Poem Irony of Democracy It’s an irony of democracyA pity, so ridiculous to noteDynastic party has closed its mindTo nation’s development and growthIn a crazy and shameless moveThey ridicule it as a stunt and joke. The one who is a laughing stockA source of public amusementAn object of farce and travesty…The party doesn’t realize his plightInstead projects him as […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 20, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Introspection I spent entire lifeIn causing a ruckusBy finding faults withThe character and conductOf people and institutionsIn the environment. The other day I didAn introspection of selfOnly to realize the truthThat I have far moreFaults, meanness and dirtIn my own mind and heart. (It’s so prevalent in public life that people spend a lot of time […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 20, 2020November 4, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Intolerance Thanks to the wisdom and talentOf Indian intellectuals and mediaThese days the wind of intoleranceIn the country, is furious and fast. So many authors, actors and artistsIn protest against alleged intoleranceAre returning symbols of achievementBack to the federal government so fast. I am keen to join this elite bandwagonSo I wish if life too in […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 20, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Interdependence Plants and treesInhale carbon dioxideTo manufacture their foodAnd release oxygen. Man and animalsBreathe in oxygenTo sustain their lifeAnd exhale carbon dioxide. Dependence or independence –The very thought is a mythFor the planetary existence,So let’s realize and acceptThe worth of interdependence. 38,151 total views, 12 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 20, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Innocence Lost It has been ages nowSince our innocence lostA blank slot in my personal albumStill haunts me in solitude… “May I have liberty to catchJust one solo snap of yours…?”“Well! then what you will doWith this single photograph…?” That certainly was not the endBut a turning point of sortThat life took a zigzag courseTaking a heavy […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 20, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Innocence RajnigandhaA night-blooming flowerNicknamed by people“Fragrance of the night”I’m so emotionally attached to it,Like a valued antiquity in my life. She is pretty and cuteHer looks and demeanourOften appear so alike, that itEvokes memories of a teenage friend.While in a cheerful moodI inquired of her onceWhat she thinks about Rajnigandha.Her reply was simple and prompt…Rajnigandha! It’s […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 20, 2020January 30, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Ingratitude The tall and shaded treeKept on giving for lifeFruits, shelter and shadeTo the family of this man. The greedy and ungratefulMan uprooted it one dayTo procure its trunk and branchesFor his petty commercial gains. Ingratitude in human beingsIt’s so common nowadaysElderly parents and grandparentsAre often abandoned and ignored. 38,703 total views, 8 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 19, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Inertia When time is on our sideWe suffer from inertiaAs it starts running outWe struggle to minimize loss Unaware then, it’s so easyIn life to lose someoneBut it takes a lifetimeTo forget one. 38,473 total views, 8 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 19, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Indispensable No oneIn your lifeAnd none ofYour possessionsIn the material worldAre indispensable. SoonerYou learn itAnd muster courageTo live with it,Far easierAnd smootherIs your life. The bestOn your part is,Wisdom so gainedConditions youTo cope up withVagaries of lifeWhen someoneOr people at largeAround youDon’t wantYou anymoreOr even whenYou lose somethingOr someone so dearYou loved mostIn life. 38,117 total views, […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 19, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Indifference ContinuousIndifferenceOf a loved oneIs akin to a slowAnd deadly poison It kills slowlyBut painfullyDraining out life’sEnergy, cheerfulnessSplendour and shine. 38,130 total views, 12 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 19, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
India and Israel: Shared Security Vulnerabilities The State of Israel was created as a homeland for the Jews on 14 May 1948 under the UN mandate and India de jure recognized it on 17 September 1950, as one of the early Asian countries to do so. However, the successive Indian governments avoided establishing full diplomatic relations with Israel for more than […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh July 21, 2026July 21, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Monochrome He carried the tiny greyscale anchorFondly in his small wallet over yearsThe image of an auspicious charmerWhich mattered in life like a compass Over the dusty paths of daily strifeIt casted a glow that shaped his lifeWithout this compass in the darkThe blinding fog would dim his spark. But one fine morning, from his vestThe […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh July 16, 2026July 16, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Pink Fairy Orchid Where southern winds sweep over the littoralAnd sun-dappled heaths of wild Australia wakeThe tiny pink charmers bloom bright in the soilA delicate form that even winter cannot break. With the silver ribbons anchored in the heathA blush-pink wing lifts its vibrant crownA fragile form above the frozen earthJust waving its petals as the sun goes […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh July 15, 2026July 15, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acrobat of Alpine Canopy In the cloud-veiled Himalayan peaks, old firs riseHigh where the moss-draped canopies weaveA cute russet panda climbs up beneath the skiesFor harvesting the bamboo leaves’ rich treasure. With coat of flame and rings of brick and whiteClimber wraps its plush, warm tail against coldHe is silent yet a skilled acrobat of alpine heightWhose dexterous thumb […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh July 14, 2026July 14, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
करिश्माई जादूगर, जिन्न और झाड़ू डॉ. जयपाल सिंह यह कहानी कई सदियों पुरानी है। तत्कालीन बगदाद के एक छोटे से शहर में अलादीन नाम का एक सज्जन अपनी पत्नी, दो बच्चों और माता-पिता के साथ रहता था। वह बंदा इतना लापरवाह और आलसी था कि अधिकांश समय बेकार बैठा रहता था और अपनी पत्नी पर परिवार के लिए रोटी-रोजी कमाने […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh July 14, 2026July 14, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
India and Israel: Shared Security Vulnerabilities The State of Israel was created as a homeland for the Jews on 14 May 1948 under the UN mandate and India de jure recognized it on 17 September 1950, as one of the early Asian countries to do so. However, the successive Indian governments avoided establishing full diplomatic relations with Israel for more than […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh July 21, 2026July 21, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Monochrome He carried the tiny greyscale anchorFondly in his small wallet over yearsThe image of an auspicious charmerWhich mattered in life like a compass Over the dusty paths of daily strifeIt casted a glow that shaped his lifeWithout this compass in the darkThe blinding fog would dim his spark. But one fine morning, from his vestThe […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh July 16, 2026July 16, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Pink Fairy Orchid Where southern winds sweep over the littoralAnd sun-dappled heaths of wild Australia wakeThe tiny pink charmers bloom bright in the soilA delicate form that even winter cannot break. With the silver ribbons anchored in the heathA blush-pink wing lifts its vibrant crownA fragile form above the frozen earthJust waving its petals as the sun goes […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh July 15, 2026July 15, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Rajnigandha Touch Now I get tired too soonSo I’m afraid of going farBut all this does not meanI’ve abandoned walks forever… And yes, I often feel lonelyEven amongst my own peopleBut all this does not meanI have stopped caring for all… I often remember our friendshipI still care for our relationshipBut how much I do,I have stopped […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 16, 2020October 6, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Greed For Power Among all temptations in life of a man, perhaps the greed for power is the strongest one. The obvious reasons appear to be that when one is empowered, all other luxuries and antiquities of life automatically fall in line. Hence it is not surprising that people craving for the power adopt and exploit all overt […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 7, 2020September 26, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
A Fairy Tale Like a fairy descended from the paradiseShe was beautiful no less than Snow WhiteLike an angel she was generous and kindThe flowers bloomed whenever she smiled. She was standing my way with open armsAnd I knew well this was real not a dreamYet kept struggling to overcome my inertiaAnd in the process I rendered her […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 21, 2020February 10, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked