She's had an eventful life, with medical school when not too many women did that, a full house with many sisters and a brother in Amalner, work at CMC Vellore for a while, and then a long career at Singareni Collieries hospitals in undivided Andhra. After retiring in 1989, she moved to Pune with Dad. She still keeps in touch with surviving friends from the workplaces, and many relatives in India and outside. She is also lucky to have two sisters living almost next door, and a couple of my cousins too. She developed an interest in homeopathy, and has treated lots of people. Not afraid to experiment, she uses a bit of the computer too. Until last year, she regularly played Bridge with some enthusiasts near her place. Also tried Sujok, a form of accupressure therapy, on the advice of her niece who is also a doctor in Hyderabad. Worked well for her.
She also travelled with us across the U.S. when she visited us, and to Malaysia and Rajasthan on her own in a group, just a few years ago. She was also one of the few women driving a car in her times where we lived- Kothagudem, Bellampalli and Ramagundam. Also a good photographer-I picked up my interest in reading and photography from her and Dad. Turns 91 today! Of course, there was a celebration spread over two days. On Zoom, and in person. Some pics-
Below- near Yellowstone on a drive-a-thon in 1990.
Enjoying her favourite song from Mughal-e-Azam -Jab pyar kiya to darna kya. (above)
Last pic from last year's b'day celebration..
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