PhD Life at IIT Bombay: A Candid Conversation with Kehkasha Siddiqui (Twisted Truths TT79)

Описание: 🎓 Ever wondered what PhD life is actually like at IIT Bombay?

In this episode of Twisted Truths (TT79), we sit down with Kehkasha Siddiqui, a PhD student at IIT Bombay. She shares a raw, unfiltered look at the challenges, research grind, and the surprising realities of academic life in one of India’s premier institutions.

We talk about:
✅ Why they chose IIT Bombay for their PhD
✅ The toughest challenges of research life
✅ What keeps them motivated during the grind
✅ Fun stories from campus and hostel life

Whether you’re preparing for higher studies, curious about IIT Bombay, or just want to know what a PhD journey really feels like, this episode has a bit of everything.

Watch the full podcast to find out.

Timestamps
00:00 - 01: 25 | ✨ Introduction

01:25 - 03:35 | 🏞️ Campus Life is Holistic and Self-sufficient

03:35 - 06:00 |🐊 Wildlife Interaction Adds a Distinctive Layer to Campus Experience

06:00 - 10:13 |🔒Gender Interaction Governed by Strict Security but Without Oppression

10:13 - 13:37 | 🎓 PhD Admission and Fellowship Reflect a Structured but Challenging Academic Path

13:37- 14:40 | 🧠 Mental Health Challenges are Real and Complex

14:40 - 17:20 | 💑 Changing Family Dynamics and Marriage Perspectives

17:20 - 25:56 | 🔄 Inter-caste Marriages are Accepted, but Inter-religious Marriages Remain Challenging

25:56 - 31:35 |👗 Freedom of Expression and Absence of Gender Bias

31:35 - 33:45 | 🚨 Security Incidents are Rare but Highlight the Need for Vigilance

33:45 - 36:12 | 💑 Dating apps, goals and everything in between.



CREDITS
Guest: Kehkasha Siddiqui
Host and Creative Director: Joydeep Sen
Creative Writer & Content Strategist: Trisha Deyashi
Production Head: Disha Agarwal
Audio & Video Editing: Rajesh Kr. Samanta
Poster & Thumbnail Design: Bidyut Singha Roy
Produced by: Lal Bhatia


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