On Hemachander, James and Co.

It was good to meet Hemachander ( 76 batch).

He took leave from his bank in Ariyalur (TN) and spent the weekend with us.

Hema had a nasty accident many years ago and survived but was bruised.

His folks live in Thiruvanmiyur and a son is studying in Australia.

P G James couldn't make it to the party though he was keen. James, in the TN Police, is now a senior assistant to police officer Jangid, the Commissioner of Greater Chennai, that was newly formed.

James has to spend late nights in his sensitive assignment. . .

Venkatraman was at the alumni party - in kavi vesti and thick nammam, every inch a sadhu. Venkat has been in touch with the group, works for the Posts and lives in Anna Nagar.

Vimala was also present. Shes running a clothes store at the Spencers Plaza and told me she markets a readymade sari! Pleats and all for foreigners and NRIs who find a sari slipping off their waist but are keen to wear one! No, Vimala wasnt wearing her product that evening. . .

Thomena was there. Still works at the CAT (Tribunal) at High Court and lives in Nanganallur. Yes, with Hari. She told us Isabel keeps in touch - Isabel works at S Rly and lives off Porur.

She also said she bumped into Michael Rex in Nanganallur and will pin him down.

Khaja was there. With his daughter who passed out of St. Anthony's too.

I will post more soon. Id like your comments meanwhile. . .