Jango joins Medical College Kottayam : (26/04/03)

Vinod Chandran (Jango) has joined M. D. General Medicine at Medical College, Kottayam. Being the first in the waiting list in M. D. General Medicine (and Paediatrics) via Kerala Counselling, he got his seat after a candidate decided against continuing her course at Kottayam. Vinod had joined M. D. General Medicine at Kanpur Medical College via AIPGE earlier. Congrats for Jango on behalf of all the others.

(Courtesy Chakku)

Deepak's new home's "paalukaachu" tomorrow : (22/04/03)

Deepak Chandran has a finished construction of a new house in the Vellayambalam - Sasthamangalam road. The paalukaachu of this home scheduled for tomorrow ie. Wednesday 23rd of April between 7.45 AM and 8.15 AM. The function had been postponed due to delays in getting Electricity and Water Connection.

John enjoying life in Chennai : (22/04/03)

John is enjoying his first few weeks as PG in Chennai. He met Dona Mary at Chennai and went to her home. He also visited the beautifuly Ramachandra College. He's getting adjusted to the ward routine there at MMC and has attended some classes. He is planning to meet Sheenu sometime later. John is staying in a lodge near the college in Egmore. He still doesn't have a contact number.

(Courtesy John)

Ajeetav gets admission in F. M. S. Delhi : (22/04/03)

Ajeetav has been selected for F. M. S. Delhi after a written exam, a group discussion, an interview and an extempore speech. For those who don't know, F. M. S. (Faculty of Management Studies) is rated among the top 5 management institutes in India. He also found some 'peers' for company at S. M. S. ie. 3 M. B. B. S. graduates who joined F. M. S. last year. On behalf of the '96 Batch, I congratulate Ajee and wish him the very best in his management career.

(Courtesy Ajeetav)

Jeevesh buys a Kinetic Nova : (21/04/03)

Jeevesh J. Thomas has bought a brand new Kinetic Nova. The bike is maroon colored and is the most powerful one among it's competitors (in the same category). Kinetic Nova has won this year's Scooter of the Year Award. The permanent registration of the bike is still awaited.

(Courtesy Jeevesh)

Murali's sister's wedding : (20/04/03)

Murali's twin sister is getting married on the 4th of May. The function is going to take place at the Sri Mulam Club from 11. 40 AM to 12. 10 PM. Murali has entrusted me with the responsibility of inviting everyone from the '96 Batch to this function. On behalf of everyone, I wish Murali's sister a happy married life.

(Courtesy Murali)

Anil gets into PhD Program : (19/04/03)

Great news guys! Anil has been promoted into the PhD program in the State University of New York. The University has agreed to give me a scholarship and funds that would more than cover all the expenses and fees here and some money to spare too. He would start my PhD in August. This year 18 candidates were selected into the program out of 570 applicants from around the globe and so far he is the only non-US citizen guy to get it this yr. This PhD is ranked equal to that offered by Cornell University! (which is ranked among the top ten in US)!

(Courtesy Anil)

Updates about various batchmates : (19/04/03)

A lot of batchmates from our batch are GPing at Nirmala Hospital in Chalakkuzhy. They include Deepak, Jeevesh, Raji, Sanu etc. Dr. Bigesh has his mobile number changed to (0471) 3103063. Similar to Bigesh, Anish M. R. has also taken a Reliance Mobile connection. His new mobile number is (0471) 3103026.

(Courtesy Sundar)

Bigesh's Movie update : (19/04/03)

Bigesh is back from Chennai after finshing shooting in an upcoming movie. According to the latest information, he had to exchange roles due to problems in obtaining leave from the Department of Surgery. He was supposed to don the role of a friend of the hero in the movie. If you still haven't realized how big this is, check this out. The lead female actress in the movie is none other than Aishwarya Rai! Yes, that's right! Not only that, the man himself says that he has got acquainted with the former Miss World!

(Courtesy Siby, Anish M. R.)

Temporary vacancies at Karakkonam : (17/04/03)

Sundar Singh has informed that there would be some temporary vacancies at Karakkonam some time early next month (June). The duties would be on a daily basis with a pay of Rs. 1000/day for about a week. The posts will be of the Tutor's post and the departments allotted will be on a rotation basis. Those who are interested should contact Sundar Singh at the earliest.

(Courtesy Sundar)

Achayan's job update : (15/04/03)

About a week or two back, there was an update about Achayan (Arun A. George - view bio) getting a job. Abhilash P. has clarified that this job will only be starting from the August 2003. Till then, he'll be enjoying his life there. Professor has started working from the first of April.

(Courtesy Chakku)

Kavitha J. B. working at Technopark : (13/04/03)

Kavitha J. B. is working at Technopark these days as Lady Medical Officer. She has been working there for quite some time. Kavitha is taking two duties per week on Tuesdays and Fridays.

(Courtesy Jeevesh)

Manipal Entrance scheduled in the afternoon : (13/04/03)

The Manipal Entrance Examination on the 25th of May is scheduled to be held in the afternoon from 1400 hrs to 1700 hrs. If you recall, the prospectus didn't give any information about the time of the exam. This was confirmed in an e-mail reply sent to Paul after he had asked for the information. This gives just over three quarters of an hour for many of the candidates (like us) to catch the evening Malabar express at 1750 hrs.

(Courtesy Paul)

Sandhya's wedding on Saturday : (13/04/03)

Sandhya S. (view bio) is getting married this Saturday ie. the 19th of April, 2003. She's marrying Mr. Madhu Menon at Panniprayar Sree Mahadeva Temple, Poovathur (Chengannur - Arattupuzha - Maramon Road). The muhurtham is between 11.57 AM and 12.20 PM. The reception is at 10.45 AM. On behalf of the batch, I wish Sandya and Madhu a very happy married life. E-mail Sandhya your wishes.

Deepti B. becomes a mother : (10/04/03)

Great news folks! Deepti B. has delivered a cute little baby girl on monday evening (07/04/03). It was a normal delivery. The baby is very cute and looks exactly like Nandu. Deepti & the VAVA are fine and were discharged from the hospital yesterday evening. The whole family is very excited with the addition of the latest member. On behalf of everybody, I wish the family a lovely time with the 'vaava'!

(Courtesy Dhanya M. R.)

New accessories, dwellings : (10/04/03)

Anish M. R. has a new mobile phone connection from Reliance. He still can't use the phone fully as full inter-network connectivity has not been enabled with other operators. I still don't have the number with me right now. I'll post it as soon as I know. Deepak's new home is nearing completion and the 'paalukaatchu' is getting delayed as electricity connection is getting delayed. The new two storey building is located at a very nice location between Vellayambalam and Sasthamangalam.

(Courtesy Anish, Deepak)

Sheenu at Stanley Medical College : (09/04/03)

These are excerpts from the mail that Sheenu sent to our e-group about her experiences at Stanley.

"Stanley is a good old college. The government has not shown much interest in developing it like the Madras Medical College. Cases are really good and fit the text book description. As here people are very poor, workup cannot be done much. Academics are ok. We are planning 2 compensate it by attending more CMEs and classes in other institutions. We met a few teachers here - like our Mathew Thomas sir and Krishnadas sir, real giants in medicine. One is Dr. K. V. T.- Dr. K. V. Thiruvenkitachalam . He is 70 plus. But the enthusiasm with which he takes classes - WOW! I have got 2 batchmates - Gireesh and Jayameena, both from calicut. They are good friends. We are enjoying each others company a lot."

(Courtesy Sheenu)

Update on Deepa S., Jango, Bigesh : (09/04/03)

Deepa is currently preparing for the Entrance Exams. She is doing occasional GP at Saint Annie's hospital near her home. She is going for the two wheeler license test this week. Vinod Jango, in all probability, would get his General Medicine seat somewhere in Kerala (probably at Alappuzha) as one of the candidates who opted Medicine earlier is going for an M. D. Radiodiagnosis seat at Calicut. Jango who has as seat at Kanpur in General Medicine might benefit from this if the vacancy is alloted in quick time. He has not paid fees or submitted the certificates at Kanpur and that will certainly save some trouble. Bigesh is working in S2 under Dr. Raghu as the sole representative of our batch in the Surgical Wards at MCH, Trivandrum.

(Courtesy Deepa, KKM)

Lodges near Medical College getting a lot of profit : (09/04/03)

As you might know, a lot of our batchmates are seeking refuge at lodges near the Medical College to prepare for the entrance. The latest addition to this 'ritual' is none other than Anish M. R. He has taken a room in one of the more respectable lodges and is expected to be given company by Siby! I really wish both of them the very best in their efforts! This trend which was started by a few seniors has really caught up. The first amongst our batch to try it out were KKP and Vijay Ranga. Since then Sreejith, Sudin, Arun Mohan, Chakku etc. have been perfecting the art, putting in a lot of hard work at the lodges.

(Courtesy Anish, Siby)

Updates on a few PGs : (09/04/03)

Raghunath and Ajit Mohan, who were posted earlier in the MICU, have been entrusted with Ward duties as the MICU is defunctional. Philson too is having a good time off duty as the C. T. Scan unit is not functioning. Philson, by the way, has a new computer and is having a nice time with it at the H. S. Q. Abhishek and his fellow Medicine PGs at Burla will start on 28th of this month to join at their new college.

(Courtesy Chakku)

Karakkonam update : (05/040/03)

News updates from Karakkonam Medical college. Dr. Asha has discontinued from working there as tutor in OBGYN. Dr. Briji S. Panicker and Dr. Lekshmi L. (both working as Tutor in OBGYN) are also planning to leave for entrance preps. Dr. Simi is planning to join here.

(Courtesy Sundar Singh)

News updates : Althaf & Shirmila : (05/04/03)

Althaf has changed his e-mail ID. The new e-mail ID is dralthaf_a@yahoo.co.uk. Shirmila is doing well in the US. Here e-mail ID is spillai78@yahoo.com. Her address is #601, Eagle Heights Apartments D, Madison, WI 53705.

(Courtesy Sundar Singh)

Updates - Jeevesh, John, Sivaprasad & Vinod Varghese : (01/04/03)

Jeevesh has stopped working as a Physician at the hospital in Tiruvalla. He's presently at home and is looking forward to preparing for the coming Kerala Entrance. John has left Trivandrum for joining the M. M. C. for his his D. C. H. course. Sivaprasad is doing some G. P. at a hospital in Kallambalam. He's keeping himself busy taking upto 4 duties a week. Vinod Varghese is continuing as the Casualty M. O. at P. N. M. Hospital, Kattakkada.

(Courtesy Jeevesh, Sivaprasad and Vinod)

Updates - Maya Prasad, Manju, Sheenu, Deepthi & Julie : (01/04/03)

Maya Prasad has joined S. A. T. H. for D. C. H. She started working last week and is posted in the O. B. N. Manju, who has joined for her M. D. Gynecology course, is posted in the wards. Both are enjoying their work. Sheenu has joined the Stanley Medical College for her M. D. General Medicine course. Deepthi B. has joined for M. D. Gynecology and has taken leave. She's is expecting her baby soon. Julie has also settled well into the C. M. C.'s Opthalmology department. She's is enjoying her work with some encouraging colleagues.

(Courtesy Maya, Manju, Julie)