Today there have been many functions including the one in which our Prime Minister Narendra Modiji delivered a speech, to commemorate the birthday of Rani Lakshmibhai.
I remember my stay in Jhansi when I worked as Principal of Rani Laxmibhai Public School, Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh.
I fondly remember my visit to a nearby dam alongwith my colleagues (and driving the jeep for some time), a fellow Rotarian (who used to take me to Club meetings in his car and drop me back), my colleagues Mr Takur, Ms Ametha Singh, Selvaraj (a teacher from Tamilnadu), Mrs Renu Bansal and many others. (I also remember a few bad colleagues such as Gaudamani, a teacher from Tamilnadu, and Sujatha, a teacher from Andhra Pradesh).
I regret that I didn't use my weekends and holidays to visit places of divine importance such as Ayodhyaa (Birth place of Shree Raam) and Naimishaaranyaa.
I remember the authentic Aaloo Paraathaa that used to be cooked in the school kitchen and served hot. It was pleasure working in my office during dinner time amidst which I used to get Aloo parathaas and delicious dhaal as side sish.
As Mary Hopkin sang "Those were the days ...".
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