What his lecturers say...
  “Saptarshi has been a student of the Microbiology at
GCC for five years now. He has pursued his
undergraduate and currently his post graduate studies at
the department. He was a topper during his
undergraduate studies. As a student, I have always found
him to be very intelligent and dedicated in academic
pursuits. He is involved in a lot of activities and has
represented the college at various inter college
competitions and won many accolades. Also, he has
presented several papers during his post graduate, has a
good scientific temper and intends to pursue doctorate.
Saptarshi is also very creative and involves himself
voluntarily in the activities of the department. His
contributions are very helpful. As a department we are
very proud of him and really wish him and expect him to
soar to great heights.”
Ms. Sheeja,
HOD – Dept. of Microbiology
“Saptarshi is a good time manager, brisk in doing what is
asked for, up to date with all what is taught, does not
confine himself to book, understands things beyond
book, efficient in carrying out given tasks on /before
time, extrovert. A person who we can rely upon for
anything asked anytime, shows a lot of respect to the
teachers. Good attitude, communication and
presentation skills. Best choice for Gardenian of the
Month.”
Ms. Swati Soni,
Lecturer, Dept of Microbiology		 “Saptarshi is a very studious and hardworking student
who has been at GCC for the last five years as a student
of B.Sc. and M.Sc. Microbiology. A well mannered
student, he was a topper in B.Sc. and has been doing
extremely well in M.Sc. too. He takes initiatives on
practical as well as extra –curricular activities of the
department of Microbiology and the college. He has
successfully completed numerous projects, published an
presented papers at various symposiums and confere-
-ncesacross the state.
He has been part and parcel of various activities
conducted by the Department of Microbiology.”
Mr. B.S. Manju Kumar,
Faculty, Department of Microbiology
“Excellent leader, spontaneous to the core (mercurial),
energetic, dares to choose the untrodden path,
innovative, secretive, dominating and academically
excellent.”
Ms. Kirana
Lecturer, Department of Microbiology
“Saptarshi is a hardworking, unassuming, talented and
good in academics. He has presented several papers and
posters at state, national and international seminars and
conferences.”
Mr. Azhar,
Lecturer, Department of Microbiology		  
 
  SAPTARSHI: I am on the verge of
completing my Master of Science
course but I nurture plans of
pursuing my doctorate and hopefully
post doctoral studies if I get the
opportunity. At a personal level, I
would like to spend more time with
my parents in Kolkata in the days to
come.
GCC WORLD: APART FROM
ACADEMICS, OTHER
INTERESTS?
SAPTARSHI: I would like to work in		 the field of Social Welfare and bring
about scientific temperament, student
empowerment and topics related to
improvement of the education system.
GCC WORLD: THANK YOU FOR
TALKING TO YOU US BUT
BEFORE YOU SIGN OUT, ANY
MESSAGE TO GARDENIANS?
SAPTARSHI: To all my Gardenian
friends: Trap your fullest energy and
use it to exploit the opportunities
that come your way. Have a positive
attitude and remember ‘it is your		 Attitude and not Aptitude that
determines your Altitude’.
TO GCC FRATERNITY:
I present before you my heartfelt
thanks and gratitude to the college
management, lecturers and all my
friends.
TO JUNIORS:
Try, try, and try again until you
succeed. Emphasize on the path and
not on the aim. You will surely be the
winner in life.
 
  TRIVIA:
NICKNAME: Bapi, Arnab, Sapta …and many more.
ZODIAC : Aeries
BIRTHDAY : April 17
OUTFIT : A traditional Bengali out fit, Dhoti and
Kurta
HANGOUT : To be at a hill station with friends.		 FOOD/DRINK : Mutton Biryani and just about any dish
prepared by my mom.
HOBBIES : Painting, Reading Bengali Literature
MUSIC : Soft melodious music (Songs of
Rabindranath Tagore sung by Kishor
Kumar, Manna Dey, Hemanta
Mukherjee)
  milestones:
• Presented Research Papers and Posters at State
level, Regional, National and International
Symposiums.
• Awarded 2nd Prize for ‘Best Oral Presentation’
at the World Congress on Holistic Medicine,
an International Conference organized by
IHMA.
• Won 1st Prize at State level Quiz Competition
organized by Paschim Banga Bangala Academy,
Government of West Bengal.
• Proud recipient of a Diploma in Fine Arts from
the All India Fine Arts Association
• Awarded certificate in recognition for
rendering social service by helping blind
candidates to write board examinations.
• Done academic /research projects in Institutes
of high repute such as University of Calcutta,
Institute of Animal Health and Veterinary
Biologicals (ARD, Government of West
Bengal), Central Forensic Science Laboratory,
Kolkata (Ministry of Home Affairs,
Government of India), Advanced Medicare and
Research Institute, amongst others.
• Worked as Joint Secretary and Coordinator of
Science Club, Core Committee member of
Microbiology Club, Organizing Committee
member of Biorujivith-2008, the annual
National level symposium at Garden City
College, Bangalore.
 

PERSONAL
Best friend: All those who think of me as their
friend
Role model: Swami Vivekananda
BEST MOMENT: The appreciation that came my way
after my presentation at the NAAC
sponsored National Seminar on the
Education System at GCC.
WORST MOMENT: The last day of my school life.
INSPIRATION IN LIFESelf motivation.
HEARTFELT THANKS : To my parents, teachers and al
my friends
THE YOU’S
You Love: Nature
You Hate: Dishonesty
You fear: God
You enjoy: Being with friends

 

 

PROFESSIONAL
DREAM CAREER: To work as a Chief Scientist cum
Professor in any of the Indian universities or institutions
of learning.
MOTTO IN LIFE: Follow the 3D’s to succeed in life –
Discipline, Determination and Dedication
FUN
• GIVEN A CHANCE TO BE A MICROBE, WHICH
ONE WOULD YOU CHOOSE TO BE?
I would certainly choose to be Bacillus thuringiensis to
be able to serve mankind.
• IF YOU WERE DARWIN’S BEST FRIEND WOULD
YOU HAVE ENCOURAGED HIM TO PRESENT
SUCH A CONTROVERSIAL THEORY?
Of course! What seems to be ‘impossible’ or ‘absurd’
today can be ‘True’ tomorrow in the light of science?
So, I would have encouraged his vision that may prove
to be correct or even incorrect in the future.