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Mayo MailThe
MayoMailWeekly Newsletter
They call it the
Take a to know whypeek
Collector’s Edition>>
I bear a million
immortal dreams in my eyes...
From the Editor-in-ChiefEditorial
This Magazine is the Product of Coordination
and Teamwork...elcome to a very special issue of Mayo's
weekly newsletter, The Mayo Mail. The
idea of making this Collector's Edition Woriginated when we realized that no publication of
Mayo has ever invited its eminent Old Boys to share
their experiences by writing for the young achievers.
We decided to do this on a very special occasion, our
Prize Giving.
It was a challenging task. During the process we
learnt that the Mayo Family is spread across the world
and leading every possible sector of the market. I
deeply thank the Old Boys who contributed for this
magazine despite their jam packed schedules and
commitments. Also, we invited some of Mayo's recent
graduates to be a part of this issue and they too
responded very well. The magazine that you hold in
your hand is the product of coordination and team
work.
It is rather strange that 99% of today's Mayoites
don't know that our bi-monthly magazine, Mayoor,
began way back in 1951 as a fortnightly. Many of
today's renowned journalists and writers have
chronicled Mayo's happenings by writing for Mayoor
in their times at Mayo College. We went through all
Old Mayoor editions and hand-picked a few articles
that have been re-printed in this magazine and would
surely inspire our readers. Also, we have put some
unknown yet interesting facts about Mayo College as
fillers.
All in all, I am quite sure that this Collector's Edition
will be a source of great inspiration for today's
Mayoites and the generations ahead. Your feedback is
invited.
It is rather strange that
99% of today's Mayoites don't know that our
bi-monthly magazine,
Mayoor, began way back in 1951 as a fortnightly
Mridul GodhaEditor-in-Chief,The Mayo Mail
The Mayo MailThe Mayo Mail Weekly Newsletter
Issue No. 58December O1, 2O11
Editorial Team
Editor-in-Chief:
Mridul Godha
Editors:
Krishit AroraMaanav Saraf
Kushagra AgarwalSiddhant Datta
Special Assistance:
Mr. Rakesh AlfredIT Dept.
Library Dept.
Special Thanks:
Mr. Sanjay KhatiDr. CP Singh
Mrs. Rakhee Garg
Photography:
Mr. Alok SharmaRananjai Singh
Ashwin Maheshwari
On the Cover Page:
Rananjai Singh
Cover Page Photo Credit:
Sarthak Bindal
Design and Concept:
Mridul Godha
contents
A Mayo College Publication
www.mayocollege.com
issue no. 58 prize giving 2011
EDITORIALSFrom the Editor-in-Chief
SUBMISSIONSThe Cynosure of all Eyes
From Mayo into the World of ArtThank you, Jack
The Immaculate BondDoes Philosophy Govern Law?
Three of the BestSelf Portrait
Role ModelsThe Standard Mayo Graduate
My Formative Years at Mayo Mayo from Mhow
Mayo Life and Beyond...Friendships without motive
The True Identity of a MayoiteMayoite: A Practical PersonOur Monsoon and Water
The Challenges Ahead The Right Identity
The Miracle Called MayoMayo, I still live in you...
Defining Success
by Rakesh Alfred by Shakti Maira
by Ashok Mahadevan by Praneet Khandal
by Raghav Choudhary by KC Verma
by Ayushman Mitra by Zaheb Ahmad by Charu Sharma
by Dinesh Bhatnagarby Manvendra Singh
by Utkarsh Kumar by Rohit Sangwan by Rananjai Singh
by Capt. Sushil Karwasra by HH Brijraj Singh of Kotah
by Vikram Singh Mehta by Devvrath Bhartia
by Rakhee Garg by Akshay Kumaria
by Krishit Arora
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he expedition of a young bubbly boy from 8 to started on such embarrassing situations only to
17 is straight out of the book of horrors and invite the wrath of the beholders with glares of
mystery that would make a good reading dismissive displeasure. Classes were another-of-its-Tturning growing up into a unique experience in itself kind experience with him turning up for the math
in which this small man machine undergoes such class without the homework done and an empty
make-over that even he is taken aback to see pencil box.
sometimes what he has turned into. I can never forget the pitiable expressions of those
The day he entered the School to the day he left, all morning faces that were always called forth to recite
took upon the onus of turning him into a package of the most difficult formulas. English class was a big
skill, will and drill that he could pass off as a young relief because there were stories to hear and tell. It
man sculpted to step into none other than Oxford in was all in all so amazing growing up that even now
all finery and regalia without a hitch in rattling his when I look back and imagine the face I was with the
vast history learnt at school a la mode. As a young kid well oiled hair stuck to the skull, I go into splits..Oh I
all chased him ranging from the matron to the was such a cynosure of all doting eyes, I know!
martinet of a housemaster in a wide variety to
threatening calls and sounds from morning milk to
evening snack to again night milk in the boarding
house turning a blind eye to his pleading eyes
requesting an alternative therapy.
The morning saw him polished and shiny where the
face and boots strove in competition who was shinier
and ultimately the focus shifted to the belt, clothes,
buttons and buckle all in place, he was geared to face
another day in paradise complete with clean
handkerchief and nails clipped almost to the skin.
One bastion crossed, another posed challenge: the
unique physical ability to sit quietly in the assembly
and not even scratch that preposterous itch that
The Cynosure of all Eyes
ImageryThoughts
The day he entered the School to the day he left, all took upon the onus of turning him into a package of skill, will and drill that he could pass off as a young man sculpted to step into none other than Oxford...
Rakesh Alfred
Colvin House
Housemaster
The writer can be contacted at
DID YOUKNOW ?
After school, at 1PM, the Principal would hold a
Durbar in the Assembly Hall, which was attended
by the ‘farashes’ and the hospital assistant who gave
in their various reports, after which punishments
were awarded to the boys.
The Junior School was once housed in one single
wing of Kashmir House and was known as the Prep School. It also functioned in the building which is
now known as the “Mayoor School”.
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From Mayo, into the World of ART
he world is changing -
from industry-centric to
knowledge-networked, Tfrom consumption-driven GDP
g r o w t h e c o n o m i e s t o
ecologically sustainable, well-
being societies. It will be
increasingly important for
students from Mayo, if they are
to be valuable members of
society, to be more sensitive,
imaginative, creative and
caring.
The arts music, theatre, cinema,
painting, sculpture can provide
an excel lent ground for
nurturing and developing these
qualities, as well as being rich
sources for deeper experiences
and well-being. It therefore
behooves us all to rethink the
focus and balance we place on
the arts at Mayo. I would like to
see Mayo invest in having
India ' s bes t school a r t s
programme, and positioning
itself as the premier school for
d e v e l o p i n g c r e a t i v i t y ,
imagination and sensitivity.
The other day I read that the
most desired schools in Silicon
Valley, the centre of computer
and internet innovation, do not
have any computers in their
s c h o o l s . I n s t e a d , t h e y
emphasize human interactions
and artistic activities.
This approach is well-supported
b y r e s e a r c h o n b r a i n
development, which shows a
strong co-relation between
hand activities and brain-
development, and between
artistic problem-solving and
Shakti Maira
Sculptor, Artist, Writer
Class of 1962
Shakti Maira’s most recent work, ‘Sangha’. Twelve figures in bronze (175-195cm in height)
The Aesthetic CallingFrom our Old Boys
Why I left multinational corporations to live forever with my love - art...
The writer can be contacted at
“The Art Section was located in the main building and occupied the entire ground floor at the back. It was a wonderful, quiet, light-filled place, and we had the option of taking art as a subject, which I did.
From the pages of Mayoor dated Feb 21, 1957
Shakti Maira (along with Ajit Maira)writes on a trip to Barlia Lake. Excerpts:
We crossed a railway line and
passed by some shops. Some of us
cycled fast but Mr. Bhatnagar
stopped us and we had to wait for
those coming behind us. We went
on later and passed by a herd of
sheep and goats. We had to cross
them by getting off the road and
dodging them.
We went down near the water
and collected a few shells. We
went further and began to roam
around collecting stones and
shells. We explored the banks of
the lake and also filled our shoes
with the sand that we found there.
We went around the lake and
found some plum trees and you
can be sure the trees had got rid of
some of their burden.
Sh
akti
Mair
a’s
pain
tin
gs:
Left
: ‘G
anga
as
Gra
ce’
Rig
ht:
‘Intim
atio
ns’
neural synaptic development.
Which means a richer art-centric
education might lead to brain
development that is crucial not just
for careers in the arts but in all
fields. [There is a chapter on this in
my book, Towards Ananda:
Rethinking Indian Art and
Aesthetics (Penguin-Viking).]
My journey as an artist began at
Mayo. Of course, I had no inkling
at the time that I would become an
artist. After finishing school, I
studied economics at St. Stephen's
College, and did an MBA from
IIM-Ahmedabad. I worked for
many years in a variety of
multinational corporations and
organizations Citibank, Lintas,
DEC, the World Bank. Somehow,
my childhood interest in art,
which was greatly encouraged
here at Mayo, remained a part of
my life, though it was only in 1990
that I decided to become a full-
time artist.
Obviously, not everyone might
want to do this. From the
perspective of my journey, I can
tell you confidently that the arts
have been enormously helpful in
d e v e l o p i n g m y c r e a t i v e ,
perceptual and cognitive abilities.
I was at Mayo from 1956 to 1962,
when Jack Gibson was Principal,
Mr. B. C. Gue was the art teacher,
and we had two sculpture teachers
Mr Chatterjee and Mr Joshi. I don't
know whether the arts had a
greater priority at that time, but
the Art Section was located in the
main building and occupied the
entire ground floor at the back.
It was a wonderful, quiet, light-
filled place, and we had the
option of taking art as a subject
for the Senior Cambridge
Examinations, which I did.
One of my most cherished
memories is of Mr Gue, a gentle
and kind teacher, who helped
me see, encouraged me to look
deeper at the beauty in nature,
and who familiarised me with
the underlying qualities of
h a r m o n y , b a l a n c e a n d
proportion.
Remembering my days at school
makes me smile, it was a
wonderful time of growth and
discovery.
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Praneet Khandal
Jaipur House
Grade 11
The writer can be contacted at
The BondImmaculateThe ever strengthening relationship between the two sister schools
ears ago there was
only the lone 'Mayo
College'. Then two Yand a half decades ago its
sister school 'Mayo College
Girls' School' came into
being. The school was
established keeping in mind
that the two schools
prosper together.
As the two schools entered
into a new millennium, our
bond was rede f ined .
Despite the competition
ranging in this 'brand mad
world', the two schools got
c l o s e r a n d t h e i r
relationship cemented over
time, though it may not be
very prominent. The co-
operation between the two
schools bettered and since
then we have never looked back.
We today are not part of a rat race or a
competition, which some outside
organizations try to portray. We are
in a journey in which each stepping
stone needs to be crossed, hand in
hand in harmony because by the end
of it we both are the pieces of a jigsaw
puzzle and its only when we come
t o g e t h e r t h e c o m p l e t i o n i s
accomplished. History stands as an
evidence. Whether it was some
tournament or the 'Round Square
International Conference-2009' or
the participation of students in the
annual functions of both the schools
from either sides; we were always
there for each other. We are and have
always been an separable part of each
other. We are like two coins which
complement each other and not two
sides of same coin.
Building BridgesOpinion
The two schools, what they are today
is because of this impeccable bond we
share between the two of us and it’s
for the coming generations to ponder
over it and take this relation ahead so
that we can become the 'epitome' in
the domain of public schools. This
will help not only in the avoidance of
widespread squandering of the
talents and resources of two schools
but also help in redefining the
identity of a 'Mayoite', keeping pace
with the changing times. Go Mayo!
Thank you, Jack
t the beginning of my last term realize what an extraordinary man he
at Mayo nearly 40 years ago, I was. When he took over as Mayo's
learnt that I'd been selected to principal in January 1954, Mayo was Abecome a monitor and that the next primarily a school for Rajasthan's
morning the principal would formally aristocrats. But it had fallen on hard
ask me for my consent. times. It was nearly bankrupt and had
Now most boys would have been fewer than 150 boys.
overjoyed at such news, but I was Jack transformed the school. By the
terrified. I was a diffident boy, as well time he left, Mayo had 600 boys, its
as being short, dark and not strong, finances were sound, and it was
and I was afraid that the bigger boys generally acknowledged as the finest
would mock me and ignore anything I public school in India. Men who'd
said. I didn't sleep that night trying to gone to Doon School sent their boys to
figure out a way of getting out of being Mayo because of Jack.
a monitor. Jack wasn't just a great principal. He
The next morning, lined up with the was a world class mountaineer and
other monitors-to-be before the fencer - he'd missed representing
principal, Jack Gibson, I took a deep England in the 1928 Olympics because
breath and stepped forward. he fell ill - a first rate photographer, a
“I don't want to be a monitor,” I said. crack shot and a prize-winning
“Why not?” a very surprised Mr gardener.
Gibson asked. When Jack died in 1994, I decided to
Obviously I couldn't say that I was write an article about him. And as I
afraid, so I mumbled, “I don't think I'd was gathering my thoughts, I recalled
make a good monitor.” that monitor incident. And suddenly I
For a couple of minutes, Jack looked at understood why he'd forced me to
me, puffing away at his pipe. Then he become a monitor: Jack knew I was
said, “I don't agree. I think you'll be afraid, but he realized something that
first rate.” even I didn't know that I was not that
I don't know about that. But nobody afraid, and that given a little push, I
insulted or disobeyed me and I enjoyed would overcome my diffidence. So he
wielding authority. gave me that push and helped me
After leaving school, I regularly grow.
Thank you Jack, and thank you Mayo. corresponded with Jack and met him
many times. Over the years, I came to
Ashok Mahadevan
Ex Editor-in-Chief,Reader’s Digest
Class of 1963
The teacher that was...
I didn’t sleep that night
trying to figure out a way of
getting out of being a monitor
From our Old Boys
How I overcame my fear and became an enduring leader of Mayo College during my last term here...
The writer can be contacted at
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Raghav Choudhary
at New York University
Class of 2010
Not so long backOpinion
Studying politics and philosophy
n one hand we have
Aristotle, whose main Oconcern with the
Nicomachean Ethics was to
provide the conception of
happiness. While on the other
hand we have Mill, who was a
19th century philosopher and
one of the greatest defenders
of utilitarianism. They both
defined happiness, however
Mill gave the concept of
happiness that explains how
the whole society attains
happiness and how humans
have the desire to attain the
two kinds of pleasures,
comparatively one of them
being a higher pleasure.
Eudemonia, as defined by
Aristotle is the chief goal
towards which all other
virtues aim at, and which in a
way is the final aim of our
lives, making the concept of
happiness self-sufficient, to
say there is nothing beyond
happiness that I could possibly morality. Hence, in applying this
desire. In context to morality, all principle of utilitarianism, the
virtues have specific functions happiness of every sentiment counts.
attached to them, and morality The basic principle of Mills ethics is
requires that we respect those the greatest happiness principle.
functions, therefore making our Mill explains that in society the
virtues in harmony with our rational general happiness is desirable, but
part of the soul (rationality). Mill, on only desirable because each person
the cont ra ry be l i eve s tha t desires his/her own happiness. Thus
'Utilitarianism' promotes the the 'greatest happiness total' is the
greatest good of the greatest greatest happiness of every single
number, and therefore we ought to being in the society. When related
do, as morality requires whatever to morality, it is important to
that promotes the greatest good of understand that according to Mill,
the greatest number of people. anyone who has experienced both
Therefore in a way, Mill equates kinds of pleasures will prefer the one
happiness with pleasure, but related to the intellectual virtue, as it
believes that not all pleasures are is the only true and thus the highest
equal, thus the higher pleasures of virtue man can desire for.
the mind are better then the lower Through this ancient account of
ones of the body, since the absence happiness, we have accounted for
of pain and pleasure are the only the questions that relate to morality
things of intrinsic worth, that are and accepted as the law of nature
e q u a t e d w i t h h a p p i n e s s . governs that we live in a society,
Utilitarianism rather suggests that selfish and competitive. Therefore
actions are right if ad only if they the quest is now to find out, if every
promote the greatest happiness of individual starts to seek his personal
the greatest number. This may also greatest good, would law and order
seem to be the basic principle of ever survive? Does philosophy
ethics, and the foundation of govern law?
The writer can be contacted at
If every individual starts to seek his personal greatest good, would law and order ever survive?
Ancient Philosophers happiness: Does Philosophy
Govern Law?
onA Language Guide for to MayoNewcomersAn adaptation of a similar article from ‘Mayoor’, November 1995.
Every institution develops its own peculiar and distinct jargon which describes individuals and structures and feelings. Mayo is no exception.Our boys use their own brand of abbreviated words and mix certain phrases of the vernacular into their speech. We produce here some of our more commonly used words and phrases of this sort:
Ant-shant – something unique; seen or heard for Oddies –
the first time odd jobs
given to a junior by a senior student.Baddy (abbr) – badminton
Pada (verna) – a hefty personBags (pronounced 'begs') – to reserve
P.D. – punishment drillBaski (abbr) – basketball
Permi (abbr) – permissionBB (abbr) – breaking bounds
Phattey (verna) – to say something unbelievableBond – the boss of the lot - Origin: Film
Pudge (verna) – poor jokeBouncer – a question to which most don't know
the answer- used as a single term in awed tone. Quali – to qualify (used largely at the annual cross Extensively used in Maths class- Origin: Cricket country race)
Bourni (abbr) – Bournvita Rangad (verna) – aggressive, rigorous
Bun-om: (abbr) – Bun omelette, omelette Reporting – the act of a senior calling over a between a sliced bun available in school canteen. junior at a particular time to discuss issues
Can. (abbr) – Canteen Shorties (abbr) – shortcuts
Cheapda – a person without class Sidey – hanger-on
Dhakad – superb Sutru – good
Dhasu – superb, akin to Dhakad Vella – an aimless, ambition-less student,
characterized by no sense of responsibility Flick – to steal
Full out – to try one's hardest
Futta (verna) – football
Hospi (abbr) – hospital
Jack – to steal/ akin to flick
Janta (verna) – the public at large
Jhaap (verna) – slap
LEGEND:verna - vernacularabbr - abbreviation
Compiled by:Nirav Sahani, Ankit Mittal,
Tapish Dadlani, Sidharth Chugh
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It hurt! By God, it hurt! It hurt a course I had done many things
whole lot more because I did not which would have merited a pat
know for what transgression I had on the back low enough and hard
been given this reward on the seat enough. But that was none of Mr.
of my pants; or rather half-pants. Gibson's business! After all, I had
“What was that for, Sir?” I never got caught. That was the
managed to blurt out, even as I very essence of victory! Justice
tried to retrieve my dignity and, demands that one be punished for
ouch, stand up straight. offences that one has committed,
“Well KC, I am going to appoint been detected to have committed
you a monitor at Assembly today. and proved to have committed.
I am sure you must have done Presumption of guilt is for
something in all these years for kangaroo courts! And punishment
which you deserved a caning. It is in anticipation that a crime will be
just that you never got caught. committed? That seemed patently
And if you have not done absurd!
anything in the past, I am sure you I, however, did not see any great
will in future. You see, I do not benefit in arguing the finer points
like to cane my monitors! Now of law with the Principal and ran
run along for Assembly.” along to the Assembly Hall. In the
I fumed at the injustice of it all. Of course of the Assembly, Mr.
Swish! Swish! Swish! It hurt! By God, it hurt! It hurt a whole lot more because I did not know for what transgression I had been given this reward on the seat of my pants; or rather half-pants.
“ “
Gibson asked the customary
q u e s t i o n w h e t h e r “ Y o u ,
K.C.Verma, are willing to be
appointed a College Monitor and
accept the responsibilities that go
with it?”
In a loud and firm voice, I
responded, “I will, Sir” even as I
surreptitiously massaged my
smarting gluteal muscles. Because
of the acute pain, I was certain that
there were three black and blue
stripes under my half-pants.
ime passed, as it so often does. TSoon enough, it was nearing
the end of term and the memory of
the caning had considerably
dimmed.
It was on a Sunday that Prem
Singh Chamba and I decided to
break bounds to watch a movie in
town. I had secreted away some
cash, itself a crime in those days,
and we cycled to the cinema hall.
We purchased tickets for balcony
seats and sneaked into the hall only
after the lights were dimmed and
the advertisements before the
main feature had started. We were
ushered to two vacant seats in the
front row and we hugely enjoyed
the movie. But only till the
Interval.
When the lights came on in the
break, we realized with horror that
we were seated right next to Mr.
Kaul and Mr. Matthu, both
teachers in school. Prem panicked
but I stood my ground. “Let's
brazen it out,” I hissed. We
launched into an animated
conversation with both teachers >>
Gibson TalesFrom our Old Boys
KC Verma
Former Director,Research & Analysis Wing(RAW)
Class of 1965
THREE of the BestRemembering the time when I got punished for making
no mistake at all...
r. Raghubir Dayal, an emergency measure. As far as I coffee. Or maybe it was the
H o u s e M a s t e r o f knew, there was no great shortage thought that my appointment as a
Jodhpur House, had of this commodity. prefect was at par with declaration Minstituted the system of 'Three After a very brief investiture of war! But I hardly got any sleep
Bells'. It was a kind of an ceremony, consisting mainly of a that night.
emergency alarm and when the firm hand-shake, Mr. Dayal Next morning, immediately after
house bell was rung three times, invited me to his house for a cup of breakfast, I was told to meet Mr.
all of us were required to collect in coffee. He lived on the first floor of Gibson, the Principal, in his office
the garden between the two the main block of Jodhpur House before proceeding for Assembly.
blocks of Jodhpur House. and it was a rare privilege to be “When did you join the school,
I heard the 'Three Bells' for the invited, especially because it was KC?” asked Mr. Gibson.
first time in late 1962. The bells after 'lights out'. “In 1958, Sir,” said I.
rang just before Prep and, that “Wondering why you were made “And how many times have I
evening, Mr. Dayal informed us a prefect in such a hurry? Well, it given you 'six-of-the-best'?” asked
quite solemnly that China had has been decided to appoint you a Mr. Gibson, referring to the
attacked India. The only other College Monitor tomorrow; and caning which he often meted out
time that I remember the 'Three we can't appoint someone a to the more unruly boys for sundry
Bells' being sounded was in monitor when he is not even a transgressions.
February 1963, after dinner but prefect!” said Mr. Dayal. A “Not even once!” I declared,
before 'lights out'. Mr. Dayal, as College Monitor? I was in U1, or rather proudly. And rather
solemnly as on the earlier Upper One, for God's sake! No foolishly.
occasion, announced that he was one, but no one, was appointed a “Bend over!” ordered Mr. Gibson.
appointing me a house prefect monitor with another three years Zombie like, I did. And before I
with immediate effect. to go in school! Maybe it was the realized what was happening,
“Mighty queer,” I thought. prospect of becoming a monitor so Swish! Swish! Swish! Three of the
Prefects were never appointed as unexpectedly. Or maybe it was the best had landed on my posterior.
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about several issues, till it suddenly
struck Mr. Kaul that we should not be
there in the first place.
“My uncle is visiting Ajmer, Sir,”
explained Prem with a very straight face.
“He brought us for a treat, Sir, but his car
broke down, Sir, and he has gone to get it
fixed, Sir.”
That seemed to satisfy Mr. Kaul and we
watched the rest of the movie sitting on
the edges of the seats. Prem and I,
however, left the cinema hall before the
movie ended and cycled furiously back
to school. We did not want to be
overtaken by Mr. Kaul and Mr. Matthu
without the fictional uncle or his car.
That evening, Prem and I remained
apprehensive that we would be called by
our House Master, but no summons
came. The uncle story had held water!
At Assembly next morning, I stood at the
far end of the hall, possibly straighter
than usual. I met Mr. Gibson's
unwavering gaze from across the hall
and stared back in an almost defiant
manner. And I said under my breath,
“Yes, Mr. Gibson, I have lived up to your
expectations. I have earned my stripes.
We are quits!”
From across the hall, I thought I saw Mr.
Gibson give an almost imperceptible nod
of acknowledgement. And approval . . .
It is the un-quested fact which keeps hammering nails into my skull of philosophies,The un-quested fact...of being able to identify the image I see in the mirror.I was born as "me" but will i die as myself.If at all I die as myself,What is the difference between myself and the mirror image which i consciously construct every single moment.The portrait in the mirror is as much a part of me as is my true self.The question of being fake or false has always been a storm in my thoughts, As the consciously constructed "fakes" is a part of my own identity which i am aware of...So does it still remain "fake"?The line between fake and the true self somewhere vanishes...Because when I look at the image in the mirror... I am not sure...is it "me" or the "other-self"...May be there is no "other-self"OrMay be there is no "self " at all.
Self PortraitPoetry
Ayushman MitraClass of 2008 (Head Boy)
Studying films at St. Xavier’s, Kolkata
by
Illustration: Ayushman Mitra
DID YOUKNOW ?
Before the 1970s, Mayo College
students were called ‘Mayoians’, instead of ‘Mayoites’.
There were girl students in Mayo
College Campus till 1993!
The first Monitors' Meeting was held
on October 27th, 1905.
ROLE MODELSGiving it a Thought
Opinion
Zaheb Ahmad
Government Law College, Mumbai
Class of 2008
4th Year Law Student at
Although every place has its legends, why is it that some are more equal than others?
o start with, I was in a fix h a v e a m p l e n u m b e r o f
when I was asked to submit opportunities to excel in and earn
an article for the Mayo Mail. our names. I do not really know TAs much as I wanted to write the current situation, but let me
something, the fact that I hadn't tell you that we need to build a
really written much in the last correct form of environment and
three years meant that it would be attitude towards achieving
a definite struggle. After much excellence and this includes not
thought, I'm sharing something mocking somebody for doing
that most Mayoites would have something good. May it be a
experienced growing up in this college monitor or a badminton
colossal campus which is a world captain or a person involved in
in its own. Round Square, everyone is an
Well, I remember growing up in achiever in his own right. We
DD House looking up to all sorts need role-models in all fields, not
o f peop le in campus for only football or debating. It is only
inspiration, expecting that I within the 300 odd acres that
would be one of them someday. some fields are given preference
College monitors like Oliver over others. It is only here that
Sinclair or Nikhil Puri seemed some fields are thought to be
authoritative, wearing the black irrelevant. It is only here that
trousers and I'm pretty sure were being a part of the band earns you
role-models for many of us. So popularity across the road. All
were musicians like Pratap Aditya that happens only here. Believe
Narayan Deb or sportsmen like me, in the outside world every
Khalid Mubarak. The list is field is as important, as long as you
endlessly filled with Mayoites are an achiever. The school is
who have created a name for doing enough to acknowledge the
themselves. The point being that, excellence of the students in
although every place has its various fields. It is up to you now
legends, why is it that some are to change your mentality and give
more equal than others? credit to your peers for their
In an institution like ours, we efforts.
Another point is that you do not
need to be “cheaply popular”.
Getting a suspension letter or
getting close to getting one won't
earn you any respect; in
retrospect it will only seem
stupid. Some of these things may
not appeal to many of you but a
fraction of you who agree with
me can get things rolling. Relax,
this is not a revolution. It is only
what I believe should be the
environment to maintain Brand
Mayo on the cutting edge.
Getting a suspension letter or getting close to getting one won't
earn you any respect; in retrospect it will only
seem stupid.
““
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The Standard Mayo Graduate
The Mayo OutlookFrom our Old Boys
Charu Sharma
Class of 1974
Sports Commentator
Our years at Mayo can weave in us at least one common thread, one characteristic that binds us all.
ayo College, Ajmer,
is quite simply, what
each student wants Mit to be. After all, we are
individuals. Unique. And
therefore, we will take from
Mayo only what we each
choose to. The heritage
campus, with all its vast,
attendant facilities, waits with
open arms, year after year, for
batch after batch of young,
eager students. Some will hate
the regimentation. Some will
strive to excel in its many
sporting arenas. Some are
deeply attracted to the magic
of Academia. Others are
happy to float through. For
some, perhaps a forgettable
experience.
Just as we take differently from
Mayo, we will go on different
paths thereafter to chase our
calling. And, inevitably, end
up in incredibly different
scenarios. Together in school, propriety , kind, obl ig ing…
feeling like one. Without excessive wonderful meanings. The sum of
focus on our differences. Just a few my thoughts. Perfect. Regardless
years later, through diligence or of what and who we end up being
destiny, ending up being assessed on the material scale, we succeed if
for success through only one we are, what others may call,
primary, obvious criteria material 'decent'. Mayo succeeds if we are
gain. That is, whether we like it or essentially decent. The strangest
not, the way of the world. thing is, perhaps in comparison to
So, who, then, represents the many other sets of people, we
typical, standard Mayo graduate? probably are! Obviously, it's not
W h o , t h e n , s h o u l d t h o s e such a hard thing to be. Whether
responsible for educating us at consciously woven or not I'd like to
Mayo be pleased with? Only the believe it's the former - it's the
rich and/or famous? Tempting as it mysterious, unseen, omnipresent
may sound, I hope not. Surely our thread that surrounds our campus.
years at Mayo can weave in us at And everybody is responsible. The
least one common thread, one Staff, our Heritage, Alumni.
characteristic that binds us all. If However much we may try and
we are all indeed ambassadors of resist it, that thread entwines itself
Mayo and if our institution is within our DNA and leaves us with
forever going to be judged by the the choice of exercising the decent
calibre of our students -- present or option through the rest of our lives.
past then, within all our diversity, To be decent is not to be weak. It's
can we not possess a large dose of to let the world know that you've
some similarity? had the good fortune to have passed
The word that comes leaping to through the hallowed portals of an
mind, after sub-consciously exceptional educational institution,
competing with several other and have drunk from its most
words surely, is, DECENT. I treasured well.
c h e c k e d t h e d i c t i o n a r y
immediately! Respectable, not
immodest, recognizing the code of
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GermanyGymnasium Bei St. MichaelErasmus Widdman GymnasiumLise Meitner GymnasiumSchule Schloss SalemStiftung Landheim SchondorfStiftung Louislund
AustraliaThe King’s School
St. Philip’s College
UKEton College
Dulwich CollegeLoretto CollegeUSA
Hotchkiss SchoolChadwick SchoolAthenian SchoolSt. Andrew’s School
CanadaAppleby CollegeAshbury College
DenmarkHerlufsholm Skole
South AfricaBridgehouse College
Penryn CollegeStanford Lake College
PakistanCAS, Karachi
Mayo College - Student Exchange Programmes
The Exchange Dilemma Every student wants to represent Mayo in a school exchange program, but when you have so many choices to pick from, it becomes difficult to make a decision. Moreover, with the tough exchange selection procedure that was recently initiated in the school, one has to be careful with his overall performance too. The Mayo Mail makes an effort to solve this complicated problem by making a deep
analysis on the student exchange programs at Mayo College.
Text: Kushagra Agarwal and Sidharth ChughGraphics: Mridul Godha
Feature
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A Matter of
Prestige
The Schools
Eton College It is regarded as the best boys’ public school in the world. The school is a member of the G20 Schools Group.
Dulwich College It is one of the largest (in terms of numbers of pupils) independent schools in the United Kingdom. Being here is a great experience for cricketers.
Loreto College It is Scotland’s oldest and most prestigious school. Being here is a great experience for cricketers and students interested in theatre.
Duration: 2-3 months
Cost: ` 1,00,000
Age Group: 15-16 years
Co-ordinator: Mr. Sanjay Khati
Pros:
Most prestigious exchanges with old schools having a
glorious past.
Oldest exchanges and a perfect confluence of cultures.
Embellishes your CV like no other exchange does.
Normally, the prospective College Captains are sent
to Eton College.
Gives you the opportunity to see all of the Europe.
Great experience especially for cricketers as they get
to play on good, bouncy and pacey wickets.
Cons:
The schools often ask for cricketers only.
The boys chosen must have a local guardian in the UK.
Procuring visa is a big problem and takes a lot of time.
Expert Comment:
“Exchanges to these schools are by far the most reputed of
all exchanges in Mayo College. The students can pursue
their interests as they have a variety of programs to choose
from in each school. Boys achieve and gain a lot in sports,
theatre and public speaking. Also there is a feel-at-home
factor as their boarding school education system is very
similar to ours.” - Mr. Sanjay Khati
United Kingdom
The Schools
Gymnasium Bei St. Michael
The‘Complete’
Exchange
>>The BMW factory at Munich
Duration: 28 days
Cost: `
Age Group: 15-16 years
Co-ordinator: Mr. Rakesh Alfred
70,000
Pros:
Apprenticeship in world renowned companies like
Volkswagen, BMW, People's Bank, Wurth, Lapp Kabel.
Approximately 150 euros (` 10,500) are given by the
German Government as pocket money.
Visa is free of cost as the exchange is supported by the
German Government.
Amazing interchange of cultures because of stay with
host families.
Cons:
Language is a problem as it creates a big
communication gap.
Students can only attend English, Music, Sports and
theatre classes because all others are in German.
Expert Comment: “This exchange is a great initiative
since 2006 by the Ministries of Education of both the
countries. Now, the relationship between the partner
schools is much beyond formal exchanges. Our students
are always given preferential treatment there and there is
a great sense of camaraderie between the exchange co-
coordinators as well as the students. The future of this
exchange is even brighter.” - Mr. Yash Saxena
It is the biggest school in the region and also the oldest dating back to 12th century. It has the best Brass Band group in South Germany.
Erasmus Widmann Gymnasium Academically best in the town (Schwabisch Hall).
Lise Meitner Gymnasium
Most modern school in South Germany and completely based on IT learning. It is a 100% eco- friendly school and is run on solar power.
Germany
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A LongExposure
AustraliaThe School
The King’s School It is Australia's oldest school and forms one of the nine "Great Public Schools" of New South Wales. It is widely regarded as one of Australia's most prestigious private schools. The school is a member of the G20 Schools Group. This is a highly traditional school as it was initially built for the affluent Australian especially the Royalty and Military.
Duration: 2-3 months
Cost: `
Age Group: 15-16 years
Co-ordinator: Mr. Sanjay Khati
1,00,000
Pros:
This is the longest of all exchanges in Mayo College.
A long exposure gives time to settle down and absorb,
adapt to and assimilate a different culture. Extended stay
with the host families as well as in the boarding houses
makes it a perfect learning experience.
Comparatively, it is also the least expensive exchange.
Great and challenging outdoor activities like sky
diving, sea surfing etc.
This exchange is a perfect blend of modernity and
tradition. The students get to see exotic wildlife and
experience the amazing coastline.
The students attend an Outdoor Leadership Program
at the Grand Canyons that costs approximately 3000
Australian Dollars which is sponsored by their host
families.
Great outback as the students visit the Aboriginal
Australians and learn their culture.
Cons:
Language problem as the Australian twang is a little
difficult to understand.
The outback can be treacherous and a little dangerous.
Expert Comment:“This exchange is a great learning experience for
students who wish to pursue their further
studies in Australia. Mayo and King's, both are
based on the same ethos and there is a great
sense of respect and understanding. Personally,
I feel it is better than all other exchanges and by
far the least expensive keeping in mind the time
that one gets to spend in Australia. Comparing
with the RSC conferences and service projects,
the duration that the students spend there
makes it a true learning experience prohibiting
the huge amount of RSC fee.” - Mr. Sanjay Khati
Round Square Exchanges
Pros:
Students get to know about different
education systems of the world.
Cons:
The students miss out on a major part of
our academic curriculum.
Duration: 1-3 months
Cost: `
Age Group: 15-16 years
Co-ordinator: Mr. Yash Saxena
75,000-2,00,000
The SchoolsUSA
Hotchkiss School
Chadwick School
The Athenian School
St. Andrew's School
Canada
Appleby College
Ashbury College
Germany
Schule Schloss Salem
Stiftung Landheim Schondorf
Stiftung Louislund
Denmark
Herlufsholm Skole
South Africa
Bridgehouse College
Penryn College
Stanford Lake College
Australia
St. Philip’s College
Expert Comment: “Mayo has been a fore-runner in Round Square’s programs amongst all schools of India. Things are getting even better as many schools continue to approach us for seats.” - Mr. Yash Saxena
Academically oriented schools
Specialize in Theatre and Music
Well known for
vocational training
Well known for vocational training
Adventure and Sports training school
Sports oriented school
Pakistan Exchange
Across the border...
Duration: 7 days (as this will be our first visit)
Cost: `
Age Group: 15-16 years
Co-ordinator: Mr. Vijendra Singh
50,000
Pros: The culture and traditions of both the
countries are similar which makes it easy for
the students to adjust.
Staying arrangement with host families in
Pakistan makes it a good learning experience.
Cons:
Karachi is not considered to be a very safe
place so many students hesitate to be a part of
this exchange.
As it is a day school, the students don't get to
experience the boarding school life there.
The School
Centre for Advanced Studies (CAS), Karachi It is a modern school and is based on IB
curriculum.
The school is hugely involved into social
activities and works a lot for the welfare of the
society.
Expert Comment: “We earlier had an exchange
program with the Aitchison College, Lahore but then it
was discontinued due to some disturbances in the
relations of the two countries. Now, it is a great
initiative by Mayo College to restart a similar exchange
which is very important for the future of both the
schools as well as India and Pakistan. This will be our
first visit, we hope it goes good and proves to be a
learning experience.” - Mr. Vijendra Singh
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We did not have the privilege of a Girls' School next door. Our nearest haven was Sophia which was then a boarding School as well. The much awaited event was Sophia's annual fete for which we went on our bicycles. The entire road from Mayo to Sophia would have smelled of Old Spice after shave, which was the only lotion available those days and was used in liberal doses on this occasion.
“
”such as hair styles, acquiring girl was time to say goodbye and the
friends and using after shaves. We usual round of photography with
did not have the privilege of a Girls' our box cameras, farewells and School next door. Our nearest exchange of gifts took place. I was haven was Sophia which was then a amazed how ten years of my boarding School as well. The much formative years zipped past before I awaited event was Sophia's annual even realized it. fete for which we went on our
As I look back, there are some very bicycles. The entire road from
distinctive differences between the Mayo to Sophia would have
Mayo I got to know then and as I see smelled of Old Spice after shave,
i t n o w . M o s t o u t s t a n d i n g which was the only lotion available differences that strike me now were those days and was used in liberal the spontaneous bowing to and doses on this occasion.wishing a master, lack of obsession
Inter house events became fiercely for food. Ragging and bullying were competitive and annual triangular almost non existent. Our seniors with Daly, Scindia and occasionally were caring and protective. We the Doon School became landmark knew almost everyone in the events. Somewhere along the way School regardless of our seniority. we managed to catch up with our This was perhaps because of limited studies and gave our exams without numbers which rose to about 450 any undue pressure. However, we when my batch passed out and then had a fair share of boys whose visits the School was considered as to the temple increased as the final crowded!exams approached nearer! Soon it
Last term about thirty of us from
the classes of mid sixties met at
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DID YOUKNOW ?
Mr. A.R. Gupta is the only
Principal who died in service.
He passed away during a General
Council meeting due to a sudden
heart attack in 1983.
Dinesh Bhatnagar
Bursar,Mayo College
Class of 1967
The Second HomeFrom our Old Boys
My Years at Mayo College
Formative
Looking back at the days when Mayoites were not obsessed with food!
y first memory of
Mayo College is the
“tonga” ride from the Mmain gate to the office with my
father. It was awesome! To a boy
who was barely seven years old,
the Main Building appeared like
something out of a story book,
yet very formidable. The first
person to see us was none other
than the legendary Jack Gibson.
I was in a bit of a daze and can
b a r e l y r e m e m b e r t h e
conversation. He directed us to
Jaipur House which was then
the Boarding House for Prep
School. Classes were held in
Bharatpur House from class KG
to P-1 (class 3). The year was
1958.
It was a strange feeling to be
transported from the comforts
of home to a dormitory which
was shared by six boys. We were innocence and classes shifted to the
scrubbed and bathed by strange Main Building.
persons called “farashes” who also The new block and Central Dining
taught us to tie our shoe laces and Hall suddenly cropped up after the
“naras”. Friendships developed in summer break in 1962. We felt no time and we grew naturally into grown up and took pride in the Mayo lifestyle. There were odd attending School in these buildings. bouts of home-sickness but our Inter House rivalries started and we Headmistress, Mrs. Erickson (who found ourselves competing against had taught my mother as well) some of our closest friends in Colvin made us feel welcome. The House House. There was no rancour, just Mother, Mrs. Madan Raj and the good old fashioned horsing around. Matrons were firm but caring and All was well with the world and life concerned. We learnt our table was one great picnic. A major manners and handling of knife and development was our observation fork from them. By the time we and adaptation of the dressing styles finished Prep School; lasting bonds of our masters like M/s Jack Gibson, had already been forged. Raghuraj Singh and Nahar Singh.
We were taught “Mill on the Floss” The strength of Mayo increased by Mr. H.L. Dutt in his inimitable from about 250 to over 300 when style and almost all of us fell in love we entered Middle School (L-2 or with ”Maggie” the lead character in
class 4) in early '60s and our batch the book!!
was split between Jaipur and Colvin
Our transition from Middle School Houses. Prep School moved to New
Jodhpur and Kashmir Houses. I to Senior School (U2 or class 7)
filled us with apprehensions. I stayed back in Jaipur House with
moved to Jodhpur House Ajmer, half of my batch. Life changed Rajasthan and BT Houses being the drastically. We had the luxury of other three senior houses. Life double sharing rooms. We were b e c a m e m o r e s e r i o u s a n d expected to do our daily chores complicated with important issues ourselves, pranks took over
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Mayo from MhowMayo happens...From our Old Boys
Mayo has the strongest manifestations of its physicality, even from completely unanticipated quarters.
Manvendra Singh
Former Member ofParliament, Barmer
Class of 1982
rom the solitude of an Army
War College (Mhow) room,
Mayo seems far away. Actually Feverything seems far away from this
oasis of military learning. But then
Mayo has a way of being there,
appearing in the most unexpected
places, in the most startling manners
possible. As everyone in the Mayo
family knows, its magic never leaves
you, running as it does deep into the
bloodstream. Yet Mayo also has the
strongest manifestations of its
physicality, from completely
unanticipated quarters.
This facet came back to me in the
starkest of manner as I observed a
prematurely graying Colonel with a
gait and looks that seemed oddly
familiar. In the regimen expected of
military confines it was impossible
to call out to the Colonel, and that
too with his Mayo nickname. So the
prudent method of calling home was
resorted and sure enough the
identity was confirmed as first
suspected. Colonel Sanjeev Bakshi
and I were thickest of friends from
Class V when Prep School was in
today's Mayoor campus. And well
before it was relocated and renamed.
And we remained that way until
black square seniority levels. But
after that we barely even met, let
alone keep in touch.
It changed last month, in
ways only Mayo can make
happen. Sanjeev and I met up
again since leaving Mayo only
last month. And since then it has
been a non-stop conversation,
picked up from the one yesterday in
black square. Him and me were two
of the three in the batch who
expressed an interest in defence and
foreign affairs issues from well
before formal adulthood. We'd
discuss Soviet tactics in Afghanistan.
Or Head-Up Display characteristics of
a then new US fighter jet called F-16.
Solomon has not been sighted by
either of us since then, so that leaves
Sanjeev and me to retrace the
conversations from BT House, and
give then an update in Mhow. And
how we do that. Monisha, Sanjeev's
wife whom I'd never met before,
remarked the other day that we
seemed to be talking as if we were
simply continuing from school days.
We are actually, even if the Soviets
don't exist any more, and head up
displays can be had off the shelf. It is
just more contemporary despite its
continuity. Which is precisely what
Mayo is all about. And there are
witnesses in Mhow to testify to that.
The writer can be contacted at
Utkarsh Kumar
Delhi University
Class of 2011(Head Boy)
Studying at St. Stephen’s College
The writer can be contacted at
Mayo Life and ...BeyondThe spirit of Mayo never lets a Mayoite give up, it instead gives him the confidence and motivation to face the challenge head-on.
t has been almost six months started setting goals for myself and,
since my passing out of Mayo believe me, I never felt homesick
but still those memories after that. I tried almost everything Ioccupy my thoughts to a great that Mayo offered (keeping aside
extent. horse riding) and chose my areas,
The sense of being a Mayoite fills but at the same time kept
me up with passion and enthusiasm academics my priority. I took part
to take on the challenges of the in all the sports competitions and
competitive world. The cheerful tried to do my best and make my
memories often sail me through school proud. I took up violin as an
my hard times and I find myself instrument and practised for hours
moving ahead all over again. on it. Thanks to my parents who
The spirit of Mayo never lets me were always ready with violin and
give up instead it gives me the sports coaching classes back home
confidence, the motivation to face in my holidays.
the challenge head-on. Time passed, the exposure grew
I notice a change in me as well as in and so did the passion.
all my batch-mates when I find And so, I found myself taking up
myself in them, acting to situations Squash. I noticed that I wasn't very
considering the question, "How a talented, but managed to bridge
Mayoite should go about it". This this gap by my hard work. I became
proves the fact that, there is no so passionate that I did not mind
bigger a responsibility upon us, missing any other thing happening
than to safeguard the prestige of in school.
this institution and all of us are I actually started enjoying the
constantly trying to do our best. exhaustive feeling that comes to
Coming to my days, I joined Mayo you after a Squash session (and
in class four as a small boy with now, I find myself completely
hardly any talent and passion. But addicted to it). I went on to play
the vast exposure that Mayo Nationals and did quite well.
offered me gave me a motive and I Classes 11 and 12 were the most
enjoyable as well as the most
demanding ones . Career
decisions had to be taken; a new
level of academic course,
tougher squash, etc. put forth
me a big question mark. But the
toughest thing to realize was
that, there wasn't much time left
in Mayo. I found myself
comfortable with all the
questions except this one!
I actually started enjoying the
exhausting feeling that comes to you
after a Squash session (and now, I
find myself completely addicted to it).
““
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and by now, I had made such strong bonds
with my friends that I found myself nowhere
without them. And now, these bonds
mattered to me the most. I realized that it was
their support and encouragement that had
always kept me on a high note but could not
find a way to give even a little bit back to
them, which was indeed humbling. And this
fact, still keeps me grounded.
In my last year, as a Head Boy, I did feel a little
bit of pressure. The pressure, to which I had
always kept myself insulated. But that was
another challenge which I managed to do a
little bit of justice to, according to my
capability. But at the same time, I noticed that
this was the major thing that prevented
Mayoites from achieving high. Mayoites
tended to get exposed to peer pressure in very
young classes. This is indeed saddening
because this suppresses the talent and the
growth of passion. Giving it a little bit of
thought, I realized that this pressure is self
created by being so conscious towards other
people's views about oneself. And hence, it is
my advice to all the Mayoites not to get carried
away with what people say to you and keep
working towards a goal that you set for
yourself (everyone must have at least one
goal). And doing that takes only hard work,
respect towards everyone and a little bit of
focus.
In the end, I would like to thank the Editorial
Team of the Mayo Mail for giving this
opportunity to write in the news letter, and I
will always be grateful for that.
From the pages of Mayoor
Oct 22, 1971
Vir Sanghvi, the renowned columnist of Hindustan Times, was the senior editor of ‘Mayoor’ for a year. Below are excerpts from two of his editorials where he expresses his concerns regarding the shortage of articles:
The last issue made it on time despite all the pessimism I
expressed in the Editorial. The Mayoor has acquired a rather
dubious reputation of being the only fortnightly that
appears every three weeks. While our unpunctuality has, no
doubts, been exaggerated, it is quite true to say that we are
not always on time. This term, however, we have managed
to bring most issues out on time. This first issue was, of
course, an exception and came out late but this was because
at the beginning of every term it takes us time to get started.
You can help us keep on schedule by submitting your
articles early. It takes us over a week to get them printed.
We have managed to bring out another 12-page bumper
issue. We are grateful to all those who have contributed and
made this possible. For the first time we are printing
photographs as well and hope the experiment has been
successful.
We are aware that the final exams are fast approaching but
do continue writing for the Mayoor.
Feb 3, 1972The beginning of every term leaves us at a complete loss for
articles. This term was no exception. As a result we are late
but will try to make up (as we do every term) by having a
bumper issue later on in the term.
A poem written by Vivek Oberoi, acclaimed actor, when he was in Class X:
My Love For You
Unlike flowers that only bloom,Until they wither and die;
Unlike good times that come and go,And seasons that go by;
Unlike the river that stops to flow,Once the water dries;
Unlike the firefly that stops to glow,Once the creature dies.
Even if the stars, the moon, or the sun,
Don't appear in the sky;My love for you will always live,
Whether I live or die.
Each boy paid a sum of 50 per year for books,
stationery and medical attention. Otherwise no
fee was charged.
DID YOUKNOW ? The main building
was completed at a cost
of four lakhs in 1885
and formally opened by the Viceroy, Lord
Dufferin.
At Mayo, friendships were made
purely without motive
Life @ MayoOpinion
Rohit Sangwan
Executive Sous ChefTaj Lands End
Mumbai
In a boarding school like Mayo, your friends and your teachers are truly your family.
Class of 1995 (Head Boy)
e've oft heard the story of the little boy who reluctantly
trudged his way to the first day at a boarding school a place for
which he wasn't ready and where (he thought) he'd been sent Wmuch too early. The beginning of my story with my Alma Mater Mayo
College wasn't any different. While it may seem uncanny how many of us
relate to this tale, truth be told, the underlying reasons are quite evident.
Only a few can ever claim to be “ready” for the experience of the life of a
boarder. In fact, it isn't something one should attempt to be ready for
'dive and delve' would be better advice.
I joined Mayo's fold in the 5th standard, not even half as boisterous then
as I am now. In fact, at the beginning, the words “timid” and “meek” -
traits not inherent of me but brought on by the new way of life that I'd
suddenly been thrust in to - would have better defined me. Fear of
isolation ruled for a while, but all that was quick to ebb away and be
replaced by something not too easy to define, but quite tangible in my
personal sense of being. Mayo College not only teaches its students, it
literally moulds them into better men. Schooling here teaches you
fundamentally everything, right from the simple albeit vital task of
setting up your closet to self-organization; Mayo prepares you for life.
Another facet of life at Mayo one cannot forget is the sports. Even in my
times, the sheer size of our football fields, tennis courts and of course, my
love, Basketball courts were both intimidating and inspiring. Oh! The
games we played and the fun we had! And one surely cannot forget the
reward that always went to the winning house butter chicken and fruit
trifle at the house parties & stuffed omelets in senior mess!
However, if I were asked what is most precious to me from those years, I'd
think of just one thing relationships. In a boarding school like Mayo,
your friends and your teachers are truly your family. The relationships
we developed then are unlike any we create later in life; friendships
purely without motive. Can someone studying in a day school even
contemplate knocking on a teacher's door at as ungodly an hour as
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Can someone studying in a day school even
contemplate knocking on a teacher's door at as
ungodly an hour as midnight to satisfy a
growling stomach? That's what we could do at Mayo - and our teachers would welcome us and ensure
we left overfed.
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midnight to satisfy a growling stomach? That's
what we could do at Mayo - and our teachers
would welcome us and ensure we left overfed.
To state a true example of the connect we
shared with our teachers, unaffected by time
and distance, would be the mention of Mr.
Joshi the teacher who taught us clay modeling.
In the recent past when I was to represent my
hotel for Culinary Olympics in Germany I
called Mr. Joshi for help at his home in Pune.
Here was a teacher who'd retired when I was in
the 7th standard and I hadn't met in 20 years.
Yet it took only moments for that connect with
him to light up again, as if we'd never parted
ways at all. It was Mr. Joshi who helped me
with one of the preparations for the Culinary
Olympics a chocolate sculpture. Years after I
have graduated from Mayo College, it continues
to reach out to touch my life regularly.
I am repetitive in stating Mayo's role in helping
me reach where I am today. It is because of the
foundation that Mayo gave me that today I am a
fairly successful chef. It taught me to never give
up. It is because of Mayo that I am given
opportunities today to travel around the world
to visit some of the most picturesque locations.
Though, whenever I am asked about my
favourite destination for a holiday, my answer
is certainly Mayo where I can once reminisce
the best days of my life. It is only now, that I am
a father, that I realize the relevance of those
days. Maybe, just maybe, this dream of visiting
Mayo will be accomplished once my children
go to Mayo.
Taj Lands End, Mumbai
ou can never take Mayo away from a Mayoite. This is Ywhat I got to hear from every Mayoite I met around the
globe. I never really understood the true meaning of it until I
graduated from the school myself. And now, there's not been a
day, when I don't go around saying the same to anyone I catch
hold of. Mayo is something that gets deep within your blood.
And I won't be saying this unless I hadn't heard Mayoites even
from the late 50's or 60's batch talk about it with the same
passion as me. What does this mean? Simply, that even after
over a century Mayo still carries its pride in style and
continues to create leaders.
There has lately been this question being raised on Mayo's
credibility in creating the “gentlemen” it promises to make out
of a child. Also, that it isn't paying as much attention on
studies as a school should. But today, as times change, the
definition of a gentleman and 'good student' changes too.
Today, work isn't limited to just the table. A person must be
exceptionally versatile and equally confident. And being a
Mayoite, I can say that's exactly what Mayo has made me.
Talking about academics, I think inspite of not paying
attention to it, Mayo is consistently taking a leap in its board
results.
Something I'd like to say for the current students - a fairy tale
is only as good at its climax. So it is necessary to fill in the holes
in your story before you graduate from the school and grab
every opportunity possible. And something equally important
is to carry the flag with pride and spread the true definition of
a “Mayoite” across the globe.
of a ...MayoiteThe true identity Rananjai Singh
Class of 2011Studying Architecture
By
in School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal
Photograph: Rananjai Singh Contact: rananjai@
gmail.com
Playing a double role...From our Old Boys
Every Mayo graduateI know is a very
person...practicalCapt. Sushil Karwasra
Class of 1982 joined class 6th and went through all the drills of the initial days in a
boarding school. My first class, I clearly remember, was an English
Lesson with Mr. Samar Bhaduri who too was teaching his first lesson at IMayo College.
During my school life, Mayo laid great emphasis upon discipline and
studies, the levels of discipline were of different nature then. The methods
of enforcing 'verticals' were very harsh but effective. My Principal (Mr.
SSN Ganju), was a tough man but innovative in imparting punishments
whenever our mischief crossed the lines. But what we are today is only
because of the strictness and the discipline that was then enforced on us.
Today, as an Old Boy, I can proudly mention that I have been able to
achieve much more than what I had dreamt of in those days. I find, in
myself, a better person who can remain positive under any circumstances
and manage situations, good or bad, that life brings with it. For the last
three years, by virtue of my experience in the army, I am imparting expert
training in the corporate world which includes development of leadership
qualities, motivation and team building through outdoor adventure
activities (OBT).
Every Mayo graduate I know is a very practical person, full of zeal and with
a determination coupled with courage to fulfill his dreams.
I only wish my son Rajat Karwasra (Class X, Jodhpur House) graduates
from Mayo as a better human being and is able to confront all the
challenges of life to stand as a winner in all the situations presented before
him.
Talking statistically, till date approximately 13000 Mayoites (100 students
per year for the last 130 years) have made and are making themselves and
this institution proud by their deeds and acts.
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Save the Earth!From our Old Boys
HH Maharao Brijraj Singh of Kotah
Ex-President, Mayo College General Council
Class of 1952
Our Monsoon and WaterMother Nature does not take kindly to man's mindless fiddling with her. No one in authority gives a thought towards this problem, no one cares a fig!
have been asked by the
student Editor-in-Chief of
The Mayo Mail to contribute Ian article to this newsletter in time
for our annual P.G. They have also
asked other Old Boys who are well
k n o w n a s j o u r n a l i s t s o r
commentators to do so. Why I
have been honoured to do so in
such distinguished company I do
not know, but I am doing the best
under the circumstances.
I have believed that we in India are
facing a water crisis. Although we
read in the papers about this, I
personally do not see any serious
efforts or concrete policies or
actions to combat this emerging
scenario. This is the typical
manner in which our government
moves. We too are lackadiasical in
our attitude. Till the disaster
strikes, we pay only lip-service in
our chalta hai attitude! It is high
time India awakens to this serious
phenomenon and does something
concrete in fighting the looming
grim crisis.
During the Chau Maasa or the
monsoon season, the majority of
our cities, towns and villages face
annual flooding. This is mostly a
man made phenomenon, which
has been increasing as the years go
by. Fifty years ago we did not hear
or see such things, at least not in
the manner and in the frequency
that it happens now. Now it is
taken for granted by the public that
after a good shower our localities
will be flooded, our roads will go
under water affecting public life.
Our storm water drains are never
cleaned. Our civic administration
is next to zero. Practically every
municipality is riddled with
corruption, inaptitude and
mismanagement. In the greed for
the lucre, land mafias are more
powerful than the government
agencies. Illegal houses or colonies
come up or are allowed to be built
without any sanctions in the
natural beds of rivers or lakes.
When natural drainage is blocked
by such mindless “development”,
the slightest heavy rainfall floods
these illegal colonies. Mother
Nature does not take kindly to
man's mindless fiddling with her.
No one in authority gives a thought
towards this problem, no one cares
a fig! The result is there for all to
see. Land values are believed to be
more important than water. And
so this colossal wastage of public
exchequer goes on year after year.
A good dose of rain drowns the
city, town or village. The
aftermath in the clean-up, in
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DID YOUKNOW ?
The first ten residential houses
for boys cost approximately r4.5 Lakhs.
Prithviraj House used to be the
Principal’s House, with a very
beautiful garden, where we now
have the junior tennis courts.
Durgadas House used to be the
Vice-Principal’s residence and
was called Madden House.
The Junior Swimming Pool is
older than the Gibson Pool.
Mayo College was made a public
school only after 1947.
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rehabilitation of people living in
these illegal colonies, is a total
wastage of funds. If only theses
illegal colonies were disallowed
at the very beginning there would
be no flooding of housing
colonies. The old parts of a town
or a city never get flooded. It is
only our new townships and
colonies built with scant regard to
natural drainage which are
affected by floods.
The economic loss which India
suffers annually due to floods is
s i m p l y t o o l a r g e a n d i s
incalculable! And each year
perhaps this loss grows more. It is
quite clear and evident that the
rains are becoming more variable
and more extreme in intensity.
Deforestation increases the
frequency and severity of floods.
In other words the rainfall is
g e t t i n g m o r e a n d m o r e
unpredictable and when it comes,
the ferocity is great. For example,
this year in a single day it rained
the entire yearly average of
rainfall in Kutch. In Jaisalmer city
one saw temples awash with hip-
deep flood waters in August.
Witness the twin typhoons that
hit the Philippines, deluging it.
And Bangkok got swamped with a
raging flood which had 1/3rd of
Thailand in water which is quite
unprecedented! We saw the great
River Mahanadi bursting its
banks and turning Orissa into a
vast lake. In Bihar ravaging rivers
are an ever increasing spectacle.
Now it is a certainty in the new
Kota built without planning or
thought after 1950 - that it will
get floods if it rains well.
Asia has seen this summer epic
monsoon rains, causing billions of
dollars in damage. So what does
this all point to? It is apparent that
something strange is afoot in the
way our climate works. A climate
change is very much in the
making whether we wish to
believe it or not. Scientists say
that they are now beginning to
distinguish between a normal
monsoon and what they say is
showing up as an extreme rain
event. The monsoon is a very
complex matter to comprehend
and predict, dependent on many
variables spread across half the
world.
Therefore, it becomes important
that we understand this vital
factor and change the way we
think and deal with water. A total
of 90% of all the rain is lost to us as
it drains away in the seas. It is
getting more and more evident
that rainfall in future shall come
in greater unpredictable patterns.
We shall see more severe
downpours. If we can harvest it,
conserve most of it for our use, for
our economic and agricultural
benefit, we shall prosper.
Channelisation and holding of
rain water, at every place must
become our mission. It is the only
way for a bright future-for water
is life.
Talking BusinessFrom our Old Boys
Vikram Singh Mehta
Chairman, Shell Group of Companies, India
Class of 1969
The Challenges AheadIronically, the current disturbances in the world economy
offer the young a huge opportunity.
he international and
domest ic backdrop
against which the Ts tudent s o f Mayo are
studying and playing is not
bright.
The world economy is in the
throes of slow growth;
f i n a n c i a l i m b a l a n c e ;
unemployment and resource
scarcity. America faces a
massive fiscal deficit and
polarized politics. In Europe,
Greece, Spain, Italy, Portugal
are finding it difficult to
service their debt and there is
a real risk that the Euro-zone
might fall apart. Japan is still
struggling to recover from a
decade of no growth. China,
the Middle Eastern countries
and Brazil are still pushing
ahead but even their growth
rates have slowed. In addition
the world economy is facing
the danger of global warming and
environmental pollution. People
still debate as to when and by how
much the temperature will increase
and what will be its consequences on
sea levels, rainfall, etc. but very few
now question the fact that man is
responsible for the current
ecological and climatic imbalance. opportunism and greed has opened And even fewer doubt that up.something must be done to weaken
the linkage between economic The best and brightest of my father's development and environmental generation went into public life. degradation. They joined the private sector only if
they could not get into the Indian In India also there are worrying Foreign Service or the Indian signs. The economy has faltered the Administrative Service. The best initial projections that economic and brightest of my generation growth would be 9% in 2011-12 has chose the private sector and in now been scaled down to 7 - 7.5%; particular the financial institutions. inflation remains stubbornly close to The pendulum should now be double digit; industry is not swinging back. The challenges investing in new capacity and there ahead are immense and leaders of is a broad based concern about the character and principles are now quality of our leadership and urgently required. Whether in governance. private life or public service, people
Paradoxically, this situation offers must recognize that personal
the young a huge opportunity. It fulfillment cannot be achieved at the
offers them the chance to redeem cost of public interest. I am glad and
the mistakes made by their elders. It proud that Mayo engenders in its
offers them the hope that with the students this balance between
right mix of education, ambition and personal aspirations and principled
principles they can occupy the lifestyles.
pub l i c space tha t po l i t i ca l
It offers them (youth) the chance to redeem the mistakes made by their elders and the hope that with the right mix of education, ambition and principles they can occupy the public space that political opportunism and greed has opened up.
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The IdentityRightMayo Days
Opinion
Always remember, you are the only one to decide what’s right...
was never fond of creative was so scared, I didn't look up once. It
freedom. More so, because I never was like I was reading myself a book Iconsidered myself creative in the at night, murmuring tid-bits for my
first place. So when the editor of The own hearing. Zero on projection,
Mayo Mail asked me to write on zero on eye contact and maybe a five
anything, it was tough to choose. I am in diction. I unanimously secured last
not qualified to preach, nor am I old position. The most embarrassing
enough to teach. So, I thought I moment ever. Next year, Class 8,
would just share two stories of my same situation. When I was asked to
student life at Mayo. debate again, I knew I would say no.
But I said yes. Primarily, because in It was the year 2004; I was a new
class 8 you are so scared of the whole student (Class7) in Oman House.
new house-new senior-housemaster Introverted and socially awkward, I
scenario that you just don't argue. sat rather comfortably in the
Also because I felt that it couldn't be backbenches of all student activities.
any worse. I had already declared Mr.Sanjay Khati (My English
myself a fool, rather publicly. So I did teacher) would often make me read
it, and I came first. After that, there the chapters of our literature text
was no looking back. Now when I books aloud. I used to hate it, I would
think about it, I know that it all have just preferred doing nothing.
happened that day when I went with Later in February, we were to have
nothing to lose. So lesson number 1: the Oman House Inter Section
In school, avail every opportunity, Debate. I was chosen to be the
accept every challenge and embrace participant from 7 E. I had never
every new adventure with an I-have-debated before, nor had possessed
nothing-to-lose attitude. If you truly any ambition for it. On the final day,
think about it, you actually don't.I stood on the podium at Bikaner
Pavilion. About a hundred faces For a long time after joining Mayo, I
looked down on me as I read from my was a complacent boy. I lived in my
scribbled and torn pieces of notes. I own little world. It was a vulnerable
Devvrath Bhartia
Class of 2009Studying BSc Business Mgmt.
at King’s College, London
I stood on the podium at the
Bikaner Pavilion. About a hundred
faces looked down on me...I was so
scared, I didn't look up once. I
unanimously secured last
position. The most embarrassing moment ever.
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The Miracle called Mayo
age, where I had a series of personality
paradoxes. There is an urge to find
acceptability, to emerge as the star
among your friends. For some you
become cool by abusing the faculty.
For the others, you become cool if you
are a football or cricket champ. Or for
most, you become cool just by being
with cool people. I never became cool,
though I really wanted to at times. But
what it ended up doing to me is that is
caused an identity crisis. There were
groups, not individuals. I did what
everybody or 'my group' did. It led to
what in schools is famously called
“peer pressure.” Trust me, it's the
worst thing you can let happen to you.
I know it's easier said than done, I've
been there and done that. But much
later in life, or actually maybe even in
class 11 or 12 you regret it. Sure at
times, I ended up as the fool. At times,
I was called uncool. I also lost some
friends. However, I became me. It
took me 4 years, the journey from an
invisible boy to a present individual.
Lesson 2: Come into your own, leave a
mark. Of yourself, not of your
company. Separate yourself.
The choice is yours for grabs. Choose
the right attitude, and choose the
right identity. And remember, you
are the only one to decide what's
right.
utting your son in a boarding school is like letting your heart
walk out of your body. And you still do that because of the
innumerable advantages that it offers. It is an experience Pthat every child must go through at least once in his life time. A
boarding school like Mayo provides an environment conducive to
the all-round development of a child. It provides you opportunities
to grow, to lead, to be a team player and more importantly to be a
good human being. It puts you in touch with reality and also opens
the door to endless possibilities.
It teaches you the importance of success and also teaches you that
success is nothing but failure turned inside out. It allows you to
understand people and not be judgmental about them; it allows you
to learn from the mistakes that others make, it allows you to
challenge your limits and it gifts you with friends for life. It aids you
to be fiercely independent and yet be humane. It makes you
physically tough as well as mentally enduring. It provides you with
an opportunity to unleash the potential that lies within you. It
teaches you to be happy even when you are far away from your
loved ones and you reckon the worth of the larger family that you
are made to be a part of. It instills in you a sense of equality and fair
play by providing you with the same opportunities that it does to
everyone else. However, it also tells you that sky is the limit, if only
you are able to reach out...... It encourages you to be different in a
world which is becoming increasingly similar. It guides you to live
by your value system and it also equips you to make one of your
own.
Mayo teaches you time management, it teaches you multi-tasking
and how to utilize your resources to the optimum, it teaches you to
take pride in yourself, it teaches you humility and team building;
all of which are vital virtues for a child to inculcate in himself. It
teaches you to stretch your limits and then to redefine them! It
The called Mayo MiracleRakhee Garg
by
Eng. Dept.Junior School
Illustration: Pranav Mitra
makes you disciplined, and yet so
very flexible.
It teaches you the importance of
food and what it is to sleep on an
empty stomach. It teaches you to
take the highs and lows of life in
your stride and still not lose focus. It
also teaches you to value what one
have been blessed with. It teaches
you to make choices and also tells
you that life is not all about multiple
choice questions. It teaches you to
take a decision and stand by it. It
makes you believe that it is not the
decision that is right or wrong, but
it is ultimately what you make of it.
It just doesn't teach you to make the
best of your life while you are there,
but also tells you how different the
world is, outside the campus. It
teaches you to hold your head high
and at the same time, to keep your
feet firmly planted on the ground.
And the preaching doesn't end
here....for what you gain from an
institution like Mayo, isn't
something that can be summed up
in an article...it's the belief in
yourself, the will to make a
difference and an undying faith to
make it all happen that you plant in
your being while you are here. It is
so firmly rooted in you when you
step out, that it helps you to bridge
all the gaps, overcome all the
obstacles and at the same time
accept all that life has to offer-with
grace and dignity. And it's only then
that you bow down in reverence to
your Alma Mater, and thank
destiny for letting the miracle called
'Mayo' happen to you!
Mayo...I still in youliveWhile still in Mayo, a major confusion in my mind was that why does no old boy describe his life in Mayo so aptly that it seems just right; now, when I am in those shoes, I know, how inexplicable this feeling is...
Akshay Kumaria
Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.)Kirori Mal College, DU
Class of 2010 (Head Boy)
t the Delhi University metro station, this got stuck inside my head A“Your sacred space is where you find yourself again and again.”
For others, this probably is an ordinary caption on the advertisement
board, but to me, it's the main gate of Mayo- from where I entered,
from where I left. It directs me to the place which taught me how to
connect the dots of life and not settle with an average picture. It
reminds me of my first lesson, in my own words - Imagination of the
young is not embellished.
It is bold not cold.
If you don't know about it, it has chosen to skip you.
This actually, also reminds me that lessons are not just learnt inside
classrooms, something that I learnt here too.
This 'if' made me work and achieve what my Mayo records show.
It's a matter of practising continuously, what you believe in, and
letting the rest happen on its own. Things will happen slowly- that's
why someone discovered 'time'.
There's no ideal thing to do, and that, according to me is the best part
about being in Mayo. It suggests, without governance! We taste our
freedom here, and here, we learn to keep it with ourselves. How
fortunate we guys are, to have studied here, a place where there are
limitless opportunities and there are no boundaries to spontaneity-
that's how every individual dreams of living, and more fortunate are
we, to have experienced this early in our lives.
Mayo, I still live in you- you still live in me. You are a friend, a dear
friend, who always will stand by me, silently, I know. Of course, you
don't talk much, but when I am near you, you grasp me in your arms
and make me feel proud of your love.
You love every child of yours equally, and yet your love is undivided.
You give us time and have nourished us well. I am sure you'll always
stay the same-the best parent to some, house to some, school to some
but a memory to all. Love you a lot!
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Best of (2011)The Mayo MailHowlers Opinion Polls
Let's there be light!
Everybody sit jao!
Please be relax.
I can't see any pen moving!
Are you 9-A?
Save me from habits that harms…
You was cheating!
I will reach before you, but you should already be there!
I have been featured in the Times of India of New York!
She is an Old Boy of Mayo Girls.
There was an earthquake in the city of Japan.
What a tradegy!
I want to be an Mayo Mail editor.
Not everybody will go, only onebody will go.
When I lost my temper, I lose it!
She has two children, a daughter and a girl.
Red is perhaps the most colourful colour.
Sir, don’t give me a tick for without reason.
I’ll letter-write to the Principal!
Make two single lines.
Do you think it's high time Mayo implemented IB in its curriculum? (Issue No. 41)Yes: 65.32%No: 26.53%Can’t Say: 8.16%142 voters
Do you pay attention to assembly talks and workshops? (Issue No. 42)Yes: 47.30%No: 40.54%Can’t Say: 12.16%174 voters
What do you prefer: Sports or Academics? (Issue No. 43)Sports: 34.78%Academics: 19.57%Both: 45.65%189 voters
Do you think Mayo College should try out Invigilator-free exams? (Issue No. 51)Yes: 85.64%No: 13.26%Can’t Say: 1.1%181 voters
Which is your favourite newspaper? (Issue No. 56)The Times of India: 73.41%The Hindustan Times: 12.08%The Hindu: 4.23%The Indian Express:3.63%Others: 6.65%331 voters
Defining SuccessA successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the
bricks others have thrown at him
Krishit Arora
BT House
Class X
ard work is the key to success. For generations and generations, this
assertion was a golden rule, something that defined success. With a shift in
paradigm, not only has the lock evolved, but the keys have also. This is the Hera of technocrats; of combinations and permutations. Today, 'one' is too small a
number to achieve greatness. The master lock of success cannot be opened by a
single key. You need an exceptional permutation.
Though I have tested my findings only in a game of Monopoly, yet I am sure they
stand true for the material world as well. A physics fanatic, I'll express it, as an
equation:
Success = Character * Intelligence * Luck
Character refers to hard work and qualities of honesty, courage, determination
and integrity. Hard work, alone, cannot guarantee success. One's sincerity, guts,
grit and veracity help pave the path for success. It is one's character that is tested
during tough times. 'A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with
the bricks others have thrown at him'. What one does under pressure, defines the
path ahead. 'A diamond is just a piece of coal that has performed best under
pressure.'
Intelligence is the spine of a success. In the competitive world today, it is not hard
work, but smart work that is preferred. One must know where sweat has to be
invested and must separate oneself. A very naïve, but true example- A donkey
works for 18 hours and sleeps for 6, while its vice-versa for a lion. But the lion is
the king. Intelligence also includes making choices and decisions. Life is a bunch
of dilemmas. It is our choices that make us. Therefore, do what you love and love
what you do!
Luck is a combined subset of both character and intelligence. While one may work
hard and intelligently, without luck by the side, it becomes too difficult to attain
success. Luck may not be supportive, but it can surely be molded. One must
remember destiny is not predestined; it is made every second by one's actions. If
one can live and let others live cheerfully around him, the future is prosperous.
Eventually, it is the sum of one's deeds that uplifts one's luck.
According to the equation, if any of the above is missing, there is no success.
Though different people may perceive success in different ways, you need all of
these ingredients, maybe in different quantities. As a final point, success is not the
destination; it is a journey, a continuous progress.
It is not hard work, but smart work that
is preferred...A donkey works for
18 hours and sleeps for 6, while its vice-versa for a lion. But the lion is
the king.
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Today every eye emerges expelling enmity,
Only some stray souls search serenity.
Mere mistakes make mighty men mad,
Only lunatic lamenters like loving lonely lads.
Raged, rampaging rats rip righteous remaining rootless,
Revered rulers reign rustic ruins, raized ruthless.
Order offenders omnipresent obnoxiously overpampered,
When will we win, which wretched wonder?
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A b s t r a c tPoetry
The Editorial Team
The Last Prize Giving
by Ankit Mittal
Class X
by Ankit Mittal
Class X
by Ankit Mittal
Class X It is that time of the year
again...the Prize Giving has
arrived, and sadly, this will
be my last one here. Right
since the time I joined
Mayo, the most cherished
memories I have are of the
PG. I only hope that when I
attend this event the next time, as an Old Boy, I
am as happy, satisfied and confident as I am
today. Also, I wish all the very best to my batch
for their upcoming Board Exams and the
present boys for their time ahead at Mayo.
f I had never walked into Ithis three hundred acre
campus, the meaning and
motive of this four letter
world called LIFE would
never have ignited in my
mind. My best time at
Mayo College included
those times where my mind was enthralled with
emotion, elation and euphoria. My time at
Mayo College can be easily called the Kodak
Moment of my life…so say cheese!
Maayank Murti
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