fire broke out in T-1 bus in kolkata

on a bus belonging to calcutta tramways corporation (CTC) a medium fire brokeout from the engine of the bus. The bus was returning to Kolkata from Dhulagor, Alampur. the incident occurred near Police Training School PTS kolkata. All the passengers have been evacuated. A fire engine rushed from the PTS very early. Soon more engines arrived.

The incident resulted in blockage of road from second hooghly bridge towards Dharmatala (Esplanade).

list of my blood donation

1. 1997 relative of Mr. R S Naidu, railway employee at Bilaspur.
2. May 2006 at Apollo Glenegles Hospital, Kolkata in exchange of blood they gave to my grandmother.
3. October 2007 at Blood donation camp at Jinjira Bazar, Kolkata.
4. October 2008 to Mr. Rajshri Sanyal (Male) at AMRI hospital, Kolkata who sufferred from renal failure and convulsions. He recovered and had been released from the hospital after two months stay at hospital. His brother in law Mr. Shyamal Chakraborty used to call me and informed me his conditions. I felt good talking to him. (I lost their phone number and my number also changed and it resulted in loss of contact between them and me.)
5. 3rd July 2009 to a relative of a lady doctor at R G Kar Hospital Kolkata. (I could not remember their name and number)
6. Year 2010 at AMRI hospital to person I could not remember clearly. I didnot got any call from them
7. 14/12/2010 at AMRI hospital Kolkata for some old lady. His son in law also of age about 60 years talked less and mentioned that they were resident of Delhi. They never called after that and my view that one would not feel happy helping them.
8. May 2011 at Command Hospital (Military Hospital) to wife of Mr. Dinda, retired constable of Indian Army, who was to undergo operation for kidney removal. Later Mr. Dinda called saying that she was released from hospital.
9. October 2011 at Apollo Glenegles Hospital, Kolkata to a patient suffering from blood cancer. The patient were resident of Durgapur and her wife was not familiar with Kolkata. I didn't received any call from them.
10. on 10/4/12 at 5 pm to Mrs Parikh at Bellevue Clinic Kolkata. She is very old and suffering from many complications.  Before donation Mr Parikh called me three or four times, and also praised me for doing the noble thing, but after donation I didn't received any call from them. Although after donation he offered snacks and tea at canteen. Mr Parikh's phone number is 9 8 3 1 8 2 5 7 7 5.
11. on 25/6/2012 at 11.45 pm (night) to Mr. Sabyasachi Sanyal who sufferred internal hemorrhage on theat morning. I got a call from Mr. Rupesh Pandey at about 10.10 pm for immediate need of blood. The patient was at CMRI hospital commonly known as Calcutta hospital. But CMRI don't have blood bank and blood was transfused at B M Birla Heart Research Centre, just behind of CMRI. I went to hospital by public transport and after donation I was dropped by Mr. Tariq, who works under Rupesh in HDFC Credit Cards. Next day I received a sms from Rupesh that the patient died. I felt upset and sorry for them. Phone no. of Rupesh is 9 3 3 1 7 6 6 5 0 7 7.
12. On 19/9/2012 I donated blood to Monica Biswas, retired State Government employee, suffering from cancer on intestine. On 18/8/2012, her brother in law Mr. Chanchal Biswas called me for B negative blood. The patient admitted to TATA MEDICAL CENTRE, NEW TOWN, KOLKATA. I first time went to that part of Kolkata. The hospital is newly setup for cancer treatment. The hospital is good looking from outside and also from inside. The blood bank is good and the procedure is good. r chanchal Biswas's no. is 8 9 6 1 0 0 2 7 8 7.
13. On 19/12/2013 in the evening I received a call from Mr. Khaitan for blood. He called me earlier also about 2 months back, but then I was unable to donate as the required 3 months gap was not completed. His wife was admitted to bellevue clinic Kolkata. His wife undergone kidney replacement some years back, but she became sick and some complications developed. I donated on that night. Phone no. of Mr. Khaitan is 9 3 3 1 0 5 1 6 5 7.
14. On 28/3/2013 in the afternoon I received a call from Mr. Chakraborty for blood. His father was admitted in a nursing home at Ramrajatala. The nursing home didnot have the blood transfusion facility. So we arranged for transfusion at Bellevue Clinic. Phone no. of Mr. Chakraborty is 9 8 3 0 0 5 6 9 6 0.
15.  on 28/07/2013 I donated blood for Mrs Bakul Dhar. She was admitted in SSKM hospital also known as P.G. hospital. Her daughter was at hospital. that day was sunday and the hospital's bloodbank didn't have transfusion facility on that day.
    
    Their requirement was on that day only but B negative blood not available anywhere.
    Then I called Bellevue Clinic for transfusion. Bellevue clinic charge Rs 800 for transfusion.
    but they were poor people so we paid the money for them also.
    
    They didn't call after that.
    the phone no. of her daughter 8 9 61 3 5 3 9 3 8.
16. On 28/10/2013 a person called me for B- blood. The requirement was for his father in law's co-brother. The name of the patient was Mr Nayak. He was admitted in Shishu Mangal Hospital. This hospital does not have blood bank. I asked them to arrange the transfusion at Bellevue Clinic. They agreed and in the afternoon I donated blood for them. I did not saved their no. They didn't called me after that.
17. On 24/4/2107, i donated blood at a camp organised by south eastern railway central hospital garden Reach. There many others were donating, and the important ones are Mr Prabhas Dansana, CFTM/GRC and Mr Sanjoy Ghosh, CPRO/GRC.

18. Date 14/10/2017. Blood donated to father of Snighdha Ghosh, resident of Ashoknagar. Her father was admitted at Rabindra Nath Tagore Hospital, at Mukundapur, Kolkata. I asked her about the disease her father was suffering from. She replied but I was unable to comprehend and so remained silent. I liked on seeing her. She asked me to eat something and asked me to take the taxi fare. I refused and returned. I expect a call from her.

19. On 26/08/2018, I donated blood for Mrs Riyaz Fatima, resident of Garden Reach. She was undergoing heart surgery at Bellevue Clinic. On previous day, sister of Mrs Riyaz Fatima called and asked for blood. In the hospital husband of the patient was available.

20. Date 22.04.2019, donated blood for Mr Anik Ray Chowdhury, a retired engineer from KMDA. he called me a day back saying that he will undergo bypass surgery and so require blood. At the time of blood transfusion, his nephew came to the blood bank and said many words of praise but didn't offer tea or snacks. Mr Anik Ray Chowdhury mobile no. is 9830138692.

blood donation to Mr Sabyasachi Sanyal on 25/06/12 night

I am B negative blood donor. I registered with two internet sites, one is bharatbloodbank.com and another is lionsbloodline.com. On registering with these sites helped in easier contact between donors and the persons in need. I have donated 8 times on registering with these sites in the last 4 years and in total donated 11 times in my life. I feel good and make my happy with every donation. Sometimes patients survive sometimes not. I donated last on 25/6/12 at 11.45 pm (night) on an emergency call but the patient died the next morning as he was unable to recover from internal Hemorrhage. It upsets me on knowing that the person died.

Many times patients recover and when their family members call later, it make me happy that they remembered. Many times they do not call. In total its a mixed experience, yet I request everyone to donate blood to the needy.

Also I advise the rare group donors not to donate in camps as it may go waste or may not reach the correct hands or you donate to camp and the next day you get a call directly from the required person. Such advise is given by a doctor of South Eastern Railway Central Hospital, when they organised a blood donation camp at Howrah station but advised me not to donate at camps as I had a rare group.

The Power of "Sorry"

I am not sure while beginning to write this topic, but it needs lot of strength to say sorry to a person. in daily life we casually say sorry to others without really saying so from our heart. We don't regret for the mistake or the guilt we committed. We treat the word meaningless if we don't say "sorry" from our heart. Also it became without any sense if we really do not regret.


Few days back I had a mismatch of opinion with my boss. He called me for something which was against my principle as I then felt. It gradually leads to argument, and the situation became tempted. When I refused his plans, he certainly became annoyed. He said he is going forward with his proposal, and if I disagree, I should refuse in written alongwith my reasons of refusing. After completing his words he immediately disconnected the phone without giving me the chace to reply.

I was then to start my duty after two hrs. and I had much time to think about. I was also disturbed after talking in a loud voice to my supervisor. After thinking somewhat, I decided to say him sorry. I didnot have the courage to call. I was also thinking that saying sorry would make me low and others will consider me weak.

Somewhat I accumulated inner strength and sent him a sms saying "I am sorry for my rude behavoir". I was not sure whether my old boss would be able to read sms. Then also I sent thinking that although he may not read, atleast it will be me relief. I kept the matter short, and told the incident to my closest friend in my office. He really praised me for doing so.


Can any one imagine the result of "sorry"?

My boss called me on office phone, and said "I got your sms, and I am very pleased". My old boss continued "we never said no to our boss and i dislike if others say no to me". I had to digest his words, as he is never a soft speaker and always wants to prove his strength.

Yet I was relieved to know that he was pleased with my sorry. Though I felt some uncomfort while talking to him for next few days, but gradually it started getting normal. Even he put his hands on my shoulder as if school friends used to keep.

For the reason he called me on that day, and I considered that as against my principal, now became in line with my principals. The reason remain the same, only my view of analysing the topic is changed.


P.S. One should read books of mind control. I am going through "The Monk who sold his Ferrari". May be it hepled me realise to bring our mind to our control. Also it help to grow inner strength to say "sorry" from heart and really when we mean it.

I am alive because of Mr. Jaydev Prasad.

Today i narrowly escaped an accident, an accident which results in death in most cases.

I work in Indian Railways and my office is called as "Departure Yard cum Platform Station Master Office". This office is situated between Middle line of Kharagpur - Howrah section and departure yard.

There is always movement of trains in middle line and in yard. Sometimes in yard the trains run of engine-pushing and in such cases the driver is unable to see the front of direction of movement. In my case I came out of the office to instruct some movement to Mr. Jaydev Prasad. We shout and gesticulate to instruct to a person far away. Mr. Jaydev was about 50 meters away. I was unaware of trains behind me which was coming to my side. Mr. Jaydev gesticulated to me to look back. His gesticulation was so timely, that when i looked back i had about three or four seconds of time to move.

Mr Jaydev was also unaware that I did not noticed the train.

Last Word: I am alive because of Mr. Jaydev Prasad.

Last 14 years, after my fathers death

The last fourteen years. Why am I writing this? Actually today is 4th April 2009 and tomorrow is the death anniversary of my father. He died 14 years ago in the year 1995. It was the early morning at about 4.00 am. My mother came to our room in which I was sleeping along with my brother. By her shouting we suddenly woke up. My grandmother in another room also got awake. I was ignorant that my father will die soon. My father was suffering from throat cancer. His stage of cancer was advanced but we did not know when he will die


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Light Pollution

Today, for the first time I heard about a new subject, LIGHT POLLUTION. I was turning pages of magazine "National Geographic" at State Central Libraby, Kolkata situated near Bidhannagar. I never heard or studied of this pollution from any one earlier.

Any one can view the topic at

http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/geopedia/Light_Pollution

As one can see the pic of Light Pollution. Light pollution in the broad sense refers to any nighttime artificial light that shines where it's not needed.

BLOOD DONATION

I registered in http://www.bharatbloodbank.com/, and within a month I got a call in the morning for B negative blood. On that very same day in the afternoon one another person called asking for blood. I was confused what to say to the second as I already committed to the first one. I then called to first as they said they are keeping me as reserve and will call me if required. I told them my situation and they then asked to donate blood to the second group as they already arranged.
I call to the second group and fixed time for drawing blood. I never met them earlier. I went to blood bank to that hospital and asked for the patient party. They made contact and after meeting them I gave blood. Later Mr Shyamal Chakraborty, brother of patients wife thanked me so much and cried while talking to me. It made me feel that he is giving thanks from inside. He asked me to take refreshments and offered to pay taxi fare. He then told about the patient. Patients name is Rajshri Sanyal (M)31 yrs. suffered convulsions and renal failure. He fainted and was admitted to WestBank hospital, Kolkata. He remained in ICU for four days and as his health not , the doctor advised patient party to admit him in some better hospital. He was then admitted to AMRI. After six or seven days in ICU his health recovered and shifted to general bed.

Mr Shyamal many times called me to ask my health status after blood donation.
After four days in the evening he called me again and said that patient is recovering and has been shifted to general bed from ICU. He said that he is informing me news first. I was to happy to know that patient is recovering and I am the first one informed by Mr. Shyamal.

My view: Blood donation can also make friends.

I will append this article when I get any news from them.


Dated: 03/12/2008.
I am very happy that I am able to append this post with a positive indication from the health of the patient. Mr. Rajshri Sanyal recovered and has been taken back to his residence. They invited me to their place, but still I could not make time.

Picnic / Party at Pondi's Gaon

It was in the mid of our class twelfth in the year 1993. Probably after our half yearly examination, may be in the month of September or October, we went to Pondi's farm house for a picnic. We all were schoolmates. We were about 12 to 15. As far as I remember I mention the names; Shishir Saxena, Debabrata Chatterjee, Amit Awasthi, Shrikant, Pondi and myself. I am unable to recollect other names and if any of the friends read this, please help to expand the list.

In those times we were new to alcohol. Prior to that I had once taken beer, that on Shrikant's birthday. At that time it was first alcohol consumption for me as well as for Pondi. Pondi and me were both waiting for the each other to try first. Then he showed his courage only after I had taken that. He later said, that he was waiting, that if I take then only he will do so.

On the way to Pondi's farm house, We stopped for a while, and Shishir bring out one bottle he had. I took one cap full raw. It was like cool sensation when one rubs spirit on our skin. I said its cool, then Shishir replied wait beta, abhi garam hone hi wala hai.

Pondi's farm house was about 12 kms. away form Bilaspur. A thin rain fed river flowed nearby. There they cultivated rice, vegetables and many things. After reaching there all consumed alcohol. At that time I, Pondi, Shrikant had very little to have as Amit was a empty drum. He may have taken more, and his health condition worsened, and he vomited several times to relieve himself.

We all took bath at the river, and had taken our lunch there, who cared who is preparing. But Pondi's family member had arranged that.

This story is memorable only because of Amit Awasthi and his vomiting.

I request my friends to read this and help to to add the names of other friends and other topics on that occasion.

In this I like to include similar incident of another friend Sunil Gupta and Sachin Pandey.
Once we went to Kuthaghat. Probably myself, Shrikant, Pondi, Sachin and Sunil Gupta. May one more went there. At Kutaghat, Sunil Gupta had done vomiting several times due to excess alcohol taken by him.

And the story of Sachin Pandey, in a separate posting under his name.

ALL OTHER FRIENDS OF USLAPUR

I have to think a lot to recollect the names, with whom I had shared my childhood.

Mohan's family: Consist of Mohan's Mom(Aruna), Dad(Ganga Ram Maravi) and Five sisters, Guddi (Swarn Rekha), Prabha, Hem Pushpa(Hema), Yashwanti(Neetu), Uma. Among six Mohan is 5 th according to age. Another Brother he had but he died within few months after his birth and may be before named.

Another friends Subbu and Chinni are brothers of one Telegu family. We played together but their father got transferred when we were too young. I don't have any contacts with then. If ever they read this, please reply.

There was another telegu family and they were three sisters. Don't remember the name to elder two and the youngest named Uma. My mother's friend was their mother. Both mothers used to go to some sewing school. Also she taught preparation of Upma, Idli, dosa and other south indian dishes to my mother. She also presented a claymade Radha-Krishna of pink color, which remained in the show case of our dressing table for long long, till shifting from Bilaspur to Birnagar of that furniture. They left Uslapur when I was very young.

Another Telegu family, boy named Bhaskar was eldest and had two sisters, forgot the name of elder one but the youngest named . His father was a good/sincere worker as commented by my father. They also left Uslapur too early, butmay I have got three or four years to play with them.

A family of Chattisgarh origin had few brothers and sisters. The eldest brother Ashok, and nest Kishore and last Shiv, and sisters name Guddi and could not mention other names and sequence as per their age. I used to play with Shiv and my brother with Kishore.

Now I would like to mention of a Muslim family. They were one brother and two sisters. Brother name Guddu Raja (Abdul Arif), sister Guddi Rani, and the third and youngest's name I could not say. Actually the third one got birth when I was about to leave Uslapur, but they already left Uslapur. His Father's name was Abdul Rashid. They were a good family and we were very close, and our mothers were really close. They used to invite all persons of Uslapur, may be 50 to 60 for dinner durin Roja. My father doesn't went to any houses there, and so they used to sent special Semiya for him. We noticed that they sent best quality food to our house. His father got transferred to some station in CIC section nearby to Shahdol. As he got transferred, they vacated the Railway quarter, and stayed in their own house jointly owned by other brothers of Mr. Rashid. But he died to early of an accident, at his work place and got drowned in a lake and his body was found in the morning. We all were shocked by his sudden demise at such young age, and Guddu Raja was about 15 years of age. His father died after my father's and my mother visited to his mother only once befor my mother died

My Friend: Pondi

First, I shall tell his actual name, that is Shailendra and his pet name Monu. But how and when he became Pondi? One more thing that among our friends more call him Pondi than his original name.

He was named Pondi by Mohit Mahadik. Shailendra called Mohit by some funny name and then Mohit called him Pondi. Funny name for Mohit did not lasted but Pondi.

Pondi joined our school in standard VI. He and Sunil Gupta joined Burgess School as both left Christan School after 5th. Though we all were in same class but till 7th they were not closer to me. From 8th Sunil became my friend, but not Pondi, may I disliked him at that time, but I preferred Sunil's company. Slowly or gradually, Sunil's company changed and Pondi became closer to me. I think the reason behind that may be the likeness of subjects. I, Shrikant, Pondi preferred Maths in Science group, Whereas Sunil preferred Biology.

There was a time when I needed Pondi as companion in any thing, be it school function, study, party, etc. One reason for me to be dependent on him, was that he lived nearest to my place of living. I liked him very much.

One thing for which I disliked him was not keeping his words regarding to time. Many times he asked for any thing at certain time, but he never get ready on that time. He is most unpunctual, I ever met. Many times I got irritated over him for this. He also used to make false promises. Once I and he were returning from some place, and both of us were invited by Mohan for lunch. We were already late, and Mohan called us asking by what time we will reach to Mohan's house. Knowing that we were at least 20 minutes away, he said to Mohan over phone that we will reach by 10 min. At that time my irritation overtook my patience and I scolded him, that why he is making false promises. If we are 20 minutes away, then we shall tell Mohan that it will take another 25 minutes. Its his nature to give time, knowing that he will not be able to follow that time.

The things I liked of him that he was instant in giving comic replies. He is also very dutiful to his parents. He is also able to mis up with other peoples, which I can't (Shrikant and Mohan or Abdul also can't). He is never shy of doing work at public places.

One thing I like to mention his story of stolen bicycle. He went for computer classes and placed his bicycle in place for parking. While coming out of his classes he noticed that his bicycle is stolen. He depressed returning to his home by walking. On the way he noticed one unlocked bicycle without owner. He silently went near to that and ran away with others bicycle. He told this to us. We enquired what he told to his fathers as his own cycle was not there. He replied that someone may have mistaken for his bicycle and took others, and when he came out of classes, he noticed that his cycle was missing but other cycle was there without owner. Someone has done unintentionally and the cycle interchanged.

There are many stories to write about him. But trying to put the Posts limited, so ending with the message to him:

"Dear Pondi, I miss you you very much. You read this and if found anything objectionable, please inform me."

My friend Shrikant

My friendship with Shrikant(h) can be described by two parallel lines, never too close and never to far. Both of us joined Burgess school from Standard III. As both of us were new to the school, we get friends. From three to Standard XII, for ten years, we studied together.

In standard III, I don't have any best friend.

In IV, Sapan Shrivastava, was my best friend.

In V, Austin Vivek;

In VI, our section changed, and again in new group, I think I started associating with Shrikant. Since then we get more dependent on each other regarding studies, or other thing. Since then Shrikant and myself were in same closeness till standard XII. My friends circle was always smaller. Apart from Shrikant, during end of standard VIII, Sunil Gupta, Shailendra Sinha joined our group. Gradually Sachin Pandey, Shishir Saxena, Baikunth Nath Shrivastava... etc. were close.

In standard XI, I remember an incident. That time we came to know that a type of glass or spectacles exists, by which one can see other naked. The topic was new to us and was in our discussion. One day, Shailendra brought a sun glass, a dark green glass in school. All of sudden, Shrikant said, "Is this is that glass, by which we can see anything." At that period, Sachin was sitting at one bench behind our adjacent bench, he was very nearer to us. I put on the spectacles, and by seeing Sachin, I said, every thing is visible. Shrikant told him, that this glass, the the said glass. All of sudden, Sachin put both of his hands in front of his, to cover the secret parts, and we laughed.

Before examination of XII, Shrikant used to come to my house for joint study, especially at night, for whole night study. Few times, Shailendra also joined. During Night, we used to prepare tea, and go on roof, with cassette player, for Music+Tea+Study. Once we went to farm behind our house to steal mangoes.

After our XII, I went to West Bengal for Graduation, as my father was sick and unable to continue his job at Bilaspur. I studied First Year at Krishnanagar College. After then I again had to return to Bilaspur for job. Then Shrikant tried to be close, but I may have avoided. In those days, at just when my age was 19 years, when all my friends were studying, I had to go for work. It brought inferior complex to me, as all used to ask what I am doing. So I used not to be with my friends to their home and that's why the friendship line remain parallel.

My friend: ABDUL

My friendship with Abdul has to be described by a pic.




The graph represents that at earlier times we were much apart. But all of sudden we became closer and still so close. The incident which makes us close is as such. Once he came to Kolkata for any examination for a job. That time he came to my house and passed one evening and following day with me. Since then he is very very closer to me. I would also like to mention that we were in same school from standard III till XII. Then another 12 year passed after our schools, and then one day he came to Kolkata and the closeness is represented by the lines above. (Abdul's image above).

Once about the same thought, I told to my very close friend Shailendra that now Abdul is so closer to me and I think of Abdul before Shailendra's. (I would like to mention that Shailendra is such a good friend, that I always seek him for any thing.)

I feel the reason of us not being close due to distance of our residence. I resided at Uslapur and he at SECL colony (South Eastern Coalfields Limited) where his father worked atleast 12 kms. apart. Also in class we were not on same bench. On school days, he was always taller and I was shorter, so I sat on 2nd or 3rd bench from front, and he from the last.

Abdul is very good in habits. He never smoked nor taken any drinks and surely a virgin. Among other friends we can give example of him, that he is true. He is very gentle.

He has fascination of electronic goods, mobiles, cds dvds etc., and purchases some cd/dvds at intervals. He explained me about 5.1 channel sound output, digital images.

He is the one, who sends me most sms (the most means about 3 to 4 a month, or even less). His classic jokes generally related to sex are good. One incident about sms I remember that I sent a sms joke from rediff bol to his mobile. But he could not recognize me with my rediff bol id, and after few days I received the same sms from his mobile to my mobile. I immediately called him and asked from where he got the sms. He said" don't know from where/whom I received, but as it is a good one I forwarded to other friends". Then I told that I sent him that one from rediff, he laughed and so I.

Similar incident, once I received an sms from him on friendship day at about 11.30 p.m. I recognised the sms from his number and didnot add his name in the content. On the next morning, I received the same message from another friend Sunil Gupta, the exact message, but at last the name was includec and the name was Abdul. I realised that the sms was sent by Abdul to Sunil Gupta, and at that time he added his name and without checking , Sunil forwarded to me. Again we taled and laughed.

My friends: Mohan

Lets start from the begining. (I will try to write in detail for more and more persons)





My neighbour boy Mohan is always a good companion to me. We are neighbours since my father posted at Uslapur someabout in the year 1981. Mohans father came to Uslapur somewhat 2 or 3 months later. In 1981 I was 4 years and Mohan was 2. So we are "Langotia Yaar" (in hindi) it means the friends since very young age at which one learns to wear minimum clothes.





As i was 2 years older than him, i always used to be his tutor in every thing, every thing one would learn for the first time. He still lives in Bilaspur.



Many things in an uprising age, he used to know from me. Times when I used to tell about sex he used to got astonished and said" huh! how is this possible". I wonder if he remember those things, how will he feel.



Many many times we used to go to city by only one bicycle. The half way, I has to ride and the other half he does so. It also saves One Rupee for parking cycles. On summer days when schools were off, we used to play hide & seek (Hindi: Res-tip) in the evening. If the evening were dark, it makes our game more entertaining. Also one ningt followed by few other nights, we went to agricultural farm located in back of our row of quarters, to steal mangoes (raw mangoes), and papayas. Within three or four nights, we gave the tree much relief by reducing the weight of the mangoes. Thanx to us.

I last went to Bilapur on Mohan's marriage. One thing I would like to mention that Mohan booked AC car to go to girls house and has wish to bring the bride by AC car in hot days. As per the set, he has to return by night from girls house. But there the programme changed and they had to return by next day morning. By that the car driver said he has been hired by another customer for the next day, and if they are not returning that night, the driver has to return by any way. This lead to some argument, but the only result was that the wish of bringing new bride by AC car remain unfulfilled.

Uslapur / Bilaspur : Tourism Importance

Uslapur is situated beside Bilaspur, or one can say it is a locality in the expanding Bilaspur city. The tourist interest includes:-

1. Amarkantak: Amarkantak is a pilgrim town and a nagar panchayat in Anuppur District in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. Also called "Teerthraj" (the king of pilgrimages), Amarkantak region is a unique natural heritage area and is the meeting point of the Vindhyas and the Satpuras, with the Maikal Hills being the fulcrum. This is the place from where the Narmada River, the Sone River and Johila River emerge. Approx. distance from Bilaspur is 120 km.
2. Kanhan Pendari: It is approximately 8 kms from Bilaspur and 6 Kms from Uslapur. It is a natural park and one can find different animal species there.
3. Ratanpur: Ratanpur is a town and a nagar panchayat in Bilaspur district in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. It is located about 25 km from Bilaspur on the National Highway 200 towards Ambikapur. The town is popular as a religious center and many devotees come here to offer their prayers and seek the blessings at the Mahamaya Temple. Many other temples such as Bhudha Mahadev and Ramtekri are also situated there. Mahamaya temple is one among the 52 peeth of Godess Durga.
4. Kuthaghat: It is basically a dam located appx. 10 Kms. from Ratanpur. It is surrounded with forest and hills. There is a rest house near to that dam. It is a natural tourist point.
5. Mallhar (Saravpur): Once open a time the Saravpur was the State of Capital of ancient Chatishgarh. It is approximately 14 Km. away from masturi block on the way of frtom Bialspur to Raigarh. At this place remaining found of the period from appx. 1000 BC to Culturi regime. The temples of 10th and 11th century old are seen here. Among those Pataleswar kedar temple is one of them where Gomukhi sihv ling is the main point of attraction. The Didneswari temple of Culturi regime is also found. Artisitc idols are found in Deor temple. At this place, there is mesuem having good collection of old sculpture being managed by Central Govt.
6. Talagram: Talagram is famous for "Deorani-Jethani" temple and is situated appx. 25 Kms. from Bilaspur on Bhojpur-Dagori road. The another name of Talagram is ameri-kapa gram. There is a wondeful statue present in the temple which is approximately 7 ft. height , 4 ft. width and weighed 8 tons. People from all corners of the world come to see the statue. There is no any name has been given to that statue even after several years.

Shorter than window,,,,, at Uslapur Railway Quater no. 3/3

One interesting fact I remember and want to share, is the height of mine was once so shorter that I could not see outside of our house from my window. I remember my brother and mother are standing in front of the window and my father sitting in the bed inside the room but almost straight to the window. They all are able to see outside but not me. But I can see the top of three tall nilgiri (eucalyptus) trees which are near the Uslapur Railway Station Building. These trees are so tall, that, though I was shorter than the base of window, still I can see their top. Also I used to jump frequently to see the outside. By that I can get a glimpse outside. Also I used to stand on the window base holding the rods in the windows.