"The Milk Break and After is a travelogue of a long and satisfying journey. It has been written in such a way that you can hop on and off as you like. Dip into it as you want or read it from cover to cover. It is here that we pause to look ahead with even greater determination in our quest for perfection, for we know it cannot be achieved by the weak."

Manju Rajput, headmistress, Raghubir Singh Junior Modern School .

How it all began

RSJMS blossoms

Future: an unending story

A futuristic vision, integrity of intentions, nobility in thought and an indomitable spirit were needed to give wings to a dream which, with the strength of its own convictions, scaled insurmountable heights. The annals of history bear testimony to the unmatched success attained by what began as a small endeavour to offer quality education; a right blend of western progressive thought and Indian culture; to the glorious status it enjoys today, that of an educational institution of unparalleled repute. Its achievements have always been accorded the recognition it so truly deserves. At this significant milestone in the trajectory charted by Raghubir Singh Junior Modern School, it becomes mandatory for us to introspect, review and reflect on our strengths and weaknesses, accomplishments and misgivings. Keeping in view the vision and goals we started with, it is now time to take stock of the past and plan for the future. Once again, it is time to rededicate ourselves to the cause and keep the torch aflame. Revisiting the history of R S Junior Modern School and documenting its progress opened vistas of invaluable insights, some rendered misty in the ravages of time, some still resonating with energy, replete with clarity and relevance. It was an interesting and rewarding exercise, which instilled faith in our own abilities to administer the best, offer the latest; thereby delivering excellence while upholding values true to the Modern doctrine. The success of the eminent alumni of this institution, in their chosen fields, attributes immensely to the school's unprecedented nonpareil Preface M a n j u R a j p u t status and persona. This volume is our tribute to all those who have contributed in making the school what it is today. I feel privileged to present before you a repertoire of images— innocent, real and surreal, evoking nostalgia and pride, of a place where conformity and restraint go hand in hand, where creativity is fostered and harmony promoted. Within its pages are glimpses of a dream that the founder saw, and its growth and evolution over fifty years. This book is our tribute to that great visionary, Lala Raghubir Singh. 'The Milk Break and After' is a travelogue of a long and satisfying journey. It has been written in such a way that you can hop on and off as you like. Dip into it as you want or read it from cover to cover. It is here that we pause to look ahead with even greater determination in our quest for self-realisation, for we know it cannot be achieved by the weak-willed.

Headmistress
Raghubir Singh Junior Modern School
New Delhi

Pratibha Devi Singh Patil
President, Republic of India.

Meira Kumar
Speaker, Lok Sabha, Parliament of India.

Sonia Gandhi
President, All India Congress Committee.

Kapil Sibal
Union Cabinet Minister (HRD, Communications & IT).

Ghulam Nabi Azad
Union Cabinet Minister (Health & Family Welfare).

Sheila Dikshit
Chief Minister, Government of NCT of Delhi.

Syeda Hameed
Member, Planning Commission, Government of India.

Arvinder Singh
Minister (Transport, Education...), Govt. of NCT of Delhi.

Dinesh Singh
Vice-Chancellor, University of Delhi.

Parimal Rai
Chairman, New Delhi Municipal Council.

Mira Pradeep Singh
Chairperson, Managing Committee, RSJMS.

Rita K. Premchand
Member, Board of Trustees, Modern School.

Anuradha Singh
Chairperson, Managing Committee, Modern School, Vasant Vihar.

Ketaki Sood
Member, Board of Trustees, Modern School.

Ela Anand
Member, Board of Trustees, Modern School.

Satinder Singh
Member, Board of Trustees, Modern School.