28th & 29th October

On 28th visited Swami Ramdeo shop near INA.Bought a few things including Atta of seven grains and later Dr. S. P. Aggarwall dental clinic for showing tooth which had been root-canaled & filled up.I have to get it capped after sanction by CGHS. Visited SBI. Japna is blessed with a daughter yesterday.KTS sent a touching sms to all of us.Visited Escorts hospital to consult Dr.Ashok Seth, the Chief cardiologist,about dental transplants.He said that i could.Retired to sleep at 10.45 P.M..

27th October

Completed morning program. Got up at 3 am. Could not sleep after that. Generally I get up at 4am. I had taken Swami Ramdev's Aluvera. Was it due to taking the Aluvera in the evening today ? Venita also had similar experience and advised to take it in the morning. It is energizing, digestive and good for joints. The CGHS permitted me to undertake operation of cataract in my left eye at Center for Sight.I will undertake the operation after return from visit to Fatehpur. It does not need hospitalization. The center will release me after 2-3 hours of the operation.Sh. Chistya informed that he could not obtain letter from the then ADM, Lucknow as required for hearing in his suit for recovery. Now we will have to work out alternate pleas to reply to the counter of the respondents. Discussed with Kuber earlier and now will give him clearance for drafting of reply.
Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm.

26th October

Completed morning program. Collected medicines from CGHS. Talked to the interns in the chamber. Today is Karva Chauth. It is also called husband's day. In this occasion the wives keep fast and after seeing the moon put tilak on the foreheads of their husbands. They garland them and touch their feet. The husbands bless them with eternal marital bond and bliss. It is a fast in which the ladies don't even take water during the day and like the Muslims during Ramjan they take enough water, sweets etc. before the sunrise. Even some unmarried girls keep fast for the long life of their prospective unknown would be husbands. Even some husbands keep fast for the long life of their wives. I have never kept one so far. Among the Hindus there is a belief that the marriages are pre-ordained and each one has his her partner somewhere who will meet one day for marriage. In a skit telecast by BBC today I saw how Chinese goods, particularly textiles, have flooded Italian markets. I thought it was happening in India only. It is happening all over the world. They are cheap, though not sturdy and lasting.
Retired to sleep at 11pm.

25th October

Completed morning program. Visited CGHS, collected medicines and approval for tests. Giya Ram Gupta had come earlier for his case by me in Delhi High Court. He informed today that he would stick to his earlier lawyer, that his lawyer was insisting for his continuance. It appears Giya Ram could not afford our fees. He was recruited as a DYSP in Delhi Police and had training with us. I quoted minimum. It was going to be the fees for juniors only. I don't take fee from Police officers. Giya Ram is a batch mate and question of taking fee from him does not arrive.
Retired to sleep at 11pm.

22nd to 24th October

On 22nd visited CGHS and collected medicines. It rained quite heavily with stormy wind. Venita went to the temple in the afternoon leaving some windows open. Luckily the glasses did not break. The roads are blocked due to fallen trees. We had to take alternate roads to reach home. On 23rd visited Safdarjang hospital and met first Dr. Lalwani, a consultant on eyes. He suggested cataract operation in the left eye. Second I met Dr. Kothari. He desired to inject into the bottom of my ring finger of my left hand as I have been having pain in it. I did not agree with him. I told him that I would come back to him after about a week. Then he wanted to give 3 injections into left knee. I said I had no problem in it. He said " Don't you have pain in it?". I told him that I did not have pain. I don't know how he guessed that I had pain in the left knee. Visited Dilli Hat, where Venita had already gone. In the coffee house at Cannaught Place I saw a worker dipping used cups and glasses in one bucket of water and keeping them back for use. I had taken a cup of filter coffee. I left it as I did not feel like taking it after having seen as to how they were cleaned in a bucket with dirty water. I advise all not to take coffee in the cup/glass of coffee house. I complained to the Coffee house people about the unclean manner in which the cups and glasses were being cleaned. Instead I would recommend to take coffee/tea in paper glasses. On 24th read the following about Zappers " There is surge in demand for fantasy, magic, supernatural story based books. Along comes diary of Wimpy Kid which documents a teen age boy's adventures in school. Indian teens are hooked to Artemis, Fowl, Harry Potter and Twilight series by Stephenie Mayer, where a young girl falls in love with a Vampire. While many grow up in fairy tales and epics they quickly graduate to popular fiction : from Sherlock Homes and Huckleberry Finn to Chetan Bhagat's One Night @ the Call Center and 2 States."
Unless we understand this mindset of Zappers we can't tune with them so that they listen Compromise and Retro generations.
Retired to sleep at 10.45pm.

20th and 21st October

On 20th visited SBI and CGHS. At Yashwant's place met Sh. DM Sharma and discussed his case in the CAT. On 21st visited Pravesh Jain and discussed miscellaneous matters with him. Sh. KBL Srivastava, Chief manager SBI, branch Chandauli, UP, visited and discussed his personal matters. By mistake he took away my bag and on reaching his nephew's place he realized that he had taken it away. He came back again from Laxmi Nagar and returned the bag. Sh. RTPS Tulsi, Adv. Chandigarh, came and discussed Frigoglass case coming up for hearing on 1st November in the High court of Punjab and haryana. Retied to sleep at 10.30 pm.

19th October

On 19th attended CAT. DM Sharma's case was taken up at 2pm. The tribunal asked Sh. Sumit Bharadwaj, Adv. Supreme Court,to start the case. He could not do it well as he expected to commence from the point at which he left on the previous date. The advocate of the respondent volunteered to do it.Sh. Bharadwaj could not even clarify the points raised by the 2 members of the tribunal. It was a poor show. The pagination of his file did not match to the file in the tribunal. So the members were finding it difficult to take out references to various documents, necessary to understand the case. But the members said that on the grounds of parity and equity and a case law of the tribunal the applicant had a case for consideration. They directed the advocate of the respondent to consider seniority to the applicant either from the date of the deputation or absorption in CBI. The members also desired to know if CBI had appealed against ruling of the tribunal quoted by the advocate of Sh. DM Sharma.The advocate of the respondent said he would need a week time to find it out.The case was adjourned to 10th November. Outside the tribunal I suggested to Sh. Bharadwaj to page the case file after inspection of the case file maintained in the tribunal.I informed him that I would be out of station on 10th November.I'll request Sh.Atiar Singh Dey to be present in the hearing of the case on 10th. He has assisted me and knows all the relevant points of the case quite well.
Retired to sleep at 11pm.

16th to 18th October

On 16th visited SBI and updated the passbook. Now I am getting a total of 45% of my pay as DA. Barun is suffering from SEPTICEMIA.In common language it is known as blood poisoning, bacterial invasion, weakening of immune mechanism. He has recovered from the worst phase of Septicemia & is on way to recovery. Venita is staying at Gurgaon and regularly visiting the hospital to take stock of progress of his recovery since Tuesday the 12th October. She is so much concerned about Barun that she has forgotten her plants and even Ladoo Gopal. She presumes that I will take care of them and she does not have to worry. She thinks her presence in the hospital is necessary to give moral support to Barun's family. On 17th,Dashehra Day,lit Ravana in the Society premises and had a cup of coffee in Mc Donald's, Vikaspuri. On 18th visited Safdarjang hospital and showed my prostrate reports to Dr. AK Arora (Urologist). He suggested some more tests. I have to see Dr. Lalwani also for showing my eyes to him for removal of cataract. He had advised that it was not necessary and that he would review the matter after 6 months.Venita returned home after 5 days stay at Gurgaon. Retired to sleep at 10pm.

15th October

On 15th could nod do the exercises/Asans/pranayams due to Pujas at home.But went for walk.Panditji came.He did Puja on the Ashtmi day at the place where Venita has put up a picture of Goddess Durga. a Kalash,and an Akhand Jyoti for 9 days. Woke up Laddu Gopal,followed by some rituals such as His bathing, dressing, Arti and bhog.None of SBI Atms are working.There is some problem in Atm control at Mumbai.As a result could not take out money from Atms of other banks.Atiar sent the Frigoglass case files. I have to study them.Atiar could not receive G.R. Gupta to draft his case. His maternal grandmother is unwell. He said he would do it on Monday. Informed GR Gupta.Barun is feeling better. Retired to sleep at 11 PM.

13thh & 14th October

On 13th visited clinic of Dr. Agarwal for RCT & filling of one tooth.G.R.Gupta came for his case.Read in an article that guavas and wooden apples were effective against constipation.Visited Medant in Gurgaon to look up ailing Barun.He is stable.Panditji came and did Puja in absence of Venita who stayed back in Gurgaon.Watched CWG closing function on TV.Khyati must be disappointed as i could not get either tickets or passes for her and Silku to witness the Closing Ceremony.As maid had not come and cooked food,got 3 idlis from Sagar Ratan.Retired to sleep at 11 pm.

7th to 10th October

On 7th visited Safdarjang hospital and showed my broken tooth to the dental surgeon. She recommended RCT and filling. Met Vikas at Oberai Hotel over lunch. Vikas said we could meet there next day. I told him not to plan as my experience is that generally we could not keep upto the plan. Let the next get together remain unplanned. He felt disheartened. But I could not help. On 8th visited CGHS for approval of certain tests.At SBI got internet and cell banking done. GR Gupta desired to come to handover his case to me under the Public Premises act. I asked Vicky to assist me in the case. Sh. Gupta will come next day. Missed morning program except regular walk. Got so much absorbed in 20 kilometers walk competition of CWG on tv that the time passed unnoticed and lo !! it was 9.30 am. The commitment of the participants enthused me so much so that I was on a high through out the day. The whole day was spent in watching boxing, athletics, shooting, archery etc. events. On 10th wished and blessed Khyati on her 9th birthday. I had promised to get her passport by her 9th birthday and she got it on 11th. It could not come on 10th, her birthday, as it was Sunday.
Liked reading of the interview of Sam Pitroda, advisor to the PM on publi information, infrastructure and innovation during the week. In the interview published at page 34, supplement dated October 3-9, 2010,of the Indian Express, date 9th October 2010. The substance of the interview is "There is a pattern to the journey because you drive it. You design your destiny. It is not about waiting for somebody else to give you directions. The last time I had a boss was in 1974! After that, I never had one. I did whatever I wanted to!"... His idea of happiness "To get up in the morning and not to have to worry about what to do during the day"...About Karma " I am just one of 7 billion people. One destiny. You do your thing, then you die. Nobody will remember you in any case." About a major challenge... "it is all inside. I am not looking at any motivation outside. And I always do multiple things. So if something gets stuck I drop it and work on something else. It is a journey . There are no destinations."..."I had 2 quadruple bypass surgeries, I have four stents. I had cancer. So my lows have been very intense. But I go to hospital, get it fixed , then I am on the road again, back to normal."....Because you can always look forward to work, you create and enjoy it, whatever it is- building something, polishing your shoes, cleaning the floor, reading a book"..."there is no Saturday or Sunday."
I recommend reading of the interview to all. Retired to sleep at 11pm.

6th October

Completed morning program. Visited center for sight for Venita's eye checkup. We had got the appointment at 1200 hours, but Dr. Dinesh Talwar could see her only at about 1500 hours. Then what is the point in giving appointment? We could just inform that we are coming and whenever our chance comes we take it. In a similar way I was given appointment by Dr. Seth, Head of Cardiology, Escorts hospital for 1400 hours, but he saw me only at 1900 hours, keeping me waiting for full 5 hours. I pointed it out to Dr. Seth and requested him to streamline the system of appointments. He did not take my complaint kindly. Even he hinted me to be seen by his juniors. I said it was not acceptable. I further told him that I had been referred to him by Prof. RK Tandon of Sitaram Bhartiya hospital. He agreed to see me in future too.
I was impressed with the interview of Dr. Sam Pitroda, Advisor to the PM on Public Information, Infrastructure and Innovation, published in page no.34 of 'Eye Supplement of Indian Express' dated October 3-9, 2010. I recommended it to all for perusal. I would give a brief of it in my next blog. Retired to sleep at 2230 hours.

4th & 5th October

On 4th visited Pravesh's clinic in Greenpark Extension. I am told it is being wound up. It is sad. I don't know why Pravesh is closing it. I will ask him one day. Visited SBI , Parliament Street, for work. Could not meet the new AGM. He was calling on his seniors. I remember the comment of Sh.KPS Gill, who was then DIGP, when he noticed that I was calling on my senior officers after joining as Superintendent of Police, Kamrup, Guwahati. He said that it was better you should attend to your work and gradually meet your seniors also. It was not necessary for you to leave your new assignment and spend all your time in calling on only. Got a call from Naresh bhaisahab. He was quite sick for last 10 days, bitten by a phylerea mosquito. Now he is better. On 5th visited SBI,Parliament Street, for work. Also met Mr.Saxena, the new AGM. He was branch officer of Greater Kailash branch of SBI earlier. Appears to be green horn. He has joined this post on promotion. I am sure he will come up soon and give proper customer care service. The post of AGM is more of a customer care nature than of banking.Retired to sleep at 11pm.

30th Sep- 3rd Oct

On 30th visited Ajit Optician for repair to Venita's specs. Ayodhya verdict was given today.There is no reaction to the verdict resulting in law and order situation anywhere in the Country. Plaintiffs and defendants, aggrieved by the judgment ,proposed to file appeal in the Supreme Court. As it is first appeal , it will be admitted by the Supreme Court as a matter of course . The Muslim Law board says that it will file appeal as the judgment is against their Shariat Law. Hindus say that they will file appeal for ownership of entire land. Shombit Sengupta in his writeup in the Indian Express on Sunday 26th Sep says that consistency is important for a steady development. He further says that if we study Picasso or even Shakira, there is a consistency in their art. That is why they have achieved great name and fame.On 1st Oct i forgot to do Tarpan for ancestors.From the Prathma of the lunar month of Ashwin (krishnapaksh)to the end of the krishnapaksh it will be a month for Shradh.It is called Pitra paksh. I returned halfway ,did Tarpan and then started my journey for professional work. Yesterday (30th Sep)it was Saptami and i did Tarpan as usual and in addition Venita gave dry rations to the priest.My father had died on Saptami . Hence this daan to the priest. We give those things in daan which my deceased father liked to eat. Surendier, secretary to RTPS Tulsi adv. Chancigarh informed that Figoglass case is fixed for hearing on 1 Nov. Informed all concerned. I have booked railway tickets to Fathepur .I am leaving for Fathepur and retuning on 30th Oct. We can have a conference in connection with the case on 30th as i am returning early morning . I will discuss with KTS. On 2nd Oct i noticed i am walking faster in the morning walk. I have to complete 4 K.Ms. in 40 min. I completed it within it.I find the metabolism of the body opens up after 3 rounds of the park where i walk, that is, approximately a little over 2 k.ms. I had eaten less and plain food yesterday . When i take a bit of fried food , i find i cannot walk faster . and i complete four kilometers in about 43 mins instead of 40 mins. The junk food is gadd food, according to my late father . It will include puris/kauchris/chhole/bhatore/samosa and similar things. A plain and simple food is dal chapati vegetables and fruits and one could also take as much milk as he could digest. I was invited by Vikas for lunch in Hyatt Regency today. But my wife did not allow me to go. She said you should take full rest on a Saturday.She further said that Vikas was of the age of your eldest son,that how you could connect with him. I told her that i connect with him as i connect with my son. I apologized to Vikas . On 3rd Oct watched the opening ceremony of CWG. I was impressed with prince Charles marrying his present wife, much older to him and formerly, wife of a British army officer. His consistency in love for his present wife is admirable.He should not have married Diana. It appears his marriage with Diana was a royal compulsion . Retired to sleep at 11:45 pm