Poem Colours Editor’s choice When you were around in lifePink and blue were my favouriteThen you had far away goneColours in life did not remainWhat was still left behindIt’s all only black and white. May you live in everlasting blissI have accepted loss with graceIn this long journey without coloursHoli too has neither flair nor flavourYou look […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020April 7, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Collateral Damage Every time the saint would pick himHe was stung hard by the scorpionDespite an insurmountable painThe former would make a fresh bidFor rescuing the latter once againIn the river from getting drowned. Having watched this for some timeA curious onlooker asked the saintWhy he was trying so hard to saveSuch an evil and ungrateful verminGiving […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Cocoon If I am not on FacebookYou should not surmiseThat I am a loner alrightWith no need of friends in life. If I am not on LinkedInYou should not surmiseThat I lack professionalismFor opportunities or ideas in life. If I am not on TwitterYou should not surmiseThat I have nothing to tweetOn global topical issues in […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Clever or Wise Till sometime beforeI was probably cleverSo I wished people to changeTo my worldview and vibe… Now I am wise for sureWith my world view clearSo instead of changing peopleI just wish myself to change. 41,528 total views, 18 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Circumstances Friends turn into enemiesEnemies turn into friendsWith change in circumstancesIt makes all the difference. A famous thinker said it onceWhen two persons are friendsWhen one of them misconductsLet the other be more patient. In the changed circumstancesOne may maintain his toleranceAnd when it becomes unbearableOne must withdraw to a distance. Like happiness and sadnessFriendship and […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Child Labour In a contemporary popular movieA cheerful and chirpy child BishnuRuns to supply hot water on demandTo the inmates staying in the lodge. This reminds me of countless ‘Bishnus’With innocence of their childhood lostLargely employed in the informal sectorAs domestic help, in factories and farms. I wonder if children or their guardiansHave knowledge or any clue […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Chemistry The couple have a fine chemistrySo wonderful so also apt and wittyHe always does what she desiresShe always does what she desires. 44,591 total views, 17 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020February 29, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Changeover Till about a generation backLove was timid and shyScared of social barricadesSeldom would have courageAnd stand firm in societyTo face acid tests. With the changing timesNow love is gettingBolder and strongerYouth are moving forwardTo stand united togetherTo scale and cross overThe age old often rottenBeliefs and boundaries ofCast, creed, religion and race. A good sign […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Caring WhetherIn a relationshipOr just friends… If you are –AngryAggrievedOr sadDue to someone… YouStill keep caringFor him or herWhenYou really loveThe person! 41,496 total views, 22 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Change of Seasons This year winter was too harshWith everywhere snow and frostLife was standstill in many partsBut it’s over and gone at last. Wind a bit chill but Sun is warmNow with the Spring’s arrivalAll country folks are in smileDormant trees have begun to budLeaves unfurling, flowers in bloomBees are to buzz and birds to sing. Whether […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
वरिष्ठ नागरिक साठ के बाद स्वस्थ और सेहतमंद कैसे रहें? साठ वर्ष की आयु के बाद जीवन के परिदृश्य को समझने के लिए केवल डरावनी सुर्खियों से आगे देखना आवश्यक है और बुढ़ापे को उसके वास्तविक रूप में पहचानना होगा—यानी जैविक, रूपात्मक और शारीरिक विकास की एक स्वाभाविक और निरंतर प्रक्रिया के रूप में। जैसे-जैसे मानव शरीर और मन परिपक्व होते हैं, मस्कुलोस्केलेटल (हड्डियों और […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 25, 2026October 26, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Beat the Blues: Wellness Strategies After Sixty Understanding the landscape of life after 60 years requires looking beyond alarmist headlines and recognizing aging for what it truly is i.e., a natural and continuous process of organic, morphological and physiological evolution. As the human body and mind mature, natural shifts occur across the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, metabolic systems and state of mind—ranging from altered […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 25, 2026October 26, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Scaly-Foot Snail Deep within the ocean where reigns endless darkThe scaly-foot snail braves thermal currents’ sparkWhere sulphur plumes and caustic vapours riseThese iron-armoured crawlers survive and thrive. No common fragile shell protects its crawling formInstead, a metallic fort is built against the stormBorn out of iron sulphides, forged in deep-sea firesWhere the ocean’s crushing weight in vain […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 23, 2026October 23, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Emerald Swindler We call this creature the emerald swindlerWho robs the alga of its vital green colourA gentle leaf-like drifter in the tidal scene Unfurling its back to catch the sun’s sheen. It splits the cell, yet holds the green heartForgoing its food intake for a higher partBy indulging in kleptoplasty, an amazing artIt merges with plants […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 22, 2026October 22, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Rajnigandha: An Eternal Flame Editor’s Pick So pure, so delicate in ivory whiteIts bloom shuns splendour of the lightSecretly in its core, away from all sightLies love burning through endless night. No splendid display, not a word to sayYet subtle fragrance travels far awayLike the love that asks for nothing moreYet it endures where it bloomed before. Each tender […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 20, 2026October 20, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
वरिष्ठ नागरिक साठ के बाद स्वस्थ और सेहतमंद कैसे रहें? साठ वर्ष की आयु के बाद जीवन के परिदृश्य को समझने के लिए केवल डरावनी सुर्खियों से आगे देखना आवश्यक है और बुढ़ापे को उसके वास्तविक रूप में पहचानना होगा—यानी जैविक, रूपात्मक और शारीरिक विकास की एक स्वाभाविक और निरंतर प्रक्रिया के रूप में। जैसे-जैसे मानव शरीर और मन परिपक्व होते हैं, मस्कुलोस्केलेटल (हड्डियों और […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 25, 2026October 26, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Beat the Blues: Wellness Strategies After Sixty Understanding the landscape of life after 60 years requires looking beyond alarmist headlines and recognizing aging for what it truly is i.e., a natural and continuous process of organic, morphological and physiological evolution. As the human body and mind mature, natural shifts occur across the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, metabolic systems and state of mind—ranging from altered […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 25, 2026October 26, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Scaly-Foot Snail Deep within the ocean where reigns endless darkThe scaly-foot snail braves thermal currents’ sparkWhere sulphur plumes and caustic vapours riseThese iron-armoured crawlers survive and thrive. No common fragile shell protects its crawling formInstead, a metallic fort is built against the stormBorn out of iron sulphides, forged in deep-sea firesWhere the ocean’s crushing weight in vain […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 23, 2026October 23, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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
Gulmohar Again In a life dull and forlornOwing to devastation and fearCaused by the alien coronavirusAs I venture out after weeksFrom my humble yet safe homeIn this rather isolated yet sheltered lane… Oh! It’s the month of May againThe time for Gulmohar to go greenAnd blooming full swing againIn the lane flanked by umpteenGulmohars forming a canopy […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh May 11, 2021November 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Whose God is This Anyway? God (Brahman) is the highest... Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh February 24, 2021September 15, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
ज्यों-ज्यों बूड़ो श्याम रंग बसन्त विहार कालोनी की परंपरानुसार... Written by Gita Singh February 22, 2021September 21, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked