Vaayana Dinam (20).

Got up at a 10' to 5, switched on the music, opened up the house partially since I wasn't gonna be here during the forenoon. It was nice listening to quality hymns from the Kaumudi television channel, as before. Morning cuppa with Lekha in our dining hall and it felt that it was after a long, long time! The chores, reciting the prayers and other things went side by side.

Had breakfast before bath. My shirts were pressed by Shilpa, the caretaker's daughter-in-law.

The autorickshaw had come about in time and I reached the Thalavoor UPS at the appointed hour of 10 AM. Met Shaji member, Sarma sir, the Bahuleyan, the PTA President and of course Saraswati teacher, the current Headmistress. A cup of tea and a hot vada were devoured with relish.

Was pleasantly surprised with the facilities that the school has received from the government. Am listing them just to highlight the thoughtful actions by the government and Sivankutty, the education minister, in particular :-

   * A Sanskrit teacher for a duration of one year. So, the languages being taught are Malayalam, English,

      Hindi and Sanskrit.

   * An English teacher to raise proficiency in spoken English.

   * A smart classroom.

   * A creative classroom where electric bulb making, stitching, food making and agriculture are 

     with appropriate implements and tools.

However, the school's main blocks have been certified unfit for use and no action has been

forthcoming from the government's side, thus far, to build new blocks!

A quiet afternoon; siesta.

Our television set had gone blank in the morning, timely report to Harikrishnan, the local electronics guy had the set made all right by evening so that we could watch our favourite serials unhindered!