As we prepare to celebrate 150 years of Canada’s existence, Canadians are opening up to state “What Canada Means to Me.” Today I am exploring what India means to me and will address what Canada means to me in next week's blog. It is not possible to detach oneself from one’s roots. We remain a composite …
Spelling it out
Once upon a time there was something called a “pen.” It came in many different forms and shapes but performed the one single function it was designed for – using a fluid called “ink,” it produced shapes on another medium termed “paper” – and the act of such inscribing was called “writing.” Savvy people also …
Who, not what are we celebrating?
Diwali and Halloween have come together a day apart, this year. Illuminating our homes to welcome guests for the former; hiding in darkness to get in the right “spirit” and spook visitors for the latter celebration. By some accounts, Halloween marks the end of the harvest season and the start of winter. Growing up in …
Observing observance
“Iftar-e-saum ki jise kuchh dast gaah ho, uss shakhs ko zaroor hai rozaa rakhaa karey Jis paas rozaa khol ke khaane ko kuchh naa ho, rozaa agar naa khaaye to naachaar kya karey” [One who has the means to break the (Ramzan) fast, that person must surely (keep the) fast The one who has nothing …
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