Mother India’s Immortal Son

Mother India’s Immortal Son

Mother India’s Immortal Son Kadam Kadam Badhaye Ja – Stepping Down Memory Lane These memories inevitably form part of any discussion of Netaji and the INA in Singapore. Possibly, Singaporeans, both of Indians and Chinese origin, have wisely come to accept...
A “WORLD OF MANY WARS” IN KALI YUGA

A “WORLD OF MANY WARS” IN KALI YUGA

A “WORLD OF MANY WARS” IN KALI YUGA Is the world in Kali Yuga? In Hindu scriptures, it is the “shortest and worst” of the four Yugas, supposedly replete with conflict and sin. Humanity is already embroiled in far too many self-created sins and 56 ‘active’ conflicts,...
Tweaking the Prohibition in Gujarat?

Tweaking the Prohibition in Gujarat?

Tweaking the Prohibition in Gujarat? In Gujarat, the Western Indian bastion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his number two, Amit Shah, pragmatism is overriding prohibition, and ideals are being set aside, cautiously and gently, to introduce alcohol by law. But...
OF ‘DOST’, ‘HAPPINESS’ & INDIANS IN U.S.

OF ‘DOST’, ‘HAPPINESS’ & INDIANS IN U.S.

OF ‘DOST’, ‘HAPPINESS’ & INDIANS IN U.S. With the United States-forced regime change in Venezuela and the fear of much more that jeopardises peace, India cannot remain unaffected or unconcerned. More so, when President Donald Trump, determined to bring the entire...
A SAGA OF ‘OLYMPIAN’ RISE AND FALL

A SAGA OF ‘OLYMPIAN’ RISE AND FALL

A SAGA OF ‘OLYMPIAN’ RISE AND FALL My first impression of SURESH KALMADI was when, as President of the Indian Youth Congress (Socialist), he led a protest demonstration of no more than a dozen party workers. He led, also held the party banner, and there were more...