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  1. The Holi Hullabaloo

    Holi, as I have always understood it, is not just a festival. It is an elaborate military campaign disguised as revelry, where strategic maneuvers, sudden ambushes, and the occasional betrayal by one’s closest allies are par for the course.

    It is supposed to be the festival of colors, but …

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  2. A Birthday Toast to Dr. Sanjay Desai

    Sanjay arrived at KHS in the 6th grade, a quiet, unassuming chap, the sort of fellow who wouldn’t dream of causing a ruckus in class. Naturally, we didn’t talk much. But fate, in the form of the 8th-grade French class, flung us together. Not that we actually conversed …

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  3. Harish Comes Calling

    One lazy Sunday morning, several months back, my pal Harish dropped by unannounced. After the usual pleasantries and Harish devouring half a dozen of my mother's beloved laddoos, we delved into reminiscing about our school days.

    Both of us held our alma mater in high esteem, though our academic trajectories …

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  4. Punishments Galore

    "Speaking of punishments," I ventured, "do you think there were some students who never faced the rod?"

    "Absolutely," replied Harish sagely, "like Smruti, for instance. She appeared as docile as a lamb."

    "Don't let appearances deceive you," I cautioned. "There was a mischievous streak hiding within her."

    "Supriya is another …

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  5. The Ghost Who Walks

    Ah, the naivety of youth! We KHS students were a curious bunch, either blissfully ignorant of the consequences of our actions or possessed of an unshakeable belief that any tall tale would wash with the teachers.

    Take Ashok , for instance. How on earth the most mischievous imp in the school …

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  6. The Great White Bench Debacle

    "Do you remember our 9th std class?" Harish asked suddenly.

    "Yes, yes," I replied eagerly. "It was the only class in the school with stairs."

    And do you remember the great white bench debacle?" said Harish, eyes twinkling with nostalgia.

    "Who would forget that?" I replied, shaking my head at …

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