Famous Urdu Shaayar (Poet) Nida Fazli writes: Ye kyā azaab hai sab apne aap meñ gum haiñHow distressing, everyone is so self-absorbedZabāñ milī hai magar ham-zabāñ nahīñ miltā(that while) a tongue (language) is at hand, we cannot locate (any)one who speaks in the same tongue Language is the foundation of a culture, holding knowledge amassed …
Make a choice
Today, I have chosen to share random thoughts with you my dear readers and friends. My “intemperate” and “politically incorrect” views might offend some. Reader discretion is advised. All of us aspire to lead healthy, work-life balanced lives. Gyms, walking, cycling, yoga, meditation and “quality time” spent with family and friends. Great conversation starters all, …
Oy! Coolie … drop your baggage
Train journeys in India are always a unique experience. Over eight years ago when I started my blogs, I had reminisced ( https://wealthisnotmoney.com/2017/11/11/journey-onwards/) about train travel in my childhood. My previous blog remains incomplete as I had left out an intrinsic component of the great Indian Train journey – the coolie (porter.) The dictionary defines …
Thanksgiving
Maarsii. Nakurmiik. Miigwech. Thank you. Merci. Dhanyavad. Shukriya. Shukran. Danke. Tashakkor. Asante. Na gode. Most languages and local dialects the world over have an expression for “thanks”. Saying “Thank you” or “Thanks” is now almost intuitive, whether to a service provider, a friend or family member offering something or to a stranger helping us through …
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