Buckle up for a Bollywood masala blockbuster that’s funnier than a Golmaal marathon! Picture this: India and Pakistan are fighting over a giant pani ka matka (water pot)—the Indus River. India, played by the slick Ajay Devgn as Gopal, decides to pull the ultimate prank by suspending the Indus Waters Treaty in April 2025, leaving Pakistan, played by the bumbling…
How India’s Suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty Will Impact Pakistan
The Indian government recently decided to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, a 1960 agreement that has managed water sharing between India and Pakistan for decades. This decision is a big deal because Pakistan depends heavily on the rivers covered by this treaty for its water needs—about 80% of its water comes from these rivers, especially for farming. Let’s break down…
Ocean’s Eleven: The Great Credit Card Caper
When I read about this Credit Card issue, instantly Oceans 11 popped-up in my mind. I really watched Oceans 11 once again after a long time, just to write this article. Let’s break down the “fake credit card problem” in the U.S. like it’s a funny Ocean’s Eleven-style movie. Imagine a cool crew called DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) stepping…
The Truth About Madan Lal Dhingra: Why He Killed Sir William Hutt Curzon Wyllie
Madan Lal Dhingra, a young Indian revolutionary, shot and killed Sir William Hutt Curzon Wyllie in London on July 1, 1909. History books and public records claim Dhingra acted out of revenge for British cruelties in India, like inhumane killings or colonial oppression. This is not true. The real reason, deliberately hidden by the British and overlooked in mainstream narratives,…
Pasayadan – Gift of Divine Grace
My early memories of Pasayadan goes back to school when I was in 4th or 5th grade. Around 8 or 10 years old. At that age of course I couldn’t read such big words of Marathi. This is not how I learnt Pasayadan. I learnt it thru oral recitation in my school. I am grateful to my music teacher ‘Mr.…
Vande Mataram: The Soulful Ode to Mother India
As a child, singing Vande Mataram was a feeling. It was so lyrical, and beautifully weaved. It’s first two verses are in Sanskrit. And Sanskrit itself has a musical touch to words. The Sanskrit verses are in “Dwitiya Vibhakti”, making it even more and more musical, lyrical, directly touching the heart. A song that was also a prayer in my…
Nirvana Shatakam and The Divine Light of Adi Shankaracharya
In the sacred land of India, over a thousand years ago, a luminous soul named Adi Shankaracharya graced the earth. Born in the 8th century in Kerala, this sage, philosopher, and spiritual giant revived the timeless wisdom of Advaita Vedanta, the philosophy of non-duality. At a tender age, he mastered the Vedas and Upanishads, and by his teens, he was…
The Journey of ISRO: From Humble Beginnings to Space Glory
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is India’s space agency, known for its remarkable achievements in space exploration. This is the story of how ISRO began, its history, and its journey so far, as per Author’s best knowledge. How ISRO Began: The Early Days Dream of a Visionary: First Steps in Space: A Small Beginning: Birth of ISRO: ISRO’s History:…
India’s First Step into Space: The Story of Aryabhata Satellite
On April 19, 1975, India made history by launching its first-ever satellite, Aryabhata. This was a big moment for the country, as it marked India’s entry into the space age. A newspaper called The Hindustan Times Weekly wrote about this exciting event on April 20, 1975, with a headline that shouted, “India Enters Space Age: Satellite Launched from Soviet Pad.”…