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.