Or that's what the Delhi University thinks. It sent an interview letter to Andhra instead of Arunachal Pradesh. Result: the job applicant missed the bus

Letter to nowhere: Dr MQ Khan the professor from Itanagar, who missed an interview at Delhi University

Dr MQ Khan, a professor from Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh, has missed the bus to Delhi University's (DU) teacher's room. At least for now. All because someone at DU thought Itanagar, the capital of Arunachal Pradesh, was in Andhra Pradesh.

Khan had applied for the post of Associate Professor, English, at the Delhi University. But the varsity got the state wrong in the interview call letter sent to him.u00a0 Instead of Arunachal Pradesh, the DU administration wrote Andhra Pradesh in the address. As a result, the letter, on August 29, took a longer route and reached the professor on September 14.

The interview was scheduled for September 9. The letter was dispatched to the professor through a speed post on September 2.

Dr Khan is an associate professor in the Department of English at Dera Natung Government College in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. He has held the post for more than 15 years.

u00a0Though very often letters meant for Itanagar are sent to Andhra Pradesh, I am surprised to see even a central university like DU make such a silly mistake. This is playing with someone's career. I prepared hard for the interview but ultimately got nothing,u00a0 said Khan on phone from Itanagar.

However, the professor doesn't hold the university responsible.u00a0 I do not entirely blame DU for the goof-up. I also received an email for the interview but because of a technical fault in my Internet connection, I wasn't able to check it. But I think DU should be extra cautious while sending out-station letters,u00a0 said Khan.

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