Monthly Archives: April 2011

AN ODE TO SPARROWS

Arrival as a concept remains a conundrum; for life is a journey that can have only one final destination and, yet, we humans set great store to arriving at our immediate destinations. Are we there yet! Perhaps it has something … Continue reading

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A Trek to Everest Estate

For all those who are fond of the hills and like to walk, Mussoorie is a staging post to mountain heaven. A walk to Everest Estate, better known as The Park Estate or simply The Park, is one of the … Continue reading

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The White Tiger

Title:  The White Tiger          Author: Aravind Adiga Published by: HarperCollins Publishers   The Empire striking back, especially in terms of Literature, is now fast making its way into the realm of historical fact and the air is thick with novels … Continue reading

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One Family – United in Effort

The family has been called God’s Gift and so it is. A home is made rich with blessings when the family is together. We see each and every member of this school whether student, teacher, staff or parent as an … Continue reading

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A Thought on Education

Parents should be aware that all children are not cut from the same fabric. Every child must be treated as a unique individual who values encouragement and guidance in facing the unpredictable opportunities as well as the trials and tribulations … Continue reading

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The Way Ahead

Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you… While cares will drop off like autumn leaves. John Muir. We are … Continue reading

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Success

 The heights by great men reached and kept Were not attained by sudden flight, But they, while their companions slept, Were toiling  upward  in the night.             The theme that I have chosen for this piece is success. Of course, … Continue reading

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The Mystique of the Doon School and the Absolute Magic of The Dosco Spirit

There is to be found camaraderie in those who have studied in the same public schools. There is a lifelong bond that unites the alumni of boarding schools. There is a shared affinity that sets apart students who have passed … Continue reading

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Jakarta – City by the Sea

Jakarta — city of dreams and delights, skyscrapers and flyovers, of broad, well cambered roads on which the latest cars are driven fender to fender beside belligerent looking vintage Toyota jeeps. Here towering steel and glass behemoths exist benignly beside … Continue reading

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A Thought for Today!

A Thought for Today! “Strive for Perfection in Everything you do. Take the best that exists and make it better. When it does not exist, design it. “ Sir Henry Royce

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