The Right to Dream – A Utopia according to Eduardo Galeano

The Right to Dream: Poem written in Spanish by Eduardo Galeano. Uruguayan writer on political and economic issues and the author of Upside Down. Translation of his poem: Although we cannot know what will happen, we have the right to imagine what we want to happen. The United Nations have created long lists of human [...]

Main Naara-E-Mastaana…!!!

Main nara-e-mastana, main shouqi- e- rindana Main tashna kahan jaaon, pee kar bhi kahan jana Slogan of Inebriation am I, drunkard mercurialness am I drink may I , may I not hardly does it make a difference Main souz-e-mohabbat hoon, main aik qayamat hoon Main ashk-e-nadaamat hoon, main gouhar-e-yakdana A burning heat of love am [...]

How Can a Mom and a Friend Rejoice…

It was probably the millionth time someone today asked me a question, my ears have gone wounded hearing , “Do you have fights at home when the India-Pakistan match is played?” And I give back the same answer a millionth time, with the same words and the  same expression since the past two decades, “I [...]

I am in Mohali

I am in Mohali I am the gentle breeze blowing in Mohali I am the the cool environ from the overcast skies in Mohali I am the security ensured by the law enforcing forces in Mohali I am the welcome hugs from the cricket loving residents in Mohali I am the hospitality of the open [...]

Desi Cricketers and Desi Cuisine

Sachin jab banayega century, Pakistan ki puk jayegi nihari. Shoaib ki bowling barsayegi golay, India ka ho jayega poori-choley. Sewag jab ghuma ke dega chaukey, Pakistan ke lag jayenge tikkey. Afridi jab wickets ki line lagayega, Indian rasgulla pheeka ho jayega. Yuvii jab urayega chakka asmani, Pakistan ki phir dum hogi biryani. Shafiq jab ghumayega [...]

Heyy Dhoni and Afridi

Mahendra Singh Dhoni You stir magic into the game of cricket While stooping to guard behind the wicket The bat is turned into a magic wand When it swings up in your iron hand Lo, the ball flings into an easy boundary And electrifying the crowd all and sundry Oh boy, you tall, dark and [...]

A War Voted by Vested Interests

WAR IS WICKED NO MATTER WHERE, WHEN, WHY AND BY WHOM WAR IS WICKED–be it endorsed by UN, approved by world leaders or instigated by Gaddhafi’s aggression. World been witnessing since the past month Gaddhafi waging a war against the rebels in Libya and bombing his opponents with tanks and air raids. Thousands of innocent [...]

Only Breath- A poem by Rumi

Incredible.  Mesmerizing.  Soul shaking. Enlightening.  Beautiful beyond words. An ageless and timeless message of Love and Unity.. no duality ever exists. The music, Oceanic by Anoushka Shankar makes it even more……( no wordsss..) ONLY BREATH Not Christian or Jew or Muslim, not Hindu Buddhist, sufi, or zen. Not any religion or cultural system. I am [...]

Let’s Have a Candlelit Dinner Friends

On March 26 2011 at 8:30-9:30 pm, where ever you are TURN OFF your lights for to celebrate the EARTH HOUR. Everyone is encouraged to participate – individuals, businesses, schools, and organizations. Why do it? The Earth Hour website says: “Put simply, because our future depends on it! Earth Hour has done a lot to [...]

Mullah vs Dalai Lama

A couple of weeks ago Dalai Lama the spiritual leader of the Tibetan Sect of Buddhism announced his intentions to retire from his position. Dalai Lama (Dalai meaning Ocean of wisdom; Lama means the spiritual leader) is now 75 and has been the spiritual leader since the age of two. A recipient of the Nobel [...]