Article The Great Indian Bustard The Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps) or Indian Bustard is a magnificent large bird with crane like appearance due to its long legs and horizontal body. This heavy bodied flying bird is a native of India and surrounding regions in Pakistan. I recall I came to know about the bird more than three decades back in […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 28, 2020October 14, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Do We Care for Life Over two years ago, I had shifted to this new government locality in the heart of the city. A two-fold motivation was responsible for my decision. The one reason of course was the fact that the massive flat was better designed and comfortable than the previous one, the other and main reason was that this […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 28, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Smog Smoggy evening –People struggleTo have a glimpse ofThe moon’s smile (I’m not very fond of shorter version of poetry but I’m tempted to write, experiencing the plight of Delhiites due to heavy smog and consequent prevailing pollution in Delhi and surrounding territories for days now. It’s so heavy and harsh that one cannot see even […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 22, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Nature’s Fury Nature’s fury,Phailin sizzlesand fizzles outleaving behinda trail ofdestruction and loss… The cyclonic stormand heavy rains renderlakhs of houses flattenedmillions homelessand billions of cropsand properties destroyed… Alas!Churning of oceanbrings Halahalamand no more rendersgood fortunetreasures, beautyand Amrita –the nectar of gods. 32,333 total views, 2 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 22, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Nature Heals If you are unhappyDisappointed or lonelyOr troubled withA nagging thought or worry… Instead of sulkingJust go out in the openAll alone to connect withThe marvels of nature… The sheer beauty of natureAnd its infinite healing touchIs bound to bring youInstant solace and cheer. 32,518 total views Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 22, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Nature Nature soothesNature healsIt puts my sensesBack on wheels. I learnt from natureTo close my eyesAnd hear the musicNature plays always. When I’m worriedI mingle with natureTo derive instant solaceEven in wilderness. I look at natureFor my inspirationSome of the best ideasCome by observation. When I’m outdoorsIn peace with natureThe realization comesReal joy is internal. I […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 21, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem My Gratitude From my balcony at the early dawnI watch the canopy of green plantsA flock of cute birdies are chirpingThe nightingale sings sweet melodiesA peacock showing off sapphire feathersSquirrels squeak, langurs are chatteringAll in peace and harmonious co-existenceA rare occurrence in the concrete jungleMy gratitude to mother earth and natureFor this harmony and my own existence. […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 21, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Monsoon Vista It’s so sereneIt’s so cleansingIt’s so rejuvenatingThere is nothing so pleasantThan early showers of monsoon. It’s so thrillingTo behold plants and grassLively with the instant greenAnd the dusty roads and lanesTaking an emerald hue. What a rainy morningWith the cloud-heavy skyThe floating grey cloudsMaking a clap of thunderWith a heavy downpour! A rainy July afternoonWith […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 21, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Monsoon Magic Monsoon is the most exciting seasonThe land everywhere turns lush greenThe nature creates its own magical spellIts so soothing splashes, aroma and smellIn a constantly changing sky patternsBeautiful colours of a rainbow in cloudsEverything around appears so divineAs if you are living in a paradise. You can often hear a peacock’s callAs if inviting you […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 21, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Monsoon Arrival GoodbyeAt lastTo endlessHot and sweatySwelteringSummer days. FinallyThe heavensHave answeredThe skiesHave opened upWhat a joyousAnd delightfulRendezvous withA torrentialDownpourWelcome monsoon!Welcome rains!! Image (c) jaipalsingh 32,373 total views, 2 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 21, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Colours of Life Colours vanished after you like whispers in the windLeaving behind only monochrome’s time-worn rindPink and blue’s marvel fancy turned misty and murkyLife’s canvas became grayscale, weary and dreary. Ever Since on each Holi eve, I wish colours’ jolly playFor you, rainbow’s dazzling in a vibrant cosmic arrayMay you shine forever in colours, a masterpiece divineThen, […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh February 4, 2026February 8, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Rajnigandha Revisited Rajnigandha, night’s sultry whispererUnfolding like an endless esoteric prayerA green stalk, greenish buds and white petalsTo love’s velvety addiction, its fragrance unfurls. For many, it’s a bloom in night’s dark masqueradeBut for him, an egress to memories’ moonlit shadeA symbol of emotions wrapped tight in ivory petalsEchoes of love’s whispers in night’s euphoric surge. In […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh February 3, 2026February 10, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Atoning Forever Memories haunt him, like autumn’s stealthy creepWhispers in the nights of what way back did seepAlone in a shipwreck, he on nostalgia’s tidal waveShadows drowning in the blues like a lonely grave. Many faded photographs, letters like fallen leavesEchoes of bygone days, rustling what he believesHe keeps brooding in twilight, shadows intertwineDrowned in nostalgic labyrinth, […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh February 3, 2026February 3, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
A Fairy Tale Rewind What a serendipitous spell, a mystic moment’s delightA fairy descended, her shadow danced in radiant lightShe smiled, the garden bloomed & flowers blossomedIn contrast, as if Snow White’s ethereal beauty paled. She stood before me, arms outstretched – a vision rareA reality or dream! At the time my heart was unawareI wrestled with inertia’s shackles, […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh February 1, 2026February 10, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Y.A.S.S. Rewind God truly crafted you with love and careYou look so special, and beyond compereGorgeous persona you possess that shinesAn aura you radiate, so angelic and divine. Your face is refreshing like the morning dewCool as a gentle breeze with a heart so trueYour voice is vivacious, warm and resonantWhile beauty charms, ravishing and radiant You […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 31, 2026February 11, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Colours of Life Colours vanished after you like whispers in the windLeaving behind only monochrome’s time-worn rindPink and blue’s marvel fancy turned misty and murkyLife’s canvas became grayscale, weary and dreary. Ever Since on each Holi eve, I wish colours’ jolly playFor you, rainbow’s dazzling in a vibrant cosmic arrayMay you shine forever in colours, a masterpiece divineThen, […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh February 4, 2026February 8, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Rajnigandha Revisited Rajnigandha, night’s sultry whispererUnfolding like an endless esoteric prayerA green stalk, greenish buds and white petalsTo love’s velvety addiction, its fragrance unfurls. For many, it’s a bloom in night’s dark masqueradeBut for him, an egress to memories’ moonlit shadeA symbol of emotions wrapped tight in ivory petalsEchoes of love’s whispers in night’s euphoric surge. In […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh February 3, 2026February 10, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Atoning Forever Memories haunt him, like autumn’s stealthy creepWhispers in the nights of what way back did seepAlone in a shipwreck, he on nostalgia’s tidal waveShadows drowning in the blues like a lonely grave. Many faded photographs, letters like fallen leavesEchoes of bygone days, rustling what he believesHe keeps brooding in twilight, shadows intertwineDrowned in nostalgic labyrinth, […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh February 3, 2026February 3, 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, 2021March 11, 2025 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