Back in 1974, I was a young Captain then, posted to a Unit located in High Altitude. My Signal Company consisted of detachments providing wireless communications to combat elements all along the border in Central Himalayan range. There were a few men at the Headquarters (HQs) also who manned telephone exchange and provided local telephone […]
Some Thoughts: Being Faithful, Humility and Promise to my Children.
Being Faithful. For any human being it is extremely difficult to be faithful and dedicated to his family and oneself. There are numerous wayside temptations where one can go astray as each of us has his weaker moments. It is with sheer discipline , steadfastness and self-control that one can prevent one’s mind from frivolous […]
A Story: From a Illegal Migrant to US Citizen.
Couple of years back, while on a visit to USA , I met Prem Singh (name changed) somewhere in Baltimore area. One evening we had gone to eat dinner in a good Indian restaurant. Prem Singh was the owner of the restaurant and belonged to Jalandhar, Punjab, India. While we were having dinner he sat down […]
Sneezing: Interesting Facts.
People say “Bless you” when you sneeze because it is believed that your heart stops for a mili second. Speed of the sneeze could be more than 100 miles per hour, much faster than many cars. The spray caused by sneeze can land as far as 100 ft away. If you sneeze too hard, your […]
Face Book Friends.
Definition of a Friend is ” A person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard.” Some define a friend as someone who gives assistance and shares one’s happiness and grief. It is rightly said that ” A friend in need is a friend indeed”. However on Face Book we find that terminology […]
Do not be a Perfectionist. Just do it.
During my Army service , I had observed that some of my colleagues who assumed themselves to be perfectionist were in fact procrastinating over almost everything. They would endlessly wait to undertake any job; hold meetings and brain storming sessions over a topic for days together and barely came up with a perfect solution. They detested […]
Incredible India: Pics Andaman, Nicobar Islands.
View of Sea from Port Blair. Cellular Jail, Temple of India’s Freedom. Ross Island, Near Port Blair. Deep Blue waters , A paradise on earth. Sunset at Port Blair Port Blair Aerial View A Gurdwara in Car Nicobar Enjoy, Have a Good Day. Guchi
Small things matter in Nation Building
I have often read posts of many people who criticize and condemn policies of the government. Such skeptics do not offer any solutions but merely recount problems. I feel that I as an individual can do various small things which can ultimately lead to a better society and nation. After all charity begins at home. […]
Various Heights: Humor
Height of Active Laziness. – Asking for lift to home while on a walk. Height of Suicide – A dwarf trying to throw himself down from footpath to a road. Height of Fashion – A dhoti ( Indian lion cloth ) with two zips. Height of Honesty – A pregnant lady buying one and half tickets while traveling. […]
Sacha Sauda (ਸਚਾ ਸੌਦਾ , सचा सौदा). The True Bargain.
When we were very young our mother used to narrate us a tale of Guru Nanak Dev Ji (the first Guru of Sikhs). Guru’s father Shri Kalu Mehta on seeing his son come up of his age, decided to give him lesson in business and trading. He gave him Rs 20 (which was a good […]
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