'It felt like prison': Why this IIT graduate says he ran as far away from engineering as he could

An IIT (BHU) graduate's candid admission that he felt "imprisoned" by his engineering degree has triggered a spirited online debate about passion, privilege and career choices. His journey from an uninterested metallurgy student to a professional in a completely different field has reignited discussions on whether a college degree should define an individual's lifelong career.