The Daily Observer: 20th June 2020

04:15

😎THE DAILY OBSERVER - 17😎

Nothing like an elevating song to start the day.The Daily Observer is consistent in its policy of helping the readers start of their day on a "neele gagan ke tale " note.But then, what if the sky seems to be overcast with dark clouds.That is when the right kind of music, helps one focus on the silver lining.

Cheema and Kang chose to leave the group yesterday.As Nirbhye says, it should be our endeavor to get not only them, but all other batchmates back into the fold.

Yesterday was an eventful one on this site, full of action. After the early morning banter about the latest edition of the TDO, the day began in earnest with Sanjay Mishra remarking that Nirbhye would face flak for his comments on the "Mahaballipuram to Galwan" video. But nothing like that happened.We actually had Murali cautioning everyone to exercise restraint while commenting.The Sino-Indian standoff continued to hold sway. Bhupi posted a video on Col Babu, who has now become a well revered household name. For those who want a quick upgrade and backround info on the subject, there are videos posted by Nirbhye and Ganesh Athley which serve as a good guide.The same had also been posted earlier by others incl VK Duggal but point is, they do their job.

Excellent humor posted by Naithani in the form of "Company Rollcall. Our resident astrologer, Pandit Shivshankar pronounced the significance of the eclipse due tomorrow and Mercury in retrograde. Prophetic words they proved to be - we saw two members leave, probably due to wrong interpretation of some messages. Murali never ceases to surprise with his encyclopedic knowledge- from Mercury in retrograde to Amrita Shergill- our man always has the last word. Is there anything he does not know about? Talking of Amrita, there is a real treasure of wisdom to be found in her last will and testament, posted by Shiv Shankar. Brother Gurvi, for once found veg food for the veg, when he went through the video the editor had marked for his remarks. His reply in the form of a letter to the editor is worth going through, i wonder how many read it. He mentions that the Adjt's ragda was unable to straighten the dog's tail but only resulted in his own (Adjt's) hand being cast in plaster.

Never saw our learned counsel of Supreme Court fame give such an elaborate and witty statement. Sawant burst into song with his enchanting Smule partner.Shiv threw in a song for good measure. Katoch belted out another sentimental oldie in exemplary fashion, pining for his Chambe-wali .Not to be left far behind and feeling inspired by all this, Arun Parasar came up with the first of his new serial - The Old Monk Tales. It is a must read. Shiv Shankar's - "kahin door jab din dhal jaye......" evoked a strange response- "TANDOORI" from RK Mishra.Any other singer would have given up singing for life at such a remark.But our positive wellness Guru managed to undo the auto-correct devil and decipher the real message for - Tansen. See what I mean? Any other fellow would have left in a huff. We should check our attitude and observe without tinted glasses or muffled ears.

SBT was so moved by the departures from the group that he expressed himself in poetry form which even Alfred appreciated after using Google to translate. 

वो मेरे वजूद का हिस्सा थे,

जो यादों से निकल जाते हैं,

कतरा कतरा संभाला जिनको!

मुठ्ठी से फिसल जाते हैं!

पारे की सी फितरत है, 

कुछ मेरे दोस्तों की,

आंखों में समाते हैं तो, 

नजरों से निकल जाते हैं! 

दिल में समा रखो तो ,

बस ठीक है फिर तो,

फोटो हैं ये कुछ ऐसे, 

एलबम से निकल जाते हैं।

फिर कोई भी बुलाए न ,

महफ़िल में मेरी इनको!

जाएं तो चीर कलेजा, 

बेमुरब्बत निकल जाते हैं।

Alfred posted a very meaningful spiritual message in his post regarding "the visiting pastor" - must read.Interesting video by JP Singh on how to crack the Civil Services Exam, hope to see him more often here. Sawant's - ye nayan dare dare was much appreciated and Luthra broke into shayari mode. Ajay Deb contributed with -Fantastic 1,2 .......... 8 to show his appreciation. Sanjay Soi posted re Fake News.Vish dwelt on the subject of people leaving the group and Nirbhye added conciliatory notes. 

Wishing  everyone a happy Saturday with the song - Chhodo kal ki batein, kal ki baat purani.......ham hindustani.....