After five hectic days of talks, discussions, and lab activities at the ICTS-SSWP 20261, it was a much-needed break for everyone. We used the day in different ways - some explored various parts of Bengaluru, including a visit to the ICTS campus.

Apart from relaxing and running errands, the day also gave us a chance to reflect on the sessions and experiences of the past week. We had interesting conversations and new perspectives on the topics we had been learning.

I also spent time on exploring the Collatz conjecture from new perspectives. Will share my observations soon. (Updated: You can see some of my observations on Collatz Conjecture here.)

It was also an opportunity to recharge and get ready for the busy and exciting week ahead.


  1. ICTS SSWP-2026: The ICTS Summer School for Women in Physics (SSWP) 2026 is a 10-day residential program designed to encourage undergraduate women to pursue careers in physics through hands-on experiments, conceptual discussions, and lectures. For more details, visit ICTS. ↩