30 and 31rst

31rst
Ruchi went back to London early morning by Fin air.
Tempo of agitation on CAA is reduced to large extent.
30th
Ruchi who came to visit her ailing father on 26th at Lucknow dropped in at Delhi on way back to London. The plane was late by 7 hours. She wished to meet ailing Sangita but could not.
BJP has launched a movement all over the country to explain true content of  CAA to people to dispel their misgivings. 
Quotable Quotes :"We may stumble and fall but shall rise again; it should be enough if we did not run away from the battle."Mahatma Gandhi

29th Dec.

29th (Sunday)
Ruchi rang up and said that she would land at Palam airport tomorrow(30th )at 3.30 pm. She is traveling by Air India. Arrangements are made to pick her up from the airport. She will leave for London by Fin Air next day (31st) at 10 am and land at Heathrow via Helsinki at 5pm. Depending time of arrival at Delhi we will make  further program.
Protests against CAA do not make headlines in newspapers here these days. They find mention in 3rd or 4th pages.
Quotable Quotas ;"You can chain me, you can torture me, you can even destroy this body, but you will never imprison my mind." Mahatma Gandhi

27 and 28th Dec

27th----
Along with Venita visited Centre for Sight. Cataract of her left eye is to be operarated. 
Wished Happy birthday to Ruchi at Lucknow. Silku, Ritabara and Alaynah dined with us. Due to a prior arrangement with her friend, Khyati could not join in. She had come to meet us a couple of days back .They all are shifting to Switzerland.  Ritanbara is posted there. Silku is  also shifting to the new place. Astrological predictions for success in new place are good for him, particularly next year. May he write some good books.

Sporadic demos against CAA continued.
28th
Venita went to Dillihat to buy some gifts for her daughters-in-laws for the New Year. Could not go to attend panel discussion on 'Cellular healing-ultimately healing; integrated and complementary medicine' at IIC due to extreme cold.
War of words among opposition and BJP leaders over CAA continued.
Quotable Quotes :"Let us all be brave enough to die the death of a martyr, but let no one lust for martyrdom."Mahatma Gandhi

22,23,,24,25 and 26

26th
Venita visited Sangita who is admitted in the Rohini hospital for third round of chemotherapy. Ruchi landed at Delhi on way to her parents at Lucknow.
PM appealed for peace in the context  agitation on CAA.
25th
Visited Dr.Hans' Centre for ENT for check-up of ears.
24th
Silku and Khyati came in the forenoon.
Christmas Eve  celebrated in CSOI. Saw members enjoying lunch on lush green lawns in pleasant warmth of the sun..
22nd
Had planned to participate in the presentation  of Dr. Kush Varma (IAS Rtd) of his book 'A to Z of Civil Service' in CSOI. On arrival there, found it was postponed to 11th Jan.2020. Had missed to see the postponement message.
Babloo,Neha and Akshat came in the evening.
Quotable Quotes :"The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world's problems." Mahatma Gandh

20 and 21st Dec.

21st
Attended E.C. meeting of Arpiso. Akhund Ramayanapath ended early morning.Venita returned VV from Vikaspuri in the afternoon.
Today mainly Bihar and UP were affected by violence on the issue of implementation of NRC.
20th
Venita joined Akhund Rmayanapath in Arunadaya society temple today.
Mainly Dariaganj in Delhi and some districts of UP were affected badly by violence on NRC issue.
Quotable Quotes :"The real ornament of woman is her character, her purity." Mahatma Gandhi

18 and 19th Dec.

19th
In the Supreme court in the afternoon. Venita left for Vikaspuri to participate in Akhund  Ramayana path in the evening. Will stay there for a couple of days.
A number of petitions have been submitted in the Supreme court for quashing  the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and to stay its operation in the meantime. While the SC agreed to examine the constitutional validity of the Act vi-vis article 14 of the Indian Constitution, it did not stay the Act.
18th   
Today is the last working day in the Supreme court before winter vacations.Visited Lenovo Service centre and Hans E&T for ear check-up.
The new British PM has appointed a PIO Shri Swarna Singh to review fact/level of Islamophobia of the British people and submit a report for remedial action 
Quotable Quotes :"There is a higher court than courts of justice and that is the court of conscience. It supersedes all other courts." Mahatma Gandhi

17th Dec.

17th
In the Supreme court in the forenoon.
Sporadic violence in the context of CAA continued in few pockets of the country.
Quotable Quotes :"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever." Mahatma Gandhi

13,14,15 and 16th Dec.

15 and 16th
Attended Alaynah' Belle show at Arya Auditorium near Iscon temple in East of Kailash on 15th. Show was thrilling.
               Alaynah with her paternal grandfather after the show

14th (Saturday)
Attended Sunderkand path at Sunita's place.
13th
In the Supreme court in the afternoon. SCBA election results are not out in full.
Could not attend discussions on Ajodhya in the meeting of a think-tank due to other preoccupation.
Quotable Quotes :"Providence has its appointed hour for everything. We cannot command results, we can only strive." Mahatma Gandhi

12th Dec.

12th.
Sangita went back to Allahabad after chemotherapy. She is scheduled to return on 18th for the third round of it.
Participated the SCBA election in the Supreme court.
Sporadic violence is witnessed in parts of North east after passage of CAB. .
Quotable Quotes :"Man is supposed to be the maker of his destiny. It is only partly true. He can make his destiny, only in so far as he is allowed by the Great Power." Mahatma Gandhi

11th Dec

11th Dec
Venita visited Sangita at Cancer hospital. Sangita is admitted  there for second round of chemotherapy..
In the Supreme court in the afternoon.
Citizen Amendment Bill (CAB) was passed in Rajya Sabha by a majority of 125/105.
Quotable Quotes: "It is health that is real wealth and not pieces

of gold and silver." Mahatma Gandhi

9th and 10th Dec

10th
Dr. Apoop Mshra, diabetologist of Fortis hospital, checked Venita and her reports. He said that she may come for her regular check-up after 5 months unless otherwise required.
9th
In the Supreme court in the afternoon.
Interesting comments are made by Shri Ruchir Sharma, an author and global investor in the context of adverse comments by many on the slowing down of Indian economy. According to him ' the market stop panicking when Government starts panicking. The basic bet is that as reforms take hold, growth in India will return to normal'
Quotable Quotes :"A coward is incapable of exhibiting love; it is the prerogative of the brave." Mahatma Gandhi

7th and 8th Dec.

8th (Sunday)
Festival of speed was organised in Greater Noida recently. It showcased supercars, musical performance and wheely-ing tractors. Huge crowds gathered to witness the show.
7th (Saturday)
Amitabh has sent following photo of Khyati visiting him in London. She is seen with Abhishree at Piccadilly circus :

                                    
Quotable Quotes :"Jesus is ideal and wonderful, but you Christians - you are not like him."Mahatma Gandhi

6th Dec.

6th
Sangita went back home at Noida after first round of chemotherapy. She will come to the hospital next week or so for the second round.
Telangana police took the 4 rape accused of Hyderabad incident yesterday to the isolated place where they had allegedly raped the 27 year old veterinary doctor and burned her. Police reportedly shot them dead alleging attack and attempt to escape from custody.
In the Supreme court in the afternoon.
Quotable Quotes :"Capital as such is not evil; it is its wrong use that is evil. Capital in some form or other will always be needed." Mahatma Gandhi

5th Dec.

5th
Sangita's elder sister stayed back in the hospital yesterday night. Tarun came to Vikaspuri along with Venita. Tarun went to  the hospital in the morning and Venita returned VV in the evening today.
There was spat between Trump and Macron during last NATO Summit. It appears NATO is not what it used to be a couple of years back, cohesive and compact organisation.
Quotable Quotes :"The human voice can never reach the distance that is covered by the still small voice of conscience." Mahatma Gandhi

2nd,3 and 4th Dec.

4th Dec.
Venita visited Sangita in the cancer hospital.
In the Supreme court in the afternoon.
3rd
Venita went to Vikaspuri to aid Tarun in taking care of Sangita in course of her treatment at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer institute at Rohini near Vikaspuri. She will stay there and also participate in  Akhand Ramayana at Vikaspuri Society temple.
In the Supreme court in the afternoon.
2nd
Amendment  of  Indian Citizenship Act is on the cards. It will facilitate conferring of citizenship to persecuted minorities of Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
Quotable Quotes :"Man's nature is not essentially evil. Brute nature has been known to yield to the influence of love. You must never despair of human nature."Mahatma Gandhi

Dec.Ist

Dec.1st
Babloo was born today. He is 48. On 1st December, 1971, Wednesday, Chaturdashi of the month of Marg Shirsh, Shuklapksh, Samvat 2028, he was born at 09.02 hours in Dhubri civil hospital, Assam. Venita prayed wishing him long and healthy life. She distributed sweets to all . We called him in the morning and wished happy birthday. Later we had lunch with him at Hyatt , Neha, daughter-in-law and Akshat, grandson to celebrate the day. 
In allocation berths in Maharastra cabinet, NCP got a Deputy Chief  Minister and 14 other ministerial posts. Congress got Speaker's post and 13 ministerial berths.
Quotable Quotes :"Spiritual relationship is far more precious than physical. Physical relationship divorced from spiritual is body without soul." Mahatma Gandhi
                         Photos taken on at Babloo's birthday celebration.

28,29 and 30th Nov.

30th
Attended Sravan Tandon Memorial lecture by Shri NN Vohra on 'National Security Management-Some Concerns' at India International centre. About 50 people attended.

Coalition of Shiva Sena, NCP and Congress passed the floor test with the support 169 Members.
29th
GDP growth slowed down to 4.5% in the 2nd quarter 19-20
28th.
In the Supreme court in the afternoon.
Participated in the Election of members of Gender Sensitisation Committee.
Quotable Quotes :"The good man is the friend of all living things." Mahatma Gandhi

27th Nov.

27th
Venita went to nearby temple to join in Kirtan on a Tuesday. She enjoys reading devotional booklets, listening to religious discourses, participating in Kirtan and similar activities. On certain stressful situations, she says she has experienced His presence and has also come face to face with Him. One such occasion was during my Angioplasty in April 2004, according to her. Patanjali Yoga darshan says that if one  practises 'Swadhaya' regularly, he may have 'Darshan' of his 'Ishita-deva'. Although I always feel His existence around me, but as it has happened with Venita, I have not seen Him face to face yet.
Elected Ms.L.A of Mahashatra will take oath of office on 30 Nov in Assembly hall; later Chief Minster will hold a public meeting on Sunday, the Ist Dec.at Shivaji park, Mumbai.
Quotable Quotes :"Justice that love gives is a surrender, justice that law gives is a punishment."Mahatma Gandhi

26th Nov.

26th
In the Supreme court in the afternoon.
Supreme court ordered floor test in Maharashra Assembly before 5pm tomorrow (27th Nov.). In the mean time Ajit Kumar Pawar resigned as Duty Chief Minister. He said that did not have required majority.
A sizeable quantum of Central GST is collected in financial year 2019-20 so far.
Quotable Quotes:"A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history."Mahatma Gandhi

24 and 25th Nov.

25th
In the Supreme court in afternoon.
The Supreme court reserved orders on formation of Govt in Mahasharta.
24th(Sunday)
Visited Akshat at his parents' place. Had lunch with him and parents. He still cannot walk without support .His left leg is fully padded. He walks with the support of stick. It was painful to see him in that condition. His pads will be opened on next Friday. We have planned to lunch together on 1st Dec. Babloo's birthday at Hyatt Regency. We hope to see him then walking well without support.
Quotable Quotes : "It is easy enough to be friendly to one's friends. But to befriend the one who regards himself as your enemy is the quintessence of true religion. The other is mere business."Mahatma Gandhi

22 and 23rd Nov.

24th
Venita went to look up ailing Sangita at Noida.
'Supreme court's Ayodhya verdict has not upheld the law but delivered justice", according to former Muslim civil servant and now a politician.
23rd
We are advised to avoid anger to prevent clotting of arteries.
"At Trump's impeachment hearings, immigrant stories shine." IE, dated 23nd Nov. page 17.
Quotable Quotes :"Though we may know Him by a thousand names, He is one and the same to us all." Mahatma Gandhi

21st Nov.

21st
Akshat attended an Olympiad at Gurugram despite pain in his ankle.
Govt decided to prepare NRC (National citizen Register) for the entire country. It aims to rule out unnecessary intrusions and exclusions as it happened in preparation of NRC in Assam recently. It will contain names and addresses all Indians only..
Quotable Quotes : "Prayer is the key of the morning and the bolt of the evening.'. Mahatma Gandhi

19 and 20th Nov

20th
Venita returned Vasant Vihar  from Vikaspuri in the afternoon after a stay of 3 days there.
Akshat rested and did not go to school today.
In reply to parliament question, 'govt did not spell out if it used Pegasus'.(TOI, p1,dated 20th Nov.)
19th
Akshat twisted foot today while playing Basket ball in the school. His foot is bandaged.
Ex-CJI's Ranjan Gogoi's tenure as CJI started with 'a whimper and ended with Bang' (TOI page 12,  dated 20th Nov.).
Quotable Quotes :"When restraint and courtesy are added to strength, the latter becomes irresistible." Mahatma Gandhi
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18th Nov.

18th
Babloo's company has given a medical cover which includes parents too besides his family. We hope to utilize it to cover major part of expenses (Rs.55,000) of Venita's right eye cataract operation in Jan. 2020. CGHS covers only 30% of it.
Mosque side has decided to file review against SC order on Ram Janambhumi case.
Quotable Quotes :"Where love is, there God is also." Mahatma Gandhi

16 and 17th Nov.

17th
Venita went to Vikaspuri in the afternoon.
In a LM Singhvi Memorial lecture Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman of the Supreme court said that Karma tends to explain everything in life. (for details may see page 9 TOI dated 17th Nov.)
16th
Attended birth day party of Sunita at Café Soul garden, Gurugram. Her relations and friends joined in.
Capital became gas chamber twice this year. (See page 3, TOI dated 17th Nov)
Quotable Quotes :"There is more to life than increasing its speed." Mahatma Gandhi

15th Nov.

15th
A news item in TOI today says that  more Indians are heading to Ireland. Even Abhay and his family have planed to immigrate to Ireland. It will give them free movement to Europe and UK too..
Quotable Quotes :"Let not the 12 million Negroes be ashamed of the fact that they are the grandchildren of slaves. There is dishonor in being slave-owners." Mahatma Gandhi

14th Nov.

14th
We are planning removal of cataract from Venita's right eye so that her vision improves. Doctor advised immediate removal, but she wants it to be done in January 2020. We will show her eyes to the Doctor again next week for a final view.
Supreme court of India opened itself to RTI queries in a judgement today with key caveats.
Quotable Quotes :"Before the throne of the Almighty, man will be judged not by his acts but by his intentions. For God alone reads our hearts." Mahatma Gandhi

7,8,9,10 11,12 and 13th Nov.

13th
We could not take out our vehicle today as traffic was open only to vehicles with odd numbers.
12th (Guru Nanak birthday)
Pilku went back to London after a stay of about 3 days at Delhi. He came early morning on 9th and left at 11 am on 12th Nov.after attending various ceremonies of Abhay's marriage. He met a good number of family members.
11th (local holiday)
Pilku visited his In-laws and fiends.
10th
Venita and Pilku went for lunch with Tarun/Sngita after 'Mukh dekha ceremony' of the bride  '.
9th
Attended Abhay's marriage ceremony
8th
Attended Abhay's Tika ceremony.
7th
Attended Abhay's Haldi ceremony .
Quotable Quotes :"There is no principle worth the name if it is not wholly good." Mahatma Gandhi

6th Nov

6th
Arun/ Sunanda went for lunch to Anita's place. On return Sunanda travelled to Anand's place for taking stock ,being senior most, of the wedding arrangements. Arun stayed back with us.
"By not signing RCEP in a rush, India is prioritising is self interest." TOI dated 6th instant (p.20).
Quotable Quotes :"It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err." Mahatma Gandhi

4th and 5th Nov.

5th
Arun/Sunanda will arrive for Abhay's marriage tonight. They will stay with us and later shift to another accommodation.
Big demonstration by retired policemen and families of injured was held today.
4th
Accompanied Venita to the South extension and Khan Market to measure the shirt /Kurta to my size, stumbled and fell on the uneven pavement to miner injuries.
India rejected mega pact with Cinna and Asean members. It apprehended surge of cheap imports from China.
Quotable Quotes :"There is an orderliness in the universe, there is an unalterable law governing everything and every being that exists or lives. It is no blind law; for no blind law can govern the conduct of living beings." Mahatma Gandhi

1,2 and 3rd Nov

3rd
There is no lazing about here these days. In fact holidays are busier than working days. Venita went to saloon; thereafter shopped.
2nd
Venita returned from Vikaspuri.
Lawyers and police clashed as row over parking in Teeshazari District courts at New Delhi turned violent.
1st
Controversy over snooping by WhatsApp though Israeli Pegasus is much in discussion in political quarters these days.
Quotable Quotes :"If I had no sense of humor, I would long ago have committed suicide." Mahatma Gandhi

31rst oct

31srt
Venita left for Vikaspuri for Kartik puja.
2 Union territories (UTS), namely, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh came into existence today.
Quotable Quotes :"The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong."

Mahatma Gandhi

30th Oct

30th
Neha came. She guided Venita in selecting clothes/saris for four day marriage ceremonies during Abhay's wedding on November 7,8 and 9th of the year.
A private European delegation is visiting Kashmir  these days. Opposition leaders of India have criticized/objected to its visit.
Quotable Quotes :"Culture of the mind must be subservient to the heart."

Mahatma Gandhi

29th Oct

29th
Bhai Dwij celebrated. We also did puja of Chitragupta. "Chitragupta (Sanskrit: चित्रगुप्त, 'rich in secrets' or 'hidden picture') is a Hindu god assigned with the task of keeping complete records of actions of human beings on the earth. ... Upon their death, Chitragupta has the task of deciding heaven or the hell for the humans, depending on their actions on the earth." Wikipedia (From Google)
After the puja, I wrote entire Hindi alphabet in Devanagari script.  
Quotable Quotes :"Power is of two kinds. One is obtained by the fear of punishment and the other by acts of love. Power based on love is a thousand times more effective and permanent then the one derived from fear of punishment."Mahatma Gandhi

21,22,24,25,26,27, and 28th Oct

28th
Gobardhan Puja done
27th
Divali  celebrated.
26th
Dhanteras and Chhoti Diwali celebrated. Attended a get-together of  Barun at Gymkhana club Greater Noida.
25th
Attended a Diwali get-together at Saurabh's place.
24th
Venita returned from Vikaspuri.
22nd
Was completely preoccupied with work with Assistant Hemant.
21rst
Venita went to Vikaspuri in the evening for Puja during the month of Kartik.
Quotable Quotes :"A 'No' uttered from the deepest conviction is better than a 'Yes' merely uttered to please, or worse, to avoid trouble."Mahatma Gandhi

20th Oct

20th
Barun'son is coming with family from USA on a short trip to look-up his ailing father-in-law. We will meet them on 25th at Noida.
After recent award of Nobel prize for Economics to some persons, a writer observed : "the cheerleaders aren't noble at all" in the context of their comments/(TOI p. 23 of date). Worth reading.
Quotable Quotes :"Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life - think of it, dream of it, live on that idea. Let the brain, muscles, nerves, every part of your body, be full of that idea, and just leave every other idea alone. This is the way to success. "Swami Vivekananda

19th Oct

19th
Attended ECM and AGM of Arsipspo.In all 20 officers attended. Accounts of the Arisipospo were approved. Programs for year were discussed/finalized.
Exit polls by a couple agencies show BJP wining Sates of Maharashtra and Haryana again.
Quotable Quotes : "Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will."Mahatma Gandhi

17 and 18th Oct

17th and 18th
Left London for Delhi at about 10 PM on 17th after a stay with our son and family for 18 days. Reached in the forenoon on the18 Oct.
Brexit is about be afateacmpli in UK.
Quotable Quotes :"External nature is only internal nature writ large."

Swami Vivekananda

16th Oct

16th
It drizzled in the morning. It was cold too. Venita  went Southside for shopping.
A news item in the Daily Telegraph dated 16th Oct says 'Racist  Gandhi' statue must go. The statue was donated by a spiritual mission based in Gandhi' ancestral land. The said gesture was widely publicized and there were no objections then.
Quotable Quotes :"Truth can be was stated in a thousand different ways, yet each one can be true."Swami Vivekananda 
 

14 and 15th Oct

14th
It was quite cold in the morning. It was drizzling.
It is not clear if  Brexit will be through by 31st Oct. as reported in Newspapers.
15th
Visited Janet,widow of Richard Stobart, our long time English friend, at her new house, 5 Asp Lands Close, Woburn Sands. Bedfordshire MK17 8PD. Spent over an hour with her.
Queen's speech in the  parliament set out PM Johnson's election Manifesto.
Quotable Quotes:"We are what our thoughts have made us; so take care about what you think. Words are secondary. Thoughts live; they travel far. "Swami Vivekananda

12 and 13th Oct

12th
It was drizzling  in the morning.
Pilku accompanied us up to  London EUS. We left London EUS for Sheffield via Manchester at 10 AM. Due to an accident train was held up at Watford . Reached Manchester about 2 and half hour late. On the way lush green fields were enchanting. Warner Bros Studio is located at Watford where Harry Potter was filmed. Tours are conducted to this pace and there is wait for  you to be  included in the tours.
Met Kyati at Sheffield's. She was cheerful.
Distance between London and Manchester is 320 km and Manchester and Sheffield 62 kms.
13th
Had bunch with children. Amolikaa had come from Benenden  yesterday. She went back to her hostel today.
Uncertainty  about Brexit continued.
Quotable Quotes :"Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life - think of it, dream of it, live on that idea. Let the brain, muscles, nerves, every part of your body, be full of that idea, and just leave every other idea alone. This is the way to success.Swami Vivekananda

11th Oct.

11th
Today is Venita's birthday.
It has been drizzling since early morning. Packed up to go to Sheffield early morning tomorrow to meet our granddaughter studying medicine there.
Johnson and Wadekar agreed to take Brexit to logical conclusion by 31rst Oct.
Quotable Quotes :"

"The moment I have realized God sitting in the temple of every human body, the moment I stand in reverence before every human being and see God in him - that moment I am free from bondage, everything that binds vanishes, and I am free."Swami Vivekananda

9th and 10th October

9th
It was all sun sunshine and cool wind during the day, pleasant to walk along.
A Cambridge university Swiss astronomer said after winning Nobel prize this year that mankind could detect alien life in another planet within next 30 years.
Scientists say that air pollution reduced levels of proteins that could lead to baldness.
10th, 2019
Khyati was born today. She is 18. It was Ashtami of Aswin's Adhik Mas (Dwatiya), Krishnapaksh, Wednesday, Vikram Samvat  of crimes2058/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.We blessed her for happy and bright life. We tried to talk to her from London at Sheffield. Could not talk to her on the day. Will meet her on 12th at Sheffield.
Jenny Russell wrote at page 24 of the Daily Telegraph on 10th Oct 2019 :
"Promising  more officers is sticking a plaster when vast number crimes are never investigated. Only 5.5% of all burglaries resulted in charge sheet last year."
There is agitation for reducing inheritance tax.
It is reported that Hay's travel is likely to take over a part of Thomas Cook failed business.


Quotable Quotes :"The whole a secret of existence is to have no fear. Never fear what will become of you, depend on no one. Only the moment you reject all help are you freed.

Swami Vivekananda

8th Oct

8th
Venita lost her Citi credit card. Our son reported loss to Citi bank. Its access was blocked. Purchases made before blocking and after are not yet reflected in our accounts .
Climate agitators blocked at quite few places in London affecting normal life.
Sun was in great October red splendour both at the time of rise and setting.
Quotable Quotes :"The world is the great gymnasium where we come to make ourselves strong."

Swami Vivekananda

7th Oct

7th
It drizzled trououghout the day. Could not go out.
Climate agitators plan to shut down London for 2 weeks. They are advised not to do it as will alienate public who will not support them on the issue.
British PM Johnson proposed to go to Supreme court for ruling on no -deal in case EU did not agree to the deal.
Alarming rise witnessed in over 65s taking tablets for depression.: one of each of 15 over 65 reportedly taking them.
Bill Gates says probiotic tablets per requirement of each individual could solve problem of malnutrition by 2040.
Quotable Quotes :"Arise! Awake! and stop not until the goal is reached."Swami Vivekananda

6th oct

6th
Visited south side along Venita and Abhishree . Celebrated receipt of a number sparkling prizes by Abhishree  during closing session of the school in 2019 over lunch. Gave gifts too.
If EU rejects present Brexit deal, it is reported that the British PM Johnson may go ahead with  no-deal.
Quotable Quotes :"All the powers in the universe are already ours.

It is we who have put our hands before our eyes and cry that it is dark. "Swami Vivekananda

4th and 5th Oct.

4th
It drizzled throughout in the forenoon. In the afternoon it was clear sky. We went for long walk. Setting sun was in full splendour. It was best evening spent during last 3 days of stay here.
Leo Vardakar, Irish Premier (whose father was Indian and mother Irish)said that British  people do not wish leave EU. a statement disputed by many.
American President requested British PM Johnson to investigate the investigators who were tying to find out Russian links to USA elections.
5th
Visited west side and Central court.
Peeti Patel, British Home Sec. ordered action against police officers who started enquiries which did not result in criminal actions leading to loss of reputation of persons enquired into.
Quotable Quotes :"An ounce of  practice is worth more than tons of preaching."

Mahatma Gandh

3rd Oct

3rd
Watched a couple persons who maintain gardens, taking care of our son's garden.They did a professional job and went away thereafter.Not of much of sun today too. But no rains.
One million pounds of Nizam of Hyderabad became 35 millions after 70 year litigation. These were given by High court at London to their grandchildren.
2000 angry Policemen marched on the roads of Paris yesterday demanding better amenities/service conditions.
Driverless cars will be a reality on London roads by next year. Separate networks of lanes are in making.
Quotable Quotes:"The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated."

Mahatma Gandhi t

London visit 2019 : 30th Sept.to18th Oct.

2nd Oct.
It is quite cold today. Went up to  nearby shop to buy a newspaper. Boris Johnson, British PM denied  allegation of groping long time back.
1st Oct.
It was raining throughout today. Could not go out. Local papers say that police could not be utilized for enforcing vaccination.
30th
After fight of over 9 hours by Virgin Atlantic reached London at about 5.30 PM. I was raining there. There were more Asians in the flight. There were few Europeans. Watched two movies,'Sir and Razi (partly)'. Carried cold from Delhi.  Had uncomfortable night. Met son, his family and spent some good time with them.
Quotable Quates :"What is true of the individual will be tomorrow true of the whole nation if individuals will but refuse to lose heart and hope."Mahatma Gandhi

29th September

29th
We are packed to leave for our son's place. Silku came with apparels  to be given Khyati at Uversity of Sheffield. We hope to meet her on a week end.
Neha/Pariskhit/Shivani/Mrs Kaushal called on. Shiv Mohan went back to Fatehpur..
Quotable Quotes :"Nobody can hurt me without my permission."Mahatma Gandhi

25th September

25th
Preparations are afoot for our overseas journey.
Trump said that Modi looked like Elvis Parsley at Houston on 22nd instant, a Rockstar. He also called him Father of India who would solve Kashmir problem too.
Quotable Quotes:" We may stumble and fall but shall rise again; it should be enough if we did not run away from the battle."Mahatma Gandhi

24th
Comments are still pouring on 'Howdy Modi show' from USA.
Pilku organized our journey to his place. We will leave for it on 3oth instant for a fortnight. God bless him.
In the Supreme court in the afternoon.
22nd and 23rd
Watched  'Howdy Modi' show in the night. Fantastic Rockstar performance by Modi.
Quotable Quotes :"The moment there is suspicion about a person's motives, everything he does becomes tainted."Mahatma Gandhi

21st September

21st
Returned VV from Vikaspuri in the forenoon.
We very often ignore magnesium deficiency in our body. Its lack causes insomnia, headache, migraine. irregular heartbeat and so on so forth. It is available in abundance in bananas besides other food items.
Quotable Quotes :"The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong." Mahatma Gandhi 

19 and 20th September

20th
Venita left for VV to pack for journey to elder son's place. I will follow her next day. Had to stay back to collect item after repair from a shop
19th
Drove to Vikaspuri along with Venita in the evening. A female contestant of 'Kaun banega Caropati', a of mid day-meal service employee at a school won one crore in the Quiz game, conducted by famous cine-star Amitabh Banchan. Watched show form beginning to end. It was quite absorbing.
Quotable Quotes :"A coward is incapable of exhibiting love; it is the prerogative of the brave."Mahatma Gandhi

17th September

17th
Silku has sent following photo of Khyati as beamed by her from University of Sheffield on her first day there :

In the Supreme court in the afternoon
Quotable Quotes :"Healthy discontent is the prelude to progress".

Mahatma Gandhi

6,9,13 and15th September

16th
Khyati reached Manchester today early morning on way to University of Sheffield to join her medical degree course.
Khyati being received on arrival at Manchester by a student representative 

15th
 Akshat is 13. According to Indian calendar, he was born on Friday, Navmi, at 9.57 am of Aswin's Krishnapaksh, Vikram Samvat 2063 in Moolchand hospital, New Delhi, India. It was also Shradha paksh during the period. It corresponded to Gregorian calendar's 15th September 2006. It is a Hindu belief that ancestors take births during the Shraddha pasha in families. We prayed for his long healthy life. We rang up at 7.30 am to wish and bless him. We did not disturb as he was asleep. Neha promised to connect him as soon as he woke up. Venita did Puja and distributed sweets to all including 
helps and guards.
Along with Venita, joined Akshat's birthday celebration at Vivo Taj,Gurugram. Besides his parents, his Nani, her sister (chhoti Nani) and Mausi specially came from Jaipur for the occasion.
                             Dadi cutting cake with Akshat 

13th
Had to go to Centre for Sight for check-up of Venita's eyes.
9th
We wished happy birthday to Munna.
6th
Venita joined Radha Ashtmi celebrations in the Society's temple.
Quotable Quotes :"If patience is worth anything, it must endure to the end of time. And a living faith will last in the midst of the blackest storm. "Mahatma Gandhi

4 and 5th Sept.

4th
Late Kaushal died on 7th August at Jaipur. Some days back he had celebrated his 8oth birthday. I wrote on the day in my blog as follows :

"7th Aug
Had to cancel Venita's appointment with Dr. Anoop Mishra, Specialist in diabetics as we had to leave for cremation at Jaipur next day. Kaushal Saxena ,our Samdhi and batchmate, had expired in the afternoon due to sudden cardiac arrest.
8th Aug
Left Delhi at 9 AM. We could reach the crematorium after his body had been put on pyre and lit. We saluted him and prayed for the peace of departed soul. His brother had lit the pyre in presence of his friends and relatives. His two daughters including my daughter-in-law Neha, grandson Akshat and son-in-Parikshit also witnessed the last rites. Came back to the police guest house and after change and rest visited family of late Saxena at their house and conveyed our condolence. A number of friends and batch mates rang up to convey their condolences to Mrs. Saxena. She is shaken and much disturbed. We consoled her. She was inconsolable.  We prayed for strength to her to bear her loss. 
9th
Spent time with the family reminiscing about late Kaushal' qualities and loving nature. Left Jaipur at about 2 pm. Reached Delhi at about 11 pm." 
Some recent snaps of late Kaushal Saxena with me, sent by Neha:
                                                    At 75 : Hyatt Delhi

  At 79 : Sagar Ratan, Ashoka Hotel

At 75 : Hyatt,New Delhi

In Supreme court in the afternoon.
5th
Chidambaram was denied anticipatory bail by Supreme court.
Quotable Quotes :"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony." Mahatma Gandh