CHARCOAL

Burning Charcoal

Of colour black, and, mass hard, the charcoal upon being burnt, turns soft, white, radiates light; comforts, as well, those feeling the heat of cold! __________________________________________ (Dedicated to six month old baby Alia,at whose ‘welcome arrival’ party, thrown by her grandparents on 22 Dec 2018, this poem was conceived)

PASSAGE TO SHARADA GAINING MOMENTUM

Development of Kartarpur corridor in Punjab in Pakistan, in deference to Sikh community’s long pending religious demand, is apparently a welcome news from that country. In fact, any step that helps bind communities, neighbors and Nations together in an eternal embrace of love, friendship and mutual respect should be a matter of great joy for … Read more

SHREEMANT DAGDUSHETH HALWAI GANAPATI TEMPLE

Dagdusheth Ganapati Pune

Following the forced exile in 1989/’90 from their place of origin, Kashmiri Pandits have taken shelter in various cities within the country and even some abroad as well depending upon individual circumstances thrust upon them by the havoc of times. The dispersal is resulting in gradual dilution of their way of life; their very identity … Read more