The Journey of Tathagat Avatar Tulsi: From Child Prodigy to IIT Professor

Fast Summary

• Tathagat Avatar Tulsi, born in Patna, Bihar, was a renowned child prodigy who completed high school by age 9 and obtained a B.Sc at 11.
• He earned an MSc at 12 and completed his PhD in Physics from the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, by 2009.
• At age 22, he was offered an Assistant Professor position at IIT Bombay.
• In 2014, tulsi developed allergic asthma leading to a four-year leave until his termination in 2019; reasons for termination remain unclear.
• In recent years, he has been appointed as an Assistant Professor at Patliputra University and is reportedly seeking reinstatement at IIT Bombay after recovering from health issues.
• Notable past achievements include participating in a Nobel laureates conference in Germany and co-authoring a research manuscript with Lov Grover.

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Indian Opinion Analysis

Tathagat Avatar Tulsi’s story illustrates both the brilliance and challenges faced by child prodigies. His early academic accomplishments brought him recognition globally.however, his trajectory highlights potential difficulties such as health-related issues that can unexpectedly alter promising careers. This underscores the importance of holistic support systems for exceptionally talented individuals to help navigate non-academic challenges. His current role as an Assistant Professor indicates resilience and determination to continue contributing intellectually despite setbacks.

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