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India.com
5 hours ago
- Science
- India.com
Completed school in 9 years, MSc at 12, PhD at 21, worked at IIT Bombay as professor at 22, fired from job due to…; he is now...
Completed school in 9 years, MSc at 12, PhD at 21, worked at IIT Bombay as professor at 22, fired from job due to…; he is now... Some people are born geniuses. They complete their studies at a young age and achieve their goals and passions. Tathagat Avatar Tulsi, who was once hailed as a child prodigy in physics, now finds himself at an uncertain stage in life, presently unemployed. Right from childhood, his brilliant mind stood out from the rest. Born on September 9, 1987, in Bihar, Tulsi had already completed school studies when most children were barely starting out. While his initial success was newsworthy, his experience has now followed a surprising and unforeseen path. In this article, we will discuss the motivational story of an Indian genius, who completed school at 9, PhD at 21, became an IIT professor at 22, then got fired due to….; his name is.. Hailing from Bihar, Tathagat Avatar Tulsi was born on September 9, 1987. He exhibited extraordinary talent from a young age. Surprisingly, Tulsi finished his schooling at 9, a mere age when most of the students are barely starting out their academic journey. Soon after pursuing his school education at the age of 9, Tathagat Avatar Tulsi achieved another milestone. He completed his BSc at 11, and an MSc at 12 from Patna Science College. Not only this, Tathagat Avatar Tulsi further studied for a PhD at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bangalore and finished it when he was just 21 years old. Though he achieved everything so early in life, nowadays he is also struggling with unemployment. Avatar earned his PhD and authored his thesis on the subject, 'Generalizations of the Quantum Search Algorithm.' He co-authored a research paper with Lov Grover titled 'A New Algorithm for Fixed-point Quantum Search,' although it remained unpublished. A wave of good news returned to his life in 2010, when Tulsi was appointed as a contractual professor at the Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Bombay. Life took an arduous turn in 2011 when his health started to deteriorate. He had a high fever, and it was diagnosed as an allergy. His sickness was the start of his tribulations. In 2013, on health grounds, Tathagat went on a four-year-long leave in Patna. Unfortunately, after his long leave, IIT Bombay laid off his services in 2019, bringing an effective end to his academic life at the institute. Going by the media reports, he is said to have earned the title of youngest PhD holder in India. Tathagat, who was once among the most gifted Asian kids, earning nicknames such as 'Superteen' by Science, 'Physics Prodigy' by The TIMES, and 'Master Mind' by The WEEK, now finds himself unemployed and seeking to recreate his life. In 2019, Tulsi's tenure at IIT came to an official end when he was released from his duties. Now, Tathagat Avatar Tulsi is moving into a new stage of life. No longer in school, he has shifted his attention to the study of law. His keen mind is looking for new possibilities, and many who were once inspired by him are observing, waiting to see what the future has in store for this once-great scholar.
India.com
6 hours ago
- Science
- India.com
This Indian genius challenged Einstein's theory, helped NASA during..., went missing for years, died in poverty, his name is...
Genius doesn't always mean thinking outside the box but it means changing what the box even means. That's exactly what Vashishtha Narayan Singh, a brilliant mathematician from Bihar, did. His life is a true example of how greatness comes from questioning limits and building new paths. Born in a small village in Bihar's Siwan, Vashishtha showed signs of brilliance in mathematics from a very young age. Teachers were stunned by how easily he solved complex problems. Coming from a humble background, his father was a police constable, Vashishtha's early education began at Netarhat School in Jharkhand, followed by Patna Science College. He stood out in every way. He not only topped his BSc but also his MSc examinations in back-to-back years. In 1964, he again proved his talent by securing the top rank in the UGC's Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) exam, a national-level test for research scholars. By the time he turned 21, Vashishtha had already achieved what many dream of. He was invited to work as a visiting fellow at top places like the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and the University of California in Berkeley. His work was so impressive that he reportedly challenged even the famous equation E = MC² by Einstein and explored theories by Gauss. The rise, fall, and legacy of Vashishtha Narayan Singh In 1967, Vashishtha Narayan Singh reached a remarkable milestone in his career after he became the Director at Columbia University's Department of Mathematics. Just two years later, in 1969, he wrote a groundbreaking work titled 'The Peace of Space Theory', in which he questioned Einstein's 'Theory of Relativity.' His thesis on this subject earned him a PhD, and his genius was so widely acknowledged that the University of California, Berkeley honored him with the title 'Genius of Geniuses.' In 1971, Vashishtha returned to India. The following year, he joined IIT Kanpur as a mathematics professor. There are several fascinating stories about Vashishtha. One popular claim reports that NASA sought his help when their computers failed during an important mission. Some even say he played a crucial role during the Apollo moon landing project, contributing to vital calculations when time was critical. But just as life seemed perfect, tragedy struck. Shortly after getting married, Vashishtha was diagnosed with schizophrenia, a serious mental illness. This illness deeply affected his life: his marriage broke down, his health deteriorated, and his brilliant career came to a halt. He was admitted to several hospitals for treatment, including NIMHANS in Bengaluru and IHBAS in Delhi. During his toughest times, actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha offered support for his treatment. In these years, Vashishtha somehow disappeared during the train journey and started to reappear later on living in misery in his home village. As per reports in one of the train journeys undertaken by him, Singh vanished for a long time, only to come back years later. Despite years of isolation and struggle, Vashishtha showed incredible resilience. He made a quiet yet powerful return to teaching, taking a post as a lecturer at Bhupendra Narayan Mandal University (BNMU) in Madhepura, Bihar. It was a small comeback for a giant mind. On 14 November 2019, at the age of 72, Vashishtha Narayan Singh passed away. Though his life was filled with both brilliance and hardship, the Indian government recognized his legacy and honored him posthumously with the Padma Shri, one of the country's highest civilian awards.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
PU heritage buildings develop cracks after metro tunneling, officials promise repair
Patna: Several heritage buildings of 108-year-old Patna University (PU), including the recently renovated historic Wheeler Senate House (renamed Jayaprakash Narayan Anushad Bhawan), have developed some prominent cracks because of the ongoing underground metro rail tunneling on city's Ashok Raj Path. Following a complaint by the university, the metro rail project officials have inspected the cracks in the buildings, also including the administrative block of Patna Science College and geography department of 162-year-old Patna College located on Ashok Raj Path. These buildings had developed cracks during the construction of an underground tunnel for the metro rail project about three months ago. The metro project officials have observed that during the construction process, the use of tunnel boring machines can cause vibrations and disturb the ground, leading to cracks in nearby structures. They assured the PU authorities of getting all the cracks and damages in the buildings repaired soon, said PU dean of students' welfare and information officer, Anil Kumar. "A portion of the PU vocational courses building located on Patna Science College campus was also demolished due to the ongoing metro construction work, but it has been repaired now. Institute of Psychological Research and Services (IPRS), presently located at Krishna Kunj, will also be temporarily shifted to the repaired vocational courses building. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 거북목 8년차가 후회하는 딱 3가지.. 50대개발자일기 더 알아보기 Undo The existing IPRS building will be demolished soon so that a new science block (G+8 structure) can be constructed on the site," he said. Academics mostly rue the development of cracks in the 99-year-old Wheeler Senate House, which has been renovated by the state govt at a cost of about Rs 3 crore just a couple of years back. This hall, which compared favourably with the convocation halls of Oxford and Cambridge, served as a venue not only for senate meetings but also for other ceremonies, hosting personalities like Lord Mountbatten, Sarojini Naidu, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, C D Deshmukh, economist V K R V Rao and Vijayalakshmi Pandit at convocations. Besides, scientists like Jagadish Chandra Bose, C V Raman, Meghnad Saha, Satyen Bose and S K Mitra addressed the students and faculty members on different occasions here. People recall the historic public meeting held in the hall in 1946, in which Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru had to face much embarrassment owing to the communal disturbances in the state. It was Jayaprakash Narayan who had brought the situation under control and pacified the agitated people. It was in this hall, where the representatives of students' unions of all universities, at a convention organised by the Patna University Students' Union in 1973, adopted a resolution for launching a statewide agitation against the misrule of the then govt. The agitation started just a few months later under the patronage of Jayaprakash Narayan, which ultimately changed the political scenario of the entire country. Patna: Several heritage buildings of 108-year-old Patna University (PU), including the recently renovated historic Wheeler Senate House (renamed Jayaprakash Narayan Anushad Bhawan), have developed some prominent cracks because of the ongoing underground metro rail tunneling on city's Ashok Raj Path. Following a complaint by the university, the metro rail project officials have inspected the cracks in the buildings, also including the administrative block of Patna Science College and geography department of 162-year-old Patna College located on Ashok Raj Path. These buildings had developed cracks during the construction of an underground tunnel for the metro rail project about three months ago. The metro project officials have observed that during the construction process, the use of tunnel boring machines can cause vibrations and disturb the ground, leading to cracks in nearby structures. They assured the PU authorities of getting all the cracks and damages in the buildings repaired soon, said PU dean of students' welfare and information officer, Anil Kumar. "A portion of the PU vocational courses building located on Patna Science College campus was also demolished due to the ongoing metro construction work, but it has been repaired now. Institute of Psychological Research and Services (IPRS), presently located at Krishna Kunj, will also be temporarily shifted to the repaired vocational courses building. The existing IPRS building will be demolished soon so that a new science block (G+8 structure) can be constructed on the site," he said. Academics mostly rue the development of cracks in the 99-year-old Wheeler Senate House, which has been renovated by the state govt at a cost of about Rs 3 crore just a couple of years back. This hall, which compared favourably with the convocation halls of Oxford and Cambridge, served as a venue not only for senate meetings but also for other ceremonies, hosting personalities like Lord Mountbatten, Sarojini Naidu, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, C D Deshmukh, economist V K R V Rao and Vijayalakshmi Pandit at convocations. Besides, scientists like Jagadish Chandra Bose, C V Raman, Meghnad Saha, Satyen Bose and S K Mitra addressed the students and faculty members on different occasions here. People recall the historic public meeting held in the hall in 1946, in which Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru had to face much embarrassment owing to the communal disturbances in the state. It was Jayaprakash Narayan who had brought the situation under control and pacified the agitated people. It was in this hall, where the representatives of students' unions of all universities, at a convention organised by the Patna University Students' Union in 1973, adopted a resolution for launching a statewide agitation against the misrule of the then govt. The agitation started just a few months later under the patronage of Jayaprakash Narayan, which ultimately changed the political scenario of the entire country.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
Patna univ UG admission portal opens from today
1 2 3 4 Patna: Patna University (PU) will open its admission portal for the academic session 2025-26 on Thursday for receiving online applications for undergraduate (UG) programmes in its constituent colleges. The last date for the receipt of applications is May 23. Admission to the four-year degree programmes as recommended by National Education Policy-2020 will be made based on the marks obtained by applicants in Class XII examinations conducted by Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and Council of Indian School Certificate Examination (CICSE). Ajay Kumar Singh, the PU vice-chancellor, told this newspaper that the marks scored under all these boards will be treated on equal footing and a combined faculty-wise selection list will be prepared. There will be no entrance test for admission to the undergraduate programmes running either in conventional or self-financing mode as earlier, according to the chancellor's instructions. Students desirous of studying honours courses in science subjects may indicate their choice for Patna Science College, BN College and Magadh Mahila College (MMC). For studying honours courses in humanities and social science subjects, a candidate may indicate his or her choice for Patna College, B N College and MMC. For studying commerce, Vanijya Mahavidyalaya is the only choice. There are altogether 4,531 sanctioned seats in undergraduate programmes (both regular and self-financial modes) in all the colleges, except Patna Women's College (PWC), an autonomous institution, which conducts its own admission. Candidates desirous of studying in law may apply for admission in LLB course at Patna Law College, while those interested in studying fine arts will have to apply at College of Arts and Crafts. Self-financing (vocational) courses include functional English (Patna College and B N College), BCA (BN College, Patna Science College, MMC and Directorate of Distance Education), BBA (Patna College, BN College, MMC), biotechnology (Patna Science College and BN College), mass communications (Patna College), environmental science (Patna Science College) and social work (MMC). As per the university's academic calendar for the session, all admissions to the undergraduate programmes will be completed by June 26. The induction meeting of newly admitted students will be held on July 2. The classes will commence on July 3, dean, students' welfare, Anil Kumar said. Patna: Patna University (PU) will open its admission portal on Thursday for receiving online applications for admission to the undergraduate (UG) programmes in its constituent colleges for the academic session 2025-26. The last date for the receipt of applications is May 23. Admission to the four-year degree programmes as recommended by the National Education Policy 2020 will be made based on marks obtained by applicants in Class XII examinations conducted by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or the Council of Indian School Certificate Examination (CICSE). PU vice-chancellor Ajay Kumar Singh told this newspaper that the marks scored under all these boards will be treated on equal footing and a combined faculty-wise selection list will be prepared based on marks and choice of the institution. There will be no entrance test for admission to the undergraduate programmes running in different colleges either in conventional mode or self-financing mode as earlier, according to the chancellor's instructions. Students desirous of studying honours courses in science subjects may indicate their choice for Patna Science College, B N College and Magadh Mahila College. For studying honours courses in humanities and social science subjects, a candidate may indicate his or her choice for Patna College, B N College and Magadh Mahila College. For studying commerce, Vanijya Mahavidyalaya is the only choice for them under the conventional courses scheme. There are altogether 4,531 sanctioned seats in undergraduate programmes (both regular and self-financial modes) in all the colleges under PU except Patna Women's College (PWC). PWC, an autonomous institution, conducts admission to its courses on its own. Candidates desirous of studying undergraduate course in law may apply for admission in LLB course at Patna Law College, while those interested in studying fine arts will have to apply for the bachelor of fine art (BFA) course at the College of Arts and Crafts. The self-financing (vocational) courses at the undergraduate level in which students can apply for admission include functional English (Patna College and B N College), BCA (B N College, Patna Science College, Magadh Mahila College and Directorate of Distance Education), BBA (Patna College, B N College, Magadh Mahila College), biotechnology (Patna Science College and B N College), mass communications (Patna College), environmental science (Patna Science College) and social work (Magadh Mahila College). As per the university's academic calendar for the 2025-26 session, all admissions to the undergraduate programmes (both conventional and self-financing) will be completed by June 26. The induction meeting of newly admitted students will be held on July 2. The classes in the new academic session will commence on July 3, the students' welfare dean Anil Kumar said.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Patna univ to start inviting UG applications from today
1 2 Patna: Patna University (PU) will open its admission portal on Thursday for receiving online applications for admission to the undergraduate (UG) programmes in its constituent colleges for the academic session 2025-26. The last date for the receipt of applications is May 23. Admission to the four-year degree programmes as recommended by the National Education Policy 2020 will be made based on marks obtained by applicants in Class XII examinations conducted by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or the Council of Indian School Certificate Examination (CICSE). PU vice-chancellor Ajay Kumar Singh told this newspaper that the marks scored under all these boards will be treated on equal footing and a combined faculty-wise selection list will be prepared based on marks and choice of the institution. There will be no entrance test for admission to the undergraduate programmes running in different colleges either in conventional mode or self-financing mode as earlier, according to the chancellor's instructions. Students desirous of studying honours courses in science subjects may indicate their choice for Patna Science College, B N College and Magadh Mahila College. For studying honours courses in humanities and social science subjects, a candidate may indicate his or her choice for Patna College, B N College and Magadh Mahila College. For studying commerce, Vanijya Mahavidyalaya is the only choice for them under the conventional courses scheme. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo There are altogether 4,531 sanctioned seats in undergraduate programmes (both regular and self-financial modes) in all the colleges under PU except Patna Women's College (PWC). PWC, an autonomous institution, conducts admission to its courses on its own. Candidates desirous of studying undergraduate course in law may apply for admission in LLB course at Patna Law College, while those interested in studying fine arts will have to apply for the bachelor of fine art (BFA) course at the College of Arts and Crafts. The self-financing (vocational) courses at the undergraduate level in which students can apply for admission include functional English (Patna College and B N College), BCA (B N College, Patna Science College, Magadh Mahila College and Directorate of Distance Education), BBA (Patna College, B N College, Magadh Mahila College), biotechnology (Patna Science College and B N College), mass communications (Patna College), environmental science (Patna Science College) and social work (Magadh Mahila College). As per the university's academic calendar for the 2025-26 session, all admissions to the undergraduate programmes (both conventional and self-financing) will be completed by June 26. The induction meeting of newly admitted students will be held on July 2. The classes in the new academic session will commence on July 3, the students' welfare dean Anil Kumar said.
