Beyond 33: Samrat Bandhopadhyay’s Continuous Pursuit of Knowledge through NPTEL

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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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How NPTEL Cultivates Passion and Discipline: Rizwan Ahamed’s story

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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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64 Courses and Counting – A Teacher’s Quest: Prof J Subba Reddy

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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’s NPTEL Journey: Beyond Credits to a Defined Career

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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’s NPTEL Journey — Building Both Structures and Knowledge

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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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A Teacher’s Path to Becoming an NPTEL STAR – Meet Dr. Amitbodh Upadhyay

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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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