Golden Jubilee

 Today is 16th September 2025. It is the 50th anniversary. Yes, the Golden Jubilee. When I go back it was on the 16th September 1975, I had joined the banking service. It was The Bank of Cochin Ltd at Puthiyakavu, Mavelikara. 

When my Papa had retired on 31stJanuary1975, from the KDHPCoLtd Munnar at the age of 58, I was 24. I turned 25 on 20th April that year. At Munnar, we were staying in a Bungalow. Papa was Mechanical Foreman there. 

Papa moved to Thalavady on retirement. We had a ramshackle dwelling place. He had no pension. I had no job. My siblings were in College. People used to belittle me as I didn't have a job to support my family. I was the eldest. My Mummy's twin brother, sad at the predicament of the family, asked me why I did an MA in English. I quietly replied I liked the subject. It was as if I had been an irresponsible son to the parents who had showered nothing but love on me.

Well, I went for interviews after interviews. Nothing clicked. 

Then it happened. I was appointed by The Bank of Cochin Ltd as an executive trainee.

At Munnar I had grown up watching the High profile Managers of the Company. It had put in me the longing to become a Manager. I never knew what management was. I never knew what a manager did. My posting in the bank was the stepping stone to become a Bank Manager. 

I was happy my desire was fulfilled. The family was happy I had a job to support them. 

It had been a terrific journey the past 50 years. Whatever I am today is the sequel to the faltering steps I took on this date 50 years ago. The blessing of God had been with me all these years. 

True, there had been ups and downs. Everything did not go as I perceived. But I have no complaints. Life has taught me quite a lot. It has given me a family. I try my best to give back to the society as much as I can for the fruitful life I had been blessed with.

My love of English has remained with me all along. It has enabled me to publish my first book, 'A Walk Through The Rain' on the 18th of August 2025.

I know I am never a big time writer. But I am happy I could do it. 

The crucible of happiness and agony has created me. 

Lila reminded me today it's the Golden Jubilee.

 Yes, it is, I agreed.