The Department of Chemistry organized a talk conducted by Alumnus Ruveen M, Integrated PhD student at IISER Thiruvananthapuram on 5th Jan 2026. The talk provided great insight on “Finding Your Why : A Journey Beyond Marks and Majors”, wherein Mr. Ruveen M elaborated on how he did not focus on grades, but rather picked up on his curiosity and leaned towards gaining more knowledge. He persevered through and followed his passion. The talk revolved around his journey, and he emphasized on how each journey is different, but as long as one works hard, and follows their passion, they will be able to achieve great heights. The session was enriching and helped motivate the Chemistry students.