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In continuation with Part I.... As the exams approached, we became deeply absorbed in our preparations. Back then, we followed the annual exam pattern, which meant covering a vast curriculum. We spent our days gathering study materials and dedicating ourselves to studying. Shubhangi and I had a routine of heading to the study room at 6 am and returning at 7:30 pm, maintaining this schedule throughout the exam period. During that period, my grandma (Fulai) passed away, adding to the emotional strain I was experiencing. Unfortunately, I couldn't attend her funeral, as her passing took us all by surprise. She was in perfect health; the previous night, she had been engrossed in listening to kirtan during the Parayan organized in our village. Around 3 am, she began experiencing chest pains. My uncle and aunt attended to her, called the driver, and rushed her to the hospital. However, the doctor pronounced her dead upon arrival. It was severe heart attack. The entire family was deeply s...

  Some moments in life are like precious jewels, permanently woven into the fabric of memory, resistant to the erosion of time. I experienced those cherished days within the scholarly haven of my dream institution, a distinguished fortress paying tribute to the heroic legacy of Emperor Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj – the esteemed Shivaji University! Being enrolled in the English Department of Shivaji University is an aspiration shared by every English graduate, and I was no exception. During my undergraduate years, I had the opportunity to visit the language lab of the English department at SUK. Since that moment, I've been envisioning myself pursuing my advanced studies there. The day arrived when my name graced the merit list of the English department at Shivaji University! My elation knew no bounds; I was absolutely ecstatic. Having already experienced hostel life during my undergraduate years, I was familiar with the routine and dynamics of living there. I vividly recall my fathe...