From time immemorial, Orbiting this planet earth, Witnessing lovers Mooning over me, Making love, Manufacturing promises, Weeping over broken promises, Resurrecting promises. Perceiving my Venerated aura, Tranquil Radiance, Warm indifference, Absolute allure, As sprinklings of joy in their lives. I am not in a meditative trance, My infinite loveliness, Scaring everyone away. They love me… Continue reading The Moon

I strongly believe that people like our Ex- Election Commissioner, James M Lyngdoh does not possess the right to retire. Today when I heard the news about re-polling in more than 500 booths, (the honour of re-polling of around 400 booths goes to a particular State). India will always need him; even Afghanis want him… Continue reading He does not have the right to retire!

I cannot live a lie. I cannot hide private SMSes, I cannot resist recording telephone conversations, I cannot defy this perennial urge to speak to TV channels (of course for a few millions) or write a book about my private and torrid affairs to rich and famous and powerful. You know I am not on… Continue reading ‘Truth alone triumphs’

My death procession was passing through the posh colony I lived. I was suitably decorated according to the latest trends. Ah!!! I liked the scented water in which my body was bathed. I adored the faint perfume of jasmine garlands (the smell takes you to the brink of madness!) surrounding my body. Hummm.. My sons… Continue reading Success & Success!

I am often told to control my temper. Right from the childhood. I was never considered to be a good girl. One thing or another is always lacking in me. I often try to exercise self restraint and acquire cool airs. But my efforts often mock me. Only I know how hard I tried to… Continue reading Are you part of the problem or the solution?

Beverly Hills, Park Avenue, Eton, Stanford….., Cambridge……. I see these names while traveling in the heart of the capital or in and around Delhi. Have we lost all self respect? Doesn’t it prick our conscience a bit? If anyone is buying a flat in Gurgaon, whatever I chose to name that apartment, it will never… Continue reading Imperialism

Why VHP, Bajrang Dal, Shiv Sena keep harping on Hindus and Hinduism? They target MNCs, McDonald’s, Pizza Hutts, KFCs, Valentines, MF Hussains, Fires, Waters, Earths …… Why not they give a closer look to any hep and mod crowd. Be it models, film stars, industrywallahs, socialites. They all adhere strictly to the norms of Hinduism.… Continue reading Hinduism in Danger?

Moisture threatened to gather in my eyes. They became more ominous, because water drops were about to spill out. I had seen a handcuffed man, escorted by two uniformed men, for the first time in my life. I was thinking about all the things written by great philosophers, thinkers and the French Revolution and what… Continue reading Similarity

Everybody knows Primary education in India is in a dire state. There are lots and lots of primary schools without any building and teacher. They only exist on paper. And money sanctioned by government for these schools beeps in the bank account of government officers as their hearts leap for India. Then I hear this… Continue reading Winner or Rat Racer ????

I was watching National geographic. Its awe inspiring when you see any natural setting in its full glory. Suddenly the screen showed big majestic elephants in desert. An old couple was filming them. That couple was together for 35 years spending major chunk of their lives in wilderness. Suddenly my mind reeled back to all… Continue reading Legendry Love Stories

I remember a small girl. Exceptionally bright and naughty. I think in every primary school’s exam they follow the same pattern of sitting arrangement. One junior and one senior on a single bench. That naughty girl was in fifth class. Beside her, another tiny tot of third standard used to sit. The naughty girl often… Continue reading Maintaining First Rank in the Class

I died in the prime of my youth. It was just a road accident. Within one week my soul clamored for a visit to dear earth. I was longing to see my near and dear ones. My spirit drifted to the earth. My mind was taking a trip down memory lane. I was a star… Continue reading Devotion:

I was reading in Thelosthighway, how a winner of Nobel Prize in literature in 2001 and his wife were having identity crisis with a kid who might be in the age bracket of his great-grandson. He was visiting IIT-Delhi for some convocation. I remember one more incident, where the same Nobel Laureate was shouting on… Continue reading Fifteen Minutes of Fame

Since independence, India was neither fortunate enough to have a charismatic leader like Turkey’s Mustafa Kamal Pasha, who could have taken the nation to the path of development single-handedly, nor had we inherited the sound infrastructure, robust economy or institutions from our previous rulers which could have led us to development automatically. We had build… Continue reading Emergence of Middle Class

An Indian guy working abroad was looking for a would be bride in US and was lamenting their headyweightedness so much so that he posted his grief to a public messageboard. I found an interesting response to his rant and raves. ======================= I was reading views posted in the coffeehouse. I am sorry, I can… Continue reading 95 % of Desi Girls in US : Why so much Headweight?

Relax and enjoy: I was reading about Nalanda university and its ancient glory. How this university had introduced astronomy as a separate branch from mathematics. It was the world’s first residential international university. It functioned uninterrupted for 700 years. The Chinese pilgrim Hieun Tsang was awe struck with the size of its library. The university… Continue reading Nalanda – Ocean of Knowledge

I was reading Amar’s blog today. He has given pretty interesting insights into experimenting. His blog sets me thinking too, though on entirely different lines. I narrowed down my thinking on those who experiment with hearts! Not with their own hearts but with others. When I am in the mood, I keep on experimenting with… Continue reading Experiments

It means, He respects your principles as his, And never plays with them. It means, He honors your faith, Without tempering with it. It means, He gives his soul to you, To guard it. It means, Not losing your self respect, But giving your self respect to him, And He will never abuse it. It… Continue reading Love

I have specially set aside the “The Asian Age” of 17th & 20th January 2004 for writing this post. “The Asian Age” recently collaborated with “The New York Times”. I have read one statement made by the wife of the presidential candidate Howard Dean. January 20th 20004, carried this screaming headline:- “Dean’s wife joins him… Continue reading President’s wife