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Indians now live longer, but in poor health in old age: Study

The writer has posted comments on this articleBy Kounteya SinhaKounteya Sinha, TNN | Dec 14, 2012, 01.12 AM IST

An average Indian man can expect to live for as long as 63 years, while an Indian woman can live 4.5 years longer than her male counterpart.

NEW DELHI: First the good news: Indians are living much longer than they did 40 years ago.

The life expectancy (LE) at birth of an average Indian male has gone up by 15 years between 1970 and 2010, while that of an Indian woman by 18 years.

An average Indian man can expect to live for as long as 63 years, while an Indian woman can live 4.5 years longer than her male counterpart.

However, the number of years they stay healthy is much lesser.

An Indian male can claim to be in good health till he reaches the age of 54.6 years, and is expected to spend the last nine years of his life suffering from various ailments.

On the other hand, when it comes to an average Indian woman, though she is expected to live till 67.5 years, she will remain healthy till 57.1 years - spending over a decade, or 10.4 years in poor health.


The Global Burden of Disease Study, 2010 — the largest ever study to describe the global distribution and causes of a wide array of major diseases, injuries and health risk factors — has found that even though there is reason to cheer over an Indian's increasing lifespan, it is still much shorter than an average Chinese or an American.

An average Chinese male is living 10 years longer than an Indian male, while a Chinese woman is living 11.5 years longer than her Indian counterpart. An average American lives nearly 13 years longer than an Indian.

Published in the most prestigious British medical journal, The Lancet, the study was conducted over five years by 486 authors from over 300 institutes in 50 countries, including India.

A common practice in Indian households - mainly in rural settings of burning wood, coal and animal dung as fuel in chulhas — has proved to be the greatest enemy for Indians.

While globally, high blood pressure was the single biggest causative agent of disease, it was indoor air pollution (IAP) for Indians.

The WHO had earlier said that burning solid fuels to prepare their meals emit carbon monoxide, benzene and formaldehyde which can result in pneumonia, asthma, blindness, lung cancer, tuberculosis and low birth weight.

WHO estimates that pollution levels in rural Indian kitchens are 30 times higher than recommended levels and six times higher than air pollution levels found in the national Capital.

The other threats to normal Indians include diet low in fruits, high blood glucose levels, alcohol use, iron deficiency, sub optimal breast feeding, low physical activity and occupational injuries.

Tobacco smoking, including second-hand smoke, caused nearly 6.3 million deaths across the globe. With India being one of the world's major tobacco users, most of these deaths may have happened here.

Lower back pain — a common phenomenon among Indians — has been found to be the leading cause of years lived with disability (YLD) globally. Pain in the neck along with depressive disorders and iron deficiency anemia made up the top four leading causes of YLD.

Our org VNSS organised Free ECG check up camp for Sr. Citizens

Project of Varishtha Nagrik Seva Sanstha nd Hiranandani Hospital

Provide for old age

My senior citizens group felicitated Hon. Asst Com of Police Shri Vasant...

We are getting wealthy as we get older…

Silver in the Hair
Gold in the Teeth
Stones in the Kidneys
Sugar in the Blood

Lead in the Feet

Iron in the Arteries

and an inexhaustible supply of Natural Gas!

We never thought we'd accumulate such wealth!!
  

Felicitati​on of ACP of Police Shri Vasant Dhoble

Felicitati​on of ACP of Police Shri Vasant Dhoble Alok Tholia NOTE: shut up, stop complaining and grubling if you have time and yet you mis... 7:22 PM (6 hours ago) NOTE: shut up, stop complaining and grubling if you have time and yet you mis... Alok Tholiya 7:22 PM (6 hours ago) to me NOTE: shut up, stop complaining and grumbling if you have time and yet you miss this thanks giving, specially when you live in Santacruz .......Alok Tholiya Dear All, Namaskar and Happy Dashahara. Pl. note that bad politicians are ruling us not because they are successful but because most of us did not vote. Politicians help mafias not because they like to but because mafias are one who help them when they need whether in electioneering or anywhere else. Where as so called good citizens frown and keep distance from politicians and politics. Similarly there are few good officers not because there are not good available officers but because so called good citizens care hell about good officers where as mafias and alike take good care of bad ones. So democracy means you get officers and politicians you deserve. Good media too can play a very constructive roll in motivating good officers and politicians and social workers but they have failed in their duty. They won't cover a story till it is sensational. Keeping this in mind we the senior citizen members of Santacruz East wish to honour Assistant commissioner of Police Shri Vasant Dhoble. Shri Dhobleji has changed the face and look of Santacruz east since the time he has come here as a ACP. We the senior citizens find it lot more easy to walk on roads and footpath. Every day we were cursing obstructions on footpath and roads, noise and other uncalled for activities. But when one officer has taken a lead to do what we have been desparately craving for then do we find time to thank him. NO!! Most of us are so selfish, and negative that we only know to curse but would not move an inch to even acknowledge an effort of an officer who takes risk of so many doing unauthorized activities and those who spoil city. Those who have some time, grace and concern then do come to felicitate Hon. Shri Vasant Dhoble : ON: Thursaday, 25th Oct. 2012 Time: 6.30 pm to 7pm Tea , snacks and fellowship. Felicitation starts : 7pm. Venue: Marigold Hall, Tholiya Bhavan, 10th Rd, next to Regency Hotel, santacruz east, Mumbai 400055 RSVP: 9324225699 ( u may call on 25th to confirm) Sincerely yours, Alok Tholiya, Bhagwanji Raiani,Paresh Vora,Vasundhara Maheshwari,Shri Ashok jain (Akar), Jayant shah, Hariram Chowdhari, Dinesh Gupta, Bhupesh Kothari,Suresh Acharya,Kamlesh Bathena,Silpa Jain, Dr. Dhabholkar,Dr Pednekar, Dr N C Chajed, Dr. Rajesh Tiwari, M R Medical, P P Muthaji, Syscon Computers	Oct 18 (7 days ago)
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good workk.. we will surely come..

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Yes I agree. He has set an example and should be awarded for his good work.

I would also request if we can raise a point of the tempo parked in our lane in a very indiscipline manner. Their parking is big issue with regard to traffic in our lane. It may also creates nuisance for ladies by those tempo drivers.

Regards,

Ankit

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Date With a Woman...... Very sweet and touching

Date With a Woman...... Very sweet and touching

After 21 years of marriage, my wife wanted me to take another woman out to dinner and a movie.. She said I love you but I know this other woman loves you and would love to spend some time with you.

The other woman that my wife wanted me to visit was my MOTHER, who has been a widow for 19 years, but the demands of my work and my three children had made it possible to visit her only occasionally.

That night I called to invite her to go out for dinner and a movie.

‘What’s wrong, are you well,’ she asked? My mother is the type of woman who suspects that a late night call or a surprise invitation is a sign of bad news.

‘I thought that it would be pleasant to be with you,’ I responded. ‘Just the two of us.’

She thought about it for a moment, and then said, ‘I would like that very much…..’

That Friday after work, as I drove over to pick her up I was a bit nervous.

When I arrived at her house, I noticed that she, too, seemed to be nervous about our date. She waited in the door with her coat on.. She had curled her hair and was wearing the dress that she had worn to celebrate her last wedding anniversary.

She smiled from a face that was as radiant as an angel’s.

‘I told my friends that I was going to go out with my son, and they were impressed, ‘she said, as she got into the car. ‘They can’t wait to hear about our meeting’. We went to a restaurant that, although not elegant, was very nice and cozy. My mother took my arm as if she were the First Lady.

After we sat down, I had to read the menu. Large print. Half way through the entries, I lifted my eyes and saw Mom sitting there staring at me. A nostalgic smile was on her lips.

‘It was I who used to have to read the menu when you were small,’ she said. ‘Then it’s time that you relax and let me return the favor,’ I responded.

During the dinner, we had an agreeable conversation – nothing extraordinary, but catching up on recent events of each other’s life..

We talked so much that we missed the movie..

As we arrived at her house later, she said, ‘I’ll go out with you again, but only if you let me invite you.’ I agreed.

‘How was your dinner date?’ asked my wife when I got home. ‘Very nice.

Much more so than I could have imagined,’ I answered.

A few days later, my mother died of a massive heart attack. It happened so suddenly that I didn’t have time to do anything for her.
Some time later, I received an envelope with a copy of a restaurant receipt from the same place mother and I had dined.

An attached note said: ‘I paid this bill in advance. I wasn’t sure that I could be there; but nevertheless, I paid for two plates – one for you and the other for your wife. You will never know what that night meant for me..

I love you, son.’

At that moment, I understood the importance of saying in time: ‘I LOVE YOU!’ and to give our loved ones the time that they deserve. Nothing in life is more important than God and your family. Give them the time they deserve, because these things cannot be put off till ‘some other time.’

I LOVE IT! Don't mess with old people

George Phillips , an elderly man, from Meridian, Mississippi, was going up
to bed, when his wife told him that he'd left the light on in the garden shed,
which she could see from the bedroom window. George opened the back door
to go turn off the light, but saw that there were people in the shed stealing things.

He phoned the police, who asked "Is someone in your house?"

He said "No," but some people are breaking into my garden shed and stealing from me.

Then the police dispatcher said "All patrols are busy. You should lock your doors and an officer will be along when one is available." George said, "Okay."

 

He hung up the phone and counted to 30. Then he phoned the police again. "Hello, I just called you a few seconds ago because there were people stealing things from my shed. Well, you don't have to worry about them now because I just shot them." and he hung up. In five minutes,

six Police Cars,

 

a SWAT Team,

a edic, and an

 

Ambulance showed up at the residence, and caught the burglars red-handed.

One of the Policemen said to George, "I thought you said that you'd shot them!" George said, "I thought you said there was nobody available!"

 

I LOVE IT! Don't mess with old people

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Be proud of what you and your parents are

An old man, staying in a small south Indian town came to visit his son in Bombay recently. The son in his early thirties is a successful businessman living with his wife and son. The father, having spent most of his life at his birthplace, hardly understands a splatter of Hindi or English, forget Marathi. But he doesn't care. 'I have come here to spend a few days with my son and his family. I don't have to go out and socialize with the city people,' he said.

But the son is very excited about his father's rare visit to Bombay. He wants to make the best of it. He and his wife want to show him around the city. And yes, the son enjoys those evening hours too, when he and his father go out and sit in a good bar, sipping their favorite drink.

Last week he was in a very good mood. 'Let's go to a five star hotel's bar tonight,' he told his father. It was a beautiful evening. Talking about everything under the sun they had a few drinks. As usual they were offered some salad, peanuts, wafers etc .as accompaniments with their drinks. The old man being almost toothless was not much interested in eating. But that day when they got up to leave, he simply took a handful of chana (roasted grams) and stuffed it in the fold of his dhoti. He might have thought about munching on them, sitting in the car, or whatever.
Unfortunately while walking in the lobby, he missed a step and stumbled. Down he went, scattering the chana on the plush carpet.

No problem ..Now try to visualize that scenario. Someone else in his son's place would have been mortified, embarrassed to death. He might have cursed not his father but his own self for causing this awkward situation.
'Never again will I take my old man to such hotels', he would have vowed.
No sir, not this son. Gently, with a smile, he helped his father get back on his feet. Instead of feeling irritated or angry, he was amused. He found the whole incident very funny. Laughing, they both went home and on the way they decided to return to the same place the following Sunday.
The old man liked the place and liked the chana too.

Few days back, at a friend's place they both described this event and made everybody laugh.
Weren't you embarrassed? Somebody asked the son. 'Oh, come on now' replied the son. 'He is my father. He talks in his native language, prefers to wear a dhoti even to a posh city hotel, takes chana from the bar to eat later, does whatever he feels like.... So what?
Why should I feel embarrassed with his nature and habits? Nobody has a right to stop him from doing whatever he feels comfortable with, as long as it is not harmful to others.'

The son doesn't care what the staff in the hotel thought about that incident. He says 'they should be concerned only with their bills and tips. I am concerned about my father's happiness.' The wife too totally agrees with the husband on this issue. She feels there are enough other qualities in her father- in- law to feel proud of.
Accept them .The above incident is not mentioned just to show the love and devotion of a son for his father. More than love it is a matter of understanding and a healthy respect for the other person's lifestyle.

A seventy plus old man doesn't want to change his lifestyle now. He likes the way he eats or dresses or talks. In his eyes there is nothing wrong with the old ways of living. And the son says, ok, fine. Every body has a right to live as per his wish. Now at his age, why should he be forced to learn to eat with a fork and knife, if he doesn't want to? I will feel bad if he is doing something morally wrong or indulging in some harmful activities. But otherwise it is fine. I am not going to try to change him at this stage. He is my father. I love him, respect him.

Hey folks, can you think this way? So many times we see people getting embarrassed by the so called unsophisticated behavior of their family members. They keep on apologizing about their lack of class and manners or about their drawbacks to outsiders. My wife can't speak proper English; she doesn't know what's happening in the world, so I avoid taking her out or introducing her to my friends and business associates... My parents can't eat with a spoon and fork, so I don't take them to restaurants My husband is working as an ordinary clerk, so I feel awkward when I introduce him to my rich friends. My brother is mentally challenged, so I don't feel like going out with him...

Are you plagued with such thoughts or do you meet such people who think alike? If you do, please ask yourself. Why do others or I feel this way? Really what is there to feel ashamed of? Most of the people always have this fear of other peoples' opinions and comments. What would others say?

Nothing.. You are what you are..

Digital WILL...

Digital WILL... Where there's a will, there's less confusion for legal heirs. In fact, this piece of paper outlining the final allocation of one's assets is a crucial step in financial planning. Legally speaking, all you need to do is jot down how you want to pass on your property after death, sign this piece of paper, and get it attested by two independent witnesses, who don't stand to gain from your will. However, in this golden age of technology, people are no longer settling for a simple penning of wills. Instead, they are increasingly opting for more stylish options, such as video-recorded andonline wills. Says Sandeep Nerlekar, CEO and MD, Warmond Trustees Executors: People have started realising the importance of a will and no longer rely on the simple version. They want to make it safer, so these new variants have cropped up. However, no matter which option you choose, you need to have a physical copy of the will. This is because India does not have a central agency that recognises digitised signatures, explains Rajesh Gupta, partner at SN Gupta , a leading law firm. Video-recorded will:In this case, the signing of the will by the testator and the two witnesses is recorded on a video camera. The will has to be prepared before the cameras start rolling; a mere recitation of the document's contents is not accepted. When the execution process-where the will is duly signed by the trio involved-is recorded, it becomes difficult to question the genuineness of a will. So, getting a probate is comparatively easy, says Richa Karpe, co-founder and ED, Altamount Capital. She adds, Generally, the person who has been left out in the will challenges it on the grounds that it wasn't executed properly. If the process is recorded on camera, this problem won't arise. A probate is a copy of the will that is certified by a court and can be granted only to the executor appointed by the will. This is mandatory in case there is no will or if there is a problem with the existing one. However, given that a will becomes inviolate after it is probated (that is, nobody can file a law suit against it on the grounds that the testator was of unsound mind), the process is highly recommended by experts in any case. Incidentally, Video-recorded wills are also accepted by the Indian courts. In October 2009, while deciding a 1985 case seeking the grant of a will, the Delhi High Court had ruled that video recording of a will is a legally admissible evidence. Succession planning firms typically charge around `5,000 to record the execution of a will. As wills do not require the presence of a lawyer, you can choose to record the process for free on your personal camcorder, but then you'll lose out on a key advantage of using professional firms, namely, safe custody of both your will and the video. Online will : Several web portals and companies now allow you to make your will online. The making of online wills is picking up as many people do not have the time to sit with a lawyer and discuss the will in detail, says Nerlekar. Warmond Trustees Executors, for instance, has introduced the InstaWILL service, where a customer gives instructions online and receives a customised will on e-mail within a week. To make an online will, you'll have to register on the website of the company. The portal will give you access to an application, which will help you draft the will. All you need to do is answer the questions and leave the drafting to them. An online will would cost you around Rs 10,000. Many websites abroad, such as the UK-based Q-Will and US-based legacywriter.com, also offer templates from which you can choose the one that suits your needs, while others offer a one-size-fits-all standard template. However, in India, this service has just picked up, so there are not many options in the market. Once you fill in the relevant details, the service provider will e-mail a draft of your will, which you need to print and sign. You'll subsequently have to get it attested by two witnesses. Some portals like warmond.co.in allow you to store a copy of the will on the Net and make changes without registering afresh. On the other hand, some portals simply allow you to upload and store a scanned copy of the will. This online option works best for someone who is very clear of how he wants to distribute his assets and does not require any guidance. Don't forget that you will still need to keep a physical copy of the will with you. Digital will :Don't confuse this with the online will. A digital will isn't a process or an alternative to supplement the plain vanilla paper will. It is a special type of will that allow you to pass on your online properties', such as your social networking account or an e-mail account. Just as you make a will for your financial assets, you can make one for your online accounts too, says Nerlekar. This is becoming increasingly important because our accounts contain a lot of private information about us as well as that of our friends and families and, hence, pose a significant threat if hacked. Most e-mail service providers and social networking companies have death policies that determine what will happen to your account on your death. For instance, Yahoo and Flickr permanently delete all your accounts and their contents on receiving a copy of your death certificate. What if you want to preserve your digital legacy? This is where a digital will comes in. If you leave a digital will, the e-mail service provider will hand over your account details to the person named in the will, says Nerlekar. Though any law firm can help you make a digital will, you don't necessarily need a lawyer for this process. You can also integrate your digital legacy with a standard will. However, take into account the death policy of your social networking site while drafting the will. WHAT EVERY WILL SHOULD HAVE?:No matter how you make your will, keep these things in mind: 1. Clearly mention the people to whom you wish to pass on your wealth. Don't use nicknames or incomplete names.2. If the property is quantifiable, such as cash, mention it clearly.3. Where it cannot be quantified, give a clear description of the property.4. The attesting witness or his spouse should not benefit from the will in any way.5. Appoint an executor for your will. He is a person who will see that your directions are carried out in the manner stated in your will.6. Though it's not mandatory, have a probate for your will. It establishes the legal capacity of the person writing it.

YOUR CHILDREN ARE WATCHING HOW YOU TREAT YOUR ELDERS

GRANDPA"s Bowl

A  frail  old  man  went  to  live  with  his  son,  daughter-in-law,  and  four- year old grandson. The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together at the table. But the  elderly  grandfather's  shaky  hands  and  failing  sight  made  eating difficult.  Peas  rolled off  his  spoon  onto  the  floor.  When  he  grasped, the glass, milk spilled on the tablecloth. The son and daughter-in-law became  irritated  with  the  mess.  "We  must  do  something  about Grandfather,"said the son. "I've had enough of his spilled milk, noisy eating, and food on the floor."


So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner. There, Grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner. Since Grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in awooden bowl. When the family glanced in Grandfather's direction, sometimes he had a tear in hiseye as he sat alone. 


Still,  the  only  words  the  couple  had  for  him  were  sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food. The four-year-old watched  it  all  in  silence.  One  evening  before supper,  the  father noticed his son playing with wood scraps on the floor. He asked the child sweetly,  "What  are  you  making?"  Just  as  sweetly,  the  boy responded, "Oh, I am making a little bowl for you and Mama to eat your food in when I grow up." The four-year-old smiled and went back to work. The words so struck the parents that they were speechless.Then tears started to stream  down their cheeks. Though no word was spoken,  both  knew  what  must  be  done.  That  evening  the husband took Grand- father's hand and gently led him back to the family table. For the remainder of his days he ate every meal with the family. And for some reason, neither husband nor wife seemed to care any longer when a fork was dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth soiled.

Children  are  remarkably  perceptive.  Their  eyes  ever  observe,  their ears  ever  listen,  and  their minds  ever  process  the  messages  they absorb. If they see us patiently provide a happy homeatmosphere for family members, they will imitate that attitude for the rest of their lives. The wiseparent realizes that every day the building blocks are being laid for the child's future. Let's be wise builders and role models.

"Life  is  about  people  connecting  with  people,  and  making  a positive  difference"


"Take  care  of  yourself  and  those  you  love, today and everyday!"
Love & light..............dhruv.

Old age and Bone mineral density

Bone Density and Exercise

Weight Bearing Exercise Increases Bone Density and Reduces Osteoporosis Risk

By Elizabeth Quinn, About.com Guide

Updated August 10, 2011

About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board

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Exercise and Bone Density

In 2009, researchers from the Bone & Joint Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation Center at the University of Michigan reviewed research as far back as 1961 to determine the impact exercise has on bone density and bone health.They found three characteristics of exercise have the largest impact on increased bone density. They are:

• Strain magnitude of the exercise (This is higher in exercise such as gymnastics and weightlifting where the force or impact of the exercise is greatest).
• Strain rate of the exercise (This is higher in exercise such as jumping or plyometrics where the rate at which the impact is felt is high).
• Strain frequency of the exercise (This is higher in exercise such as running, where the impact to the bones occurs frequently during the exercise session).

The magnitude, rate and frequency of the strain during exercise all play a role in developing greater bone density, but the researchers didn't determine which is the most important of the three. They did say that increases in bone density can be had in as little as 12 to 20 minutes of weight-bearing exercise, three days a week.
Evidence also shows that exercise may help build and maintain bone density at any age. Studies have seen bone density increase by doing regular resistance exercises, such as lifting weights, two or three times a week. This type of weight-bearing exercise appears to stimulate bone formation and retain calcium in the bones that are bearing the load. The force of muscles pulling against bones stimulates this bone-building process. So any exercise that places force on a bone will strengthen that bone.

The Best Exercises for Increasing Bone Density

Experts recommend the following forms of exercise for all athletes in order to increase bone density and prevent bone loss:

• Weight Training, especially the Squat Exercise
• Plyometrics
• Jump Training
• Stair Running
• Body Weight Exercises
• Jump Roping
• Running
• Hiking
• Backpacking

Cycling, Swimming May Decrease Bone Density

Swimming and bicycling are not considered weight-bearing exercises and aren't usually listed on the list of exercise that increases bone density. In fact, there is some evidence that elite level cyclists actually lose bone density during high intensity training and racing.Several studies, including one in 2008, found lower bone density in elite level cyclists who train for hours on the bicycle.
Researchers are not entirely sure the cause of the bone loss in cyclists, but the current theories include:

• The non weight-bearing nature of cycling put little strain magnitude (see above) on the bones.
• Minerals, including calcium, are lost at an enormous rate during hours of sweating.
• The possible energy imbalance (more calories are used than consumed) during hours of intense exercise.

Preventing Osteopenia and Osteoporosis

Low bone density, referred to as osteopenia, can lead to osteoporosis and a significant risk of bone injury, including stress fractures, and other fractures.

Other Risk Factors for Low Bone Density

• Amenorrhea
• Eating Disorders
• Low body weight (<132 li="li" pounds="pounds">
• A diet low in calcium or vitamin D.
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  • Calcium
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Nutrition and Exercise Best for Building Strong Bones

Building and maintaining bone mass requires more than weight-bearing exercise alone. A combination of good nutrition and weight-bearing exercise is the ideal way to build bone mass. Once we reach about age 30, we don't build bone as readily so building adequate bone density early in life is the best way to prevent osteoporosis later. As an adult, the best way to maintain the bone mass is the same way you build it -- getting adequate calcium in your diet and doing weight-bearing exercise.

Feeding Cow at Keshav Srishthi

Caring and loving Sr Citizens is yeomen task but is service to God

Late Shri Hasmukhbhai Mehta inagurating a project

Our beloved Chief Patron and well wisher Hasmukh Mehta

Swamiji gave talk on Death is a celebration : Osho discourses

VNSS members listening to Swamiji at marigold Hall

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In the mmeting of VNSS

This is a blind Panditji and singer who came to give some lively moments to Sr. Citizens organisation run by me.

My father has left for his heavenly abode..

My father Shri Bhanwarlalji Tholiya (Age 89 years) left for his
heavenly abode @ 2.30 am on 29th June 2012.
He last attended his office on  26th June 2012.

He was born in a small village known as Nimaj and married to Mallibai Patni alias Saroj Tholiya daughter of Jamindar and Sarpanch Late Nathamalji Patni of Anandpur Kalu, His Nanihal was in Kataria family, Narena all in Rajasthan.

Due to conditions like drought his father wanted him to give up
studies when he was in 9th standard and stopped sending him fees.But he started doing part time and tutions and started earning to pay his one fees .  He went all the way to other state to Kanpur for
higher studies and around 1947 came to Mumbai where initially he lived
in a small room below staircase without light. So he did his LLB by
studying at railway platform on a bench below light as day time he was
working in a bank.

As most of you know he continued to study for years and was B.com, LLB, ICWA, CAIIB, Dip. in Business Management ( Bajaj Institute), Sanskrit Visharad.

He started his carrier with a bank and then joined a insurance company
and lastly he was general Manger of a textile Mills of Seksaria
Groups. About 40 years back he started his own practice as Cost Accountant and Company
Secretary.
He was cost auditors and cost consultant for Hindalco, Indian Smelting, Andhra Paper Mills, Dhutpapeshwar, Hind Cycles, Digvijay Cements, Ajanta Paper Mills Balkrishna Synthetics, Siyaram Silk Mills, Ipca Laboratories, Stirlite group  and hoards of other limited companies of which I do not
recollect his name.
He was cost auditor for Siyaram Mills and Balkrishna Synthetics since 1 st year
of its Inception 35 years back and continued till his death. Daddy’s nature and memory was severally affected since last few years due to a bad head injury caused in a road accident. But the people behind this great company are so human, compassionate and enlightened that inspite of all odds they showered all love, and respect on Daddy and continued association with him.

He was strict Gandhian to the core and had struggled all his life due
to his simplicity, hard work, honesty and dedication.
Since 9^th standard he earned his on money and till death he did so
without touching his fathers money or son's money for entire of his
life.

He remained happy being a tenant in building bought by
his father and subsequently co-owned by others in family. He has paid
rent for his one room till June 30th 2012 and never wanted anything
more then that in his life time.
While in his youth and as senior executive he was wearing suit etc but
at home he wore only Khadi

He was strong lover of Hindi language and felt Hindi can unite our countryman and worked vehemently to promote same.

 However he had great command over English and was
lecturer and visiting faculty for leading engineering college VJTI,
Mumbai for years. For years he was paper setter and examiner for
Institute of Cost and Works Accountant. He was several times elected
member of council of ICWA and other organisations.

He did not want to trouble anyone, take any help and did not want to over use any facilty so refused pick up service and always preffered public transport. He never asked me to pick or drop him at airport which is just 2 KM from my house. He never accpted any flowers, falicitations and gifts.

 He did not accept even a shirt piece as gift from my in laws. My in
laws insistingly gave some gifts to me in my marriage and out of which only
cooking range was kept in the room of my dad as kitchen was attached
to his room. He stopped eating food when he realised that this range
has come in my marriage from my father in law. He only ate food cooked
on this range when he paid its price to my papa in law who had no
choice but to accept same.
My mother had never entered a school and hardly had learnt to sign (
there was no system to give education to girls in those days. But he never made her feel
that he was such a scholar and she did not even go to primary school. Their pair was like a
spiritual love birds and hardly lived without each other.

 Dignity to old and women are virtues witch I learnt from
him.

One client said I have only limited white money so I will only be able to pay 40% in white and rest in cash. He asked him to pay only white 40% as he could not accpt black money. Then he never made any tax planning and never did any  any adjustemnts in books. And such hard earned money was wasted by paying heavy income tax of those years (above 80%) leaving nothing in hand. A common chartered accountant friend advised me that I must convince my dad to take tax benefits as he was paying more tax
then Amitabh Bachan. (This is incidence of 1975/76 or so).But those who know him must be knowing that he was Ironman and nothing could bend this Iron from his principles.

Parents above us are all whether umbrella and as I am facing rough weather in personal life I needed him most Now.  Today there is a total vacuum above my head after his sad demise. At this juncture this personal loss could have affected me badly but for his spiritual teachings. Moreover the long list of well wishers and relations he built and left for us, and the Great Indian culture of joint family too gives me a security and comfort.