30th Nov.

Completed morning program. Spent the day reading magazines and newspapers.
Quotable Quotes : "Once you start  working on something, don't be afraid of failure and don't abandon it. People who work sincerely are the happiest."
Retired to sleep at about 10. pm.

29th Nov.

Completed morning program. As Babloo is having a working day on 1st Dec, his birth date, we celebrated it in advance and had dinner together. Silku could not come due to preoccupation and Venita is in London.
                  With Babloo at Piccadilly hotel, Janakpuri

                        At the hotel

Quotable Quotes : "Treat your kid like a darling for the first five years. For the next five years, scold them. By the time they turn sixteen, treat them like a friend. Your grown up children are your best friends." Chanakya
Retired to sleep at about 10.45 pm.

28th Nov.

Completed morning program. Visited Max hospital. In the Supreme court from 3 to 4 pm.
PM Modi addressed 2 rallies in Jammu and Kashmir. He invoked people to vote for BJP. Departing from their earlier stand, there is no mention in the Party's vision document{instead of manifesto} for abrogation of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution,which gives special status to the State.
The DSPE Act is amended enabling selection of  the Director CBI by a panel consisting of the PM,the CJI or his representative and the Leader of the single largest party in Lok Sabha in absence of the Leader of opposition. The amendment was necessitated as no party qualified to be named as Opposition party. None won 10 percent of seats of the total strength of Lok Sabha.The Congress party was ten short of 10 percent.
Quotable Quotes :"The fragrance of flowers spreads  only in the direction of the wind. But the goodness of a person spreads in all direction."
Retired to sleep at about 10.30 pm.

27th Nov.

Completed morning program. Visited SBI. In the Supreme court from about 1 to 3 pm.
The 18th SAARC summit at Kathmandu did not achieve much except coming together of heads of the SAARC countries which itself is significant. They open up at informal level and know where they stand against each other on bilateral  issues.  Energy cooperation pact was the only achievement of the Summit. Road and Rail are to follow.
Quotable Quotes :""Even if a snake is not poisonous, it should pretend to be venomous." Chanakya
Retired to sleep at about 11 pm.

26th Dec

Completed morning program. In the Supreme court from about 12.30 to 3 pm.
26/11  sixth anniversary was observed at Mumbai.It reminds us of what terror can do to innocent human beings.Over 166 people were killed and  many more injured in hotels and on the rooads of  Mumbai.
Quotable Quotes : "There is some self-interest behind every friendship.There is no Friendship without self-interests. 
This is a bitter truth." Chanakya.

Retired to sleep at about 11 pm.

25th Nov.

Completed morning program.Visited CGHS and IIC. In the Supreme court from about 2 to 4 pm.
Quotable Quotes : ""The biggest guru-mantra is: Never share your secrets with anybody.  It will destroy you." Chanakya.
Retired to sleep at about 11 pm.

24th Nov

Completed morning program.Visited PNB, Safdurjung hospital and Assistant Motor licensing officer,Janakpuri. In the Supreme court from about 1 to  3.30 pm. Met Advocates Majumdar and Agnihoyri.
Quotable Quotes : "The first piece of luggage on the carousel never belongs to anyone!!"
~ George Roberts *****
Retired to sleep at about 11 pm.

23rd Nov

Completed morning program. Researches have established that drinking of too much of milk can be detrimental to health. It is better to take it in moderation.
The reason for delineation of only German as third language in KVS curricula by the UPA govt is not clear. It is not one of the languages, listed in the 8th Schedule of the  the Indian Constitution. It could be pursued only as an optional subject. But the mistake could be corrected from the next academic year to avoid inconvenience to students this year.
Quotable Quotes : "If God had intended us to fly he would have made it easier to get to the airport "~ Jonathan Winters ***** 
Retired to sleep at about 11.45 pm..

22nd Nov.

Completed morning program. Spent the day reading newspapers and magazines.
Quotable Quotes : "I wonder whether those of our political masters who have been put in charge of the defence of the country can distinguish a mortar from a motor; a gun from a howitzer; a guerrilla from a gorilla, although a great many resemble the latter.".... Sam Bahadur
Retired to sleep at about 11 pm.

21st Nov.

Completed morning program. Visited CGHS. In the Supreme court from about 1 to 3.30 pm.
 Akshat is ready to go on a school trip. Parents are fretting, child can't wait to go on the school trip.
                                  Akshat ready to go on school trip

Quotable Quotes : "Choose from classic literature, science fiction or career enhancing business books and give your brain a boost. Pick up a novel before your next business flight or vacation. On top of the cerebral benefits, the escapism that comes from reading can be very relaxing."
Retired to sleep at about 11 pm.

20th Nov.

Completed morning program. Visited Noida to see some properties for Pilku. I did not like any. I saw a number of properties in premium sectors of Noida such as  Sectors 15A, adjoining Delhi, 44,39 and 40. In the Supreme court from about 2 to 4 pm.
Quotable quotes : "Whatever you give a woman, she will make greater. If you give her sperm, she'll give you a baby. If you give her a house, she'll give you a home. If you give her groceries, she'll give you a meal. If you give her a smile, she'll give you her heart. 
She multiplies and enlarges what is given to her. So, if you give her any crap, be ready to receive a ton of sh!t. "

Retired to sleep at about 11 pm.

19th Nov.

Completed morning program. Visited the CGHS. In the Supreme court from about 1 to 3 pm .
A number of burglaries have taken place around Silku's house at Gurgaon. He apprehended that next target of burglars could be his house. Spoke to the local Deputy Commissioner of police. She said that she would take preventive steps. Police find difficult to detect burglaries all over the world. These are intelligently organized crimes. Not more than 5 to 6 percent of them are detected. One has to take steps himself to prevent the burglaries. Burglar alarms are to be installed. Stronger locks have to be used. Some kind of private watch and ward should be arranged. Resort to insurance of expensive items is also suggested.
 On the contrary, detection of theft cases by police is much better
Neha happened to meet Masterchef Vikas Khanna at Sriram school. He had come there to launch his book. 
                  Neha with Masterchef Vikas Khanna

Quotable Quotes : "Until I was thirteen, I thought my name was SHUT UP .- Joe Namath

Retired to sleep at about 11 pm.

18th Nov

Completed morning program. Heard the address of PM Modi in Australian Parliament in the morning. It was disrupted due to audio breaks. Visited Agnihotri at his office in Vasant Vihar. In the Supreme court from about 2.30 to 4 pm.
Quotable Quotes : "My luck is so bad that if I bought a cemetery, people would stop dying."- Rodney Dangerfield
Retired to sleep at about 10.45 pm.

17th Nov.

Completed morning program. Visited Safdurjung hospital.  In the Supreme court rom 1 to 3.30 pm. Heard the address of PM Modi at the Allphones Arena in Australia in the Bar library. There were about 20 Advocates. 
Quotable Quotes : "Maybe it's true that life begins at fifty .. But everything else starts to wear out, fall out, or spread out.."- Phyllis Diller
Retired to sleep at about 10.30 pm

16th Nov

Completed morning program. Spent the day reading magazines and newspapers.
Attended a contributory get-together of Allahabad university alumni at 6,Raisina road residence of Shri Murli Manohar Joshi, Member of Parliament. There were speeches, songs, poems apart from interactions with the alumni at the time of dinner. It was nice to share food and talk to Chaturvedi, former Union home secretary & Member of Parliament., Kashyap, former Secretary General Rajya Sabha and the current president of Allahabad University Association and some others.

Neha directing the show at Shri Ram school on 13th Nov. (Ref. blog dated 15th instant ):    

"The secret of a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a

good ending; and to have the two as close together as possible-" George Burns
Retired to sleep at about 11 pm.

15th Nov.

Completed morning program. Spent the day reading magazines and newspapers.

Neha made "And…Now for the real show ?" a skit of the show she directed at Shri Ram school, Gurgaon day before yesterday (13th). Excellent, outstanding,well organized show. Lot of hard work. I tried to pick up one clear photograph of Neha from the lot for my blog. Wasn't lucky.

Quotable Quotes :"Santa Claus has the right idea. Visit people only once a year.- Victor Borge

Retired to sleep at about 11 pm.

14th Nov.

Completed morning program. In the Supreme court from 1 to 2.30 pm. Silku is in Goa for work He informed that he would be there for 3 days. Babloo is returning Delhi from Hyderabad tomorrow after a sojourn of 7 days.Visited Soni service center at Janakpuri.
Quotable Quotes :"I don't feel old.I don't feel anything until noon.Then it's time for my nap.Bob Hope
Retired to sleep at about 11 pm.

13th Nov.

Completed morning program. Visited the 7th Central Pay Commission. The Commission is visiting Himanchal Pradesh and  likely to return in the evening. Interacted with the staff. They could not trace out the Memorandum of the Association of Senior Retired IPS officers. They will let me know after finding it out so that a date can be fixed for interaction of the Association with the Commission.They inquired whether we would like to make a presentation or just interaction. I informed that i would let them know shortly. Due to the engagement with  the Commission during the day, had to miss visit to the Supreme court.
Neha directed a show at Shri Ram school at Gurgaon in the evening where Akshat is studying.
Quotable Quotes : "Sometimes, when I look at my children, I say to myself, 'Lillian, you should have remained a virgin.' "-   Lillian Carter (mother of Jimmy Carter).

Retired to sleep at about 10.45 pm.

12th Nov.

Completed morning program. Visited Safdarjung hospital. In the Supreme court from about 1 to 2.30 pm. In the Computer room of the Supreme court one can do work on his laptop or the desktop provided therein.
1.Due to drizzle, Venita could not go out for walk in the morning. She could go at noon to Wimbledon central court market.
2.Yesterday minimum temperature at Delhi went down to 11 degree Celsius.
3.'The narrative on Lord Jagannath' at Puri was given to Venita's friend at Vikaspuri after collecting it from Shri Swain as desired by her. He had taken it from her before going to Puri a couple of months back. Her friend is going to Puri shortly.
4.BJP government won trust vote in Maharashtra assembly. Poll surveys predict BJP victory in Jharkhand and good number of MsLA in Jammu and Kashmir too, though not a majority. PDP is predicted to be the number one party but may not have enough MsLA to form the government on its own. It would need support of some more MsLA. Both the states are going to polls this month.
Quotable Quotes : "Don't worry about avoiding temptation.   As you grow older, it will avoid you."- Winston Churchill
Retired to sleep at about 10.30 pm.

11th Nov.

Completed morning program. Visited old chambers, collected files, other personal papers and destroyed obsolete ones. On way back dropped in the Soni service station at Janakpuri. Spoke to Venita in London. She appeared to be in good spirit on the 3rd day of her stay there. Never tired of praising her grand daughters.
Quotable Quotes : "Home cooking. Where many a man thinks his wife is."~ Jimmy Durante. 
Retired to sleep at about 11 pm

10th Nov

Completed morning program. Venita reached London. Pilku received her at the airport.

Visited CGHS and SBI. Shri Tulsi is allotted a bunglow on Motilal Nehru Marg consequent upon his nomination to Rajya Sabha, upper house of Indian parliament, as a member by the then UPA Government. He has shifted his residence and chambers to the new accommodation. It does not have enough place for all the advocates to sit and work.I have decided to move to another place. There are three options. I will decide within a day or two to which place i should move to. At present i am working from the Supreme court.
Quotable Quotes : "Kill one man and you are a murderer, kill a million and you're a conqueror".~ Jean Rostand. *****
Retired to sleep at about 11 pm.

9th Nov.

Completed morning program. Venita left Delhi at noon to be with our son and his family in London . She will stay there upto 7th Dec and return Delhi on 8th. Neha , Mrs Prasad along with me saw her off at the airport. I followed her over phone till she settled in her berth at about 1.30 pm. As i did not get a call after that, i presumed she was airborne at about 1.55 pm, the scheduled time of departure. Local time (GMT) of arrival at Hethrow is 5.55 pm ,that is to say, at about 11.25 pm according to IST. IST is 5.30 hours ahead of GMT. I could not get international roaming in her cell as it was still in the name of Babloo. He gave the cell to her few years back. It is not yet transferred to her  name.  Whenever i would tell him to get it transferred to Venita's name, he would say," Papa,what is the  need for it ?" After the episode i hope he would now come forward and get it transferred to his mother's name. Pilku would give her a local phone in London. She can talk as much as she likes.(She is compulsive talker ). It is inexpensive. I used one such cell during stay with Pilku in 2013.
Quotable Quotes : "The best cure for sea sickness, is to sit under a tree.:~ Spike Milligan *****
Retired to sleep at about 11 pm.

8th Nov.

Completed morning program. Visited CGHS. In the chamber from about 1.30 to 3.30 pm
Quotable Quotes :"A computer once beat me at chess but it was no match for me at kickboxing."~ Emo Philips. *****
                             Amolikaa in newly acquired  Sports dress

She looks westernized. Please keep inculcating Indian values in her.

Retired to sleep at about 11 pm.

7th Nov

Completed morning program. Venita visited dentist.Went to CGHS and SBI too. In the chamber from about 2 to 5 pm.
Quotable Quotes :"I've been married to a communist and a fascist, and neither would take out the garbage."~ Zsa Zsa Gabor *****

Retired to sleep at about 10.45 pm.

6th Nov.

Completed morning program. Due to Guru Poornima, the courts and govt.offices are closed. Spent the day reading magazines and newspapers.
Quotable Quotes : "I'm not a paranoid, deranged millionaire. God dammit, I am a billionaire."~ Howard Hughes *****
Retired to sleep at about 10.45 pm.

5th Nov.

Completed morning program. Venita's eyes checked at Center for sight by Dr.Talwar. As she is traveling abroad for about a month from 9th Nov to 6th Dec.,we decided to get the check done today. There is no further deterioration in the eyes . She is to be tested for glaucoma on return. She visited the dentist yesterday.
Quotable Quotes : "Hollywood must be the only place on earth where you can be fired by a man wearing a Hawaiian shirt and a baseball cap".~ Steve Martin*****
Retired to sleep at about 11 pm.

4th Nov.

Completed morning program. Due to Mharram, the courts were closed. Visited Soni service center for repair of laptop. It informed that Soni had stopped production of laptops. In fact other companies are following suit. People are buying tablets more than laptops. Service center may continue for another couple of years,
Quotable Quotes : "If toast always lands butter-side down, and cats always land on their feet, what happens if you strap toast on the back of a cat?"~ Steven Wright *****
Retired to sleep at about 11.15 pm.

3rd Nov.

Completed morning program. Munna left New Delhi on a four and a half-an-hour journey by Indigo flight to Coimbatore. In the Supreme court and chamber from about 1 to 4 pm. Devout among Hindus are observing Prabodhini 'Ekaadasi' today. It is widely believed among them that the couple will have a happy married life if they wed today.Three marriages are going on in the Maidan adjacent to the Society complex with great deal of Baja/Gaja. Coincidentally i had visited Tirupati on Prabodhini Ekadasi day in 1991/1992 and had a close view of the deity, Lord Vishnu along with His Hindu and Muslim wives. The Vishnu idol was massive, awe-inspiring , sanctifying and vibrating indescribable peace/satisfaction of unique kind. I keep fast on each Ekadasi.
Quotable Quotes : "As I hurtled through space, one thought kept crossing my mind - every part of this rocket was supplied by the lowest bidder."~ John Glenn ****

Retired to sleep at about 11 pm.

2nd Nov.

Completed morning program. Munna stayed with us today. He is on way to Coimbatore on posting. He is a General Manager of Cotton Corporation of India. Mrs Subha Srivastava had lunch with us.
Quotable Quotes :"In hotel rooms I worry. I can't be the only guy who sits on the furniture naked".~ Jonathan Katz *****
Retired to sleep at 1o pm.

1st Nov

Completed morning program. The chambers are being shifted to another place. The process may be over within a week. Venita and some other ladies of the society took 'Karhi/bhat' under Gooseberry tree of the park near the Society complex. She does it every year on Navmi, Shuklapaksha of the Kartik month. Gooseberry or Amla reduces acidity. "It's a lot more slow and gentle than other herbs that aid digestion. It is a great and amazing natural fruit which is available in India in very sufficient amount in the winter season.  Amla is used in many hair tonics because it enriches hair growth and hair pigmentation. It strengthens the roots of hair, maintains color. It is the most potent natural source of Vitamin C."
Quotable Quotes :"I have kleptomania, but when it gets bad, I take something for it."~ Robert Benchley.
Retired to sleep at about 11 pm.