By Mark Antony Rossi The ritual of religion can be comforting in a complex world. But too often we trap ourselves in a security blanket of excessive belief and forget our instinctual duty to help our fellow humans. Recently, I had another experience that reminded me how irrelevant religion has […]
Month: March 2019
Brainteaser39
“While you were sleeping” We haven’t met for a long time, In the sea of depression I was drowning Half awake throughout the night Even dreams were hurting My eyes, while You were peacefully sleeping I counted stars but lost the count Even lonely moon Empathized with me, when, Into […]
Friendly Exchange
By Terence Wynne from Camillus, NY, USA
Grandfather Clock
I lay here in bed the tick tock of the shadow of time hangs over me. And my thoughts again turn to my mother. How she loved grandfather clocks eventually when she had enough money she bought one but it was a newly built one no history or time under […]
Staying Cautious in Voting Season
By the Editor: Siddharth Sehgal Election dates have been declared, political landscape is hyper charged with rallies, slogan and speeches but the most effective medium of electoral outreach lies in your hands. Trust me, in this election season be careful with WhatsApp and Facebook messages, the automated calls and what […]
Thoughts
They are as instant As Nescafe As swift as the flowing water You cannot step into twice The ripples you create But Cannot catch Disappearing into the Depths of intense gloom You cannot pierce through Yet, They are always there Waiting to be caught Like a fish in the net […]
Large Results in a Little
Large numbers of rain drops, Results in a little water body . Large quantities of water, Results in a little pure water. Large number of books, Results in a little competitive knowledge. Large number of pages, Results in a little book. Large number of mistakes, Results in a little problem. Large number of […]
A Serendipity
I wanted to be left alone I was in intense pain Trying to hide my tears, I came out in the rain My anguish vanished when I saw myriads of Hollyhocks In awe I glanced around to find Dancing magnificent peacocks My heart skipped a beat At the sight of […]
Water
The man behind me in lidl said something to me. “Sorry I didn’t catch that .” I said “Can I ask you a question?” He said. “Sure.” “Do you know that God loves you?” “I hope so.” I said and realized why on this awful day I had come to […]
The Case Against Space Exploration
By Mark Antony Rossi In the past two months India and New Zealand have been attacked by racist terrorists killing over seventy-five innocent people. Wars, genocides and man-made famines are still common place in the 21st century. The same century that perfected reusable space capable rockets built by private corporations. […]