Dear Ena, Anil & Vidya, We were deeply shocked to learn about the sad demise of our dear friend & colleague, Dr Chintamani. His association with us was so special that we find it difficult that he is not with us. Our thoughts go back to several pleasant memories of our long association which we will cherish for a long time to come. Dr Chintamani was very special & very original. I, Dr Sharad had known him since the time he stayed in the RMO's quaters and some of Chintamani's colleagues had told me of the very special original ideas he came out with, to solve difficult situation. I think it would be wonderful to compile these & I plan to talk to some of those who worked with Dr Chintamani. For us Dr Chintamani was very special & we are going to miss this wonderful person who brought hope & gave satisfaction to so many. We take this opportunity to send our heartfelt condolences to you & hope God gives you strength & courage to bear this loss. May his soul rest in peace. Dr Sharad, Dr Vimal Bapat, Dr Anita Patel, Dr Gauri Bapat Amonkar, Shivaji Park, Dadar, India.