Charlie'S Boys

Charlie’s Boys by Ajay Jain is a hilarious, heart-warming memoir that captures the chaos, charm, and camaraderie of school life in the 1980s at Delhi’s iconic all-boys institution, St. Columba’s. With affection and nostalgia, Jain revisits the highs and lows of his student days—strict teachers, punishing schedules, and early mornings balanced by pranks, bunked classes, school trips, and cheeky escapades like sneaking off to cinemas or eyeing girls from the neighboring school. At the heart of it all is Charlie, a mysterious yet unforgettable figure known only to Columbans. Through vivid storytelling, Jain evokes the universal sentiment of school memories—naughty, nostalgic, and deeply personal. A storyteller at heart, Ajay Jain is also an author, photographer, and founder of Kunzum, an independent bookstore in New Delhi. With degrees in engineering, management, and journalism, and a career spanning technology, sports management, and media, he brings a rich perspective to his writing. His work includes books on travel, fiction, and personal development, and he’s a sought-after speaker known for his motivational talks.