In your debt
Journey to the roots The morning spring sun stared at the leafless trees, as I looked outside the classroom window. The usually busy corridor was silent. It was the last day at school, and I had my physics viva voce to go; the written examination for 10 th Board were scheduled a week later. “Do you think World War was good for human society?” With great surprise, “No, Sir” “Look at the many inventions, new world order and the opportunity to rebuild our society.” “Sir, but it resulted in significant loss of human life.” “I am only stating what followed, after the inevitable.” “Ok, Sir” “How are your exam preparations?” “Still some more revision to do, Sir” “Let me know if you need any help.” “Sure, Sir” There was a long pause, both of us looking outside the window at the empty football field. “Ok, all the best.” The heart felt very heavy, the anxiety of the Board exam was nowhere close the incalculable ...