One of the greatest songs ever written in Indian history is a tragic Thumri by Nawab Wajid Ali Shah of Awadh. Wazid Ali Shah, the last King of Awadh Mirza Wazid Ali shah, was the eleventh and last King of Awadh. He had hold the position for 9 years, from 13 February 1847 to 11 FebruaryContinue reading “Babul Mora…and the BNR House”
Author Archives: Dr. Ramakanta
Quote 6/9/19
It’s not so much what you say but how you say it that counts. Think of a mother singing a lullaby that’s been sung a million times to her child. It doesn’t matter that the melody isn’t original – what’s important is the way her voice communicates her feelings to her child. The subtle personalContinue reading “Quote 6/9/19”
Empathy Gym
Imagine- “It’s 2 pm in Rail Sadan. Lunch break. You are talking to your colleague across the table. Smiling and happy. _His phone rings. He picks up. _Suddenly his face cringes. Something terrible has happened on otherside. He breaks down, almost cries.” What will happen to you ? Psychologist have observed three stages that youContinue reading “Empathy Gym”
The Cosmic Dance of Per and Cry.
How long one should sleep everyday ? 8 hours and of course Early to bed and early to rise… ? … It is wrong. Some of us are morning Lark, some are incredible night owls. Some are natural short sleepers, some require long sleep hours. A small clock inside our brain decides whether I mayContinue reading “The Cosmic Dance of Per and Cry.”
Bhisma
Bhisma gives a declaration that he was duty bound to his post. “Rule does not permit me…. Sorry Can’t help it…” So saying he puts the application of Mrs Draupadi gently on the disposed dak. … What happens after that is history. “The pristine white marble floor of the Sabhagriha got smeared with Panchali, EmpressContinue reading “Bhisma”
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