crossroads

 A LIFE DEDICATED TO EDUCATION> It was 01 July 1965. I was running the 23rd year of my life. I had obtained my Masters in English and B.Ed. It was on this day that I joined my first posting as Lecturer in English in Vishwa Bharti Women’s’ College, Rainawari, Srinagar, Kashmir. The College was situated in the locality where I lived and the Institution had taught my sisters and cousins. I taught English Language and Literature up to Degree Classes for 12 years. During this period, I worked with two Principals; Shri S. L. Vaishnavi and Shri S.L Sadhu. I was instrumental in introducing Women’s Cricket for which a Pitch was laid with the help of Mr. O. N. Pajnu. I also took students to SMS to learn swimming and then taught them Boating in the Nagin Lake. Girls were regularly coached in Badminton and Hockey by coaches from SAI. Annual Inter-collegiate Debating Competitions were held and Morning Assembly was integral. On 17 March 1977, the management posted me as Principal of the Vishw...