Article 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
Article How Credible Is 2022 World Hunger Report on India! The Global Hunger Index (GHI) annual report for 2022 released about a week back has reflected India poorly almost at the bottom of the list so prepared with a ranking of 107 in a list of 121 countries. The report is annually published by two Western NGOs, namely the ‘Concern Worldwide’ and ‘Welt Hunger Hilfe’. […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 22, 2022November 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article The World of Fables and Legends – 24 Hindu Literature, Legends & Mythology Unlike other Western or Far East civilizations, the ancient Indian literature, legends and mythology is so vast and rich that it needs altogether a separate piece of writing to do some justice with it. For instance, in the erstwhile old world civilizations, Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey as well as Sumerian […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 16, 2022November 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Midnight Crackdown on the Popular Front of India The all India crackdown and the five-year ban imposed on the Popular Front of India (PFI) by the Government of India on 28 September 2022 did not come as a surprise to many nationalist and patriotic Indians. Such signals were already received with the outfit already being on radar of the National Investigating Agency (NIA), […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 3, 2022November 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part LXXIV Peace and War -II In the previous part, we learnt how our Vedic people had evolved in a society that was based on definite ethics and values based on core virtues of Ahimsa, Satya and associated divine attributes. Accordingly, the highest priority was accorded to the establishment of peace, both external and internal, to the […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 26, 2022November 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part LXXIII Peace and War – I In mundane sense, peace is interpreted as a state of personal and/or community harmony, camaraderie and companionship in a social environment that is completely devoid of any conflict, hostility or violence between the individuals or groups. Ordinarily, such an environment is established among the individuals and groups by exercising behavioral […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 18, 2022November 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article The World of Fables and Legends – 23 Hindu Religion: Gods & Goddesses Since early age, the Indian civilization did not follow the religion in its literal sense or traditional form, the way more recent Abrahamic religions of the world look at it. Historically, the indians called it “Sanatana Dharma”, a term originally derived from the ancient Sanskrit language, which carries an implied […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 11, 2022November 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Iconic Fall of the Monuments of Brazen Corruption Last week’s grounding of the Supertech Skyscraper twin towers in Noida is not the first demolition of its kind in India but it is certainly remarkable and invites attention of every aware person for many reasons. The first and foremost being its rating as an iconic symbol of corruption in the recent times involving a […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 3, 2022November 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article The World of Fables and Legends – 22 History of India – 2 In the previous part, the author had briefly tried to decode the early civilizational (legendary) history of India, which was known as Bharatvarsha or other Sanskritized names such as Bharat, Aryavarta, Jambudwipa, etc. before the advent of the Islamic and colonial powers in the sub-continent. Thus the period around 14500 […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh August 21, 2022November 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article AKAM: National Flag versus Nehruvian Nationalism Ever since the government launched the initiative of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) on March 12, 2021, it has organized numerous and variety events of national importance to celebrate and commemorate 75 glorious years of the Independence of India. In the prime minister’s own words, the Mahotsav (grand festival) is being celebrated as a Jan-Utsav […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh August 7, 2022November 18, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
दादी माँ की घर वापसी दिसंबर के अंत की गुनगुनी और सुहावनी धूप बूढ़ी कैथरीन की थकी हुई आँखों में न तो कोई आनंद ला सकी और न ही कोई आशा। इस वृद्धाश्रम के अहाते में, नीम के पेड़ के नीचे एक बेंच पर बैठी वह सुदूर अतीत की यादों में खोई हुई थी, जब डेविड जीवित थे और उन्हें […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh April 11, 2026April 11, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Moon Inspires As I gaze at the moonThe one high in the skyThe other at the azure clay. If one is capable to quietThe dusty storms and calms the seaThe musing of other soothesMy temper, brings harmony and peace. If one steers the traveller The jagged path through the darkThe other inspires my weary soulAlso rekindles a […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh April 9, 2026April 9, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Saying Yes or No The impact of ‘Yes’ is light and freeLike a gentle breeze or an easy keyBut ‘No’ is indeed a robust decreeWhich is so often lost in pleasantry. I learnt to say yes or a polite nayWith almost equal ease in my lifeBut I find most people around shyWith ‘no’ and prefer to be evasive. Here […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh April 8, 2026April 9, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Flame of the Forest Blazing in hues of ember and goldPalash sets silent woods ablaze bold. Clusters of fire adorn on modest heightWhat a leafless crown as spring’s delight. Fragrance is faint, but its spirit is goldDyes to Ayurvedic cure, its gifts unfold. 982 total views, 24 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Starfish Upon the sea shores where tides retreatI see five-armed stars with faint heartbeatIn true sense not a fish, but an echinodermSkin quite rough, yet body reasonably firm. It exists in hues of crimson, gold, and blueAnd creeps on tube feet, hidden from viewLike a keystone guard of the oceanic floorThey balance the reef and the […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
दादी माँ की घर वापसी दिसंबर के अंत की गुनगुनी और सुहावनी धूप बूढ़ी कैथरीन की थकी हुई आँखों में न तो कोई आनंद ला सकी और न ही कोई आशा। इस वृद्धाश्रम के अहाते में, नीम के पेड़ के नीचे एक बेंच पर बैठी वह सुदूर अतीत की यादों में खोई हुई थी, जब डेविड जीवित थे और उन्हें […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh April 11, 2026April 11, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Moon Inspires As I gaze at the moonThe one high in the skyThe other at the azure clay. If one is capable to quietThe dusty storms and calms the seaThe musing of other soothesMy temper, brings harmony and peace. If one steers the traveller The jagged path through the darkThe other inspires my weary soulAlso rekindles a […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh April 9, 2026April 9, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Saying Yes or No The impact of ‘Yes’ is light and freeLike a gentle breeze or an easy keyBut ‘No’ is indeed a robust decreeWhich is so often lost in pleasantry. I learnt to say yes or a polite nayWith almost equal ease in my lifeBut I find most people around shyWith ‘no’ and prefer to be evasive. Here […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh April 8, 2026April 9, 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