(The beautiful bright redIxora flowers perched atop the leaf less Frangipani tree presents a captivating spectacle, both celestial and elevating. Such a visual of extra-ordinary pulchritude and rare attraction adorns my sylvan surroundings. It evokes sentiments of serenity, solace and a rare bliss.) In nature’s unfolding poetry, a vivid tale untold, A spectacle of redContinue reading ““Refulgence of Red – A Poem”
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Refulgence of Red: Part-I
Ixora or the West Indian Jasmine “O my Luve is like a red, red roseThat’s newly sprung in June;O my Luve is like the melodyThat’s sweetly played in tune.So fair art thou, my bonnie lass,So deep in luve am I;And I will luve thee still, my dear,Till a’ the seas gang dry.” Flame of theContinue reading “Refulgence of Red: Part-I”
India’s National Calendar: Part II
Unravelling the Threads of Time The Calendar Reforms Committee’s task was formidable, made more difficult by the fact that around that time, there were over 30 calendars in use in different parts of the country, each calendar having its unique narrative, obsessing the minds of the people in that region and reflecting a deep power struggle of hegemonic assertions. The competingContinue reading “India’s National Calendar: Part II”
India’s National Calendar: Part I
Unravelling the Threads of Time None of the major civilizations of the world ever celebrated New Year at a time that coincided with the first January of Gregorian calendar. The Mesopotamians, The Egyptian, the Chinese, the Persians, none of these older civilizations ushered in the new year on January the first. And it was certainlyContinue reading “India’s National Calendar: Part I”
‘Anhonee’
Jewel in the Satpuras: The Hidden Village Anhonee is a small village hidden in the heart of Satpuras, nestled deep in the forests of Chhindwara. The nearest place of renown is the famed Pachmarhi, a hill station coveted for a rare solitude and solace. Perhaps fortunately, it is still to find a place on the radar ofContinue reading “‘Anhonee’”
Bizarre Yet Delicious-The Red Ant Chutney
Red Ant Chutney? The anticipation of a dish made of red ants likely conjures up sentiments of revulsion and incredulity. Ants, that too the red ones; the creatures that can leave you writhing in pain ,served as a dish? One can imagine the consternation on one’s face. And yet, Red Ant chutney or Chapda chutneyContinue reading “Bizarre Yet Delicious-The Red Ant Chutney”
Bizarre Yet Delicious-II
Exploring the spicy world of Red Ant Chutney George Bernard Shaw once famously said, “There is no love sincerer than the love of food.”, placing food at the apex of human emotions. And as love unfolds in myriad forms, so does the world of culinary delights, ranging from sublime to absurd, sophisticated to crude, refinedContinue reading “Bizarre Yet Delicious-II”
Bizarre Yet Delicious-Part I
Exploring the Spicy World of Red Ant Chutney Food is more than just sustenance; it is an emotion, a passion, a philosophy and a language, all rolled into one that touches and ensnares our senses. And it brings all of us together. It is, they say, the most preferred topic of human conversation, irrespective of cultures.Continue reading “Bizarre Yet Delicious-Part I”
COP28: A Significant Compromise
As the Dubai sky bathed in the morning light on December 13th, the curtains fell on COP28, marking a significant yet nuanced chapter in the global pursuit of environmental sustainability. Against the backdrop of a world grappling with diverse challenges, the conference ended with a mix of hope, caution, and of course the stark andContinue reading “COP28: A Significant Compromise “
Three Years Ago
Three years ago, to the day, on a cold dark afternoon I was rushed to a Bhopal hospital, an oxygen mask stuck to my face, gasping for breath. Covid had seized me nearly fatally. If I returned over three months later, more than half of it in the ICU, with a battered body and mind,Continue reading “Three Years Ago”
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