I’ll be there for u……………

We laughed on the worst of jokes. Jokes which were not even the slightest bit funny. We fought fake fights. We abused and swore obscenities on each other only to let the hilarity go on. We saw each other act cute half asleep at 5.30 in the chilly mornings.

We were seven people in Tent No. 15, who got used to each other’s system, reactions, behaviour and habits. There was never a bias in the heart while we pulled each other's leg inducing racism in our humor (of the small towns and the NCR, North and South India, Bihar and UP). In all this, Varun Anand aka Tau was our serendipity. He is of the league of the legendary Jaspal Bhatti, maybe better for his spontaneity.

It was the best time to know our friends. Small gestures spoke, while we tried to keep the little boy’s ego alive and never accepted our affection. Ashish Bhardwaj returned from half a kilometer to show me a very cute child. He knew I love kids.

Ashwini kept us motivated and remained awake all the time while we prepared for the debate. Six different treatments were offered when Chilraj hurt his wrist. We cracked few more sick jokes just to make sure he forgets his pain.

“Dude u rock!”, was what Ashwini was told by everyone, when he danced non-stop for almost 2 hours (and a dance it was!). We made an effort to share all our experiences together. All of us together opened the prize we’d won in the debate. Help was never asked for, it came on its own. I was stunned when Amit Thakur washed Chilraj’s plate after dinner.

Our being together had some side effects as well. I who boast of a sophisticated taste of music, for the first time in my life was made to listen, sing and actually enjoy the worst filmi songs. (Tainu ghodi kinne chadaya bhootni ke, tera tera suroor, jumma chumma, choli ke piche, gutar gutar, kukdoo koo…).

As a passive listener I had no option but to learn all the abuses I could fathom and fired them at any opportunity I could. Vineet Neoliya (of the ‘Jab tak suraj chand rahega, Vineet Neoliya naam rahega’ fame) was shocked when I threw a Bhain@#%$ at him. Being a rookie I, at times muddled up a few of them, in fact mixed them pretty badly. What was supposed to be of the sister became mother’s and vice versa. At times I invented my own. Chetan was usually my guru while an analysis was followed there after. The research was lead by our dearest Ashwini. He surprised a lot many with his extreme transmission.

All of us were perfect for our Tent No. 15. We wouldn’t have, had we not had it to share it with the ace shooter Varun Seth. We have shared the rarest experience of our lives together it might not just be a mere co-incidence but a fortune surely.

At this moment I remember these lines:

“I'll be there for you, when the rain starts to pour.
I'll be there for you, like I've been there before.
I'll be there for you, cause you're there for me too.”

Dos and Don'ts at the MTC:

Dos
1. Drink a lot of water to avoid acidity.
2. Take an antacid/ Eno along to avoid the piss.
3. Take fewer clothes (you won’t take the uniform off)
4. Take blankets instead. (The nights are freezing)
5. Contribute as much as you can.
6. Make as many friends as possible.
7. Start building stamina (to complete the Cross Country Race)
8. Eat less (you can easily loose there)
9. Apply a lot of sunscreen.
10. Change socks.
11. Share your quilts (to get the extra warmth).
12. Take a moisturizer (we used boroline and himalaya lipguard)
13. Use tissue papers. (They are easier)
14. Remain down to earth. (to extract the best out of everyone)
15. Take part in the debate. (call me if you need help winning it)
16. Drink less water after the sunsets. (The bath rooms are far)
17. Give 100% with a smile during all tasks.
18. Learn some great jokes/ stories. (else the tent mates would harass you asking the most personal questions)
19. Build a stamina to laugh. (It would naturally prop up when least expected)
20. Cut nails. (it is hygienic)
21. Learn good songs along with lyrics.
22. Take deodorants (It works as a tent refreshner)
Don’ts
1. Don’t eat chewing gums and talk rough. (It looks very cheap)
2. Don’t carry your earphones. (You’ll create your own music)
3. Don’t carry any food from home. (You’d bring it back)
4. Don’t disrespect nature.
5. Don’t escape from doing any task.
6. Don’t eat radish/ mooli. (you know why)
7. Don’t carry playing cards etc. (talk instead)
8. Don’t act selfish. (It comes back to you)
9. Don’t be careless and casual (It saves time)
10. Don’t sleep a lot (Hold conversations under the quilts instead)
11. Don’t act too pricey. (You’d badly need your friends)

Musings from the class-room!

I dedicate this post to my classmates at the B-School; this is not a tribute to them nor is this an effort for eulogizing them and what they mean to me. These six months I spent with my classmates have been very fruitful. I so much wanted to have friends with different league of people who I’ve found here. This could be a way of my saying thanks to those who have been there for me and have heard me. It is also an attempt to say hello to those I am yet to become acquainted with.

To put in a flavor of creativity I have written a few lines for each person whom you have to identify. You could answer these riddles at the COMMENTS box.

1. She’s cutest, sweetest and very fair,
I’ve never seen her in despair.
My friend called her the account’s queen,
Wearing a smile she’s always seen.

2. Shedding some weight would turn him so handsome,
He in no time solves any problem,
Need I add a line?
He was this class’ first friend of mine…….

3. A few elitists the class adorns,
Found in groups they are never alone.
They failed the extroverts and the friendly type,
Guess, the grapes would never ripe.
{That's a group guys.}

4. Tici-tac, tici-tac, such is her gait,
For her it is hard work and not fate.
Always punctual she’s never late,
In ITBA her score was great!

5. His humility could be deceptive,
Modesty quite seductive,
A lobbyist he could very well become,
Guys you would never find him glum.

6. Na jeen kisinu dendi hai, Na maran kisinu dendi …
Wo bas tap tap tap tap khoon pindi hai :-)
She’s the first girl I made my friend,
She’ll surely remain till the end!

7. Inki aawaz inki pehchan hai,
Ghar mein bhi lagte mehmaan hain.
Alternative rock n trance ke fan hain,
Could you guess yeh kaun hain?

8. She loves to eat momos and ride bikes,
She’s too fast behind the mikes.
Gets hurt when glass strikes,
Likes the music the blogger likes.

9. Leaves a “permanent” mark wherever he goes,
At times some tantrums this guy throws.
Innocent and naïve, but a lot he knows,
On his face a moustache he grows.

10. A child prodigy!

11. She’s too beautiful to be an Engineer,
Bright shines her nail paints like the DeBeers
A silver bracelet she often wears,
Has a sense of dressing which no one shares.

12. They call him the Bahubali,
Its not at all silly,
He’s quite a warm hearted,
Seldom would you find him parted.

13. All the way from Haryana to UP,
Seems lost? I say, “May be”.
His swearing have the best conviction,
Has a low profile but high ambition.

14. Shan-e- Section B, Shan-e-Punjab!
His dress sense gives him the deserved rubab!
Behind his beard he is the fairest of all,
He answers to everyone’s calls.

15. It’s a moment when she breaks into a smile,
It only happens once in a while,
What fascinates me is the blink of her eye,
She ain’t at all though she seem reserved n shy.

16. What I like about him is his conviction,
What I hate is his dedication,
He’s ditched by poor luck,
Luck , luck , what the F@#$%

17. This smart chap’s got many aims,
But his loyalty to them keeps dwindling.
Has seen the world he claims,
His duties keep his phone buzzing!

18. An engineer, a friend,
An ally on whom I can depend.
Hails from my favourite, the cyber city,
When not occupied he turns very witty.

19. My first best friend in the class,
He’s innocent and has a smile beautiful.
He is quiet cos he’s not one among the mass,
Whenever I’m run down, he’s there to pull.

20. She’s helped me since the very 1st time,
She seemed to have answers for all my queries.
I feel guilty to call her at the hour very prime,
Yet she’s been to everyone as are the fairies.

21. I learn a lot from him, be it T.A or the laws of life.
We’ve held many a discussions on his bike,
While I prefer a rainbow, He,
Sees the world not in grey but largely black n white.

22. She’s blessed with a very pure heart,
Has been the nicest to me from the start.
Has a phobia of all that one can fear,
She would always listen if you confess into her.

23. This guy has got a bit of a violent streak.
However, i would contradict myself,
When i say he'l be the greatest friend you'll seek.

It amazes me when he's in-sync with himself.

24. Ranbeer kpoor would look like him,
If only he ever goes to the gym.
I keep cribbing," dude y don't u shave!"

Like soulmates we guys behave.

25. This is a guy a lot I admire,

To him not many influences inspire.

Is a lot mature than most of us,

Has content and style which does loads impress.

26. He is the big n extremely friendly,
Has a great sense n timing of wittiness.
His fame among women leads to my jealousy,
From this day on he'll wear an UNCLE'S dress.

27. She says words with a lot of energy,
Her appreciation has loads of generosity.
Is quite bright it so seems, cos she comes,
from where we'd find, The Cambridge of India.

28. I.T. interests him extremely,
He at times alone took the group's responsiblity.
His hair covers his forehead an eyes,
He doesn't show but he's quite wise.

The answers so far:
1-Rayna 2-Imran 3- The D.U Girls 4-ankita 5- Mohit mittal 6-Sayani Som 7-rahul nair 8-richa mittal 9-kumar suarabh 10-apporva 11-ritika 12-Ashish Bhardwaj 13-varun 14-manvit 15- Padmini 16-vineet 17- amit taneja 18-Chilraj 19-Amit Thakur 20-prachi arora 21-ashish bhandari 22- Anchita 23- Chetan 24-vishal 25- Kunal 26-rahul singhi 27-Komal Kesarwani 28-ritesh