Srinagar, July 22 -- During my PhD program, I had the opportunity to visit IIT Madras, accompanied by my friend Kaleem Ahmad Najar. The journey itself was memorable-traveling by train through the vibrant landscapes of South India offered a refreshing change and a cultural awakening. Upon arriving at Chennai Central Railway Station, we took a prepaid taxi to the IIT campus for Rs.450. Interestingly, when I enquired about the "Indian Institute of Technology," the locals seemed puzzled. However, asking simply for "IIT" clicked instantly-a small but amusing cultural insight.Stepping into the IIT Madras campus felt like entering a world of innovation and natural harmony. We headed straight to the Materials Science Research Centre, where we wer...