A ray of hope
Google photo of Hindu, Muslim and Sikh unity We often dream of what seems impossible at times but dreams can become a reality if based on some valid reasons for such dreams. This blog looks at those dreams of a wishful thinker…
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A treasure trove of visual delight
Sir David Attenborough Sir David Frederick Attenborough is an English broadcaster and natural historian. He is best known for writing and presenting, in conjunction with the BBC Natural History Unit, the nine natural histories. Those of you who have Netflix, just type Our Planet and see all the episodes there with dazzling colors and clear…
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A new star is now twinkling in the Galaxy
Google photo of Lata Mangeshkar This blog is about a blessed child who won the hearts of all with her divine voice that mesmerized…
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100 most beautiful places in India
Source : Google photo of Holi festival Goa the party hub Unarguably, Goa has to be amongst the first few famous places in India in your twenties. Young and energetic! Amazing nightlife, a variety of booze, beach shacks, and dirt cheap prices – Goa is one of the best holiday destinations in India that makes your trip memorable.…
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The child prodigy Antara
album cover of Antara Chowdhury Bengali children have grown up to the songs of this child prodigy singer, trained by her famous father. Antara Chowdhury is a household name in India, but very few outside…
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The day the river ran red
The demolition of Babri mosque in Ayodhya where pilgrims were shot It is always difficult to read the pages of history books where you learn about the injustices people suffered all over the world who only…
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Two very brave women
Pritilata Waddedar Matangini Hazra Two very brave women who gave their lives for the independence movement in India are remembered here because they made the ultimate sacrifice…
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My heroes: Jatindra Nath Das
Jatindra Nath, a freedom fighter Jatindra Nath Das was born in Kolkata in a Bengali middle-class family. Bankim Behari Das and Suhasini Das gave birth to Jatin Nath Das on 27th November 1904. Jatin was brilliant…
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From riches to rags
Source : Google photo of Begum Wilayat in her last abode. You often come to know of a terrible injustice done to some people in the name of indifference, lack of compassion, negligence of epic proportions and stupidity that resulted in death and misery. But no one takes the responsibility or is brought to account…
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The price they paid for love
Anarkali and prince Salim Have you ever heard of Anarkali? Chances are you have not, so today I will write about a very beautiful girl in King Akbars harem. Akbar saw her return prince Salims smile, and as a punishment she was buried alive in 1599. Her tragic life is a testament to what some…
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My hometown
Evening worshipers at a ghat The hometown has a special place in the heart of all who claim it as their own, even if they do not live there anymore. My hometown is also special to me after all these years, although I now live in another country that has no resemblance to it in…
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Telangana rises like a phoenix
Hyderabad landmark is known as Charminar How an honest leader who is fierce in his determination and resolve to bring development to his people succeeds through hard work gives an example to the whole nation to follow and gives inspiration to others as is…
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A worthy resolve
A time comes in every generation when some youngsters and adults come forward to challenge the rigid society where they live under harsh laws imposed on them by the outdated religious leaders who prevent their aspirations of freedom to choose their faith and a new way of life. Moslems no matter where they live in…
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A story of great valor and courage
Painting of King Prithviraj Chauhan We often read the stories of great people who sacrificed their lives so that we could be free but can not imagine what they sacrificed and how much pain they suffered in the process. Indian history is replete with such great men and women who are the national…
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A day of infamy
The massacre of civilians in Jalianwala park in Amritsar by Dyer The history of the colonialism of the British is stained with atrocities committed in India, but the massacre of innocent people in Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar surpassed all the rest in its sheer brutality and the…
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My heroes: Shri Aurobindo
Sri Aurobindo (Bengali: [Sri robindo]) (born Aurobindo Ghosh; 15 August 1872 5 December 1950) was an Indian nationalist, philosopher, yogi, guru and poet. He joined the Indian movement for independence from British rule, for a while was one of its influential leaders and then became a spiritual reformer, introducing his visions on human…
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Two stories
Bard telling stories First story These are simply two stories that show some light on the ancient practice of female abductions, when they were sold as…
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Yesterday, today and tomorrow
A lamp lighter in yesteryears I look back at what we have discarded in the process of development and remember many things the British brought to India that we do not see anymore. The modern era has ushered India into the computers and cell phones, digital world of TV and communication at a breakneck speed.…
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Poor farmers
The poor and landless farmers are the hardest hit in India, who are exploited by the rich landowners in many parts. Now the government of India has come up with measures to help them so that they too can get some relief from their hardship. Recently a new bill was proposed in the lower house…
