Engagement of Jas to Devani in Florence 17 April 2015
We are extremely delighted that our son Jas proposed to Devani in Florence. We do not have details for the wedding yet but I expect next year would be suitable for them as Devani is still studying at...
View ArticleJiva Hill Resort 9-10 May 2015 Top Of The Air
Dear Virgina and Ian,Top of the Air, We arrived at Jiva Hill early afternoon deciding to rest up after our exhausting journey from Genthod to Jiva Hill that took us all of less than 20 minutes! It was...
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Engagement Congratulations for Jas and Devani
Engagement Congratulations forJas and DevaniEngagement Congratulations for Jas and DevaniCongratulations!!! This is wonderful news. You must be ecstatic, one wedding this year and one next year....
View ArticleKandiah VANNIASINGAM
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees announces with profound regret the death ofMr Kandiah VANNIASINGAMFormer Staff Memberon 26 July 2015 at the age of 64 in Tunis, TunisiaMr. Vanniasingam...
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Kandiah 26 July 2015
He was my great friend of more than 30 years. I cannot understand how this sad news has come about. We loved him so much. He was the heart and soul of all friendships in and out of the office. We...
View ArticleGoodbye Kandiah
Goodbye KandiahIf life could be measured with generosity, then the life of Kandiah should have gone on forever. If kindness could be measured with longevity than we would have never lost our dear...
View ArticleFather of the Bride speech for Natisha at the Civil Wedding
Chelsea Town Hall, London8 August 2015, 5pm Many Congratulations on your perfect Wedding Day. This is the day we’ve been waiting for – your wedding day – at the Chelsea Town Hall, what a perfect...
View ArticleFather of the Bride Speech Montreux Palace Hotel, Montreux, 14 August 2015
One-Minute Past MidnightCongratulations Natisha and Andrew –this is the day that your mother and I have been dreaming about.What a fabulous ceremony1Sat Siri Akal, Namaste, WelcomeWelcome to the...
View ArticleBridemaids Speech by Hariet 14 August 2015
There was a girl living in Battersea 11 years ago today,With a face like Princess Jasmine and a body like Beyonce.I later came to know this beauty to be,The one and only: Miss Virdee!Who, I very soon...
View ArticlePhotograph 51 - 14 October 2015
While we were in London last week we managed with great difficulty to get tickets for Photograph 51. It's about the discovery of DNA and the role played by Rosalind Franklin. It was a wonderful play...
View ArticleFarewell Sir Professor Tom Kibble 2nd June 2016
I am deeply saddened to hear this news. Tom indelibly marked our field of particle physics and was rightly considered to be one of the few sculptors of the standard model of particle physics. His...
View ArticleLacustre, Ouchy, Lausanne, 21 July 2016
If you are looking for a place to chill out in Ouchy, Lausanne, head to the newly opened funky bar and restaurant at Lacustre on the port opposite the Beau Rivage Palace Hotel. We organized a...
View ArticleFather of the Groom Speech, Beau Rivage Palace, 22 July 2016
1. Jas and Devani – What an incredible - ceremony! And Devani you looked breathtaking beautiful today.2. Now Devani – before I start - welcome officially to our family! Finally! You are the perfect...
View ArticleAiglon College Graduation Speech 2016
Aiglon College Graduation Speech 2016 Distinguished Guests,Faculty of Aiglon College and Graduands,It is a great pleasure and an honour for me to give this year’s Graduation speech.I have agonized...
View ArticleIsabel Whitcomb 1998- 2016
Isabel Whitcomb 1998- 2016Isabel, loving daughter of Giles and Susan Whitcomb passed away in Durham, North Carolina on 2 October 2016 after a long and difficult two year battle with severe...
View ArticleIsabel
I spoke to Susan this morning, I don't think she will ever get over this. In fact she told me she will never recover from this. She had taken every precaution to ensure that Isabel was well looked...
View ArticleIsabel Whitcomb Obituary 1998-2016 Be Strong
Memorial Day, Saturday, 8th October, 2016Duke Memorial Methodist church in DurhamBe StrongIsabel had the most beautiful spirit. She was playful, loving, stayed close to her brother Philip for support...
View ArticleIsabel Whitcomb Obituary 1998-2016 Be Strong
Memorial Day, Saturday, 8th October, 2016Duke Memorial Methodist church in DurhamBe StrongIsabel had the most beautiful spirit. She was playful, loving, stayed close to her brother Philip for support...
View ArticleFrom Fay to Friends
Good afternoon to my two sister, and my close friends:Thanks, GInny and Kay for your consoling emails. A big heartfelt thanks to Julie for arranging to send my condolence message and flowers online....
View ArticleEulogy for Isabel
Dear Susan from FayThis has been a most rewarding and inspirational viewing. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. Faith Jones is someone I would love to meet. So powerful and yet subtle, so...
View ArticleCarole, full of good humor RIP
Dear Friends,This year we lost Carole who attended our lunch on many occasions. She was a fun loving person always affable and jovial and it was lovely to see her during our very special festive...
View ArticleAt the Victoria and Albert Museum with Shashi Tharoor
At the Victoria and Albert Museum with Shashi Tharoor, London, 28th February 2017Does anyone remember our colleague Shashi Tharoor back in the early 80's when we were working in the old CWR building?...
View Article70 Years Partition
NamesteJai Swami Narayan!Also happy BalewerA very Happy Rakshabundan day, 6 August 2017Dear brothers and sisters.On behalf of my mother,Being a very auspicious year, it is a great pleasure for me to be...
View ArticleWalking on Tiptoes, Isabel Whitcomb
I remember young Isabel in my house in Geneva in 2004 playing in the pool with my kids, walking on tiptoes. She was beautiful with glorious blonde hair, slender like a ballerina, dainty as a daisy...
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