From Spiritualism to news articles to travelogues, this section includes my own writings, articles taken from outside sources, and discussion on any random topic under the sun. I'll be back to update this page soon.
I watched “The Killing Fields” last night, which is based on the civil war that killed almost 3 million people in Cambodia in the 70s. Here is a clip from the end of the movie, which features the famous John Lennon optimistic number, “Imagine”. Haing S. Ngor, who played Dith Pran was a physician (obstetrics) [...]
After my previous article a few people have contacted me about the song asking about it. I went back and did further research on the song and was able to acquire some other versions of the song. The Original Hungarian song was written (translated) in English by two different people, Sam Lewis and Desmond Carter. [...]
Gloomy Sunday–popularly known as the “Suicide Song”. I remember reading about it in an “Unsolved Mysteries” books when I was about 14 years old. I had forgotten about it in all these years until someone I know sent me the song recently. It was written by Rezso Seress, a Hungarian songwriter, in 1933. The crushing [...]
I remember reading this article back in 2004 and it kept me disturbed for a long time. I even contacted the Editor asking of ways to help out, but never got a response. I found that email in my archives this morning and it just brought some things back. The Tribune is Haryana/Punjab’s Newspaper in [...]
I found a heartfelt slideshow on Kashmir today on the Kashmiri Overseas Association site, which I’m a member of. If you wish to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Great Himalayas, check out this presentation of music & images on Kashmir and its images – prepared by Arun Koul.
Sometimes you hear someone say something and it just stays with you. I remember this from a movie I saw once. “The old dreams were good dreams. They never came true, but I’m glad I had them…” Here is a poem called “For F” by Lord Byron (which I saw in the same movie). It [...]
I wrote this back in August 2004. Some names and incidents have been changed, but like most of my writings – this one is more or less autobiographical. By the way Mozart would have been 250 today. Delhi roads.. I ran into a book called “Famous Poems from Bygone Days” and found this tender poem [...]
I always believed that I’d catch up on the pile of books I have when I would no longer be a student. And now when I am working full-time, student days seemed easier when I’d have tons to study, both for classes and for the enrichment of my soul. Of course I can’t forget about [...]
“Friends forever,” she said. “Friends forever,” he said. Eight years old and they made the vow to remain friends forever. “I need some room,” she said. “I’ll back away,” he said. Ten years old and they made the vow to give each other space. “Does Tommy like me?” she asked. “I’ll find out,” he said. [...]
Red roses were her favorites. Her name was also Rose. And every year her husband sent them, tied with pretty bows. The year he died, the roses were delivered to her door. The card said, “Be my Valentine”, like all the years before. Each year he sent her roses and the note would always say, [...]
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