20th Dec.

Completed morning program. Pilku left for Thailand early morning along with family. He had asked us to accompany him. We could not go as we had already booked to go to Andaman  Nicobar islands for 5 days and thereafter to Bhubneshwar/Puri for another 5 days. Like Pilku, we will return home in the new year.
Pilku is 45 today. He was born on 20.12.1968. According to the Indian calender, he came to this world at  about 05.58 hrs of Thursday, Shuklapaksh, Pratipada of Paush, Samvat 2025. Venita did Puja in the temple early morning and distributed prasad to all. We talked and wished him happy birthday, long and healthy life.  He should take care  of his health.
Paked up for journey tomorrow to Andaman Nicobar islands and Puri.
Retired to sleep at 10 pm.

17th & 18th 19th December

17th

Completed morning program. Visited Sony service center.

 Attended program, organized by Karthikeyan, a batchmat, at India International center in which Dr. BK Chandra Shekhar, an Inspirational Speaker and Expert on Memory and Psycho- Neurobics made a power-point presentation and demonstration on Self-Healing and Health. He is well known as a Neurobic Expert; International Memory Trainer; double Guinness World record holder in Marathon and Speech category; Programme Director Psycho-Neurobics of Tamil Nadu Physical & Sports University; Founder Director of Invisible Doctors Solutions; Author of books on Mind, Memory and Healing Power. He has conducted more than 3500 workshops and seminars in India and abroad on memory techniques, mind power, stress management and neurobics exercises for Mind-Body-Spirit fitness. His life is a living example of surviving two major life threatening diseases, cancer and Hepatitis C, through the application of mind power. An Audio-Visual Presentation on Environment and Health was also part of the program by Master Aman Rehman, a 13 year old whiz kid, the youngest animator and lecturer in the world. BBC named him "Little Bill Gates of India”. Although we could not attend Aman's  show, but we did hear Dr. Chandrashekhar's talk in full. The event was followed by dinner with  about 50 men, women and children , Karthikeyan's close friends and relations.

Venia and myself were impressed by Dr Chandra Shekhar's talk and demonstration. He is to organize a workshop on self healing cure of diabetes on 19th January 2014 at Panchsheel, New Delhi. Venita said that she would attend. 

Retired to sleep at 11 pm.

18th

Went for 45 minute walk. Visited  CGHS and Safdarjung hospital. Venita consulted a physician and surgeon. In the chamber from about 01.15 to 6 pm. 
No decision is taken by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to form the Government in Delhi with the support of congress till this date. They have sent sms to their  followers seeking there opinion on the issue. A news report indicates that the majority of people are not in favour of forming the Government with the support of congress..... Due to high level of inflation, the RBI is likely to raise interest rate resulting in costlier loans.

 Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm.
19th

Completed morning program. Collected laptop from the Sony service center on way to the chamber. The Supreme court is closed from 18th Dec. to 1st January 2014 for Xmas holidays. In the chamber from about 01.15 to 03.45 pm. Attended inaugural screening of 'In search of truth', a 34 minute documentary on CBI. It is produced by Film Development Corporation of India and directed by Zafar. Kabir Bedi narrates the story of birth, development and activities oF the CBI. An impressive statement on CBI.
Retired to sleep at about 11.30 pm.

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16 Dec.

Completed morning program. In the Supreme Court and Chamber from 12.30 to 4 pm. Cast vote in SCBA elections. Retired to sleep at about 10.45 pm.

15th December

Completed morning program. Attended birthday celebration of Yasvardhan, son of Gauri & Saurabh, grandson of Subhash & Sunita today at Suncity, Gurgaon. Met all of them and other relations. Babloo, Neha and Akshat also joined in.

 Saurabh looked like Yash at the same age.

Retired to sleep at about 9.30 pm.

14th December

Completed morning program. Spent the day reading magazines and newspapers. Watched NDTV show of awards to 25 global achievers, given on the occasion of completion of 25 years of the channel.   Retired to sleep at about midnight.

13th December

Completed morning program. In the Supreme Court and chamber from about 12.45 to 3.15 pm. Kept Ekadasi fast. Could not attend annual IPS dinner, though i hoped to. Retired to sleep at about 10. 45 pm.                                                                                                                                                               

12th December

Went for about an hour walk. Visited CGHS, In the Supreme Court and chamber from about 1 to 5.30 pm. The Supreme Court upheld the validity of Section 377 of the IPC. The LGBT group is unhappy with the judgement of the Court. The reactions of others are mixed. The group is likely to move the Supreme Court with a curative petition for a review of the order. Retired to sleep at about 11 pm.

11th December

Went for 45 minute walk. Visited CGHS. In the Supreme Court and chamber from about 1 to 4.15 pm, In the SBI, Parliament street, from about 3 to 6 pm for authenticated statements of accounts for the CA. Retired to sleep at about 11 pm.

10th December

Went for 45 minute walk after some exercises. In the chamber from about 1.15 to 7 pm. Visited Meghalay House. Attended wedding of Mahesh Sharma's daughter along with Venita at Safdurjung Airport Authority guest house. Retired to sleep at about .015 hrs of 11.12.13.

9th December

Went for 45 minute walk. Visited CGHS. In the Supreme Court and chamber from about 12.30 to 6 pm. Retired to sleep at about 10.30 pm.

8th December

Completed morning program.
The panelists in the Seminar on Crimes against women at the India International Center yesterday were 1.Prof. Susan Viswanathan of JNU, Ms Kirti Singh, Sr, Advocate, Supreme Court of India , Nikhil Kumar IPS (Rtd.), Governor, Kerala and Ms Urvashi Gandhi, Manager-Education, Breakththrough TV and a social entrepreneur. The 'Bell Bajao campaign' launched by Breakththrough TV was appreciated by all. In this, the workers of the NGO go to individual houses. They ring bells in the houses where couples are fighting, register their presence and engage with them. Their presence has had salutary effect in preventing domestic violence in quite a few families and effecting reconciliation.
 The analysis of the subject by Shri Nikhil Kumar was enlightening.
BJP won in 3 State Assembly polls and topped in the 4th. While it will form government in the states of MP, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan,, it does not have numbers in Delhi, short by 4 seats, As no other party is is in a position  to form the government, President's rule may be imposed pending elections in future as soon as possible.
Spent the day reading newspapers and magazine.
Retired to seep at 10 .30 pm. 

7th Dec.

Completed morning program. Visited Sony service center, The laptop had been affected by virus. Attended a Seminar on 'Crimes against women', organized by Arsipso, at India International center. Retired to sleep at about 10.30 pm.

6th Dec.

Went for 45 minute walk. Venita accompanied for eye examination at Center for sight. In the chamber from about 1 to 4.30 pm. Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm.  

5th Dec.

Completed morning program. In the Supreme court and chamber from about 2 to  4.45 pm. The lecture of Dr, Jose`Ramos-Horta was not quite impressive. He spoke mainly about his country, Timor-Leste and its economic indicators. Earlier, Timor-Leste was an Indonesian colony. It got liberated in 2002. Late.r Shri Horta talked about 'Asia's Rise or Fall: Challenges and Opportunities in the XXI Century' He said :"Together China, India, Pakistan, Japan, Republic of Korea, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, the rich Gulf countries, have an unparalleled pool of know-how and financial resources to transform Asia in a prosperous, peaceful and happy region for the 4 billion people that live in the region that spreads from Istanbul to Jakarta, Timor-Leste and the Pacific Islands". He further said to forge partnerships, build bridges and seek common ground for over all development of Asia.Retired to sleep at about 10.30 pm

4th December

Completed morning program. Venita and myself cast vote at the polling booth in Oxford school. Newspaper information said that there would be arrangement to keep mobile phones at booths. There was none. I kept it in the car of a neighbor who had come in car. We had walked over to the booth as the driver had gone to cast vote at Karolbag. He was to return at 11.30 am. We decided rather to walk. There was no arrangement to show the party signal on the screen to me after i cast vote to confirm it as informed by the TOI newspaper. Many promises are made but very often not fulfilled. 

Attended D.T. Lakdawala memorial lecture  by Dr. Jos Rmos  Horta, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate (1996), of Timor-Leste on "Asia's Rise or Fall : Challenges and opportunities in the XXI Century" at Nehru museum. Shashi Tharoor presided.

Retied to sleep at about 11 pm.

3rd Dec.

Left at about 9 am for The Lalit hotel on Tolstoy Marg  in Connaught Place to attend a Seminar on "Emerging Opportunities for Indian Manufacturing Exports in Light of US Unfair Competition Act (UCA)". It mainly related to US Unfair Competition Act (UCA). They invited me as it concerned evaluation of a US law visa-vis Indian law. The discussions centered round piracy of software and intellectual property rights with reference to UCA. One has to be careful while traveling abroad with a laptop. In some international airports, there is a through check of the laptops to find out if any pirated software is used therein. It was informed that in case a pirated software was found, the owner would be detained  for questioning to know its source. It is a long drawn detention and could be quite distressing. The Seminar was organized by Indian Institute of Foreign Trade in cooperation with the Assocham.

In the chamber from about 2 to 4,30 pm  

Retired to sleep at about 10.15 pm.  

2nd December

Completed morning program. Visited The India International Center (IIC) and deposited the form for its membership. In the Supreme Court and chamber from about 1 to 5.15 pm. Advocate Digvijay Singh came. Sanjiv Saxena discussed to file appeal against his conviction in Cash for vote case. He came with his wife, Mala, daughter of a neighbour, late Ramnath, at Fatehpur. Retired to sleep at about 10.45 pm.

1st December

Completed morning program. Attended Babloo's birthday celebration at Gurgaon. Babloo is 42 today. On 1st December, 1971, it was Wednesday,Chaturdashi of the month of Marg Shirsh, Shuklapksh, Samvat 2028. He was born at 09.02 hours in Dhubri civil hospital. I was then posted as SP Goalpara dist, the biggest in Assam area wise. The dist hqrs was at Dhubri. 
Babloo cut the cake at home in presence of all of us : me/Venita, Silku, & Neha/Akshat, a close family saga to the singing of happy birthday to him. We had lunch at the Kingdom of Dreams, a new  entertainment destination at Gurgaon with its magnificent food court, shopping arcade and cultural activities/shows.

 I asked Babloo to resolve today in the 43rd year of his life to reduce intake of non-veg food from the market and be a vegetarian in due course.
Retired to sleep at 11 pm.

30th Nov.

Completed morning program. Spent the day reading newspapers and magazines. Modi addressed three rallies in Delhi. Tarun Tejpal was refused bail by the Goa court. He was arrested by Goa police. Retired to sleep at 11 pm.

29th Nov.

Went for 45 minute walk. In the chamber from 1 to 5.30 pm. Tarun Tejpal, Tehelka editor and owner, was granted interim bail upto  Saturday next. Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm

28th November

Completed morning program. Visited SBI. In the Supreme Court and chamber from about 1 to 4 pm. Met Bezbaruah in India International Center (IIC). He has taken over as a member of the North Eastern Council at Shillong about a couple of months back for a period of three years. We had tea together. Subramaniam , a 1963 batch retired IPS Officer, joined in. IIC cafeteria was more or less full. Majority of them were senior citizens.
Retired to sleep at about 10.30 pm.

27th November

Completed morning program. Visited Meghalaya house. In the Supreme Court and chamber from 1 to 4 pm .Tehelka proprietor and editor Tarun Tejpal is likely to be arrested. The High Court of Delhi rejected Tejpal's request for stay on his arrest. The victim has confirmed the FIR, registered by Goa police a couple of days back, in her statement to a Goa magistrate. Retired to sleep at about 10.45 pm.

26th Nov.

Completed morning program. Visited SBI. In the Supreme Court and chamber from about 2.30 to 5.15 pm. Talwars were awarded life imprisonment in Arushi murder case.
 Akshat got Green belt in karate. So beware of him. Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm.
                     
                                         Akshat with Green Belt certificate

25th Nov.

Completed morning program. Visited Maghalaya House and SBI. In the Supreme court and chamber from 1 to 4 pm. Talwars are convicted in Hemraj-Arushi murder case. The sentence will be announced by the Court next day. Retired to sleep at about 11.15 pm 

24th November

Completed morning program. Spent the day reading magazines and newspapers. Retired to sleep at about 10.15 pm.

23rd November

Completed morning program. Venita had acute spondylitis in the morning. We consulted doctors She was better after taking medicines. We attended 'Havan' arranged by the family of late Dysp SB Sinha. A good number of people attended. Venita joined lunch after 'Havan'.
Retired to sleep at about 10.30 pm.

22th Nov.

Completed morning program. Visited CGHS (Ayurvedic). In the Supreme Court and chamber from 1 to 5 pm . Akshat  completed a course of training in judo and undertook green belt test. In fact i would like, all the granddaughters should also undergo this training.

 Retired to sleep at 11 pm. 

21st Nov.

Completed morning program. Visited CGHS and Air India reservation center Safdarjung. Despite taking  token from Air India to book tickets for our journey during X-mas holidays, my chance did not come even after over 3 hrs when I checked at the center on return from the Supreme Court   I booked tickets online  with the help of  my assistant. The itinerary works out as follows:

21st Dec: Leave Delhi by Spicejet flight no. 104 at 08:10 hrs. Arrive Port Blair 12:50 hrs. Stay at Police officers mess 

In Andeman and Nikobar Islands upto 25th Dec. 

26th Dec: Leave Port Blair by Jet Konnect flight no. 9W-7404 at 14:45 hrs.  Arrive Kolkata 16:50 hrs. Stay at Meghalaya House Kolkata 

27th Dec: Leave Kolkata by Indigo flight no. 6E-512 12:20 hrs. 

Arrive Bhubneshwar 13:20 hrs. Stay at Police officers mess.

28th Dec: Leave Bhubneshwar in the forenoon by car. Arrive Puri. Stay at Police officers mess.

31st Dec: Arrive Bhubneshwar in the afternoon from Puri.

1st Jan 2014 Leave Bhubneshwar  by Indigo flight no. 6E-258 at 18:55 hrs. Arrive Delhi 21:05 hrs. 
A detailed date wise account of our visits to different places  will be incorporated in the blogs in due course.
In the Supreme Court chamber from to 1 to 5:30 pm. Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm.

20th November

Completed morning program. In the Supreme Court and chamber from 1 to  5 pm. It is 10,40 pm. The loudspeakers are blurting out film songs. The noise pollution is at its peak. Three marriages are taking place on the ground adjacent to the premises of the Society. Retired to sleep at about 10.45 pm.

19th November

Completed morning program. Visited CGHS. Met Agnihotri. In the chamber from 2 to 5 pm. Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm.

18th November

Completed morning program. Visited CGHS. In the chamber from 1 to 4.40  pm. Retired to sleep at 10 pm

17th Novenber

Completed morning program. Visited Ojas Tennis Academy in Gopalpur Najabgarh to witness Khyati's match. She is not used to playing in clay courts. She could not play well and lost. She is to join in another tournament at Pritampura shortly. I told Silku that she should participate in as many tournaments as possible to improve her shots/services. Due to heavy traffic and distance, it took about one hour forty five minutes to reach  the Academy via Uttam nagar and the same time to return Vikaspuri via Dwarka. We had lunch together in the Academy. Venita had packed it for three of us . 

Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm. 

16th November

Completed morning program. Watched the Test match between West Indies and India. Heard the address of Sachin Tendulkar at the end of the match. He was quite emotional. A large number of people in Wankhede stadium were crying. He retired from cricket today. The Government of India awarded the highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna , to him. Spent the day reading newspapers and doing miscellaneous things. Retired to sleep at about 10.45 pm. 

15th November

Completed morning program.Visited CGHS (Aurvedic ).Met GBS Sidhu, Gurdip Singh (batchmates ) and Shri SD Sood in Delhi Golf Club.. In the chamber from about 12.30 pm to 5.15. The courts were closed for a second day due to muharrum. Retired to sleep at 10.45 pm.

14th November

Completed morning program. The courts are closed today due to Muharram. Pilku is to return  London today. He had gone to Congo for a week for professional work.
Attended Shantipath in a nearby temple, a sequel to SB Sinha's death. In my wishlist i too have listed things to be done after death. SB Sinha forbade any ostentation/ ritualism. A havan is all that he wanted to be done after his death. Met his wife and condoled his death. About 175 people attended Shantipath. Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm.

13th November

Completed morning program. Visited IIC. In the Supreme Court and chamber from 1 to 4.30 pm. Observed Ekadasi fast today. Retired to sleep at about 10.30 pm

12th November

Went for about an hour walk. Attended cremation of SB Sinha who died yesterday. He was 69. He leaves behind one son and three daughters and grandchildren. They are well settled and married. He worked with me in CBI for over three years and as the Secretary of the Society for about 10  years when i was its President. He worked shoulder to shoulder with all of us towards   construction/completion of the apartments in Arunodaya complex. We prayed for strength to the bereaved family to bear his loss.
Attended dinner in the residence of the Director CBI. All the national and international delegates of the Anti-corruption conference, which was inaugurated by the PM of India yesterday, joined in. Retired to sleep at about 23.15 pm

11th Nov.

Rtd DySP SB Sinha who lived in our block expired early morning today. Venita went to his flat and met the family to condole death. Cremation will take place next day when his only son arrives from London. I hope to attend it.
Had to leave for Vigyan Bhawan early morning to attend the inauguration of Anti-corruption conference, organised by CBI. It was addressed by the PM of India. Before address he gave President's Police medals for distinguished service to 6 CBI Officers. In his address he said that CBI had complete autonomy in respect of investigation of cases. But it has to be under the executive for administrative control like any other department. The Supreme Court is listening to arguments in connection with the matter and is likely to adjudicate shortly.  Visited SBI. In the Supreme Court and chamber from 12.30 to 5 pm. Attended a panel discussion on CBI autonomy in DD News.
Retired to sleep at 11.30 pm.   

10th November

Completed over an hour walk. Anand/Prachi, Ashish/Mishti and Bina/Subba had lunch with us. Mishti /Ashish  brought beautiful bouquet of flowers. It was the first visit of Ashish and Prachi in our house. Venita cooked delicious dishes.  In fact she has been working on them since yesterday. Two of the dishes were baked and superb. All of them came by metro. Thapa brought them home by car in two trips. They reached Janakuri metro station separately at different time. They do not live at the same place. Anand lives in south Delhi and Subba/Ashish in Noida. They left by 4.30 pm.

Attended musical evening program in CISF mess followed by high tea. Venita could not accompany as she was tired.

Retired to sleep at 10.45 pm.

9th November

Went for about an hour walk. Venita was busy whole day in preparing to receive about 10 persons over lunch next day. Spent the day reading newspapers over a cup of coffee at Barista at the District center, Janakpuri. Intense canvasing is going on in the states of Mizoram, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for assembly elections. These are to be held in November/December.  Opinion polls indicate victory to BJP.in all the states except Mjzoram.
Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm.

8th November

Went for about one hour walk. In the Supreme Court and chamber from 1 to 5 pm. Visited SBI. Retired to sleep at about 10.30 pm.

7th Nov.

Went for about one hour walk. Visited Assam House. Spoke to the Chief Secretary Jitesh Khosla. He is 1978 batch officer.I know him well.
In the Supreme Court and Chamber from about 1 to 3 pm. In Nehru Museum from about 3.30 to 5.30 pm for interview by a research scholar. The scholar is researching on issues/matters relating to the North East. A number of persons who worked in the region are to be interviewed in this regard. I was approached for a statement on my experiences of the region  I have worked in Assam-Meghalaya for over 25 years. Before recording the statement, a profile of the interviewed person is prepared. It is biographical in nature. Today details of my educational career were taken The profile could be developed into an autobiography in due course with the help of  professional writer.
Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm. 

6th November

Went for over an hour walk.Visited Meghalaya house. In the Supreme Court and chamber from 1 to 4 pm. Arranged and kept my and those of my father's degrees and testimonials in folders so that these are not damaged in course of time. Important degrees are laminated and kept in safe covers.
Attended Tulsi's birthday celebration in the office. As he is going to Goa for his birthday bash, the Advocates celebrated it one day ahead. I was invited to join.
Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm.

5th November

Went for about an hour walk. Visited CGHS (Aurvedic). In the Supreme Court and chamber from 1 to 3.30 pm. On way back did Puja in the Hanuman temple at Chanakyapuri. It does not take much time. If you have time you may sit in a corner and recite Hanuman chalisa or you may do it at your home. The Hanumanchalisa recital goes on continuously. One of the voices heard in the recitation is that of Amitabh Bachchan. I started going to this temple since 1984 when i came to Delhi on deputation to CBI. At the end of walk in nearby Nehru park, i would visit the temple and take some rest before walking back home about a kilometer away at CII/83, Satya marg. Now i visit it on each Tuesday as far as possible.
Group Captain (Rtd.) Tej Srivastava rang-up and invited  us to his Dwarka residence. He is a neighbour at Fatehpur.Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm.                   

4th November

Went for about an hour walk. Venita attended 'Annakut', a feast, organized next day of Diwali in the Society. The organizers invited me too. I preferred to rest. I had woken up very early morning.

There were no newspapers today due to Diwali holiday yesterday. We had to be satisfied with Google news. I saw it every 2/3 hours. It being a holiday today due to Govardhan Puja, I read quite a few issues of India Today. These had piled up due to Allahabad/Fatehpur visit for quite a few days.

The weather is quite cool in the morning. You require a sweater/jacket during walk....Abhishree talked to me about her recent Rome visit over phone. I was impressed with her graphic account. . She said that she would mail a written account of it soon. Khyati too wrote me after return from Singapore, her first  overseas visit , quite sometime back. I have kept her letter.
Retired to sleep at about 10.45 pm.

3rd November

Went for an hour walk. Diwali celebrated today. A number of telephone calls and sms of friends and relations were received wishing happy Diwali. DM Sharma visited on the day. Venita bought a variety of colorful clay lamps to give to children. We did Puja just after 6.15 pm. Astrologically it had to be performed by the householders between 6.15 and 7.15 pm Neha mailed a photograph of 'Rangoli' made by her. It is beautiful. The houses in the Society are colorfully decorated with flowers and twinkling lights. As the driver had taken leave, we could not drive out to see the the lightings.

 Retired to sleep at about 10.30 pm.

2nd November

Went for about an hour walk. Babloo, Silku, Neha, Ritanbara, Khyati, Akshat and Alaynah came. We had lunch and 3/4 hours together. Alaynah came to Vikaspuri first time after 3 years of her birth. Akshat (7), studying in class 2, wrote following lines after a recent Qutab Minar visit along with his school class
                       "Qutab Minar was made by Qutab-ud-din-Aibak. It is 239.5 ft. (73 meter) high. It is the tallest tower in Delhi. Iron pillar is 23 ft. (7 meter) high. It is located in New Delhi "
I sent an email to Abhishree and Amolikaa to write 10 lines each on their recent Rome visit. Pilku informed that they had written it in their diaries. He would mail the same shortly along with some photographs taken in Rome.
 Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm.

1st November.

Went for about an hour walk. Visited Safdarjung hospital and SBI. In the Supreme Court annd chamber from 1 to 4 pm. Retired to sleep at about 10.45 pm.

3ist October

Went for 45 minute brisk walk. Visited PNB. In the Supreme Court and chamber from abouit 12.30 to 4.45 pm. Retired to sleep at about 1030 pm.

30th October

Went for about an hour walk. Venita went to Gurgaon with Diwali sweets and gifts to children. In the chamber from 2.15 to 4.30 pm. It took over 2 hours to reach the chamber by cab. Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm. 

29th 0ctober

Went for 45 minute walk. In the Supreme Court and chamber from 12.30 to 4.30 pm. Retired to sleep at 11.15 pm.

28th October

Arrived New Delhi railway station at about 7.30 am. Visited SBI. In the chamber 1.50 pm. to 5.15 pm. Retired to sleep at 10 pm.

27th October

Went for an hour walk. Work of repairs continued during the day. Discussed utilization of the house with the Principals of a local Primary school and Intermediate college. Pilku has gone to Rome for 3 days as children are having holidays. Shivji, Dr Chetan, Ajai came. Left for railway station on way to Delhi.

26th October

Went for about an hour walk. Visited Kalkan temple where i used to go during school and college days almost daily. It is renovated. On way back met Dr. Chetan and had tea with him. Venita discussed painting work with the painter and some additional work with mason. Painting will start after the repair work is over.  Venita went to a local primary school on request and met the students. Made a courtesy call to SP. No SP stays in the dist.for more than 6 to 12 months. I meet a new SP each time i come to Fatehpur. We are pursuing implementation of Police reforms as ordered by the Supreme Court in 2006. Major states like UP have not carried out the same. The reforms provide for a minimum tenure of 2 years for each SP, DIG, IG AND DG. During my career in Assam-Meghalay as SP,DIG and DG I worked in each post for 3/about 3 years.Things have changed now.

Advocate Digvijai and Subhash, Secretary, Kayasth sabha came along  with Ved. Put forth their problem to SP for remedial action.

Retired to sleep at 9 pm.

25th October

Went for over one hour walk. Spent the day looking into and discussing house repairs to be done. Due to impending Deepawali, the labourers and others are engaged in work elsewhere and may be available thereafter. At present an electrician is working full time. He hopes to complete his allotted work before we leave day after. Retired to sleep at 10 pm.

22nd, 23rd and 24th October

22nd
Went for 45 minute walk in Allahabad's famous Company garden. The garden is spacious and a good breathing space for its denizens. A number of people were walking , exercising, doing  yoga and meditation. Sangita comes here for yogic exercises in the morning.
 Left for Fatehpur at about 3 pm.The road is good. Except in some residential areas on way, taxi driver drove (Mahindra Renault) at 110 km speed. Reached Fatehpur in about 2.30 hours covering a distance of 146 kms. We had tea in 'Kulharh' at Sirathu.  After leaving NH2, it took more than half an hour to reach our house about a km away.The approach road was full of traffic consisting of rickshaws,cars,bicycles etc.. It was brimming with people. All the signboards  over shops and other places at Allhabad and Fatehpur were in Hindi and rarely in English. Venita says that these could only be in Hindi as it is the language of the State of UP. We see only English signboards in Delhi and rarely in Hindi. Bhayya, eldest son of late Naresh Bhaisaheb and Advocate Ajay came in the evening.
Retired to sleep at 10 pm.
23rd
Went for about an hour walk. Guddu, Munni (of Belgaon) and Sangita, late Naresh Bhaisaheb's children, Subhash (of local Kayasth Mahasabha), Advocates Ajay, Digvijay Singh and Shivji came.. Went to buy electrical goods for the newly repaired rooms. The old ones have to be replaced. They are dilapidated.
Retired to sleep at 9.30 pm.
24th
Went for half an hour walk in a quite well maintained park in front of DM's residence. Electrician. plumber,carpenter, iron-grill-door maker etc. worked during the day. Advocates Digvijay Singh and Ajay came. Discussed utilization of the renovated house. Efforts to hand it over to Ramkrishna Mission for starting an educational institution have not succeeded so far, We are continuing to pursue it with them.
 Retired to sleep at 10 pm.

21st October

The train arrived Allahabad on time. Chhutulu and Sangita received us at the railway station. Prachi served us breakfast and lunch. Close relations and friends joined in. Gifts were given to the bride, Prachi. In the evening attended reception and dinner, arranged by Tarun and Sangita in honour of new couple. About 200 people attended.
Retired to sleep after midnight.

20th October

Completed morning program. Packed to leave for Allahabad/Fatehpur tonight. Left for railway station to board the train for Allahabad at 9.30 pm.

19th Oct.

Went for about 1 hour walk. Visited CGHS. In the Supreme Court and chamber from 1 to 5 pm. Retired to sleep at 10.45 pm.

18th October

Went for about an hour walk. Venita left for Ginger hotel at about 12.30 pm.  Joined her and the Barat at 2, Moti Lal Nehru Marg, venue of Anand'marriage. A 30 strong Police band was in attendance. Khyati asked it to play some Pop music. It played for her. Her face was alit with excitement. She asked me to gift some money to the band. She counted them to be 30. We had to give  Rs 3000/- so that each person gets at least Rs 100/- to keep her wish. Akshat also heard one old film tune with rapt attention.

Baratis and janatis constituted a mass of over 200.The premises were brimming with human heads. Jaimala (a practice followed among Gandharvs in ancient India during their marriage)  took place followed by dinner. We met a number of friends and relations.  Returned home at about 11.30  pm. Saptapadi (going round the fire seven times ) is to take place late in the night. Thereafter  promises will be exchanged between married  Anand and Prachi. These are rarely kept in life. Even then the practice continues at the end of a Hindu marriage in front of sacred fire.

Retired to sleep after midnight .

17th October

Went for about an hour walk. Venita went to Ginger hotel, Ajmeri gate, near New Delhi Railway station at 12.30 pm. Tarun and family are staying there for Anand's marriage ceremonies. I joined her at 5.30 pm when Tilak had just started and cocktails, Sangeet  and dinner followed in Holiday club at Panchsheel Enclave. A number of friends and relations attended. A good deal of dancing to film music went on. About 200 guests had come. We came back at about 10 pm.
Retired to sleep after midnight.

16th October

Went for 45 minute walk. Attended birthday celebrations of Tunu and Anita at Tunu's place,Gurgaon and wished happy birthday to Ritsy .

Pramod/Anita/Devika,Subhash/Sunita/Tunu/Gauri/Yash/Chhotu/Rajat/Rajat's mother,Babloo/Neha/ Akshat and we attended the celebrations.Visited Babloo's and Silku's houses. Missed Ritsy. When we reached her house, we found that she had gone to buy some groceries in the meantime. Even Khyati and Silku were out buying something for Ritsy on her day. We had informed Silku/Ritsy about our visit to their house at the eleventh hour.  Ritsy's parents were present in the house. Preparations were on for cutting of the cake and dinner. Alaynah received and saw us off at the gate.  She placed her demand for  the latest of the Barbie series. We told that we would bring it when we come to meet her next. Otherwise we relaxed on a Bakrid holiday at home.

Retired to sleep at 11.30 pm.

15th Oct.

Went for 45 minute walk. Visited CGHS office at Bikaner House. In the Supreme Court and chamber from 1 to 4.45 pm. Today is Ekadashi. Observed fast.
Retired to sleep late night.

14th October

Went for an hour walk. Vijayadashmi has been celebrated yesterday & today too : the day symbolizes victory of good over evil.  Venita could not go to dentist as her sugar was high. We have taken appointment for tomorrow. Spent the day reading newspapers and magazines. Retired to sleep at 11 pm.

13th October

Completed morning program. The Goddess Durga is worshiped in the form of Siddhidatri on the 9th and last day of Navratri : giver of power, wealth and fame. Sen ,the contractor,repaired the aluminium windows of the flat on the front side. Advised Silku to modify his lifestyle and take care of health. Spent the day reading newspapers and magazines. Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm. 

12th Oct.

Completed morning program. The Goddess Durga took the form of Maha Gauri on the 8th day of  Navratri : giver of peace and prosperity. Kept Ashtami fast on the day,
 In the Supreme Court and chamber from 1 to 6 pm. I used to get steaming hot cups of  coffee at the Starbucks outlets in London whenever i went there during visit in May-June, 2013.  Even after a request for a steaming hot cup of coffee at Starbucks outlet in South-Extension part-II market, New Delhi., i got only a warm cup of coffee. On a request to heat it up in microwave, i was informed that they did not have a microwave.  I am told that one does not get hot cups of coffee in other Starbucks outlets too. I hope that Starbucks management will take note of it and institute corrective action. I like Starbucks coffee. If Starbucks outlets in London can give steaming hot cups of coffee,why not those in India.Today i went to Cafe coffee day.
Retired to sleep at 11.30 pm.

11th October

Went for 45 minute walk. It rained in the morning. The Goddess Durga took the form of Kalrati on the 7th day Navratri : destroyer of wicked people.

Venita is 65 today. She was born on Navmi of Aswin, Suklapaksha , Samvat 2005 , at about 2.30 to 3 am according to Hindi Panchang on Monday corresponding to 11th October, 1948. A number of  family members and friends wished her happy birthday. We lunched out along with Neha and Akshat. Venita extinguished a lone candle and cut the cake to the singing/clapping of Happy Birthday.

Retired to sleep at about 10.30 pm. 

10th Oct.

Completed morning program. The Goddess Durga is worshiped in the form of Katyaani on the sixth day of Navratri : giver of fruits of  our actions.

Khyatis's birthday is celebrated today. She was born on Ashtami of Aswin's Adhik Mas (Dwatiya), Krishnapaksh, Wednesday, Vkram Samvat 2058/Shak Samvat 1923 of the Hindi Panchang corresponding to 10th October, 2001 of Gregorian calender at 12.10 pm in a Vasant Vihar hospital, New Delhi. Venita did Puja/Havan in the temple early morning and distributed 'halwa' to all who came to the temple and our house.We bless her for long happy prosperous bright and fearless life.  

She enters teens today. She lit 12 small candles for the past years and one big candle for entry into the 13th year of her life. She cut the cake to the singing of Happy Birthday.The event was attended by her parents, paternal/maternal grandparents, Alaynah, Babloo/Neha/Akshat and 10/12  classmates.

We have to ensure that she has good company. Now she will try to find out her identity by 'trial and error, a part of growing up'. We have to guide her in the process as a friend and not as a dictator. We have, however, to assert our authority as parents with love, care and firmly when necessary. We should sometime compromise. Let us not forget that she belongs to a new generation  which is impatient, wants to achieve big, spectacular and is not prepared to compromise easily. I wrote the following blog on Monday July 12th, 2010 :

" Read the write-up of Sh. Shombit Sen Gupta in the Indian Express dated 11th. He says that the present day society has 3 kinds of generations: 1. The Retro (above 45 years), 2. Compromise (between 30-45 years) & 3. Zap 86 (below 30 years). The compromise generation tries to balance the Retro and Zap 86. According to him unless we understand the mindset of Zap 86 we will not be able to sell our goods and they will keep on running to foreign brands. Zap 86 is the generation which has grown after the 1991 reforms and is progressive and future looking. It is difficult to convince them by the mindset of Retro and Compromise generations. We have to understand their concerns, their perspectives and plan our strategies for renovation to sell the Indian products as is being done by the foreign brands." I liked the approach and am in full agreement with him." Although it is written in the context of selling goods in the market, but it is relevant for us today so that we can market our values to the new generation effectively. Khyati belongs to Zap 86. (http://dns-reflections.blogspot.in/search?q=compromise+generation)

Silku got the first copy of his second book  from the publishers today, Khyati's birthday. He has dedicated the book to his 2 daughters. He has written a few lines/words  in praise for his parents, brothers, in -laws and of course his wife in Acknowledgement. I will write a review of the book in the blog when i get my copy.

Retired to sleep at 11 pm.

9th Oct.

Completed morning program.The Goddess Durga is worshiped in the form of Skandmata on the 5th day of Navratri : fulfiller of all wishes/desires. 
Venia accompanied for her work in South Delhi. In the Supreme Court and chamber from 1 to 3.45 pm. Retired to sleep at 10.45 pm.

8th Oct

Went for 45 minute walk. In the Supreme Court and chamber from 1 to 4.15. pm.
The Goddess Durga is worshiped in the form of Kushmanda on the forth day of Nanratri : bestower of long life, wisdom and strength. Venita went to the temple at about 5 am after her 'Puja/Path' at home . "It is believed that fasting and rituals 'during the Durga Puja' can take away the negative energy and fill you with positive energy."
Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm.

7th Oct.

Completed morning program. In the Supreme Court and chamber from 1 to 4.30 pm .  The Goddess Durga manifested today in the form of Chandraghanta  on the 3rd Navratri day: bestower of peace and welfare. She has a sign of bell on Her head. Venita got up very early morning, completed her 'Puja/Path' and thereafter went to the temple at 5.15 am
Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm.

6th Oct

Completed morning program. The Goddess Durga is worshiped today in the form of Bramhcharini: giver of wisdom and knowledge. Venita went to the temple at 5.15 am. She got up at 3 am. She did/completed 'Puja and Path' before going to the temple. Spent the day reading newspapers and magazines. Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm.

5th Oct.

Went for 45 minute walk. Conference with Rajat's client was postponed. Had  to visit Tata Photon service center for rectification of dysfunctional Photon Plus. In chamber from 5.15 to 6.30 pm. Venita was extremely preoccupied on the first day of Navratri. She went to the Society temple at 4.30 am for 'Kalash Sthapna'. Later I joined her and the priest of the temple in 'Kalash Sthapna' at our house  too. The Goddess in the form of Shailputri is worshiped today.
Retired to sleep at 11.15 pm.

3rd & 4th Oct.

3rd
Completed morning program. Visited CGHS In the Supreme Court and chamber from 1 to 5.15 pm.   The Laptop is dysfunctional. It has to be shown at Sony service center during the weekend. Retired to sleep at 11 pm
4th
Went for 40 minute walk. Attended an interaction with Shri Nandan Nilkheni at Arsipso office. He said that Adhar provides an ID to a person and can best be used in delivery system/pds. In the Supreme Court from 3 to 4 pm. Retired to sleep at 11 pm.

2 October

Went for an hour walk. Spent the day reading newspapers and magazines. Discussed a case relating to Rajat's company. Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm

1st Oct.

Completed morning program. Visited CGHS. In the Supreme Court and chamber from 12 noon to 4 pm. Three members of parliament were convicted for misappropriation of funds. One went to  jail yesterday and two today. Retired to sleep at 11.15 pm.

30th September

Completed morning program. Visited CGHS. In the Supreme Court and chamber from 1.30 to 4 pm.
The morning newspapers have flashed details of Modi's speech and other details of the rally yesterday in New Delhi. According to Police 1.5 lakhs people attended it. The BJP claims presence of over 5 lakhs. Diplomats of quite few countries were also invited and a number of them attended.
Retired to sleep at 11 pm. 

29th September

Completed morning program. Spent the day reading newspapers and magazines. Venita went to a religious discourse at Rohini for an hour. Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm.

28th September

Could go for a short walk. I was interrupted by a neighbour who wanted to inform me about the affairs of the society. As i object to interruption during walk, generally no one disturbs me. Even if someone wants to talk, i tell him to let me complete 4 km brisk walk and that we will talk thereafter. The cardiologist has advised me to walk at least 4 kms in 40 minutes without interruption. I have tried to follow his advise in practice as far as possible.
Attended inauguration of All India seminar on the "Directive Principles of Indian Constitution and inclusive growth" at Vigyan Bhavan today by Shri Pranav Mukherjee, President of India , presided over by CJ of India, P. Sathasivam. Although the Directive Principles of Indian Constitution are not enforceable but quite a few of them are implicit in the Fundamental Rights which are enforceable under law. Joined in a get-together of about 10 IPS officers of 1964 batch at CSOI. It was pity to see a batchmate using a walker and another finding difficulty in walking. We have to take care of our health and more particularly after 40.
Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm.

27th September

Completed morning program. Visited CGHS. In the Supreme Court and chamber from 1 to  5 pm. Had to return to the chamber to sign the ITR. I was already half way on Lodhi road when the Chartered Accountant rang up and informed that ITR had to be submitted by 29th September  Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm. 

26th September

Went for 45 minute walk. Visited Dentist. Venita could not go due to spondylitis. In the Supreme Court and chamber from about 1 to 5 pm.Today is Babu's Tithi. We gave dry rations and cash to the priest of the Society temple. Venita was particular in giving ghee, palak sag which Babu liked very much. With the observance of Babus's Tithi, the offerings to the ancestors came to an end..Babu died on Saptami . Hence the offerings to the priest on the day. Babu and Amma (my mother) invariably gave 'Sidha' (dry rations) to the Purohit of the family during Pitrapaksh as token of offering to the ancestors. I gave 'Tilanjali' to the ancestors from the first day of Pitrapaksh till today as desired by Venita. Food is also given to the crows,dogs along with offerings to the ancestors during these days. Retired  to sleep at 10.30 pm.

25th September

Had to leave for RML hospital early. Venita consulted  doctors.  In the chamber from 11.30 am to 5.30 pm. Retired to sleep at 11 pm.

24th September

Completed morning program. In the Supreme Court and chamber from 11.45 am to 4 pm. On way back visited Hanuman temple at Chanakyapuri. Offerings to the ancestors continued. Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm.

23rd Sept.

Went for 45 minute walk. Visited CGHS and SBI In the Supreme Court and chamber from 1.50 to 5 pm. Offerings to ancestors continued. Retired to sleep at 21.30 pm

22nd September

Completed morning program after a gap of 6 days due to Venita's procedure on Monday, cold/fever on subsequent days upto Saturday. However i did go for walks  on all days. Offerings to ancestors continued. Retired to sleep at about 10.30 pm.

21st September

Went for 45 minute walk. Spent the day reading newspapers and magazines. Offerings to the ancestors continued on the day. Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm.

20th Sept

Went for a short walk due to cold and minor fever.  Visited CGHS( Aurverdic ) and CGHS Pandara road. In the Supreme Court and chamber from 12.15 to 3 pm.  Offerings to ancestors continued today. It is widely believed that the ancestors come down to earth from Pitralok during the Pitrapaksh and visit there kith and kin. All births during Pitrapksh are beieved to be rebirths of these ancestors in a family.
Retired to sleep at 11 pm.

19th Sept.

Went for 45 minute walk. Visited CGHS. In the Supreme Court and chamber from 12.30 to 4 pm.  Offerings of food, til/jau/yellow flower/kush/yellow chandan to the ancestors started today along with the recitation of a few lines in sanskrit. These will continue during Pitra paksh which ends on 4th October. Navratris start from 5th Oct. The month of Aswin will start from tomorrow. It is said that milk should be avoided during Aswin. Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm.

18th Sept.

Went for a short walk for about 30 minutes due to cold and minor fever. Visited PNB. In the Supreme court and chamber from 1 to 4 pm. Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm

17th Sept.

Completed morning program. Visited CGHS. In the Supreme court and Chamber from 11.30 am to 5.15 pm.
Venita continued to remain under the effect of sedation till late evening yesterday. After the effect was over, she was normal at about 10.30 pm when she had dinner. The colonoscopy procedure report shows normal conditions in the colon. It was shown to the CMO of Pandara Road CGHS. She said that the colon report does not indicate any complication. Venita had endoscopy quite a few years back. The then report was also  normal. Retired to sleep at 11.30 pm.

16th September

Went for 45 minute walk. Visited Medant hospital for Venita's colonoskopy. In Medant from 11.45 am to 5.45 pm. Neha came and was of immense help. She completed the paper formalities, attended in the hospital so that i could go for coffee and later lunch and brought tea/sandwiches for Venita still under stupor of sedation. She missed lunch in the process. We express our gratitude and bless her for happiness. Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm

15th September

Completed morning program. Akshat was born today at 9.57 am. I wrote  in the blog yesterday : "According to Indian calender, he was born on Friday, Navmi, at 9.57 am of  Aswin's Krishnapaksh,Vikram Samvat 2063. It was also Shradh paksh during the period. It corresponded to Gregorian calender's 15th September 2006." A number of children joined in the celebration at a restaurant in Gurgaon.. 

Spent the day reading newspapers and magazines Venita prepared for the procedure tomorrow. It being Ekadasi today, i observed fast. Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm.

14th Sept. 

Went for 45 minute walk. Venita and  i attended lunch , hosted by Babloo and Neha, at Coco Palm City Center to celebrate Akshat's birthday. Subhash/Sunita/Yash/Chhotu, Mr & Mrs Bhalla, Silku, Kaushal/his wife Gauri/elder daughter Shivani, Abhay joined in. South indian food was delicious and ambience of the place was good. Akshat was in very high spirit. His eyes were shining with excitement. He extinguished one candle kept on top of 7. He will complete 7 tomorrow and enter the 8th year of his life. He cut an eggless cake to the singing of Happy birthday. 

According to Indian calender, he was born on Friday, Navmi at 9.57 am of Aswin's Krishnapaksh,Vikram Samvat 2063. It was Shradh paksh during the period. It corresponded to Gregorian calender's 15th September 2006 . The main celebration is tomorrow.

It is said that ancestors take birth during the Shradh paksh. We blessed him. May he live long, be happy and prosperous.

Visited Medant hospital to check the requirement of papers with the CGHS desk for Venita's procedure on 16th. Retired to sleep at 11.30 pm. 

13th September

Completed morning program. Visited CGHS. In the Supreme Court and chamber from 12.30 to 3.30 pm. Attended a seminar at the Indian Institute of Social Sciences, Vasant Kunj on 'Human Rights in 21st century' from 4 to 6 pm. Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm.

12th September

Completed morning program. Visited CGHS. In the Supreme Court and chamber from 1 to 5.45 pm. Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm.

11th September

Went for half an hour walk. Visited CGHS and RML Hospital. In the Supreme Court and chamber from 1.30 tp 4.30 pm Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm. 

10th Sept.

Completed morning program. In the Supreme Court and chamber from 1.30 to 4.45 pm. Visited Hanuman temple at Chankyapuri on way back home. Retired to sleep at 10.45 pm.

9th Sept.

Completed morning program. Visited CGHS and SBI. In the Supreme Court and Chamber from 1:15 to 5:30 pm. Retired to sleep at 11 pm.

8th September

Completed morning program. Spent the day reading newspapers and magazines. Saw the 3rd KBC episode. Informative and entertaining. Could not see the 2nd as we went out for dinner.
Memories : One day i was alternating with Abhishree to put the basket ball in the net, provided on a pole in the compound of the house. I was unable to put it for quite sometime. She was doing it without much effort. I too could put it later. As soon as i had put it, she told me to go. She wanted to play it all alone. Except that she is highly individualistic, i could not fathom her mind for such a reaction. May be she was in a thought of her own and did not want to be disturbed any more.
Retired to sleep at 11 pm.

7th September

Completed morning program. Spent the day reading newspapers and magazines. Arsipso bid farewell  to Mrs and Mr. Sahay, ex-DG, CRPF, over dinner. Attended it along with Venita. Retired to sleep at 11.45 pm.

6th September

Completed morning program. Visited the Supreme Court and chamber from 1 to 3 pm. Met Venita after OCT at Center for Sight.Watched first episode of KBC.  Returned home at about 6.30 pm Retired to sleep at 11 pm.

5th September

Completed morning program. Visited Safdarjung hospital.  In the Supreme Court and chamber from 1 to 3 pm. Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm.

4th September

Completed morning program. Visited SBI. In the Supreme Court and chamber from 1 to 5.30 pm. Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm.

3rd Sept

Completed Morning program. in the Supreme Court and chamber from 1 to 5.30 pm. On way back home, visited Hanuman temple at Chanakyapuri. Pilku is in Stockholme. I sent him the following mail 'Stockholm is famous for crystals. Buy one for Ruchi. When i visited Stockholm in 1987, I stayed in Grand hotel .  We could board a motorboat for a cruise on Baltic sea after coming out from the hotel..I was with Mr Katre. On his advice I  bought one for Amma for $ 60. She kept  it somewhere and forgot. I saw it a month back in her almirah after 27 years.. Again she.has kept it somewhere.She does not remember. I am sure it will appear again one day. This time i will take charge of it.'
 Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm

2nd September

Completed morning program. Visited CGHS. In the Supreme Court and chamber from 1 to 5.30  pm. Munna stayed for the night. He came from Mumbai.on way to Bhatinda where he is posted at present.
Retired to sleep at 11 pm..

1st September

Completed morning program. Chhutulu and Sangita came to invite for Anand's marriage. We had lunch together. As i was on Ekadasi fast today, i took special food without cereals and salt. Visited Sony service center on jail road for re-configuration of laptop. Now i could use Tata Photon. I use it when MTNL internet connection is not functional. It was of no use to complain through normal channels for rectification of the connection. After complaint by email to MD MTNL, action was taken to restore the dysfunctional internet. As i have complained to MD quite a few times, the ground staff  and supervisory levels, GM and officers of lower ranks are now active. The connection is working well these days.
Spent the day otherwise reading newspapers and magazines. Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm.

31st August

Completed morning program. Visited dentist. Venita also consulted him. Spent the day reading newspapers and magazines. Retired to sleep at 10 pm

30th August

Completed morning program. Visited SBI. In the Supreme Court and chamber from 1.30 to 5 pm. Subhash came along with his friend and wife to discuss marital problem of latter's son. Advised him suitably. Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm. 

29th August

Completed morning program. In the Supreme Court and chamber from 12.30 to 5 pm. Retired to sleep at 11 pm.

28th August

Left Hyderabad by Air India flight 543. Arrived at about 12 am. Janmashtmi is being celebrated today.


 I kept fast and took cereals after the Puja. Venita attended the celebrations in the Society temple. I visited the temple. It is beautifully decked. Retired to sleep at 11 pm.

27th August

At Hyderabad. Visited Hanuman temple, few hundred years old about 10 kms from Hyderabad city. Venita requested the priest to bless Silku with happiness and long life. It was his birthday today. According to the Indian calender, he was born on 12th day of Bhadrapad Krishnapaksh in Samvat 2027, that is , 6 days later than his Gregorian calender birthday on 27th. Discussed court management after filing of charge sheet in the matter of India Cement case alo ng with Advocate Atiar Singh day. Advocate Atiar left for Delhi in the afternoon. Venita went to Anita's place and returned in the evening. Retired to sleep at 10 pm.deabad

26th August

Left for Hyderabad early morning  According to Gregorian calender my birthday falls today. According to the Indian luner calender it fell on the 12th day of Shravan Shuklapaksh, over a week back. My parents celebrated it according to Indian calender.

Visited Rangnath temple, set-up by Jagatguru Ramanujacharya and Hanuman temple by Ramdas, Shivaji Maharaj's Guru, hundreds of years back.  Venita also came with me and requested the priests to bless me with health and long life. Pramod, Anita and Aryan joined in the dinner with us. Aryan cut the cake along with me to the singing of Happy birthday by all including the hotel staff.

Babloo/ Neha/Akshat Ruchi/Abhishree,Silku/Ritanbara/Khyati/Alaynah,  Munna/Sapna/Riya/Munna's son, Bitto/Bitti, Gita /Yash, Gilloo/Dinesh,Tarun/Sangita, Shanno/Gopalji/Aparna, Anita/Pramod, Subhash/Sunita, Sunanda,Kaushal, Barun, Puja, Joshi, Atiar among others wished happy birthday on the day. Entered 75th year of life. No premonition for how many more years i am to live. I am sure i will get indication of it one day. I am trying to shun negativity and adopt positive sentiments these days. Retired to sleep at 11 pm.

25th August (Sunday)

Completed morning program. Venita went to a religious discourse at Chinmaya mission Rohini along with some other ladies of the Society. Spent the day reading newspapers and magazines. Also packed for journey to Hyderabad tomorrow. It appears that Babloo/Neha would have preferred/liked/loved our presence on 26th August at Delhi to celebrate the birthday together. They have suggested celebration on Saturday, the 31rst. We respect their sentiment and are touched by their love for us. I have indicated choice of my gift to them, a white 42 size shirt and will discuss the proposed celebration on return.
Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm.

24th August

Completed morning program. Spent the day reading newspapers and magazines. Visited Sony Service Center on jail road Janakpuri.  Retired to sleep at 11 pm.

23rd August

Completed morning program. Venita went to the Center for Sight. Due to a technical error, OCT could not be done. We will take another date for it on return from Hyderabad on 28th instant. In Chamber form 12.30 to  5  pm  Retired to sleep at 11 pm. 

22nd August

Went for 45 minute brisk walk. In the Supreme Court and chamber from 12.15 to 5 pm. Retired to sleep at 10.45 pm

21st August

Completed morning program. Visited SBI. In the Supreme Court and chamber from 1 to 4 pm. Attended a meeting in Oberoi hotel over an undertrial case. Sh. Atiar Singh Dey, Advocate, could not attend as he was in Shillong. Retired to sleep at 11 pm.

19th & 20th August

19th 

Completed Morning program. Attended birthday celebration of Alaynah, our youngest grand child . She is three today. She received me at the inner and Khyati at the outer gate of their house. 


I told if i could take her in my arms. She  said, 'No. I am 3 today'. Her mother placed four candles for her to enkindle on the day. I asked Ritsy as to why she had kept four candles for Alaynah to enkindle. She said that one was for her entry into the fourth year of her life. The candles were as big as their enkindler. As soon as she lighted the candles, all of us sang Happy Birthday to her. 
Her immediate elder cousin sister , Amolikaa had sent pre-recorded flute tune  with notes of Happy Birthday from London followed by singing of the same by her along with her elder sister, Abhishree. It was played by Silku to us. Akshat, her cousin brother, is in Mumbai with his parents, Babloo/Neha,  who went there to visit Sirdi, a couple of days back.

Alaynah cut the cake and all of us shared it along with other delicious snacks. Shri Mundrey, Alaynah's maternal grandfather, gave me a couple of cups of Chinese and Ceylon ese tea. The Chinese tea was of special kind. Its leafs blew up in hot water to the size of Ne-em leafs.   

Alaynah's Mausi was taken by surprise when Alaynah complained to her that she had not wished her 'Happy Birthday'. It was a fact. She had joined the party after the lighting of candles and cutting of cake. She was in the house. But as she was pre-occupied in some important official work, she joined the celebration a bit late.

All of us joined her Mausi in singing Happy Birthday to Alaynah a second time. The Birthday girl enjoyed a second singing of Happy Birthday to her. She had put on pink frock with a pink flower tucked in her hair on the right frontal side. The dress was gifted by her Mausi. Although she had suffered quite a few bouts of fever recently (hitting even upto 1o6 degree one day),   but even then she looked cute. May she be blessed with good health. I have suggested to Silku not to send her to play-well school on all 5 days of the week. She has to remain there from 8 am to 1 pm. It is too much for her age.

Retired to sleep at 11 pm.

20th

Went for 45 minute walk. Some people are celebrating Raksha bandhan today. The courts are closed. In Government Offices, quite a good number of employees have taken restricted lave for the day. But due to Bhadra nakshtra, a large number of people are not celebrating it today and will observe it tomorrow. We will also celebrate it tomorrow. In chamber from 1.30 4.45 pm.
Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm