A closer look into polygamy

P.S: This piece is written purely as a  personal observation on personal impact of Polygamy on the lives of women concerned, without judging the theological, or general social implications of Polygamy. I was raised by a father, who for some personal reasons intensely hated the idea of even teasing one’s wife for another ‘shaadi’. He [...]

Full moon, fertility and faith.

Just yesterday, a friend’s friend requested me to give her some advice over the telephone, about her plans of extending her family. In her early thirties, she has been married for over four years, but now wanted to conceive. Like any usual gynecologist would, I asked a few questions, and advised the need to just [...]

OsteoArthritis ~the wear and tear joint disease

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the commonest form of arthritis that occurs as a result of wear and tear of the joint. As the protective cushion over the bones within the joints, called cartilage, gets worn out gradually, the symptoms get worse. The joints begin to crackle, get stiff, then pain and ultimately cause limited mobility. Note: This [...]

Pangs of an Indian Pakistani

On departure at Indira Gandhi Airport, New Delhi her father, a man with steel nerves, exclaimed with a mask face, in a matter of fact manner, “Now that you are going across, own the place, own the people, and own the problems the way you have owned the man from there.” Without a trace of [...]

Moin Bhai Dilliwala, a tribute to Moin Akhter

As if the year passed in a stroke. It is hard to come to terms that one year has passed since Moin Akhter left us. A stand up comedian who took the art to a level whose altitude is hard for any other actor  to surmount. As a family friend there are countless small and [...]

Osteoporosis~ the silent thief Pre-Test

PRE-TEST : Before you begin to read the Health Blog Osteoporosis-The silent thief I would request you to take this Pre-Test to assess your awareness on OSTEOPOROSIS. 1. Osteoporosis is a condition: A. It is a disease of painful joints B. It is a cancer of bones C. It is thinning of bones D. It [...]

Osteoporosis ~ a silent thief

Before reading the information on Osteoporosis below, please take this Pre-Test : http://thinkloud65.wordpress.com/2012/04/15/osteoporosis-the-silent-thief-pre-test/ Osteoporosis literally means porous bones, or thinning of bones. Calcium is laid down in the bones for strength. However, for various reasons, calcium deposition may becomes less, leading to thinning of bones. Why a silent theif? Bones are weight bearing organs. The thinning [...]

Baisakhi in Kashmir~ a tryst with nature.

“Woken up with the slightest of hint, we jumped out of our warm beds excitedly and got ready without much fuss. Ammi packed food in a four tiered brass tiffin carrier, placed plates, spoons, a stove, Samovar and other needful in a cane basket, and by 8:00 AM we were heading for the Hazratbal end [...]

Sitar, Sarod and Santoor

If  “Music is wine” the following three intoxicationg  instrumental pieces do live up to these remarks by Beethoven.   Sitar by Pandit Ravi Shanker     Sarod by Ustad Amjad Ali Khan :    Santoor by Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma:  “How does one put the spiritual significance of music on paper?  Music transcends all languages [...]

Please pray for us too, Mr President !

Just a few weeks ago I was moved to hear an ex Indian Chief Election Commissioner say to Najam Sethi: “Hamara Makkah Medina to aap ke paas hai.” (Our Mecca and Madina are with you). After retirement he had come to visit the holy places of Sikh in Pakistan, the Nankana Sahib and other holy [...]