It’s April!! Time to bid farewell to another special batch on campus!!! I write my very first Farewell to the Batch of 2013 – 15. The day brings back emotions filled with memories, some good and some otherwise. Each will be remembered with equal fervour. Much like students, the day is also very significant and painful for the members of faculty as well. It’s the end of another journey on campus. Each batch makes for an interesting chapter in the life of a faculty. Over the Two Years, the bond that develops, the camaraderie, academic learning, the joy of interacting with some brilliant students, hand holding and guiding others, the pride in students doing well in their academic careers are all etched on to the memory for a life time. Personally for me, the Class of 2013-15 has many firsts (including this blog!). I owe my firsts to you and thank you for enriching my own journey in academia. 1. T he addition of politics and presentations on as...