Manisha S – NPTEL STAR Meet Manisha, a Chennai native and an Energy and Environmental Engineering student at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) in Coimbatore. She is one of those rare individuals who sees learning as a fun side quest, constantly chasing diverse knowledge and skillfully juggling multiple pursuits. When Manisha started at TNAU, she …
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Arnab Bakshi – NPTEL STAR For Arnab Bakshi, a Kolkata native, NPTEL started as a means to an end – fulfilling an 8-credit requirement for his Bachelor’s in Pharmacy. Yet, what began as an academic obligation evolved into a passion that, in his words, “made all the difference.” After graduating in 2024, Arnab’s dedication led …
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Ganesh R – NPTEL STAR Ganesh R, grew up in a remote tribal village in Telangana, where even transportation was a luxury. From a family of 11, he was the first to receive an education and the only sibling to attend school. “My family’s entire livelihood depends on agriculture, and no one before me even …
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Aswini B – NPTEL STAR Aswini’s NPTEL journey began modestly in 2019 with an enrollment in three courses. Yet, this quickly became a defining force in both her academic and personal life. Hailing from the Tiruvallur district in Tamil Nadu, Aswini holds a BA in English Literature, and a Master’s from the University of Madras. …
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Samrat Bandopadhyay – NPTEL STAR Samrat Bandhopadhyay’s unwavering commitment to excellence has been a constant throughout his life. This dedication was clearly reflected in his NPTEL journey, where he consistently achieved outstanding results, ultimately earning the NPTEL Megastar Award twice. As a civil servant, software engineer, management graduate, and lawyer, Mr. Bandhopadhyay’s path is truly …
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Rizwan Ahamed – NPTEL STAR Rizwan Ahamed, a Biotechnology graduate, is currently a Pre-Doctoral Research Fellow at IIT Kharagpur, supported by an NPTEL-funded program. He is conducting research focused on developing transparent biomaterials for wound healing under the guidance of Dr. Subhamoy Mandal. Growing up, Rizwan didn’t see himself as a bright student, but he …
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Jonnala Subba Reddy – NPTEL STAR An Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Lakireddy Bali Reddy College of Engineering in Andhra Pradesh, Prof Subba Reddy, not just brings teaching experience but also a relentless passion for lifelong learning. Hailing from Guntur in Andhra Pradesh, his academic journey began at a Telugu-medium government high …
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Deethya Reddy – NPTEL STAR Born and raised in Bangalore, Deethya Reddy is an Associate Software Engineer with nearly two years of experience. During her college years (2019-2023) at Visvesvaraya Technological University, Bangalore, she discovered NPTEL. Her engagement with the platform wasn’t solely driven by curiosity, but also by her university’s Honours degree requirements. Students …
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Aakash Ravindra Babar – NPTEL STAR Learning, for Aakash Ravindra Babar, has always been quiet, consistent, and focused – much like the man himself. Originally from Sangli, Maharashtra, Aakash holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a Master’s in Structural Engineering. Currently based in Navi Mumbai, he works as a structural design engineer, bringing …
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Dr. Amitbodh Upadhyay – NPTEL STAR Let us meet Dr. Amitbodh Upadhyay, a man born and brought up in a family deeply entrenched in academics. His father was a History professor, and his siblings hold doctoral degrees in History and Marketing. His wife is also a Chemistry Professor. “Teaching runs in the family,” he says …
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