Genome India.

PM Narendra Modi unveiled the genome sequencing data of 10,000 Indian nationals, describing the occasion as a significant milestone in the field of biotechnology research.

The Genome India data, which reflects the vast genetic diversity of the country, will be accessible to researchers through managed access at the Indian Biological Data Centre (IBDC). This was at the Genomics Data Conclave, organised by the Department of Biotechnology.

India has taken a historic step in the world of research. Five years ago, the Genome India project was approved. More than 20 research organisations have played a very important role in the research.

The genetic diversity of India plays a pivotal role in the manifestation and treatment of diseases. With over a billion people and a multitude of ethnic groups, the genetic profile of each community is distinct., which in turn affects how diseases manifest and how they can be effectively treated.

Tailpiece.

Got up at 5, the chores and was ready by a half past 9. Earlier, Sajish, the barber gave me a good haircut and massage.

By a half past 9, Sajish, was available at the gate, with his car. At 10, we went across to the ECHS Polyclinic 

and got a couple of my problems - related to Lekha. Our cards were found registered already.

Siesta. 

 

Adieu P Jayachandran sir.

Paliyath Jayachandran, 81 passed into the mist of time this evening. 

He has a staggering 16,000 songs to his credit.

My all-time favourite is "Manjalayil mungi thorthi, 

                                     Dhanumaasa chandrika vannu,

                                     Ninne maathram kandillallo

                                     Nee maathram keyttillallo,

                                     Prema chakori, chakori, chakori.

Adieu sir. Om Shanti! Sadgati!

Tailpiece.

Got up at 4, the chores and was ready well in time. We left for Padmakumar's place by a 20' to 6. Had breakfast at the Padma Cafe by about a half past 7. 

 

 

On social calls.

Our day had started at 5, this morning. Were ready by a half past 7 and we kicked off our move to Padmakumar's house. In the meanwhile, he'd gone off to Parakode, to look up his ailing aunt, aged 97 years. 

After a super breakfast with Rema, we'd set off for the Kottarakkara Maha Ganapati kshetram and after the 'darshan' we had fetched up at Dr Hareendrababu's Pranav Hospital for a review. Wasn't he thrilled meeting us?!

We picked up Padmakumar at the MC Road and resumed our journey to Mini's house. It was a nice get together and Mini had made a scrumptious lunch for the occasion. After the session, we'd returned home via Kottarakkara to top up the Chevy and check tyre pressure!

Dropped Padmakumar and Rema at their place and returned to Raj Nivas. It was packing time and winding up the house.

Tailpiece.

Tomorrow's gonna be a long day as we make our return to Guruvayur. Padmakumar and Rema will be coming with us and will get off at Thrippunithura. 

At Thiruvalla.

Got up at 5, the chores and was ready by a half past 10. Monish, my sa'arthi for the day, came at about a half past 11. We went through the interior roads, shortcuts and reached Thiruvalla by 1. After ascertaining the venue's location, went across to a restaurant to have a vegetarian lunch.

The meeting was held at the Father's house - the chairman of the PN Panicker Foundation, Pathanamthitta district - from a quarter past 2.

It was wound up by 4 PM and a few photographs were taken.

Returned to Raj Nivas by a quarter to 7. 

A lot of work has been done/achieved during this small interlude at my parents' place. 

Five high value transactions that can attract an IT notice.

There are many people who prefer to transact in cash even in the age of Digital India. Small transactions are but the problem arises when big cash transactions start happening. Let us know as to which of these transactions can get you an IT notice.

Depositing cash in the bank account

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Depositing cash in fixed deposit

Just as questions arise when you deposit more than Rs.10 lakh in a financial year in a bank account, the same happens with FDs. The IT Department can ask you about the source of the money.

Big property transactions

If you have made a cash transaction of Rs.30 lakhs or more while buying a property, then the IT Department will be informed by the property registrar. In this instance, too, the IT Department can inquire about the source.

Payment of credit card bill

If your credit card bill is Rs.1 lakh or more and you pay it in cash, you can still be asked what is the source of the money. On the other hand, if you pay Rs.10 lakhs or more in any financial year by any means, then the IT Department can question you about the source of the money.

Buying shares, mutual funds, debentures or bonds

If a large amount of cash is used to buy shares, mutual funds, debentures, then this also alerts the IT Department. If a person makes a transaction of Rs.10 lakhs or more, then the information about it reaches the Income Tax Department who can inquire about its source.

Tailpiece.

Got up at 5, the chores and was ready on time. Shifted our Chevy to the market place to facilitate the pick up truck to bring in granite stones.

A quiet day.

The evening chores. 

 

At Mundolil Devi Kshetram.

It was an early morning for both of us. Had got up at 5, the chores and we were ready by a half past 7. Letha had come with Archa's chauffeur-driven-car, along with Archa and Devootty and we took off soon after.

After having breakfast at Adoor, we resumed our journey and reached the Mundolil devi kshetram - Lekha's family temple at Haripad - by a half past 10. The temple has transformed into a well organised holy place with quite a few deities around.

We could meet up with many of Lekha's relatives through, her mom.

We'd also visited the Subrahmanyam kshetram and the Mannarassala Nagaraja temple, nearby.

And returned to the Mundolil kshetram for a scrumptious lunch.  

Returned to Raj Nivas by 4, in the evening.

A day well spent!

To Alappuzha and back.

Got up at 5, the chores and was ready by a half past 8. Kannan, my sa'arathi, had come well in time and we kicked off soon after. Had to make a quick return to pick up my cellphone.

By the time, I reached the meeting venue, it was a half past 11. Started off with Prof Sasikumar's condolences for Dr Manmohan Singh ji and MT Vasudevan Nair sir. However, there were gaps in the narration and I'd to do the necessary amendments. But left the thing about demonetisation because he was making public his party's view and I didn't want to cross my sword with his!

When my turn came, I'd explained the purport of my visit and the meeting. Gave my answer regarding PK Memorial Library's secretary, Gopalakrishnan's point based on Pirappancode Murali's negative references to PN Panicker. Told him that we'd already thumbed down Murali's spiteful references in all the major newspapers, especially, Malayala Manorama at the time of its publishing.

Returned from there soon after, had lunch at a wayside restaurant on the AC Road and dropped Aniyan at the Changanasserry road transport corporation bus stand. Reached Raj Nivas by 4, after collecting a medicine and buying a mini-fruit basket.

A quiet evening thereafter.   

An evergreen.

 

                                 The woods are lovely, dark and deep

                                 But I've promises to keep

                                 And miles to go before I sleep

                                 And miles to go before I sleep.

                                                                - Robert Frost.

Excerpted from Frost's ode.

Tailpiece.

Got up at 5, the chores and was ready by a half past 9.

The work on the ramp was sighted.

A quiet day!                           

Mohanachandran’s sanchayanam.

Got up at 5, the chores and kicked off for Kazhakkoottam at a half past 7. Took part in Mohanachandran’s sanchayanam and felt nice. Offered our condolences to Manju, Vinu and Vishnu.

Lekha had come in from Kottarakkara and met up with Manju. She, then, looked up her Appachi and her chittappan. Dropped in at Mini’s

Back to the Foundation and have initiated two actions regarding our activities this year.

Gopu and I had lunch at the PWD Rest house.

Returned to Raj Nivas. A quiet evening thereafter.

At Thalavoor (2).

Dateline 31 Dec 2024.

Got up at my usual time, the chores and was ready by a half past 9. No music as the dish television wasn’t on stream!

Reji and his understudy reached by a half past 11. Sreekumar, the television technician came soon after and between the three of them they’d removed the thick  foliage so that the dish could receive signals from the satellite. Our TV was on stream by lunchtime.

Meanwhile, we’d driven to Rema’s for lunch. It was superb, as usual.

Returned and paid off the people thereafter.

A quiet evening. Watched the new year’s program on the television and hit the sack at a quarter past 12 after wishing each other “a happy 2025”.

To Thiruvananthapuram.

Got up at 5, the chores and was ready by a half past 9. Our packing was done and Kunjumon was dot on time with his vehicle. After handing over the keys of the Raj Nivas to the caretaker, we’d set off.

I was dropped at the RTC stand while Lekha had proceeded to Venu’s, Ananthan chittappan’s to finally, settle down at Letha’s.

Caught the first super fast bus to Thiruvananthapuram. The journey was uneventful and I’d reached the Foundation by a quarter past 12. Anish, along with Chambu, had received me.

After browsing my mail, I and Chambu had gone across to the PWD Rest House, nearby for lunch. Did the jobs given to me by Maman without delay.

A power interruption kept the electricity away and it had not resumed even after a half past 6.

Returned home and we were back by 7. Interacted with Ammayi.

A comparatively early evening!