Read the May 2005 Rose Bowl(PDF). This issue includes articles such as a review of the "RoseBowl Concerts," a class of 1979 Silver Jubilee write up and highlights from the last Founders Day Celebrations

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Read the May 28th edition of the Doon School Weekly (PDF). The issue includes an account of Kanti Bajpai's fundraising trip to the US, a profile of school crickters and an analysis of the board exam results.

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have just returned from a grinding but exhila- rating two-week trip that took me to the United States as part of the school’'s efforts to raise funds from the Old Boys for its various projects as well as an endowment. With me at various points on the trip were Dhruv Sawhney (ex-37 K, ’'61), Chairman of the Board, Analjit Singh (ex-132 J, '71), Chairman of the Fundraising Committee of the Board, and Sati Puri (ex- 49 K, ’'52), also a member of the Committee.

During the trip we met Old Boys in substantial numbers; we talked, as Doscos always do, about the school’- past, present, and future; and we discussed in some depth our efforts to renovate and to build new facilities, to strengthen human resources, and to constitute an endowment for scholarships and for the greater financial stability of the institution.

The background to our visit is worth recording. More than a year ago the Board of Governors decided to constitute a committee to raise funds for the school. Analjit Singh agreed to head this committee. The committee recruited various other Old Boys, within India as well as abroad (in New York, San Francisco, Singapore, and Hong Kong, primarily).

Sati Puri was amongst the Old Boys who graciously ’'came on board’', and he was given the task of working in Dehra Dun (he lives here), to help coordinate the effort between the committee and the school. Incidentally, Sati has an office in the old bakery area next to the hospital, where he can be found dictating letters, making phone calls, and receiving Old Boys and potential donors.

Led by Analjit, the fundraising committee began its efforts in India. Analjit and Sati, as well as others, met in Mumbai and Delhi and were in contact with Old Boys and corporates in various parts of the country. In February, they, along with Jayant Hari Har Lal (ex-404 H, '69), Deputy Headmaster, made an initial foray abroad, to Singapore. Here they met a good number of Old Boys and made presentations on why the school needed funds, how it proposed to raise these funds, how it might give recognition to donors, and how accountability and transparency in the use of the funds were to be ensured. Of course, the Singapore visit was also an occasion for an Old Boys' reunion and the usual stories and merriment!

The next port of call for the fundraising effort was the United States. New York and San Francisco are inhabited by a substantial number of Old Boys, spanning various generations, but mostly from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Sati went ahead of time to New York, in March and then again in early May, to help plan the trip. He worked closely here with Sanjeev Mehra (ex-359 JB, '75), a former School Captain, who is a member of the fundraising committee and has taken responsibility for the New York area, Vinit Khanna (ex 350 HB, '74), and Deepak Thakran (ex-123 TB, '90). He also worked closely with Shivbir Grewal (ex- 378 KA, '75) and Anil Kumar (ex-453 KB, '74) in San Francisco.

From May 11 to May 16, the core group of the US trip, Analjit Singh, Sati Puri, and I, met about 80 Old Boys (there are apparently 250 OBs in North America). The Chairman of the Board joined us in New York for two days before rushing back to Delhi to launch a public issue for his company. The rest of us had meetings with individual Old Boys who had already shown an interest in contributing financially to the school. We also participated in two events, one in New York and one in San Francisco, where a larger gathering of Old Boys was present’-about 50 in New York and another 30 or so in San Francisco.

The New York gathering was held at the Utsav Restaurant in Manhattan. The restaurant is owned by Nandita Khanna, wife of Vivek Khanna (ex-933 H, '82). Nandita was marvellous and patient in dealing with all our requirements and idiosyncracies! Dhruv, Analjit, and I spoke on the occasion and took questions from an inquisitive audience of OBs. On the West Coast, we were hosted by Arjun Malhotra (ex-325 K, '64) and his wife at their lovely home in Saratoga. Under a cloudless California sky, we once again presented our thoughts on fundraising and talked about the school, sometimes with great seriousness and sometimes rather more wickedly!

The trip was noteworthy for a variety of reasons. First of all, while there have been earlier efforts to raise funds from North America, this is the first time the school has mounted such an extensive campaign. Secondly, our presence was the excuse for probably the largest get-together of Old Boys that has ever been held in North America. While individuals and groups of OBs do keep in touch, they rarely get time or find an occasion to meet in large numbers. Thirdly, the trip was useful in laying the groundwork for a dedicated, long-term fundraising effort. Old Boys were very candid and helpful in reacting to our presentations and ideas, confirming that we were basically on the right track in terms of the approach and 'architecture' of fundraising and helping refine our thoughts and methods. Since fundraising as a science is basically an American invention, and since a number of Old Boys and their wives have been involved in it in the US on behalf of their universities and children's schools, we (continued on page 7)learned a good deal about how such an effort has to be crafted for the long term. Fundraising can be, and often is, for a specific event (such as the 50th year of the institution or the 25th year reunion of a batch of OBs) or for a specific set of projects (such as a new Art School or the extension of the Rose Bowl), but it is also a dedicated programme that continues for as long as the institution remains alive!

The last point came home to us with great force when Sati and I visited the Groton School in Massachusetts on May 18-19. Groton is about an hour by road from Boston. It is one of America's most famous residential schools. Its alumni, like Doscos, are to be found in public life, business, the arts and letters, and the professions. The school boasts huge grounds, wonderful buildings and facilities (including a new performing arts centre which would be the envy of many universities and large cities!), and is home to about 350 students. Our host was Nishad Das (ex-950 H, '82), son of Shomie Das (ex-165 H, '51, and Headmaster of Doon, '88-'96), who is Co-Chair of the Mathematics Department at Groton.

Sati and I stayed with Rick Commons, the new Headmaster, who came to Groton in July 2003, exactly when I arrived at Doon. Rick is an astonishing 39 years old, looks even younger, and is sturdy and athletic. He’-and his vivacious wife’-made me look and feel rather creaky! Nishad also is in fine physical shape and looks no different from when I saw him last, which was in his Sc year at school in 1982. He plays a lot of squash and runs medium distances and coaches both squash and distance running. His charming wife, Shovani (who teaches English at Groton), and their three children invited us into their home and shared ideas and perspectives, over two hectic days.

Sati and I spent a rewarding day and a half at Groton, learning about the school’-its history, traditions, practices, achievements’-as also how it raises funds. Groton has an endowment that runs into the hundreds of millions (US dollars, in case you were wondering). Its fundraising team, which is housed in the school, consists of a professional group of fundraisers that works closely with the Headmaster. Fundraising is a never-ending and very systematic activity. Rick Commons participates at alumni reunions and gettogethers at least once a month in various parts of the U.S. as well as in the school!

Groton is quite like Doon. But there are differences that go beyond the physical setting and facilities. It is older than Doon (going back to 1864) and is coeducational (since the early 1970s). The students are housed by forms. Each form lives in a separate dorm (so do the boys and girls, by the way!). There are only very few prefects’-my impression was two head prefects (a boy and a girl) and maybe a couple more. Groton has no intra-mural, i.e., inter-house, competitions. Whereas we believe that inter-house competition is essential in fostering excellence, spiritedness, and community feeling, Groton has taken a different view.

While it does not have a weekly publication like Doon, Groton produces very high quality writing. I read a number of the chapel talks’-the equivalent of our five-minute assembly talks-which are excellent: they are wonderfully written, mature and thoughtful (they are also delivered with great verve). Groton has produced scores of authors- there is not an issue of their quarterly magazine which does not feature 3-4 books written by old Groton students and reviewed by present students. Nor are Groton students obsessed with engineering and medicine! They proceed, in large numbers, to degrees in the humanities, social sciences, pure sciences, as well as law and business. (In August, we will host a recent graduate of Groton who will teach a bit of mathematics and English and play some soccer.).

In sum, the trip was exciting and wonderful: we woke early, travelled great distances, interacted intensely, and communed with old and new friends. We will fundraising again to the US and will also visit the UK later in the year. In all likelihood, these programmes must be an annual feature of the calendar. Personally, would prefer to do them in the holiday period-it too physically demanding otherwise, and it is too long to be away from school. I cannot say how much will raise by way of money (though I am optimistic), but I can say that it was terrific to see old schoolmates from the 1960s and 1970s and to meet some of former students from the 1980s. Their love of school, their desire to give something back to the institution that gave them so much, their congeniality, their graciousness in receiving us, all these were striking-I suppose I had expected no less, but to see it and hear it, to speak, was heartening and often moving.

Thank you, Old Boys of New York and San Francisco, and thanks also to Groton School!

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Former ITC Chairman, Doon School Board member and Pioneer of Indian Industry, Ajit N Haksar (49-K '40) passed away on May 20th, 2005.

Business Standard: May 20th, 2005
Pioneer of Indian Enterprise - Ajit Haksar (49-K '40)
By Ramesh Sarin

With the passing away of Ajit Haksar, not only does he leave behind a devoted wife, a talented son, and a loving daughter but also a string of accomplishments and achievements.

Ajit Haksar
Soon after he became the chairman of ITC in the 1960s, the first Indian to do so, he fought back an attack from a competitor all set to have the company nationalised.

In doing so, he highlighted the fact that ITC contributed to the national charter in many ways.

He brought a new dimension to tobacco marketing: the establishment of the filter trend with the success of Wills Filter Tipped, the introduction of the prestigious India Kings to beat back the menace of imports, the emphasis on tobacco research and the general uplift of the tobacco farmers in the leaf growing areas.

The creation of the successful ITC chain of hotels grew out of his fertile mind. Many products were offered to the public including the flagship ���The Maurya��� in the capital, which in his own words, ���Was rooted to the soil of India offering western standards of comfort and hygiene.���

He ferreted out chefs from the households of the Maharajas to give credence to the joy and romance of Indian cuisine.

The ���Bukhara��� and ���Dum Pukht,��� successful restaurants offering specialised cuisines, were of his making. There was a pride in the success of the ���Kitchens of India.���

The Welcomgroup symbol of a namaste with the line ���We enjoy people,��� signified the concept of hospitality and an honoured guest.

His vision took ITC into the core sector by setting up Bhadrachalam Paperboards as a greenfield venture on a 500 acre site in a backward district of Andhra.

ITC had no experience of the chemical and process industry and its culture was poles apart from tobacco, and yet he believed that ITC had the backbone and will to succeed in totally new areas. How right he was.

He stood up tall to the might of the British shareholders whose objectives frequently varied from the national agenda.

He brought change from a colonial company happy in its mediocrity and comfortable in its ways to being an outward looking Indian company that constantly stretched the envelope. He inculcated the pride of being Indian.

He believed strongly that a company is a product of the society in which it exists and must be in harmony with it. He created the ITC Sangeet Research Academy to preserve the heritage of classical music which was disappearing with the decline of royalty in India.

Many of us had great learning from him. While accepting the concept of professional management he gave it ���bite��� by adding the spirit of entrepreneurship and risk-taking ability.

With his passing away the sun sets on a true legend of Indian enterprise. He lived his message of ��� The best means of growth come from within���.

(As ITC���s deputy chairman (diversification), Sarin worked closely with Haksar in the creation of the hotel and paper businesses).

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With the passing away of Ajit Haksar, not only does he leave behind a devoted wife, a talented son, and a loving daughter but also a string of accomplishments and achievements.

Soon after he became the chairman of ITC in the 1960s, the first Indian to do so, he fought back an attack from a competitor all set to have the company nationalised.

In doing so, he highlighted the fact that ITC contributed to the national charter in many ways.

He brought a new dimension to tobacco marketing: the establishment of the filter trend with the success of Wills Filter Tipped, the introduction of the prestigious India Kings to beat back the menace of imports, the emphasis on tobacco research and the general uplift of the tobacco farmers in the leaf growing areas.

The creation of the successful ITC chain of hotels grew out of his fertile mind. Many products were offered to the public including the flagship ‘The Maurya’ in the capital, which in his own words, ‘Was rooted to the soil of India offering western standards of comfort and hygiene.’

He ferreted out chefs from the households of the Maharajas to give credence to the joy and romance of Indian cuisine.

The ‘Bukhara’ and ‘Dum Pukht,’ successful restaurants offering specialised cuisines, were of his making. There was a pride in the success of the ‘Kitchens of India.’

The Welcomgroup symbol of a namaste with the line ‘We enjoy people,’ signified the concept of hospitality and an honoured guest.

His vision took ITC into the core sector by setting up Bhadrachalam Paperboards as a greenfield venture on a 500 acre site in a backward district of Andhra.

ITC had no experience of the chemical and process industry and its culture was poles apart from tobacco, and yet he believed that ITC had the backbone and will to succeed in totally new areas. How right he was.

He stood up tall to the might of the British shareholders whose objectives frequently varied from the national agenda.

He brought change from a colonial company happy in its mediocrity and comfortable in its ways to being an outward looking Indian company that constantly stretched the envelope. He inculcated the pride of being Indian.

He believed strongly that a company is a product of the society in which it exists and must be in harmony with it. He created the ITC Sangeet Research Academy to preserve the heritage of classical music which was disappearing with the decline of royalty in India.

Many of us had great learning from him. While accepting the concept of professional management he gave it ‘bite’ by adding the spirit of entrepreneurship and risk-taking ability.

With his passing away the sun sets on a true legend of Indian enterprise. He lived his message of ‘ The best means of growth come from within’.

(As ITC’s deputy chairman (diversification), Sarin worked closely with Haksar in the creation of the hotel and paper businesses).

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ISC and ICSE results were recently announced. The Doon School ISC average was 76.33% while the ICSE average was 83.49% which is the highest in at least nine years.

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Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India published an opinion piece in Wall Street Journal on May 19th. This article describes "The New India" and its role in the world. It is very interesting reading for any globally minded dosco.

Wall Street Journal: May 19th, 2005
The New India
By Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India

Dr. Manmohan Singh at the UN
If a commitment to remain an open society is one of the pillars of India���s nationhood, the other is our commitment to remain an open economy ���one that guarantees freedom of enterprise, respects individual creativity, and mobilizes public investment for social infrastructure. Indeed, it would be no exaggeration to suggest that these are the principles to which all countries will increasingly want to adhere.

Just as developed industrial economies enabled ���economies in transition��� to graduate into open economies, developed democracies should also assist ���societies in transition��� to become open societies. I believe India���s policies toward the world have been shaped by this commitment, and we should be proud to identify with those who defend the values of liberal democracy and secularism across the world.

Over the past decade, the debate in India on the nature of our interaction with our wider Asian neighborhood ��� and with major powers ��� has also been shaped by sweeping changes in our economic policy. The initiatives India took in the early 1990s toward economic liberalization have not only altered our interaction with the world, but have also shaped global perceptions of India. Indeed, they have shaped more than mere perceptions. They have also altered the manner in which other nations, big and small, relate to us. Today, there is a greater willingness internationally to work with India ��� and to build relationships of mutual benefit.

The steps that successive Indian governments have taken since 1991 have helped to finally remove what development planners used to refer to as the external constraint on growth. Indian industry and Indian professionals have demonstrated their ability to step out with the confidence from a highly protected environment into a mercilessly competitive one.

We do have a vast unfinished agenda of social and economic development, and my government���s priority will be to implement this. Doing so will further enable us to deal with the challenges of globalization. The global environment has never been more conducive to India���s economic development than it is today. The world wants India to do well. However, we recognize that our real challenges are at home. It is for this reason that we place such great emphasis on increasing investment in infrastructure, agriculture, health and education, urban renewal and the knowledge economy. Having ensured that there is today no external constraint on growth, we must now ensure that there remains now internal constraints to development.

To say that the external constraints on growth have gone, however, is not to suggest that we are making full use of new opportunities. There is much more that we can do to draw on global savings and global markets. As a developing economy, we must tap international resources to fuel our development. We should be more open to global capital inflows and better prepared to take advantage of new markets for goods and services. India is wholly committed to multilateralism in trade: But we will seek the reform and democratization of multilateral institutions.

Globalization is both an opportunity and a challenge. A decade ago, who could have imagined that India would be a major software services exporter and that a new process of ���brain gain��� ���not ���brain drain��� would be created by opportunities in these sectors? We now ask ourselves if we are doing enough to secure this edge. The growth of India���s knowledge economy has opened up new markets for science- and technology based products. In manufacturing, too, there are global opportunities. The end of the multifiber agreement opens up new vistas for trade in textiles.

India would like to make globalization a ���win win��� game. How we deal with its challenge- and how we make use of its opportunities- will shape our relations with the world, and the perception of our capabilities as a nation. This has already happened in substantial measure. Our relations with major powers, especially the U.S. and more recently, China, have increasingly been shaped by economic factors. Who could have imagined that China would emerge as our second largest trading partner? In the case of the U.S., an acceleration of people-to-people contact and the consequent business-to-business interaction has forged closer state-to-state relations. Shared values and growing economic links have enabled a closer strategic engagement.

Similarly, business and commerce also underpin India���s strategic partnership with the European Union. It must be our endeavor to ensure that economic and commercial links contribute to a strong and new element in our traditionally friendly relations with Russia. In fact, I believe that our strategic relationship with the Russian Federation can be greatly enriched by a great focus on bilateral economic relations. Renewed cooperation in the economic field is giving a new profile to India���s relations with Japan, with Japanese investment flows set to increase. Concern for energy security has become an important element of Indian diplomacy and is shaping our relations with a range of countries across the globe, in West Asia, Central Asia, Africa and Latin America.

It is notable that the response of other countries to India���s national security concerns is being shaped by perceptions of business and economic opportunities. Countries that imposed sanctions on India when we declared ourselves a nuclear weapons power are building bridges with us, to take advantage of the opportunities for mutual economic benefit. None of us can underestimate the role of economic independence in international relations. The example of the EU, Asean and Apec, NAFTA and other regional groups shows that the most dynamic economies are creating such relationships for mutual benefit, regional security and peace.

Indeed, India seeks to be more closely engaged with such regional groups. Our links with each of these regions is both civilization and contemporary, with people of Indian origin acting as a cultural bridge between our multicultural societies. Our foreign policy is, of course, shaped by our civilizational values, and by our commitment to peace and freedom. But it is now equally shaped by our commitment to our economic development, within the framework of an open society and an open economy.

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If a commitment to remain an open society is one of the pillars of India’s nationhood, the other is our commitment to remain an open economy –one that guarantees freedom of enterprise, respects individual creativity, and mobilizes public investment for social infrastructure. Indeed, it would be no exaggeration to suggest that these are the principles to which all countries will increasingly want to adhere.

Just as developed industrial economies enabled “economies in transition” to graduate into open economies, developed democracies should also assist “societies in transition” to become open societies. I believe India’s policies toward the world have been shaped by this commitment, and we should be proud to identify with those who defend the values of liberal democracy and secularism across the world.

Over the past decade, the debate in India on the nature of our interaction with our wider Asian neighborhood – and with major powers – has also been shaped by sweeping changes in our economic policy. The initiatives India took in the early 1990s toward economic liberalization have not only altered our interaction with the world, but have also shaped global perceptions of India. Indeed, they have shaped more than mere perceptions. They have also altered the manner in which other nations, big and small, relate to us. Today, there is a greater willingness internationally to work with India – and to build relationships of mutual benefit.

The steps that successive Indian governments have taken since 1991 have helped to finally remove what development planners used to refer to as the external constraint on growth. Indian industry and Indian professionals have demonstrated their ability to step out with the confidence from a highly protected environment into a mercilessly competitive one.

We do have a vast unfinished agenda of social and economic development, and my government’s priority will be to implement this. Doing so will further enable us to deal with the challenges of globalization. The global environment has never been more conducive to India’s economic development than it is today. The world wants India to do well. However, we recognize that our real challenges are at home. It is for this reason that we place such great emphasis on increasing investment in infrastructure, agriculture, health and education, urban renewal and the knowledge economy. Having ensured that there is today no external constraint on growth, we must now ensure that there remains now internal constraints to development.

To say that the external constraints on growth have gone, however, is not to suggest that we are making full use of new opportunities. There is much more that we can do to draw on global savings and global markets. As a developing economy, we must tap international resources to fuel our development. We should be more open to global capital inflows and better prepared to take advantage of new markets for goods and services. India is wholly committed to multilateralism in trade: But we will seek the reform and democratization of multilateral institutions.

Globalization is both an opportunity and a challenge. A decade ago, who could have imagined that India would be a major software services exporter and that a new process of “brain gain” –not “brain drain” would be created by opportunities in these sectors? We now ask ourselves if we are doing enough to secure this edge. The growth of India’s knowledge economy has opened up new markets for science- and technology based products. In manufacturing, too, there are global opportunities. The end of the multifiber agreement opens up new vistas for trade in textiles.

India would like to make globalization a “win win” game. How we deal with its challenge- and how we make use of its opportunities- will shape our relations with the world, and the perception of our capabilities as a nation. This has already happened in substantial measure. Our relations with major powers, especially the U.S. and more recently, China, have increasingly been shaped by economic factors. Who could have imagined that China would emerge as our second largest trading partner? In the case of the U.S., an acceleration of people-to-people contact and the consequent business-to-business interaction has forged closer state-to-state relations. Shared values and growing economic links have enabled a closer strategic engagement.

Similarly, business and commerce also underpin India’s strategic partnership with the European Union. It must be our endeavor to ensure that economic and commercial links contribute to a strong and new element in our traditionally friendly relations with Russia. In fact, I believe that our strategic relationship with the Russian Federation can be greatly enriched by a great focus on bilateral economic relations. Renewed cooperation in the economic field is giving a new profile to India’s relations with Japan, with Japanese investment flows set to increase. Concern for energy security has become an important element of Indian diplomacy and is shaping our relations with a range of countries across the globe, in West Asia, Central Asia, Africa and Latin America.

It is notable that the response of other countries to India’s national security concerns is being shaped by perceptions of business and economic opportunities. Countries that imposed sanctions on India when we declared ourselves a nuclear weapons power are building bridges with us, to take advantage of the opportunities for mutual economic benefit. None of us can underestimate the role of economic independence in international relations. The example of the EU, Asean and Apec, NAFTA and other regional groups shows that the most dynamic economies are creating such relationships for mutual benefit, regional security and peace.

Indeed, India seeks to be more closely engaged with such regional groups. Our links with each of these regions is both civilization and contemporary, with people of Indian origin acting as a cultural bridge between our multicultural societies. Our foreign policy is, of course, shaped by our civilizational values, and by our commitment to peace and freedom. But it is now equally shaped by our commitment to our economic development, within the framework of an open society and an open economy.

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The Batch of 1955 will be celebrating their "Golden Jubilee" over Founders Day in Dehra Dun from Friday, October 21st to Sunday, October 23rd, 2005. To learn more email Ashok Mehta (295-H '55) at ashokruthmehta@yahoo.com

Golden Jubilee: October 19th, 2005
Batch of 1995 Golden Jubilee

The Senior Cambridge of 1955 will be celebrating their "Golden Jubilee" over "Founders Day" in Dehra Dun from Friday, October 21st to Sunday, October 23rd, 2005.

We hope it will be possible for as many of the "batch of 1955" to participate, along with spouses. A more detailed programme has been sent to last known addresses in May 2005 to enable you to plan your visit to Dehra Dun. You would have received this by now. Do make every effort to join. For many of us, it has been a long time since we last met.

Please confirm receipt and also communicate your current Addresses, Telephone and Mobile Numbers & E-mail addresses to : -

Ashok Mehta,
35 Vasant Marg,
Vasant Vihar,
New Delhi 110 057
Tele. No. (011) 26142034,
Mobile No. 98 118 71071
E-Mail Address - ashokruthmehta@yahoo.com

See you in Dehra Dun in October.

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Abhishek Saxena (222-JB '91) was recently made a partner at Trilegal, an Indian law firm. Abishek works in their Delhi offices.

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The March Rose Bowl (7.5mb pdf) is now online. The print edition is going to be published for the forseeable future. Thank you for participating in the poll where we asked you whether it should go "electronic" only. Your feedback matters.

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Shayon Chatterjee (520-KB '94)has moved from Oaktree Capital Management, NY (a $28billion hedge fund) to Tudor Investments in London. He will be looking at emerging market opportunities across all sectors.His email address shayon.chatterjee@gmail.com.

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Read the May 14th edition of the Doon School Weekly (PDF). The issue includes an article about A.E Foot and an account of a recently conducted art workshop.

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Headmaster Kanti Bajpai will be talking about Doon's future and its fund raising efforts at a special Dosco event in New York on May 14th. All old boys are invited. The event is taking place at Utsav Festive India. Read about the fundraising efforts, the way ahead and the school's mission.

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Vidit Paliwal (161-OA '03) is on a six week internship at Mittal Steel Company in Kazakstan and is keen to get in touch with Doscos in the area.His email address is viditpaliwal@yahoo.co.in.

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Abhimanyu Chandra (130-JA'02) who is at Muskingum College,U.S.A is floating a health tourism company.His email address is achandra@muskingum.edu.

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Saurabh Kapoor (349-KB '99) has just finished his post-graduate work in computer applications from Pune University. He is now working with Microsoft at their India Development Center in Hyderabad.His email address is saurabh.kapoor@gmail.com.

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There's a memorabilia summer special on. You can buy everything from flasks to boxer shorts emblazoned with the lamp. Download the brochure (.doc) to learn more. Memorabilia for "Dosco Moms" and "Dosco Dads" isn't offered but maybe that will come next.

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Rishab Patel (573-OB '01) has graduated from the University of Warwick with honours, and is working with Marc Rich+Co Investment AG in Switzerland. Posted at 05:41 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Abhimanyu Bhattarcharya (504-KA '00) has completed his BSc./LLB from NUJS, Kolkata and will be doing an LLM from the National University of Singapore on a full scholarship. He is keen to get in touch with Doscos in the area. Posted at 05:41 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Billy Kalwal Arora (759-KA '81)is the Vice President of Global Operations at Ametek, a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electric motors with annual sales of more than $1.3 billion. His email address is billyarora@yahoo.com.

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Vishal Kapoor (JB '01) graduated with Honours from Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut where he co-captained the Men's Squash Team which is currently the 7 time All-American Intercollegiate National Squash Champions. He is joining the Charles River Associates (CRA) Inc., an economics, finance and business strategy consulting firm based in Boston.
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Avishek Bose (90-HA '01) is getting engaged to Sargam Ahir on February 14th, 2004. The ceremony is being held at Beechwood Heights, 118 Union Avenue, Middlesex NJ. Batchmates and friends are welcome to attend. Avishek can be reached at 973-489-3759.

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Sanjeev Singh (521-KB '91) has left STAR News in Lucknow to join Times Global Broadcast Ltd. Company as a principal correspondent in their Delhi offices.His email address is sanjeevrsingh@yahoo.com.

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Vineet Bhalla (244-KB '79) is working with Oppenheimer Asset Management as their CFO in their Alternative Investment Group. He can be reached at 212-440-4687. His email address is vinnet@comcast.net.

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Govind Dhar is marrying to Jyoti on December 10th, 2004 in Dubai, UAE. He is also completingcompleting a Masters (MA) in Marketing from the Bristol Business School. govinddhar@hotmail.com

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Rahul Goyal (210-OB '03) is doing his computer engineering at BITS, Pilani-Dubai Campus. He is currently on his practice school program at NCR Global Holdings Ltd., Jebel Ali, Dubai.
rahul_210@rediffmail.com

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Rohit Rana (657-OA '95) is Head-Corporate Communications, India for Lionbridge a Massachusetts computer services company. On a more personal note, he acheived an International FIDE chess rating in 2002.

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Riyan Islam (510-KB '00) has been appointed Director of Concorde Garments Group in Dhaka, Bangladesh. His email address is raiyan_islam@hotmail.com.

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Visit the new Amitav Ghosh spotlight which includes book reviews and essays by him. Also read his response to the Tsunami tragedy.

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ISC and ICSE results were recently announced. The Doon School ISC average was 76.33% while the ICSE average was 83.49% which is the highest in at least nine years.

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