Some very interesting photographs dug out from my old collection. Teesta River, Sikkim India. Kangchenjunga as viewed from from Sikkim. Majestic Himalayan Range From a Cactus Park Orchids Rumtek Monastery Gangtok, Sikkim, India. Have a Good Day, Guchi.
Seeking Peace and Tranquality in Life.
Many of us are disturbed in life from external and internal issues. There are inter and intra-personal conflicts, ego matches, real or perceived injustices, adjustment issues and so on which lead to frustration and disturbance. Some people give vent to their feelings and let their frustrations escape, where as others keep it within themselves which […]
A Pilgrimage; Faith and Small joys of life.
Last week we undertook a Pilgrimage to religious places in deference to my wife’s wish to visit Shani and Sai Baba Temple both located in Maharashtra state of India. Since the distance involved from our house at Chandigarh was about 2000 Kms, we decided to travel by air up to Pune and there after by […]
What is there in a Name?
Some names sound funny where as meaning of some names is very funny and at times one forms an entirely different perception of a person after hearing his name but on meeting him the reality may be entirely the opposite. I had been in the Army for a long time and came across some very […]
Life is like a Camera!
Today morning one of my Face Book friends posted a picture which read, “ Life is like a camera, just focus on what’s is important and capture the good times, develop from the negatives and if things don’t work out, just take another shot.” I am sure this famous poster is a statement by some […]
Guru Nanak’s Birthday!
Today is Guru Nanak’s birthday, a great saint and reformist who taught us conduct of life by following Hard work, Honesty, Dedication, Humility and above all faith in Divine. He was born on this day in 1469. Guru preferred to eat food in the house of an honest poor carpenter Bhai Lalo rather than […]
Of Punjabi (Indian) Dhabas (Roadside Restaurants)
Punjabi Dhabas are a class by themselves. These are road side restaurants located on various roads in India more predominately in the states of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and UP. The food offered here is very delicious and sometimes even better than starred Hotels at a very economical cost (about one fifth of the cost at […]
Of Migrant Labour in North India!
Today, one Bihari Migrant laborer died in an accident at a construction site near to my house. He had come to Punjab just about a fortnight ago in search of employment. These laborers are picked up by construction contractors and put on the job on daily wages amount to about Rs 250 per day (4 […]
Pics Speak.
Various Life Moods….. A Million Dollar Smile! A Peaceful Abode! The Night Bliss! Breaking Bread!
A Happy Diwali, Wishes and Prayers.
Diwali (Deepawali) is a festival of light and is celebrated in India by various communities with excitement. People spend a lot on lighting, fireworks and festivities, however we ignore the essence of true spirit behind the festival. Diwali symbolises triumph of Good over Evil. Thus our wishes and prayer should be aimed towards this theme. I […]