Prof. Srivathsan, the Director of IIITMK, has decided to quit. He must be having good reasons for such a decision. All the same, this is a sad thing.
This is the inevitable consequence when a great scholar like Srivathsan decides to play the role of a General (and that too in a place which is euphemistically known as "GOD's own country"). Unlike a real General of a real army, this General had to face crooks and politicians every day. His revolutionary ideas on education and freedom to learn, will never be appreciated by those who have no interest in learning or teaching. Thanks to them, our country will continue to be a "developing country" eternally, and will find its position amongst all the mediocre and sub-standard nations of the world. Sir, that is our fate.
Let me wish the Scholar all the very best in his next assignment. I will miss you Sir.
partha
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