Sayantan Dam – NPTEL STAR For Sayantan Dam, a Kolkata native, the path into engineering was far from conventional. Despite not clearing competitive exams right after Class 12, he refused to let that setback define his journey. Like many students who discover new academic avenues, Sayantan underwent a significant shift, transitioning from a background in …
Nittin Bhagat – NPTEL STAR Nittin Bhagat, a 24-year-old from Jammu, continued his remarkable journey with deep aspirations, even as his path took unexpected turns. Raised with discipline and dedication at Army Public School, Nittin harbored a childhood dream of joining the armed forces. He earnestly pursued this goal, making seven sincere attempts at the …
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Chandralekha Shanmugam – NPTEL STAR A safety trainer, a mother, a mentor, and above all, one who simply refuses to stop learning – that is Chandralekha Shanmugam in a nutshell for you. With over 15 years of teaching experience as an academic, she currently works as a safety trainer for industry professionals. Coming from a …
B Satyaramamanohar A – NPTEL STAR Mr. Manohar’s interest in Psychology stemmed from a desire to better understand the people around him and support their diverse mental and emotional needs. “I’ve encountered students with a range of emotions – some sensitive, others aggressive. I wanted to understand them all better, and NPTEL played a crucial …
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Dr. B. Sai Venkata Krishna – NPTEL STAR Dr. B. Sai Venkata Krishna is a sportsman at heart and an academician by profession, having seamlessly woven his passion and profession throughout his life. He completed his graduation in Mechanical Engineering and post-graduation in CAD/CAM and holds a doctorate in Composite Materials. Currently serving as Vice …
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Gokulpriya C – NPTEL STAR When Gokulpriya, who had a Master’s in Biotechnology, paused her academic and professional journey in 2016, she didn’t realize it would be for five years. Life brought new responsibilities like marriage, motherhood, and family. Still, her determination to return to learning and rebuild her career remained constant. In 2021, Gokulpriya …
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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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