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In Memorium


In Memorium

This section is devoted to remember those who have left us. An excellent way to pay homage to those who leave us in sorrow is to keep their memories alive for ever. This section of our journal is devoted to remember our near and dear ones after they pass into Eternity. We request family members and friends to provide us information or update about any such happenings along with the picture of the departed souls to Deepak Ganju at editor_shehjar@earthlink.net

Akshay Kampasi Akshay, alias Happy, was snatched away by the cruel hands of destiny on 2nd August, 2007. He had just turned 17 five months ago. Born to Mr.Vinay and Prof.Sunita Kampasi on 2nd March 1990 at Srinagar, India, at a time when Kashmiri Hindus were being forced out of their motherland by Pak-engineered Islamic terrorists, Akshay possessed a sharp intellect and impressed all with his ready wit right from his formative years. His educated parents, particularly the mother, imparted the best possible education to the exceptionally talented boy, who had a passion for science and technology, especially computers. He had designed a family website at the age of 15. He loved music and photography. His confidence level was one of his forte. Matured beyond his years, he was a source of strength to all in the family. It was in mid 2006 that the precocious boy was gripped with a deadly malady. The strong willed Akshay fought the disease bravely. Though he was in and out of the hospital for eighteen months, he bore the suffering without a whimper. Finally the brave boy lost the stoic battle of life. His parents, relative and friends could not believe that the loving boy had just left them for good. They still think that he is aroud and is simply playing the game of hide and seek with them. As the name implies, Akshay (the eternal) will live for ever in the hearts of his near and dear ones. Shehjar sends heartiest condolences to the bereaved family. May Akshay's soul rest in peace!

Shrimati Kanta Tiku & Shri Triloki Nath Tiku Shrimati Kanta Tiku (Lovingly called Bujee, maiden name Kanta Bhan) wife of late Shri Trilok Nath Tiku of Batayar and Jawahar Nagar, Srinagar beathed her last on July 6th, 2007. Bujee passed away peacefully in her sleep at about midnight in Bedford, MA“Bujee” was the true partner of her husband and lived a full life of a caring mother, dutiful daughter to her parents and a respected senior of the community who showered everyone with love, and blessings. She will always be remembered as a strong minded, beautiful, dignified, soft spoken, loving, and hospitable women who showered love all around her along with a captivating smile. Sh Trilok N Tiku, (1917-2006) lovingly called “Babujee” lived a life full of handwork, embellished with creative threads, involved in unconventional deeds that gave him satisfaction and fulfilled his obligations towards his family and society. Babujee will always be remembered as an amazing father and grandfather who involved himself in the lives of everyone around him, a true husband who took care of his better half till his last breath, and a natural learner who was always ready to learn everything and from anyone. With love from children and grandchildren. Please click to read tribute to her mother from Arti Kaul: "In the sweet memory of my mother" “Babujee” & “Bujee” are survived by Shanta Kaul , Sister-in-Law from Jammu, India Pran and Raj Tiku , Son and Daughter-in-Law from Bedford, MA Ved Prakash and Nirmala Tiku, Nephew and his wife from Canada Shana and Autar Mattoo , Daughter from Maryland Ashok and Raksha Tiku, Nephew and his wife from Chandigarh Swaranlata and Ashok Raina, Niece and her husband from New Delhi Om and Sarla Tiku , Nephew and his wife from California Rajni and Vijay Dhar, Niece and her husband from California Arti and Arvind Kaul , Daughter and Son-in-Law from Bedford, MA

Dr. J. L Kaul Dr. J.L. Kaul passed away in Delhi, India on August 3. Dr. Kaul retired as the Drug Controller, Delhi. . Dr. Kaul is survived by Anita and Sanjaya Raina, Daughter and Son-in-law, New Jersey Lalit and Sunita Kaul, Son and Daughter-in-law, India Pawan and Chitra kaul, Son and Daughter-in-law, India Kunal and Karan Raina, Grandsons, New Jeresy, US

Dr Arun Fotedar Dr. Fotedar of San Diego, CA (USA), had a sudden and untimely death on July 9th, 2007 A brilliant scientist of our community, Dr Arun Fotedar, M.D., Ph.D., Professor was Director at Cancer Cell Biology Program, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, San Diego, CA 92121. See his profile at: http://www.skcc.org/fotedar.html He has many publications and research papers to his credit. Please see at: http://www.skcc.org/fotedar_refs.html and http://www.biomedcentral.com/search/results.asp?db=pm&terms=Fotedar_A&field=AU He had developed some serious liver complications resulting in his unfortunate and untimely death. Dr. Fotedar was 53 years old. we extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved family, Dr. D.N. Fotedar(father), Shrimati Lakshmi Fotedar(Mother) and Avinash Fotedar(brother)

Sh. Makhan Lal Koul, father of Umesh Koul of New Jersey. Sh. Koul passed away in Delhi, India on August 7. Sh. Koul was 68 years old. Sh. Koul is survived by his wife and two daughters (in India) and son, Umesh Kaul

Sh. Bansi Lal Kak - Journalist B L Kak, a veteran journalist, passed away in New Delhi on August 5th, 2007 after a brief illness. He had suffered brain haemorrhage and was since then admitted in a New Delhi hospital. He was 64 and is survived by his wife and two daughters. B L Kak had joined journalism in 1961 and worked for many reputed dailes like Amrit Bazar Patrika, The Hindu, The News Today, The Week, Lokmat and three leading dailies of state. He had also authored 5 books including ‘Fall of Gilgit’ and ‘Chasing Shadow of Ladakh’. B L Kak is survived by his wife and two daughters. He is the younger brother of veteran journalist M L Kak.(KIP) The demise of veteran journalist BL Kak, has been widely mourned by the people from different walks of life. Governor Lt. Gen. (Retd) S. K. Sinha has expressed grief over the passing away of Kak, the veteran journalist. Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad has expressed profound grief and sorrow over the demise of Kak.In a condolence message, the Chief Minister paid rich tributes to Mr. Kak and said that Jammu & Kashmir had remained a constant subject of his news reports and write ups. In his death, the Chief Minister said, the State, especially his fraternity, had lost a prolific journalist who would be remembered for long by his friends and readers. The Chief Minister conveyed his heartfelt condolences to Mr. M. L. Kak and other members of the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul. Various journalists from both electronic and print media paid their rich homage to departed soul and lauded his contribution in journalism. Nagarjuna Ganju, Kashmiri Pandit Welfare Association, Dilshad Garden, Delhi expressed shock over his death.

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Prof. Kameshwar Razdan In passing away of Prof. Kameshwar Razdan, on March 2nd, 2007, at Stevens Point, WI (USA), the Razdan family lost a son, a husband, a father, a brother, a father-in-law, and a grandfather, and the rest of the community lost a brilliant scientist and a great human being. Dr. Razdan was also actively involved with KOA and contributed as KPI Newsletter Editor from 1991 to 1993. Dr. Razdan earned his bachelor’s degree in physics from Jammu and Kashmir University. He quickly then received his master’s and Ph.D. in physics from Saugor University in India. In 1983 he was a visiting associate professor in the medical physics department at UW-Madison. There he worked on a radiation dosimetry project investigating the feasibility of using a polymer film to measure solar UV (ultra violet) exposure. In the 1970s, with National Science Foundation support, Razdan did research at ITT, Chicago, on thermo-luminescence which resulted in publications in the Journal of Applied Physics and the American Journal of Physics. He became a full professor at UWSP in 1999. What originally began as a one-year appointment in 1967, ended as a life-changing decision as Razdan and his then young family stayed at UWSP for the past 38 years. "I had never traveled outside of India until that fateful flight to Stevens Point," said Razdan. "I brought my wife, Raj, and two young children to the United States and 38 years later we’re still here and everything worked out wonderfully for both my career and my family." In fact, both of his children went on to graduate from SPASH. His daughter, Renu, went on to get a degree from UWSP in 1989. During his tenure at UWSP, Razdan has seen his department evolve as the science and teaching of physics has changed over the years. From 1979 through 1991 he collaborated with fellow UWSP colleagues Ronald Lokken and Allen Taylor, initiating and implementing a minors program in microelectronics and microcomputer systems, both emerging fields of study at the time. To prepare himself to teach these emerging fields of study, Razdan took two microelectronics short courses which allowed him to incorporate this newly gained knowledge into the classroom as well as supervise approximately 30 student microelectronics projects. Professor Kameshwar Razdan Professor Emeritus of Physics & Astronomy, Department of Physics and Astronomy University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481 Retired - 2005 Education: BSc, Jammu and Kashmir University, MSc, Saugor University, PhD, Saugor University. Info from: University of Wisconsin http://www.uwsp.edu/

Shrimati Indrawati Kaul (Bhabi ji) mother of J.B. and Veena Kaul of MI, passed away on January 10th, 2007. Bhabi ji is survived by: Satya Bhushan and Raj Dulari Kaul (son and daughter in law) JB and Veena Kaul (son and daughter in law) Pyari and Ravi Kilam (daughter and son-in law) Manmohan and Mini Kaul (son and daughter in law)

Prof. Moti Lal Wali - A Tribute Passing of Prof. Moti Lal Wali has not only saddened his immediate family but entire Kashmiri Pandit community here and abroad. On September 20th, 2006 Prof. Moti Lal Wali lost his battle against diabetes and left behind his mother, wife, brother, two sons and one daughter along with their respective families and grandchildren. Prof. Wali was one of the most humble and down to earth human beings that our community has seen. Prof. Wali was a self made man who lost his father at a very young age of eighteen years and was entrusted with the welfare of his mother Mrs. Leela Wati and younger brother Mr. Bansi Lal Wali. He witnessed Kabali Raid in 1947 while his father Mr. Niranjan Nath Wali, architect of Zaina Kadal, Srinagar Kashmir was serving in Baramulla. He would let Kabali Raider’s inside the home after having been looted of all material possessions upon successive previous attempts. Wali sahib did not get demoralized with all these setbacks and went on finishing his Masters in English Literature from University of Kashmir and then later on completing his Masters in Library and Information Sciences degree from the prestigious Banaras Hindu University in 1959. He not only surmounted odds against himself but was also instrumental in educating his younger brother who retired recently in late 1990’s as the Director of Education, Jammu and Kashmir, India. Wali sahib’s life is a living testament of one’s courage, strength and determination to overcome challenges and obstacles in life. He never lost sight of his modest and humble beginnings in career and kept his dignity and humility at the panicle of his career. This attribute of his humility has been a guiding light to his entire extended family and will continue to inspire younger generations of Kashmiri Pandit youth here and abroad. During his tenure as the Professor and Chairman of the Department of Library Science and Information at the Kashmir University, Hazratbal, Srinagar Kashmir he trained more than thousand new graduates who are currently serving as the Librarians in various Universities, Colleges and Centers in entire Jammu and Kashmir region and other parts of the India and abroad. He also served in various other capacities such as Dean, Faculty of Arts, Syndicate and Council member of Kashmir University during late 1980’s and early 1990’s. He retired in 1995 and served briefly as the Librarian of the Maharishi Institute of Management in New Delhi, India. He continued to be invited speaker on various Kashmiri Literary issue forums in New Delhi right up until his heavenly abode in 2006. We mourn his untimely death and feel his legacy will be carried out by our Kashmiri Biradhari here and abroad. We also hope that he will continue to inspire young Kashmiri youth in Jammu camps to aim high irrespective of facing current grave existence and challenging circumstances. Prof. Wail’s successful life story needs to be inculcated in Kashmiri Pandit young impressionable youth that hope overcomes despair and never loose sight of bigger and better accomplishments in life. https://www.vedamsbooks.com/no35400.htm A humble tribute to his father from his son Anil Wali


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