ALL HAVE EYES... ONLY SOME 'SEE'
M y wife and I were invited for a Holi lunch at our friends’ place. They are a lovely couple with two little-children. They had invited four other couples who, too, were present along with their respective children. We wound up at 6 almost! What makes such sittings, special, I think, is the warmth and simplicity at hosts’ place. Lavish spread of dishes and cosmetic hospitality sends you home with that lingering emptiness when you leave the party. But, true warmth sends you home with fullness… My wife and I had such an experience, today! During our post-lunch discussion, a part of our discussion revolved around the ‘better school’. One of the lady-guests found the present ICSE-Board school ineffective and was asking if a certain SSC-Board school was a better option. All had a take on the subject. Bad-quality teachers, excess hype and empty promises, exorbitant fees and even a tough syllabus – yes, the particular ICSE-Board school scored low on all counts acc...