About#
Welcome to my little corner of the internet. I’m Daibik Barik, a third-year undergrad at the Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore Centre — a place where math gets serious and the coffee even more so.
This blog is a space for me to explore and share that curiosity — whether through math, stories, projects, or just things I find cool and worth writing about. I’m hoping it becomes a space where ideas can bounce around, grow, and maybe even surprise me once in a while.
Who am I?#
I’m Daibik — a second-year undergrad who just really enjoys figuring things out. I’ve always been curious about how things work beneath the surface, especially when it comes to math. Patterns, probabilities, structures — I don’t always get them right away, but there’s something satisfying about slowly making sense of a tricky idea. I’m drawn to problems that make you pause, whether it’s a strange twist in graph theory or an unexpected result in probability.
At ISI, you’ll usually find me somewhere between the classroom, the mess, and late-night walks with friends that somehow turn into philosophical (or graph-theoretic) debates. I’m always looking to connect the abstract with the real, and I have this habit of seeing metaphors everywhere — maybe too often, but hey, it keeps things interesting.
Academics#
Right now, I’m in my second year of the B.Math program at ISI Bangalore.
My current academic interests lie in combinatorics, graph theory, and probability, though I often stray into real analysis, discrete math, and whatever feels intellectually itchy at the moment.
I try to get involved in research-style projects whenever I can — not because I have everything figured out (I definitely don’t), but because I enjoy the process of sitting with an unfamiliar idea and trying to untangle it bit by bit. Sometimes it leads somewhere interesting, sometimes it doesn’t — but even then, I usually walk away with better questions, and that feels like a win.
Though math is my home turf, I’ve dipped my toes into computer science, physics, linguistics, and even storytelling. I like connecting dots between disciplines — that’s where some of the most beautiful ideas hide.
Outside the Curriculum#
Turns out, college isn’t just about problem sets and deadlines — I’ve also been part of a few clubs and events that bring a bit of unpredictability (and fun) to the mix.
With the Chess Club, I’ve helped organize various tournaments — including a multi-format intra-college series and a Variants Tour featuring some truly weird and fun chess versions. We also conducted “CHECKMATE,” the open chess tournament during our annual cultural fest, CHAOS. Planning it all was as strategic as playing it.
In the Cultural Committee, I helped put together events like Holi, Diwali, and Saraswati Puja — the kind of stuff that makes campus feel festive and a little less academic for a while. We also ran a campus-wide Treasure Hunt, hosted gaming evenings, handled merch distribution across over 100 students, and helped plan big moments like Freshers and Farewell. I was also part of the team behind CHAOS, our annual fest.
With the Movie Committee, I helped run weekly screenings of movies and matches in the college auditorium. We’d set up polls, take suggestions, and try to keep things fun and crowd-friendly.
Back in school at DAV Model, I was the Discipline Captain (Boys) — helping keep things running on time, handling weekly check-ins, and managing the rhythm of everyday school life. I also helped lead charity drives that collected items from over 6000 students and raised funds for orphanages and old age homes. Add to that co-organizing Teachers’ Day, Annual Day, Award Night — yeah, school kept me busy too.
Why Start a Blog?#
I’ve been meaning to start something like this for a while — a space to write, reflect, and collect ideas that would otherwise just stay in my notes app or a fading notebook margin.
It’s partly for fun, partly for memory, and partly because I think putting thoughts into words sharpens them. I also want to connect with others — whether you’re into math, ideas, stories, or just here by accident. (Welcome either way.)
Adios#
That’s all for now. If you made it this far — thank you!
I hope this blog grows into something thoughtful and messy and honest, like most good things are.
Let’s see what comes next :).