KQA co-founder Wing Commander Mulky passes away

Wing Commander G.R. Mulky, 'Wingco' to all Bangalore quizzers, passed
away early this morning. He was 82.

He had had a bad fall in December, suffering several rib-fractures.
Complications brought on by his age kept him bedridden for the last
few weeks, a cruel restriction for someone of his energy and
independence. He slipped into a coma earlier this week and was granted
rest today.

Those familiar with the quizzing scene in Bangalore will remember that
Wingco had founded the Karnataka Quiz Association in 1983 in
partnership with other enthusiasts and ran its affairs with great
determination till the year 2000. He was similarly involved with the
founding of Sursagar, a society devoted to promoting Indian Classical
Music. Wingco was also actively involved in counselling activities for
the old in association with the voluntary organisation Vishwas.

Wingco gave quizzing in this city the character that defines it to
this day. We will miss him in more ways than are possible to name.
When Ochintya and I visited him last, he managed enough lucidity in
the midst of terrible pain to utter the words "Wherever we are, we
will be together." That moment, as well as several others, go today
into the making of an evergreen memory.

Wingco's funeral will take place tomorrow at 10 a.m.

The quizzes announced for tomorrow will be held as originally
scheduled. The first question will be asked at 10 a.m -- we can think
of no tribute more fitting.

Regards

Arul Mani
Karnataka Quiz Association