Anand Kumar, mathematician and founder of Super 30 had an unexpected meeting with one of his ex-students while shopping in a mall in New Jersey, USA. Kumar took to X and posted that his heartwarming encounter with Sandeep Chaudhary and said his meeting was nothing short of a filmy scene.

Anand Kumar shared a picture with Sandeep Chaudhary in a heartfelt post and wrote that many such incidents have happened in his life that seem like something from a film. He said he had come to buy some stuff for his children in a mall in New Jersey, USA. He was pleasantly surprised when he was called from behind. Anand Sir, you are here in America? The man introduced himself as Sandeep Chaudhary, his ex-student. Chaudhary came forward and touched Anand’s feet. Chaudhary also insisted on letting him pay for the stuff  Anand had bought at the mall.

Sandeep Chaudhary thanked Anand Kumar for his blessings and said Today, it is because of Anand’s blessings that he had reached here. Chaudhary also dropped him off in his car at the place where Anand had been staying. Anand Kumar wrote in his post that there cannot be a more proud moment for a teacher like him than this.

The post has gone viral on social media with 256400 views till now which are only increasing. Large number of social media users, Anand Kumar fans and students commented on the social media post. One X user Pradeep Rawat said Anand Kumar has done the work of a true teacher.

One X user Aish Agarwal said the contribution made by Anand Kumar in the field of education has made Agarwal a fan of his.

One X user Kajal Singh recounted her own experience that her father was also a teacher and students used to regularly come to her house to give their respect to their teacher.

The Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA), has launched a two-year Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme in hybrid mode for working professionals and entrepreneurs.

The online MBA programme in blended mode comprises, on-campus, face-to-face, and live interactive online sessions, designed for a seasoned cohort of participants with a minimum of three years of work experience.

To be considered for admission, applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and a minimum of three years of full-time work experience. The admission process involves an admission test (IIMA Admission Test (IAT)/ CAT/ GMAT/GRE) and a personal interview.

The programme will primarily utilise synchronous online learning, supplemented by five distinct on-campus modules. The programme emphasizes a case-based approach to provide practical learning experiences that will equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills for success in today’s dynamic business landscape, as announced by the institute.

On the launch of the hybrid programme, the director of the institute, Professor Bharat Bhasker expressed his excitement over the launch of the new MBA programme and said the Online MBA programme will expand IIMA’s reach and provide world-class education to working professionals and entrepreneurs around the world.

This innovative program combines the flexibility of online learning with the richness of on-campus interaction, ensuring participants gain the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in their chosen careers, he added.

Professor Joshy Jacob, Chairperson of the Online MBA programme, explained the format of the program. He said that the curriculum is designed to provide participants with the necessary functional and organizational skills to succeed in a challenging world. The program aims to upskill working professionals by teaching them managerial decision-making frameworks that are rooted in human behaviour, economics, finance, and other relevant areas.

In-person classes held at IIMA focus on complex interpersonal and organizational dynamics that are difficult to master. Conversely, online sessions conducted through live classes concentrate on content that is more suitable for quantitative and systematic analysis.

Aspirants enrolling for the programme are requested to visit the official website of the institution for more details.

While addressing the 69^th annual convocation of IIT Kharagpur, President Droupadi Murmu on Monday said there is not a single institute in the country has been able to secure a place in the top 50 educational institutions of the world and IIT Kharagpur, being the oldest IIT in the country, must work in that direction. She added that while a good ranking is not important, it helps attract top faculty from across the world and increases the reputation of the country.

President Murmu said that everyone must get access to technology. It helps lessen the gap in the society and digital payment is very good example of the same. She said technology should be used for promoting social justice and equality and should not widen the gap in the society. The President gave the example of Digital Payment System Technology is the best example of simplifying the lives of the common people.

She said today even the smallest shopkeepers are using digital payment for very small amounts. Over 3000 students received degrees during the institutes 69^th convocation ceremony. President Murmu congratulated all the students and wished them best of luck for the future. The president noted that 21% of the students receiving the degrees are daughters. She wished them special congratulations.

She said she believed that greater participation of women in the field of science and technology is important for a healthy and strong society. A total of 9 students were awarded gold medals by the IIT on Monday. President Murmu said that by year 2047, the nation has set the goal of a making India a developed country. Keeping this vision mind, the government of India is moving ahead with the idea of inclusive growth. The President said the students have to make revolutionary efforts to develop and bring technology to the ground.