Bombay Shaving Company Founder Reunites with Former Teacher After 21 Years
Shantanu Deshpande, founder of Bombay Shaving Company, recently reunited with his former mathematics teacher, JJ Sir, after 21 years. Deshpande recalled how the teacher's comforting advice following his 2005 IIT exam results—"Do your best and forget the rest"—helped him cope during a difficult time. Their emotional meeting highlighted the lasting impact of a teacher's encouragement, with Deshpande reflecting on the significance of focusing on effort over outcomes. The reunion resonated widely on social media, inspiring many.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (78/100). Lens Score 32/100.
Outlets measured: ndtv, news18, hindustantimes, economictimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (78–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 7 Nov, 03:41 pm. Other outlets followed.