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I hope that the summer school was overall an enjoyable experience for you all, both for academic and non-academic reasons. I definitely had a fantastic time interacting with many of you around. The average energy levels in STCS in the last two weeks is certainly much larger than our typical average :).

Theoretical computer science is a relatively small scientific community in India, and for me, one of the reasons for this school to exist is to share the secret of our existence with a wider audience and hopefully get some of you interested in it :). I hope that we were at least partially successful at this, and at least a subset of you consider research in CS Theory as a career option at some point in the future.

best wishes,

mrinal

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It was wonderful to meet you all, and I definitely enjoyed all the interactions we have had.

We hope you managed to make some lasting connections with the other participants, mentors, instructors etc. Wish you all the very best.

Cheers!

Ramprasad

PS: If any of your other friends are looking for academics on LinkedIn / instagram, please suggest them to do a Google Search instead. :-P

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The lectures were amazing and the professors were so well prepared. The classes were so interactive and the professors answered everyone's questions. Seeing how interested the professors were in the topics, it made me interested to read more about the areas they taught.

All the girls I met were one of the smartest, kindest, funniest girls I have ever met. All with so different background. I felt so happy. Back in my college with how bad the gender ratio is ( 1:10 ), attending an all girls school, the lecture Hall being filled up with only girls was an amazing experience. I have made some great, talented friends too and I hope we continue to remain friends and discuss more problems.

The special lectures and the quiz by Ashutosh was fun and the kaccha mango bites were yum! #teamsunanada

Thank you to the organizers for accepting me and conducting VV. I didn't face any logistical problem. Sorry for the troubles! Thank you to the administrative staff, canteen people and the guest house staff for making our 2 weeks so comfortable.

Finally, discussing problems by the sea with the girls was one of the best feeling on earth. Definitely +100000 aura points to TIFR for the beautiful campus.

Thank you!

Sincerely

Sunaina

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Congratulations to Vinod, Mrinal, and the entire STCS team for organizing an excellent VV 2025!

A big thank you to everyone who joined in! I had such a wonderful time chatting with all of you, and I hope to connect again soon. Wishing you all the best!

Cheers,
Rohit

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Many thanks to all the organizers for an amazing two weeks. Lectures with exciting topics, guest speakers, lovely peers- mix them all together and add a little bit of the lovely TIFR campus and you get a wonderful summer school that I urge everyone to consider!

Best,

Aditi

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It has been a great honor to take part in the STCS-VV25, an excellent academic program by the School of Technology and Computer Science at TIFR. The program shows TIFR’s commitment to empowering women in computer science through meaningful mentorship and valuable academic involvement.

The curriculum was challenging and inspiring. It was carefully designed and taught by a group of outstanding instructors who brought clarity and depth to both fundamental and emerging topics in computing.

The program also created a lively atmosphere for learning and friendship, encouraging thoughtful discussions and real connections among participants.

I am very thankful to all the instructors, guest speakers, and the TIFR faculty for their support and guidance during this journey.

This experience has greatly influenced my academic outlook, strengthening my commitment to exploring the interdisciplinary areas of computer science.

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Onward,
Pallak

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2 weeks of science, fun, and free food and stay (let’s be honest, we all loved that).

Made some amazing friends – girls who made lectures actually fun 💖

Gonna miss the laughs, late-night talks, and that one person who made the trivia quiz funny 😂

VV’25, you were awesome. 🫶

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I had a fantastic time at STCS Vigyan Vidushi 2025! I thoroughly enjoyed all the lectures. The presentations were really well structured and engaging.

I also loved meeting so many people from different backgrounds, especially those genuinely interested in research (which is rare to find, since most people I meet want to join corporate 😅).

The whole experience, set in such a beautiful campus, was truly memorable. Time flew by, and I’m sure this will stay with me as a great memory for years to come.

Best,

Larissa

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Thank you to the organizing team for such an incredible program. Over the course of these two weeks, the lectures were densely packed - starting from introductory concepts and gradually diving deep into the critical nuances of theoretical computer science.

I thoroughly enjoyed all the classes, and meeting new people made the experience even more memorable. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals. The evening sessions were especially fun, ranging from quantum computing to science communication.

And last but not least - the quiz session was filled with laughter! Even though our team ended up with zero points, I genuinely enjoyed the challenge and found the questions amazing.

Signing off,
Sunya

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I WILL NEVER FORGET THE MOMENTS 😊😊❤️❤️.......

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A JOURNEY FILLED WITH FUN , ACADEMICS AND ADVENTURE.

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A JOURNEY FILLED WITH FUN , ACADEMICS AND ADVENTURE.

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First and foremost, i would love to thank the TIFR team for choosing me as a part of this wonderful experience.

Every day of this 2-week-long program was a joy-filled day with the professors coming up with new concepts and teaching them with positive energy.

I had enjoyed all 4 courses📚📖 taught in the program, from Coding Theory by Prof. Ramprasad Sir, Cryptography by Prof. Venkata Koppula Sir, Game Theory by Prof.Rohit Vaish Sir, and Compressed Sensing by Jatin Batra Sir.

The proofs were intuitive and an eye opener, and I enjoyed the mathematical part of all the courses, and the GoogleColab part of the Compressed sensing was the best hands-on for the course.

I have learnt how diverse the computer science field is from this program and through the guest lectures that were conducted👩‍💻💻.

For sure , I am going to miss all these things along with the Seafront 🌊 and the Heavy and unpredictable rains ⛈️🌦️🌧️.😊

Thank you ,

Priyanshi Agrawal❤️😊

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I feel incredibly honoured and humbled to have been selected as one of just 37 students from over 1200 applicants for Vigyan Vidushi 2025, held at the iconic Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai.

Words honestly fall short to capture what this experience meant to me.

From the moment I stepped onto the breathtaking TIFR campus — nestled between the sea and the skyline — I knew something special was about to unfold.

The long walks along the serene shores, the laughter echoing through chai breaks, the deep conversations that stretched late into the night… this wasn’t just a summer school; it was a journey.

Academically, it was transformative. We explored deep scientific ideas, interacted with inspiring women, and dived into topics that truly ignited curiosity. I’ve come back with a notebook full of learnings and a heart full of inspiration.

But more than that, I found a community — brilliant, kind, and passionate women from across the country who I now proudly call friends. We shared dreams, supported each other, and built bonds I’ll treasure for life.

To the entire Vigyan Vidushi team — thank you so much for believing in me, for crafting such a thoughtful, empowering space, and for giving us all a summer to remember.

With all my heart,
Pallavi Ajith

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Hello everyone,

I had an excellent time at VV25. Thanks to the organisers for this wonderful opportunity, and many thanks to the participants for the active participation in the lectures. I thoroughly enjoyed the sessions, and hope to meet you all again, soon. Good luck!

Regards,

venkata

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This was a crazily amazing opportunity, and I am grateful for the entire experience! After 4 years of engineering it felt like I had lost touch with the science of it all :P.

The lectures were engaging and accessible, but still enough in-depth for even those of us who had taken basic courses before to learn something new.

Also kudos to the team for a great selection of topics and talks.

Obviously, the TIFR campus could have warranted the entire 2 weeks in and of itself. Academically speaking, it was so refreshing to be able to meet so many passionate people, learn about new facets of CS and just to generally get the brain running! Looking forward to going through the material again.

Keep in touch,

Tara

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A Summer of Ideas, Insight & Incredible People at VV25

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A Summer of Ideas, Insight & Incredible People at VV25

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Deepest thanks to the Vigyan Vidushi 2025 team and everyone at STCS, TIFR for creating one of the most intellectually energizing spaces I've ever been part of.

The lectures were not just about absorbing knowledge, they took us through thought experiments that mirrored the original paths of discovery. 🎓📖 Grappling with theorems, proofs, and limitations step by step, it often felt like I was re-inventing the ideas right after the great minds who first did, a feeling I'll never forget.

I also found some incredible kindred spirits; friends who were sharp, curious and full of good chaos. 😄 We shared unforgettable memories over the gorgeous campus, the winds from the sea strong enough to fly me home 🌊💨, and the absolute joy of learning together.

PS: Being a Homi fan in TIFR is like Harry walking into Hogwarts for the first time 🪄

- Soumya Oruganti

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The most enriching two weeks of this summer:)

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The most enriching two weeks of this summer:)

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A heartfelt thanks to the organising team for organising this Summer School, and also, for selecting me for the same from a pool of much talented peers! The two weeks spent attending lectures, tutorials and special sessions have opened a whole new world of topics that I am curious to explore further in my studies. The professors who took the courses were all awesome! And so were my fellow attendees:) Had a great great time learning together, and will miss the discussions over snacks, the beautiful campus of TIFR, and the lovely friends I made here, who I hope to remain connected to in the future♡

-Astha

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Still recovering from the emotional damage of saying goodbye to VV’25 🥲. Two weeks of brain-frying lectures (in the best way), midnight talks and walks, new friends who felt like old ones, and a daily dose of "wait, did you actually get that part?"

I went in thinking it’d be all academic stuff but ended up laughing more than I expected, thinking deeper than I thought I could, and feeling more inspired than ever! The professors were mind-blowing, the people were lovely, and the vibe? obviously UNMATCHED.

If I could rewind time and live it all again (yes, even the tough lectures, special sessions and the VV quiz😅), I totally would.
VV’25 gave me confidence, clarity, and some beautiful chaos I’ll never forget.

To everyone who was a part of this ride, thank you for making it so special.

Forever a proud VV’25-er,

-Priya Kumari