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SchoolAugust 27, 2009O-House Gymkhana at Founder's 2009Oberoi's Housemaster, Ms. Purnima Dutta is inviting all old boys and Oberoi fans to visit their 4th annual Pagal Gymkhana at Founder's Day 2009. Ms Dutta and the boys are looking to add to the festivities with more then food and frolic with 'green' and other initiatives at the event. To contribute with ideas, please contact PDT@doonschool.com. For more details please download the following document. October 21, 2007Founders Chief Guest Speech-Mani Shankar Aiyar (55-T '57)
Continue reading "Founders Chief Guest Speech-Mani Shankar Aiyar (55-T '57)" » The Doon School Fundraising Committee Updaten our travels abroad and in India over the past few years, Analjit, Kanti and I have had the pleasure of meeting Old Boys of all vintages across the globe. Continue reading "The Doon School Fundraising Committee Update" » September 30, 2007Doon tours with "The History Boys" to Delhi & MumbaiThe Doon School drama group The BHKBC (The Boards Have Killed the Bard Company) is touring with their Annual Production ‘The History Boys’ by Alan Bennett. The show will be performing in Mumbai and Delhi on the 9th and 11th of October respectively. Continue reading "Doon tours with "The History Boys" to Delhi & Mumbai" » August 15, 2007Politics Is the New Star of India’s ClassroomsThe New York Times has published a story on open debates in Indian schools about politics. Kanti Bajpai is quoted discussing the new curriculum. Kanti Bajpai, an adviser to the world politics text, described the new curriculum as “forcing” students “to look at what’s going on and why.” Mr. Bajpai, the headmaster of an exclusive boarding school in northern Dehradun town, said, “If you’re serious about active citizenship, you’ve got to do that.” August 5, 2007Jaipur House Refurbishment Cocktails in DelhiDownload a copy of the invitation for the Jaipur House Refurbishment Plan cocktails. The event will be held on Friday, August 10th 2007 at the India Habitat Center. Be sure to tell other Jaipur House doscos about the event too. August 2, 2007Lifetime ownership of Chand BaghUnfortunately, once we leave Doon, us Doscos do not have lifetime ownership of school! As the school is at pains to point out, no one is allowed to enter any of the boarding houses without express permission of the housemaster. This is a two decade old rule and while most doscos are respectful of it, some don't and cause unnecessary havoc. So next time you're visiting Doon and are interested in entering your old house, be sure to first knock on the housemaster's door first. June 4, 2007Dosco SAT Score: 2,370 out of 2,400 says Times of IndiaHarshvardhan Chamria was always known as a special talent at La Martinere for Boys (LMB). Though he had consistently set higher academic standards for himself, no one expected him to achieve what he has now made possible. Not only is Harsh, possibly, the highest scorer in SAT — the mandatory entrance test that candidates have to take for entry to US universities — from Kolkata this year, he is perhaps the only plus-two passout ever who has been invited by at least seven of the Ivy League universities in the US to join their undergraduate degree programmes. Harsh completed his ICSE from The Doon School Continue reading "Dosco SAT Score: 2,370 out of 2,400 says Times of India" » May 31, 2007Photographs of New Buildings & Jaipur House Reconstruction
May 8, 2007Founders Day Program at DoonFounders Day will be held on the weekend of October between Friday, October 5th and Sunday, October 7th 2007. You can download the program (PDF). It is the Diamond Jubilee year for the class of 1947, the Golden Jubilee year for the class of 1957. Both classes will be having special dinners Friday evening. There will also be a 35th year dinner for the class of 1972 and a Silver Jubilee Dinner for the class of 1982. April 29, 2007First Day/Night cricket match for the Doon School vs Old Boys
This is a photograph of the first ever cricket match played by the Doon School cricket team under flood lights. This game was played against the Old Boys. Names of Old Boys – Left to Right. Continue reading "First Day/Night cricket match for the Doon School vs Old Boys" » March 21, 2007The Pakistan connection, alive and wellNot only did The Chandbagh School visit Doon for a series of sport fixtures last year, but two senior Pakistani doscos also attended the Founders Day celebrations as well. Mohd. Afzal Khan (17-K '44) and his brother Mohd. Zafar Khan (8-J '46) who were both school captains and school hockey captains attended. March 7, 2007The Age of Reason and other dosco films by David MacDougall
Over the last few years, David MacDougall has produced five ethnographic films on The Doon School. His most recent film that came out in 2004 is still being discussed in academic circles and is worth highlighting as a result. In The Age of Reason he focuses on the life of one student whom he discovers at the school. The film explores the thoughts and feelings of Abhishek, a 12-year-old from Nepal, during his first days and weeks as a Doon student. This is at once the story of the encounter between a filmmaker and his subject and a glimpse of the mind of a child at “the age of reason.” His other films included The New Boys, Doon School Chronicles, Karam in Jaipur, and With Morning Hearts. These films were made with the assistance and cooperation of The Doon School and the Centre for Cross-Cultural Research, Australian National University. The Doon School WeeklyRead the latest Doon School Weekly (PDF). The issue includes a writeup of a Prefects' Workshop, the Vijit Ramchandani Doon School Scholarship and more. February 7, 2007Proud Dosco Parent's Founders Day ClipIt's not the sharpest or the most professional of video clips to make it onto You Tube but there's something very sweet about this one. Special thanks to Bharat Talwar (452-HA '93) for alerting us about the clip.
December 16, 2006School vs. Old Boys, Founders 2006, R.L. Holdsworth Memorial fixture
Continue reading "School vs. Old Boys, Founders 2006, R.L. Holdsworth Memorial fixture" » December 13, 2006Jaipur House considered unsafeDid you know that Jaipur Hosue boys have ben moved the holding houses as the main house has been declared unsafe? What's worse is that there's an urgent need for funds to restore J House. As we learn more about this, we'll share the information here. Please get in touch if you know more about the issue. November 27, 2006The Doon School WeeklyRead the latest Doon School Weekly (PDF). The issue includes a review of a week filled with athletics and a poll asking whether the new CDH is worth the wait. November 24, 2006The Doon School WeeklyRead the latest Doon School Weekly (PDF). The issue is the special Founders Day special and is 27 pages long with lots of features, stories and viewpoints. The Doon School WeeklyRead the latest Doon School Weekly (PDF). The issue is the special Founders Day special and is 27 pages long with lots of features, stories and viewpoints. November 7, 2006The Most Influential Man in Advertising
Profile as a International Andy Awards juror If you attended Founders tell us whether you liked his "Dosco Brand" message. Do you agree with him? October 29, 2006Founders Day 2006 - Were you there?Founders Day was held this weekend. Did you attend? If so, send us your thoughts and photographs of this year's celebrations. We'll publish them on Doon Online for the dosco community around the world. October 18, 2006Participate in th Holdsworth Memorial Cricket MatchOld Boys interested in playing the Holdsworth Memorial Cricket Match at Founders Day (October 29th, 2006) should contact Uday Bawa (ph: 98688-88854, email: udaybawa@hotmail.com ) or Nalin Khanna (ph: 98100-28127, email:nalink@vsnl.com). A practice match is being played in Delhi on October 22, 2006. October 15, 2006The Doon School WeeklyRead the latest Doon School Weekly (PDF). The issue includes a report on the football season, a mid-term break account of a trek to Vasuki Tal (above Kedarnath) and the social service project in Fatehpur village. October 11, 2006In a village, Doon School’s extended classroomFrom the Indian Express - Doon School is known as the alma mater of many a celebrity and counted among the best residential schools of the country but villagers of Fatehgram will remember its students and teachers for entirely different reasons. Fatehgram has been their classroom where their rural development initiatives have borne fruit, making the once remote village self-sufficient in its energy and livelihood needs. Continue reading "In a village, Doon School’s extended classroom" » Did you attend the recent dosco event in NY?We're looking for a dosco to send us a brief write and maybe with photographs of the dosco fundraising event that was held in NY recently. If you attended and can spare a few minutes to jot down your impressions of the event we'd be grateful. We can't promise you fame or fortune, but definitely a hearty vote of thanks. October 3, 2006The IPSS and DSOBS: What’s the difference and what's your opinion?In the latest Rose Bowl, Sati Pur (49-K '52) offered an explanation of the differences between the DSOBS and IPSS. He asked us to publish it online here too. Read the article and tell us what you think. Do you think the IPSS is representative of the school? Do you know the members? Is each class fairly represented? And likewise, do you think that the DSOBS represents you as an old boy? Do you know your class representatives and the executive committee? Are you fairly represented? As reference at the end of the article we have published the official aims and objectives of the DSOBS. Continue reading "The IPSS and DSOBS: What’s the difference and what's your opinion?" » October 1, 2006The Doon School Faculty today
The Doon School WeeklyRead the latest Doon School Weekly (PDF). The issue includes a report of a flute recital and articles on making strong choices and being hopeful. September 26, 2006NY Doon School Fund Raiser on Friday, 29th Sept 2006School provided us with an experience that shaped and influenced many of us into who we are today. For it to continue to provide generations of students with this privilege - we must give back. The purpose of this gathering is to help the School raise funds to ensure that it continues to evolve to meet the needs of this ever changing world. Your support will be invaluable towards this endeavour. Analjit Singh, Kanti Bajpai (HeadMaster) and Sati Puri will be there to tell us more about the fund-raising efforts to date and Continue reading "NY Doon School Fund Raiser on Friday, 29th Sept 2006" » June 15, 2006Saadi Chowdhury (426-KA '00) helps with Dosco Glossary!Cultures are defined by their languages so it is important that we don't lose ours! Saadi Chowdhury (426-KA '00) has volunteered to compile a "dosco glossary" which would include dosco slang that we used while in school. This glossary will be a public reference for all doscos. If you have suggestions for the glossary please email Saadi at saadichowdhury@yahoo.co.uk You can also add words to the comments section of this post though please refrain from using foul language. June 11, 2006ISC & ICSE Results - Doscos Excel
May 16, 2006Secularism and The Doon School - Getting to the Meat of the MatterAn issue that should have stayed within the boundaries of the school recently leaked out. The question was of what type of meat should be served in the central dining hall. Doon Online delayed publishing this news item until the issue had moved out of the media limelight. The Doon School was founded on the principles of secularism. Students were first Doscos and Indians before they were anything else. Doon was established as a non-denominational institution open to all students irrespective of their religion or caste background. Since then, the goal of the school has always been to provide young Indians with a rounded education, and to instill in them a respect for the ideals of secularism, discipline and equality. Here at Doon Online, we're disappointed to hear how the parents reacted. Let school issues remain school issues and respect the values upon which the school was founded. Don't politicize an issue. Read Times of India's coverage of the subject below. Continue reading "Secularism and The Doon School - Getting to the Meat of the Matter" » December 22, 2005Government forces Doon to Change Admission Policy?Doon may need to allocate 22.5% of its admissions for backward classes as determined by the state government according to a new law enacted by the Lok Sabha. This means that Doon will no longer be merit based. Read The Economic Times article on the issue and tell us what you think. Continue reading "Government forces Doon to Change Admission Policy?" » December 16, 2005The Man Who Refused to DieWe all know that we had phenomenal teachers at Doon. Teachers to whom we're indebted to for the rest of our lives. Dev Lahiri was one of them. Read this inspiring article about him and how he confounds doctors with his survival skills. Also, add your comments about your favorite teachers to the comments section at the end of the article. December 11, 2005Pledge to Power It - Powering Up!Sati Puri (49-K '52) has written to us with an update on the "Pledge to Power It" campaign. To date, the fundraising efforts have been successful though the school continues to need more funds. Read his note to learn more. And remember, it is not too late to contribute and contributions of all sizes are welcome. A Picture Is Worth a Thousand WordsAnd this one of Gulab Ramchandani dining with students, certainly is. November 28, 2005The Doon School WeeklyRead the latest Doon School Weekly (PDF). The issue includes highlights from Soccer, Basketball and Cricket fixtures with the Chandbagh school in Pakistan. Also included, is an interview with the Vice Principal of the Chandbagh School, Issak Ahmed. November 13, 2005The Doon School WeeklyRead the latest Doon School Weekly (PDF). The issue includes a review by Kamal Bhagat (47-K '52) of "The Reduced Shakespeare Company's- The Compleat Wrks Of Willm Shakespre" which was the Founders Day play. Of interest also is a letter by Kanti Bajpai about the reasons why doscos who contribute to the school are recognized in "obvious" ways. October 29, 2005The Doon School WeeklyRead the latest Doon School Weekly (PDF). The issue includes an interview with Founders Day Chief Guest, Commerce and Trade Minister Kamal Nath and a first person account of Founders Day 2005. October 23, 2005No education of education By Anuradha Shenoy, Business StandardRecent commentary on India’s educational system has focused on issues of “exclusion”. World Bank and UNDP reports focus on low enrolment data. Socio-economic reasons lead to early age school dropouts. Continue reading "No education of education By Anuradha Shenoy, Business Standard" » October 17, 2005DSOBS cricket team for Holdy's memorial match at Founders dayDoscos interested in representing the Old Boys Cricket team vs. The Doon School on October 23, 2005 at Founders day should participate in net practice at 11 a.m on October 22 (Saturday) at the cricket nets on Skinners field in the Doon School. For more information please call call or SMS Nalin Khanna at 98100-28127. October 15, 2005The Doon School WeeklyRead the October 15th edition of the Doon School Weekly (PDF). The issue includes articles about the Round Square Conference and a Dosco Social Service Project. October 8, 2005The Doon School WeeklyRead the October 8th edition of the Doon School Weekly (PDF). The issue includes an interview with Lord Meghnad Desai and an article about P.M Das. September 24, 2005The Doon School WeeklyRead the September 24th edition of the Doon School Weekly (PDF). The issue includes an interview with the Director of the British Council of India and an essay on the storm surrounding Sania Mirza's dress code. September 17, 2005The Doon School WeeklyRead the September 17th edition of the Doon School Weekly (PDF). The issue includes an article about a trip to Scindia and two thoughtful poems. September 10, 2005The Doon School WeeklyRead the September 10th edition of the Doon School Weekly (PDF). The issue includes an account of the Chuckerbutty debates, a Round Square project in Chennai and a social service trip to Bhimawala. September 3, 2005The Doon School WeeklyRead the September 3rd edition of the Doon School Weekly (PDF). The issue includes articles about the RSIS Ladakh project and placement details of the batch of 2005. August 27, 2005The Doon School WeeklyRead the August 27th edition of the Doon School Weekly (PDF). The issue includes an article about a recently held music workshop in addition to the regular features such as the editor's note, the opinion poll and unquotable quotes. August 20, 2005The Indian Express: A Tale of Fine TeachersSuhel Seth talks about Doon teachers in an article for The Indian Express. Continue reading "The Indian Express: A Tale of Fine Teachers" » The Doon School WeeklyRead the August 20th edition of the Doon School Weekly (PDF). The issue includes an interview with Dr. Joshi who is an environmentalist and social worker and also a commentary on organized religion. August 18, 2005Headmaster Kanti Bajpai quoted in BusinessWeekThe August 22nd, 2005 issue of BusinessWeek includes a special section on India and China. In an article titled, "Trying To Tame The Blackboard Jungle - As more Indian children flood into schools, educators struggle to boost quality," Kanti Bajpai is quoted as he talks about the impact of elections on the textbooks chosen Continue reading "Headmaster Kanti Bajpai quoted in BusinessWeek" » August 13, 2005The Doon School WeeklyRead the August 13th edition of the Doon School Weekly (PDF). The issue includes an article about Kamal Ahuja's trip to a conference of international councellors, an article by Sheel Vohra on environmental studies and an account of the Inter-House Gymnastics Competition. August 6, 2005The Doon School WeeklyRead the August 6th edition of the Doon School Weekly (PDF). The issue includes a a commentary on how terrorism is changing the world and another on the notion of "sneaking." July 17, 2005Doon School plays host to Panchayat meetingThe Doon School played host to a meeting of 650 women Panchayat functionaries from the village, block and district level in Uttaranchal. Separately, the final of the ONGC ITF Satellite tennis circuit Masters event was held at The Doon School. Peter Clarke of Ireland won the event Continue reading "Doon School plays host to Panchayat meeting" » July 6, 2005Doon School featured in NovelDoon is known to produce writers but this is probably one of the few times that the school has been featured in a piece of fiction.The two principal characters (Chekov and Zulu) in one of the stories in Salman's Rushdie's latest book, "East, West: Stories" studied at Doon. May 28, 2005The Doon School WeeklyRead 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. May 19, 2005ISC and ICSE results wereISC 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. May 14, 2005The Doon School WeeklyRead 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. Doon's Future & FundraisingHeadmaster 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. May 1, 2005ISC & ICSE Results AnnouncedISC 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. April 30, 2005The Doon School WeeklyRead the April 30th edition of the Doon School Weekly (PDF). The issue includes a conversation with the new house master of Martyn House and a report of the cricket match between The Lalit Hari Sugar Factory and The Doon School April 22, 2005Cricket Match against SchoolOld Boys have been invited to play a cricket match against the Doon School in Dehra Dun on April 10, 2005. If you are interested in playing, please contact Nalin Khanna via SMS at 98100-28127 or at nalink@vsnl.com. April 10, 2005Dr. Kanti Bajpai at Asia Society EventDr. Kanti Bajpai will be a panelist at an Asia Society event in New York on March 11, 2005 titled, "India���s Tryst with Destiny in the 21st Century." The event is sponsored by the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) and India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF). Sikhya-The School of LearningDr. Gurpreet Singh, Board Member of The Doon School has started Sikhya-The School of Learning, a luxury school for slum children. 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