🎓 Ever wondered what PhD life is actually like at IIT Bombay?In this episode of Twisted Truths (TT79), we sit down with Kehkasha Siddiqui, a PhD student at IIT Bombay. She shares a raw, unfiltered look at the challenges, research grind, and the surprising realities of academic life in one of India’s premier institutions.We talk about:✅ Why they chose IIT Bombay for their PhD✅ The toughest challenges of research life✅ What keeps them motivated during the grind✅ Fun stories from campus and hostel lifeWhether you’re preparing for higher studies, curious about IIT Bombay, or just want to know what a PhD journey really feels like, this episode has a bit of everything.Watch the full podcast to find out.Timestamps 01:25 - 03:35 | 🏞️ Campus Life is Holistic and Self-sufficient03:35 - 06:00 |🐊 Wildlife Interaction Adds a Distinctive Layer to Campus Experience 06:00 - 10:13 |🔒Gender Interaction Governed by Strict Security but Without Oppression 10:13 - 13:37 | 🎓 PhD Admission and Fellowship Reflect a Structured but Challenging Academic Path13:37- 14:40 |🧠 Mental Health Challenges are Real and Complex14:40 - 17:20 | 💑 Changing Family Dynamics and Marriage Perspectives17:20 - 25:56 | 🔄 Inter-caste Marriages are Accepted, but Inter-religious Marriages Remain Challenging25:56 - 31:35 |👗 Freedom of Expression and Absence of Gender Bias31:35 - 33:45 | 🚨 Security Incidents are Rare but Highlight the Need for Vigilance33:45 - 36:11 | 💑 Dating apps, goals and everything in between.CREDITSGuest: Kehkasha SiddiquiHost and Creative Director: Joydeep SenCreative Writer & Content Strategist: Trisha DeyashiProduction Head: Disha AgarwalAudio & Video Editing: Rajesh Kr. SamantaPoster & Thumbnail Design: Bidyut Singha RoyProduced by: Lal BhatiaFollow Twisted Truths' social media handles:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twistedtruthssbydgfInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/twistedtruthss?igsh=aTIwcGhtM3p4aHUzFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/twistedtruthsbydgfSpotify:https://www.podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twistedtruthsbydgfFor any other queries, email: info@dandgfilms.com#phd #phdlife #iitbombay #podcast #phdinindia #phdjourney #wildlife #datingadvice #datingtips #cafe #hostellife #campuslife #indoorgames #wildanimals #iitbombay