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Spring in Air; March is Here: Part II

Jaidev, the 12th century poet of exceptional creativity, who composed ‘Geet Govind’, has described spring in a manner few could equal or emulate. With a musicality of expressions and a richness of rhythm, his descriptions encompass trees, plants, creepers, the breeze, the bees and the koel, and of course the young men and women enjoying बसंत -the spring season. TheContinue reading “Spring in Air; March is Here: Part II”

Spring in the air: March is Here: Part I

“This is the perfume of March: Sunshine, breeze, colours and cheer, There is music in the air.”  March is a month when the sun shines hot, and the wind blows cold. Charles Dickens has this to say about the glory of March ‘it is summer in the light and winter in the shade.’ And Jarod Kintz famouslyContinue reading “Spring in the air: March is Here: Part I”

Of Beauty, Of Freedom, Of Nature’s way, See The Enchantress slowly sway!

(In the quiet embrace of dawn, where the world blinks awake in hues of amber and gold, I find myself in trance, held captive not by the elements, but by the beguiling dance of Shama, a creature of the wild that flits and flutters into the corners of my vision and the edges of myContinue reading “Of Beauty, Of Freedom, Of Nature’s way, See The Enchantress slowly sway!”

A Teaser and A Tormentor: Part II

It may be in order, to briefly describe this charming beauty, though words may not do full justice to its pulchritude. For many of us, who have difficulty conjuring up an image, the shape and size, and the contours of an agile streamlined body, the following may be of some help. A Biological Account AContinue reading “A Teaser and A Tormentor: Part II”

A Teaser and A Tormentor: Part I

This bird tantalizes me incessantly. Perhaps ‘fascinates’ would be a more suitable term, but its perpetual motion is so captivating and yet so distracting that it effortlessly diverts my attention from any task at hand. An Enchantress Exceedingly agile and animated, it incessantly moves its posterior up and down, never pausing for more than aContinue reading “A Teaser and A Tormentor: Part I”

45 Years of Togetherness

Celebrating Love, Sacrifice, and Companionship 45 years in a human life, by any account, is a long time. For most people it is more than half of their lives. Yet, there are associations that last as long, even longer, and its sustenance is not an ordinary event. It becomes integrated in one’s life – naturally,Continue reading “45 Years of Togetherness”

A Budget Asserting Confidence of an Incumbent Government

‘Flat’, ‘without Substance’ and ‘a budget from a government on its way out’ are some of the epithets that greeted the Interim budget presented earlier in the day. Clearly, these were voiced by the critics, not from the economist community, but largely from the opposition parties. And yet, if the budget had incorporated any major policy initiative,Continue reading “A Budget Asserting Confidence of an Incumbent Government”

Indian Ber-Part III

However, merely on the merit of an exceptionally endowed healer of a variety of ailments and bringing relief and succour to mankind, Ber deserves celebration. The Healer Apart from being tasty, Ber fruits offer an effective herbal remedy for a wide range of ailments. In Ayurveda, the Ber plant parts are used for treating bleeding disorders,Continue reading “Indian Ber-Part III”

Indian Ber – Part II

But Ber’s embrace of cultures and traditions is far more diverse. Its legend lingers in several contexts. Universally Sacred The Ber tree registers a unique presence and an integral part of landscape that surround Hindu temples. Unveiling its significance, the Ber fruits take centre stage in the divine offerings to Lord Shiva. The revered HinduContinue reading “Indian Ber – Part II”

Indian Ber Part I

(Ziziphus mauritiana) Nature seldom creates without purpose. And some she creates with endless generosity. Among such creations are some exceptionally rich and gifted trees, whose every part is of use to humanity. ‘Neem’ readily comes to our mind if we look around for such a tree. It is a tree par excellence. Its leaves, fruits,Continue reading “Indian Ber Part I”