Reflections from the Village Bard
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…
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 and understanding over a longer period of time.…
Night club dancers 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 a very long…
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…
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 looks at different reasons people get married…
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 that favor male children in patriarchal societies. We…
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 space with others, knew their neighbors quite well…
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 Mary was of royal descent and survived by escaping to France…
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 careful in parting with their hard earned cash. In todays…
Nadia Comaneci Nowadays we hear many scandals regarding doping in games to gain advantage which is very unfair to those athletes who do not take drugs. This blog focuses on this issue and gives good examples of Nadia Comaneci who at a very young age proved that one can achieve greatness without drugs.…
Imprinting a child with positive or negative thoughts can make all the difference between a good person and a bad person later when he grows up. The blog looks at the reasons why people tend to imprint a child negatively and how it impacts the child and the society in general later, sometimes…
We are now pressured to consume manufactured goods daily through the advertisements in the media 24 hours a day . The result is the shameful materialism that makes people live beyond their means in order to accumulate things they usually do not need but clutter their lives. Simple living becomes just wishful thinking. The…
Vanity is found in all people everywhere. Only the method of showing the vanity varies that makes it interesting. From primitive adornment in Africa to expensive cosmetics elsewhere, vanity and what it attains is explored here. I am often amused at the sheer vanity of women in general and some men in certain…
The new technology of Virtual Reality is already available to the common people that allows them to see and feel something that is unreal but there is a hidden danger that can blur the line between the real and unreal in the mind of a weak person who can be affected. This focuses on such…
Ruins of Harappa showing meticulous planning 10000 years ago The household cleanliness depends upon the disposal of waste be it kitchen or toilet waste in a manner that is effective that does not spread disease and pollute the environment. So building toilets is a necessity and not a luxury anywhere. This post shows how…