Category Archives: Stories Retold

For 9 years, CAESAR had been away from Rome and busy conquering France and Gauls with his handful of faithfuls. Rome was a Republic then. It had a Senate which passed all rules by vote in a democratic manner. Julius Caesar was the governor of the northern province. But his victories had made him theContinue reading “The Rubicon Dilemma”

( Yesterday, I took my guest from Delhi for a visit to Dhauli hills, Shanti Stupa for a visit) Like each and every tourist does, we went up to see the more famous Shanti Stupa ( Peace Pagoda) built by the Japan- Kalinga Buddhist association. It is hardly 50 years old and helped ourselves toContinue reading “And Quiet Flows The Daya”

As you enter into the Buddha Park from the Lumbini Vihar side, there stands a lonely tree. It is a small but beautiful tree. One fine morning, in the summer, I was surprised to find that the tree had gone completely bald. Not a single leave was to be seen.(pic-1) The masons of the parkContinue reading “The Tree in Buddha park”

( Stories I liked) Collected & Retold Tess was eight years old when she heard her Mom and Dad talking about her little brother, Andrew. All she knew was that he was very sick and they were completely out of money. They were moving to a cheap apartment next month because Daddy didn’t have theContinue reading “How much does a MIRACLE cost?”