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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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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Professor Koneru Gopal Krishna – NPTEL STAR Professor Koneru Gopal Krishna truly embodies a curiosity-driven learner. While he graduated at the top of his Mechanical Engineering class from Andhra University and holds an MTech in Physics from IISc Bangalore, it’s his undying curiosity for learning that truly defines him. He was consistently seen as an …
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With two Masters, a Doctorate, a Diploma, an MBA degree and an MSc in Psychology in her list of accomplishments already, Dr. Swagata Sarkar insists that it is her good fortune that has given her opportunities to learn more and more. Her passion for delving into subjects and learning in depth and hard work are …