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Narayana
In Hinduism – Vishnu, sometimes referred to as Narayana (Preserver of the Worlds) is considered to be the God of Preservation (Palan-Kartaa), of Protection (Raksha-Karta) and of Righteousness (Dharma-Sansthaapak). In Vaishnavism that embraces the largest section of followers of Hinduism, he is considered to be Brahman or Adwaita, the supreme, non-dualistic and formless entity (Niraakar-Nirguna) …
An Opium-Bridge To China
In 1792 Britain had just come out of a war that had cost it not only much of its national treasury, but also one of its lucrative overseas colonies in form of North America. The empire needed new sources of revenues, new opportunities of trade and there was one clear possibility in front of them: …
Uma-Putra
Umaputra, part of an incomparable family. In the Puranas, ‘Himalaya’ is considered to be a ‘King’. His wife’s name is said to be ‘Menaka’ and they had a daughter named ‘Parvati’ (Daughter of Mountain) or Uma (Bright or Night). Parvati was considered to be the embodiment of ‘Durga’ along with being the reincarnation of Dakshayani …
The P.U.C.H.K.W – What’s In a Name!
12/12/2012 (You asked for a date). Something capable of taking down an F-22 Raptor. Nothing’s working. : Shouted the pilot of the F-22 Raptor. : Electromagnetic interference. Missiles are auto-locked… but mechanical failure. They are using the ‘Devil’s Instrument’ against us… whatever it is. Their jet’s leaving towards… Indian subcontinent… It’s… towards… The pilot of …
Lucknow
We boarded our train from Varanasi (Amritsar Express) at 9:00 am. We didn’t leave empty handed from the city of Varanasi since my mother bought a saree and two Benarasi dupattas. We had our Breakfast and Lunch in the train. After almost seven hours of train journey, we reached Lucknow, the capital of Uttar …
Varanasi
Recently I had this amazing opportunity of visiting one of the most enchanting places of our country. Varanasi! Varanasi is said to be India’s oldest city located along the banks of River Ganges, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, in North India. It is known as the Holy-City with lots of beautiful temples and Ghats …
Bad Ghost’s House
Hapush was playing football with friends older than him, when the argument ensued. You’ll never be able to stay there, in that ghost infested house for an entire night. : Naru came up with his challenge. I can. : Transpired from an eight year old boy named Hapush : And I’ll stay there tonight. But …
Fantasy Therapy
With some help from ‘quite a coincidence’, I met with a lunatic friend of mine, on my way towards Dalhousie, Kolkata. Hey Adrish, What are you up to? How are you and how’s life? : Asked a familiar face. Same as before. : I replied, while trying to recognise the stranger and eventually succeeding in …
The Forgotten Sultan
The root word in Arabic for ‘Mamluk’ is m-l-k (Malaka, To Own). The European slaves were in great demand in Muslim courts because the men made excellent soldiers and the women were sought for their fair skin. Young Mamluk men were trained in special camps as bodyguards, taught the precepts of Islam and inducted into …
All That Craft
Introduction: None of us could ever forget a face that we had seen at a city named ‘Kolkata’, in our childhood. It’s the face of a toy-seller who used to appear in front of our apartment once every month. The thin fellow carrying a bag full of toys and a smile on his face, had become …
