Super 30, the Hrithik Roshan-starrer movie based on the life of Anand Kumar, who runs an IIT entrance coaching centre in Patna, is a hit. This madness is typified by a query posted by an Indian parent on Quora, the public question-answer portal, in 2017: “Which coaching institute is best for my kid in 5th standard for IIT JEE preparation?" So they bore the stress of IIT life far more easily than many of today’s students. About a decade ago, one IIT student took the extreme step of removing ceiling fans from all hostel rooms. This is perhaps the answer he deserves (here, I’m combining actual Quora replies from two IIT students): “Sir, you are already too late.

Source: Mint July 23, 2019 17:26 UTC