Food for Thought?—Food Courts and Messes of MIT
To help one in their quest to find food that satiates taste buds while fulfilling the requirements of a balanced diet, we’ve listed out all the available messes on campus.
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A Guide to Using Your @learner.manipal.edu Email Address
An educational email address, or a .edu ID, allows university students to use and avail discounts on several helpful online services. From price reductions on music streaming apps like Apple Music to free Grammarly Premium accounts, there is a lot that students can benefit from. Read on to learn more about the perks of the .edu email address.
Sailing Towards a Global Epidemic
In a haunting parallel to the barges that brought the Black Death to Europe, an isolated cruise ship quarantined off the coast of Japan has become the symbol of the COVID-19—the disease caused by a novel coronavirus strain that has already taken more than 3,000 lives. Read on to learn more about the origins of this virus, and how it is gradually bringing the whole world to its knees.
Rahul Dravid Unveils Manipal Marathon Theme
Cricketing great Rahul Dravid unveiled the theme for the Manipal Marathon 2020 at Marena on 23rd April 2019. The theme, Run for Organ Donation, aims to raise awareness about organ donation and encourage people to undertake this noble act.
The Man Behind the Magic—Sitting Down With Shankar Junior
It is said that a magician never reveals his secrets. However, we at The MIT Post were fortunate enough to get a chance to speak with Mr Shankar Junior, a renowned illusionist who was in MIT to speak at the Illumine Talks, organised by the Lions Club of Manipal and the Rotaract Club of Manipal.
Delivering On Demand—The Rise of Swiggy and Zomato in Manipal
With the introduction of Swiggy and Zomato last year, getting food delivered home has become a mainstay for most Manipal residents. This article takes a broad look at the functioning of these businesses in the town and the significant effect they have had on restaurants and the food culture in Manipal.
All in Good Humour—Sitting Down with Vipul Goyal
Vipul Goyal, the comedian made famous by TVF’s Humorously Yours, performed in Manipal on 1st March at a show organised by the Cultural Coordination Committee, MAHE. After his immensely entertaining show, The Post had the opportunity to talk to him about his experiences as an engineer-turned-comedian.
To Aishu Didi, with Love—Sitting Down with Aishwarya Shetty
Aishwarya Shetty decided to veer off the beaten path when she became a teacher after completing her engineering degree. An MIT alumnus, she taught in an orthodox Muslim neighbourhood as a Teach For India Fellow. In an interview with The Post, she shared her thoughts on her experience as a teacher and some of the issues plaguing the Indian education sector.
MIT’s Electronic Exams—Paperless and Proud?
MIT freshers no longer have to worry about that one guy in class who keeps asking for extra answer sheets! MIT recently introduced e-tablet based exams for the first sessionals. Read on to find out what MITians felt about this new initiative.
Sitting Down with Dr. Atamjit Singh—A Stalwart of Punjabi Theatre
Dr. Atamjit Singh is a renowned Punjabi playwright, who has been writing and directing plays for over 40 years. He is a recipient of the Sahitya Akademi award, however he returned it in 2015. His plays tackle a variety of social issues and are heavily rooted in the history of Punjab and its people. We had the oppurtunity to speak to him at MILAP this year.
