Rogue Thundershower

Nahid Khan reports for the exercises today

A rogue thundershower around 6:30 ruined our exercises this morning. We were just three at the start. All those known to be regular and punctual could not make it today. They included Kiran Prakash, Yusuf Rassiwala, Santosh Tyagi, Arun Patil and the others who usually in time to flag off the exercises every day.
This gives us a clue as to how our daily turnout is influenced by the monsoon. Should it rain any time between 6:15 and 6:45 in the morning, we can be almost certain of a total washout for the exercises. For, that is the critical time periodwhen most people leave their homes for the Garden. Any other time and however heavy the rain, would not affect the attendance. This explains how we have been getting nearly 20 members for the exercises every day over the past few weeks.
Meanwhile, here’s the latest on Shekhawat (ref yesterday’s post). After leaving the Garden, he had rushed (with his wife) to Ashwini, the naval hospital in Colaba and was put through a battery of tests.
The reports are expected today. He would have to make the trip again, this time with his daughter (who stays in Nala Sopara) as his wife is unable to take the strain of another journey. It seems he has no one else to escort him around right now.
According to Shekhawat, no antibiotic or painkiller has been prescribed and the “burning sensation” in his chest persists. He expects that on the basis of his test results, the doctors at Ashwini would refer him to Asian Heart Centre for the much-needed surgery. We will know for sure later in the day.

Karun Sharma:
Let us pray for the fast recovery of our ever young friend. Shekhawat is a symbol of energy, enthusiasm and enjoyment and we all are waiting for him to join us.

Dr Anjana Prakash:
Sad to hear about Mr Shekhawat. He is indeed the most energetic person in Big Laaf considering his age. Praying to God for his speedy recovery. May the Almighty give him enough strength to come out of his ailment soon.