Reflections from the Village Bard
I have often seen spoiled children who create a scene in public by making faces if someone looks at them or stick out their tongue to show their rude behavior. Their parents just look but do not scold them or castigate them. Often such action leads to more bad behavior that disturbs everybody. …
photo of Timbuctoo in Mali today. Each country I have visited or lived in during my long years of working in rural development is unique so Mali is also unique, but its people are…
Evolution of life from birth to death We all know a basic fact of life. We know that once we are born, we live for a certain length of time and then die one day. This…
photo of downsizing your life and living a better life. We look for a happy ending in our life but unfortunately many of us will die someday unhappily alone and without loved ones nearby. But it does not have…
A doctor takes care of his patient We all have to deal with the high cost of medical care no matter where we live in the world. This hurts the poor more…
This blog is about the immigrants who move to other countries where they become citizens, so they face the conundrum to be or not to be a Roman in Rome. The blog also shows how immigrants change to assimilate into their new country, job and the society where they live and gladly throw away…
The international crop research centers were established for the purpose of developing new high yielding varieties of various crops and the improved management practices so it had a tremendous impact worldwide in the food production. It continues to do so today and helps farmers harvest better yields while improving the quality but the research centers…
The issue of surrogacy comes to light because of the advances in the medical technology that makes it possible. Yet it remains a taboo subject in many societies where women prefer to have their own kids whether or not they are financially fit to do so. This results in the population explosion in the poorer…
A man helping another to climb up the mountain All relationships need maintenance meaning you have to work hard to maintain any relationship be they within the family or outside. Just like a newly planted seedling, you have to water it and care for it but human relationships are more fragile that need more care…
Night club dancers imitating Western culture The blind imitation of the Western culture that contradicts your own values and traditions is something to be avoided unless you are rebellious of your own values. There is always something beautiful in your tradition of dance, music or some form of entertainment that has been practiced since…
Tribal, storyteller in Africa The oral tradition of storytelling among some people is still practiced where no written language is available because it is the only way to pass on the past history to the next generation. But we see now this oral tradition is on the decline due to technological changes and spread…
Man in office attire holding up a cardboard saying “Looking for a job” The ever growing population in any country seeks employment because it is necessary to earn a living. When they depend on the government to employ them, they find it nearly impossible because no government can provide jobs to each and every citizen.…
Woman giving a drink of water to a malnourished baby I knew a couple who had a daughter. She was born with a birth defect that caused her terrible headache as fluid buildup in her brain that exerted pressure. She had surgery and a tube was inserted in her skull to drain the fluid but…
Two people taking a great risk flying off a ledge in a wingsuit People play all sorts of violent games for fun because they get a high dose of adrenaline at the risk of their life. This suggests alternatives to get high without the risks or choose a career that is noble like the defense…
Silhouette of a father holding the hand of a toddler walking into sunrise A child is the father of the future generation and is responsible to pass on the values he has learned from his father. The values he teaches the next generation determines the rise or the decline of the society so he has…
Bride and groom hold hands covered with henna The institution of marriage in many societies is undergoing some changes that are demanded by the present time and the parties concerned. These reforms are demanded by both men and women so certain traditions are being discarded and are being replaced by newer trends. The blog…
A girl adds red powder to her brother’s forehead Most of us have siblings although the modern middle class families have less children due to economic pressure. In large families often we see the friction between the siblings due to many factors, selfishness being one of the reasons. Others may fight due to inheritance issues…
ROWS OF IDENTICAL HOUSES MADE OF INFERIOR MATERIALS The rampant development without considering the social nature of human beings is the subject here, that emphasizes the need for social interaction to reduce loneliness and apathy. There was a time not too long ago when people lived in closer proximity to each other, shared the living…
A painting of Jesus and his wife Mary Magdalene at his feet The historical Jesus and Mary Magdalene are of great importance to those who are interested in knowing who Jesus really was and why his wife Mary Magdalene was vilified by the Catholic church in the Bible as a mere prostitute. History shows that…
A fake guru convincingly talks to a young woman in India It is nothing new that unscrupulous people try to take advantage of simple minded people in the name of religion, giving rise to the industry of fake gurus. The post warns of such fake religionists everywhere and caution the gullible people to be more…