sum_off, let me be real honest. i wanted to read this story on last saturday, but was initmidated by its length. :P. but the myriads of comments and more than 1500 hits made me rethink and hence i had to read it today. yes, one can say, i am succumbed by the curiosity... hehe :P leaving the thin slab, krishnamachri shrikant and the brown shoes apart, 1) the highschool love (crush?) :P and its inspirational impact on studies. 2) stxc---Physics group (I/II, A/B :P) 3) indian embassy 4) ministry of education and their notice boards covered by diamond shaped nets 5) honda CG 6) GNR all started to get reminisced in front of my eyes. add some in the list 1) Wasim Akram 2) Pakistan 3) Friendship band 4) Dingo boot 5) Shikhar pack :P 6) Bon Jovi and Aerosmith hehe. If it was not late eightees, the story would be mine :P Enjoyed it thoroughly, keep em coming ! LooTe