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 …
Hope springs eternal
It has been (yet) another difficult week of trying to avoid “breaking news” from around the world. Investigative reporting appears to be a thing of the past. Instead, we have “fake” or manufactured news that is amplified and regurgitated through social media channels. Political correctness, or lack of it provides additional fodder to “journalists” who …
Happy Now Here!
The famous Indian mystic Osho had once said, “I live my life based on 2 principles. One, I live as if today was my last day on earth. Two, I live today as if I am going to live forever.” On being asked, if one had to make a single New Year’s resolution what would …
Honey"suckled" memories
This past weekend, we visited with dear friends. Although invited for lunch, we spent close to seven hours together. Their home has a walkout basement that opens up to a lovely, well groomed backyard “English” garden overlooking a conservation area with a large pond. Each plant has been handpicked, positioned creatively and nurtured by S …