Article Modi Gets Repeat Mandate of the Indian Electorate Finally, over a month long suspense and thrill of the largest democracy of the world is over with the electorate of this great country returning Prime Minister Narendra Modi led National Democratic Front (NDA) to power with a stunning and for more convincing majority than the previous 2014 Parliamentary elections. Needless to mention, Prime Minister […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 30, 2020September 22, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Unprofessional Response Hurts Rafale Cause in Apex Court Thanks to the audacity and obstinacy of the grand old party of India and a few disgruntled elements in the political system, the controversy on Inter-governmental Agreement (IGA) signed in September 2016 between India and France for the supply of 36 Rafale fighter jets refuses to die down despite a clean chit given by the […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 30, 2020September 22, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Indian Foreign Policy: An Election Eve Review A manifesto of any political party shall be treated as an important document because it is sort of public declaration of their vision and mission of governance quoting specific policies, programmes and objectives. Normally, manifestoes are issued just a few days or weeks before election targeting the electorate of the state or country. While going […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 30, 2020September 22, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Parliamentary Elections 2019 – Manifestoes of Arch-Rivals The Indian Parliamentary elections for the 17th Lok Sabha are scheduled to be held from 11 April to 19 May 2019. The main stakeholders are the Congress and Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) while all other small national and regional parties are either rallying behind them or seeking mandate independently. The Congress has released their Manifesto […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 30, 2020September 22, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Parliamentary Elections 2019: Offering Blues on Platter I remember his first speech from the historic Red Fort in Delhi on the eve of the Independence Day on 15 August 2014 where I was also present among the privileged audience. The speech was a marked departure from his predecessors in that rather than focusing on the announcement or achievement on the big ticket […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 30, 2020September 22, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article India and Israel Share Common Legacies Some political analysts and critics in India attempt from time to time to derive analogy between this country and Israel in handling terrorist threats and subversive activities by the secessionist and terrorist groups in both the countries. Incidentally, both the countries have paid heavy price in terms of human casualties, loss to public and private […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 30, 2020September 22, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Balakot Aftermath: A Rationalist’s Perspective Traditionally, India is known as a soft and predictable state completely vying for peace for decades in the world polity. This image has undergone a change overnight with the nation emerging as a formidable force ready to do a tit for tat in the spirit of “Let the punishment fit the crime”. The country has […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 30, 2020September 22, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Resolute India Avenges Pulwama Attack The Incident It was a cold and breezy day of 14th February 2019 in the northern most Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir and a large convoy of the para-military Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in over 75 vehicles was moving from Jammu to Srinagar on the national highway 44. As the road was closed […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 30, 2020September 22, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Rafale: Vested Interests Impinging National Security Ever since the Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) was signed in September 2016 between the governments of India and France for the supply of 36 Rafale fighter aircraft in fly-away condition, the grand old party of India has made every effort to scandalize and portray it as the biggest ever defence scam. Finding no significant talking issues […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 30, 2020September 22, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article CBI: A Caged Parrot or Wild Vulture In the recent past, the opposition political parties in India have been very vocal in their allegations that the Centre government is misusing agencies like the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) for the political vendetta to harm them. It is true that many high profile cases are being actively pursued by […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 30, 2020September 22, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Grotesque This person is utterly outlandishOr so to say simply grotesqueWhether it be gross appearanceOr his conduct and demeanourIt’s unconventional & disturbingSimply summarized as appalling! Too subjective to use “Grotesque”But one cannot bear him too longTo endure queer physical featuresBizarre etiquette and mannerismsSo often exaggerated expressionsUnfolding discomfiture and unease. One wonders about likely reasonFor forming such […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 21, 2025November 21, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Anger and Mistrust Spoil Relationships Editor’s Pick Among universal negative attributes, anger and mistrust are twosome that cause maximum discomfort and harm to the practicing person and his (or her) relationship with others. We all know that the sour relationship may become a toxic exchange of hurtful words and utterances, impaired trust, and emotional and physical abuse. Anger is one […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 19, 2025November 19, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Anger & Mistrust Among human negative attributesAnger and mistrust are twosomesWith a potential of colossal impactIn inflicting a maximum discomfort. They foster the culture of suspicionTrigger in mind alarm & trepidationRender isolated to cause lonelinessErode relationships and friendships. The consequent impact is disastrousTraumatized with torn relationshipsLoss of confidence and self-respectThereby forging a toxic environment. And what it means […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 18, 2025November 18, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
India-US Relations Blowing Hot & Cold: A Review The United States of America (USA) is often hailed as the oldest democracy in the world while Bharat (India) is undoubtedly the largest democracy with a comprehensive written Constitution incorporating all essential attributes of a genuine democracy. Besides, India is also the oldest civilization in the world while the US, with Europeans as main settlers, […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 16, 2025November 17, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Lie A lie is a lie, a dark and stark untruthIt cannot ever stand before the truthYet there is an age old popular sayingA lie travels halfway around the worldWhile truth tightens laces of its shoes. Notwithstanding this, when someonePrefers to repeat a lie time and againIt succeeds in creating doubt in mindsOf many people or […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 12, 2025November 16, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Grotesque This person is utterly outlandishOr so to say simply grotesqueWhether it be gross appearanceOr his conduct and demeanourIt’s unconventional & disturbingSimply summarized as appalling! Too subjective to use “Grotesque”But one cannot bear him too longTo endure queer physical featuresBizarre etiquette and mannerismsSo often exaggerated expressionsUnfolding discomfiture and unease. One wonders about likely reasonFor forming such […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 21, 2025November 21, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Anger and Mistrust Spoil Relationships Editor’s Pick Among universal negative attributes, anger and mistrust are twosome that cause maximum discomfort and harm to the practicing person and his (or her) relationship with others. We all know that the sour relationship may become a toxic exchange of hurtful words and utterances, impaired trust, and emotional and physical abuse. Anger is one […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 19, 2025November 19, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Anger & Mistrust Among human negative attributesAnger and mistrust are twosomesWith a potential of colossal impactIn inflicting a maximum discomfort. They foster the culture of suspicionTrigger in mind alarm & trepidationRender isolated to cause lonelinessErode relationships and friendships. The consequent impact is disastrousTraumatized with torn relationshipsLoss of confidence and self-respectThereby forging a toxic environment. And what it means […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 18, 2025November 18, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
आस सूख चुके हैं प्रेमपात्र सब, मदिरा की गागर दे दो भूल चुका हूँ कौन कौन है, विस्मृति का आश्रय दे दो. ईश्वर सबकुछ भूल गया है, कृष्ण नही अब रथ पर हैंसत्य-प्रेम की राहों पर हम, फिर भी काँटे पथ पर हैं. जीवन बंधा-बंधा सा क्यों है, हाहाकार मचा यह क्यों है मानव संबंधों के तलतम में, यह भूकंपी […] Written by Santosh K Nema May 15, 2022November 18, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
आत्मिक लाख समझाने पर भी नहीं समझता आईना मेरा अंदर की टूटती नसें भी उकेर दीं बनाकर उसने दरकती लकीरें वो जो बैठे हैं गहरे दिल में मेरे आईना मेरा उन्हें भी हूबहू दिखाता है. कैसे छिपाऊँ दर्दे-दिल को सामने जब बैरी-मितवा हो ऐसा चुप हूँ मैं, चुप हैं वो, मंजर है खामोशी का यह कैसा. दिल की जिद है रग-रग में […] Written by Santosh K Nema April 19, 2022April 19, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
समय मेरा समय चुप है अपनी निष्ठुरता लिए बदल रहा है निरंतर. तुम समय हो मेरे समय जिसने प्यार दिया अनंत डुबोकर किया एकाकार खुशियों से अमृत सुख की स्मृतियों से साँस साँस में चलती अनवरत सामीप्य की अव्यक्त अनुभूतियों से. समय मेरा दूर असंबद्ध सा अबदर्शक सा बन बदल रहा है सहारे तन के मन के तुझसे जो बंधे थे अडिग अटूट […] Written by Santosh K Nema March 3, 2022March 5, 2022 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