Reasons to Celebrate

Yusuf Rassiwala

Yusuf Rassiwala has become a harbinger of good news. Sadly, he takes a lot of breaks these days (partly due to health reasons), but every time he visits the Garden, there would be something positive in the offing – a cause for celebration. His very presence is considered auspicious.
Today, with Yusuf showing up after nearly a month, there were two reasons to rejoice. The first was Srichand Arora completing 46 years of happy matrimony (yesterday’s post) – a record of sorts that rivals Shekhawat’s 50-odd years. The announcement was received with as much joy as wonderment and admiration, leading to a boisterous, full-throated ‘fourth laughter’ after the exercises.

Medical briefing by Mohankanwar Shekhawat

Amid the chorus of congratulatory voices, Razia Khan spoke for everyone when she said that “we shall wait for four years for a grand Golden Jubilee party”. It was an emotional moment for Arora as we wished him and his wife, Kiran many more years of togetherness – love and happiness.

Hari Singh Shekhawat

The second cause for celebration was Hari Singh Shekhawat being discharged after his by-pass surgery at Asian Heart Institute. His wife dropped by specifically to inform us that he was back home on Saturday, hale and hearty – just that he is not allowed to talk too much (or meet people). “The stitches are yet to come off, but he is doing well and there’s nothing to worry at all,” she informed.
She added that there will be periodic follow-up visits to the hospital till such time he is declared fit and able resume his normal lifestyle. But some restrictions will stay in place. “At the time of being discharged, Shekhawat-ji became suddenly anxious about whether he can resume drinking,” his wife narrated. “The doctors told him to stick to the dawa, but keep the daru on hold till they give him the green signal. Since then, he has been staring helplessly at the bottles in his bar, just too scared to touch them!”
The brave lady, who went through an equally harrowing time with her husband, surely has a terrific sense of humour.
Harish Wadhwa:
* Yusuf 'Bhai' is sporting a very impish look with a handkerchief around his neck. Oshiwara ka bhai lag rela hai!
* Nice to hear of Shekhawat-ji. We may soon see him in the Garden, planning the next trip to Patawa or Kerala!
Jagmohan Papneja:
That's wonderful news, Chairman and Secretary. We are so pleased for both of you.
Renu Babani:
* Congrats to Mr and Mrs Arora. Here's wishing them many more wonderful years together. God Bless.
* Glad to hear of Mr Shekawat. I am sure his determination and spirit will get him to the Garden in no time.
* Yep guys I am back; came on Monday night. The jet lag will take its course, but shall come and meet everyone when I am a little rested.