30th
Venita did Tulsi pooja on Kartik poornima day and distributed prasad to all.
In all 93,92,919 corona cases with 01,36,696 deaths and 88,02,267 recoveries were reported till 29th Nov. in India.
Quotable Quotes :"A coward is incapable of exhibiting love; it is the prerogative of the brave."Mahatma Gandhi
29th
In Whats-app chat today we discussed farmers'agitation in India (recommended reading of Nov.9 issue of India today on Farm Revolution 2.0 ),cold weather in Delhi and virtual celebration of Babloo's birthday on Tuesday the 1st December. I gave details of my cataract operation on queries.
Kartik Purnima is celebrated today. Guru Nanak Deva's birthday is also is observed today.
In all 93,51,109 corona cases with 01,36,200 deaths and 87,59,969 recoveries were reported till 29th Nov. in India.
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
28th
Today has been a warm day with bright sunshine. I walked for about an hour in the park. I was reminded of cross-country rides with Pilku,Silku and Babloo (not even 6 ). I used to be on Bhagvati,Pilku on Fatima,Silku on Palace Guard and Babloo on Sikander. We used to trot,canter and gallop. It was during my tenure as SP Kamrup from 1977 to 1979 for about 3 years in Assam. Could we ever relive those days ?
In all 92,66,705 corona cases with 01,35,715 deaths an 85,79,138 recoveries were reported till 27th Nov. in India
Quotable Quotes :"In a gentle way, you can shake the world."Mahatma Gandhi
27th
Shiva Mohan cremated his wife yesterday at Fatehpur. We prayed for peace to the departed soul. Venita, Neha, Shanno and others talked to him over phone. Nobody is certain about one's life span. Nobody is certain where one will go after death.
In all 92,66 705 corona cases with 01,35,223 deaths and 86,79,138 recoveries are reported till 26th Nov. in India.
Quotable Quotes :"When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the creator."Mahatma Gandhi
26th
It was a bright day.Went for walk in the park. Shiva Mohan's wife died yesterday. We have advised him not to postpone the marriage of his daughter which is scheduled for 12th Nov. He is working with with us for last over 20 years.
In all 92,22,216 corona cases with 01,34,699 deaths and 86,42,recoveries were reported till 25th Nov.in India.
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
25th
Dr Aparna of Sachdeva's panel at Center for sight examined my eye post-operation a second time: first on 18th and second today. She observed that recovery was satisfactory and advised to continue the medicines as prescribed. She called me to come after 2 weeks for review. My apprehensions of being rendered blind are set at rest. Thanks to God and good wishes of friends and relations.Astrologer had said before the operation that i need not worry and that i would see better after the operation..
In all 91,77,840 corona cases with 01,34,218 deaths and 88,04,955 recoveries were reported till 4th Nov.in India
Quotable Quotes :"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony."Mahatma Gandhi
16 to 24th
During Whats App chat on Sunday the 22nd Nov. Amitabh/Amolika,Siddhartha,Parikshit/Akshat,Self/Venita discussed different aspects of increasing number of Covid cases,cold weather,Akshat's prizes at annual school function and all that. As the chat started a bit late in terms of IST, we ended after about 45 minutes.There were quite a few absentees.
We will show the operated eye to a panel doctor of Dr Mahipal Sachdeva on 25th Nov.at Center for Sight.
Cataract operation on 17th Nov.at the Center for Sight,New Delhi took about 15 minutes ; first 7 minutes were spent in removing the cataract with the help of laser beams and another 7/8 minutes in placing the new lens. The process was neatly completed.
Had a over 45 minute walk in the park on a sunny day. Luckily not much of pollution.
In all 90,95,806 corona cases with 1,33,deaths and 85,21,617 recoveries were reported till 22nd NOV. in India.
Quotable Quotes :"You must be the change you wish to see in the world."Mahatma Gandhi
14 and 15th
In pre-Diwali Whats App chat on Saturday evening for a little over half an hour, beautiful Rangolis made by Alaynah and Neha, decorations of places for Diwali pujas by all and especially Abhishree were mentioned. Khyati appeared on screen for a while from Sheffield. We wished each other Happy Diwali.
In all 87,28,795 corona cases with 01,28,668 deaths and 8 1,15,580 recoveries were reported till 13th Nov. in India.
Quotable Quotes :"In prayer it is better to have a heart without words than words without a heart."Mahatma Gandhi
13th
Our friends,Bezbarauhas are down with Covid and admitted in Medanta, Gurugram for treatment. We wish them recovery soon.
In all 86,83,916 corona cases with 01,28,121 deaths and 80,66,501 recoveries were reported till 12th Nov. in India .
Quotable Quotes :"It is better to be violent, if there is violence in our hearts, than to put on the cloak of nonviolence to cover impotence."Mahatma Gandhi
12th
Babloo's Insurance cover includes us also. It will reduce our liability of cost of cataract operation by about 50%. A big help.
In all 86,36,011 corona cases with 01,27,571 helpand 80,13,783 recoveries were reported till 11th Oct.in India.
Quotable Quotes :"An error does not become truth by reason of multiplied propagation, nor does truth become error because nobody sees it."Mahatma Gandhi
10 and 11th
Visited Center for sight. Date for cataract operation is fixed on 17th Nov. We are advised to get it done before it becomes too cold.
In all 85,91,730 corona cases with 01,27,059 deaths and 79,59,406 recoveries were reported till 10th Nov. in India,
Quotable Quotes :"The good man is the friend of all living things."Mahatma Gandhi
8 and 9th
Pilku/Silku/Babloo/Ruchi/Ritanbara/Abhishree/Akshat and Alaynah joined in Sunday chat over WhatsApp. Covid was main subject of discussions. Khyati and Amolikaa are fine at Sheffield and Beneden.
We have come to Vikaspuri today and will go back to VV in the evening. Sunil, engineer of RG&co. was to come to VV to repair lights today. Requested him to come next day as we are at Vikaspuri.
In all 85,07,754 corona cases with 01,26,121 deaths and 76,68,968 recoveries were reported till 8th Nov.in India.
Quotable Quotes :"I object to violence because when it appears to do good, the good is only temporary; the evil it does is permanent."Mahatma Gandhi
6 and 7th
We are shifting our PNB Accounts from Vikaspuri to Basant lok where a new branch is opening shortly. We are also closing the PNB locker and shifting its content to SBI (fairly big size) Basant lok locker.
In all 84,11,724 corona cases with 01,24,985 deaths and 77,65,968 recoveries were reported till 6th Nov. in India
Quotable Quotes :"A nation's culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people."Mahatma Gandhi
5th
For a change we went to Sagar Ratan in Asoka hotel for lunch.
In all 83,13,876 corona cases with 01,23,811 deaths and 76,56,478 recoveries were reported till 4th Nov. in India.
Quotable Quotes :"Strength does not come from physical capacity . It comes from an indomitable will."Mahatma Gandhi
4th
There has been a big jump in corona cases at Delhi last week.
In all 82,67,623 corona cases with 01,23,097 deaths and 76,03,121 recoveries were reported till 3rd Nov. in India.
Quotable Quotes :"It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver."Mahatma Gandhi
3rd
Pravesh sent a basket full of fruits and one LIVON, 1.8 L electric Kettle for ensuing Diwali . Venita said she would give to it one of the children. There are two more in line for distribution.
In all 82,29,313 corona cases with 01,22,607 deaths and 75,44,798 recoveries were reported till 2nd Nov.in India.
Quotable Quotes :"You must be the change you wish to see in the world."Mahatma Gandhi
2nd Nov.
We wished happy birthday to Munna's son,Siddh yesterday. His latest book of the series 'The Ultimate Showdown',named,'The Spirits' is absorbing and recommended for reading.
In all 81,82,082 corona cases with 01,22,111 deaths and 74,91,513 recoveries were reported till 1st Nov. in India.
Quotable Quotes :"The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong."Mahatma Gandhi
Nov.1st
Following chat over Whats App today (Sunday),we discussed uncertainty over lockdown in India, U.K. and Switzerland and be prepared to adjust with any situations. Ruchi/Ritanbara/Pilku/Silku/Babloo/Abhishree/Amolikaa/Alaynah appeared on the cell screens. Neha and Akshat could not join. Discussions/chat continued for over one hour.
In all 81,37,119 corona cases with 01,21,841 deaths and 74,32,829 recoveries were reported till 31st Oct. in India
Quotable Quotes :"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."Mahatma Gandhi
