Friday, January 31, 2014

Rides across national capital

Rides across national capital have taken me to places like Lajpat Nagar, Jungpura and Aurobindo Nagar  Bus Terminal. It was bus number 419 heading to A N Bus Terminal that i boarded the other day hoping the crowd would be evenly split between those willing to be part of the fray and those having turned grey.

Students from Ramakrishna International School boarding the bus brought forward the twin boards that they could handle, the Class X giving the twin option. Those students who wished to change to a new school had to take the CBSE Board and those willing to show allegiance could take the School Board.
It was Upen Lama from Darjeeling moving with two kids and the interaction showcased the education fees that had jumped over the years. Kids studying in Class 5A and Class 1 in North Point St Joseph School were accompanying him, looking as blessed as ever. Upen Lama divulged the fees he had to bear in 1956-58 while in St Joseph College, with roughly Rs 12. Both the school and college happened to be in Darjeeling. A holiday school season, Upen Lama thought best to travel to National Capital.

Some during the rides in national capital agreed the arrogance quotient prevailing in the city and not willing to take on board those belonging to far fetched areas would prove difficult for the region. Welcoming all as the city did not impose any tax toll, each resident was as crucial as those paying or not paying rent.  

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