Reflections from the Village Bard
The Supreme Court of India made a landmark decision when it decided that the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya was illegally built on the foundation of a Hindu temple of Ram several centuries ago under the rule of Mughal emperor Babar so the Hindus are now free to build their temple there and the Muslims will…
Concept of heaven and hell People always talk about heaven and hell but most pay only lip service to the words when mentioned by the religionists. I think one should try to understand what it really means and how one can make a heaven or hell for himself right here in this world.…
Today we see the culture of deceit everywhere Some people think that being deceitful works to their advantage but it doesnt. It always comes back to bite them because sooner or later they get caught. The culture of deceit…
Dr. S.K.De Datta ,father of the Green Revolution in rice The Green revolution in rice that came about due to the efforts of many scientists at the International Rice Research Institute in the Philippines was a boon to farmers everywhere because they were able to triple their production with the new varieties and many countries…
Brain drain The so-called brain drain from the poorer countries to richer countries is a process that has been going on for a long time…
Many criminals are allured by the black money they hide Corruption is a global phenomenon that is destroying many economies. Some people steal public money to get rich but pay no consequence because of their political connections so their countries suffer. Many governments have tried and failed to curb corruption because it has become a…
Most people in this world live a mundane life and die of old age but only a lucky few die in their sleep with a smile on their face because they had lived a full life fulfilling all their duties and obligations. They are called the true independent souls. I explain how anyone can…
Transmigration of soul Transmigration of our souls does take place in the mind of the believers of Geeta where Krishna gave advice to Arjuna in the battlefield of Kurukshetra…
Lawrence of Arabia who changed history The courage to overcome challenges of life by taking actions through hard work and sacrifice determines who writes his own destiny. I will give you some examples of such people. The title of this post may be misleading unless I complete the sentence here to understand the full…
Good teachers are rare but bad teachers are not We all have experienced it while we were students . Some teachers were excellent who cared for their students and enjoyed teaching while helping students overcome their difficulties in some subjects like math while there were other teachers who were not so good . We always…