The World of Raju Sharma

Fidelity is a word I have been thinking about for quite some time now. Somebody the other day told me that a friend of mine, happily married with two kids, has been repearedly sleeping with prostitutes in the neighbourhood. Interestingly this gentleman had married his girl friend of about 5 years. He had pursued her with a single minded devotion and felt that without the girl his life would be a havoc. What has happened now? Is his devotion over?

Winters. Ah! Wonderful. Its so chilly out here in Delhi. There is fog, overcast sky and mild sun shine that makes all of us shiver down to our spine. Driving in Delhi roads is crazy particularly when you can't see anything. A cup of gingered hot tea served with a dash of smile brings warmth instantly in the room. During these chilly winter, terrorist affected, bankrupt days be sure to spread smile ... Thats the only one that can be solace to all of us........................... Cheers

Ma is dead. Ma, my mother was 56 or 57. She is dead We could not save her. Rather the docs in Guwhati could not save her. She suffered from brain hemmorage and her last 20 days or so was very painful in the ICU. She died on 15 of Nov 2008 at about 8.30 pm. I reached Guwahati in the evening of 30th Oct 2008 and upon reaching GNRC-the hospital where Ma was admitted , hugged her lightly. I assumed that within a few days she would be out of the ICU and join me back in Delhi. For the next two weeks Kaju, Sangeeta and myself kept our prayers and hope alive. We would take turns to go near her, feed her and speak to her. It was not a pleasureable experience to speak to Ma, with her heavy pain in the head. Her enitre body had paled and swollen because of the numeorus injections that docs cluelessly gave to control what they felt was herpes encepthalatis. Gradually her vital organs started failing, beginning with her limbs, eyes etc. She started dying... She breathed her last at the Medical Col...

Rajesh, Allow me to write to you not as your senior colleague, but as one of your well wishers in the team I can see that you are facing some challenges in your life. Working in the muddied water of MSW itself is quite a challenge. Looking after the school, KGs, interacting with all sorts of people in the company is really tough and you are doing it well, I must say.... What I am worried about is your tension due to staying away from your family. I understand what you must be feeling staying away from young children and wife in Lucknow. Most importantly with your parents not staying with them, you must be feeling insecure. I just want to write to you that whatever the problems be, do open up and share. One may not be able to solve your problems, but atleast we can divide the problems between ourselves. I know you are a responsible father, son , husband and a professional. I want Rajesh Pandey to do well in life... Very Well Regards Raju

Friends In the year 2008 I have realised the importance of health. Nothing should/could be more important than a proper physical and mental health conditions. Since the last 6 months I have been attending the Sivananda Yoga Institiute located in Dwarka. I am into this power yoga for about 90 minutes , 4 times a week and the resluts have been stupendous. I have lost some weight, my regular headache and allergies have gone due to jal-neties and feel very postive. Folks start your yoga sessions soon. Raju

The weather is changing in Delhi. As the chill seeps in, I feel good about the place. Winters for me are enjoyable. Ma is not keeping well back home. She needs proper exercise and diet-something that she has not had for quite some time. Indian women in general have always neglected their own health and well being. "Families" have always preceded thier own interest and Ma has been one of the classic cases . All the complex problems arising out today is on account of failed relationships between each other. This is the most pressing problem that we have. I dont think terrorism, enviormental degradation or for that matter communal clashes are problems, rather they are just symtoms of a larger malise-failed ralationships. As human beings we have failed.

Dear Freinds, The MNS actions against North Indians in Maharastra warrants criticism by one and all. These actions are completely parochial in nature and should not be encouraged. If all states start throwing out citizens on the basis of birth places, it would result in complete mayhem. What do places like Delhi do, where people from almost everywhere live. This phenomenon of" locals" is being spread by narrow minded leaders for their own motives. Lets abstain from all these petty politics Raju