Dear Sanawarians both young & old,
On the 26th of April we got to know that our beloved batchmate, Ayush Agarwal, fell prey to the scourge of Covid. It was a huge shock for all of us, as he was a gentle and quiet soul from Himalaya House 2003 batch.
Ayush, whom we teasingly christened 'Andoo' as kids are wont to do, joined Sanawar in Upper IV. He had a brilliant mind and an inquisitive nature. It pains us to think of him in the past tense, and many of us harbour regrets of not having kept in touch as much as we would have liked to, now that he's gone. Let us resolve to value each other more than ever so that the tragic event of Ayush's untimely passing teaches us to love.
Of the many distinct memories I have of him, a few stand out. I remember his passion for cricket, and his bitter disappointment at us losing a match - I do not recall the opponents, but it was an inter-school match, and he had shouted himself hoarse cheering on the First XI at Barnes. Never one to give in, he set his sights on the next match with great hope, and we won! His joy was precious to behold and lingers on in memory.
His helpful nature endeared him to one and all. Generous to a fault, he shared everything - tuck, notes, advice - with everyone who asked. I spent an SOP with his family in Noida, and it was apparent that his brother shared the same good qualities that make a person humble and honorable.
After his BA (H) in Economics from DU, he went to Italy for a Master's in International Cooperation & Development. He took up the noblest of professions upon his return, educating youngsters at Delhi's Indraprastha University. This aim to impart knowledge to the next generation fueled his dream of starting a coaching institute to educate future leaders for our country. He had realized this noble dream in Bangalore with his venture named Manifest IAS, when this evil, insidious, invisible enemy pervaded the world last year.
It was a shocking heartbreak for us when we got the news, as he leaves behind his bereaved parents and younger brother, who is in London. Words can only convey so much; they carry our sadness for his life cut short so cruelly, and condolences for his grieving, unlucky family. RIP, Ayush.
The Batch of 2003 Our heartfelt condolences to the family. Ayush is survived by his father, Pankaj Aggarwal, mother, Ruchi Aggarwal & brother, Parth Aggarwal (OS HBD 07)
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