Poem Smog Smoggy evening –People struggleTo have a glimpse ofThe moon’s smile (I’m not very fond of shorter version of poetry but I’m tempted to write, experiencing the plight of Delhiites due to heavy smog and consequent prevailing pollution in Delhi and surrounding territories for days now. It’s so heavy and harsh that one cannot see even […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 22, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Smile A smile for a flash of secondsheld during the photo sessioncaptures a blissful image worthkeeping all time in remembrance. So imagine with a little effortwhat a cheerful gesture can do –Miracle by reviving persona and lifenot only for self but for many others. 33,302 total views, 6 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 22, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Skepticism People around himOften admire and valueHis attire and demeanourAnd ascribe his achievementsIn moral and material lifeTo his commitment and hard work. Climbing the ladder of successYet leading life of a lonerSkeptic and remorseful,He often wonders in solitudeWhether it’s really his genuineCommitment and hard work… Or if his first loveWhich remained last tooIs the one that […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 22, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Sin and Sinner What is a sinAnd who is a sinner?The thought agitated their mindsEver since they joined ashramSo the disciples sought advice ofThe teacher & spiritual guru, the hermit. The hermit pondered for a whileThen decided to send both disciplesFor exposure to the material worldTo learn the truth through experience…Each one to his own erstwhile disciplesOne of […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 22, 2020June 7, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Silver Lining Over last six decadesEuphoria generates aroundThe Independence and Republic daysNational and patriotic flavoursFilms, rallies, debates and songsFascinating resolutionsAnd emotional appeals. Year after yearHeat and dust generatedDies down as fastAnd majority are back toOnce again the favouriteThemes and slogans of greed –Cast, creed, religion and regionFor personal, social and economicBenefits and needs. The only silver lining […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 22, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Silence For ignorant or unwiseSo long they are silentIt’s a bliss.You get a benefit of doubtFor silence is also consideredA symbol ofWisdom, knowledge and grace. For a wiseWhile in public,at home, party or workplaceIt’s a bliss.By maintaining a silenceYou overcome provocationThus can avoid triflesAs also ugly situations. We live in a societySo extrovertAnd out-worldly orientedHungry for […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 22, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Shy Protagonists Some love storiesEndWithout beginningAnd memories keep on haunting… Some matrimonial alliancesBeginWithout endingAnd terribly keep on dragging… In either caseThe shy protagonist(s)Lack courage and resolveTo move on for a blissful living. 33,039 total views, 7 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 22, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Shrewd Politician He is a shrewd politician indeedWho ever loves to remain in limelightSeasoned enough, he is fully aware ofCommon man’s short memory and pulse… He is always on the lookout for opportune timeOften with a knack of raising controversiesOn public personalities, causes and incidentsAs if deliberately stirring up a hornet’s nest… Often generates a sharp reaction […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 22, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Shrapnel Extremists are demoniacWith umpteen ugly facesEven mom’s womb is unsafeFrom their demonical acts What a painful nemesisOf the Syrian baby girlBorn with a shrapnelLodged in her forehead Demons are malevolentTarget innocent for pleasureMay God save herWishing her a better future. 33,179 total views, 4 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 22, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem She Stoops to Conquer She stoopedShe conqueredHis mind and heart…Smiled and waved,Walked away slowlyTo vanish for lifeInto the oblivion. He, MoonstruckAnd mesmerizedWith her charmAnd demeanour,Watched transfixedAnd stupefiedFrom a pavilion! Image (c) GettyImages 33,307 total views, 6 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 22, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
जिम्मेदारी के मानदंड से राष्ट्रों का वैश्विक सूचकांक एक पुरानी हिंदी कहावत है “जिसकी लाठी उसकी भैंस“, जिसका शाब्दिक अर्थ है कि जिसके हाथ में लाठी होती है, भैंस उसी की होती है। सार रूप में, यह दर्शाता है कि जिसके पास धन और संसाधनों को नियंत्रित करने की शक्ति, ताकत या प्रभाव होता है, वह साधनों के न्याय या निष्पक्षता की परवाह […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh March 4, 2026March 4, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Monochromatic Holi Editor’s Pick Holi’s magic, colours splash, joy unfurlsVibrant hues dance in the airGulal on cheeks with smiles aboundColourful festivity carries joy aroundThe earth itself wears rainbow robesSpring’s bloom in vermilion smiles. As if folks chase the fleeing noonPalms stained pink and sapphire blueKin & allies embrace in amber cloudsVintage wrongs dissolve from viewThe air tastes […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh March 3, 2026March 3, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Autumn Grace Autumn whispers a season’s changeWith a cool, crisp, refreshing breezeTrees begin their slow and bright burnTrading their greens for a fiery turn. The hills are draped in a copper hazeWhile every leaf in the forest playsA riot of amber gold, crimson, bronzeNature’s canvas luminous and grande. There’re beauty and grace in the driftIt’s unfair to […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh March 1, 2026March 1, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
WIF: Global Indexing of Nations on Responsibility There is an old Hindi saying “Jiski Lathhi Uski Bhains”, the literal meaning of which is that whoever holds the stick owns the buffalo. In essence, it signifies that the one who has power, strength, or influence to control wealth and resources, gets own way regardless of justice or fairness of means (English equivalent could […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh March 1, 2026March 4, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Flaunting Aftermath She came to the tinsel townWith stars stitched in her eyes,A bag full of borrowed skiesAssured promises to her for flying highBillboards whispered, “Shine, be bold,”While dreams were bartered,Body to soul, all bought and sold. Each flash of light, each curated poseWas an applause wrapped in silent throesShe believed the mirror loved her moreThan the […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
जिम्मेदारी के मानदंड से राष्ट्रों का वैश्विक सूचकांक एक पुरानी हिंदी कहावत है “जिसकी लाठी उसकी भैंस“, जिसका शाब्दिक अर्थ है कि जिसके हाथ में लाठी होती है, भैंस उसी की होती है। सार रूप में, यह दर्शाता है कि जिसके पास धन और संसाधनों को नियंत्रित करने की शक्ति, ताकत या प्रभाव होता है, वह साधनों के न्याय या निष्पक्षता की परवाह […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh March 4, 2026March 4, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Monochromatic Holi Editor’s Pick Holi’s magic, colours splash, joy unfurlsVibrant hues dance in the airGulal on cheeks with smiles aboundColourful festivity carries joy aroundThe earth itself wears rainbow robesSpring’s bloom in vermilion smiles. As if folks chase the fleeing noonPalms stained pink and sapphire blueKin & allies embrace in amber cloudsVintage wrongs dissolve from viewThe air tastes […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh March 3, 2026March 3, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Autumn Grace Autumn whispers a season’s changeWith a cool, crisp, refreshing breezeTrees begin their slow and bright burnTrading their greens for a fiery turn. The hills are draped in a copper hazeWhile every leaf in the forest playsA riot of amber gold, crimson, bronzeNature’s canvas luminous and grande. There’re beauty and grace in the driftIt’s unfair to […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh March 1, 2026March 1, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part LXXV Pilgrimage-I Nearly all communities and religions in the world attach significance to places which have some connection with any worldly or supernatural act(s) or event(s) of the divine (God) or His messenger(s); the birth, enlightenment or death of founder and saints; sites of the spiritual calling or awakening; supposedly a dwelling or living place of […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 31, 2022November 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Gulmohar Again In a life dull and forlornOwing to devastation and fearCaused by the alien coronavirusAs I venture out after weeksFrom my humble yet safe homeIn this rather isolated yet sheltered lane… Oh! It’s the month of May againThe time for Gulmohar to go greenAnd blooming full swing againIn the lane flanked by umpteenGulmohars forming a canopy […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh May 11, 2021November 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Whose God is This Anyway? God (Brahman) is the highest... Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh February 24, 2021March 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
ज्यों-ज्यों बूड़ो श्याम रंग बसन्त विहार कालोनी की परंपरानुसार... Written by Gita Singh February 22, 2021September 21, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked