It was a spectacular wedding with elements of a lifetime of love and happiness. May the Almighty grant them wisdom, blessings, and happiness. I believe that you two are a blessing not only to each other but to all those around you. It is lovely to see that you both found each other, wedded and […]
Author: Dr. K. Raja Gopal Reddy
MY FATHER, MY HERO
It rained cats and dogs last night. Rain, somehow, is always welcome. In that downpour I went to meet my father this morning. What I realized on seeing him today is that he is one of the bravest men I have ever seen in my entire life! Hence. I say ‘He is the Man’. He […]
SAVITRI DEVI MUKHERJI MAXMINE PORTAZ
My friend from Delhi Shyam was repeatedly telling about a book ‘MERA MUNNA’. He said this book was written by Savitri Devi – who was originally a Russian. This is one of the greatest books he has ever read. I am unable to find a copy of this book. If you were to find, kindly […]
9/11 – Insurance Claims Paid
September 11 attacks resulted in approximately $40 billion in insurance claims. This is the largest insured events ever in the history of Insurance. Insurance payments due to 9/11 were over one and a half times greater than the largest disaster – Hurricane Andrew. Some details as under: Re-insurers with largest losses include – Berkshire Hathaway, Lloyd’s, Swiss […]
There’s always a Price Tag
James Hadley Chase (JHC)’s ‘There’s always a Price Tag’ novel was first published in 1956. I purchasedthis book from the SUNDAY ABIDS market – the CORGI edition of 1975 in early 1990s. This book wasoriginally owned by Mr. P. JAIRAJ SINGH BSc, who purchased for Rs.6.75 on 18 th October 1977. Thismuch I can see […]
AFTER 38 YEARS OF LIFE…WHERE ARE YOU???
Each of us heard the phrase “Life is a journey”! Life not a singular journey. Every person has a different experience and destination! Life is a journey that we must savour, cherish and treasure. Everyone has a different meaning to their journey. This journey is filled with heartaches and achievements. On 7 th July 1983 […]
HOW DOES THE POLICE KNOW IF THE WINDSHIELD HAS LESS THAN 70% VLT?
Dear Sir, Greetings. My name and contact details are stated herein. Allow me to state the issue: The M V Act 1988, states that the front and rear windshield should be more than 70 percent VLT (visual light transmission) and for other windows 50%. In 2012, Supreme Court passed the rule prohibiting usage of tinted glass […]
Har Dil Tiranga
I do not like the concept of ‘Har Ghar Tiranga‘. Nor do I like the concept of 75 years of independence ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’. Both in my view are meaningless. 75 years ago, we got Azadi. That chapter is over. There is no point in harping about the ‘sacrifices’ made! All those people who […]
On Contradictions
Today for example I say “I like color Red” and tomorrow if I say ‘I like color Blue’, people will pounce on me to declare that I am self – contradicting fool! The unwritten inviolable rule of the society is that we cannot contradict ourselves. In fact, according to the society, we cannot have contradictory […]
That Beautiful September 2002 @ Muscat
Today for example I say “I like color Red” and tomorrow if I say ‘I like color Blue’, people will pounce on me to declare that I am self – contradicting fool! The unwritten inviolable rule of the society is that we cannot contradict ourselves. In fact, according to the society, we cannot have contradictory […]
