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ZUCKERBERG KE LIYE WAIT TOH KAREGA
Students at IIT-Delhi didn’t mind waiting for hours just to catch a glimpse of Zuckerberg
IIT-Delhi students Sushruti Sen and Meenal are big fans of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, but the duo seemed highly disappointed on Wednedsay afternoon, even as their idol was in campus. Sushruti and Meenal were among those who were not lucky enough to secure an entry into the Townhall Q&A at IIT-Delhi. However, the girls were confident that a glimpse of Zuckerberg would make their day and of course a selfie with him would make them fee feel on top of the world!
The main IIT-D campus wo wore a deserted look as stu students thronged Dogra Hall, ju just to catch a glimpse of one of the most famous CEOs of the world. Some were even spotted trying to make their way around the heavily-secured area.
While Zuckerberg was being quizzed by some of the brightest minds in India, the excitement outside was equally palpable.
Students had huddled near all the exit gates in the hope that they could see him, or if lucky enough, talk to him. The guys surely outnumbered the girls during the hour-long wait.
Tarini Gupte, a fresher, and her friends stuck to their smartphones for updates on the Townhall. They were waiting at one of the exits hoping to catch a glimpse of Mark and didn’t seem to mind the wait. “I don’t mind waiting an hour or even longer. He’s a great guy, is good-looking and successful. How can anyone miss this chance!” she said.
Another student Ananya Gopala, claimed to be Mark’s biggest fan, “Mark is an inspiration. We all know his story, how he started with a simple idea and how it has changed the way we interact. Facebook is pretty much everyone’s lifeline. I would love to meet him, and if I get a chance to have a word, I’ll tell him how much he has influenced our lives.”