Author Archives: indra

One of India’s most-celebrated tales of parental devotion relates to Sharvan Kumar, the character in the Ramayan. As I came to know recently, Sharvan Kumar died on the banks of a parched, neglected lake in village Sarvan, Unnao district of … Continue reading →

Singhs sitting We saw off on Friday Laxman Singh and his wife, both serious citizens of above 70 years of age. They went for the first time to US to be with their son and daughter-in-law in New York. Rajat … Continue reading →

In Hind Motors’ days, we observed that with general increment made known through the word of mouth, the rikshapullers used to increase the rates, and so did the shopkeepers, particularly vegetable sellers. It never used to be a supply problem. … Continue reading →

It was election time again for the RWA of Sector 41 Noida. Community Centre presented a festival like scene on last Sunday. Two panels of contestants again fought the election. The incumbents have held the office since last three terms. … Continue reading →

I find at least three headlines in Google News with three states associating them with IIT-JEE 2008 topper. “IIT entrance topper’s real roots in state of (Jharkhand)”, ‘Mumbai boy tops IIT-JEE 2008‘, and ‘Bihar boy tops IIT exams’. Shitikanth, who … Continue reading →

Gujjars damaging agitation upsets me. What a waste of the energy of a huge community to achieve something that does not give any thing- neither honour nor material benefits! Killing of Arushi, a sweet child of 14 years and that … Continue reading →

My all optimism fails. The news coming from Bihar only shocks. I don’t think there is any one in Bihar who can lead it to a civilized society and a developed state status. A minister and his son throw a … Continue reading →

I have a rich Gujjar crorepati builder, with almost no formal education but very smart in personality as neighbour. Every time her wife with three sweet children comes in to meet Yamuna, I advise her for giving good education to … Continue reading →