Serendipity : Musings of an Islander

The recent revision of convoy timings for travel between J irkatang - M iddle S trait and vice versa through which the number of convoys had been cut short to half of what it exists at present (ie., the existing 8 convoys stands reduced to 4 ) is going to create more problems than any good. Let us first take a comparative look at the revised as well as the existing timings. It appears that the existing 630 am, 7 am and 730 am convoy from J irkatang practically stands merged. Hence a large number of intending vehicles would make it to the first convoy. Which means the first convoy is expected to have around 8-10 buses, 60-70 passenger car and 15 - 20 goods vehicle which when lined up one behind the other, would reach a kilometer in length! Further the revised convoy intends to do away with the existing separate convoy for passenger and goods vehicles. This means the first convoy from J irkatang of around 100 vehicles comprising of bus, cars, tourist cabs, goods vehicles etc, whil...

My recent visit to Tagore Govt College of Education to attend its “Pearl Jubilee Celebration” had been a store full or surprise. The institution building wore a festive look with decorative sequential lights, colourful flags and the red carpet. I turned up 45 minutes ahead of time, yet found the epitome of education packed to its capacity. Everybody seemed amused and engaged in chit chat with friends whom they had been meeting after a long time. The trainees, alumni, teachers and other staff members of the institution, everybody were on their job making last minute arrangements. We recalled our days running around in the institution, learning while arranging such programs. Our teachers stood behind us lending support in every sphere of our activity. After a years study we moved on in our career path, a new batch took our place; a cycle that repeats year after year but the teachers, their vigor and enthusiasm remained afresh. They still stand firm behind their students, enablin...