Sidebar is a series of conversations with people who make Azim Premji University what it is. Every person has a story to tell — a perspective shaped by their work, experiences, interests, and everyday encounters. Through Sidebar, we hope to get to know our people a little better: what brought them here, what keeps them going, what they care about, and the little things that make their days meaningful.

Some conversations may be about the work they do, while others may take us somewhere unexpected, to a favourite corner of campus, a passion outside work, a memorable moment, or simply a story worth sharing. Together, these conversations offer glimpses of people, personalities, and experiences that make up life at the University.

For Episode 1, we spent a day with Srishti Yadav as she answered 15 questions and shared glimpses from her world:

What happens when a physicist explains life? For Episode 2, we challenged Physics faculty member Jayanth Vyasanakere to explain concepts that never make it to textbooks — friendship, procrastination, hostel life, assignments, WhatsApp chats, and more. Watch as he brings a physicist’s perspective to the everyday: