These trying times have brought out the importance that mental health holds in everyday life. Thus, it is also essential to get your facts straight. The third episode of the Mann podcast series debunks a few myths that surround mental health issues to increase your mental health literacy.

While the Covid-19 pandemic has got its fair coverage, have we not given due attention to the invisible mental health epidemic that silently ravaged the minds of countless individuals? Have people started hating spending time thinking by themselves in the pandemic? In episode 2 of Semicolons and Serotonin, we discuss mental health in the pandemic.

What do Tyler Durden, Arthur Fleck, and Hannibal Lecter have in common? Why are mental health asylums often included as the backdrop for horror movies? Has mental health had a one-sided portrayal in media? Listen to Episode 1 of Semicolons and Serotonin to know more, as we explore the representation of mental health in modern pop culture.

This is the introductory episode of the new podcast series "Semicolons and Serotonin" which is a part of Saarang’s social campaign Mann 2.0. Saarang is IIT Madras’ cultural fest and every year it supports a social cause. This year, our cause is centered around spreading awareness about mental health issues and increasing mental health literacy. As a part of this initiative, we have conducted sensitization sessions with school students, interviewed psychologists, and interacted with survivors who previously suffered from mental health issues. To find out more about our social campaign and the fest check out @saarang_iitmadras on Instagram!

The second episode of Saarang Diaries 2.0 is here!

Catch Sashwath and Vishnu, two of our cultural secretaries (the de facto heads of Saarang), and Neha, our star from the Choreo Club, talk about both organising and winning Saarang, and reminiscing about the good ol' days when college festivals did not happen on laptop screens. Join us in the fun, laughter and good cheer that makes Saarang what it is!

Catch Yeshwanth, Rishabh and Sari, three people who have been an integral part of Saarang for the last three years, talk about handling everything from debates, JAMs and comedy shows to crowded cab rides with artists. We're in awe of all the things that go into making what it is today. After listening to this podcast, we're sure you will be, too :)

Join us in the pilot episode with two prominent members of Saarang history - The Musti brothers Ravi and Srikanth, both CulSecs in their respective final years. Hear their tales of the fest, their perspective on assorted Insti Issues, and some of the best moments they had during their time at IIT Madras.

Join us in the pilot episode with two prominent members of Saarang history - The Musti brothers Ravi and Srikanth, both CulSecs in their respective final years. Hear their tales of the fest, their perspective on assorted Insti Issues, and some of the best moments they had during their time at IIT Madras.