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I picked it up for reading on the flight to Delhi this morning. The book leaves me spell bound. I just finished Chapter 26 - Manju’s diagnosis of GIST and her medication Imatinib. I work with GIST (and CML) patients on the drug access program & curious to know the why & how ….

The sky was blue this morning in Bombay . Was pouring cats and dogs when I left from Thane to catch flight. Delhi is grey and wet ( and flat) as I land.

Just like that some old Calcutta memories

Had to share again. July 2023.One Day in Kochi .A pressing tale - .Me : Hello I’m calling from Room 304 .Reception : Yes Ma’am .Me: Can you send someone to collect my clothes for ironing ? .Reception: Ma’am we can send you an iron and ironing board.And they did.I love Kerala ♥️

And Joe’s taken root at Lords while Jadeja would like to take Root. Right ? #INDvsENG2025.

Back to breaking fast with the one and only @janeborges9 .How good to have you back in the city my lovely Jane and how much I’ve missed you 💙❤️💙❤️💙

I had written to Dr Pasricha expressing my grief at the loss and I think I still have his written response to me. An Officer and a Gentleman.

I was called back more than once to address his men on the hazards of tobacco. I’m not sure how many remember the tragic incident where some bad elements while fleeing the Police had shot dead a few of the policemen on the street - this happened in Vikhroli.

did not necessarily bring benefits- the Patti policemen wore knee down had helped in reducing the chances of varicose veins I told him. Standing for long hours made them vulnerable. But with the advent of full pants, along with the shorts the Pattis too found their way out.

He had introduced many measures for improving traffic on the streets of Bombay & cared for the welfare of his men out. When we reported high incidence of varicose veins during the camp he listened with great understanding my rationale that some modern “improvements”….

Late 80s - Cancer Screening Camp for Bombay’s Traffic Police at their Sir Pochkhanawala Road HQ at Worli . Here I am welcoming then Police Commissioner Bhave & Dr Pasricha then Deputy Commissioner of Mumbai Traffic Police . I was so impressed with him and became a fan for life.

RT @rsheila_nair: @vijivenkatesh Pretty as ever. Just watched ur movie all over again. Ummachi. Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum.

It’s taking a long time but I persist with the book … brings to me a strange sense of my own history. Madras, bits and pieces of my Kerala. ⁦@abe_verghese⁩ won me over with My Own Country and then Cutting for Stone. This Covenant I make with myself

Somewhere in this beautiful city of ours .#Bombay

Paved with #Gold #Mumbai even in the #Monsoon #Worli The people of Bombay love the rains . As I pass Worli Seaface I see so many people , couples, youngsters , children all simply getting wet and having a ball. This was taken ten years ago …

If you have a photo with the man you flaunt it #Mahi

Coming from a place of privilege like most of us do, it is not difficult to do so. Featured in today’s Mumbai Mirror with a few others who are doing just that. @mumbaimirror

Of course age is not just a number. Age is very real and ageing a process that takes its toll. Mentally and physically. You accept it as a part of this incredible journey called Life. And you learn to make it work for you.

The Hat Check Girl

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