09/08/2026
Thank you, my beauties at SIFDT, for making my re-birthday so incredibly memorable. โค๏ธ
Many of you came to see me at the hospita, the entire 14th batch when I was undergoing treatment for a brain haemorrhage and a heart ailment, and later at home (Haripriya, Sneha and Shreya) as well. Your presence was not just a visitโit was reassurance, comfort, and love. I am sure your affection gave me the strength to recover faster. I feel truly blessed to have so many wonderful people around me.
And my three taxi passengersโSneha, Shreya and Amreenโyou were super special! โค๏ธ Thank you for taking time out from your jobs and travelling all the way to make my day even more special. Your effort touched my heart.
Neha, Akshara, Madhubala, Purnima, Aditi, Anushka and Khushi, and all the many new students whom I met for the first timeโeach one of you was amazing. The thoughtful and beautiful gifts, your smiles, your affection, and above all, your presence made this re-birthday truly unforgettable.
And that *beautiful birthday backdrop*, which you so meticulously constructed, was simply wonderful. It made the celebration even more special. โค๏ธ
A very special thanks to my teamโKhushi, Sonam and Shubham, Moni and Shankarlalโwho took care of everything and kept the college running so smoothly during my absence.
There is something else that made me especially happy.
It is so reassuring to realise that SIFDT is no longer dependent on me. It has found its own rhythm, its own pace and its own momentum. It will continue to grow, evolve and flourish even when I am not around.
And perhaps that is one of the greatest things a teacher or institution builder can hope for.
SIFDT will be my legacy.
A little part of me may remain embedded in it, perhaps somewhere in its history, its culture, its students and its spiritโlong after I am gone.
But for now, I am here, grateful, humbled and overwhelmed by your love.
Love you, girls. โค๏ธ
Stay blessed. Stay happy. Keep learning, keep creating, keep shiningโand keep making SIFDT proud.
With immense love and gratitude,
KK