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by Nikhita. U, III B.Com. (Gen) There are a hundred places I've been bored at. Especially the ones that should have had me fully occupied. Any place; you name it, I've been bored there. But somehow, the ‘in-between’ between two places⁠—the travel, the supposedly gruelling two hours of my day has been tiring, but never boring. Every afternoon, I get into the same auto rickshaw, bracing myself for countless heat waves, equipped with a scarf that barely allows me to breathe. Where I'm sitting, I'm exposed to concerning bouts of pollution, a hundred prying eyes and noise that stays long after it's gone, but somehow it's not the worst place to be. I get in there with my phone at the ready, books downloaded and playlists set. But among the bizarre spellings on billboards, really cool graffiti, annoyingly overlapping posters on the walls, and my obsessive need to read everything that's written around me, the playlist gains my attention only when it's ov...

by Melissa Telles, I B.A. English “You are boring,” is a phrase feared by most; a phrase that gives rise to insecurity of thought, a phrase that makes you stop. Three words that can affect you more than any insult. Therein lies the power of the words and language that we constantly use to put people down. The phrase “you’re boring” in particular is exceptionally brutal⁠—it makes you question your identity. The word boring pulls you into a downward spiral of reflecting on your own personality and likability. These “low-key insults” are what spark insecurities, low self- esteem and hostility. To combat this, defence mechanisms and facades are put up because no one wants to be called dull and boring. These “low-key insults” destroy individuality and abolish personality. That said, what does one classify as boring—knowledge? A class topper on first impression is immediately classified as boring and unable to have fun. Those eye-rolls, exasperated sighs and mumbles of “so boring” never ...

by Hima Mouli, I B.A. English I sat inside by the ornate glass window Gazing at those boys and girls outside Lying outstretched beneath the apple trees Shielded from the sun at the peak of his stride Two worlds, two different worlds, exist here My world, their world, separated by the glass clear Their faces were flushed from work and play They lay with their limbs spread askew And I sat by my window, proper and prim My face painted and powdered to a ‘perfect’ white hue We were both idle, yet the difference was profound ...

 by Ameena Thul Mumtaz S., I B.Sc. Psychology She embraces me when everyone else rejects me, She rejoins the broken pieces of my heart when I’m all shattered, She gives me the peace which everyone tries to destroy, Why does she love me so much when all that I’m giving her is hatred? To such generous nature, here is my poem. The subtle voice of your gentle breeze,  Motivates me to smile everyday, The aureate rays of your sunlight, Inspires me to shine everyday, The enigmatic stars in your sky, Encourages me to live life to its fullest, The quaint leaves in your tree, Embraces me to not get dejected, Why do you solve all my problems, When I’m your only problem? Why do you support my existence, when I am against yours? Why are you my best friend, When I’m your biggest enemy? Why does she love me so much when all that I’m giving her is hatred?

Image source: GoComics A new academic year means new friends, new woes, new experiences and a new Team Stellaeidoscope! This year, we hope to really live it up, with all the lights on and all (metaphorical ones, of course – the environment is at stake).In light of the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing (and partly because we’re big nerds, also at the suggestion of Zenia, our friend and Stellaeidoscope veteran, whom we love very much), the first issue is themed ‘Space’. We’ve got a variety of articles to enjoy — about astronomy, astrology, the different interpretations of the word ‘space’ itself — and a collection of poetry from our budding poet contributors. In “Celestial Wonders” class, we were discussing various geographical features of the moon when our friend (and yet another Stellaeidoscope veteran — the friendships you make here really do stick) Radha said, wonderingly, that it was beautiful how much mythology concerned itself with space, and how human it ...

Here's our collection of breathtaking space-themed art by some of the club members, from a piece that melds the beautifully harsh reality of space with fantasy, to ones that capture the fluidity of the universe, to a celebration of our favourite sci-fi show Doctor Who. Feast your eyes!   "Fairytale" by Roshan Wahab, I B.Com. (General) "Nebulae" by C.M. Pratibha, I B.Sc. Physics "Space - Fluid Art" by Tanvi Hemani, II B.Va. "Tardis" by C.M. Pratibha, I B.Sc. Physics

“All you really need to know for the moment is that the universe is a lot more complicated than you might think, even if you start from a position of thinking it's pretty damn complicated in the first place.” - Douglas Adams Cover Art by Yukta Smiruthi, III B.A. English Quote by Roshan Wahab, I B.Com. (General) Editorial Houston, We Have Some Content Uniting the galaxy: Area 51 Memes Apollo 11 @ 50: The Spirit of Collaboration The “Pale Blue Dot” and the Security of Oblivion Extraterrestrials Wishing on Shooting Stars   The Sun and the Earth Stars Yet to Reach Specks of Dust in a Galaxy Grey Ceiling The Fault in our Stars Modern Space History: India in Space Spaces Space and Infinity Spaces Between Us  A Sun's Death  Non Spacey Writings A Youth Has Taken Firm Steps For Her Emancipation Mic Drop Space-themed Artwork Space Playlist