Many people have generic idea of the above terms and do not know what their exact meaning. These very things are explained in a simple manner.Baby Boomers are the people who were born 1944-1964. Post World War II, Americans were enjoying new-found prosperity resulting in a “baby boom.” The children born were called the Baby […]
Author: Dr. K. Raja Gopal Reddy
When The Time Stopped
HMT watch was an Indian status symbol. Fathers handed over to their children and they in turn would give it to next generation. HMT watches were a family tradition. HMT was born in 1961 in association with Citizen Watch Company, Japan. Mr. Jawaharlal Nehru, introduced the first ever HMT watch and it has captured the […]
What is Computer’s gender?
A Hindi teacher was explaining to her class that in Hindi, unlike English, nouns are designated as either masculine or feminine. ”Wall clock” for instance, is feminine – ”Ghadee”. “Pencil,” however, is masculine. A student asked, “What gender is computer?” Instead of giving answer, the teacher split the class into two groups, male and female, […]
Arbitrary God
These days we hear a lot about God: God, the beneficent; God, the all-great; God, the omnipotent; God, the almighty; God, the omnipresent; God, the giver of life; God, the creator of death; God, the most powerful; God, the judge who decides between heaven and hell. Thus, the descriptions of God are endless. It may […]
Nothing Changes
Very often people say there is only one thing that is permanent i.e. change. They say it is permanent. The Greek philosopher, Parmenides, said, the world is in a constant flux. Flux meaning change. What the Greek philosopher wants to say is that the world is ever changing!It is not only an opinion but also […]
The Temples and Architecture
Few days ago, I travelled with some American friends to the holiest & richest temples in India. This city is visited by millions of devotees…a tourist spot & a religious destination. It is believed that if a Hindu fail to visit this city, there is no moksha (liberation) for him. That illustrious city is the […]
Hello India! What have you done for me?
Desh hamare liye kya kiya yeh mat poochna! Aapko yeh poochna chahiye (hamesha) aap ne desh ke liye kya kiya? Ask not what the country had done for you? Ask what you have done for the country? The above two statements – one in Devanagari and the other in English are very emotive statements. When […]
Accidents – We deserve what we get!
In 2018 we witnessed many accidents and the details are published. Tamil Nadu, unfortunately, continues to have the highest number of road accidents. In all, nearly 200,000 people died in road accidents in India in 2018. Whether it is less or more, whether these accidents could be avoided – that is all a different story. […]
Breaking the Bread / Anna Daan
Couple of years ago, I saw a huge signboard asking all to donate money for ‘Nitya Anna Daan’ (daily food donation) program at Thirupathi…lord Balaji’s abode. India is not only the land of snakes and tigers but also of temples. Go to any temple in India – free food program is common to all. Besides […]
Bravery or Foolishness – Your Choice
Bravery or Foolishness – Your Choice: News item in The Times of India, Hyderabad: Cyberabad cop wins Prime Ministers police medal 2018. I am including the news report as picture for this article. You can read it. The facts as reported are as follows: Somebody must have sent the message to the police officer Mr. […]
