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Dr. S.N.Dhar
(April 13, 1937 - December 24, 2008) Dr. S.N.Dhar, a renowned physician left for his heavenly abode on December 24th, 2008. He had been practicing medicine in Srinagar for nearly five decades. He retired as a Professor of Medicine at Medical College Srinagar where he was instrumental in setting up the department of chest diseases. Dr. Dhar was a well known academician, published in national and international journals and also authored various book chapters on chest diseases. As a World Health Organization fellow, he lectured at various medical institutions in the USA . He was actively involved in Human Resource Development and was the spirit behind the establishment of Pundit Parmanand Research Institute which is involved in research in Kashmiri heritage. He set up the love Kashmir society. He was an avid sportsman, a trekking enthusiast, and traveled widely. He authored 83 days and resided in RajBagh, Srinagar, Kashmir. He is survived by his wife Dr. Vimla Dhar, son Rajive Dhar-daughter-in-law Anita-grand kid Aditya (Saratoga, California) and daughter Dr. Sharda Kaul son-in-law Dr. Sanjay Kaul-grand kids Iha and Hemang (Andover, MA). Rajive is in India and Sharda is on her way there. A Tribute to My Nanu My grandfather was a lucky man. He lived a life governed on his own terms and his own power of thought. He never frowned except when I would scratch him on the face; but even then he took my mischievous notoriety to be a playful gesture of love. When I would complain about the ugly doll he got me as a gift, or his terrible rendition of prince charming, he would just smile and chuckle about my silliness. I remember when he forced me to do some silly recordings, where he would be the inquisitive interviewer and I the most important interviewee. He spent his time laughing, playing, and enjoying with a tough resilience that enabled him to fight against even the most difficult foes. Even in the face of the greatest adversities, my grandfather didn't lose hope. He always looked forward and never behind, because he always knew that the future lie ahead. We had our fights and disagreements, but at the end of the day it was alright because he respected my opinion and I could live with his. When I think about him, I recall the enthusiasm and zeal with which he woke up everyday. I remember him as a man who took every work not as a chore but as an act of enjoyment. I used to watch him see his patients every day who came in by the dozen, filling his office with their woes and discomfort, through which he still maintained a smiling face. On my visits he would take me roaming through the beautiful Kashmir, which I could tell he loved more than anything. Even through the toughest of times he never let his home go, and he always shared this love with me. And even if I can't remember every moment we had together, I still value the lessons he has imparted on to me. Though it seems that he may be gone; he isn't because he had a lasting impact on everyone he met. His memory stays and so does his contribution to all of our lives. We can't lament that he is gone, because he never really left. We all love him and will miss him dearly. |
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Dr. S. N. Dhar with his family members |
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Knitting Together My Moments with My Father in Law
Sanjay Kaul In the dim light of my room I find myself looking ahead and picturing my memories of the moments I spent with my father in law. They appear to me as if part of a film reel, each impression stuck in a frame lasting only a second. With each varied shot and different angle, my mind and body come to appreciate the images coming down on the frame. In each scene there is plenty to remember about my father in law. The screen shows a man with integrity, love, humor, and an infectious laugh. He always said that it was important to be happy under all circumstances, and as I browse through the slide show memories, I too feel a smile come upon my face. During his stays with us here in Boston, his long discussions over many cups of tea varied from medicine, to the mysteries of life, and even spanned many anecdotes and debates about self enlightenment. In the cinema hall of my mind I sit, and realize that through these memories he will always be alive. His loving and intimate discussions are coming back to me, where I now can peer at them with introspect and truly savor each and every moment. Though the story of his life may have ended, his lasting memories linger in all who he has touched, and will stay with us forever. |
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A great soul has left us.It makes us sad.But the end of life is death.So let us pray for this soul.
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