15 November 2013/ 12 January 2014 Remembering Vilakkumadom ( Written in connection with the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations of my school, St.Joseph's High School, Vilakkumadom ) Today is a nice day in Delareyville due to light rains reducing the scorching heat of the past two weeks. Yesterday's 37 degree C has been drastically lowered to a comfortable 27 degree C, thanks to the rains, and much more is expected in the coming days. Abundant rainfall is crucial to this region and also for the country because this is a maize-producing area, where the farmers produce enough maize for local consumption and for export. I was very delighted to hear that my former school , St. Joseph's High School, Vilakkumadom,is celebrating its platinum Jubilee in January, 2014.My memories flew back to 1963-64,when I was in Standard 10, and had the opportunity to take part in the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of the school. For me, the name Vilakkumadom is synony