Wednesday, September 7, 2011
6th Sep.
Completed morning program.In chamber from 12.30 to 4 pm.Sent car to Venita to bring her from Gurgaon to Delhi.Took Costa coffee at cafe.Returned home by cab.Venita returned from Gurgaon at about 10 pm.Sh. Amar Singh was remanded to judicial custody in cash for vote case.Video call service & 3G service were activated in the Cell. Retired to sleep at about 11 pm.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
2nd to 5th September
On 2nd:
Completed morning program. Visited CGHS for collection of medicines. Went to Max hospital for depositing sample for test. Had coffee at Costa Cafe. Spent a couple of hours in the chamber. Retired to sleep at 11pm.
On 3rd:
Completed morning program. Sanjeev Saxena's elder brother,2 of his brothers-in-law and nephew came to my residence as I did not go to the chamber, it being Saturday. I do not go to chamber on Saturday unless there is important work/conference. I prefer to stay at home and take rest. They discussed the bail of Sanjeev Saxena, hearing of which is coming up on 6th. Sh. Amar Singh and other accused persons who are not yet arrested have also been summoned by the court to appear on the day. I told them that our next step in the matter of Sanjeev's bail would depend upon the outcome of hearing on 6th September. Venita went to Gurgaon today to stay with Babua and Neha till 6th. Bablu will return from Helsinki on 7th. Babua is very fond of his Dadi. So is Dadi fond of him. Retired to sleep at 11pm.
On 4th:
Completed morning program. Visited Barista for coffee. Watched Slumdog Millionaire on TV for sometime. Director CBI requested to attend a meeting in his chamber along with the retired Directors of CBI on 5th at 6pm. Retired to sleep at 10.50 pm.
On 5th:
Completed morning program. Collected Venita's test reports from Max hospital. In chamber from 1.30-4pm. Had Costa coffee in the cafe. Visited CBI head quarters for the meeting.Retired to sleep at 11.35pm.
Completed morning program. Visited CGHS for collection of medicines. Went to Max hospital for depositing sample for test. Had coffee at Costa Cafe. Spent a couple of hours in the chamber. Retired to sleep at 11pm.
On 3rd:
Completed morning program. Sanjeev Saxena's elder brother,2 of his brothers-in-law and nephew came to my residence as I did not go to the chamber, it being Saturday. I do not go to chamber on Saturday unless there is important work/conference. I prefer to stay at home and take rest. They discussed the bail of Sanjeev Saxena, hearing of which is coming up on 6th. Sh. Amar Singh and other accused persons who are not yet arrested have also been summoned by the court to appear on the day. I told them that our next step in the matter of Sanjeev's bail would depend upon the outcome of hearing on 6th September. Venita went to Gurgaon today to stay with Babua and Neha till 6th. Bablu will return from Helsinki on 7th. Babua is very fond of his Dadi. So is Dadi fond of him. Retired to sleep at 11pm.
On 4th:
Completed morning program. Visited Barista for coffee. Watched Slumdog Millionaire on TV for sometime. Director CBI requested to attend a meeting in his chamber along with the retired Directors of CBI on 5th at 6pm. Retired to sleep at 10.50 pm.
On 5th:
Completed morning program. Collected Venita's test reports from Max hospital. In chamber from 1.30-4pm. Had Costa coffee in the cafe. Visited CBI head quarters for the meeting.Retired to sleep at 11.35pm.
Friday, September 2, 2011
1st September
Completed morning program.Met Dr. Lalwani for endorsement to certain eye tests of Venita at Center of Sight.Visited CGHS & SBI.Decided to take a bond of Rs.20,000/- to get the benefit of tax deduction.In chamber from 2.30 to3.30 pm.Retired to sleep at about 11pm.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
30th & 31st August
On 30th :
Completed morning program. Visited CGHS at Pandara Road and South Avenue. Visited SBI. In chamber from 1.30pm-4pm.On way back home visited Hanuman temple in Chanakyapuri. Retired to sleep at 11pm
On 31st:
Completed morning program. Since it is Eid today, the courts are closed. Visited Barista for a cup of coffee in the DDA center Janakpuri. Spent the day at home. Retired to sleep at 11pm.
Completed morning program. Visited CGHS at Pandara Road and South Avenue. Visited SBI. In chamber from 1.30pm-4pm.On way back home visited Hanuman temple in Chanakyapuri. Retired to sleep at 11pm
On 31st:
Completed morning program. Since it is Eid today, the courts are closed. Visited Barista for a cup of coffee in the DDA center Janakpuri. Spent the day at home. Retired to sleep at 11pm.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
26th to 29th August
On 26th :
Completed morning program. In chamber from 12.30-4pm. Neha, Bablu and Babua joined us and organized a small celebration of my birthday with cake cutting and exchange of gifts. Visited Gopalji temple in Khan market along with all of them as desired by Venita. Everyone in the family rang up and gave good wishes on my birthday. The birthday is a good day to prepare a balance-sheet of what one could do and what one could not. The following actions and omissions come to my mind this day:
1) Gave up a case in favor of Manish, though it could have given me lot of money. The client had contacted Manish earlier than me. Though the client desired me to take over the case, but I refused as Manish was a junior of this chamber and worked with me in some cases before he left it to setup his own chamber along with some other colleagues.
2) Did whatever I could and I am still doing whatever I can for treatment of Yash, who is suffering from bone marrow deficiency.
3) Have given quite a few charities wherever it was possible.
4) Wrote blog regularly.
5) Practised Vipassana, although not very regularly.
6) Did not take up Sanjay Saxena's case as it would have not helped him much. Advised his family to continue with the counsel who was handling the case.
Hope to help the clients as much as I can in their cases with minimal charges. Practise Vipassana regularly and spend more time with friends and relations. These are the goals I set for the 73rd year of my life .
Retired to sleep at 10.45pm.
On 27th:
Completed morning program. There was a small party at home in continuation of the party yesterday, in which some close relations, Subhash, Sunita, Barun, Bina joined in.Babloo/Neha could not come as Babloo was going to Helinsiki next day. Silku/Ritsy could not come as Alanah is just one year and it is about 2 hour journey from Gurgaon to Vikaspuri.Janaksetu is closed for repairs and Pankha road, alternate route,is damaged at quite a few places due to rains.It won't be good for Alanah to travel such along distaance on a bad road.Venita celebrated the 6th day of the birth of Lord Krishna in the forenoon in the society temple. She organised a Langar for about 150 people. Earlier she also organised 56 dishes offering to Krishna. Barun gave me Randy Pausch's book,'The Last Lecture'. Randy Pausch had 10 tumors in his liver and a few months to live. He was the father of three young children. In this book he advises all as to how to live a full life through practical examples. He is of the opinion that life is full of joy and honesty, hard work and dedication pay in the long run. But this book had been given to me earlier by Ruchi, who had bought it at Singapore. It is worth reading. Pilku and Ruchi celebrated their wedding anniversary today at Cornwall in a farm along with children who are having summer holidays. It is also the birthday of Silku. All of us wished them on the occasion.
Retired to sleep at about 11pm.
On 28th:
Completed morning program. Had a cup of coffee in Barista. Spent the day at home. Retired to sleep at 11pm.
On 29th:
Completed morning program. Had to spend the day in Max hospital, Saket, for the tests, X-ray, ECG, Ultrasound etc. as prescribed by Dr.Agarwal for Venita's treatment. Had lunch in China corner Khan Market after her tests in Max hospital. Retired to sleep at about 10.30pm.
Completed morning program. In chamber from 12.30-4pm. Neha, Bablu and Babua joined us and organized a small celebration of my birthday with cake cutting and exchange of gifts. Visited Gopalji temple in Khan market along with all of them as desired by Venita. Everyone in the family rang up and gave good wishes on my birthday. The birthday is a good day to prepare a balance-sheet of what one could do and what one could not. The following actions and omissions come to my mind this day:
1) Gave up a case in favor of Manish, though it could have given me lot of money. The client had contacted Manish earlier than me. Though the client desired me to take over the case, but I refused as Manish was a junior of this chamber and worked with me in some cases before he left it to setup his own chamber along with some other colleagues.
2) Did whatever I could and I am still doing whatever I can for treatment of Yash, who is suffering from bone marrow deficiency.
3) Have given quite a few charities wherever it was possible.
4) Wrote blog regularly.
5) Practised Vipassana, although not very regularly.
6) Did not take up Sanjay Saxena's case as it would have not helped him much. Advised his family to continue with the counsel who was handling the case.
Hope to help the clients as much as I can in their cases with minimal charges. Practise Vipassana regularly and spend more time with friends and relations. These are the goals I set for the 73rd year of my life .
Retired to sleep at 10.45pm.
On 27th:
Completed morning program. There was a small party at home in continuation of the party yesterday, in which some close relations, Subhash, Sunita, Barun, Bina joined in.Babloo/Neha could not come as Babloo was going to Helinsiki next day. Silku/Ritsy could not come as Alanah is just one year and it is about 2 hour journey from Gurgaon to Vikaspuri.Janaksetu is closed for repairs and Pankha road, alternate route,is damaged at quite a few places due to rains.It won't be good for Alanah to travel such along distaance on a bad road.Venita celebrated the 6th day of the birth of Lord Krishna in the forenoon in the society temple. She organised a Langar for about 150 people. Earlier she also organised 56 dishes offering to Krishna. Barun gave me Randy Pausch's book,'The Last Lecture'. Randy Pausch had 10 tumors in his liver and a few months to live. He was the father of three young children. In this book he advises all as to how to live a full life through practical examples. He is of the opinion that life is full of joy and honesty, hard work and dedication pay in the long run. But this book had been given to me earlier by Ruchi, who had bought it at Singapore. It is worth reading. Pilku and Ruchi celebrated their wedding anniversary today at Cornwall in a farm along with children who are having summer holidays. It is also the birthday of Silku. All of us wished them on the occasion.
Retired to sleep at about 11pm.
On 28th:
Completed morning program. Had a cup of coffee in Barista. Spent the day at home. Retired to sleep at 11pm.
On 29th:
Completed morning program. Had to spend the day in Max hospital, Saket, for the tests, X-ray, ECG, Ultrasound etc. as prescribed by Dr.Agarwal for Venita's treatment. Had lunch in China corner Khan Market after her tests in Max hospital. Retired to sleep at about 10.30pm.
Friday, August 26, 2011
25th August
Completed morning program. (To know the details of morning program please see the blog on 20th November,2009, captioned "My Routine"). In chamber from 1pm-3.45pm. Venita went for shopping in Khan market. All other markets were closed in support of Anna Hazare's agitation for Jan Lokpal bill. We tried to go home Akbar road, Prithviraj road, Aurangjeb road, Maulana Azad road, Amrita Shergill road and some other roads,but could not due to road blocks by Police so that Anna Hazare supporters could not reach PM"s house on Race course road. Curiously they managed to reach. Ultimately we went by Lodhi road to Arbindo Marg to inner Ring road to reach home. It took us over 45 mins to reach Ring road. Venita, seeing many Policemen on the road, decided not to visit Ramlila grounds and participate in the Anna agitation. She said that she would go next day. Retired to sleep at 10.30pm.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
23rd & 24th August
On 23nd:
Completed morning program. Visited SBI, Vikaspuri. In chamber from 12.15pm-2.45pm. Visited the Institute of Social Sciences to be part of a lecture by Ms. Alison Brysk,
Prof at University of California on the subject of Human Trafficking to Human Rights. It was an enlightening lecture. Retired to sleep at 11pm.
On 24th:
Completed morning program. Venita had her eye check-up. In chamber from 1pm-3pm. Visited Center for Sight and met Dr.Dinesh Talwar, who is treating Venita. He narrated his woes relating to involvement of his brother and wife in Arushi murder case. Sh.Salve, Sr. Advocate, is appearing in the case in the Supreme Court of India along with Sh.Pinaki Mishra, Sr. Advocate. The case is to come up for hearing after 4 weeks. He wanted to meet Director CBI. I told him that he could take an appointment wiith his PS and if he had any problem he could let me know. I further told him that it was not proper to discuss his defences now with the CBI as the case was sub-judice.Retired to sleep at 11 pm.
Completed morning program. Visited SBI, Vikaspuri. In chamber from 12.15pm-2.45pm. Visited the Institute of Social Sciences to be part of a lecture by Ms. Alison Brysk,
Prof at University of California on the subject of Human Trafficking to Human Rights. It was an enlightening lecture. Retired to sleep at 11pm.
On 24th:
Completed morning program. Venita had her eye check-up. In chamber from 1pm-3pm. Visited Center for Sight and met Dr.Dinesh Talwar, who is treating Venita. He narrated his woes relating to involvement of his brother and wife in Arushi murder case. Sh.Salve, Sr. Advocate, is appearing in the case in the Supreme Court of India along with Sh.Pinaki Mishra, Sr. Advocate. The case is to come up for hearing after 4 weeks. He wanted to meet Director CBI. I told him that he could take an appointment wiith his PS and if he had any problem he could let me know. I further told him that it was not proper to discuss his defences now with the CBI as the case was sub-judice.Retired to sleep at 11 pm.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
17th to 22nd August
On 17th:
Completed morning program. Visited CGHS and SBI.In chamber from 1.20pm-4pm. Agitation for Jan Lokpal Bill, led by Anna Hazare is at its peak. He has been allowed to hold fast for 15 days in Ram Lila grounds."When people respect the law, there is order. Mass upsurge can be dangerously destructive, or even life threatening for a nation, but it is not a crime in the conventional sense." I remember this quote from a write-up which I recently read of MJ Akbar. The upsurge of people on the call of Anna Hazare is of that kind. We are failing to deal with it and it can be dangerously destructive as pointed out by MJ Akbar. Very astute handling of the issue is necessary. Retired to sleep at 11pm.
On 18th:
Completed morning program. Venita went to Gurgaon to spend a couple of days with grand children. I had to hire a cab to go to chamber and back. In chamber from 12.15pm-3.20pm. Pravesh rang up and wanted to come. But could not. Retired to sleep at 10.30pm.
On 19th:
Completed morning program. Visited Gurgaon to attend and bless Alaynah on her birthday. The persons who attended the birthday celebration included among others,Babloo, Neha, Akshat, maternal grand parents and maternal uncle and aunt.Earlier in the morning a havan was held by the maternal grand parents. We could not attend it. We joined the celebrations in the evening. A dinner was held. Alaynah is one year today. She has sharp eyes like those of her parents, perceptive, understanding, loving and a cute child. Most of our time was spent in watching her movements. Venita had carried some clothes for her. As soon as these were shown to her, she caught hold of them and held back to her chest for quite sometime showing her likeness for them.Retired to sleep at 12pm.
On 20th:
Completed morning program. Was unable to walk properly in the morning perhaps due to a very heavy day on 19th. But after morning program I felt better and slept for about 5 hours during the day after breakfast, getting up for lunch at 2pm for a short-while. Felt better and normal. Had a cup of coffee in Barista restaurant. Retired to sleep at 11.45pm.
On 21st:
Completed morning program. Had a cup of coffee in Barista in the District center Janakpuri. Slept for about 3 hours. Retired to sleep at about 11pm.
On 22nd:
Completed morning program. It was Janmastami today and a holiday. Kept fast. Visited Barista and had a cup of coffee there. Helped Bansal to organize a Ras Lila near the society temple. He organized a Ras party from Vrindavan and I arranged chairs and stage from the side of society for its performance. Lighting and sound systems were arranged by Bansal. By the time it started I could not go to see it. I went to the temple 10 mins prior to mid night and joined in the Janmastami celebrations. Earlier we did puja at home. Retired to sleep at 0045 hours on 23rd.
Completed morning program. Visited CGHS and SBI.In chamber from 1.20pm-4pm. Agitation for Jan Lokpal Bill, led by Anna Hazare is at its peak. He has been allowed to hold fast for 15 days in Ram Lila grounds."When people respect the law, there is order. Mass upsurge can be dangerously destructive, or even life threatening for a nation, but it is not a crime in the conventional sense." I remember this quote from a write-up which I recently read of MJ Akbar. The upsurge of people on the call of Anna Hazare is of that kind. We are failing to deal with it and it can be dangerously destructive as pointed out by MJ Akbar. Very astute handling of the issue is necessary. Retired to sleep at 11pm.
On 18th:
Completed morning program. Venita went to Gurgaon to spend a couple of days with grand children. I had to hire a cab to go to chamber and back. In chamber from 12.15pm-3.20pm. Pravesh rang up and wanted to come. But could not. Retired to sleep at 10.30pm.
On 19th:
Completed morning program. Visited Gurgaon to attend and bless Alaynah on her birthday. The persons who attended the birthday celebration included among others,Babloo, Neha, Akshat, maternal grand parents and maternal uncle and aunt.Earlier in the morning a havan was held by the maternal grand parents. We could not attend it. We joined the celebrations in the evening. A dinner was held. Alaynah is one year today. She has sharp eyes like those of her parents, perceptive, understanding, loving and a cute child. Most of our time was spent in watching her movements. Venita had carried some clothes for her. As soon as these were shown to her, she caught hold of them and held back to her chest for quite sometime showing her likeness for them.Retired to sleep at 12pm.On 20th:
Completed morning program. Was unable to walk properly in the morning perhaps due to a very heavy day on 19th. But after morning program I felt better and slept for about 5 hours during the day after breakfast, getting up for lunch at 2pm for a short-while. Felt better and normal. Had a cup of coffee in Barista restaurant. Retired to sleep at 11.45pm.
On 21st:
Completed morning program. Had a cup of coffee in Barista in the District center Janakpuri. Slept for about 3 hours. Retired to sleep at about 11pm.
On 22nd:
Completed morning program. It was Janmastami today and a holiday. Kept fast. Visited Barista and had a cup of coffee there. Helped Bansal to organize a Ras Lila near the society temple. He organized a Ras party from Vrindavan and I arranged chairs and stage from the side of society for its performance. Lighting and sound systems were arranged by Bansal. By the time it started I could not go to see it. I went to the temple 10 mins prior to mid night and joined in the Janmastami celebrations. Earlier we did puja at home. Retired to sleep at 0045 hours on 23rd.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
12th to 16th August
12th:
Completed morning program. Wished Ankur Happy Birthday. Talked to his father also. Visited CGHS to collect approval for tests. Visited SBI Vikaspuri. In chamber 1.30pm-3.30pm.Retired to sleep at 10.40pm.
13th:
Completed morning program. It is Raksha Bandhan today. My sisters have sent me rakhis which with the help of Venita, I tied in my right wrist. I helped Venita to tie her rakhis. I have to send a cheque for Rs.1100/- to each of them. Visited district center and photo-studio for working out the photographs to be included in the Travelogue. Had a long sleep of 4 hours during the day.Retired to sleep at 11.15pm.
14th:
Completed morning program. Spent the day at home. Retired to sleep at 11pm.
15th:
Completed morning program. Instead of walking the morning I could go for it in the evening due to rains. Hoisted national flag on the occasion of 65th Anniversary of Independence day in the society premises. Quite a few people participated despite rains and sang National anthem along with me. Retired to sleep at 11pm.
16th:
Completed morning program except walk. Due to rains I could not go for walk. Visited CGHS. In chamber from 1.15pm-3.30pm. Participated in the kriya of Mahesh's son in Ghaziabad. Met KTS and others. Visited Dr.Prasad. On way back visited Hanuman temple in Chanakyapuri area. Retired to sleep at 11.15pm.
Completed morning program. Wished Ankur Happy Birthday. Talked to his father also. Visited CGHS to collect approval for tests. Visited SBI Vikaspuri. In chamber 1.30pm-3.30pm.Retired to sleep at 10.40pm.
13th:
Completed morning program. It is Raksha Bandhan today. My sisters have sent me rakhis which with the help of Venita, I tied in my right wrist. I helped Venita to tie her rakhis. I have to send a cheque for Rs.1100/- to each of them. Visited district center and photo-studio for working out the photographs to be included in the Travelogue. Had a long sleep of 4 hours during the day.Retired to sleep at 11.15pm.
14th:
Completed morning program. Spent the day at home. Retired to sleep at 11pm.
15th:
Completed morning program. Instead of walking the morning I could go for it in the evening due to rains. Hoisted national flag on the occasion of 65th Anniversary of Independence day in the society premises. Quite a few people participated despite rains and sang National anthem along with me. Retired to sleep at 11pm.
16th:
Completed morning program except walk. Due to rains I could not go for walk. Visited CGHS. In chamber from 1.15pm-3.30pm. Participated in the kriya of Mahesh's son in Ghaziabad. Met KTS and others. Visited Dr.Prasad. On way back visited Hanuman temple in Chanakyapuri area. Retired to sleep at 11.15pm.
Friday, August 12, 2011
10th & 11 August
10th:
Completed morning program. In chamber from 12.15pm to 3.15pm. Talked to Ruchi about situation in London. She said that residential areas were not affected. Even then as a precautionary measure she has brought provisions from Tooting market for one week. The trouble in London started after the death of a British citizen of Carribean origin allegedly in Police firing. A number of shops were looted. 3 persons also died. It is said that these riots are worse than 1985 riots. With the induction of a big number of policemen on patrolling and arrests, things have improved. Retired to sleep at 10.20pm.
11th:
Completed morning program. Visited RML hospital and met Dr.AK Agarwal. He examined Venita and suggested a number of tests. We had Costa coffee in Bengali market on Tansen Marg. In chamber from 11.15pm to 2pm. Venita came after shopping and we left for home at 2.15 pm. Retired to sleep at 10.45pm.
Completed morning program. In chamber from 12.15pm to 3.15pm. Talked to Ruchi about situation in London. She said that residential areas were not affected. Even then as a precautionary measure she has brought provisions from Tooting market for one week. The trouble in London started after the death of a British citizen of Carribean origin allegedly in Police firing. A number of shops were looted. 3 persons also died. It is said that these riots are worse than 1985 riots. With the induction of a big number of policemen on patrolling and arrests, things have improved. Retired to sleep at 10.20pm.
11th:
Completed morning program. Visited RML hospital and met Dr.AK Agarwal. He examined Venita and suggested a number of tests. We had Costa coffee in Bengali market on Tansen Marg. In chamber from 11.15pm to 2pm. Venita came after shopping and we left for home at 2.15 pm. Retired to sleep at 10.45pm.
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