Mech71

F ree of their hectic careers, many of them retired, the Mech71ers are celebrating their golden years with boisterous get-togethers even as Vinod Khurana continues to contribute his poetic gems to set the events to verse (comments in italics are due to this blogger). A picture will be added to this post soon as received, The Stud Party  by Vinod Khurana From the Blogger's Garden Buddies gathered at Dhaula Kuna golf club Thanks to His Excellency, Sir Gill arranged so marvelously by none other than our Dearest Nirmal Singh Lehill (The get together was arranged by Nirmal Singh and sponsored by Bittoo Gill from Buffalo) The evening so memorable graced by lovely queens with added charm and beauty O nly possible from Madame Liveleen Outside it was different A stud party in full swing the gang made merry with endless pegs to drink D iscussion turned serious on stents, sex and drinks which gives a better kick a placebo, rum or aspirin Gulla the mod...

Our dear Mech71 friend Nirmal Singh from USA arrived to arrange a get together for all mech71 friends located in Delhi. KC on a visit to India from Canada too joined in. Nothing describes what followed better than some of the pictures of the event compiled by Vinod Marwaha and the poem that Vinod Khurana churned out The whirlwind from the west shook lions in their den Sixteen of them came charging and descended at the end   Mrs.and Mr. Nirmal Mrs. and Gen.Manjit They tame and host the  beasts roaring wild but sixty plus each Mrs. and Mr. KC Mrs. and Mr.GB They lend colour and grace to the circus in full swing   Gulla and shorty dissect the favourites in the poll One a joker and the other butt of  jokes Manchi bets on his proven horse VKG wades in waters deep a lean golf stick lifts far and higher Subhash attentive and nodding often Sunil appreciates silently and smili...

Ranjana and KC in Jaipur Ashok Malhotra and Chandra Kiran in Jaipur KC and wife Ranjana ( also an IITian) flew in from Toronto and we met in the dining hall of Hotel Marriot today afternoon. Over a couple of light beers and a sumptuous spread at this hotel famed as the finest in Jaipur, we exchanged news from USA to Chennai, Nainital and rest of India. KC filled me up on the doings of those in USA and described that Johri has been reciting wonderful stories to his mother and everyone else. Above are a couple of photos snapped earlier in the day.  We met after some seven years and the first impression was that we had aged a bit in body but not in heart. Tomorrow KC is heading for Delhi and is hoping that Manchanda and/or Marwaha shall arrange a larger Meet with the Mech71 family many of whom live in Delhi. UPDATE OCTOBER 12, 2014 A message just arrived that KC organized a larger get together in Delhi on the 12th evening. Following is one of the photos from ...

T hree of the star Mech71ers met in London today – Bhav Datt, Gulshan Rai and Vijay Shenai and   had a great time...over 'Red Label'   for a socialist reminiscence...They chatted over several matters....it stretched to 4 hours....Basically celebrating life...having made it so far...thanking their stars that they do not live in countries with a medieval culture, as they looked with sorrow at the turmoil in some parts of the world. Despite the fact that they are in their mid sixties they are young at heart and in looks. Just goes to show love, truth and simplicity is the key to human happiness and bliss. Click on the photo for a larger clearer view

Vijay Shenai and Ramakrishnan Ramanathan Recently Kop a Mech71er, now a Prof in UK was on a visit to India. This is what Ramu had to say about the visit Kop was in Chennai on his Annual pilgrimage. Like last year we had a get together on 1 Feb'2014 at the IIT Alumni Club close to where GVRS lives. It was an evening of great fun,frolic, food & entertainment and lively discussions on myriad topics. Between the three of us we virtually polished off a large bottle of Johnny Walker Black Label. The club is a swanky place and we had an exclusive "Board Room" all to our ourselves. GVRS being a member here had ensured that we received exclusive privileges and VIP treatment (minus beacon lights of course). Murali who also lives in Chennai was invited but decided to stay away owing to prior commitments. Just goes to show, good friends are forever. GVRS is thrilled to play the host at this Chennai Reunion

Photo from : http://amblingindian.blogspot.in/     check it out for description This is a photo of the Institute from which this blogger graduated in 1971 in Mechanical Engineering. He went to Canada later returning to work here as a faculty member in 1978..

Photograph (courtesy Ramu) of a group of Mech71ers at a grand and gracious   wedding reception on the lawns of Vasant Continental, New Delhi on Saturday last week arranged by Ashok Manchanda, IIT classmate from Mechanical 1971 - to celebrate his daughters wedding. He is shown standing second from right in the photo. Quite a few class mates from Mech'71 were in attendance and a group picture is posted here.  This second picture shows more of the mech71ers at the reception, with one present in spirit and not physically. Group of Mech71ers at a reception in December 2013 If you wish to see a larger view click on the picture.