It's the lunch break and I've just returned from one of the most spectacularly organised and presented events of the year - Zinastini- Science with reason- organised by Prof.S.Srinivasan/HOD, Chemistry. I felt the event was a fitting finale for his career that has spanned three decades - (he's superannuating  in May), so well presented ! 

Dr. K.R.Murali, Deputy Director, CECRI, Karaikudi, the illustrious academic was the Chief Guest. His talk on Nano materials was immensely interesting. For me, personally, his talk drew me once to contemplate on the use of Nanomaterials in Children's Literature. 

The Principal spoke on scientific temper, innovation and the need for young people to become achievers, drawing the example of Ms.Sinduja, a Class IX student who is the world's youngest CEO from Tamil Nadu.

Prashanth, the Secretary was elegant, classy and tastefully dressed for the occasion in a well matched suit. He stands out as a leader par excellence, as I don't think anybody else could've carried off the suit with such comfort and ease. He effortlessly co-ordinated the whole show and led from the sides. His was an invisible force, that everyone quietly acknowledged and accepted. He is undoubtedly going to be one of the best leaders GCE has seen in a long time. 

He was ably assisted by Sharath, the comperes who performed like seasoned artists, Nivya and a team of discipline monitors. 

Dr.Dharanitharan was the master puppeteer - his strings were one of firmness, encouragement and quiet lead. 

As for the entertainment that followed, these were noteworthy for their attention to dignity in fun. The solo songs karoaked by Ashok, Jeeva and Lucky were stunning. 

A martial art show by a black belt holder had me in open mouthed awe, as he swung his Bruce Lee chain, stick and broke tiles. 

For the first time, Naga students performed their traditional dance in colourful attire and a vocalised humming that throbbed with intensity. 

The girls who danced were all graceful and obviously well talented. 

I'm sure that Dr. Srinivasan/HOD, Chemistry will remember this Zinastini as one of the best in his long career. I've a lot to learn from the enthusiasm and perfection of Prof.Srinivasan, whose long career has not dulled his interest or his passion for teaching. He's always there on the dot for his classes, his Chief Advisorship taken with a rare sense of responsibility and he always has a smile for his fellow teachers and students. GCE will certainly miss him the next year on.