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                 Lt Gen (Retd) Surendra Kulkarni - Director Mayo College, Ajmer  Mayo College, the renowned  boys-only independent boarding school in  Ajmer ,  Rajasthan, was founded in 1875 by Richard Bourke. The school, spread over a vast campus of 187 acres, is known for its alumni network as well as sports infrastructure. In two years time in 2025, Mayo college Ajmer will be celebrating its 150 th  anniversary. Namrata Kohli speaks exclusively to Lt Gen (Retd) Surendra Kulkarni, director of Mayo College on what makes the boarding school special Why do parents send their children to Mayo? What is Mayo’s USP? What is attracting people is the fact that unlike some of the old vintage schools which are 150 or even more old such as Rajkumar college in Raipur/Rajkot, we have been able to press the reset button, from time to time. We have a great legacy which no one can take away and we are proud of it but at the same tim...

The Scindia School, Gwalior is an all-boys’ boarding school located atop the 300 feet high hill in Gwalior city. This October, the school  is celebrating its 125th anniversary  and  PM Shri Narendra Modi   is the Chief Guest for the special Founder’s Day celebration to be held on 21 st /22 nd  October where he will release the Scindia School stamp.  Namrata Kohli speaks to  Ajay Singh - School Principal -  The Scindia School Gwalior Ajay Singh - School Principal -  The Scindia School Gwalior Congratulations on clocking 125 years. What are you displaying in the 125 th  year celebration? We are displaying the pride of our school- the Scindia band. Every year our boys play on Kartavya Path during Republic Day celebrations. The band is a beautiful combination of skill, harmony, teamwork, collaboration by 45 children, music- everything coming together. Also in the 125 th   year, we are showcasing Astachal, our spiritual practice and we a...

Elite institutes aim to build students who are suited for the modern world and have a sense of tradition Namrata Kohli New Delhi A View Of The Mayo College In Ajmer Rohit Jaiswal passed out of Welham Boys School 28 years ago in Dehradun. "Those were the best years of my life. It was a combination of learning, fun, lessons for life and experiences to cherish,” says Jaiswal, who is president of the school’s alumni association. Studying in a boarding school was “a lesson in living with a diverse group. We were taught the concept of a complete man wherein studies weren’t the only measure of success,” says Jaiswal, who is a businessman in Bhopal.  Welhams and Doon School in Dehradun; Scindia School in Gwalior; Mayo College in Ajmer; and Lawrence School in Sanawar, Kasauli, rank among India’s best boarding schools. St Peter’s International is an independent coeducational residential school in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu. New Era High School is located in Panchgani, Maharashtra. Most of these...

Premium Despite its reputation of being a leisurely and relaxed activity, golf can be an incredibly addictive game. If you are already hooked to the game of golf, know which equipment to buy By Namrata Kohli Why is golf so addictive? The game is supposed to be  a unique combination of challenges, satisfaction, social interaction, mental and physical benefits, competition, and as golfers vouch, it has the potential for lifelong learning. Ever wondered what draws golfers to the golf course early in the morning and makes them spend hours on end at the golf course.  Take the case of 49-year-old Delhi based finance professional Manu Kohli, who started playing about five years back. He says, “I was hesitant in the start as I felt where is fun in a game where you hit a ball and walk" and boy, I was so wrong. This is a game of skill and of patience, and one does get addicted to it.” He explains what draws a golfer to wake up at 4 in the morning and spend so many hours on the course, “...