Sweet Treats

Kajal Babani treats us to special biscuits

Bhaswati Bose distributes chocolates

Karun Sharma offers Benares sweets

Suba Prasad Maitra

Morning marked by sweet treats from three members – Karun Sharma, Bhaswati Bose and Kajal Babani. The surprise munificence, more like a windfall, prompted a witty
remark from Siba Prasad Maitra: “Aap log jaatey rahiye aur humko khilatey rahiye” (Keep going and keep feeding us)!
Karun’s mawa-stuffed parwal delicacy from Benares (ref post of November 7) was actually meant for those who were absent the day-before-yesterday and could not partake in the first round of distribution. But so tempting were those sinfully sweet golden offerings that even the earlier recipients pounced upon them greedily, wiping the boxes clean. Thankfully, Karun had brought enough to go by.
The other two treats were from Bangkok – wonderful sugar-coated crackers by Kajal and almond crusted chocolates by Bhaswati. Bihari Milwani had also treated us to chocolates yesterday from the group trip (previous post) to the Thai capital.
Incidentally, Maitra is recovering from a terrible bout of dengue that had kept him bed-ridden for 10 days. He resumed exercises yesterday and it was then that we learnt of his suffering. All along we had foolishly assumed he was out of town on tour.
Much as Maitra makes light of his affliction, insisting that it was detected at the early stages, he looked considerably weak and pulled down. The man, who has brought succor -- with timely medical advice -- to so many of us, should not have suffered like this.

Karun Sharma:
Benaras or Bangkok, Big Laaf deserve sweets, and why not? Maitra-ji rightly said, "Jaate rahiye, khilate rahiye". We are now getting ready for the Saturday treat. I found Yusuf Bhai a little conscious about sweets and avoiding them.

Siba Prasad Maitra:
It was really a great pleasure to receive various kind of sweets, biscuits and chocolates from different members who have just returned from their trips. Thanks to all. Please read my name as 'SIBA PRASAD' and not 'Suba Prasad' in the picture.

Blog Monster: The error is regretted. I stand corrected.