Reflections from the Village Bard
The value of frugality is discussed here. It has shaped many nations after the last war but the concept of borrowing money to spend and not saving to meet the needs is sweeping the world with devastating impact on the lives of people who default. In the daily struggle of life, one thing…
Not everyone can become a star but anyone can rise above his mediocrity if he tries hard enough. I look at ways one can find his hidden potential to improve himself. Who has not seen the falling stars that leave a long streak of light in the sky? It means the death of a…
The term servant taken literally can be demeaning and derogatory to any human being. I look at the master servant relationship under different situations and expose its malevolent nature. We humans have always demanded others to serve us to meet our daily needs. How we demand has changed over the centuries but the servant…
Food is what people eat so what they do not eat is not food even if it may be food to others. We see a tremendous variety of food in every country that shows the special way they prepare it with exotic herbs and spices but some simpler food are also delicious. People often…
Who is your soul mate We all look for someone we can call our soul mate who understands us and helps us become a better person but most never find their soul mates. I look at the qualities of a true soul mate and how to identify him or her. The word soulmate often…
Nathuram Godse shot Gandhi dead in New Delhi on January 30, 1948 Nathuram Vinayak Rao Godse is seen by millions of Indians as a true patriot who acted in the best interest of the nation no matter how much scorn had been heaped on him by the Congress party at that time. His last words…
A few years ago, I took up the idea that I could write about some social issues about which I felt strongly enough and let the world know how I felt about them. So, I became a sort of armchair activist to bring a focus on the ills that people face in any society…
Consequence of the earthquake in Haiti People continue to die needlessly when their old and dilapidated houses collapse on them all of a sudden but there is nothing sudden about it because such disasters can be prevented by evacuating…
A gambling addict worries at his cards The addiction to gambling destroys millions of people as surely as drugs and alcohol. Its lure enslaves people who only end up in a bad way. I look at the perils of gambling addiction and how to not fall into the trap it sets for you…
Amira Willighagen , a child prodigee This post is about two extraordinary child prodigies who are already famous and are well on their way to greater acclaim worldwide. I will tell you about two incredible child prodigies who barely need an introduction because they are becoming so famous on their own. I want…