‘India needs an autocracy, not a democracy’. This statement was the topic for the Frank Anthony Memorial Debate Finals. We had one hour to put down our ideas and portray them in a cohesive manner, which was a daunting task. Tackling this topic required finesse and skill, and we faced it head on. When the time came to speak, we were able to put our thoughts forward and tried to convince the judges. Then was the suspenseful award ceremony. Unfortunately, we had not won any awards but still, this was a great learning experience, one that I will never forget. Karna Nayak, 9 D