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engineering postgraduate and he would take
revision classes in quantitative techniques!
The unity in the class was something to
reckon with. I have a vivid memory wherein 65
students from our class out of a batch of 80
went to a movie at Rahul cinema. For some
reason two of the students were disallowed at
the movie. The whole class took off and went
for a ride to Pashan Lake instead. Such was the Their memories are evergreen in our minds
unity of the class of 88! and there is not a single reunion event when
Years passed by and many students from we fail to remember them.
the batch progressed well in their careers in Five years ago, I was called by Professor Suraj
India and abroad. Some of the students made Kamble to judge a mad ad competition at IMDR.
a genuine effort to keep the group intact and It was a fun experience which then developed
stay in touch with everybody. This became into my starting to teach Advertising at IMDR.
more convenient and possible when What’s As I mentioned initially being a daughter of a
App started. It would be an injustice if at this Professor of Economics, I have teaching genes
stage I do not mention the names of Sangeeta, in me. Along with running my agency Synergy
Renu, and Mathew. They were the driving force Communications, I began to teach various
behind this endeavour. subjects at IMDR and this was a fulfilling
A special feature of the batch of 88 is that experience. Being on the other side of the table
overnight reunions are held at a place like was both interesting and fun!
Lonavala close to Pune every year. Many The golden jubilee event held this year was a
from the batch make it a point to attend. Like wonderful culmination of my journey at IMDR.
these fond memories, unfortunately, there More than 350 alumni were present at this
are shocking and sad memories as well. Few wonderful event where Professors, Students,
of our classmates have witnessed untimely and Alumni celebrated in full pomp and glory.
death. While some fell prey to COVID-19, others Rajan, Shubhada, and Rohit added a flavour
developed incurable health issues. Prayer to the evening with their magical singing. The
meets were held at IMDR for these students. students had organized a beautiful orchestra
which left the audience spellbound. Fifty
golden balloons were let out in the air to mark
the anniversary.
This has been an enjoyable journey and I hope
that IMDR as an institution grows from strength
to strength and I continue to give back to my
alma mater!
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