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‘Boy’gone heirs

Sunday Herald. Deccan Herald. May 29, 2011 http://www.deccanherald.com/content/164717/boygone-heirs.html Just over nine years ago, I was this miracle maker that produced the most wonderful 21 inch wonder of all – a Baby Boy! I was congratulated, applauded and celebrated. Add to that, I had provided the family the first grandson of the generation, the only one in a decently long line of probables. Some time back, a dear one brought back old memories. The stimulus for this talk was a young couple, in the close circle, expecting their baby. Speculation was rife on whether my son’s exclusivity would be challenged! Well, that record remains for the time being, but as for my personal glory, let’s just say, “I know the feeling”. To set the context here on, I must explain that I have the fortune to be amidst the fun-loving, academic and professionally very well accomplished, who continue to further their illustrious ilk. So while I had comforted myself with the thought that this obses