The Dohnavur Post is a newsletter run by the alumni of Santhosha Vidhyalaya, Dohnavur, India. This Newsletter‟s purpose is to create a virtual Coffee House for the alumni of the School. This would be a place for us to shout a Hello or say Wow or just keep in touch as we keep busy[…]
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The Gospel According To Moses – An Alumni Meet Account
Moses Ashirvad Moses Ashirvad, the CEO of the Alumni Meet planning committee, weaves his version of the event using namesakes of biblical patriarchs, quoting Isaiah and even borrowing a parable from Jesus. *Edward Aloysius Murphy Jr.* is not from the batch of 2007 and[…]
Top of the world @ Yelagiri – Alumni Meet 2019
Written by Ashish Jebaraj ”Why did you come today ?” Was the first question I was asked at the SV Alumni meet 2019. Who asked me that? “The Kingpin Bernice” She asked that as a joke, and I will not fail to acknowledge[…]
My Account of the Alumni Meet 2019
What are the odds that fate would prevent your two biggest speakers from making it to the event? What are the odds that the power supply decided to abruptly go on a vacation minutes before the delayed start? What are the odds that the back-up[…]
Morning Trek with Biscuit – Rerun of History
This is an account of two incidents separated by a span of two years. It involves two different boys and a single dog. As recounted by Jason and Binny. _________________________________________ On the 7th of August when Jason had gone to scout the YMCA camp, he[…]
Of tall tales and runaways – by Neha Jose Finney
When life gives you blues I go back in time, and those memories always make me smile. Great was the veneration offered to our SV runaways or anyone who attempted at running away. They achieved a status all their own. The unsuccessful ones would be[…]
“It Felt like Heaven” – Reminiscence by Samuel Prince
Sundays were one of the best days of the week, because we did not have our regular study hours. After the service, we had Sunday classes. The choir had their practice, but we had to come back to the hostel. I did not like it[…]
The Good Die Young – Remembering Hegou Thangeo
Many of Hegou Thangeo’s friends were not informed of the news until this afternoon. His family was probably too shocked more than anything else. He’d died on the 3rd of August, and the ceremonies were completed on the 4th. An entire week has passed[…]
The Caterpillar’s Heartbeat – Author Roslin Answers The Proust Questionnaire
Roslin’s debut book of poetry was published last week and is now available for purchase on Amazon and Flipkart. The Caterpillar’s Heartbeat is a collection of poems by Roslin which depict her struggles to become a recognized person in a world with huge obstacles. Her[…]
The Living Stone – By Shalom Logos (Class of 2007)
“I remember saying to myself and others that if I don’t find a church I’ll start one.” Shalom Logos recounts his quest for a church in a little town in Arunachal Pradesh –————————————— 13 February 2019, Tawang Right from the time I decided to[…]