Poem Prehensile Hippocampus – Sea HorseA small marine fishWith its upright postureHead and neckLooks like a horse;But its characteristicPrehensile tailOften reminds meOf a beloved friendin our Biology class…Only she could satisfyOur teacher’s pose! Image source: Internet 39,109 total views, 2 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh February 2, 2021March 24, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Paradoxical Truth Realized paradoxical truthOf human relationshipsSo early in lifeThatthe friendship mayGently grow into loveBut there is no chanceThat the reverse would materialize. So, without nurturing greedOr even any ego or jealousyHe suppressed desire and desperationTo quietly resolved to resignAnd fade away in oblivionPraying happiness, prosperity and peaceTo her and dear ones. Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh February 2, 2021September 21, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Misfortune Precious things in lifeThat I aspired and soughtGod was so graciousAnd kind enough to grant… My misfortune and faultThat I couldn’t hold itThe friendship and loveBoth for eternity I lost. 38,876 total views, 8 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh February 2, 2021September 21, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Mirage Like some creaturesOn this magnificent planetOut of the sheer instinctand fascinationChase the dancing shadowsOn illuminated objects or wall… On the same analogyAll along during lifeUnder some sort ofA magic spell with allIngenuity, love and careHe kept chasing a shadow… It was much laterIn the approaching twilightThat he realizedAll these years in lifeHe was in a […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh February 1, 2021September 21, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Shadows Some wise man saidThe time flies over usBut leaves behindA shadow of its own… In twilight I now realizeNo use in running afterThe shadow(s) in lifeThat time has left behind Instead realize your ownWhich is always with youAs your intellect and soulTo guide and advise you… But you constantly failTo listen or recognizeUnder false pretensionAnd […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 31, 2021September 21, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Amarkantak: The Immortal Obstruction Madhya Pradesh, located in the Central India, is one of the larger states so well known and rich in its cultural heritage, flora and fauna. In fact, a few years back, it was the largest state in terms of the geographical area and natural resources till a large part of it was carve out to […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 25, 2021September 21, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Loving Nature A wise man said It is the nature... Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 23, 2021September 21, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article India Launches World’s Largest Covid-19 Vaccination Programme India has launched its long-awaited vaccination programme on 16 January 2021 to protect its countrymen against the novel coronavirus that invaded and shocked the whole world throughout the bygone year of 2020. In the first two days, over three lakh people in various states were vaccinated, and barring a few cases of the alleged reactions […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 23, 2021October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Being Truthful People make excuses with their spouses,..... Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 16, 2021October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part LIX Tapas – The Penance Tapas is a spiritual practice in the Indian religions, particularly in Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) – the mother of all religions originated in the ancient Bharatvarsha (India). There is no exact corresponding term in Western languages though it is loosely translated and defined as penance or austerity in English. According in dictionary […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 16, 2021September 21, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Kosha: A Critical Review While writing a review of Kosha, I may also mention at the outset that the author and I have been close acquaintances and friends for years following our retirement, having lived close by in the same colony for a long period. In that capacity, I can state with conviction that this novel represents the author’s […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh August 15, 2026August 15, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Everlasting Echo Editor’s Pick Lived with the guilt through these long, fading yearsWhen my teenage silence buried the deepest truthsSeized by shadows of my shyness and tender fearsI chose to hide my inner voice with a thousand words. I watched many couples moving on to tie their knotYet time dissolved the passion they had soughtThe seven vows […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Beautiful Story Editor’s Pick Sitting amid the hollow space of timeWhere even hours forgot to chimeSuddenly, the dusty curtains drewAnd the faded ink began to seep anewThe reels of yesteryear began to unwindUnleashing shadows of joy and pain abound. A reflection, I had lost you long agoand sustained that loss like a wound:An incertitude of youthA thousand […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh August 10, 2026August 11, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Venus Flytrap A rosette close to the damp and dark groundIts flat green stem spreads wide and roundThe red-lipped traps with small hairs on waitTo snap shut swiftly on an insect’s fate. Venus Flytrap stand rooted, yet it knowsWhen to remain open and when to closeIt never chases any wandering preyInstead, simply waits and watches the day. […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh August 8, 2026August 8, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
A True Friend One who walks beside you, with selfless love and grace,Honest words, a transparent heart, trust finds its place.He guards thy secrets in heart, a rock-solid shield to stay,Turns into a guiding torch, whenever thy footsteps stray. With patience in his gentle soul, and wisdom to forgive,A bond built as bedrock of trust, together two vow […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh August 6, 2026August 6, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Kosha: A Critical Review While writing a review of Kosha, I may also mention at the outset that the author and I have been close acquaintances and friends for years following our retirement, having lived close by in the same colony for a long period. In that capacity, I can state with conviction that this novel represents the author’s […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh August 15, 2026August 15, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Everlasting Echo Editor’s Pick Lived with the guilt through these long, fading yearsWhen my teenage silence buried the deepest truthsSeized by shadows of my shyness and tender fearsI chose to hide my inner voice with a thousand words. I watched many couples moving on to tie their knotYet time dissolved the passion they had soughtThe seven vows […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Beautiful Story Editor’s Pick Sitting amid the hollow space of timeWhere even hours forgot to chimeSuddenly, the dusty curtains drewAnd the faded ink began to seep anewThe reels of yesteryear began to unwindUnleashing shadows of joy and pain abound. A reflection, I had lost you long agoand sustained that loss like a wound:An incertitude of youthA thousand […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh August 10, 2026August 11, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
आस सूख चुके हैं प्रेमपात्र सब, मदिरा की गागर दे दो भूल चुका हूँ कौन कौन है, विस्मृति का आश्रय दे दो. ईश्वर सबकुछ भूल गया है, कृष्ण नही अब रथ पर हैंसत्य-प्रेम की राहों पर हम, फिर भी काँटे पथ पर हैं. जीवन बंधा-बंधा सा क्यों है, हाहाकार मचा यह क्यों है मानव संबंधों के तलतम में, यह भूकंपी […] Written by Santosh K Nema May 15, 2022November 18, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
आत्मिक लाख समझाने पर भी नहीं समझता आईना मेरा अंदर की टूटती नसें भी उकेर दीं बनाकर उसने दरकती लकीरें वो जो बैठे हैं गहरे दिल में मेरे आईना मेरा उन्हें भी हूबहू दिखाता है. कैसे छिपाऊँ दर्दे-दिल को सामने जब बैरी-मितवा हो ऐसा चुप हूँ मैं, चुप हैं वो, मंजर है खामोशी का यह कैसा. दिल की जिद है रग-रग में […] Written by Santosh K Nema April 19, 2022April 19, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
समय मेरा समय चुप है अपनी निष्ठुरता लिए बदल रहा है निरंतर. तुम समय हो मेरे समय जिसने प्यार दिया अनंत डुबोकर किया एकाकार खुशियों से अमृत सुख की स्मृतियों से साँस साँस में चलती अनवरत सामीप्य की अव्यक्त अनुभूतियों से. समय मेरा दूर असंबद्ध सा अबदर्शक सा बन बदल रहा है सहारे तन के मन के तुझसे जो बंधे थे अडिग अटूट […] Written by Santosh K Nema March 3, 2022March 5, 2022 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