T. AMARNATH - 1235 - TH Joined school in 1965 and left in 1968. Thereafter, I changed 04 schools/colleges & finally I did B.Com (Hons), joined IMA and was commissioned in Regiment of Artillery in Dec1978. I was awarded my coveted AOP wings in April 1984 fulfilling my dream of becoming a pilot. I have served in AOP/Army Aviation units Punjab, Jammu and in Siachen Glacier. I was awarded Sena Medal (Gallantry) for OP TRISHUL SHAKTI in Jan 1993. I commanded 821 Light Regiment and superannuated in Aug 2009. I was re-employed for 03 years and hung my uniform, on 07th Aug. 2012. Thereafter, I have addressed my and my family's health concerns. I am married and my wife is a housewife. I have two daughters, and my younger daughter is a Doctor having studied her MBBS in Hyderabad. I am settled in Secunderabad.
RAMCHANDRAN SHARAD MENON (Chikoo) - 1264 - TH After completing schooling in 1971, joined the university Visveswaraya College of Engineering, Bangalore (UVCE) but discontinued my course on reaching the third year as I was selected to join the Shipping Corporation of India, as a direct entry cadet (Navigation Dept.) in 1973. Our batchmate , A.E.Shivakumar also joined UVCE along with me. He completed his B.Tech, and then his M.Tech, after which he went abroad. Last heard he has married and settled down in Vancouver, Canada. Left SCI in 1979 after obtaining second mate's license and joined a foreign company- Wallems. Thereafter, continued sailing in foreign companies namely Barber Ship Management / Wilhelmsen, Oslo, Japanese company - MMS,Tokyo and Frontline Tankers, Norway. Obtained Master's (F.G) from U.K. After completing adequate sailing experience, obtained my command as captain in 1991 with Barbers Oslo, which was also the year that I joined the Rotary Club of Cochin Harbour. I was also a free mason for a few years. Although had sailing experience on various types of vessels, decided to specialise on oil tankers in the latter part of my sea-going career. Have sailed on various product and crude oil tankers but mainly sailed on vlcc's ( very large crude oil tankers) and ulcc's (ultra large crude oil tankers) so much so that none of my ships have ever called any Indian port since 1979 till my quitting sailing in 2017.
In between sailing, worked at MMS - India office as General Manager - manning & training from 2010 to 2012 at Mumbai. After quitting sailing, worked as a visiting professor - teaching nautical science subjects at the Indian Maritime University, Kochi from 2017 to 2019. Married Sudha in 1983 and settled in Kochi since 1983. We are blessed with two children, Nikhil and Meghna, who have both completed their MBA's and are presently working at Bangalore. Have taken over as the president of the Rotary Club of Cochin Harbour for the year 2020 - 21 in July 2020. My younger twin brothers, Rahul Menon & Rohil Menon have also studied and passed out from our school.
SAROJ BHUSHAN TIWARI - 1334 - TH Friends, I joined the school in 1967, as my father was transferred from Chail. Passed out from the school in 1971 with all of you. Did my graduation BSc. from St Joseph's College Bangalore. Came to Indore to my uncle. Did PG in Economics and also LLB . Gave exam for Bank of India and joined as cash-cum-accounts clerk in 1977. Got married in 1981. I have three daughters - two of them are MBA, gainfully employed, and married. Third one is BE, MBA and is with us. I retired as Chief Manager in July 2015. Now I am living a peaceful retired life at Indore.
Brig. AJAEY SEM - 1570 - NH My dream of joining the King George’s School ultimately became a reality when I Joined the KGS Chail in 1963 but studied there for a very short while before migrating to KGS Ajmer in June 1963 . Studied there till April 1970 & then once again migrated to KGS Bangalore in May 1970 to join in 11th Std from where I graduated in April 1971 . Notwithstanding my short stint in KGS B’lore, I was fortunate to make some good friends but somehow could not connect with them after the school. My two elder brothers are also Georgians from CHAIL & AJMER . After graduating from the School , I joined Christ College B’lore in the PCM Stream. During the final year, got selected for the Coveted Indian Military Academy, which I joined in June 1973 & passed out in June 1975 . Got commissioned into 1st Garhwal Rifles (Mechanised). During the long service spanning almost 36 years, attended all the mandatory Army Courses . Was part of the Indian Army Training Team Botswana from Jan'84- Jul'86 . Did my Gde - 2 in HAA (J&K), Comd an Rashtriya Rifles Bn in (J&K) where I was conferred the award of SENA MEDAL (GALLANTRY) , Comd an Armd Bde in Central India, was Dy GOC of a RAPID Div in Dehradun ( 2006- 08), Senior Instructor in the AWC Mhow, from where I moved to HQ IDS to head the Indian National Defence University (INDU) Dte. I finally hung my boots from there in March 2011. In the long cherished career of almost 36 years, It was very challenging, tough but utmost satisfying as I was privileged to serve abroad, in Deserts , Semi
Deserts, High Altitude & Operational Areas. Have had some real life threatening experiences but managed to sail through safe & sound. Worked as a GM with a BIRLAS Company at Kalyan for about 2 years from Dec'12 to '14 & since then have been leading a relaxed retired life & enjoying Golf. Got married in 1984 to my wife, Sarita . We have two Sons & both are married. The elder Son, after doing Engg, did his MBA & is working with Amazon based at B'lore. His wife also is similarly qualified, is also working for Amazon & both are Senior Executives. Our younger Son is in the Aviation Sector as a Capt. He flew for INDIGO Airlines for about 12 years, before moving to join SCOOT Airlines at Singapore. His wife, after completing her PG in Architecture, is an Architect. So friends, this in a nutshell, is my journey. GOD has been eternally kind & benevolent so far.We are permanently settled at Panchkula & would be our pleasure indeed to take care if any of you visits this part of the country ever . Have always followed our School Motto “PLAY THE GAME “. As I progressed in life, I understood the real meaning & importance of this Motto !!!! Looking forward to meet you ALL during the GJ celebrations.
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