The Boy Who Skipped IIT Placements to Chase the Sky. Walking Away From the “Safe” Dream. For most students at Indian Institute of Technology Madras, placement season is the final reward after years of relentless hard work. High-paying jobs, global companies and financial security often define success on campus. But for Shreepoorna Rao, success meant … Continue reading The Boy Who Skipped IIT Placements to Chase the Sky