The old boy community was deeply saddened to learn of the passing away in the early morning hours of Tuesday the 21st of August 2007 in Hyderabad of Mr. Krishna Kumar Pillai (Sunny Pillai) (250-J, '47), father of Vijit Krishna Pillai, (250-J ’74). The community extends its heartfelt condolences to Vijit and his entire family.

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Siegfried Roy (195-T '44), died in hospital, of cancer, about two weeks ago. The community extends its condolences to his family and friends.

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Not 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.

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Manohar B. Gokhale (222-K, '48) passed away on December 9th, 2006. The community extends its condolences to his family and friends. Read his obituary written by his older brother, Ashok B. Gokhale (216 K '48).

My younger brother, Manohar (Mantu), passed away on December 9, 2006 after suffering for more than six months from cancer. He fought the agonies of the dread disease with great courage. Mantu had a brilliant academic career at Welham School & thereafter at the Doon. His report after the December 1944 Trials carried the following comment from Mr. Foot, the Headmaster.

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Lt General Adi Sethna (191-K '41), a member of the Minorities Commission, who was active in many walks of life, died today in Delhi after a brief illness. Sethna, who was 81, is survived by his wife, Khorshed and four daughters — Nilofer, Roxana, Shernaz and Shirene. He was buried today at the Parsi burial ground with the Army conducting the requiem. Doon Online extends its condolences to his family and friends.

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L M Thapar may have turned 75, but he is still keenly following his business and passion for arts and carpets. Read the full article from the Financial Express on the Chairman of Ballarpur Industries Limited (BILT)

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Arun Kumar (99-KB '76) pointed us to this nice obituary of General Billamoria (76-K '48) who passed away in September.

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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.

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Aminuddin Khan (22-K '48) published his second novel, "A Shift in the Wind" recently. The book was published by Harper Collins India and was officially released in January 2005. Purchase books by other Dosco authors here and tell us if someone needs to be added to the list.

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