What is it about the people of Indian subcontinent, that we still value “Honor” or our value in others’ eyes so much? Why can’t we live our lives in a way that upholds ourselves in just our own eyes? Although, both India and Pakistan have this family honor disease, but it is far more prevalent in Pakistan than in India. My take is that this is because not only were kingdoms done away with, but even the Zamindari system was... Read more
S.V. Divvaakar’s first offering as an author, “The Winner’s Price” landed in my hands a few months back. It was in its proof reading phase and almost ready to go into print when I came in contact with the author who asked me for my opinion for the purpose of diversity of opinion. My perspective would be of an Indian born in India but raised abroad! How do I relate to the story being narrated? I went in with an... Read more
In Spiritual circles, it is very easy to talk of “nicey-nicey” stuff which looks appealing but is Spiritual nonsense. Just add in some buzzwords and say something that helps one feel good and placated and you have a best-seller and winner on your hand. But if Spiritual journey and your longing to know is more than Entertainment for you, then you need to look at everything carefully and ruthlessly. It is very common amongst the religious to look for “Healing”... Read more
Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya, faces eight criminal cases and has been charged under the POTA (Prevention of Terrorism Act). Not just that, he has been associated with a multi-crore scam when he held the Food and Civil Supplies portfolio before. But the audacity of his criminal activities is remarkable. And yet, he has been the incharge of the Uttar Pradesh’s prison department and charge of food and civil supplies! The implications can’t even be imagined! Within 25 minutes of the Mulayam Singh... Read more
Let me share a realization that most have in the US. No one treats Indians as bad as the Indians themselves. Through our actions, we literally shout to others – “Indians are 3rd rate group of people, please do not waste your time trying to treat them as normal people of this world.” There are lots of example, let me give you one which might be counter-intuitive, but it is very true and factual. If you have worked in IT... Read more
In a country, where media and the people are divided – which is a greater news – Sachin Tendulkar’s losing century or India’s losing century via another idiotic budget, which pushes the economy in a greater inflationary spiral, the day must have been extraordinary. Rajdeep Sardesai is lucky (see his tweet below) that he can make quick decisions between head and heart and see the frivolous take precedence. The world and coming years for the common man may not be... Read more
Why is Delhi experiencing such high incidence of rape? Why doesn’t anyone help a woman being raped or say something? What does it signify? These are interesting questions. People look at the law and order problem and high incidence of crime in the capital. But are we all missing the foundational shift occurring in the capital and the country as well? The question after all is not why people rape in Delhi. But why so many? Even when in some cases rape... Read more
Do Animals have a sense of energies that we humans cannot sense? As per many, animals have a sense of perception that humans can rarely have. Cats, Dogs, Snakes and even fish all have an enhanced sense of perception, specially of energy is amazing. That is why, I found it very interesting when our new dog, Bella, would come into my room when I started meditating and would lie down next to me. The Kriya / Meditation that I do... Read more
Bella is a new dog we recently adopted from the Animal Shelter. She is one who probably has gone through some trauma in the past few months. Although her past owners suggested in her records that she is three, but on investigation, the Vet confirmed she is probably close to 7 years old. We could understand why the owner may have said that lie. Older dogs are tougher to be adopted. Since she was older and had moved from a... Read more
Anjem Choudhary is an Islamist who wants the West and countries like India to be under Islamic rule and be ruled by Shariah. So, the former British solicitor, has pioneered the organization Islam4UK. He is outspoken in his ideology of supremacy of Islam and doesn’t shy away from speaking out as to why Islam should be the only force around the world. In his quest, Anjem Choudhary started a new endeavor – Shariah4Hind – via his website Shariah4Hind.com. The site... Read more
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