THIS BREED IS EXTINCT, ALMOST....
Pic.: Pradeep Nanda I had taught Vivek for four years. He is one of the most grounded young men I was privileged to teach in my life… He comes from a Punjabi business-family – a joint family… which has inculcated in this young boy strong values… and a thirst for education and hard work. I have been watching Vivek’s growth closely and hugely impressed. A few hours ago, Vivek had called me. “Sir, I will be leaving for the US on this Sunday,” he said, “Can I come and see you in a while?” I was teaching and had planned some other things. So, I said,”Vivek, shall we meet tomorrow?” “Sir, I have planned to spend the whole day tomorrow with my grandmother.” “That’s so sweet of you Vivek,” I said, “Want to come now?” “Yes sir.” Within the next ten minutes, Vivek was here… “This breed is extinct, almost,” I was thinking in my mind as I was talking to Vivek in my office. Yes, I was one of his favorite teachers. He wanted to seek my blessings before he ...