Srinivasa Addepalli
Srinivasa Addepalli is an accomplished author and entrepreneur who has made significant contributions to the world of literature and education. He spent eight years living in hostels during the 1990s, with his four-year stay at REC (now NIT) in Surat being the most memorable. During this time, he wrote a column called “Hostelitis” for the youth magazine, JAM, which chronicled his experiences of hostel life.
Twenty-five years later, Addepalli drew upon these stories to create a book that captures the essence of his time in the hostels. After graduating from IIM Ahmedabad, one of India’s premier business schools, he ventured into the corporate world, focusing on strategy and mergers and acquisitions.
However, his passion for education never waned, and he later became a visiting faculty member at various MBA and engineering colleges, perhaps driven by a desire to relive his hostel days. Currently, Addepalli resides in Mumbai and runs an ed-tech start-up that focuses on professional education and upskilling, continuing his commitment to shaping the minds of the future.
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Hostelitis: Surviving Hostel Life is a captivating coming-of-age story set in the early 1990s at a Regional Engineering College (REC) in Surat, India. Author Srinivasa Addepalli draws from his own experiences to create a relatable and engaging narrative that follows the adventures of Manish, a young engineering student, as he navigates the challenges and joys of hostel life.
From the moment Manish sets foot in his new home for the next four years, he is confronted with the harsh realities of hostel living – the stench of urine, unappetizing mess food, and the looming threat of ragging by seniors. However, he soon finds solace in the companionship of his friends, Thomas and Swami, as they embark on a journey filled with exams, politics, elections, bathroom fights, heartbreaks, and the ever-present quest for love.
Addepalli’s writing is simple yet effective, interspersing Hinglish dialogues to authentically capture the conversations between young students. The book is peppered with colloquial terms, shayaris, and light-hearted humor that will leave readers nostalgic for their own college days, even if they haven’t experienced hostel life themselves.
Hostelitis is a must-read for anyone who has lived in a hostel, aspires to do so, or simply wants to reminisce about the joys and tribulations of college life. With its fast-paced narrative, unexpected ending, and relatable characters, this book is sure to keep readers engaged from start to finish.
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