Good evening ladies and gentlemen. It’s an honour to be here tonight, as the guest of honour, at this milestone 40th year reunion of the 1985 Matric graduates of Asoka High School. Seeing so many familiar faces brings back a flood of memories and I am indeed proud to be a part of this special occasion. To the members of the organising committee I want to thank you for honoring me as you chief guest on this momentous occasion. I also wish to thank the committee for the time and effort you have put in to ensure that this occasion is attended by most of our Asokan graduates and the educators of 1985... continued. (S. MARI)