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IIT-Delhi Student Remembered for Poetry and Teaching
Rishikesh Kumar was a student at IIT-Delhi who loved poetry.
He often recited Hindi shayari for friends and at campus events.
His friends said he spoke in an engaging way that made people stop and listen.
They also remembered him for teaching and talking with younger students.
IIT-Delhi said he had been having mental-health difficulties for some time.
The institute said he had received treatment in a hospital.
It also said he had taken a break from two semesters.
He allegedly died by suicide on campus on Saturday.
Rishikesh Kumar allegedly died by suicide on the IIT-Delhi campus on Saturday.
Friends remembered Kumar for reciting Hindi shayari at small gatherings and large campus events.
They described him as a compelling Hindi speaker whose conversations drew listeners.
IIT-Delhi said Kumar had been struggling with his mental health for some time.
The institute said he had received hospital treatment and withdrawn from two semesters.
- Who
- Rishikesh Kumar, an IIT-Delhi student.
- What
- He allegedly died by suicide on campus; friends remembered his poetry, Hindi speaking, and teaching.
- Where
- The IIT-Delhi campus.
- When
- On Saturday; the article does not specify the date.
- Why
- IIT-Delhi said he had been struggling with his mental health; no further reason was stated.
Key facts
- Institution
- Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT-Delhi)
- Person
- Rishikesh Kumar
- Reported incident
- Alleged suicide on campus
- Memorable activity
- Reciting Hindi shayari
- Mental-health status
- IIT-Delhi said he had been struggling with his mental health for some time
- Treatment
- He had received treatment in hospital
- Academic status
- He had withdrawn from two semesters
Quotes
Rishikesh Kumar
IIT-Delhi student remembered by friends for reciting Hindi shayari and speaking with juniors
“Hamne kaafi duniya dekhi hai”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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