Google’s 12th year: Happy Birthday Google!

You might have missed to notice. Google had a new doodle on its homepage on September 27 to mark its 12th anniversary. Many Many Happy Returns of the Day to Google. Although its belated wishes, it would be unfair if I ignore to write a word of greeting. Somebody once asked me what were the [...]

On His Blindness by John Milton

More than Frost, Shakespeare or Wordsworth, it is John Milton whose literary works have greatly inspired me. One of the famous sonnets of Milton titled “On His Blindness” is worthy of acclaim. He is best-known for his epic poem PARADISE LOST. The manuscript of Paradise Lost was sold for just £5 due to financial constraints. [...]

The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost

One of my all time favourite by Robert Frost. Frost is one of America’s most popular 20th-century poets. He was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for poetry four times. The interpretation dangles on one’s context of reading. The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost TWO roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not [...]

My favourite poems of Maya Angelou

Here below are some of my favourite poems by Maya Angelou, a poet and African American civil rights activist. She is highly respected as a spokesperson for Black people and women. Having been a victim herself, she is a critique of racism; emphasizes on personal dignity and self-definition. She has been awarded over 30 honorary [...]

2010 Commonwealth Delhi: Gaming for shame or fame?

A footbridge collapsing and a venue’s ceiling falling down has left many scratch their head in disappointment, frustration and anger. Twitter, Facebook, Orkut and other social portals are flooded with mixed emotions. Some say the Commonwealth Games itself was a facade for our corrupt politicos to swindle crores of rupees. Some others say CWG is [...]

A rare gesture: India offers flood aid to Pakistan

India and Pakistan no doubt are bitter enemies. Wars have been fought, regions have been divided and hatred has been stoked either side. But rarely do we see such acts of benevolence that kindle our hearts. Pakistan is reeling under severe flood. The country is going through one of its worst stages.  People can’t be [...]

The Koran burning aftermath

When Pastor Terry Jones of Florida reiterated his plan to burn the Koran on the anniversary of 9/11, Christian groups in India cutting across denominational boundaries solicited for its obliteration. Press releases, statements, TV interviews were hastily made. It dint come as a surprise to me. My instincts started to predict a peril; a storm [...]

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