3 Things IIT-Delhi's 'toxic' culture, hotter summers, and fisherman freed
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Apr 7, 2025 Amitabh Sinha, a reporter at The Indian Express, discusses alarming predictions from the IMD regarding rising summer temperatures in India and its implications for health and the economy. Vidheesha Kuntamalla, also from The Indian Express, sheds light on a committee's findings about the toxic environment at IIT Delhi following student suicides, highlighting urgent mental health reforms. Additionally, they touch upon the release of Indian fishermen by Sri Lanka as a sign of strengthening bilateral ties.
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IIT Delhi Suicides Prompt Review
- Five student suicides at IIT Delhi in 2023-24 prompted an institutional review.
- Student agitation, especially after the death of Anil Kumar, led to demands for this committee.
Another Suicide Fuels Demands
- Another suicide, of Varad Neerkar, further fueled student demands for the committee.
- Neerkar's parents alleged foul play, adding to the urgency of the situation.
Toxic Environment at IIT Delhi
- The committee found a toxic environment contributed to student distress at IIT Delhi.
- Factors include competition, caste bias, burnout, and inadequate support.