The day had begun in the usual manner with my walk in the morning. It was cool and refreshing after the long break affected by my trip to Thiruvananthapuram. The Quarterdeck's shut down was achieved after breakfast and we set off for Palakkad soon after. Mom was excited about the trip, in fact, she'd got up earlier than usual and was ready to move, egging us to make it faster.
The drive was nice with erratic drivers almost non-existent on the roads, making driving a pleasure. We reached my sister's place in time for lunch and she'd provided a scrumptious spread. And the result, I ate myself silly, as usual!
Since Padmakumar was away at work, the celebrations were in the evening and it was a cute affair.
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Saw a crazy story about how Lt Col Niranjan, the hero of Pathankot, had made the supreme sacrifice while battling the terrorists. He seems to have been struck while trying to lift and chuck the body of a terrorist whose strapped bombs had been activated.
No professional would ever do that! In the fog of war and in the immediate aftermath of extreme heroics, stories evolve around the incident, that could be far away from the truth without ever diminishing the efforts of the fallen hero. However, it's hoped that the country begins to respect its men in uniform
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Have been following the serialised documentary on the pathetic situation of the government medical colleges in the state. It's evident that there's a concerted move to reduce the efficiency of these institutions - from within the organisation, sadly - to give an upper hand to the private hospitals!
What I can't stomach is that the government is often reduced to being a mute spectator!
Tailpiece.
A quiet day but could meet up with the many friends of my sister and brother-in-law!
The drive was nice with erratic drivers almost non-existent on the roads, making driving a pleasure. We reached my sister's place in time for lunch and she'd provided a scrumptious spread. And the result, I ate myself silly, as usual!
Since Padmakumar was away at work, the celebrations were in the evening and it was a cute affair.
* * *
Saw a crazy story about how Lt Col Niranjan, the hero of Pathankot, had made the supreme sacrifice while battling the terrorists. He seems to have been struck while trying to lift and chuck the body of a terrorist whose strapped bombs had been activated.
No professional would ever do that! In the fog of war and in the immediate aftermath of extreme heroics, stories evolve around the incident, that could be far away from the truth without ever diminishing the efforts of the fallen hero. However, it's hoped that the country begins to respect its men in uniform
* * *
Have been following the serialised documentary on the pathetic situation of the government medical colleges in the state. It's evident that there's a concerted move to reduce the efficiency of these institutions - from within the organisation, sadly - to give an upper hand to the private hospitals!
What I can't stomach is that the government is often reduced to being a mute spectator!
Tailpiece.
A quiet day but could meet up with the many friends of my sister and brother-in-law!
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