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It has been a great pleasure to have the opportunity to be mentored by you. You are a beacon of strength and knowledge. You have inspired us to take pride in our work. Thank you for the motivation and insight you have given to us. Wishing you a Happy Retirement! Ravi Tolety 2000

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Thank you Sir for inspiring and guiding us. At IIIT-B, learning was such an amazing experience and journey. It won't remain the same without you.
All the very best for all your future endeavors.
Nidhi Rajshree 2006

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Dear Professor Sadagopan,

Most of us remain content with building our own careers and sometimes guiding those of a few immediate family/friends.

During your long & embellished journey through academia, you have graced the careers and lives of thousands of Indian students. You were instrumental in kickstarting and boosting our professional careers with all the learnings and experiences you provided at IIIT-B. In simple terms, many of us would not have achieved everything we have and be where we are without you. For this, we the students, the collective tech community and the country itself owe you an invaluable amount of gratitude.

As you head into retirement from the day-to-day care of IIIT-B, I wish you a very peaceful life filled with good health and joy. During this phase, I pray/hope that you indulge in all that you aspire for; I'm sure the means to do so will follow via this large close family of yours.

Regards,
Vivek (Batch of 2004-06)

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Feel lucky and blessed to be your student. You are a visionary and an inspiration to us. Thanks for changing our lives.  Seeing you I realised how energetic, passionate and committed one must be to be a good teacher. Wish you and Mam the very best for the next phase of your lives.

Thanks and Regards,
Thomas Ninan
Ist Batch IIITB 2000

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Thank you sir and Ma’m for your guidance - Kiran Uppala (2000)

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Thank you sir and Ma’m for your guidance - Kiran Uppala (2000)

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Thanks for giving us especially the first batch not only a direction to our careers but all the motivation . Wishing you many more successful years and health and wealth too - Kiran Uppala(1st Batch)

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Dear Sir,

What we are today is your blessings and the love,  kindness you and Chandra madam had given us. If not STP I am sure most of us would have been in the position what we are in today. Heartfelt wishes to you and Chandra madam, be healthy, happy always. And keep inspiring generations!

Thank you APPA thank you AMMA.

Thanks,
Venkatesh G
STP1 batch
Mob - 9980435113

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Hearty wishes to the dearest Sir.

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Dear Prof,  thank you for dreaming big and having the vision to transform underserved education sector in India. I am sure we will continue to achieve more albeit in a different format. Looking forward to many more years of working together.

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Dear Professor Sadagopan and Chandra Ma'am, After listening to everyone's memories of iiit-b today, I feel like I was one of the unfortunate ones who did not get to interact much with you outside of classes since I lived in Bangalore and would commute to and from the institute every day. Despite the limited interactions that I had with you as your student, you have had an outsized impact on my life as well as that of all your students and their families. Teaching truly is a noble profession and you have always been a shining light in this field through the foresight and vision you had for the institute, and your belief in your students. Your legacy will live on for generations to come. Thank you for all that you have done and for all that you will continue to do. Wishing you good health, happiness and fulfillment in your retirement and in all your ventures in this phase of your life.

Sujoy D'Souza, First Batch

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Thank you Prof Sadagopan for the wonderful opportunity join and study at iiit-b. You were an inspiration with your knowledge and helped me grow. Thank you for the start in my career and I owe all my success to you and the institute.
Wishing you and ma’am all the best for the future.
- Suresh George (Batch 2002)

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Dear Professor, You have been instrumental in shaping the lives for thousands of us. Your energy and passion is incredible and I wish that I could get even a fraction of it. I still miss those lovely days of ITPL and Sai Gardens. We owe everything to you. Wish you all the best in your next phase of life with best of health and prosperity.

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Gratitude & Thanks Prof Sadagopan & Chandra Ma'am

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Gratitude & Thanks Prof Sadagopan & Chandra Ma'am

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Jnanam-Uttamam..!
Yoo've been an embodiment of it all
Thank you for being the structure , the

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I don't know where to start. I was part of the 2002-2004 batch which was the special batch which got the opportunity to study at both campuses. I was also part of the initial team who visited the new campus with all the pigeon litter and shabby building. When Prof mentioned that the campus will be ready for our next semester, I thought he must be joking. But everything was ready for our next semester and that for me really proved that nothing is impossible for Professor. I also still remember Prof's class where inspite of the class being for 2 hrs we never realized how fast it went. Each class was a magic opening us to a world of technology. And over that the best exams we had for your classes. Thank you Sir. I treasure soo many of the memorable moments with you Sir. I always ask myself if I have proved to be worthy of being your student. I am still trying to get that. I hope some day I get there.

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I don't know where to start. I was part of the 2002-2004 batch which was the special batch which got the opportunity to study at both campuses. I was also part of the initial team who visited the new campus with all the pigeon litter and shabby building. When Prof mentioned that the campus will be ready for our next semester, I thought he must be joking. But everything was ready for our next semester and that for me really proved that nothing is impossible for Professor. I also still remember Prof's class where inspite of the class being for 2 hrs we never realized how fast it went. Each class was a magic opening us to a world of technology. And over that the best exams we had for your classes. Thank you Sir. I treasure soo many of the memorable moments with you Sir. I always ask myself if I have proved to be worthy of being your student. I am still trying to get that. I hope some day I get there.

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Thirukkural 394:
உவப்பத் தலைக்கூடி உள்ளப் பிரிதல்
அனைத்தே புலவர் தொழில்

Explanation:
It is the part of the learned to give joy to those whom they meet, and on leaving, to make them think (Oh! when shall we meet them again).
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- Sir, I can't think of a better exemplar this couplet in my life, than yourself ! You're the most towering human being I've met in my life so far, and yet so humble !  I've been always striving to walk your path of simple living,  high thinking, and yet anchored on traditional roots
- I was blessed the opportunity to interview you as a part of the e-zine for Sept, 2001 during which I got to discover your personality and your life journey you more closely
- Just through observation, I picked up some amazing learnings on institution building from you
- My eldest daughter was graced with your and aunty's blessings and I look forward to the same for my younger one too, hopefully soon . And we look forward to stay in your blessing web always !

A million prayers to lord Balaji for you and mami to have a healthy, joyful & peaceful time ahead !
Humble Request : Pls gift us with your memoirs if possible !

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Dear Sir, You have changed so many of our lives. We wont be where we are without you. Your contribution is unmatched and we are so proud to be associated with you. I wish you and madam the very best for the future. To be able to achieve what you have accomplished within the ecosystem and constraints is nothing short of a miracle. You have conceptualized IIIT-B and grew it to a strong 21 year old institution to what it is now. Thank you sir for everything you have done!

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Thank you Sir for supporting us with your leadership and guidance

Aditya S, 2015-2017

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My life changed when I entered the institute. I had never thought I could do the interesting things which the course made me to work. It helped me to take on bigger challenges in my professional life because of the education I got in the Institute you started.
Apart from academics you helped me to learn 1 very important value that is keep your surroundings clean I once threw a chocolate wrapper inside the campus..you saw it and without saying anything just threw it in dust bin...since that day I never dared to throw anything in surroundings. It's your humbleness that I respect the most.

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Thank you professor. Whatever I am today is all because of IIITB. Always grateful.

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Thirukkural 394 :
உவப்பத் தலைக்கூடி உள்ளப் பிரிதல்
அனைத்தே புலவர் தொழில்

Couplet Explanation:
It is the part of the learned to give joy to those whom they meet, and on leaving, to make them think (Oh! when shall we meet them again).

Dear Sir,
You're the most towering human being I've met in my life so far !  I had the oppor
-Had the opportunity to interview you as a part of the e-zine.
-Some amazing learnings on Institution building

-Spreading knowledge, Happiness & Positivity all along !
-Amazing example for simple living and high thinking, anchored on traditional values

A million prayers to lord Balaji for healthy, joyful & peaceful time !
Pls gift us with your memoirs if possible !

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Thanks a lot for our ever Smiling and Simple professor Sadagopan. You were always supportive during my roller coaster PhD journey. Thanks for being a great mentor and motivator. I always wondered how you maintainan these many network connections. We are able to expand our network with you. Thanks for everything.  Stay blessed. - Sunil Kumar Vuppala, 2018 PhD

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Thank you sir for making dreams come true. 

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Thank you sir for making dreams come true. 

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My life changed for good when I joined IIIT-B. The smile on my parents face when I graduated was (and is) priceless. It was made possible because of Prof. SS and his immense effort in building environment for innovation and research.

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As all say, IIITB and Sadagopan Sir are synonyms.. Sir its you who has made this a world class institute. Your energy, knowledge and passion was remarkable. It was both pleasure and honor to being your student. You were not only inspirational but you taught us how to remain grounded and humble.

Take care Professor. Wish you long and healthy life.

Neeraj Agnihotri
2002

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Thank you, Professor
Thank you for adding all the experience in the learning journey.

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Dear Professor,

In an absolute cliche, it's an end of an era, for each and every one of us associated with iiitb. We have been blessed to be associated with a revolution of sorts. A truly modern and trailblazing institute and endeavor we have been part of. There is zero don't in my mind that both my professional success and personal happiness have strong roots in iiitb. The energy you bring the optimism you bring is phenomenal. My dearest memory was when you visited us in north America for the reunion and I could introduce my older son to you. I look forward to your next visit to United States and you meeting my younger son, and as long as you are coming to west coast, please know that you have a  home away from home here which you are welcome to here anytime.

Anshu. Class of 2005.

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My journey with IIITB has been shaped by the reality that we are lifelong students. I remember the meeting Prof. Sadagoppan had with parents of in-coming students where he broke so many misconceptions about life and professional career and the role of an institution. That opened my mind and I started being a lifelong student. Professor's matter-of-fact way of interaction has stirred the curiosity in most of us.

With sir & Chandra ma'am, I got to see firsthand that humility & wisdom can be a way of life.

Blessed to have been a part of IIITB and also have known Professor & Madam. Wish the best of health and success in all future endeavours. You will never retire in our hearts. Look forward to your continued blessings & guidance!

- Mandar Jamble (2005-07)

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Hello Professor

You are the most charismatic teacher I have met.  I learned more of the life lessons than Comp Sci (which you are amazing at) from you.

Your dynamism, enthusiasm, vision and the grasp of facts and figures (which you showed once again today by saying IIITB had the 575th statue of the thinker) has continually inspired me and everyone else.

You are are true embodiment of “Simple living and High  Thinking”. You are only retiring on paper as I am sure you will continue your great work of inspiring young minds in India and the world.

Please visit us the next time you are here in the US.

Warm regards,
Rohit Hiremath (2000-2001)

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Dear Professor, You have been instrumental in shaping the lives for thousands of us. Your energy and passion is incredible and I wish that I could get even a fraction of it. I still miss those lovely days of ITPL and Sai Gardens. I owe everything to you. Wish you all the best in your next phase of life with best of health and prosperity.

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Dear Sir and ma'am, trust you are well! Congratulations on a stupendous career! There are a lot of things I want to say but can't muster  without breaking down to express how grateful we are for the experience! IITB was, is and will continue to be home! A thank you might seem trivial, but it is the most heartfelt! Not all superheroes don't wear capes! Thank you Sir!

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I hail from a small suburban town in
Tamilnadu. To me, studying at IIITB and seeing professor Sadagopan himself are such big things. Above that, I also had an opportunity to work closely with Prof.SS as an SAC member. "Prof SS knows me" is a privilege I have

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Your interest in each one of us and our progress was pure and genuine all the time. You motivated us to spend countless hours to explore ourselves..internet was just opening up..to identify and build on our strengths which really took us through.

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Professor Sadagopan is a source of strength and confidence for us. He is simple and humble. He made it his life's mission to provide world class education right in India. Professor made a significant contribution to our lives. He gave us a framework to handle life's problems. (2002 - 2004 batch, Houston, TX, USA)

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I joined IIIT-Bangalore for M.Tech in the year 2010. My first meeting with Prof.
Sadagopan during the orientation session in the Main Class Room left me
amazed. I very well remember he was traveling to India from some
international place. He landed in Bangalore around 4 or 5 AM and he was
there for addressing the new batch at 9 AM. His first impression was
spectacular on many of us. When your mentor is so hard working, it sets the
right standards for the subordinates as well. At numerous times, during my
time at IIIT-Bangalore I was flabbergasted by the punctuality, dedication, and
hard-work of Prof. Sadagopan. It has been 10 years since I graduated, I
clearly remember his mantra - “To be successful, one should always ‘work’
and ‘network’” I made this as my motto and that has earned a few amazing
connections of my field. He always made sure that personal well-being is
equally important with the professional success and that is why he always
checked on students, visited them in the hostels, and above all was part of
all celebrations on the campus. Even after a decade, you remember your
students and it is not just remembrance you make sure that you are in touch
with most of us. Even after being busy for most of his day, no email goes
unanswered from his Inbox. Very few people possess such a quality and I feel
truly blessed to be a student of such great soul. He is such an amazing
personality. If could become even 1% of what he has achieved and what he
did for his students, I would be content.
On this important day, I want to whole heartedly thank you, Prof. Sadagopan,
for being there for us. May you always stay happy and healthy.
Please accept my best wishes for the new and exciting innings of your life.
Regards
Dr. Dheryta Jaisinghani
Prof. Univ. of Northern Iowa, USA
M.Tech Alumni IIIT-Bangalore, 2010-2012

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Dear Professor,
I feel honoured and privileged to have been your neighbor at Sai Gardens as well as at Bannerghatta road here in Bangalore. Thank you for making us what we are today. Wish you and Madam good health and continued success in your journey.
- Eswar Suryanarayan, 1st batch

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I hail from a small suburban town from Tamilnadu. To me, studying at IIITB and seeing professor Sadagopan himself are such big things. Above that, I also had an opportunity to work closely with Prof.SS as an SAC member. "Prof SS knows me" is a privilege I have

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Sir ,
Whatever I am today , is because of the education I received at IIITB and you have been the harbinger of bringing that quality of education. Wishing you and madam  great health and happiness post your retirement.

Thank you is a small word for everything you have done for us.

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Hello Sir, I am from the second batch. I will remember and cherish my IIITB days for life, and it's all because of you. You instilled the values which I carry with me till now. Your comment 'Invest in Sarasvati and Laxmi comes along' is still with me.  You were and still are a role model for all of us. And your energy is contagious. Wish you all the best, whatever you do. I am sure you are not going to be sitting idle even after retirement !!

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We surely got education at the institute, but due to Sir's initiatives, we even got a chance to participate in expos in bangalore. We were volunteers at IT. EXPO 2000. Some of us received esteemed guests, wrapped gifts for visitors, and had just a great learning experience outside of the academic area.
Thank you Sir and thank you Madam!
Wish you great health, happiness and contentment in the coming days, months and years! You both deserve it!

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Thank you Sir for guiding, encouraging,  inspiring, motivating us in many ways, for being mentor to us. STP batch will never forget you. Thank you for all the kindness you showed on us. Thanks for everything.

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Thank you Sir for guiding, encouraging,  inspiring, motivating us in many ways, for being mentor to us. STP batch will never forget you. Thank you for all the kindness you showed on us. Thanks for everything.

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STP

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Dear Sir,
Just have this to share -
Perhaps it was your daily routine, but once I saw you, when you entered the institute in the morning, take off your slippers, briefly fold your hands to the idol of Goddess Saraswathi at the foot of the stairs, and then proceed to your chamber.

I remember it struck me as being a very powerful visual message set by the director of an educational and research institution, that,yes, you need the faculty, the infrastructure and everything, but at the level of the individual student or researcher who is seeking to learn, to understand, you also need the grace of the Goddess of Learning.

Wish you good health and happiness and best wishes for the future.

Regards,
Nandakishore_2019

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Dear Sir, you and iiit-b have always been synonymous for us !! You have been such an inspiration for us and the personal connect that you still have with all of us is amazing. There has been so much to learn from you and I hope that we can carry forward your legacy in our little ways..... All the best to both of you !

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Dear Sir, you and iiit-b have always been synonymous for us !! You have been such an inspiration for us and the personal connect that you still have with all of us is amazing. There has been so much to learn from you and I hope that we can carry forward your legacy in our little ways..... All the best to both of you !

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Rishabh Tripathi
Batch of 2001
SAP

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S.Srivatsa SIvan - 1999-2000

First batch was always haughty, because you made us feel very special.
We thought it was because  we were the first batch and hence special.

Now, hearing everybody in the call, I understand how wrong we were.
Prof has made every student feel very special.

True testament to a true teacher/leader.

Thank You for being there for all us.

S.Srivatsa Sivan 1999-2000 (Still a haughty First Batch student.)

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Dear Sir, I haven’t seen anyone as optimistic and hard working while ever smiling as you!
You and Madam are truly an inspiration in all ways to us.
Can’t imagine IIITB without you, but then IIITB is you!
Best wishes on your future endeavours!

Best regards,
Jina (First Batch)

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Dear Sir, the word retirement is not appropriate for you and am very sure you will do something very interesting again to enlighten lives as you always have. 

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Dear Sir, the word retirement is not appropriate for you and am very sure you will do something very interesting again to enlighten lives as you always have. 

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Warm Regards,
Amit (iiitb 2000)

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Dear sir, I consider myself so fortunate to know you and to be your student. Your energy, your passion, your knowledge ... everything about you is pure inspiration for me and for so many others.

Thank You for everything Sir - Sanjay Narang, 1st batch

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My heartfelt gratitude to Sadagopan Sir on this occasion. He has been a true inspiration to all his students who he used to call his children. Thank you for being such a great person, keep inspiring everyone !!! We wish good health and happiness ahead. Stay safe !! Deepa M

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Thanks you very much for all the inspiration and direction you have provided to all of us. I live with my family in London (missed answering your question on the call). My daughters are in awe of you with what they have heard about you and wish to meet you when they come to India. You are inspiring our children too. Wish you all the very best.

Regards,
Ravi Lekkala (2003-2005)

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Dear Prof. and Madam,Thank you so much for guiding so many students to greater heights in life. It was our extreme pleasure to have been associated with IIIT-B and got the opportunity to learn from you. Wishing you and madam a wonderful next stage of life and many many years of happiness together. 

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Dear Prof. and Madam,Thank you so much for guiding so many students to greater heights in life. It was our extreme pleasure to have been associated with IIIT-B and got the opportunity to learn from you. Wishing you and madam a wonderful next stage of life and many many years of happiness together. 

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Thank you very much for giving us the opportunity to think and explore. The exposure that we got at IIITB as a result of your vision defined the path for many of us going forward. Wishing you and Madam all the very best.
- Shibashis Guha (2004-06)

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Dear Sadagopan Sir,

First, we are eternally indebted to your teachings, inspiration and fighting spirit.

Your words "Indians everywhere and India nowhere, do you have the fire in your belly to do something?" still rings loud in my ears... and inspires me to do something about it.

Having a great vision and executing it is altogether another thing,.. Even 20yrs ago IIITB  was a class apart, and now it's definitely a world class institution that we are all so proud to be associated with.

Behind every successful man there is a great woman, so a special vote of thanks to Maam who was always there, and backed you in your journey sir.

I do want to assure you that your efforts and words are not in vain... the fire in our bellies still burns strong... I seek your blessings that we may be successful in our initiatives and live upto your expectations always, bringing recognition to our alma mater, and making you proud Sir.

-Mukund Nambirajan, 2001 Batch

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Thanks you for everything professor and Madam. Wish you great health and happiness post retirement. Best Regards, Lakshmanan Alagappan, 2001 Batch, London

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Thanks you for everything professor and Madam. Wish you great health and happiness post retirement. Best Regards, Lakshmanan Alagappan, 2001 Batch, London

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Endearing :) Good to see you both with same zeal. You are the best Guru. More power to you Professor. Let the child in you always remain same :)

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Endearing :) Good to see you both with same zeal. You are the best Guru. More power to you Professor. Let the child in you always remain same :)

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- Special Training Batch (2006)

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Thank you Sir and Madam, You will always remain an inspiration for me. Whenever i hear you, i always get filled with positivity and inspiration. Whatever i am today is because of IIIT-B and you.

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Thank you Professor for all that you have done for us...

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Thank you Professor for all that you have done for us...

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... I refuse to accept this as a retirement. You might have felt that way, but we know that IIITB was never a job for you - you have been passionate about everything about the institute - right from working against all odds to have the vision and setting up this world-class institute, pushing yourself and everyone else around you to make that dream happen too. We are blessed to have been part of that IIITB family. No amount of words will be sufficient to express, but please accept our sincere gratitude for all that you do.

Wishing you and madam all the health and well-being. I look forward to seeing you both on my next visit to Bangalore. ❤️

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Fortunate to be a student of one of the most respected, inspiring and impressive personality.
Thanks for your blessings and teaching us to think big..
With love and respect...

Manoj S - Ist Batch

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Namaste sir and madam,
As we set out to create a new product, build a new company, we appreciate the magnitude of your achievement even more. I wonder how you envisioned the whole package called IIITB. From faculty to curriculum to marketing to aesthetics, you thought through everything. And madam has stood by all the time. Thank you both
- Ramya Nagaraja
2004-06

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Thank you Sir for providing a wonderful learning environment in the form of IIIT-Bangalore. Your energy and guidance will always power IIITB family ahead.
Wishing best of health and happiness to you and respected Madam 🙏🙏
Warm Regards,
Priyank Tripathi (2004-06)

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A big thank you from all the STP students

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Dear Sir and Mam,
You have been a great mentor, leader and a wonderful inspiration for many of us.
If we all have achieved anything in our life today, a lot of credit goes to you.
Whatever we are today is because of you.
We are very fortunate to have known you and to have been guided by you.
Words are not enough to mention the gratitude we all have.

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Sir we have been incredibly lucky to have been given the chance to spend time and study under you.

All these years, you have been a beacon of knowledge and strength, helping students push their limits . We have seen how you have built this institution to where it is today. your exceptional qualities have inspired & motivated 1000s of  students at IITB. You have indeed nurtured generations of leaders.

Thank you for making learning easier and enjoyable. I wish you good health and good luck as you move into a new chapter in your life. I look forward to meeting you on my next trip to India.

- Biraj Mandavilli Uppal
(1st Batch )

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Thank you for making a bunch of 20 yr olds who came to Bglr in search of a career education believe in themselves and dream larger than just jobs. You are a true visionary. Please continue your unbounded spirit and impact outside of IIIT as well, retirement is for humans ! 

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Thank you for making a bunch of 20 yr olds who came to Bglr in search of a career education believe in themselves and dream larger than just jobs. You are a true visionary. Please continue your unbounded spirit and impact outside of IIIT as well, retirement is for humans ! 

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-Gokul, 1st Batch.

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It was our ultimate privilege to have been the 1st batch of IIITB. The platform that you and the institute gave us to kickstart our careers was something that can only be dreamt of.
Apart from the incredible oppurtunity to learn from world class faculty including yourself, I can't thank you enough for always encouraging and instilling the confidence in us to always believe in ourselves.

I wish you all the best for your fully deserved retirement.  Hoping to have your guidance as always and hope to meet you soon.

- Amit Jain (Batch 2000)

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Thank you, dear prof and madam. I think of you as a couple blessed by Goddess Saraswathi.  The radiance on your faces are a testimony for me. Stay blessed and continue to inspire everyone around you.

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 Dear sir - An academician never retires. I wish you good health and best of luck in our ongoing journey to promote excellence in education.

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 Dear sir - An academician never retires. I wish you good health and best of luck in our ongoing journey to promote excellence in education.

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Sir. we will miss you but we will never forget you..
- Anish Uppal (2000 batch)

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I have fond memories of you - The energy that you exhibited was very contagious. You used to spread the same energy to everyone in the room or whomever you met.I still remember the way you used to stand in the same queue in mess where all students and security guards were there. With this you set the right culture of college and also made us humble that with power comes sensitivity towards all around you.Thank you so much,Wishing you best of luck-Ekta Gupta 2007

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I have fond memories of you - The energy that you exhibited was very contagious. You used to spread the same energy to everyone in the room or whomever you met.I still remember the way you used to stand in the same queue in mess where all students and security guards were there. With this you set the right culture of college and also made us humble that with power comes sensitivity towards all around you.Thank you so much,Wishing you best of luck-Ekta Gupta 2007

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Dear Sir and Ma'am, You have worked so hard all your life, you deserve a very relaxing retirement. And words can hardly express the love and admiration we have for you. And I shall personally be always be indebted to you for opening up a sea of opportunities and a great career. Thank you so much! And wish you all the best.

Regards,
Nishant Verma (1st batch)

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You are a true inspiration for humility and simplicity! We feel blessed to have known you and spent two years of our life with you!

Regards
Pradyot and Lakshya

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Cannot think of your retirement, as you have always been ever lighting torch of knowledge and inspiration. I came few years back but not able to meet. Would come again. The batch called me Doctor and I am so thankful to the time enjoyed with the batch under your guidance. Thanks for your blessings
Rajneesh Mehta
(1st Batch - 2000)

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Sir, The most important lesson I learned from you at IIITB was "Learning how to Learn"! Thank You for that life skill!

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Thank you Sir for being a constant inspiration to all us!!!

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Thank you Sir for being a constant inspiration to all us!!!

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Dear Madam and Sir, it has been our utmost privilege to continue to have your inspiration, guidance and love, and so much to learn and emulate, including in terms of your humbleness, simplicity, thinking big (nothing is impossible) , and your knowledge and sense of humor … all have helped shape us in some shape or form. Love from all of us. Velu Pillai (startup batch)

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You have been a great role-model for all of us, Sir. Thank you for building IIITB and giving us a platform to reach to better places! Special thanks to Madam for being with you all the way!

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Thank you for your leadership and direction! You've taken the institute to great height. 

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Thank you for your leadership and direction! You've taken the institute to great height. 

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Anuj Duggal_2014

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We are fortunate to be blessed by your guidance. All great IIITB memories we have are incomplete without you and Mam.

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Farewell to Sadagopan sir ? Still I am not able to digest this fact. Time flies, just we met 12 years back still the sir and madam's talk is in our mind. Awesome sir.

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Thank u Sir for your immense contribution to the institute's growth
Anil Babu
Samsung sponsored batch 2017

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Thank you Sir & Madam for everything. Best Wishes! Regards.

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Thank you for everything.

There are few who can teach, there are fewer who can inspire and fewer still who can build institutions. You are all three. So proud to have been your student, hope we as students live up to your high standards and expectations. Thank you for everything. Wishing you good luck.

Kind Regards,
Amol Datt (Batch 2004)

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Thank You Prof & Madam for all your guidance & blessings over the years. Wishing You Health, Happiness & All the Very Best.

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Thank You Prof & Madam for all your guidance & blessings over the years. Wishing You Health, Happiness & All the Very Best.

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Regards - Milind

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Sir and Madam, It has been our good fortune to have known, studied and guided by you over various stages of life and career. It would always remain with us and continue to inspire!!
Heartful Thank You !!
- Ritesh

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Dear Prof, I owe my career and the way I think about technology and its place in society to you. You continue to be an inspiration! Thank you for everything! Alex Thomas (2000)  

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Dear Prof, I owe my career and the way I think about technology and its place in society to you. You continue to be an inspiration! Thank you for everything! Alex Thomas (2000)  

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Thank you Sir and Ma'am !!                      we were privileged to have your guidance, love and affection, being part of the very first batch.    Your teachings and constant encouragement to each one of us, the very personal connect and yet so humble... I am indebted to you and ma'am for such blessings. I was one of the privileged few who first attended IIITB first batch as a student in ITPL  and then 5th batch as a guardian for my sister, Ruchi Gupta in E-city campus.       ./Ashish Gupta _2000

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Thank you Sir and Ma'am !!                      we were privileged to have your guidance, love and affection, being part of the very first batch.    Your teachings and constant encouragement to each one of us, the very personal connect and yet so humble... I am indebted to you and ma'am for such blessings. I was one of the privileged few who first attended IIITB first batch as a student in ITPL  and then 5th batch as a guardian for my sister, Ruchi Gupta in E-city campus.       ./Ashish Gupta _2000

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Thank you sir and madam for all the guidance you have given for STP batch we are so fortunate to have know you and got your guidance. I always adore your simplicity and vision, Chandra maam for being so supportive to you.

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I have fond memories of you - The energy that you exhibited was very contagious. You used to spread the same energy to everyone in the room or whomever you met.
I still remember the way you used to stand in the same queue in mess where all students and security guards were there. With this you set the right culture of college and also made us humble that with power comes sensitivity towards all around you.
Thank you so much,
Wishing you best of luck
-Ekta Gupta 2007

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Thank You Dear Prof. and your better half in every sense of the word (Maami) for your vision, dedication and institutional building capabilities. You've touched so many lives positively. May the best be yet to come as you step into the next phase of your life. You will be missed and anyone coming in as the Director over the years will have big shoes to fill. Thank You both for all you've done especially for the 1st batch. 

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Thank You Dear Prof. and your better half in every sense of the word (Maami) for your vision, dedication and institutional building capabilities. You've touched so many lives positively. May the best be yet to come as you step into the next phase of your life. You will be missed and anyone coming in as the Director over the years will have big shoes to fill. Thank You both for all you've done especially for the 1st batch. 

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- Ramsub (1st batch)

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Thanks to Sir for all support and love shown to us. Memories started with Balaji hotel when hostel building was being constructed and ended with excellent times spent in hostel.

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Thanks to Sir for all support and love shown to us. Memories started with Balaji hotel when hostel building was being constructed and ended with excellent times spent in hostel.

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Thanks you, Professor for giving me my most memorable 2 years. I can not imagine IIITB without you. Thanks for everything and best wishes to you and Mam
Pranay Airan- 2009-2011 batch

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Thank you, Professor for everything you have done for us. Our namaskarams and best wishes to you and Madam.

Vyshnavi, Batch 2006 & Batch 2015.

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Yesterday, I took a drive down memory lane, both literally and figuratively, as I went down Hosur Road (safely masked in my own vehicle!) to my alma mater, iiit-b. I have been a part of iiit-b as a student since 2004, when as a tender freshly-graduated B.E. I entered the campus for the first time. Little did I know, what an impact this wonderful organization would have on my life.

The campus one would visit today (in safer times of course) is very different from that which I entered in 2004. The structure has grown, burgeoning into new buildings. Gone is the window-canteen, where we would drop in for a cuppa noodles at midnight; and the small patch of lawn behind the erstwhile women's hostel, where we would play badminton in the evenings.

However, in all these years one pillar has remained constant - Professor Sadagopan, our esteemed and beloved director.

There is no lack of articles on the internet that embody his achievements. What I could tell you about his accomplishments, you would already know! I could write about his long list of awards, but you would have looked those up! I instead choose to write about the teacher, who has influenced many, many students.

I remember the talk he had with our M.Tech batch on the day that we joined in 2004, near the erstwhile pond. This was my first interaction with him. For those of you wondering which pond I am speaking of - seventeen years ago, when our campus was brand-new, there used to be a pond to the left side as soon as we entered, inhabited by ducks, with rabbits hopping around on the lawn. As we unloaded our belongings into our new hostel rooms, we were summoned to the pond for the director's address. I can still feel in my heart the warmth of the director's welcome on that day. As he spoke to us of new beginnings on that warm summer day, it was the first spark that lit our journey of learning at iiit-b.

The most life-changing impact the Director had on my life was at my Ph. D. graduation. I had recently moved to the US, awaiting my Ph. D. defense. When my time to defend arrived, I could not fly out to India, due to medical reasons - my little A was due to arrive a mere few weeks later! I shall be eternally grateful to Professor Sadagopan, and my two mentors Prof Chandrashekar and Prof NJ Rao, for having enabled me to defend online via Skype. Professor's innovation and support in allowing me to do so came at a time when online defenses were not common, in fact I was the first from iiit-b to do so. Further, as I could not attend my convocation, he arranged to have my father personally collect my degree from the chief guest, in a true partnership of kindness and innovation. Professor, I am so proud to be a graduate of iiit-b, twice over.

I could write about so many more ways he has influenced our lives, such the time he visited my home on the occasion of Navarathri Golu. To have my Guru visit home on Saraswati Pooja is a blessing I will cherish forever. During the first week of my M. Tech., when he requested all of the new students to write an essay on their expectations of their time at iiit-b - and yes, he read them all! Today, personalized learning is a buzzword, one which every educational institution strives to achieve through any means. But Professor Sadagopan has always known each and every one of his students for their individuality, no small feat across so many decades! For as long as I have been a part of iiit-b, his doors have always been open to all his students to drop in for a quick word or a long conversation. Yes, I could write on and on about all that he has done for us!

Dear Professor, we cannot thank you so much for all you have done for our institute. You have guided me, and so many others and built our institute from the ground up. Your kindness and support are always remembered with gratitude. Our namaskaarams to you and Madam.

Thank you,
Vyshnavi

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A dedication to our Guru, Professor Sadagopan

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Yesterday, I took a drive down memory lane, both literally and figuratively, as I went down Hosur Road (safely masked in my own vehicle!) to my alma mater, iiit-b. I have been a part of iiit-b as a student since 2004, when as a tender freshly-graduated B.E.