CELEBRATING

YEARS
TOGETHER
Dear Mama & Papa

Fifty years ago, a dream was imagined – of love, laughter, abundance, and affection. That
dream has grown to encompass within it our lives, our futures, and our dreams. We are
grateful for every single day that you taught us how to be a family. This is a small thank you for
everything you have done for us, and a touchstone for the day it all began, 6 October, 1964.

We had a hard time brainstorming what to get the two people in the world who mean every-
thing to us, and who already have everything that matters in the world. So for your golden
anniversary, we have decided to give you a time machine. Just kidding! We are giving you the
gift of memories, just something to reflect on the good times past, and the many yet to come.

Happy Anniversary!

Love
Chinky, Gudiya & Nannu

6 October, 2014
Zindagi – yeh lamha jee lene de

Pehle se likha, kuch bhi nahin

Roz naya kuch, likhti hai tu
Jo bhi likha hai, dil se jiya hai

Ye lamha filhaal ji lene de...

Naino ki mat maniyo re
Naina thag lenge
Naino ki mat suniyo re
naina thag lenge...
In our Gupta family, we were two brothers and four sisters among whom
Rashmi is the youngest. She would always be showered with lots of love and
affection. Popular among her friends, she was liked by her teachers as well
because of her humor and quick wit. She always had a charisma that at-
tracts friends and would have them ready to do anything for her. She always
managed to have her own way.

One incident comes to mind. While growing up, in the days when we did
not have backpacks for school, our mother once stitched new bags. Rashmi
decided that she did not want to carry her bag so she left it on the street and
walked away. Me being the eldest sister, I thought that Amma would get
upset because she just made these bags for us. So, I walked back, picked up
her bag and brought it home.

Another incidence in summer: Every evening we used to go to a park in

our neighborhood. One day while coming back from the park Rashmi
decided she didn’t want to walk back home. So she convinced one of her
friends to give her a piggyback ride.

When she was in high school, she told her music teacher that she can call
a soul (by panchant) and ask questions. Her teacher asked her to do so and
find out if she will pass in the exam she appeared, and Rashmi told her
that she would fail. I just can’t say enough of her multiple qualities; a good
leader, dancer, badminton player, singer, great cook, housekeeper, mother,
wife, and sister!
I want to thank our parents who gave us the sanskars that we all grew up in
the family loving and caring for each other and never had sibling rivalries,
fights, or jealousy.
For the last 50 years, she has been getting her way with Ishwar, also. We all
love you and wish you both a happy 50th anniversary!

Sudha
Aisi nazar se dekha, us zalim ne chowk par
Hamne kaleja rakh diya chaku ki nok par...
Hello!
Can you help me improve this page?

- I’m thinking maybe we can make the three small

pics into circles?
- Should we make all the pics b/w or sepia? or is it
okay to leave it like this?
G
oing down the memory lane some vivid incidents etched in my memo-
ry;going to delhi public library with bhaiya and running away from there
alone because bhaiya was taking too long and the solid firing we got
from papa.bhaiya going for swimming to Talkatora with a friend and coming late
because of a puncture of cycle and my pleading to papa not to beat bhaiya.bhai-
ya buying beautiful hair clips from his pocket money for me.our pooling pocket
money for buying crackers for diwali.first time he took me for an english movie
and icecream there after to tivoli in C.P.him taking me for new year dance, a
white cotton sari with a pink and yellow border with glesha girls with a parasole
from his first salary.my getting excited when he came for holidays from NDA
and crying when he left after vacation.my going to wellington to tell him that i
wanted to get married to jaggy.Jaggy meeting bhaiya at agra during his land tour
and their getting along as “”house on fire”.our trip to kashmir with all the chil-
dren as family. our trip to binaguri,Kalimpong,Gangtok and Phunshling.Rashmi
 Dulhe ka Serra suhaana lagta hai
Dulhan ka to dil deewana lagta hai
Pal bhar main kaise badalte hein rishte
Ab to har apnea begaana lagta hai
50 years ago in the year 1964, mummy and I thought it was
time for Bhaiya to get married. I had a friend Meera in Meerut.

One day while talking to my friend Meera, from Meerut, I men-

tioned to her that the family was looking for an alliance for my brother.

She suggested Rashmi and called her to meet me.

After coming back to Delhi, I spoke to Mummy and Bhaiya. We decided that Bhaiya and
Rashmi should meet informally, and if they approved of each other, then Rashmi’s par-
ents could be approached. I contacted Meera.she invited Rashmi for coffee to Kwality’s.

Bhaiya and I went from delhi.we all met up.had some fun time togeth-
er. while dropping Rashmi home Meera told her the purpose of our being
there and asked her if she likes the boy then the matter could be taken further.

She said yes,i asked bhaiya,he also said yes,that was the foundation of a sol-
id relationship and here they are today after 50 years of being together.

INPUT FROM SUDHA NANI

I remember something after Rashmi and Ishwar met at Meera Saxena’s house. Meera came to
our house told Amma and pita ji about ISHWAR That is how marriage was arranged . It was
done in hurry because Ishwar was going on posting and could no get leave for a year.
 Jin ke sar ho ishq ki chaon
Paoon ke neeche jannat hogi
Wo yaar hai jo khushboo ki tarah,
Hai jiski zubaan Urdu ki tarah
Mere shaam raat meri kaynat
Wo yaar mera saiyyan saiyyan

Chal chaiyan chaiyan

chaiyan chaiyan...
 Ek lamhe mein simat
Aaye hai sadiyon ka safar
zindagi tez bahut tez chali ho jaise
Hawaaon pe likhdo hawaaon ke naam,
hum anjaan pardesiyon ka salaam...
Mom and Dad......My Mom and Dad.......dont know where to start, its because
there is so much that I want to say, and this would be just the right platform
for me to say it aloud. But but but, I have been told to limit my write up by the
Editor in Chief - Neharika Gupta. So in a nut shell, Where I stand - socially
and professionally and the values that I hold today I owe it all to them. Dad
has always been extremely supportive and a guiding light for me in the varried
professional choices that I made. Mom the super loving, super cook and the
the super woman that she is - I still dont know how you did it all mom and
where you got all this energy from. I cannot forget the lookig after and taking
care that Mom and Dad had done for me during my not so few bouts of illness
during school days.

The upbringing that I have been given - I could not have asked for any thing
better or as people say, if given a chance to relive your childhood again what
would you like to have done differently, about the differently bit I dont know,
but yes one thing that I do know for sure is that - I would have them as my par-
ents over and over again and non other.

The two of you are my strength, love you lots - always.

Mama and Papa, you are the best parents in the world. I am indeed fortunate to have
such loving parents. Your practical nature has guided me thru thick and thin when-
ever I have been feeling low. Your words of encouragement when I was with Kush in
Kota and Ashish was in Delhiand later in Arunachal really helped me to sail through.
Both of you have been a guiding force in my life and your support at all times has
indeed been a pillar of strength for me.

Papa, having seen the army life , I always wanted to marry an army Officer, probably
feeling that all army officers should be like my dad - smart with a good personality
and sure enough , I married one.

Mom, being an army officer’s wife had always been a source of inspiration for me. I
have always idolised her. She still is all in one - a great mom, an excellent cook and
a wonderful person.....All In One. I wish I become if not whole , at least a fraction of
her.

Wishing you both a very happy anniversary and many many more years of together-
ness.

Love you loads and loads.......

Gudiya
 "For Two Special People In My Life"
Who gave me an identity, who made me what I am.........my Mama and Papa

It was you who taught me right from wrong,

You taught me to find happiness in the smallest of things......be it a dosa dinner at Guruprasad or a
movie show in the army theatre or a home made cake and pizza.
You gave me the values I am proud of and I try to inculcate the same in Neharika .
You taught me to be happy and contented and today what I am is because of you.
We never know or fully realise how great our parents are
In their own special way
But when we grow and finally learn the way children do
How much their love has really meant
And how thoughtful they have been too
And so this comes with all the thanx u both deserve
For their aren't two dearer parents
Thn the ones these wishes are for
Happy Anniversary Mama & Papa
‘Its Mom and Dad’s Golden Anniversary and it makes me so happy to say that through the years that I have gotten to know
them both, I am proud to boast that I have such lovely and exceptionally wonderful Parents in Law who have always lent a
helping hand (.....unconditional), gave a smile and a dose of cheer during my High’s,Low’s and trying and testing times.Mom
and Dad have been my ever and very so strong pillars of continued support ever since I have been married, especially owing
to the fact that Sid is away from home for majority of the time.’
‘Its your Golden Anniversary and it makes me so happy to say that through the years that I have gotten to know them both, I
am proud to boast that I have such lovely and exceptionally wonderful Parents in Law who have always lent a helping hand,
gave a smile and a dose of cheer during my High’s and Low’s.Mom and Dad have been my ever and very so strong pillars of

I wonder what I should write- cos there is so much to, but words not enough to convey. Simply put, I am lucky to have the
In-Laws the best I could ever hope for. Full of love, compassion, understanding they are like one’s own parents, may be even
more at times.
In Papa one finds companionship and familiarity, may be cos both of us don the uniform. An idol for me in many ways, he
has been a great source of inspiration professionally. He has been a friend, a guide and more than anything else like a Father.
Mama, a true reflection of an army wife has helped both Shefali and myself acquire all the social graces especially required as
part of our daily life. Always concerned, she is extremely lovable and yes a little stern thus balancing the role of the In-laws.
The times I have been away from Shefali are the ones which are the most important to mention here, because if it was not for
their support neither physical nor financial but emotional, it would

50 years of marriage is an accomplishment so hard to achieve. Its a great moment of celebration οf long years of
love, mutual- trust, belonging, partnership and tοlerance. Ιt is really a pleasure tο see you as a perfect cοuple.
Βest wishes for yοur happy Μarried life. I am so privileged and happy tο share that thrοugh the years that Ι
have known you, you have been a great source of strength and inspiration for me. I am indeed so proud tο ap-
plaud yοu today. Μay God continue to shοwer Ηis lοve and Βlessings on yοu for many-many more years tο come.

Rakesh
 I HAVE THE BEST NAANA-NAANI ONE CAN EVER HAVE

NAANA IS LIVELY, FULL OF FUN AND ALWAYS PULLING MY

LEG, BUT I ENJOY IT. I REMEMBER HIM ACTING MY AGE AS I GREW
UP. HOWEVER HIS WORDS OF WISDOM GIVE ME ENCOURAGEMENT.
NAANI, A BIT STERN WITH THE LOOKS IS ALSO NOT FAR BEHIND
WHEN IT COMES TO TEASING ME.

I ADORE THEM FOR THE CONCERN THEY HAVE FOR ME. THEY
RUSHED TO MEET ME WHEN I FELL SERIOUSLY SICK LEAVING EV-
ERYTHING ELSE ASIDE. THEY GIVE ME A LOT OF INSPIRATION AND
I WISH I TOO BECOME A GREAT MAN LIKE MY NAANA AND MARRY
A PERFECT WOMAN LIKE MY NAANI (ON THE LIGHTER SIDE- SINCE
I KEEP RUNNING AWAY FROM GIRLS). For two golden people
whose light shines far greater than they realize

For all the pep talks and leg-pulling

be it shaving
walking kut-kut timmy
kitkat play time
round and roud on the terrace

I remember how no occasion - happy or sad- o

phonce calls to nana-nani.

I rmemeber all the cricket matches we used to

walking kut-kut and Timmy with nana at nigh
scrabble
And nana spinning the three of us round on th
Need a message from Nani boo here...
 Our Kashmir trip was indeed a very special one. We were visiting
buijee in Delhi after my class X boards and no Kashmir vacation
in the air. One fine day phoopajee walked in with five tickets for us
and said ,”join us in Srinagar.”

So the Kashmir holiday happened. Mom and me borrowed wool-

lens from buijee, papa from phoopajee and Chinky ,Gudiya from
Kuku-Biki.

This resulted in a memorable and unforgettable family vacation the

memories of which I cherish to date.

Most enjoyable family holiday

The Kashmir trip.......though I was small and the mem-
ory is a bit foggy but to me it still was the most fun,
memorable, long family vacation, though I am told it
was just around 7 days or so. Frankly speaking I do not
remember much about the grown ups, but we i.e. Didi,
Gudiya, Kuks, Biks and self had the greatest time ever
as kids. For me surely that is the perfect definition of a
‘Family Vacation’.

Kashmir trip... probably our first and most memorable

vacation I remember as a child.
Half a century ago, they say,
A wonderful marriage began that day.
Two beautiful people joined as one,
And worked together to make living fun.
We celebrate now those fifty years;
We raise our glass and give three cheers:
To partners in life in both work and play,
It’s our pleasure to share your golden day.
Happy 50th Anniversary!
We have fond remembrances of the vacations spent together and
the wonderful time we spent with you while growing up.

Our best wishes for this special occasion .

Vini
Vikas, Manisha, Gaurika & Dharini
Vandana, Sunil, Vaibhav & Anandita
Vishal, Seema & Vardaan
Hi,
Here are some thoughts
Wishing mausi and mausaji another 50 years of bliss-
ful life that will be even better than the last 50. As a
kid I always wanted to emulate the carefree and hap-
py lifestyle that mausaji and mausiji had. Here is a
little snippet.
I was very young, impressionable and living in
Meerut. Mausi had driven in from Delhi for a few
days. One night she and my mom decided to go for
a late night movie. Next morning the bumper in her
car had a dent.
IN THIS WORLD THERE SO FEW WHO HAVE
BEEN TOGETHER AS LONG AS YOU. SINCE
THE TIME YOU TOOK UR VOW TO HAVE
EACH OTHER TO THIS DAY THROUGH THICK
AND THROUGH THINS. 50 IS JUST A NUMBER
THE LOVE YOU SHARE IS MORE PRECIOUS
THAN GOLD.TO REJOICE AND CHERISH
WITH YOU
HERE’S A TOAST FOR YOU TWO
WHO KEEPS THE LOVE LIGHT SHINING.
-Anshu, Vrinda, Navin

I asked my mom what happened. She said. "last night

while leaving for the movie Rashmi backed the car
into the light pole but did not even get out to check
the damage because she felt that it will destroy the
mood for the movie. Rashmi said "Its already done,
we will deal with it tomorrow."
To me that was a revelation - how to think about life
to be happy.
Amit

50 year if married life doesnt mean your
old,
It merely means that silver now has turned
to gold.
It's quite an achievement , so we'd like to
say
Hope that you have a wonderful golden
anniversary day.
Some of my greatest stories and fond-
est memories of traveling to India as a
child inevitably end up being about the
times I spent with you Masua and Mausi.
From all the wonderful places you were
stationed to all the mischief I could get
myself into, especially with my cousins.
You two know how to live life, savoring
the precious moments, and making the
precious moments worth savoring. What
always sticks with me is the incredible
humor that you two exuded, not just to
each other but to your children, to me,
and to everyone. They say laughter is the
best medicine, and nowhere is that saying
better exemplified than with the both of
you. I try to emulate this with my family.
Love,
Chetan, Debbie, Maya, and Gavin
Dearest Mausi and Mausaji,some of the loveliest memories I have are with
you both. Our most look forward to summer breaks were with you at
your various postings.
Dear Mausi, your jovial and vibrant personality and Mausaji’s meticulous
planning,discipline and giving us children time made our trips very cher-
ished and memorable.
Your unconditional support made me stronger during my hostel days.
It gave me courage to complete my course as it was first time away from
parents.
On reaching the milestone of 50 years of togetherness,we wish you a long
journey of happiness and joy, with love Soumya-Vijay,Ananya and Aryan

Dear Mausi and Mausaji,

Whenever we go down the memory lane the best summer vacations we had were with you both. Delhi
da, Jhansi etc. cities where we had fun and memories we cherish. Another beautifull memory which in
is watching mausaji get ready everyday for his exercise. Rain, sunshine nothing stopped him. Wishing
both a very happy 50th anniversary.
Regards tanvishal, jharna sheetal

Golden Years bring

memories of love that
has endured,
So many treasures can
be found in memories
so clear,
A love that has grown
richer and deeper
My memories of meeting Ishwar & Rashmi are as vivid today as 41 years ago when I met
them for the 1st time in Dec 1973 at Hanuman Mandir, Delhi before my brother Juggy’s
wedding to Meenakshi. My husband Soma, daughters Anjali and Archana were with me.
Ishwar, Rashmi and Meenakshi were accompanied by Nanhu.
The 1st thing that struck me was the open friendly smile on Ishwar’s face and his upright
gentlemanly military bearing. Rashmi was also very friendly. Needless to say, the rapport
was instantaneous. In all these years I have always felt that Ishwar was another brother of
mine, like Juggy. He was a pillar of support when Juggy passed away under tragic cir-
cumstances. How can I ever forget?
Since Juggy left us, Ishwar is my ‘Rakhi Bhai’ and I always look forward to seeing Rashmi
& him whenever I visit Hyderabad. We may not be able to meet often, but the feeling of
closeness is always there. Last year we celebrated their anniversary & my birthday (6th
Oct) together at Hyderabad.
I wish Rashmi & Ishwar a ‘Happy Anniversary’ with many more to come.
Saroj
(Dr. Sarojini Somashekar)
Dear Mamaji and Mamiji,

Heartiest congratulations to both of you on this golden moment of your

lives. Wishing you many, many more years of love, togetherness and happi-
ness.
It was so wonderful to see and meet you all after so many years.
Remembering you with fondness and loving memories ,
- Avantika, Pranav

Golden memories,
golden days. A golden
life together, a golden
wish for your contin-
ued happiness.
Congratulations to you
Both.
Respected Sir and Madam, On your 50th Anniversary
special wishes from both of us we would’nt miss the chance to wish
you happiness on a special day like this!! We also ex-
press our sincere thanks to you for all that you do to bring happiness
in the lives of all around you. We are touched by your simplicity,-
compassion, understanding and the endeavour you take to fulfill
others dreams.May each hope and dreams of yours be joyfully full-
filled in the years to come.
Sujata and Prashant.
DO WE HAVE A PIC WITH HIM, OF HIM?

MEMORIES OF MHOW
1. It was sometime in 1980 that my husband was posted to the Faculty of Studies. College of Combat
MHOW. He was Lt Col. In the faculty the other officers with whom we clicked were Col Surjit,Col Sondhi
and col Ishwar Chandra. Our children were also of the same age schooling at various schools at Mhow.
The best part was that the ladies Vijaya(self),Kamal (Mrs Surjit Singh) Tutu (Mrs Sondhi) and Rashmi
(Mrs Ishwar Chandra) also clicked very well with each other. My husband had known Ishwar earlier as
they were to gather without families in 25 Div.
2. We started getting close to each other socially and used to meet every weekend at our houses in ro-
tation. We used to go on picnics, shopping and seeing movies together. We used to laugh and joke togeth-
er and pull each other legs. I remember one anecdote which I would like to mention here. My husband
used to tease all the ladies with some thing or the other during our meetings. So the on one of the Rakh-
sha Bandhan day the ladies planned to teach him a lesson. That evening we were all getting together at our
place. So all the ladies brought Rakhies and tied to my husband. This brought out lots of laughter around.
But my husband took it in the same light and started teasing them more.
3. After our tenures we all went to different stations and were in touch with each other till we retired
and settled down at stations of our choices. We were in touch and surjits, Sondhies and self were at Delhi,
Noida and Gurgaon. Ishwars settled at Secunderabad. We used to meet but with passage of time our meet-
ings with Surjits and Sondhis got reduced. But when ever Ishwars came down to Delhi/ Noida or when
ever we went to Secunderabad on Reunion or to visit our Sambhandies at Secunderabad, we found an
occasion to meet.
Dearest Rashmi and Ishwar Bhai, many
happy returns for a very,very special wed
anniversary , May God always bless you
both with the very best on this special oc-
casion and throughout your life. Aameen
Occasions like this just opens up the flood
gates of memories of times spent together
as Neighbours and close friends , where
the door to each other’s homes was always
open and joys and sorrows were shared.
The times we 3 couples spent together was
very special and will be forever etched in
my mind, those were the best days.
I am sure mr . Ameen will be smiling down
from haven in agreement and will be bless-
ing you both too with the very best life can
offer.
Warm regds and lots of duaas.
Fatima.
Dear Rashmi & Ishwar,

As both of you look back with Happiness &

Pride,
upon the 50 cherished years you’ve spent side by
side,
May every memory that you share -of dreams
you’ve seen come true,
help make this a special golden year ,
a happy one for you!

Cheers & Abundant blessings as you celebrate 50

years of Marriage!

Rudras/Dad
Tina, Joy
A very happy anniver-
sary to you uncle and
aunty...Wishing you
loads of happiness and
smiles.. You are one
of the coolest set of
parents I have seen!!!
And you have in every
We would like tο congratulate both of you οn your 50th Wedding Αnniver-
sary. Μay God Βless you and fill yοur life with more love Αnd happiness.

We are honoured to have known you and being enriched by you whenever
we had the privilege of interacting with you. Wish you great many years of
happy married life ahead.

Warm regards

Bhuvnesh, Vidhu, Suveer

When it comes to anecdotes, there are plenty which come to mind but it is not possible to pen all of them
own. But this is my all time favourite.
Every time I speak to Mom and Papa, When the call is on Papa’s cell, Mom always says, ‘Let me talk first
r there will be no masala left for me to talk about!’ If I call up on Mom’s cell, she will hand the phone to
Papa after speaking to me, but after a couple of minyes will get restless and ask him, ‘My conversation was
o short! Why is your conversation so long? Are you discussing the rates of tomatoes, onions, and other
egetables?!’ This usually happens every single time...
Nana’s sister - Usha Bua and family - 3 daughters - anuradha, avantika, priya
Gudiya (choti putul mom)
Naniboo and family
Late Avinash tauji and taiji - one son and daugher (nandini)

Sid and Vibhu's mes-

sage for the 50th Anniv Vrinda mausi-mausa-anshu
- Amit mamu
Somya mausi-mausa-ananya aryan
Tanvi mausi- mausa-jharna sheetal
On Mom and Dad's Sumil mamu - mami - kids
Golden Wedding An- Chetan mamu and family
niversary I wish them Vikram mamu and family

Vandana mausi-and family and kids

Vikas mamu and family kids
Vishal mamu and family and kids

Priynaka mami
Smita mami

Faiza tanmay anant

mami’s siblings
ashish mausa’s siblings