New Delhi: A diploma, a degree or graduation day marks the finish line for most people. But for Professor V. N. Parthiban, it is a journey without end. Hailing from Chennai in Tamil Nadu, he has turned learning into a lifelong obsession. Every book, course and exam is a step on a path that began with a promise to his mother, growing into an extraordinary pursuit spanning more than four decades.

He is called a “Repository of Degrees”, a walking library whose qualifications stretch across subjects and decades, including Economics, Public Administration, Political Science, Law, 12 M.Phils, four Ph.D.s and still counting.

It all started with an unforgettable moment. In his first degree, Parthiban barely passed. His mother’s disappointment left a mark. He made a promise to excel and make her

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