In Anticipation

Karun Sharma had brought us special sweets from Benares

Word about our Annual Function on December 16 has been travelling far and wide. From Delhi, Tara Chand Seth wanted to know yesterday when he should time his visit to Mumbai as it is getting increasingly cold out there. He said his younger brother has also been telling him to visit Mumbai for some family-related work.

The love-hate saga of Arun Patil
and Razia Khan continues

Tara Chand would rather schedule his visit to take in the Annual Function and of course, escape the intense winter freeze of Delhi in December-January.
Coincidentally, a day earlier (Sunday), Angad Singh had called from Mohali, wanting to know the exact date of the Annual Function.

Happy Birthday
Niloufer Rassiwala

He has to visit his daughter in Bangalore and would like to combine Mumbai in his travel plan. He had some kind words to say about the Club, the “sense of belonging” he shares with us and how much he misses the morning rendezvous in Mumbai. The happy news is that he is taking good care of himself and much as he stays all alone, is generally hale and hearty.
Meanwhile, Karun Sharma marked his return this morning with the choicest parwal (green potato) sweets from Benares. He had gone there to attend the annual Old Students’ Reunion of Benares Hindu University (ref post of November 2). The mawa-stuffed confection, soaked in syrup, was a first-time experience for most of us. His Delhi visit, Karun said, will have to wait.
By the way, it happened to be Niloufer Rassiwala’s birthday today. But we had to wish her in absentia as she is currently away at Surat and would return only after Thursday. Before leaving, her hubby Yusuf Rassiwala had said that she would be celebrating her birthday with us this Saturday, November 11. Watch this space.

Dilip Babani: Happy Birthday, Niloufer-ji!