Still feels like the first exam of my life.........

(Meaning of the Archaic words used: Mote: Might, May ; Maketh: Makes ; Art: Are ; I used them just because of my affinity towards them!)

As I sit at the examination table,
My mind starts to wander,
I recollect old stories and fables,
All those little bits tender,
The hall seems to fade away,
I'm looking at myself so young.

Still feels like the First Exam of my life.

Me, Holding a pencil, Scratching my hair,
With Vinod sitting next to me,
This ain't a sight so rare,
This is the one which I often see.
Never rode my neighbour's horse,
Such innocence , We mote never see.

Still feels like the First Exam of my life.

A bigger me comes to my mind,
Harish, Sharath, Faraaz by my side,
Copying, Cheating, an altogether new find,
Never letting it take its hold,
Close to my heart my friends I hold,
A heart with complexities, increased manifold.

Still feels like the First Exam of my life.

I find myself riding my neighbour's horse,
While lending my own to other's cause,
The dare in me maketh me lie,
Lie to my own broken conscience,
Even with Rohan,Rakesh, Sambhav,Piyush,
Struggle to mend our broken wills.

Still feels like the First Exam of my life.

And now, I realise the situation,
I'm at place with 4000 fellow nerds,
I'm at a place which is my dream realised,
And still I'm short of words,
Who art the shoulders I'll rest on forever,
And I look at my paper, and conclude:
DESTINY CHOSE THE REAPER.

Still feels like the First Exam of my life.

NCC at IIT-B...........

National Cadet Corps at the prestigious IIT-B.............Most people would say, " Don't kid us! Do you think we would believe that the couch potatoes of IIT-B would withstand the wrath of army training?" But believe it or not, NCC was somewhat reinstated in 2005-2006 due to the efforts of Lt. Col. M.K.Pal, the present CO of the 2 MAH ENGINEER REGIMENT, after a long history which I'm not going to write here! Hats off to the man!

Might be, most of us are lazy when it comes to doing drills, but we are hardy enough to handle the training! After 4 months at NCC, it feels like I've done something most people haven't! I've learnt the art of doing something in a team. It sure feels good when someone hears a 100 feet hitting the ground at the same time!! Also, we have been given training on how to handle rifles. Doesn't that sound attractive?

Fresh from a 10 day NCC camp feels good. I agree it was hard work and that people not in NCC had 10 extra holidays, but trust me, IT WAS WORTH ALL THE WHILE! People might see us walking with a different kind of confidence in each stride! Each of Lt. Col. M.K.Pal's lectures were thought-inspiring and thought-provoking. I've learnt a lot from him. I can't stop admiring the man! He is a big man with great big plans for us cadets! Hope NCC benefits many of the students of IIT-B!

WE THE CADETS OF THE NCC, DO SOLEMNLY PLEDGE THAT WE SHALL ALWAYS UPHOLD THE UNITY OF INDIA.

WE RESOLVE TO BE DISCIPLINED AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS OF OUR NATION.

WE SHALL UNDERTAKE POSITIVE COMMUNITY SERVICE IN THE SPIRIT OF SELFLESSNESS AND CONCERN FOR OUR FELLOW BEINGS.