Countries like India always face some sort of problems resulting from various inner difficulties caused by change of climate, or some such unforeseen disasters that also affect several other countries. Anyway, India knows how to face them. Let’s hope for the best.
Category: International issues
Off the back foot, inches off the ground.
Though there is a general impression that Pakistan and India are not in good terms, as could be seen from certain recent developments, the fact is that such things are like family quarrels which would last for a few days and settle down before long. Both the countries are eager to watch cricket matches between …
The world is too much with us… getting and spending we lay waste our time
These lines may appear to be very close to modern times, but in between, the world has changed beyond recognition as a result of man’s curiosity about this world. Of course, there are those who are more interested in ownership of this part or that part of the world and seek the help of war …
Beware of war mongers
It is difficult to overcome certain habits. As long as such habits are harmless, we can say rely on those age-old proverbs like, “Habits die hard” or the new ones like, “Victory has become our habit these days” by Veerat Kohli! When we talk about habits, we cannot ignore certain violent habits which have become …
It must be English, all the way
“I am the monarch of all I survey; my rights there is none to disputeâ€. English seems to assert its pre-eminent position as an international language, while the rest of the languages, specially the popular ones, have been wondering how English managed to overtake them effortlessly. English became omnipresent during the colonial era when it …
Have some patience, please
Freedom of expression is one of the jealously guarded rights in a democratic country. We don’t have to swallow the government’s version of any issue. The rejoinder from the affected party pops up almost immediately. Maybe both are misleading but you are at liberty to accept or reject either of the two versions or both. …
They are poles apart, but flock together!
“Nation-wide agitation†“Our party will fight against itâ€. These are the newspaper headlines, quoting various opposition leaders. And the reason? The government of India has announced an increase in the prices of Petroleum products and cooking gas. No doubt, it is a heavy burden on people who are already struggling in the wake of food …
LET’S RISE ABOVE PETTINESS
Globalization transcends divisions Maybe this concept is business-oriented But it shortens the distance between homo sapiens Black or brown or white We are all offspring of the mother earth. The White liquid that we squeeze out From the udders of the cows Could be milk or dhooth But mixed with coffee or tea The effect …
World Peace
The ceremonial lamp was lit The pundits were chanting vedic mantras Seeking world peace “It symbolizes victory of light over darkness And knowledge over ignorance†The trend setter was waxing eloquent Yes, it is Deepavali Not somewhere in India But at the Whitehouse And Obama was the first US president To “personally grace the occasion†…
Nobel Prize for a Noble cause…. Peace be with you!
Upsets and surprises are quite common in international sports and games. The early exit of a top-seeded player or a super performance by an underdog are part and parcel of such international games but champions bounce back after overcoming the unexpected setback and the underdogs just get a breakthrough. Nobel prizes, too, are unpredictable at …