The sound of silence…

The honeymoon period, as they call it, has come to an end. The first core term, for the Class of 2010 [Co2010] begins tomorrow. We already have loads to read up even before the first class. Just leaves me wondering if it is a sign of things to come!!

The weekend was spent partying, generally relaxing, and getting mentally prepared for the coming weeks. My section (E) went out for a Hyd trip and I joined them for dinner at Angeethi. There was a BITSian lunch proposed today, which had to be postponed due to some circumstances. Btw, there are some 17 BITSians in this batch, up from 12 last year – way to go BITS!!

Another interesting event was a interactive session by Navtej Sarna, Indian Ambassador to Israel, IFS Office, Class of 1980 [Note: I was born in 1983]. He spent a lot of time as the spokesperson of the MEA, and spoke candidly, without spilling any beans, of his experiences there. He elaborated on how the Indian media needs to regulate itself in events like the 26/11 or the Kandhar hijacking. He also spoke on how India’s perception in the West has changed over the years, and also how he reacted to Slumdog Millionaire vis-à-vis Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. A very interesting hour and a half was spent with him. I am already becoming a fan of the speaker series at ISB.


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4 responses to “The sound of silence…”

  1. Sudeep Avatar
    Sudeep

    Oh man…you seem to be having so much fun. Give it everything…and it’s going to be so worth it.

    I know you’ll do great. Good Luck for your year ahead.

  2. Goyal Avatar

    @Sudeep – Thanks man!!

  3. Ojas Avatar

    Oh Angithi.. I have been there (one near banjara hills) – they served excellent food and ambience rocked. I hope you didnt miss the “Palang tod Hakeem’ poster!

    All the best for your year ahead dude!

  4. Goyal Avatar

    @Ojas – How can anyone miss that!!

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