I am prone to putting my foot in my mouth, not infrequently. This blog likely is no exception. This is the time of year when most people start to (are conditioned to?) “think of those who are less fortunate”, family and friends, including those that might have remained out of mind for a long time …
Communal kitchen serving humanity
The Sikh community worldwide recently celebrated the 550th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev ji, their first Guru. Gurpurab (literally, the Day of the Guru) marks the birthday celebration for each of the Ten Sikh Gurus, with Guru Nanak’s Gurpurab being celebrated with particular fervor and special prayers. Guru Nanak is considered the Founder of …
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 …