Unseasonal Exodus

Arora lends moral support to Santosh Tyagi

Geeta is the last to sign up for the Darjeeling tour

Every year, the Club witnesses an exodus of members on two occasions: once, when schools and colleges are shut for the summer vacation in May-June; and the second time, just before Dussehra, during the Navratri festivities. This year though, hardly anybody went out of town on either occasion. But soon after Dussehra, Shekhawat made a trip to Rajasthan and was followed by Razia Khan, presently in Pune.
Now it is Santosh Tyagi’s turn to pack her bags. This morning she informed the Club that her father had been hospitalized in Delhi with a serious heart condition and the earliest she could get herself a ticket is for a midnight flight on Thursday, October 23. She said that at age 94, her father has been in the pink of health with no complaints on BP, diabetes or any age-related problem seniors suffer from. Yesterday she was informed that he had contracted lung congestion and before long, had to be hospitalized. It turned out to be a heart stroke with 90 per cent blockage.
Today, during the exercises, she called her brother in Delhi for an update and was relieved to learn that her dad was doing well. “He is not only alert and responding to treatment, but is cracking jokes with the nurses attending on him,” Santosh told us with a faint smile. On behalf of the Club, Srichand Arora assured her that we were all at her beck and call, if and when we could be of any assistance to her.
In keeping with the unseasonal exodus, Arora himself would be leaving – this time for Singapore, to celebrate Diwali with his son. He usually goes there every year on Ganesh Chaturthi, but this year he was unable to do so. So he is making up for it by spending a fortnight there now. He takes a late-night flight today and will be back on November 3. We wish him and his wife, Kiran a safe and happy celebration.
Srichand Arora:
Jab Salman Bodyguard Bun Sakta Hai, Pappu Pass Ho Sakta Hai, Munni Badnam Ho Sakti Hai, Sheela Jawan Ho Sakti Hai, Pyaaz 80 rupees kilo Ho Sakta Hai, Saniya Pakistan Mey Shadi Kar Sakti Hai, Character Dheela Ho Sakta Hai, 7 Khoon Maaf Ho Sakte Hai, Mallika Jalebi Bai Ho Sakti Hai, 12 Mahine Me 12 Tarike Se Pyaar Ho Sakta Hai... Toh Phir Main Doh Din Pehle Diwali Wish Nahi Kar Sakta Kya? Wish You a Happy Diwali!
Jagmohan Papneja:
* Arora-ji, you can do anything and everything. We know you'd do so when you bring a box of Diwali sweets on your return. Thanks for your greetings. I warmly reciprocate and wish a very Happy Diwali for you and your family.
* All those who have gone out of Mumbai, hope you have a safe and enjoyable trip. We are eagerly waiting for you in the Garden with greed and to carry out an extra laugh.