Don't we over-ridicule our system in India ?

Vijay, Me & Rajinder

On my return from Australia, I had to visit Hoshiarpur in connection with Bijis house . Whilst visiting the muncipal committee for locating the records of the house I came across the Birth & Death Cell. Out of curiosity I entered their room and enquired as to how old are there books. On being told that they had records from nearly 1900 onwards , I decided to apply for my birth certificate since I was born in Hoshiarpur. I quickly scribbled the application and gave seven rupees as fee.

Sure enough after two weeks, the time they had given , I was informed that they had found the details. So now I have a certificate in Urdu , the official language followed that time. I can read Urdu, I had no difficulty in deciphering it

Believe it, the records are kept in books , bound at that time. and not on CDs... Amazing isnt it that records from 1939 were still available!

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My new car

I have decided to celebrate life and my exam result by treating myself to a Mercedes CLK

320 diesel sport 2 door coupe.

Dinner at Javaad & Soubia's Place..

Kanika & Rohan

Neeraj & Jacci

An amazing spread of authentic food

Moi & Neeraj

This guy is really naughty

The dinner was awesome with subtly flavoured delicacies ie. Mutton Biryani, Lamb Kebabs, Methi Murg, Mutton Curry & Kheer with Beers...

At The Mean Fiddler with Dev last fortnight..

Dev & Me & The Mean Fiddler

Dev is Tanya's Dad and he's 76yrs old. I took him out to The Mean Fiddler - an Old Irish Pub on Windsor Rd for a drink & later we had Fish & Chips at Windsor Village. He really enjoyed it and I felt nice to take him out for Tanya & her Mum really take great care of Kanika & Me!

Dev is a retired Scientist & told me all about his early days in Scotland & how he came to Australia in 1969 and worked in the Bush.... I did enjoy listening to him & his story and learnt a thing or two from him thru his experiences.. 

Barbie Pics from January with Mum around..

So I think I can dance!

Puneet & Tanya surely can!!

I marinated all the meats!

Kanika & Claire- My critics

Balbir Aunty & Mum

Mum & I dance a jig!

Tanya & Me

Kanika & her Bestie

Claire & Kanika

Barbie with my Mates!

Kanika, Nikhil & Rohan

Tanya & Puneet

Kanika & the kids

A forced smile for the camera!

Kanika with Rohan (tongue in cheek!)

Jacci & Soubia

Neeraj & Moi!

Moi & Neeraj!

Tanya, Moi & Neeraj

Preparing for the Barbie... Chef in action!

Neeraj & Jacci alongwith Nikhil & Rohan had to come over from Dubai to spend some time with us so it was the perfect time to celebrate with an Aussie Barbie & Beers.. We had Jaavad & Soubia over too and neighbourhood friends Tanya & Puneet.. It was a nice evening with Lamb Chops, Garlic Prawns, Chicken Peri Peri & Char Sui, Panch Poran Fish, Lamb Shammi Kebabs on the Barbie. The accompaniments were an assortment of mussels, Sun dried tomatoes, olives with stuffed pimentos, assorted cheese & crackers.. Beer for the boys & wine & lemon lime & bitters with vodka for the girls... I enjoyed entertaining my friends & proudly did it all by myself though Tanya did help me on the Barbie & a big thanks to her for that..