Of Parrots and Macaws; & Pallvi of Buarani
I regurgitated ‘Gange rama churi khani aa…’* to my grandson Madhav’s ‘first sight love’ of a golden- blue macaw that prompted him to an…
Of Yaks and Horses; & Heena of Bua Rani
On the eve of my departure from Cardiff (U K) for Paris via London, way back in 1983; Lord Vijay, my cousin, sounded me…
Cire perdue Castings of Buarani
Cire perdue , method of casting images in metal has had a long history of tradition and growth. The earliest examples of this method…
‘Indian Police’ Alias ‘Dignified Labour’
In olden days the system of mutual security was almost identical with that which existed in England in Anglo-Saxon times. ‘One house shall become…
‘Jammu Kashmir’, ‘Ladakh’ and the ‘Crane’
While the Government of India repealed the special status accorded to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Indian constitution, through ‘Kashmir Reorganization…
Ivy – The Jinglings
In Ancient Greece wreaths of ivy were used to crown victorious athletes. In Ancient Rome it was believed that a wreath of ivy could prevent a person from becoming drunk, and such a wreath was worn by Bacchus, the god of intoxication, where the plant represents female divinity.
Shimla – The Faquir’s Hut ‘Shyeamalay ’
In early days ,the visitor to Simla required Herculean strength to cope with the hardships of uncomfortable , cumbersome and exhausting travel. (The Early…
Hanging Gardens of Bua Rani
Hanging Garden of Kirti Cottage, Dalhousie Back home from Denmark in 1983, I had an urge to build a cottage in Dalhousie; and along…
Swiss Alps -Hike Of 3Gs
Alps are the highest and most extensive mountain range system that lies entirely in Europe, stretching approximately 1,200 km across eight Alpine countries (from…
‘Eggs and tea for the Horses’
To the Tibetans the horse represents a very sacred animal, thought to be a spiritual communicator, messenger, and carrier. It symbolizes stamina, endurance, beauty,…