the chicken which laid golden eggs
Then there was another story: Of a man who had a chicken which laid a golden egg a day. But then the “owner” had a dream —a vision of a gold mine inside the chicken. He motivated himself and drank a lot of hatred and spewed a lot of venom on the chicken and even … Continue reading
Khayal
An airplane with many loved ones onboard gone missing; a ferry that continues to burn —a passenger jumps off the burning ship reminding me of the ones who decided to jump off the World Trade Towers – that unforgettable morning of a certain September 11; A blast that shatters the Church Street in Bengaluru killing … Continue reading
shedding all the garbs
Vandalism? Communalism? Freedom of Expression? Law? Anarchy? Hurt sentiments? Until recently the nation, even I, was mocking those who brandished swords at the Golden Temple and see now. This somehow underscores what I have said all along – that the percent of idiots is huge and the same wherever you may go – the so … Continue reading
Many Secrets
Marshal of the Air Force, Arjan Singh and Rear Admiral Kirpal Singh posing for me. It was fabulous to see the two real-life heroes together but especially when Arjan Singh said to me pointing a finger towards the Admiral, “me and Kirpal share many secrets!” Ah, that twinkle in his eyes 😉
Ākār III – Calligraphy workshop with Kamaljeet Kaur
The ANĀD Foundation with support from District Administration Kapurthala cordially invites you to the Puniya Baithak at the Quila:Sorath 31 Rag of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Series X by Bhai Baldeep Singh jee on Tuesday Dec 17, 2013 from 2.30 PM – 5.00 PM. Also an exhibition of calligraphy artworks and workshop on calligraphy by … Continue reading
Delhi di shaam
Delhi di shaam chakka bhi te kadam bhi – jaam…
The Book of Disquiet
Gurshabadjeet brought this book today called The Book of Disquiet by Fernando Pessoa not knowing that to get me to read a book is a utopian idea. Anyway, I opened the book wondering if she will talk to me – talk of me, my state, my circumstances… —thus she spoke: “432 The slave of my own … Continue reading
Chitti Maseet
The Taimur Lang built 14th century Chitti (white) Mosque inside the Fort (Qila) Sultanpur Lodhi, Kapurthala and the moon. The photo: Taken late night with a phone camera, the moon in the photo is evident. The darkness below the moon is the Peepal tree while the Mosque is below right with its dome dark and … Continue reading
a painting of mine
A painting by the fascinating artist who paints all the performers at Harballabh Sangeet Sammellan… December 2012
Anil’s mission impossible
Snowy day here in Ontario – Mission Impossible was nice but Anil’s role was so bloody ridiculous! I learnt the way he got the role: Anil “Tom? Hi! I don’t have problemo getting a slap, after all we have plenty of slapping in Balliwood, as long as I can have a love scene with that … Continue reading
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