“A father’s tears and fears are unseen, his love is unexpressed, but his care and protection remain as a pillar of strength throughout our lives.” – Ama H. Vanniarachchy
Born in Dera Gopipur on 7th August 1928, he had 3 brothers and 4 sisters. His father was a headmaster of DB High School, Nurpur, Distt Kangra, Panjab (the University of the Panjab had its headquarters in Lahore) and mother a home maker. Initially they resided in Village Batala, Tahsil Khushab and District Shahpur. His grand parents lived in Lahore and the family would visit them often. After partition, the family had status of bonafide refugee from West Punjab (Sargodha district).
As per his college certificate he had interest in athletics and was “good in hockey and volley ball”. He was rated as “most dependable”, “good natured and well balanced” and “has intelligence without pedantry and a friendliness which is not officious; was deservedly popular with both staff and students.” The virtues were thus imbibed in childhood. Read More..
She was born on 9th Sepetember 1934 in a lovely family with 3 brothers and 2 sisters. The family had to go through the pain of migration during the partition. Her loving father thought that this was a temporary measure and hence took the immediately available accommodation in Nabha near Patiala. But as was destined, they had to settle there permanently, switching the occupation from a flourishing gold businessman to a commission agent.
She got married at a young age and moved to Shimla. They had financial difficulties, since Dad used to contribute part of his salary to his family as he had lost his father early. However, they made the best of available resources and enjoyed there time with friends and relatives. Shimla was an ideal place to picnic, go for long walks, make friends and be merry.
This illness depicted very well the fighter within her. This was acknowledged by all her doctors and allied health professionals. Despite the pain of the pricks, tracheostomy changes and the Malaise /constitutional symptoms Read More..
I remember them as loving, selfless, honest and very hardworking. With a deep insight and minimalistic resources, Read more...
She was the backbone and fulcrum of our family. A keen observer, and a cook par excellence. I miss her joyful nature and Read more...
Your hospitality is evergreen in my mind. You used to welcome everybody to your house and heart also Read more...
'Zest for life’- is the one that describes her best. She lived with flavor, spice and gusto and put her Read more...
Dadi ke haath ke ladduMy favourite childhood memory with her was sitting in the kitchen, waiting eagerly as Read more...
Still fondly remember her 'bread ka halwa'. She was always very protective and caring for her family Read more...
We could just hear her stories and experiences of her life , all day , in our garden . I also remember Read more...
