A blog by Dr. Anuj Kumar
I remember an old black and white movie, ‘Dhool ka Phool’, on the subject of premarital sex and raising an illegitimate child. My mother stopped me from watching this movie because it was obscene for a school kid like me. In those times, the Hero and Heroine would hide their face behind a tree …
The authenticity of the word characterless or चरित्रहीन… Who decides? Google says “the mental and moral qualities distinctive of an individual” refers to CHARACTER. AND, anyone who has no mental abilities or is morally deranged, he or she is CHARACTER LESS! In today’s world, I find these two words very superfluous and inappropriate. I …
I was with some friends for dinner. We settled for a decent restaurant in the vicinity. As we were placing the order I saw one of waiters rush out of the dining area. This somehow intrigued me as the glimpse made me uncomfortable. I followed the waiter to the porch outside. In the better illumination …
It was a sultry humid day when the sweat just sozzled the cotton and breathing became more and more difficult. I was driving through the water thirsty bumpy roads leading to Vrindavan. I was to attend the famous “फूल बंगला” and the “रसोई” at the most revered and religious abode of the LOTUS EYED… The …
I was thrilled to know that one of my most favorite city, JAIPUR has been honored with the heritage status by UNESCO. A truly deserved status! If I am not wrong , AGRA was once considered (very strongly) to get the same status. BUT, What happened? Why is my city rotting? Where did we go …
‘Good Parenting’ … These two words intrigue me on several occasions. Who decides and judges the guidelines of Good Parenting? My parents raised, educated, and settled me decently, within their meager means. Above all, they married me to their best aspirations and commitment. But, were they really good parents? For that matter … AM I …
The very word Sati Pratha gives jitters . A feeling , a weird anxiety as how can a living being force herself in self immolation or commit suicide for no fault of hers. Centuries have rolled by and the stable manifestations are witness to the most heinous trait or religion or sect that forced a …
Thanks for making me believe in Nationalism and Patriotism. I do love my country and feel honoured to be an Indian. I shunned my immigration and decided to live here, instead of being a second grade citizen in USA. But honestly speaking ( with malice towards none) , my faith in the machinery of politics …
Remember the times when the board exams had categories like 1st, 2nd and 3rd division. Then there used to be Distinction ,,75% in a subject. I remember of getting 76% in my UP Board, Intermediate exam and topping the entire District. Today’s generation will laugh at this result. They talk of 499 out of 500. …
I am talking of the late sixties when I was a school student, studying in a prime English medium school. My parents were teachers; we had a basic living and trying to make two ends meet. There was no TV, fridge and other paraphernalia of modern living at home. We had a Bicycle and a …