REMEMBERING THE PAISA THAT ENRICHED MY CHILDHOOD: Besides memories, things also connect us to nostalgic moments that we embrace once … More

Modern wars do not have front lines or dedicated battlegrounds, and soldiers don’t clash one-on-one. The battles happen remotely. The … More

(Authentic: 2023 The Word Of The Year) Every year, Merriam-Webster selects the word of the year. This year, its chosen … More

Colby Teeman, University of Dayton Preparing a bowl of chicken soup for a loved one when they’re sick has been … More

Today’s world is in turmoil, violent, disturbed, depressing, and daunting. A never-ending scenario of combats and conflicts, a war, a … More

by Promod Puri (361 words) The world today faces turbulence, turmoil, wars, and strives. Perhaps, never before in its history, … More

Individually who in the world are we? The question does not relate to our standing or relevance in society. Nor … More

Our past is an assortment of joyous, rough, memorable, and learning experiences. In contrast, our future lies in the prospect … More

Our kitchen was very elementary but a conspicuous place in the house. Prominently featured was the built-in wall cabinet that … More

Imagine you stuff your shirt and pant pockets with dollar notes. Once these overflows, you fill up all your kitchen … More

(This article was first written two years ago, now rewritten with some contributions from ChatGPT) Today marks April Fool’s Day … More

In this article, I’m not going into the genesis of the Russia-Ukraine war. Neither do I debate if ‘de-Nazification’ in … More

The dictionary meaning of the word default suggests a failure to act or inaction. But in the contemporary world, the … More

Living in Canada for the past 45 years, my nostalgic window often opens to the blissful sounds of popular Hindi … More

I recovered and saved some money this month. Thanks to the hassle-free culture of buying and returning goods. It happens … More

It is said, “Words are the tools of writing.” But not quite so! Instead, words are the bricks and mortars … More

Is Dalit a derogatory word to describe a class of people who do not belong to the four Brahminic castes? … More

With the English language, I always have an issue that relates to the spelling of hundreds, perhaps thousands, of words … More

Every Sunday, early in the morning, they used to shout from the street, “Parmodjee, Parmodjee,” but “Parmodjee” was always in … More

Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the former Supreme Leader of Iran, who announced a fatwa calling on all Muslims to murder Rushdie … More

Humanization Of Countries, Viruses And Everything Else By Promod Puri Do we have to blame a nation or nations for their … More

By Promod Puri. Distorted, false, or unrealistic information twist our thinking. As of result, our perceptions are flawed. Endeavouring for … More

This year, two groups of astronomers plan to send messages containing information about humans and the location of Earth toward … More

The quest for authenticity lies in the exploration of one’s true self, beyond societal expectations and influences. It involves discarding the false self constructed to please others and reexamining cultural norms. This pursuit leads to a sincere and natural authenticity, rooted in personal values and moral goodness. -by Promod Puri

Of course, we already have April Fool’s Day on the first day of the month. But let us give the … More

Let him overpower and occupy Ukraine, amass more to his vast kingdom, and paint how he paints his ‘red’ sprawling … More

There is always an end to the beginning. A start stops at someplace. That is the phenomenon of events in … More

Today’s world is in turmoil, violent, disturbed, depressing and daunting. Although we can say, it is an era of peace … More

In my school days, as the bell rang, all the kids assembled for the morning prayer, which was relatively secular. … More

-by Promod Puri An episode happened when late Dev Anand, one of the most prominent and talented Bollywood stars of … More

By Promod Puri I often feel perplexed if the worldwide surge in climate campaigns and protests is approaching the desired … More

It is disgraced and dreadful evil that is marking a permanent stain on India’s social fabric. The evil is the … More

Yesterday, it was Daughter’s Day, and now it’s Son’s Day. Tomorrow will be another ‘Day,’ a particular ‘Day’ dedicated to … More

By Promod Puri The other day for a nostalgic childhood recreation, I bought a medium-size kite from Amazon. The order … More

9/11 is the anniversary date of a significant terrorist attack on American soil on September 11, 2001. 9/11s have happened … More