Sulekha: Featured Blogs
Featured Blogs
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Sons Versus Aged Parents
Sons versus Aged Parents It is a celebration time amongst the old folks when their children are blessed with a son. The radiance on their faces and spring in their feet declare loudly that this is what they were waiting for. In spit of all the claims that there is no differe …
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Sons versus Aged Parents
Sons versus Aged Parents It is a celebration time amongst the old folks when their children are blessed with a son. The radiance on their faces and spring in their feet declare loudly that this is what they were waiting for. In spit of all the claims that there is no differe …
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Festival of DeLights
Festival of (De)Lights White Locks of hair fell down her temple As she saw a thousand Diyas lit at the entrance Her eyes surely sparkled with a twinkle As the past flew past her in a trance The little flames burned with a vibrant glow Radiating a brilliance that illuminates the night …
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A Ratty Tale
Another Ratty Tale Yesterday night I was dozing off, and Sita called from her hostel at 10/30 pm, and I wondered why she called so late, she knows I sleep by then, and as it is , it is very cold.She was troubled over something I could make out …
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A Musical Master Place
Mozart.W.A a Genius His death Anniversary is on 5th Dec! I had the privilege of visiting His Birth Place at Salzburg on my trip to Vienna..My elder daughter wanted me to buy a metronom for her and I thought the best place must be Salzburg! An unforgettable Journey indeed! Thanks to that Metrono …
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I Won't Abort The Child
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Borobudur - World's Greatest Buddhist Monument
VISITING BOROBUDUR (INDONESIA) ~ WORLD'S GREATEST BUDDHIST 1 above: The monument from the lowest base. Note the innumerable dark niches and they contain a statue of Buddha each. (photo by 2 above: An aerial view from a helicopter (photo from Internet). You can notice the terraces (levels), …
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When Love Was
you ever ponder those moments lay Scattered Pearls from a string snapped Dropped, bounced, disappeared In remote corners Under the shelf, bed Then one day you swept your floor Cleared your junk In an attempt to sweep clean your life And found them again Lyi …
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Does Education Help Us Lead Better Lives?
does this term really mean? I am not talking about the literary meaning or dictionary meaning. Life is a great school and our experience teaches us so many things that no formal school or college cannot teach. Recently I attended a Conference on Higher Education. The Conferen …
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Kaziranga: Sanctuary of my Heart
Style Definitions 5.4pt 0in New chased us with all his might. But for a single second’s delay in the security guard’s blank fire shot, he would have toppled us off the Maruti gypsy and sent us on our safari to kingdom come. It was after this charge by the Great One-Horned Rhino and its …
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Underprivileged Children
Today is Children’s Day. While I do not want to spoil the happy mood by painting a grim scenario, the facts regarding many underprivileged children of India are disturbing. Around five years from now, India will be home to the world’s largest and youngest workforce. How …
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DOES EDUCATION HELP US LEAD BETTER LIVES?
does this term really mean? I am not talking about the literary meaning or dictionary meaning. Life is a great school and our experience teaches us so many things that no formal school or college cannot teach. Recently I attended a Conference on Higher Education. The Conferen …
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Earth, Wind, Fire and Ice- Part 1
Earth, Wind, Fire and Ice What do you get when you have three cataclysmic volcanic eruptions, an ice age and tectonic plates slipping past each other over the span of over 2 million years Yellowstone caldera and the Grand Tetons. The Yellowstone caldera spans a majestic 28 by …
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Doomed Relationships
I’m no relationship expert, but can definitely vouch that a lot of hard work goes in to keep a relationship going. It can be a relationship between a couple, friends, family and others. I also see all around me so many relationships between couples biting the dust even befo …
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London - My quest continues
Saturday, was a perfect day. The Sun was shining nice and bright, and for a change we were at loose ends, with no specific plans for the day – no classes for the children, no games scheduled, no dinners planned with friends, no pressing jobs. Outdoors seemed t …
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In Kullu - Manali, Among Deodars
Manali in Himachal Pradesh, India derived its name from Manavalaya i.e. the abode of Manu. According to myth, Manu the divine law-giver, was the only survivor of the Mahajal Pralay - the great flood - and is said to have fathered the human race. He certainly chose enchanting environs. Manali still m …
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The Secret Spot
Uday and Mamta are enjoying each other’s company in a secluded place when Mamta notices that old man walking towards them. “Oh no!! Not him again!” “Oh for crying out loud, what is his problem?” Uday “Uday, be calm, don’t g …
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Away from the Buzz of Bangalore
Hill View Resorts - Gabbar Singh's Hide-out Beckons Bangaloreans "Tere maut teri saamne khadi hai, kuttay!" These famous lines uttered by the ever-lovable villain Amjad Khan in the movie "Sholay" can never be forgotten. After seeing the movie in the mid-70s, we came to know tha …
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An Indian Experience
I have always felt that there is a wall, a barrier perhaps between me and the outside world and that barrier appears to be impenetrable at times. Many a times I have wish to tear down this wall, but each time, I have failed. I cannot deny the fact that in many ways I am afraid of the s …
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The Second Kashi
The Temple of Kayavarohan,near Vadodara,Gujarat, is for Lakulisha rupa of Shiva,God of all the arts and sciences.Without removal-destruction of the Old there cannot be a NEW wisdom or skill,but many temples were destroyed by Invading Rulers who wanted to Impose their Religion by force on …
Sulekha: Featured Blogs
