Most tragic event in modern history of Indian sub-continent, year 1947, is a blotched epoch that forever divided communities across India and Pakistan. The Indo-Pakistan region has always fascinated me. While I have been able to explore many border locations within India but I remain desirous of traveling in...
Ocean in the mind beckons a white village in the mountain. Driving from Leh to Lamayuru, we diverted on a road less travelled and found ourselves in the cradle of a valley with snow capped peaks, nestled above us a village painted in...
Nature, Sculpts daily. Shungatser lake is situated at 14,500 feet, about 42 Km from Tawang, in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. It was originally a grazing ground but the massive landslide of 1950 transformed it into a large lake, submerging the entire forest. This lake...
Pleasure, Intoxication, Obsession, Cravings never cease. We emerged from nothing and will merge in nothing. Few years of worldly complexities that we get involved in as reality, can actually be disruptive, if not lived with balance. Our cravings continue to expand the net and only through contemplation, is...
Anchor in your heart daily, do not wander in confusion, World is a mere illusion, people passing in confusion. Today, while reading the above prose by Kabir on page 727 of Adi Granth, I was reminded of my walk in the narrow alleys of Bara Bazar in Shillong (Meghalay,...
Pattern, an essence to creativity. Creativity, is generally thought to be an intrinsic skill. However, behind any creative work is hours of effort to create a skill to recognize structures, which is mere mechanical. It’s this aspect of replicating which ultimately results in development of a sense to discern...
Summer lies behind, Winter has set in. Bare branches hold a promise, but mind remains shaky. Winter brings dormancy with incessant clouds and snow. Time comes to stand still. Nights appear to be long. While trees have shed their leaves but in these bare branches lies a promise to...
Built by the architect of destiny, a bridge between heaven and earth. Narrower than hell, treacherous to cross, No one will accompany, alone you will have to cross. Life, a bridge across “where we came from” and “where we are to go”, is thinner...
Bhang, an intoxicating beverage prepared from the leaves of cannabis plant, has a history of use across the Indian subcontinent. In Punjab, the Nihangs (military order from the time of Guru Gobind Singh) use it freely. They call it Sukha, the peace-giver. Nihangs have been using Sukha since 17th century,...
Today, 17th March 2014 is the the day of Hola Mohalla celebration. Holi, the Indian festival of colors becomes Hola Mohalla in Punjab. Hola being the masculine representation of Holi and Mohalla implies an organized procession. Holi is celebrated across India by throwing colors at each other to...