Cyclone Nisarga

 Aftermath ( photographs attached of Saivilla ) of cyclone Nisarga, at MURBAD location 60 Km from Mumbai. The wind speed was 75 to 80 Kmph at that time and NOT A SINGLE TREE GOT UPROOTED OR DAMAGED. KUDOS TO OUR GARDENERS : SUNIL MALI, SHIVAJI RAO, NAMDEV, RAKESH KADAV, SHANKAR, DHANAJI RAO, YASWANT GORLE AND THE SITE INCHARGE AGIT. 

Pollachi Wild Life Sanctuary

 One of the most picturesque sanctuaries “ Annamalai Wildlife Sanctuary “ covering an area of approximately 950 sq miles is flanked by the Annamalai Hills of the Western Ghat - the area extends to POLLACHI of Coimbatore. The Tiger Reserve has all kind of exotic endemic wildlife Leopards, Elephants, Tigers ,Sambar Deer, Sloth bear, Nilgiri Langur, Barking Deer, Indian Giant Squirrels, Horn bill, King Cobra more than 300 species of butterfly, Travancore Tortoises. TOP SLIP  a traditional wood cottages surrounded by massive trees and cottages are made on the middle of the tree having spacious Bedroom , drawing and rest rooms ( area about 1000 sq ft ) neatly furnished. The place is located in POLLACHI 75 Km from Coimbatore. Reservation is done by the Forest Range Department online. Photograph of mine a couple of years ago admiring fresh PUG MARK of an adult Tiger early morning.

GALTAJI Jaipur

 Galtaji is an ancient Hindu pilgrimage about 10 km away from Jaipur, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The site consists of a series of temples built into a narrow crevice in the ring of hills that surrounds Jaipur. A natural spring emerges high on the hill and flows downward, filling a series of sacred kunds (water tanks) in which pilgrims bathe. Visitors and pilgrims can ascend the crevasse, continuing past the highest water pool to a hilltop temple from there are views of Jaipur and its fortifications spreads out across the valley floor. It is believed that a Saint named Galav lived here, practiced meditation, and did penance (tapasya).

Dr Soumyan Dey

 D Y PATIL HOSPITAL and RESEARCH CENTRE is a charitable hospital in Navi Mumbai , Maharashtra , India; supposed to be the largest charitable hospital in India. Founded in 2004 by the visionary educationist Dr P. D. Patil to set up one of the best medical  college and hospital with backed up research center across the country, his efforts was rewarded by Dr D.Y. Patil a politician from Maharashtra state who established Dr D.Y. Patil Medical College Hospital and research center with a status of a University in 2003. D Y Patil Medical was immediately recognised by MCI for 250 seats. The institute is now offering post graduate degree and super speciality courses from this institute and students can undertake in 20 or more different subjects like General Surgery, Obstetrics Gynaecology, orthopaedics, urology etc. While in the SEVEN super speciality courses of M.Ch the main being Urology,Nephrology, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery. The annual intake is restricted to just handful around 15 to 20 students. Besides these there are programs in all subjects and fellowship programme in few clinical specialities. The institute is now recognised  for its state of art facilities that are in line with the best in the world. The college has  now more than 2000 bedded well equipped hospital backed by a research center,175 intensive care beds,26 futuristic pirating theatres by MAQUETTE AND DRAGGER with advanced technology, 80 specialised outpatient consultations and 4th generation DAVINCI xi ROBOT for Robotic Surgery.The institute provides primary and secondary tertiary care for critically ill patients. The hospital toll two years ago has performed more than one hundred renal transplants, liver transplant and several corneal transplants . The college building is an architectural masterpiece. It has a mural of Lord Dhanvanthri on its facade and a magnificent fibreglass dome which can be seen from distance. DR SOUMYAN DEY MBBS . MS. MCh ( Urology) from Grant Medical College , Mumbai a. Consultant for urology and anthology known for his superb proficiency at Laparoscopic and endourological surgeries. Highly dynamic , cultured, self motivated superb human being with deft strong hands and belief with confidence. A diligent professional. Dr Soumyan  believes in scientific treatments and avoids surgery or unnecessary treatments. Dr Soumyan Dey has accepted the offer academically  from the department of urology of Dr D Y Patil Medical college this is the oldest department of surgery of the college and has been since inception. He is slated to join them as Associate Professor in the department of Masyet of Chirugiae ( MCh ) in urology a three year masters programme, the faculty has a rating of 4.15 to 4.30 in 2000.Dr SOUMAYAN DEY is also associated as consultant for urology  and andrology at Reliance Hospital Navi Mumbai, Currie Hospital Thane, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital Navi Mumbai, Wockhardt Hospital and Vinmra Swaraj Hospital Navi Mumbai. D Y Patil College  in order to strengthen the teaching of post graduates courses invited Dr Soumyan Dey to join as visiting Associate Professor . I congratulate and wish Dr Soumyan Dey success as I know him for resilience, hard work and persistence.

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Maharaja of Bikaner

 While going through the following historical note : "Before independence the constituent assembly of India whose deliberation began in December 1946; when Sardar Vallabhai Patel wrote to the Dewans (administrators ) of the princely states urging them to ask their rulers to come to terms with the party which would now rule India. One of the first princes to come over to Patel's side was the Maharaja of Bikaner, his  Dewan was K. M . Pannikar a widely respected historian and administrator. After Bikaner success a dozen more states  accede to India many of them from Rajasthan ( several of the states were on the suzerainty of British Crown while others direct under British rule ). My father witnessed the ceremony  ( C.V.V. Raghavan ) a honours graduate from Christian College Madras got an interview call from the State of Bikaner in 1945 and was selected by Pannikar to join the State of Bikaner administrative services".

Amer Fort Jaipur

 Amer was originally a Meena kingdom town by the name of Khagong, ruled by the Chanda Meena king Raja Alan Singh, and was later captured by the Kachhwaha rulers in a bloody story of deceit and treachery. Sitting atop the Cheel ka Teela (Hill of Eagles), the Amer Fort stands as a testimony to the valour and grandeur of its Rajput history. The construction of the fort began in 1592 by Maharaja Man Singh, a commander in the army of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, and was developed further by his descendant Jai Singh I. Amber remained the capital till 1722, after which the seat was shifted to the newly built city of Jaipur.

According to popular belief, Amber derives its name from Ambikeshwar, a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in the town. Another belief suggests that Amber is named after Lord Ambavati.

This fort, with five other forts of Rajasthan, was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013 for its outstanding heritage value.

Indian Bankruptcy 1991

 When India's economy was bankrupt in 1991

The then Prime Minister Narsimha Rao called Finance Minister Manmohan Singh and asked how much money is there in the treasury, Manmohan Ji's answer was that only 9 days we can run the country, that much money is left.

On this, Narasimha Rao ji asked how to deal with this situation? M Singh said that the value of the country's rupee should have to fall by 20%. Narasimha ji said, okay call the meeting of the cabinet and get approval. Manmohan ji got up and started going towards his room.

After going a few steps away, he turned back and said to Narasimha Rao that if the cabinet convenes the meeting, we will not be able to take these tough decisions. All ministers will address the vote bank.

Narasimha ji told Manmohanji that right now you go to your room. 

After 20 minutes, the secretary went to Manmohanji in his room by giving him a letter and in that letter.Narasimha Rao Ji had written, Done!!

Later, when he asked that what had happened in 20 minutes that you had surprised everyone, including the Cabinet meeting, 

Narasimha ji had said that I had spoken to Atal ji and done it.

Means you look at Atal ji was more than his cabinet, PM knew that Atal ji will speak in the interest of the country. It happens that after the announcement of the Nationalist Opposition and that drastic decision,

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) did not organize a protest movement, but supported the immediate Congress government to bring the country's economy back on track.

Gone those Politicians, gone those day…