Monthly Archives: July 2015

Parables of Khalil Gibran: Justice

One night a feast was held in the palace, and there came a man and prostrated himself before the prince, and all the feasters looked upon him; and they saw that one of his eyes was out and that the … Continue reading

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श्रद्धांजलि : Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam no more…

Today, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, former president of India and an accomplished scientist, but over and above all one of the finest human beings that I have been able to observe in the public domain, died of a cardiac arrest while … Continue reading

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Parables of Khalil Gibran: The Wise Dog

One day there passed by a company of cats a wise dog. And as he came near and saw that they were very intent and heeded him not, he stopped. Then there arose in the midst of the company a … Continue reading

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Parables of Khalil Gibran: The Scarecrow

Once I said to a scarecrow, “You must be tired of standing in this lonely field.” And he said, “The joy of scaring is a deep and lasting one, and I never tire of it.” Said I, after a minute … Continue reading

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तत्कालीन भारत और आधुनिक ग्रीस

एक बार बहुत पहले ये कविता कहीं पढ़ी थी। लिखी तो गयी थी ये संभवतः साठ-सत्तर के दशक के भारत के लिये। पर आज तो लगता है कि जैसे ये अब ग्रीस (यूनान) पर भी चरितार्थ होती है: आय इकाई, … Continue reading

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