MUMBAI, Oct. 7 -- IT-Bombay (IIT-B) has sought feedback from students on the type of fans they would prefer in their hostel rooms even as the institute considers alternatives to ceiling-mounted fans. In a survey, the administration has asked students to select their preferred fan type, number of fans and configuration based on their practical requirements. The survey is part of the institute's ongoing discussions on student safety, well-being and hostel living conditions after an undergraduate student's death by suicide in his hostel room on September 18. The options listed include wall-mounted, pedestal, table or desk fans, and tower fans. Students have also been asked whether they require one or more fans in their rooms. The survey offers ten fan types to choose from....