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Human Beast of Burden

Human Beasts of Burden – the middle class Are the Indian middle-class parents compulsive load-bearing animals? It seems so they are. I am addressing people of our age group who are now anywhere between 60 to 80 years of age. I am one of them. We have the unique capacity to discover burdens out ofContinue reading “Human Beast of Burden”

A Tribute to the Creator of Fridenstal

A Tribute to the Creator of Fridenstal ,a place with a Special Heart A Summer Family Holiday made special at Fridensatal, a swift get away plan from the Hot Summer of Delhi. With my extended family, I visited Friedenstal, the Peace Valley, from 11th to 12th Jun. During my short stay, I truly appreciated the resort.Continue reading “A Tribute to the Creator of Fridenstal “

Sustainable Construction

Sustainable Construction to save our Earth The word ‘sustainable’ denotes judicious usage of the earth’s resources to make the earth a better place to live for ourselves and our coming generations. However, unfortunately, the construction industry and its ancillary industries are instrumental in creating a giant carbon footprint in India through the rampant usage ofContinue reading “Sustainable Construction”

Anxiety Disorder- A Bane of Modern Times

Anxiety Disorder – A Bane of Modern Times “A constrictive feeling of worry, nervousness or unease about something with an uncertain outcome” or “a strong desire that something should or should not happen leading to mental malady”– are the words the dictionary tries to describe anxiety. It is a part of the different emotions, i.e.Continue reading “Anxiety Disorder- A Bane of Modern Times”

Full Body Scanners in Airports

Reason for Full Body Scanners in Airports across the globe For several decades now, Airlines have been grappling with the problem of hijackers. These criminals or fanatics use the threat to blow up an aeroplane with passengers and crew on board to make the authorities give in to their demands. Transport Security Administration The jobContinue reading “Full Body Scanners in Airports”

A Lesser Know Manali

Lesser Known Manali, a Perfect Summer Vacation Introducton. We all know that Manali is one of the most beautiful places of India and it is currently one of the most popular tourist destinations too. The naturally radiant weather, lofty mountain peaks and lovely greenery of the place is something that probably every traveller in India is familiarContinue reading “A Lesser Know Manali”

The Indian New Year

The Significance of the Indian New Year The second day of April is celebrated as Indian New Year. Navratri (Nine Auspicious Nights) also starts on this date. Let us appreciate the significance of this sacred date: As per Brahma Puran, this is the day when Lord Brahma had started creating the Earth and its inhabitants. This wasContinue reading “The Indian New Year”

Did Gandhari Really Deliver 101 Children?

DID QUEEN GANDHARI REALLY LOVE HER HUSBAND AND ACTUALLY DELIVER 101 CHILDREN? Shakuni was the only surviving brother of Gandhari. Earlier, I wrote a blog on Shakuni, explaining why he was an admirable man, not a crafty conspirator. Now let us talk about Gandhari, the so-called mother of 101 Kaurav siblings. After losing his chance toContinue reading “Did Gandhari Really Deliver 101 Children?”

Dispensing Death for Pleasure

Dispensing Death for Pleasure– Prequel of Dispensing Death for Pleasure Siraj was the single name he had. He was a child of destiny. At the age of two or three, most probably he had come with his parents to visit Kutab Minar in New Delhi, and got lost. His parents could not be traced, andContinue reading “Dispensing Death for Pleasure”

The Child Inside you: Holi Special Poem

The Child Inside you- Bengali Poem Translation for Holi Festival ( Festival of Colour) If someday you lose your way and accidentally stray – Far away from home, the place where your stay. You’ll see them playing under a tree’s shadow – An ancient solitary tree that stands in the meadow. Are those kids forContinue reading “The Child Inside you: Holi Special Poem”