Poem Cactus In desert and arid lands, a cactus standsA symbol of resilience, in a harsh climateIts thorns, a stern warning to all intrudersAn effective defence means, to keep it safe. Prickly outside, with neither leaves nor shadeBut in a true sense it’s like a heart of goldProtects itself, yet within flowers bloom so fineA parable for […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem A Tale Frozen in Time In the whispered winds, a subtle saga unfoldsTender hearts entwined, in love’s gentle holdsUmpteen silent gazes, myriad unspoken wordsDestiny’s cruel twist & turn, birds flew un-paired. Nuptial knot tied and moved on, hearts retainedUntold yearning and heartache, only fragile bondWorlds apart, a chasm unfathomably so deepBut memories stayed, with ethereal love to keep. Echoes from […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 27, 2026January 29, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem The Republic Day Editor’s Pick In this morning’s golden light, free we riseOn a nation’s heartbeat, and people’s vibeSeventy-seventh year of Ganatantra’s flameIgniting vivid dreams in every home and name. Netaji Subhash’s call, “Dilli Chalo“, echoes stillA true leader’s courage igniting people’s willGandhi’s abstinence, a sustained freedom fightThe spirit of liberty now shines with all its might. Bhagat, […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Basant Utsav On this auspicious Basant Panchami, let’s pray,May wisdom and learning end life’s disarrayYellow blooms herald ensuing spring’s charmMa Saraswati’s blessing dispels our life’s alarm. Let Veena’s melody and learning’s gentle breezeAwaken astuteness in hearts, and minds set freeYellow sweets and delicacies exchange aboundFolks celebrate wisdom, spring’s joy profound Hindu folks shine with yellow and saffron […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 23, 2026January 23, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem A Vintage Snapshot On the vintage Jagannath-Puri shore of ‘76Frisky and mercurial waves kiss the seasideThe ocean sighs behind endless rhyme of tideA graduate clan stands in their youthful stride. Their body and mind soaked in nature’s labIn patterned shirts and trousers, they gatherHands clasped, hearts beating with a joyful fireAnd caught in the salty breeze is their […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 22, 2026January 23, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem The Mango Tree Editor’s Pick A centenarian mango tree, branches wide,Leaves dancing high, wrinkles etched pretty vivid:Once I stood in Tagore Lawns, a witness to time,A tale of seasons, in earth’s whispered rhyme. In summer season’s heat, I offered shadeDuring torrential rains, I proffered a refugeWith autumn surge, leaves yellow-brown at fall Sweet fruits, like old memories, recalling […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 20, 2026January 21, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Echoes and Whispers With twilight’s calling, where shadows playEchoes of your evocation linger day by dayYour memories whisper like autumn leavesOf time shared, moments we couldn’t seize So many decades gone, yet this stands stillIn my heart’s crevices, your smiles still thrillFor a verily loving friend with a soul so pureForever lost, come what may I’ll always care […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 18, 2026January 19, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Fog A fog could pose a real challengeAs it reduces visibility making it hardTo drive or navigate on road, water or airDisrupts transportations causing delaysImpacts daily chorus and outdoor plansHazardous to health of animals and plants. Its impact on human mind and relationsIn the form of misreading and ignoranceCreates suspicion making it hard to believeLeads to […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem एकांत जीवन में सबसे दुखद बातें थीपहले प्यार, इसके बाद दोस्ती खोनालेकिन फिर गुजरते समय के साथप्यार एक अमूर्त भावना बनकर रह गयामैंने दोस्ती को भी फीका पड़ते देखाऔर अंतर्मन में ही पाया एक दोस्त –मेरा खुद का एकांत। सच है, मुझे एकान्त बहुत प्रिय हैक्योंकि मुझे कभी ऐसा मीत नहीं मिलाजो मेरा इतना साथ दे […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Sleeping Angel Editor’s Choice Wrapped in warm velvet magenta hue,My pretty little cutie-pie, a soul anew.Eyes closed, pinkish lips, a gentle sigh,Innocent face in slumber reigns high. Fingers curled, in a peaceful grasp,A whispered prayer, a loving clasp.Now, his world outside fades to hush,Winter’s magic wraps him in a blush. His curly hairs give, a serene delight,A […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 10, 2026January 11, 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
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