Article Apply Wisdom in Using Internet Data & Information (Originally written on 24 August 2023)(Revised and updated on 18 November 2023) There is a popular quote – “History is Written by Victors.” The exact origin of the quote is uncertain and debatable but sometimes it is attributed to Winston Churchill, statesman and prime minister of UK of the World War 2 vintage. In essence, […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 18, 2023November 18, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Conviction and Disqualification of the Gandhi Scion (Revised on 16 November 2023) Although the conviction and commensurate punishment by the court for any criminal offense and consequent disqualification from the public posts/designations of any politician under the laws of any country is not such a big deal that should invite international attention and outcry but it is happening now in case of […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 16, 2023November 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Bhaiya Dooj A ceremonial earthen pot in the plateIs symbolic to puja made by my sisterOn the occasion of the Bhaiya DoojAs part of the Dipawali celebrations. The puja falls on the second lunar dayOf the Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight)Of Kartika, the auspicious eight monthOf the Vikram Samvat Hindu Calendar. Celebrated in the various parts* of BharatThis […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 16, 2023November 16, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Wait Editor’s Choice Separated by infinite distanceAnd away from the homelandLost in cacophony of a busy shoreOf an alien and prosperous landA young and agile shadow emergesClose to a young and tall palm treeWrapped in a silky pink-blue attireEver so magnificent and charmingMingles with the din of dusty timesAnd then like a warped winderGently starts unfolding […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 13, 2023November 19, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Diwali Again Festival of Light is here yet againCarrying ample hope and optimismFor peace, prosperity and wellnessAnd to revive a few soulful thoughts. Regarding triumph of divine over evilIn as well as victory of light over darkIn essence, this implies a simple truthOf knowledge prevailing on ignorance. Celebrations fit so well on occasion…People light their homes with […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 12, 2023November 13, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Jews Have A Case for Israel as Their Homeland The ever so volatile Middle East has traditionally been a dangerous place for the world peace for long and it is once again in news for the same reasons. The Palestinian militant organization Hamas shocked and surprised Israel during the wee hours of the 7th October 2023 when a large number of its fighters/militants breached […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 12, 2023November 13, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem तितली संपादक की पसंद तितली रानी, तितली रानीकरती फिरती हो मनमानीफूल-फूल मंडराती फिरतीपीछे अपनी छोड़ निशानी। खुद के रंगों और चंचलता सेतुम सबका मन हर लेती होऔर अपने छोटे से जीवन सेजीने की कला सिखलाती हो। लेकिन आज उदास इस तरहवीराने में आकर क्यों बैठी होक्या तुम हो बीमार या फिररूठ किसी से, यूँ ही ऐंठी […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 7, 2023November 7, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem कुछ लोग अपने संस्कारों व अर्जित ज्ञान के बल पर,देश व समाज में खुद का स्थान ही नहीं,अपितु उसने जीवन में कौशल भी सीखा;अपने प्रियजनों, रिश्तों और संबंधों को,जीवन भर के लिए, एक ईमानदारी सेसंभालना, सहेजना और पोषित करना। परन्तु वह आजतक नहीं समझ पाया,उनको, जो एक गिरगिट की तरह अक्सर,खुद की सुविधा और माहौल के अनुसार,जल्दी-जल्दी […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Bliss Editor’s Choice Once he confided in meThat for him, it has beenToo much, as also too long…So far, he lived for othersBut now he has earnest wishTo live only for own happiness! Whenceforth, the rest of lifeHe has lived this passionOr, so to say, an obsessionOf seeking happiness for selfBy joining this blind race, as […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 5, 2023November 5, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem खुशी संपादक की पसंद उसने मुझसे कहा दूसरों के लिए जीना अबबहुत हुआ, बहुत हो लियाअब वह केवल खुद के लिएखुद की खुशियों के लिए जीना चाहता है…! फिर शेष जीवनवह इस जुनून के साथ, खुशी की चाहत लिएखुशी की तलाश मेंएक अंधी दौड़ में शामिलएक लम्बी-अंधी सुरंग मेंजिसका न आदि है न अंतचलता रहा, दौड़ता रहा है…दौड़ आज भी […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 4, 2023November 5, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Rose Bud The teenager’s prodigious query was:What is of actual worth and germaneA bud or the gorgeous florets of roseRed, yellow, peach, lavender, orange,Pink, purple, with a lot more colours;Of prismatic hues & subtle fragrance? The aged savant’s response was gentle:Both are slices of the universal life cycleA bud is as relevant as glooming flowerBeing an embodiment […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 11, 2024December 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Snitcher A Snitcher often proves in disguiseMore an adversary rather than an allyTruly, hence, he’s described so aptlyAs a canary, a betrayer or a squealerAs well as mentioned contemptuously –A deep throat, stoolpigeon or blabberEven ridiculed as the rat collaboratorHere are some traits for any onlooker. He may pretend to be subtle on faceBut indulges in […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 8, 2024December 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Deep State: The Invisible Hands of Disruption Although the unethical and illegal interference in the internal matters of the developing countries by the state and non-state actors in some countries of the developed West is not a new phenomenon but two incidents having a devastating impact on South Asian countries biz. India and Bangladesh during the last two years made this author […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 7, 2024December 9, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Dotage Editor’s Choice Dotage is a sense of growing oldHas its own remarkable attributesSlowly yet firmly one tends to loseMaterial attachment and affectionToward things, folks, even own kin,Inclusive of long-cherished dreams. The usual greed, inclination or urgeTo create and secure a niche for selfEven at cost of a wrangle or conflicts,Declines; the person is now inclinedTo […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 5, 2024December 6, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Condolence Folks give priority to attend a funeralBe it somebody’s cremation or burialThey are so liberal in their condolenceIn saying generous words for the gone. But I find it quite odd and paradoxicalCeremonious send off after one’s goneSo much admiration at occasion of lossThey could do when the person is alive. 2,256 total views, 10 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 1, 2024December 1, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Rose Bud The teenager’s prodigious query was:What is of actual worth and germaneA bud or the gorgeous florets of roseRed, yellow, peach, lavender, orange,Pink, purple, with a lot more colours;Of prismatic hues & subtle fragrance? The aged savant’s response was gentle:Both are slices of the universal life cycleA bud is as relevant as glooming flowerBeing an embodiment […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 11, 2024December 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Snitcher A Snitcher often proves in disguiseMore an adversary rather than an allyTruly, hence, he’s described so aptlyAs a canary, a betrayer or a squealerAs well as mentioned contemptuously –A deep throat, stoolpigeon or blabberEven ridiculed as the rat collaboratorHere are some traits for any onlooker. He may pretend to be subtle on faceBut indulges in […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 8, 2024December 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Deep State: The Invisible Hands of Disruption Although the unethical and illegal interference in the internal matters of the developing countries by the state and non-state actors in some countries of the developed West is not a new phenomenon but two incidents having a devastating impact on South Asian countries biz. India and Bangladesh during the last two years made this author […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 7, 2024December 9, 2024 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, 2020March 13, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked