Poem Shadow & Sage I chased a shadow through the shifting lightUntil the time she vanished from my sightLike a fleeting dream dissolving into the nightOr even water seeping through the sand desert. Then there was a sage in wisdom’s heavy gownWho held golden words for valuable talk in townI watched dejectedly as the tower tumbled downHe drifted away […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh March 6, 2026March 6, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Passing Shadow Spent a lifetime chasing her—A soulmate, a captivating shadowWalking a step ahead alwaysThrough corridors of youthAnd afterwards, too. Years gathered decisivelyLike dust on forgotten journalsNow she lingers in the thresholdAs though our shared time & languageHas slipped in perpetuity from memory. So, I’m tied in knotsWith a recurring thought –This body a soul polishes with […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh March 5, 2026March 6, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Drenched in Joy The land’s wild fire still clings in streaks of roseHoli’s dust converges with salt and shifting tideWhat a peach-hued glow against water wavesAs the shifting currents gently brush her side. She stands where glorious seas and soul meetAnd sunset’s metallic gold reflected in her skinThe majestic ocean’s foam is cooling at her feetWhile all the […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh March 4, 2026March 4, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Ego to Ash Holika’s pride turns to ashDevotion outlives the fiery flame —Faithful soul blooms in blaze. 6,459 total views, 20 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh March 4, 2026March 4, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Holika Dahan Flames kiss winter tide’s endFrom the ash rises a gentler dawn —Spring breathes through embers. 6,590 total views, 23 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh March 4, 2026March 4, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article 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
Poem 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
Poem 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
Article 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
Poem 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
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
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