Poem Extortion Extortion is an unacceptable actOf extracting undesirable benefitBy application of threat or coercionWhich may actually fructify in casesWith or without using physical forceWise men call it a form of robberyA crime punishable under civil lawThe target of such criminals could beAn individual, family, even institution. Indeed, it’s also a form of extortionAs one or more […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh July 12, 2024July 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Blog रिश्ते मानवीय रिश्ते चाहे वह आनुवंशिक हों अथवा मित्रता के बहुत संवेदनशील होते हैं जिन्हें अच्छा और मजबूत बनाए रखने के लिए लगातार सकारात्मक सोच एवं पहल के साथ-साथ परस्पर विश्वास की आवश्यकता बनी रहती है। इसके ठीक विपरीत जो लोग निजी स्वार्थ और आत्मकेन्द्रित रहकर रिश्ते निभाने का प्रयास करते हैं उन्हें अक्सर असफलता एवं […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh July 11, 2024July 11, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Enjoyment Editor’s Choice ‘Enjoy’ is the familiar buzzwordFashionable and popular these days When I solemnly look aroundA host of my friends and relativesAs also many folks known – unknownEveryone seems running to enjoy lifeAnd merry-making their own ways…In restaurant, theatre, sports, picnic spots,Or copious visits to inland and exotic localeAnd narrating story for others to “enjoy”. […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 2, 2023September 3, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem नेता राज मंत्री फिरे बावला लियों, हर दिन गाड़ी बत्ती लाल,कानून बिगड़ हुआ, हुआ घणा बेजा हाल। रिश्वतखोरी नियम बन गई, चरे नेताजी चोखा माल,जवा ज्यों मिनखों ने चूसे, डौडी टोपी डौडी चाल। राज मेहकमो में घुस गिया, सब के सब भाई दलाल,रिश्वतखोरी सूं, जनता ने करे, बाबु-अफ़सर रोज़ हलाल,। ऐ तो कोई नेता नहीं भाई, सब […] Written by Surata Ram August 20, 2023August 20, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Werewolves Strike Again In the national capital, they have struck againEach time a woman’s modesty is outragedOutcries of shame and shock too are raisedWe wring our hands in anger and frustrationBut not without mortal fear and apprehensionFor our own daughters, sisters and wivesDaily go out to the same vulnerable placesStalked by the depraved and debauched menSet out loose […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 23, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Werewolf in Vicinity What is happeningTo this great metropolis?A woman’s mutilated body foundIn succession, third in five daysAnd possibility is not ruled outFor a maniac and serial killer on a prowl. A young girl abducted and rapedIn a fast moving carFifth instance in a month.A child aged six molestedAnd culprit is a close relative. An elderly couple found […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 23, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Transgender Abandoned and ignoredBy the society since agesThey live a miserable life –Let’s pay some attention… They too have aspirationsThey too feel joy and painHave every right to liveWith dignity and recognition. 21,530 total views, 10 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 23, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem They vs Us It is their freedom of speechWhen they clamour and abuseWhen we retaliate and returnIt’s parochialism and retribution They attack and raise slogansFor they are peaceful civiliansWhen we get even in self-defenceIt’s intolerance and provocation When we repose our faith in religionIt makes us communal and partisanBut their assembly for it in the openIs freedom enshrined […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 23, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Social activism Global social awakeningOver the recent decadesHas churned out organizationsAnd individual human rights activistsGamut extending to almostEvery sphere of the human activityTransforming human societyAs rights conscious. Instead I contemplate and wish forAn organization or individualEarnestly professing or engaged inThe human duties activismWhich could transform humansAs duties conscious. For a rights-conscious personLooks for the needs of his […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 23, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Road Rage In a yet another road rage in cityA minor trifle turns into a brawlTwo vehicles get brushed asideIncident fumes occupants insideA person gets attacked with a batAnd he dies instantly on the spot. Such recurring incidents raise doubtsWhether attackers are humans or fiendsThe victim was maintaining a cabThe only source of his livelihoodAnd he had […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 22, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Rose Bud The teenager’s prodigious query was:What is of actual worth and germaneA bud or the gorgeous florets of roseRed, yellow, peach, lavender, orange,Pink, purple, with a lot more colours;Of prismatic hues & subtle fragrance? The aged savant’s response was gentle:Both are slices of the universal life cycleA bud is as relevant as glooming flowerBeing an embodiment […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 11, 2024December 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Snitcher A Snitcher often proves in disguiseMore an adversary rather than an allyTruly, hence, he’s described so aptlyAs a canary, a betrayer or a squealerAs well as mentioned contemptuously –A deep throat, stoolpigeon or blabberEven ridiculed as the rat collaboratorHere are some traits for any onlooker. He may pretend to be subtle on faceBut indulges in […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 8, 2024December 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Deep State: The Invisible Hands of Disruption Although the unethical and illegal interference in the internal matters of the developing countries by the state and non-state actors in some countries of the developed West is not a new phenomenon but two incidents having a devastating impact on South Asian countries biz. India and Bangladesh during the last two years made this author […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 7, 2024December 9, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Dotage Editor’s Choice Dotage is a sense of growing oldHas its own remarkable attributesSlowly yet firmly one tends to loseMaterial attachment and affectionToward things, folks, even own kin,Inclusive of long-cherished dreams. The usual greed, inclination or urgeTo create and secure a niche for selfEven at cost of a wrangle or conflicts,Declines; the person is now inclinedTo […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 5, 2024December 6, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Condolence Folks give priority to attend a funeralBe it somebody’s cremation or burialThey are so liberal in their condolenceIn saying generous words for the gone. But I find it quite odd and paradoxicalCeremonious send off after one’s goneSo much admiration at occasion of lossThey could do when the person is alive. 2,256 total views, 10 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 1, 2024December 1, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Rose Bud The teenager’s prodigious query was:What is of actual worth and germaneA bud or the gorgeous florets of roseRed, yellow, peach, lavender, orange,Pink, purple, with a lot more colours;Of prismatic hues & subtle fragrance? The aged savant’s response was gentle:Both are slices of the universal life cycleA bud is as relevant as glooming flowerBeing an embodiment […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 11, 2024December 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Snitcher A Snitcher often proves in disguiseMore an adversary rather than an allyTruly, hence, he’s described so aptlyAs a canary, a betrayer or a squealerAs well as mentioned contemptuously –A deep throat, stoolpigeon or blabberEven ridiculed as the rat collaboratorHere are some traits for any onlooker. He may pretend to be subtle on faceBut indulges in […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 8, 2024December 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Deep State: The Invisible Hands of Disruption Although the unethical and illegal interference in the internal matters of the developing countries by the state and non-state actors in some countries of the developed West is not a new phenomenon but two incidents having a devastating impact on South Asian countries biz. India and Bangladesh during the last two years made this author […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 7, 2024December 9, 2024 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
Greed For Power Among all temptations in life of a man, perhaps the greed for power is the strongest one. The obvious reasons appear to be that when one is empowered, all other luxuries and antiquities of life automatically fall in line. Hence it is not surprising that people craving for the power adopt and exploit all overt […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 7, 2020September 26, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
A Fairy Tale Like a fairy descended from the paradiseShe was beautiful no less than Snow WhiteLike an angel she was generous and kindThe flowers bloomed whenever she smiled. She was standing my way with open armsAnd I knew well this was real not a dreamYet kept struggling to overcome my inertiaAnd in the process I rendered her […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 21, 2020March 13, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked