Mrinal (R) and Nawang together at Mrinal’s Graduation
He stood by me like a rock, solid as ever, through all the trials and tribulations of medical school life. At the time I joined the Grant Medical College and the Sir J J Group of Hospitals, my parents had to leave India as the company gave them a foreign assignment. I had to move into the boys’ hostel, which was famous for its intense sessions of ragging. I remember Nawang ensuring that he came to visit me every so often. He had a huge muscular and bulky frame and was intimidating, to say the least. He would walk with me as if to send a message to the seniors that this guy is not to be messed with. He understood me extremely well and we had a great time enjoying common passions. To name a few the things that interested us the most, were the Indian army , cricket, philately, current affairs, field hockey, and food. The Sir J.J Hospital is located very close to Mohamed Ali road, a culinary delight. Every single street and by-lane is studded with numerous small restaurants and sweet