Stories Retold – Page 9 – Dr Ramakanta's Ideas

Power of Words

Story- 1 The Auschwitz Survivor’s vow. It really makes a difference what we say. The words that come out of our mouth are so dangerously powerful. I learned this from a woman who survived Auschwitz. She is one of the rare survivors. She went to Auschwitz when she was 15 years old, and her brotherContinue reading “Power of Words”

Babul Mora…and the BNR House

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”

The revenge of the Ghost.

And Last but not the least .. in the sweet revenge series The revenge of the Ghost. “If God were to be found by bathing and washing,then God would be found by fish and frogs. If God were to be found by roaming in jungle,then God would be found by cows and buffaloes. O MianContinue reading “The revenge of the Ghost.”

Paul Samuelson

“In 1940, Paul Samuelson joined Harvard on an instructorship. In those days You could be disqualified for a job if you were either smart or Jewish or Keynesian. And Paul Samuelson was ‘Smart, Jewish, Keynesian.’ The chair of Harvard made it known that during his time he won’t be the first chair to hire aContinue reading “Paul Samuelson”

LAMBORGHINI

A grape farmer Ferruccio had a knack for machines. He tried his hand in repurposing his tractors into passeger cars. Post-world-war-agriculture-needs had brought his tractor business into wealth and success. He did what many middle-aged rich men dreamt of in 1958. He bought his first Ferrari – the symbol of automotive excellence. Ferrari started inContinue reading “LAMBORGHINI”