Punjab Public School, Nabha didn’t just offer education-it offered opportunities to everyone, even those who quietly waited in the shadows. My journey at PPS embodies the spirit of our school motto: “Onward and Upward.” With every challenge faced and every opportunity seized, I have not just risen but soared-proving that belief, encouragement, and a little courage can take you far beyond what you ever imagined.
Life changes with the seasons, but nothing beats the nostalgia of our school days. Those years were all about fun and freedom, spent with our “chuddy buddies” a term that perfectly captures our tight-knit group. Our hostel felt like Nabha Central Jail, especially when we were counting down to the next vacation, starting the very first day of school! Despite the longing for breaks, school life was magical. Living, laughing, and pulling pranks together made us closer than ever. Our school was our stage, where we had endless energy for mischief, always in good fun and never mean-spirited.
When Raghubir asked me to contribute to his memoir, I felt honoured. Reading his stories took me back fifty years, especially the Duke of Edinburgh’s Silver Medal Expedition to Srinagar. Raghubir’s praise for my cooking during that trip still warms my heart.
It’s great to see my friend now passionate about cooking. I hope he’ll share his culinary creations with us soon, bringing a taste of those good old days back to life!
About the Author
Dr. Raghubir Singh Randhawa, a distinguished Ophthalmologist, retired from the Punjab Civil Medical Services as Civil Surgeon in 2018 after a commendable career spanning thirty- five years. Born on March 22, 1958, in Bathinda, Punjab, Dr. Raghubir completed his early education at The Punjab Public School, Nabha. He went on to earn his MBBS and MS in Ophthalmology from Government Medical College, Amritsar.
