10 October 2011,
I woke up at 6 AM. I had to ride 16kms to reach my new college. We were informed to be in college by 8:45 AM. So I left my Hostel at 7 AM. I knew it was too early, but I have a good habit of reaching any place before time. But this time I reached there an hour before time. I reached there at 7:45. I didn't know what to do. Just parked my bike and stood alone. Some seniors were tying some banners.
It was only 8:15 when one of the security person came to me.
Security Person: 1st year MBA?
Me: Ya.
Security Person: 2nd floor.
And I smiled at him. I chose not to go by lift. Went to the 2nd floor. Couple of young men were standing at the entrance. Both were well dressed. They were in blazers. They were our seniors. They looked at me.
Seniors: Fresher? (without giving time for me to react) Go to the next room.
I just nodded my head and entered the classroom.
There were just 3 students in the class. I just smiled and sat behind them. I just took out my cell and started fiddling with it.
By the time it was 8:45, the class was half filled. Filled with all unknown people. I was feeling uncomfortable.
Two seniors entered the class with a lady who was wearing a green saree.
Seniors: Friends, this is Padmini Ma'am. (We all stood and wished her.) The next session will be handled by her.
Padmini Madam: Well, before I start the class, everybody please stand up, and pray for a bright future.
There was a big question mark in my head. Class-from-the-first-day????
Padmini Madam: Pray for good education. Not for boyfriends and girlfriends. And such things are not entertained at MPBIM.
I closed my eyes. I didn't pray anything.
Padmini Madam: Well, you'll may open your eyes now. Before I begin the class let me introduce myself first. And you'll will have to introduce yourselves in similar way. You'll will have to add a prefix to your name. A prefix that suits your character and begins with the letter same as your name. Am I clear?
Students(Including Me): Yes ma'am.
Padmini Madam: Hmmmm, I'm Padmini. I would like to call myself Pampered Padmini. I'm married. After completing my MBA, I worked for couple of years in HP and due to some personal reasons I had to quit the job. And from past one year I'm working as a lecturer here.
(to be contd)
