Once upon a time …. These words have excited us through the ages, suggesting the start of a pleasant bedtime session (for kids I hasten to add, not adults). From time immemorial, until the written word gained currency and people could afford published works, community folklore and family traditions were transmitted orally. Ancient scriptures, religious …
Faking Authenticity?
The late mystic Osho related a story about two friends setting out for a walk early one morning. Said one to the other, “Oh, look at that lovely rose; the bud is just starting to blossom and looks beautiful with dewdrops glistening on its unfurling petals in this early morning light”. With barely a glance …
Poppycock!
Recent news headlines have reminded me of this expression, hardly ever heard these days. It means “nonsense, rubbish, meaningless” etc., and is possibly a legacy from the days of the British army officers in India. A storm in a teacup, is how I view Mr. Cherry's recent diatribe respecting the Remembrance Day Red Poppy. A …
Wistful autumn evenings
Bhakra Nangal is a small town in the Punjab, famous for the first hydro-electric power generation plant set up in India. Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru referred to is as a “new temple of a resurgent India”. Nangal also has a Fertilizer Plant and Heavy Water Factory. The town is located at the base of the …
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