Chandigarh, March 31 -- The Mayo College Alumni Association of Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh marked 150 years of Mayo College, Ajmer, with a celebration at the Chandigarh Golf Association (CGA) academy on Sunday.

Admiral Sunil Lanba, former chief of naval staff,shared memories of his time at Mayo College, where he studied for six years. Reflecting on his career, he said, "My father was in theIndian Navy, and I always aspired to become a doctor. However, my father encouraged me to take theNDA exam, and in 1974, I joined the National Defence Academy. Serving in the armed forces has been the most fulfilling part of my life. Defence is not just a job; it's a service. This sense of duty and commitment was instilled in me."

Further recallin...