The stone-hearted board evaluators of yore
The ignominious 20% pass result of our school located amidst posh South Delhi in 1970s was camouflaged by our mathematics teacher quoting the failure percentage (80%). Prospective admission seekers don’t ask further, and we don’t lie, he told us. Tight-fisted evaluators of yesteryears: Unlike the sky-high marks of board students results now, in 1970s it […]
Shradh: Mark of gratitude to ancestors & the elderly
Ancestral spirits, who become more powerful after leaving mundane world, oversee what we think, believe, and do. So, beware. Being thankful is great: You thank the stranger in bank who lends you a pen to put signatures; you never forget to thank and tip the waiter who offers you coffee in the restaurant for […]
Live and let live; not the other way round
An unhealthy lifestyle and value system of the digital era has triggered phenomenal growth in mental and physical ailments in number and percentage both. Conditions are similar in most regions of the world. The future shall remain bleak unless there is U-turn in ways people think, feel, aspire, act, behave, communicate and relate to each […]
Learning, how the unwilling can be taught
Without learning spirit and education, life would come to standstill. Ask the millionaire businessman without education, in confidence. However, today there is a lot at home, in school or college, and on the way, in the society to distract from studies. Atop is the siren call of the digital world with bombardment of irresistible messages […]
We bow to thee, Mother Earth
Sense of gratitude towards Mother Earth, and our actions not to hurt Her keep our body, mind in receptive & healthy mode. This Earth Day (22 April), mind not to temper it for the sake of posterity. In contrast to how we view Earth today – as an average planet of 12,735 km diameter in […]
Indian students in Ukraine: What future holds for them?
While Indian students managed to be brought back or still stranded there are unsure of their prospects, easing of Russia-Ukraine tussle with Indian mediation or otherwise, and historically cordial relations between India and Ukraine serve as silver lining. Inter-country invasions not only devastate the target country but also enervate the innocent people of other nationalities […]
Water is divine gift for sharing, don’t monopolise it
No water means no life. As water availability becomes scarcer, each drop counts. Some divine law stipulates, and history repeatedly attests that the materials and entities valued most and held in high esteem come to our rescue in routine and tough times. On the contrary, the very persons and entities disdained, neglected or underrated obstruct […]
Saving one must; but too much is unwarranted
How much to spend, and how much to keep aside for future exigencies is an issue that needs to be handled with caution. It is advisable not to squeeze one’s desires to the extent one can, rather than leave it for others, who shall have their way somehow. A financially balanced outlook can ensure a stress-free […]
Be grateful to ancestors and stay blessed
Observing Shradh befittingly helps us seek ancestral blessings. You thank the co-passenger for having had an eye on your luggage for few minutes. You also thank the colleague who just drops your cheque in the bank he was proceeding to. You don’t forget saying ‘Thanks’ to the waiter who offers you a cup of tea […]