Re: The Tale of Two Sandhus

[Guest guest]

I remember the vaddha Sandhu - there were lots of stories we had heard about him

- one of them being that he had a " firang " girlfriend who stayed in the

Dharamshala - don't know how true that was !

 

Prabha '84 

Subject: The Tale of Two Sandhus

To: mgims

Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2008, 12:19 PM

When people talk about 1979 Batch, the two Sandhus that we had

immediately come to mind. They both were likeable persons. In fact, they

believed in living life as was the philosophy propagated by our batch in

general. However, the similarity ended there. They were different from

each other in almost every other respect. One was tall and handsome; the

other short. Hence they were known as the 'vaddha' Sandhu and the

'chotta' Sandhu, respectively. They both were the source of endless

humour for us. Once the 'vaddha' Sandhu used a percussion hammer to

start his bike for a month because he had lost the ignition key. He

found the key later: it was under his pillow. The 'chotta' Sandhu was

deadly with his satire. It was pure fun whenever they entered into a

one-to-one discussion. The whole batch loved them.

Unfortunately, the 'vaddha' Sandhu died in an accident in 1990. The

other one is alive and well! I am sure his sense of humour will still be

intact.

Bharat (1979 Batch)

[Guest guest]

Hmm! There are some subjects that you handle with kid gloves, but this one

definitely " kneads " deep thought!

Kishore Shah 1974

[Norton AntiSpam] The Tale of Two Sandhus

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>

> When people talk about 1979 Batch, the two Sandhus that we had

> immediately come to mind. They both were likeable persons. In fact, they

> believed in living life as was the philosophy propagated by our batch in

> general. However, the similarity ended there. They were different from

> each other in almost every other respect. One was tall and handsome; the

> other short. Hence they were known as the 'vaddha' Sandhu and the

> 'chotta' Sandhu, respectively. They both were the source of endless

> humour for us. Once the 'vaddha' Sandhu used a percussion hammer to

> start his bike for a month because he had lost the ignition key. He

> found the key later: it was under his pillow. The 'chotta' Sandhu was

> deadly with his satire. It was pure fun whenever they entered into a

> one-to-one discussion. The whole batch loved them.

>

> Unfortunately, the 'vaddha' Sandhu died in an accident in 1990. The

> other one is alive and well! I am sure his sense of humour will still be

> intact.

>

> Bharat (1979 Batch)

[Guest guest]

The fact that Vaddha Sandhu did not find the key under his pillow for over a

month indicates that he slept elsewhere for a month. That might just lend

credence to the Firang in Dharamshala story. What say Bharat?

Kishore Shah 1974

The Tale of Two Sandhus

>

> When people talk about 1979 Batch, the two Sandhus that we had

> immediately come to mind. They both were likeable persons. In fact, they

> believed in living life as was the philosophy propagated by our batch in

> general. However, the similarity ended there. They were different from

> each other in almost every other respect. One was tall and handsome; the

> other short. Hence they were known as the 'vaddha' Sandhu and the

> 'chotta' Sandhu, respectively. They both were the source of endless

> humour for us. Once the 'vaddha' Sandhu used a percussion hammer to

> start his bike for a month because he had lost the ignition key. He

> found the key later: it was under his pillow. The 'chotta' Sandhu was

> deadly with his satire. It was pure fun whenever they entered into a

> one-to-one discussion. The whole batch loved them.

>

> Unfortunately, the 'vaddha' Sandhu died in an accident in 1990. The

> other one is alive and well! I am sure his sense of humour will still be

> intact.

>

> Bharat (1979 Batch)

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>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Ha ha!

I do remember Dr Sandhu (the tall one). He was very jovial. There were a

couple of times when he mediated between two warring members in my batch :-)

Ravin '82

> Hmm! There are some subjects that you handle with kid gloves, but this

> one

> definitely " kneads " deep thought!

>

> Kishore Shah 1974

>

>

> [Norton AntiSpam] The Tale of Two Sandhus

> >

> >

> > When people talk about 1979 Batch, the two Sandhus that we had

> > immediately come to mind. They both were likeable persons. In fact, they

> > believed in living life as was the philosophy propagated by our batch in

> > general. However, the similarity ended there. They were different from

> > each other in almost every other respect. One was tall and handsome; the

> > other short. Hence they were known as the 'vaddha' Sandhu and the

> > 'chotta' Sandhu, respectively. They both were the source of endless

> > humour for us. Once the 'vaddha' Sandhu used a percussion hammer to

> > start his bike for a month because he had lost the ignition key. He

> > found the key later: it was under his pillow. The 'chotta' Sandhu was

> > deadly with his satire. It was pure fun whenever they entered into a

> > one-to-one discussion. The whole batch loved them.

> >

> > Unfortunately, the 'vaddha' Sandhu died in an accident in 1990. The

> > other one is alive and well! I am sure his sense of humour will still be

> > intact.

> >

> > Bharat (1979 Batch)

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I know you are not asking me :-D but you have a point there Kishore :-D

Ravin '82

> The fact that Vaddha Sandhu did not find the key under his pillow for

> over a

> month indicates that he slept elsewhere for a month. That might just lend

> credence to the Firang in Dharamshala story. What say Bharat?

>

>

> Kishore Shah 1974

>

> The Tale of Two Sandhus

>

> >

> > When people talk about 1979 Batch, the two Sandhus that we had

> > immediately come to mind. They both were likeable persons. In fact, they

> > believed in living life as was the philosophy propagated by our batch in

> > general. However, the similarity ended there. They were different from

> > each other in almost every other respect. One was tall and handsome; the

> > other short. Hence they were known as the 'vaddha' Sandhu and the

> > 'chotta' Sandhu, respectively. They both were the source of endless

> > humour for us. Once the 'vaddha' Sandhu used a percussion hammer to

> > start his bike for a month because he had lost the ignition key. He

> > found the key later: it was under his pillow. The 'chotta' Sandhu was

> > deadly with his satire. It was pure fun whenever they entered into a

> > one-to-one discussion. The whole batch loved them.

> >

> > Unfortunately, the 'vaddha' Sandhu died in an accident in 1990. The

> > other one is alive and well! I am sure his sense of humour will still be

> > intact.

> >

> > Bharat (1979 Batch)

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

I remember seeing him around - he seemed a friendly sort.

 

Prabha '84

Subject: RE: The Tale of Two Sandhus

To: mgims

Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2008, 4:10 AM

The Late Dr Sandhu was friends with Diwan?????

Vaddha Dr Sandhu used to take our evening clinics in surgery. He was the

approachable one. My memories are his teaching us hydrocele examination. No

gloves...... kneading the hydrocele whilst taking us thru the signs,

symptoms, management etc etc.

Very nice person. Helped us thru exam times etc.

Mlaini

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bharat_7910

Sent: 30 December 2008 06:50

To: mgimsyahoogroups (DOT) com

Subject: [Norton AntiSpam] The Tale of Two Sandhus

When people talk about 1979 Batch, the two Sandhus that we had

immediately come to mind. They both were likeable persons. In fact, they

believed in living life as was the philosophy propagated by our batch in

general. However, the similarity ended there. They were different from

each other in almost every other respect. One was tall and handsome; the

other short. Hence they were known as the 'vaddha' Sandhu and the

'chotta' Sandhu, respectively. They both were the source of endless

humour for us. Once the 'vaddha' Sandhu used a percussion hammer to

start his bike for a month because he had lost the ignition key. He

found the key later: it was under his pillow. The 'chotta' Sandhu was

deadly with his satire. It was pure fun whenever they entered into a

one-to-one discussion. The whole batch loved them.

Unfortunately, the 'vaddha' Sandhu died in an accident in 1990. The

other one is alive and well! I am sure his sense of humour will still be

intact.

Bharat (1979 Batch)

[Guest guest]

Yes Ravin, that is a potent combination. A Sardar who caresses male private

parts with his naked hands and also has a Firang tucked in at the

Dharamshala. What do you call him?

Kishore Shah 1974

The Tale of Two Sandhus

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>> >

>> > When people talk about 1979 Batch, the two Sandhus that we had

>> > immediately come to mind. They both were likeable persons. In fact,

>> > they

>> > believed in living life as was the philosophy propagated by our batch

>> > in

>> > general. However, the similarity ended there. They were different from

>> > each other in almost every other respect. One was tall and handsome;

>> > the

>> > other short. Hence they were known as the 'vaddha' Sandhu and the

>> > 'chotta' Sandhu, respectively. They both were the source of endless

>> > humour for us. Once the 'vaddha' Sandhu used a percussion hammer to

>> > start his bike for a month because he had lost the ignition key. He

>> > found the key later: it was under his pillow. The 'chotta' Sandhu was

>> > deadly with his satire. It was pure fun whenever they entered into a

>> > one-to-one discussion. The whole batch loved them.

>> >

>> > Unfortunately, the 'vaddha' Sandhu died in an accident in 1990. The

>> > other one is alive and well! I am sure his sense of humour will still

>> > be

>> > intact.

>> >

>> > Bharat (1979 Batch)

>> >

>> >

>> >

>> >

>> >

>> >

>> >

>> >

[Guest guest]

I really don't know as to how long the firang did stay in the Dharamshala after

all-----But,she did reach his home-town and was reputed to smoke bidis in front

of the grandmother of our Sandhu....

Whatever, I still remember the uncanny precision with which the Bada Sandhu

aimed fireworks(Rockets) at some specific windows of the ladies hostel from the

terrace of 'A' block {the burns on his hands not-with-standing...

Sunil Takiar(76)

Subject: Re: The Tale of Two Sandhus

To: mgims

Date: Wednesday, 31 December, 2008, 9:43 AM

The fact that Vaddha Sandhu did not find the key under his pillow for over a

month indicates that he slept elsewhere for a month. That might just lend

credence to the Firang in Dharamshala story. What say Bharat?

Kishore Shah 1974

The Tale of Two Sandhus

>

> When people talk about 1979 Batch, the two Sandhus that we had

> immediately come to mind. They both were likeable persons. In fact, they

> believed in living life as was the philosophy propagated by our batch in

> general. However, the similarity ended there. They were different from

> each other in almost every other respect. One was tall and handsome; the

> other short. Hence they were known as the 'vaddha' Sandhu and the

> 'chotta' Sandhu, respectively. They both were the source of endless

> humour for us. Once the 'vaddha' Sandhu used a percussion hammer to

> start his bike for a month because he had lost the ignition key. He

> found the key later: it was under his pillow. The 'chotta' Sandhu was

> deadly with his satire. It was pure fun whenever they entered into a

> one-to-one discussion. The whole batch loved them.

>

> Unfortunately, the 'vaddha' Sandhu died in an accident in 1990. The

> other one is alive and well! I am sure his sense of humour will still be

> intact.

>

> Bharat (1979 Batch)

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Brought back..some memories..of those days..when Badaa Sandhu..and..Sudarshan

Tomar..were the 2 PGs..of Surgery,dept.,of '79 batch

...

And the latter always..felt,he had an edge...over the former..during the

exams,...as Sandhuji..would be seen, spending more time...in D-block.,.in

company..of some..more Punjabi friends.of '80 batch...sipping,...U all, by

now..know..what.

...

But,when..,Sandhu passed MS.Surgery in first attempt...and..left poor

Dr.Tomar..,back..,we often began to wonder.,probably...

Alcohol..does have..good memorising effect...!!..

Good old days..

Bye.

Shyam(84)

The Tale of Two Sandhus

>

> When people talk about 1979 Batch, the two Sandhus that we had

> immediately come to mind. They both were likeable persons. In fact, they

> believed in living life as was the philosophy propagated by our batch in

> general. However, the similarity ended there. They were different from

> each other in almost every other respect. One was tall and handsome; the

> other short. Hence they were known as the 'vaddha' Sandhu and the

> 'chotta' Sandhu, respectively. They both were the source of endless

> humour for us. Once the 'vaddha' Sandhu used a percussion hammer to

> start his bike for a month because he had lost the ignition key. He

> found the key later: it was under his pillow. The 'chotta' Sandhu was

> deadly with his satire. It was pure fun whenever they entered into a

> one-to-one discussion. The whole batch loved them.

>

> Unfortunately, the 'vaddha' Sandhu died in an accident in 1990. The

> other one is alive and well! I am sure his sense of humour will still be

> intact.

>

> Bharat (1979 Batch)

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[Guest guest]

Shyam

The phenomenon of state-dependant memory is well known....if you obtain

information in a particular frame of mind (in this case, inebriated) you are

more likely to remember that info when you are in a similar state.

On the other hand, in India its not what you know but who you know that

matters. And alcohol certainly helps with networking.

Maybe Badaa Sandhu inadvertantly hit upon the right formula for doing well in

exams....and have a good time in the bargain as well:)

Regards

Amulya'82

shyamkamath wrote:

Brought back..some memories..of those days..when Badaa

Sandhu..and..Sudarshan Tomar..were the 2 PGs..of Surgery,dept.,of '79 batch

...

And the latter always..felt,he had an edge...over the former..during the

exams,...as Sandhuji..would be seen, spending more time...in D-block.,.in

company..of some..more Punjabi friends.of '80 batch...sipping,...U all, by

now..know..what.

...

But,when..,Sandhu passed MS.Surgery in first attempt...and..left poor

Dr.Tomar..,back..,we often began to wonder.,probably...

Alcohol..does have..good memorising effect...!!..

Good old days..

Bye.

Shyam(84)

The Tale of Two Sandhus

>

> When people talk about 1979 Batch, the two Sandhus that we had

> immediately come to mind. They both were likeable persons. In fact, they

> believed in living life as was the philosophy propagated by our batch in

> general. However, the similarity ended there. They were different from

> each other in almost every other respect. One was tall and handsome; the

> other short. Hence they were known as the 'vaddha' Sandhu and the

> 'chotta' Sandhu, respectively. They both were the source of endless

> humour for us. Once the 'vaddha' Sandhu used a percussion hammer to

> start his bike for a month because he had lost the ignition key. He

> found the key later: it was under his pillow. The 'chotta' Sandhu was

> deadly with his satire. It was pure fun whenever they entered into a

> one-to-one discussion. The whole batch loved them.

>

> Unfortunately, the 'vaddha' Sandhu died in an accident in 1990. The

> other one is alive and well! I am sure his sense of humour will still be

> intact.

>

> Bharat (1979 Batch)

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