Deolali Days is a tender, nostalgic journey into the world of a 1960s Indian boarding school, where banyan trees watched over mischievous boys, stern headmasters softened with rare smiles, and humble figures—the gardener, the dhoban, the biscuit seller—became quiet heroes in a child’s imagination. Through a series of vivid vignettes, Satish brings to life the innocence, humour, and wonder of growing up in Barnes School, Deolali. These are not just schoolboy adventures, but windows into a vanished world—one where discipline met delight, and small acts of kindness lingered for a lifetime.
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Satish Bhalerao
Satish Bhalerao was born in India and educated at Barnes School, Deolali. A lifelong traveller and keen observer of people and places, he has carried the stories of his school days across continents and decades.
His writing blends nostalgia with reflection, bringing to life the forgotten characters and landscapes of his childhood. His first book, Googly Maps and Other Stories, a collection of travel-inspired tales, was published by Notion Press.
Deolali Days: Stories from a Boarding School is his second book, written both as a tribute and an invitation for readers everywhere to rediscover the magic of childhood memory.
