The only reason…
The only reason for being a professional writer is that you can’t help it. -Leo RostenFiled under: Quotes Tagged: art, God, Joy of Yiddish, Leo Rosten, Meaning of life, Writing
View ArticleWell-done, God
My recent trip to the South Indian state of Kerala reinforced a belief in the Almighty. Nowhere is it more clear than in God’s Own Country. Though I was only […]
View ArticleMemories of Another Day
The memory is almost as old as I am – when I received a spanking for having ventured out of my classroom and into another. I also received a toffee […]
View ArticlePrayer Call
The streets of Manama turn into massive ‘prayer halls’ every weekend when thousands gather for the Friday morning ‘namaz’. Watching this is a humbling experience just for the devotion and […]
View ArticleShame Game
The ongoing cricket scandal in India is not only an insult to thousands of youngsters like these at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park who consider the game their religion and their passion […]
View ArticleGods Must be Crazy
I was intrigued at these online images of so-called God men and women, reportedly with a following of hundreds of thousands in India and all over the world. For the […]
View ArticleBless You, God
I keep wondering why we always complain about the things we have and what we want to have. We are always in the ‘rat race’ of being someone other than […]
View ArticleGod (Damn) Men
So now, finally, we have the son on the run! Of course, I am talking about Nairan Sai, the infamous son of an infamous Asaram. While it was only a […]
View ArticlePhoto of the Day
Originally posted on Margaret Benison:Love this! It’s a great reminder for all of us worrying about what we can’t control.
View ArticleOn God’s and men
This youngster is just one of the scores who are routinely seen on the streets of any city in India – seeking alms in the name of religion. They are […]
View ArticleGod’s own canvas
A cloudy and overcast evening in Bahrain. The rain is falling – ever so lightly – but the weather is …Continue reading →
View ArticleSaturday spirtualism
This is such a common sight in India. Every Saturday, hundreds of men, young and old, dress themselves up in saffron and roam around the streets ‘blessing’ everyone with the power of “Shani Dev” (the...
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