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    27 Pictures That Will Bring Back Every Indian's School Memories

    "Colour, colour, what colour do you choose?"

    1. The "ink rubber" that lied to your face and got away with it.

    2. The apt lyrics to how you learnt your ABCs.

    3. This coming-of-age box of instruments that guaranteed superiority over younger friends.

    4. This massive achievement attained every year.

    5. The device that was created to challenge your lung strength.

    6. The drawings by Dragon Ball fanboys that were present everywhere.

    7. The masterpieces you created during crafts period.

    8. And the intellectually challenging games you played during free periods.

    "Colour, colour which colour do you choose?" -Tagore

    9. The ultimate outcome predictor of your crushes.

    10. And the percentage of love they have allocated just for you.

    11. The cheapest thirst quencher that came in beloved kalakhatta flavour.

    12. The profile pages we had before Facebook.

    13. Your handwriting when you knew the answers...

    14. And when you didn't.

    15. The punishment that was way funner than attending class.

    16. Your style statement for the first two decades of your life.

    17. The seniors "Saree Day" event that you waited all year for.

    18. Your first manicure, which resulted in the most delicious nails you've ever had.

    19. The secret to Sachin's and your inexhaustible energy.

    20. The picture day you wouldn't miss going to school for.

    21. Your introduction to India's rich heritage of literature and art.

    22. The epic boredom and existential crises that came with sitting on the first bench.

    23. The Dooms Day when your parents and teacher met to discuss you.

    BONUS: The expression of pure despair on their faces that we're all so familiar with.

    24. The memory of the first outing you had with your friends without parental supervision.

    25. And the excitement of finally performing the dance you'd practiced for months.

    26. The "fancy dress" parties and contests where it was totally cool if you wanted to be a flower pot.

    27. And, most importantly, the friends you grew up with; no matter how far you go and how long it's been, home will always be where they are.

    Ah, school days.