Faiz Ahmed Faiz (1911 – 1984) was a Pakistani poet par-excellence. A staunch Marxist, he was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature and awarded the Lenin Peace Prize. His strong opposition to illiberal political and religious ideologies resulted in frequent jail sentences and forced or self-imposed exile in England and Lebanon. In 1990, Pakistan …
Smorgasbord
A dear friend and I met recently for our monthly lunch. It is always the same location and pretty much the same menu – a cool one accompanied by guacamole and nachos, followed by soup and a sandwich with coffee to conclude our session that usually extends from 12.30 pm to 3.45 pm. In spite …
Passing time … time pass?
Once again, crystal balls will be dropped in Time Square, NY and elsewhere while fireworks will light up the skies around the world as we bid farewell to a decade and prepare to welcome 2020. Personal resolutions will be made and in some cases, may even survive the passage of time beyond the first few …
Being a Grinch
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 …
