When doctors discharged Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer from the hospital after he had to spend a week there after showing symptoms of pneumonia, they asked that he take complete rest and stay away from official functions. But with people from all walks of life arriving at his residence ‘Satgamaya’ to celebrate his 100 birthday, Justice Iyer had no option but to take part in the festivities. Despite his ill health, the jurist who spent a large part of his 100 years working among the people, received eminent guests and interacted with visitors. He attended a function organised in his honour at his residence and accepted the kind wishes and prayers of his well-wishers. Having spent a few minutes at the function, Justice Krishna Iyer heeded his doctors’ advice and took a break from the busy day to rest. Until, of course, the next high profile visitor arrived to meet him.
Now, ‘Touch of Love’
Marine Drive is the preferred location for unique campaigns these days. After the ‘Kiss Of love’ agitation, which created ripples across the country, the ground bordering the backwaters of Kochi will witness a new campaign, ‘Touch of Love’ on November 16.
One may say that the name of the latest campaign might have been inspired by the original agitation, which drew more onlookers and protesters than the campaigners. However, the ‘Touch of Love’ has nothing controversial attached to it.
It will see humanitarian workers, social activists and Corporation councillors converging at Kochi to spread the message of compassion to elders. It will drive home the message that elders in the family should be taken care of and not to be dumped in old age homes.
The campaign, sans controversies, is unlikely to invite onlookers and protesters to Marine Drive.
