When guru & shishya bagged doctorate
This can be an ideal example of - Guru-Shishya' tradition mentioned in the books. A teacher and her disciple have got a rare distinction
of receiving their doctorates of philosophy (PhDs) during same convocation. Maya Mainkar and Sachin Mandavgane, both lecturers with Dharampeth Commerce College and Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology respectively, have received PhDs from the Maharashtra governor and chancellor SC Jamir on Saturday during Nagpur University's 96th convocation.
Mainkar was a class teacher of Mandavgane in Dharampeth High School from 1990 to 93 and latter had secured lone merit position in SSC examinations from the school in 1993. "I am extremely happy that one of my favourite students has received coveted honour along with me. In fact, all of my students in Dharampeth school
are doing exceptionally well occupying top positions in many organisations. This is indeed one of the greatest moments of my life. What more a teacher can ask for," she said.
Mandavgane on other hand gave full credit of his success to his favourite teacher Mainkar whose guidance helped him reach the pinnacle. "Her advice and scolding helped in shaping my career. During every Guru Purnima and Teachers' Day, I used to call her to express my gratitude and take her blessings. She is an ideal teacher and I hope many more students like me should reach the top under her able guidance," he said.
Mainkar with over 20 years experience received PhD in English Literature for her thesis on - John Osborne, an analytical study and his plays'. Madavgane got the doctorate for - Eco-friendly products from spent black liquor of pulp and paper industry'. Both the teacher and student have meritorious career throughout. While Mainkar had completed BTech (textile technology) along with BA and MA with flying colours, Mandavgane secured merit position in SSC and scored 92% in HSC examination.
The mother of two was also a gold medalist in BA (kirtan) course
from Sanskrit university and had received a call for lectureship from King Fahd University in Saudi Arabia capital Riyadh. Mandavgane on other hand is a chemical engineer graduate from LIT. Later he joined VNIT. He also served for five years at Priyadarshini College of Engineering. He had presented many research papers and has many articles to his credit.
of receiving their doctorates of philosophy (PhDs) during same convocation. Maya Mainkar and Sachin Mandavgane, both lecturers with Dharampeth Commerce College and Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology respectively, have received PhDs from the Maharashtra governor and chancellor SC Jamir on Saturday during Nagpur University's 96th convocation.
Mainkar was a class teacher of Mandavgane in Dharampeth High School from 1990 to 93 and latter had secured lone merit position in SSC examinations from the school in 1993. "I am extremely happy that one of my favourite students has received coveted honour along with me. In fact, all of my students in Dharampeth school
are doing exceptionally well occupying top positions in many organisations. This is indeed one of the greatest moments of my life. What more a teacher can ask for," she said.
Mandavgane on other hand gave full credit of his success to his favourite teacher Mainkar whose guidance helped him reach the pinnacle. "Her advice and scolding helped in shaping my career. During every Guru Purnima and Teachers' Day, I used to call her to express my gratitude and take her blessings. She is an ideal teacher and I hope many more students like me should reach the top under her able guidance," he said.
Mainkar with over 20 years experience received PhD in English Literature for her thesis on - John Osborne, an analytical study and his plays'. Madavgane got the doctorate for - Eco-friendly products from spent black liquor of pulp and paper industry'. Both the teacher and student have meritorious career throughout. While Mainkar had completed BTech (textile technology) along with BA and MA with flying colours, Mandavgane secured merit position in SSC and scored 92% in HSC examination.
The mother of two was also a gold medalist in BA (kirtan) course
from Sanskrit university and had received a call for lectureship from King Fahd University in Saudi Arabia capital Riyadh. Mandavgane on other hand is a chemical engineer graduate from LIT. Later he joined VNIT. He also served for five years at Priyadarshini College of Engineering. He had presented many research papers and has many articles to his credit.