churning point....!!!!!!!

....as,the Lokpal debate assumes huge proportions,I,believe,we are all touched by this issue literally everyday.The Govt.format tabled & Shri Anna Hazare's objection are well articulated now.With the dimensions of India's geography & equally demography :the functioning anarchy called India is definitely  at churning point.....!!!!
In a country,the 4th estate & the intelligensia,not to speak of our political servants hold the sway to all panacea,it becomes a virtual reality to all problem solving mechanism.But,the gross truth is the Aam Admi is neither capable nor able to get a solution which is customized to its needs.The reason being,the general population is still powerless,speechless & toothless,for,it is still lagging in proper education & orientation.No,wonder,why,in the World's largest &thriving Democracy still people die of penury,poverty & a God sent Cold wave.India,needs to shrug off its casual & callous approach,as,is evident in the recent AMRI inferno,&,needs to be healed with missionary zeal.At least,a,handful of people are on the way....!!!shaking the bastion of our establishment.

....the 22mts call

...the 22mt call to Chhotu( Arindam Das) at Pondicherry this evening......with reports of Kakima's illness weighed heavily this evening. M.A in History from Cal.Univ.of yesteryears & Sangeet Bisharad she was as much a match for Kaku : late Prof.Arunendu Das.Whenever vacationing at Madhupur from Calcutta,we had the opportunity of meeting Tultul, chhotu,& Rantu their three children & had a great time.We used to share Pachak in used Benzylline penicillin vials,eat putush phol(gooseberry)from the Rly Qtrs hedges & share ghost & ghoulies stories.Also upon coaxing Kakima we were treated with her mellifluous rendition of ....ami je jolshaghoray...!!Close to his retirement from Bongobashi Evening,Kaku shifted his family to Pondicherry with close association with Sri Aurobindo Ashram.Kaku passed away :a Divine Death in prayer at Sri Aurobindo's room few yrs back. The fledgling family was steered by Kakima & now all well settled. So....when I learnt of her near terminal illness ,waves of  memory hit me.I alongwith Archana & Doel visited her in 2008 enroute home from Maldives.& I thank GOD for having done that when she was well.Between the two extreme posts of Life & Death the miniscule existence is a thing to be cheered ,amidst prayers on our lips here ,lets celebrate her Life......!!!however .....& whatever..!!!!!

Mystic Misty India

As the winter is well entrenched now ,the air is rife with freshness with a tinge of chill & ubiquitous aroma & flavors of fresh veggies,Til,Gudd,oranges & Burger points at various nook & corner....In Gurgaon,bullock carts are vending Gudd(jaggery) so much is the production.In fact,Winters in the Northern Plains are a riot of colors,aromas & flavors to savour.Winter is the time of fog,jackets,long coats which we long so much in Male',but can't,since,there is no winter.The tolerant nature of our mass is attributed to this change of season which,brings loads of sobriety & preparedness in our interactive faculties.The,Geography & Topography goes a long way in shaping the course of a civilisation & no wonder why India flourished & prospered since times immemorial.No wonder,why foreign marauders occupied our land after being attracted & addicted to it.India has so much to be seen,felt,touched & imbibed is incomprehensible.Despite ,the varied nature of our people spread along the length & breadth,I always felt that Indianess binds us together ......!!!!!

Holidaying in India....!!!!

23rd Oct was our day of crossing the Laccadive sea again for back home,with all of us in good spirits....only this time we took a train to Delhi with full family in tow.25th the day of our arrival was marked with a flurry of activity,in the form of Deepawali celebration preparation.Rahul & Rimmi joined us on Deepawali & after the Pujan & Prasadam we went on our respective social visits.Bhai Phhota followed a couple of days later & as in Rakhi earlier Doel anointed her Bhai :Nanu & I was again lucky to have Didi.These,festivities are for lifetime for all of us,but being expats it assumed greater Cognizance,since we miss these there as far as the festive atmosphere is concerned.
The reason for celebrating these festivities were in fact triggered by my further participation in the ongoing year long programme of  Ultrasonography ,having started on Nov8th 2010.This year the culmination were with the completion of the Color Doppler & ensuing certification exams.which started on 29th Oct & finished mid Nov.The entire course was mind boggling in it being exhaustive & nearly 700 scans done in the interim period in Maldives came as a solid applied support for ultimate coneptualisation & better understanding of the subject matter.I really offer my thanks to my teachers,peers, & my Hospital for making it come true.
The year 2010,saw us visiting Sri Lanka in June followed by our 31st Oct trip to India with the training commencing,just after Deepawali.4th Dec'10 we were reunited at Madhupur,on account of Rahul & Rimm's marriage,thinking what a way to complete the Year with so much done & achieved & seldom thinking that 2011 would also follow suit in a whirlwind fashion......!!!!! 2011  was an year which began from where we had left....! Jan Dep.for Maldives only made us arrive again end of Feb to attend yet another wedding of Shweta(niece) & Sumit. The flurry of activity in the marriage,managed wonderfully,& a mega reunion with kith & Kin was a notable highpoint. Then the dep for Tirupati & subsequently Male' with Ma & Didi in tow was also another highpoint...!!!!2011 also saw the highpoint of professional career & terribly busy were the days there.March toJune saw us tour few resort Island & August culminated in a new Car....!!!!!!ending a long search & wait .Driving Test Theory I flunked coolly in the 1st attempt but passed with good grades in the 2nd !!! Since,I,had a difft.zone license of one of the Southern Atolls, I,was spared the Driving test.But,the toughest part was to marshall the Nissan sedan in the insane traffic conditions of Male',a city of goalhis(narrow alleys)& reckless bikers!!!! Nevertheless,it brought lots of Cheers amongst family & friends alike.
The Rajasthan trip of Ajmer,Jodhpur & Jaisalmer was a long time promise to visit the land & Archana & Kids had taste of all classes of Indian railways,the toughest being the passenger train ,general compartment trip from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer,the dust & rugged terrain they experienced thru Ramdewra & Pokhran,enroute Jaisalmer is eked in their memories,This time Archana,&Doel could enter Kwaja Moinuddin Chisti's shrine along with Nanu,in having failed last time due to heavy rush in Urs & Doel just 10mths of age,at that time.Umed Bhavan Palace & Mehran garh fort of Jodhpur along with Sonar Kella(Golden Fort)of Satyajit Ray at Jaisalmer & a trip to the desert & camping were probably the best we could ask for to end....!!!!The nearly 1000yrs structures of Marwar(Rajasthan) in such audacious hostile condition as latest as of today,not to speak of what it was in those times bereft of all modern communicabilty & Connectivity ,only speaks volumes of the spirit of the people......!!!!!we, as , a family bowed,took adieu,promising to return again..!!
Ma, being a septagunerian,& Didi her shadow,I had the privelege of taking them back to Madhupur,so as to enable & facilitate her stay with Chhordi(Chhoti Didi),for a few mths to come,she having spent nearly 30yrs of her youth there & we our childhood,the place has a significant place in our hearts akin to a pilgrimage....!!!! With our flying back on 11th Jan2012 to Male' &2011 will be remembered as an year where we had a great time ,with friends,family ,kith & kin & a sense of Mission Accomplished personally........!!!!!!!!

Maldives is a tiny country of just over 3hundred thousand populace,scattered in nearly 250 plus habitated Island in a total of 1900approx island most of which are un inhabitated making it a huge country for administration.Since 1980 country has been making rapid stride towards modernity in a mixed populace of indigenous & Expats & tourism community.Rojnamcha is an humble attempt to reconnect to the world & being a part of the strong Communication network which we all have now despite geographical adversity.

Rojnamcha is happy to have  been linked to face book for happy perusal & viewers convenience.

Today is Eid here & people are solemnly celebrating. Being a Hindu & as vast expanse the Hindu mindset is as is the Ocean in front of us we imbibed everyday of Holy recital routinely in the just concluded Ramadan & feel the tranquility that has set in.

When the mind is supreme & ageless ,intellectual spiritual gains are therefore priceless.

This Oct & Nov & dec the kids will be exposed to their philosophy of being a Hindu when they reach India & partake in Temple visits & festivities. Hinduism is just not religion but being identified with centuries of Indian civilisation.I think as demonstrated lately Bharat mata & Vande mataram are within us deeply ingrained & stand for anything that is just & kind.I think our civilisation is omnipotent & indestructible.

And as infectious ,righteousness is, banners are here at important Red lights crossing. in Male'today which says Qoute Unqoute ..." we voted u for Change...& not for promoting Corruption  ".Yes truly Maldives is no exception and lots of cleansing is to be effected. Labour Laws are flouted & sporadic human rights abuse are there,with defalcation of funds routed from international channels.

Still ,I must say,with the ushering of democracy recently all valid norms are being suggested.

The August augers well, with the Holy month on,& people in thanksgiving mode.

The recent trips to Mafushi & Biyadhoo resort was invigorating,after all the hard work we put on since March,consolidating our gains including a foothold in Bangalore in our newly acquired abode & Nissan Gloria running gloriously,here in Male'

Despite paucity of time,I at least try to post u all with images. hope u all had happy viewing.

October is the month,when in the fag end we again cross Laccadive sea to Bangalore for Gurgaon. Doel's school will reopen next year & she will be in grade2 in 2012.Nanu, the gud boy will join baby nursery in june at kangaroo kids of Billabong International all these schools being in Ameenee Magu{meaning Street) where Indian Ocean Height is located. We are very upbeat about Deepawali when we will reunite with larger family& have a gala time.No doubt Gurgaon is very close to our hearts & we miss NCR. Island life has made us feel humble & we cherish whatever little we have at home in India.

Rojnamcha Rolling again!!

Yes,its good to be back amongst you all after a lull.!with ever increasing demand in time,frankly it was well nigh impossible for the update.But,back again to share & imbibe your positive feeds & vibes.

All set here is the word here now.With Ma & Didi's arrival there has been a Quantum change.The family bolstered & rejuvenated.

As,the recent pix thru mail must have given you all an insight..!Some more ,in this as attachment..yes the dark clouds are pre monsoon rains,thunder sqall as we say kal baishakhi in Bengali.

Normal Practice & Sonology are in two different slots now.Hence the paucity of time.I hope my well wishers will understnd & bear.

Doel pakhi is in Gr1 & regularly attending class,Nanu the good boy is active ,agile & funny.Both the kids wont leave Archana for a moment & thts the problem.The sea front has however given us ample escape & we venture out as when required.

The only casualty is my frequent jaunts to the library...& I really can't figure out how to make it regularly.

A deep sense of gratitude has enveloped us : GOD has been kind!!! & the tumultuous events leading to our landing here has culminated in a re settlement which takes me back to the 1037 days.Time is the best healer.....!!!!! Do wish us all luck & support .......!!!!!!

The Submarine Resurfacing called ROJNAMCHA

The Rojnamcha is back again frm its new location at the "Indian Ocean Heights"just overlooking Indian Ocean :its blue Expanse.

The whirlwind momentous tour of India in Nov & Dec 2010 & our arrival here in Maldives 9th Jan.2011 catapulted us to newer heights in a way as to keep us all terribly busy & in the form of Relocation of our abode to Male'Hiya one which I have rechristened as the ""INDIAN OCEAN HEIGHTS""at 10th floor overlooking the Blue Expanse.Needless to say ,Archana ,Nanu & Panu are enjoying every bit of it.Ameenee Magu (meaning street) is also the location of DOEL DAS' school GIYASUDDIN INTERNATIONAL run by the famed SriEducare Delhi.It is 7mts walk from our new abode.

As soon as I landed I was offered on a platter of Scan appointments to which i gladly accepted now already logged a near 100 cases.this has given a major boost to our efforts here.Now in addition to my General Practice I am a Sonologist in demand.

On 21st Instant we again cross Laccadive sea to India to attend the wedding of CHHOTI & SUMIT of 25th instant ,though flying back on the 28th to TIRUPATI Ex DEL for Nanu's Mundan at BALAJI.This time I made sure the edentulous DADI & NUPUR pishi accompany the kids to TIRUPATI & also MALDIVES on the 3rd March Ex Bangalore.

Its a victory of sorts for me for this Reunion of my family as I had lost in 1037 Sec 31 .I am also happy for Archana who will have their company and fullest support,& for the kids they will be most happy.With my everdemanding schedule now a bolstered family is what will keep the juggernaut rolling.

I also feel happy about the support rendered by larger family at GGN & the 70 day stay was memorable this winter.

We are all upbeat about the impending wedding & having witnessed a memorable wedding of Rahul & Rimmi last Dec.where we savoured every delicacy to the point of being indisposed too.Also ,upon return frm Madhupur the short stint at Patna & its famous Museum made us feel very proud of having being part of that fabulous city which is on the rise yet again..!!!!The aroma of our roots rejuvenated our spirits & both Sis in Law Wendy & Neil ate the famous Anarsa & Khaja along with us at Museum Rd.....!!!