Dehradun, May 30 -- Culinary Chronicles

He was extremely choosy and fussy about food. Weighing around one hundred and thirty kilos, he stood over six feet three inches tall when he rose onto his hind legs.

Raised in a military home, he became disciplined, detail-oriented, and particular about certain aspects of life. Yet, he made adjustments in times of need-except in his dietary habits. Our Saint Bernard!

He voyaged for thousands of kilometres in a sedan without complaint. Despite his imposing size, he had the ability to fit into the corners of army guest rooms, with the only requirement being an effective air conditioner to keep him cool.

Once, while we were staying in the Officers' Mess of the Vajra Corps at Jalandhar, Tuesday's br...