I never had a chance to meet Dr. Papiya Ghosh but as a student of ..

I never had a chance to meet Dr. Papiya Ghosh but as a student of Patna University from 72-74 doing intermediate from Patna College, I do not remember if she was senior to us or contemporary but her name as a student was famous among the history students. Later she joined teaching and commanded great respect among her students and colleagues. Those days during our times, Patna College respected the senior students or I would say the brilliant students and they were seen with very respectful eyes. I remember Papiya and her younger sister Tuktuk's names were famous not only among the students but also among the teachers who used to talk about their academic qualities in the class. It happens when you have not met someone but have developed regards for the person. Dr. Papiya Ghosh was one of them.

My nephews and nieces who were her students idolised her and felt proud to be the students of Dr. Ghosh.

My very humble homage to her and the family. May her soul rest in peace and give strength to the family and her students to bear this loss.

Rajesh Srivastava, Student of Patna University '72-'74 - Dec. 4, 2006