Article Elephantine Teeth There is an old Hindi saying – Haathi ke daant, khane ke aur, dikhane ke aur (Elephants’ teeth…one set for eating another for display). I have no idea about the origin of this phrase…perhaps it might be as old as Adam and Eve’s progeny. But there is no doubt that the genesis of the phrase […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2020September 27, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem His Worry Even at the age of seventy-sixHe is quite lively and smartEat, drink and be merry his ethosFinding him anxious and lowI routinely enquired aboutHis health and well-being. He blinked for a momentThen replied as follows: Continuous morning walksSupplemented with umpteen pillsAre not bringing relief these days-Sugar is getting out of controlBlood pressure is shooting upAnd […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Hiccups Nervous and worriedHe enquired from the pharmacistIf he had something for hiccups.The pharmacist was prompt.In response to his query,He slapped him hard on his face… Angry, he demanded an explanationAs to why he has misbehaved…The pharmacist was cool in his reply,I’m sure you don’t have hiccups anymore.To this came his embarrassed responseNo, but it’s my […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2020September 27, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Facebook Friends Not very long backEveryone had friendsAnd known foesMostly of their ageAnd when friends withAn elder or a younger,He or she was more ofA guide and mentorThan a friend reallyHands-in-glove. In the Facebook eraThe progressive attribute isEveryone is a friendA five years oldA ninety years youngAll men and womenEven not so wise AssOr a treacherous wolfBy […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Entertainment Sometimes I feelWhy to visitA theatre, multiplexMonument or zoo parkOr even exotic abroadFor entertainmentAnd lose in the processHard-earned money, a lot? When so muchEntertainment for freeIs provided bindaasDay in and day outBy elected representativesThrough their utterancesHigh-pitched melodramaCollective and solo acts. 35,534 total views, 15 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Emotional Fools The rescue operation was going onAs the skyscraper was on the blazeAnd turned into a towering inferno… In a frenzy of the rescue missionThe last batch of stranded peopleFive men and a womanWere tensely hanging on a ropeWhen the fireman on the jobNoticed a crack in the rope. Apologetically he cautioned – I’m sorryBut the rope can’t […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020March 27, 2026 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. 38,262 total views, 27 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020February 29, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Be Careful, Love Editor’s Choice With a view to fulfilling the desireOf his sweetheart and loving wifeHe arranged a four weeks’ trainingFor driving his new Skoda Superb. The ever confident and spirited wifeWent out driving alone in the morningFor the first time on the state highway…Passing through the vicinity, they lived. After a short while – The anxious […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 15, 2020July 30, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Bank Loan I am in searchof a credible bankthat can offer mea handsome home loan… And post disbursementthey don’t ever chase mefor monthly installment,instead leave me alone. 35,356 total views, 38 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 15, 2020September 26, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem An Innocent Curiosity On return from his classSunny, the little kid asked –Father, I’m a little curiousWhere do I really come from? Father always had in mindOne day he will have to answerThis question to his inquisitive sonSo he carefully explained… Full facts about the child birthRole of parents in the process. Finding his son utterly confusedIt was […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 15, 2020September 26, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Sea’s Silent Dragon In southern waters, pretty cold and clearNear the Australian shores, it may appearOpen sea’s proficient yet a silent dancerIt gives illusion of afloat seaweed mariner. Among the seaweed and rockweed greenA tiny dragon population could be seenWith the golden exterior and purple linesLeafy sea-dragon hides inside ocean’s vines. It has no scales or claws to […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh May 6, 2026May 6, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
शुचिता का संताप सत्य की ईंटों से, उसने भव्य मंदिर था रचा,छल-कपट के वेग से, जो सर्वदा रक्षित बचा;लोग जिसकी निष्ठा को नमन करते हर घड़ी,पर स्वयं के ही भाग्य से, प्रबल जंग है छिड़ी। बंधा रहा जो व्यक्ति सदा सत्य की मर्यादा से,अपराधी सिद्ध हुआ, एक प्रियजन के दुराव से;तमाम नतमस्तक हैं, जिसके अडिग चरित्र पर,हारा वह […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh May 5, 2026May 5, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Integrity Crisis He built a temple, now very foundation rocksIn a life transparent where no shadow standsThe world shelters & shines in his steady lightWhile his own sun descends into a dark night. He remains a shield that even strangers trustYet see his own gold that turns to spectre rustNo lesion is deeper, no regret more profoundThan […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh May 4, 2026May 4, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
A Permian Ancestor In the wild as well gardens of stoneA shadow remains from the ancient ageWith leaves like fans, of a delicate greenA witness to eras that people has not seenNo flowers to offer, no fragrance to shedIt stands on the soil where titans once tread. A flyover through the eons, a singular lineSo much gold in […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh May 3, 2026May 3, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Armored Sentinel On ancient sands with the tides lowAn armoured relic walked from days of yoreWith ten legs scrambling in a rhythmic danceMoving across the sand with a backward glanceAlso ten compound eyes – complex and brightFor finding its way through the day and night. A silent guest and ageless sentinel of shoresThe living fossil as also […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh May 2, 2026May 2, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Sea’s Silent Dragon In southern waters, pretty cold and clearNear the Australian shores, it may appearOpen sea’s proficient yet a silent dancerIt gives illusion of afloat seaweed mariner. Among the seaweed and rockweed greenA tiny dragon population could be seenWith the golden exterior and purple linesLeafy sea-dragon hides inside ocean’s vines. It has no scales or claws to […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh May 6, 2026May 6, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
शुचिता का संताप सत्य की ईंटों से, उसने भव्य मंदिर था रचा,छल-कपट के वेग से, जो सर्वदा रक्षित बचा;लोग जिसकी निष्ठा को नमन करते हर घड़ी,पर स्वयं के ही भाग्य से, प्रबल जंग है छिड़ी। बंधा रहा जो व्यक्ति सदा सत्य की मर्यादा से,अपराधी सिद्ध हुआ, एक प्रियजन के दुराव से;तमाम नतमस्तक हैं, जिसके अडिग चरित्र पर,हारा वह […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh May 5, 2026May 5, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Integrity Crisis He built a temple, now very foundation rocksIn a life transparent where no shadow standsThe world shelters & shines in his steady lightWhile his own sun descends into a dark night. He remains a shield that even strangers trustYet see his own gold that turns to spectre rustNo lesion is deeper, no regret more profoundThan […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh May 4, 2026May 4, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
दशानन दहन प्रतिवर्ष दशानन दहन किया, मन के रावण का नाश नहीं,अगनित सीता अपहृत होती, निज मर्यादा का भास नहीं।हम एक जलाते दशकंधर, शत दशकंधर पैदा होते,करते जो दहन मन का रावण, हर गली में रावण न होते। इस शक्ति पर्व का हेतु है क्या, है ब्यर्थ दिखावे की शक्ती,निर्बल को संबल दे न सके, अन्याय से […] Written by Gajendra Pal Singh October 5, 2022November 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Happiness Happiness is a bowl of gold;Which people using a smile hold!!It creates fun in life’s every fold;As a smile is a person’s beautiful resource.We people are ocean drops…Who should enjoy this world with jumps and hops!!But often fail to realize the importance of a smile….That it does have the power to take us ahead many […] Written by Ananya Kapoor April 5, 2022April 5, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Soul on Fire A relationship lifelongThat he admired so dearAnd cherished in his heartYet unable to fathom it everAnd call it with certain onenessIf it was a friendship or love…Also when the saga endedLeaving abstract in essenceWas it the love or friendship? What he knows for sureHe always valued this bondEven more than his lifeNurtured every possessionWhether material […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 23, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked