Cleopatra (Meaning: Glory of the father) was the last ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty, ruled Egypt from 51 BC – 30 BC. She is celebrated for her beauty and love affairs with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Cleopatra was born in 69 BC – 68 BC. When her father Ptolemy XII died in 51 BC, […]
Category: Travels
SUNITA WILLIAMS
Everybody knows about Sunita Williams. Then, what do you want me to say about her? I cannot be an American if I were to have ‘James’ as my name; Sunita cannot be an Indian either. If you say anything more than this such as Indian origin etc., you are a fool! Sunita Williams is stuck […]
THREE WISE MONKEYS
I never thought that monkeys can be wise! Wise Monkeys? My foot! That is a different story, anyway! The three monkeys were first seen in a 17th century carving by Hidari Jingoro. One can see these carvings on the doorway in the Toshogu Shrine, Nikko, Japan. The three monkeys suddenly became famous, found themselves in […]
SIX ONE LINE STORIES
These are few one-line stories, probably shortest, ever told in the world with great insights. Once all villagers decided to pray for rain. On the day of prayer all people gathered, but only one boy came with an umbrella. That is Faith. When you throw babies in the air, they laugh because they know you […]
THE KAILASH MAN SAROVAR
This piece I am writing is regarding one of the ancient pilgrimages, very sacred pilgrimage for every Hindu – the Kailash Man Sarovar Yatra. This Yatra is conducted annually under the supervision of Government of India, as it is an international Yatra involving more than one country. Those of you who desire to know more […]
Books – Part of My Life
Books are the only method of having knowledge. They offer vast reservoir of knowledge on any topic imaginable. Dive deep into history, science, philosophy, or explore new hobbies and interests. I was reading the Letters of C. S. Lewis and hit upon this gem on writing. Those of us who write will understand what C.S Lewis […]
THE FUTURE IMPERFECT WORLD
The past was imperfect…it looks at least historically perfect. The future is imperfect world…unless you want to deceive yourself. What is written below is neither history nor future prediction or a story…it mirrors the extreme foolishness of man. Kodak Camera Company was one of the best companies of the world, can be compared to the […]
DRISHTI – CELEBREATING MYSELF!
Someone asked me – What is it I celebrate most? Initially I did not know what to reply. As I began looking into this aspect, the way I have been looking at this question or my Drishti has changed. Finally, I replied there is only one thing that I celebrate the most – Myself! But […]
WILL THE HISTORY REPEAT ITSELF IN 2025?
Why should the history repeat itself? Are we crazy to see history repeating itself? I am one who interprets history differently. As I see, and I have not even blinked once – I found myself landed in the last few days of the year 2024! Is it the case of how the time flies? Or […]
I AM RIGHT!
She was my North She was my South She was my East and was my West! She was my working week She was the joy of work She was my Sunday rest and was my holiday best! She was my noon warmth She was my midnight beauty She was my sweet talk and […]
