Bhakua attending Usha's superannuation function in IGH

Bhakua attending Usha's superannuation function in IGH, a photo by Bhakua on Flickr.Superannuation Function for Dr. Usha Dash/Acharya

Mama holds Riki

Mama holds Riki, a photo by Bhakua on Flickr.

The new Isoflurane vapourizer (Penlon Sigma Delta) in Vesaj Patel Hospital

The new Isoflurane vapourizer (Penlon Sigma Delta) in Vesaj Patel Hospital, a photo by Bhakua on Flickr.

Sent from my Nokia phone

The new Isoflurane vapourizer (Penlon Sigma Delta) in Vesaj Patel Hospital

The new Isoflurane vapourizer (Penlon Sigma Delta) in Vesaj Patel Hospital, a photo by Bhakua on Flickr.

Sent from my Nokia phone

Seelora & Ishan in Chandigarh

Best wishes to Biltu & Seelora on their 6th Anniversary. Photograph courtesy Biltu

Santanu(middle)'s b'day

Santanu(middle)'s b'day, a photo by Bhakua on Flickr.

With father Manoranjan.

Dr. Jaianendra, Paediatric Surgeon from Ranchi operating in Aastha

Dr. Jaianendra, Paediatric Surgeon from Ranchi operating in Aastha, a photo by Bhakua on Flickr.

Dr. Hrishikesh Jha, the anesthetist for the neonate.

Renu Bhauja, Amar Bhai & Aseem in E21kn

Renu Bhauja, Amar Bhai & Aseem in E21kn, a photo by Bhakua on Flickr.

This evening.

Last rites of Dr. SS Das(Shyama) in Jagda Sanskrutika Parishad on 26thJan'13

Last rites of Dr. SS Das(Shyama) in Jagda Sanskrutika Parishad on 26th Jan'13, a photo by Bhakua on Flickr.

Republic day in VPH

Republic day in VPH, a photo by Bhakua on Flickr.

Republic day celebration in Vesaj Patel Hospital

Republic day celebration in Vesaj Patel Hospital, a photo by Bhakua on Flickr.

Sent from my Nokia phone

Dr. Y Patel unfurling the national flag in Vesaj Patel Hospital

Dr. Y Patel unfurling the national flag in Vesaj Patel Hospital, a photo by Bhakua on Flickr.

Ishu & Aadya in Chandigarh home

Ishu & Aadya in Chandigarh home, a photo by Bhakua on Flickr.

Photo courtesy Seelora through WhatsApp.

Pupu- Babu & Namita Paikray's's son's reception- Rourkela Club

Pupu- Babu Paikray & Kabita's son's reception- Rourkela Club, a photo by Bhakua on Flickr.

Amar Bhai & Kali Bhai

Amar Bhai & Kali Bhai, a photo by Bhakua on Flickr.

At our place this evening.

Jagadish Panda nee Pilu Babu

Jagadish Panda nee Pilu Babu, a photo by Bhakua on Flickr.

In Rourkela on 23rd January 2013.

Bulu with Niyati Mausi in Rourkela

Bulu with Niyati Msusi in Rourkela, a photo by Bhakua on Flickr.

Bulu, Pilu Babu, Monali & Shom came to join Sri Guru Prasad Mishra's son's marriage,

Sri R N Mohanty

Sri R N Mohanty, a photo by Bhakua on Flickr.

Niyati with Mrs. RN Mohanty

Niyati with Mrs. RN Mohanty, a photo by Bhakua on Flickr.

Mama & Riki

Mama & Riki, a photo by Bhakua on Flickr.

Riki was down with fever for the last 5 days and has no fever since
this morning.

Sons of Nira Bhai - Milu & Susil from my village

Bohus of Nira Bhai from my village, a photo by Bhakua on Flickr.

With Nira Bhai's grandson @ our place in Rourkela.
Milu & Susil - two sons of Nira Bhai with Mama.

Bohus of Nira Bhai from my village

Bohus of Nira Bhai from my village, a photo by Bhakua on Flickr.

With Nira Bhai's grandson @ our place in Rourkela.
Milu & Susil - two sons of Nira Bhai.

Old Taxi Stand, Rourkela

Old Taxi Stand, Rourkela, a photo by Bhakua on Flickr.

Dr. SS Das (Shyama) passes away

Shyama to many of us, Dr. Shyama Sundar Das or Dr. SS Das, in short, is a famous name in Rourkela. Met him in SK Academy in Class VI when he, with many others migrated to Srikrishna Academy from his Sashanpada village school which was every year getting ravaged by the floods. We became thick of friends in the hostel where we used to share the same hall for boarding and lodging. His elder brother used to work in Bhubaneswar and was taking care his educational expenses and was sometimes taking shelter in the hostel in Jagatsinghpur while visiting home. We went to the same college in Jagatsinhpur, SVM College and studied Sciecnce in PU & PP classes and later got selected for Medicine in 1970. This time he went to Burla and I went to Berhampur. But as fate would have it, we both again met in Rourkela in Ispat General Hospital. Shyama comes from the same modest background as myself and fought hard in life. After a small stint in IGH, Shyama joined the Urban Development Ministry and remained a popular doctor among the staff and common people in Muncipal Office of Rourkela.I remember his big heart when I think of days when he was with his family of wife and two kids as a house staff in IGH and would still host myself, Niyati and my son in his one room flat in Rourkela with sumptuous meals when we came from Tensa where we were posted.
Always jovial and humourous, Shyama befriended people from all walks of life. He always had strong political opinions and therefore couldn't achieve much in the political circle. But he never forgot his humble background and therefore always could establish a strong chord with people in need.
Shyama was to superannuate from his job at the end of this month and had met Niyati the day before in CWS Hospital where he went in connection with some of his own blood tests. Never expected him to take the plunge so fast. Might be he has beaten many of us- his classmates- in finding the ultimate- much earlier but my heart goes all out for his wife who is simple enough to bear the heavy loss and also his son and daughter- who are working in Bengaluru along with their respective spouses and other family members for the untimely demise. May God give them enough strength to bear the loss.

Riki

Riki, a photo by Bhakua on Flickr.

Bhakua in Niyati's garden

Bhakua in Niyati's garden, a photo by Bhakua on Flickr.

OT- Mission Hospital, Nuagaon

OT- Mission Hospital, Nuagaon, a photo by Bhakua on Flickr.

Bhakua with Sister Dr. Baptista in Mission Hospital, Nuagaon

From Bhakua Sadei

In Nuagaon, Rourkela in Mission Hospital campus

In Nuagaon, Rourkela in Mission Hospital campus, a photo by Bhakua on Flickr.

Catholic Mission Hospital, Nuagaon

Catholic Mission Hospital, Nuagaon, a photo by Bhakua on Flickr.

Mama with the Bhanjas at our place

Mama with the Bhanjas at our place, a photo by Bhakua on Flickr.

Prashant Pati in Odia serial 'Rajneeti'

Prashant Pati in Odia serial 'Rajneeti', a photo by Bhakua on Flickr.

This road side hoarding advertising an Odia serial 'Rajneeti' in Taranga channel comes on the road from Koelnagar D block chowk to C block chowk. I take the road for my morning walk. I saw the advt earlier but it didn't have Prashant(extreme left). Today's the foggiest day in Rourkela(this season so far) and I could still mark him and took a snap. Good to see friends making some waves in television. May God grant a very good & cherishable innings to Prashant in tv.

Aadya dances