
Dr. Madhu Chawla, a medical professional, graduated from Institute of Medical Sciences, Benaras Hindu University over 40 years ago. Her husband retired from active service in 2015, and the two adult sons are settled in the USA. Having satisfactorily executed domestic and professional commitments, Madhu now works, on a charitable basis, with three NGOs. Giving back to society, for Madhu, is a dream come true. She also worked with underprivileged children with Times of India, in their Teach India programme for two years.
January 27th, 2020. 3.45pm. I am standing outside the bank premises where I had spent about 15 minutes. Suddenly, my mobile jingled. As soon as I pick it up, I hear my brother-in- law Kamesh say, “Mani is no more”.
Silence. On both sides. His perhaps, as he had conveyed all that was needed, in those four words. Me, because this bolt from the blue had stunned me into silence.