Rishi Kapoor

It is sad that veteran actor Rishi Kapoor passed away. His fans will remember him for years to come. People of my generation would remember many good Hindi language movies such as 'Amar, Akbar, Antony' and 'Bobby' in which he acted.

Yesterday during his Religious Discourse, respected 'Bhaishree' mentioned as to how marriages breakdown due to ill advice that mothers give to their daughters. It happened in my own case when I got married in 1982 and took my wife abroad where I was working. I think that boys' parents should look into this aspect before their sons get married.

Yesterday was the third anniversary of the death of my beloved mother, according to our traditional Hindu Calender.

Parashuraam Fest

Today is an auspicious day in the Hindu Calender. This was the day when Shree Mahaa Vishnu incarnated as Lord Parashuraam on this Earth, billions of years back. Devotees offer special worship to Lord Parashuraam on this day.

Traditional New Year's Day

Today is an important day that marks the beginning of traditional new year in states such as Kerala and Tamilnadu in India, as well as in countries such as Thailand, Cambodia and Laos in South East Asia. South East Asian countries celebrate their new year's day at the same time because these countries were ruled by kings who migrated from Southern India, particularly Pallavaa kings from Chennai. According to well documented and authentic historic records, ancient India, known as 'Bhaarahta Varsha" stretched from present day Afghanistan to the islands of Bali in Indonesia. I remember the three day long festivities in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, in 2009. People from all over the country used to gather in their capital city for this colorful annual Fest.

New year greetings to all my friends who celebrate the occassion.

Hanumaan Fest

Today is a very auspicious day for Hindus. This is on this day, billions of years back, during Trethaa Yugaa, that Hanumaan, the greatest devotee and servant of Lord Shree Raam, was born. This day is celebrated as Hanumad Jayanthi by Hindus all over the world.

Shree Raam Fest

Today is a very auspicious day for Hindus. It was on this day, billions of years ago, in Tretaa Yuvgaa, that Shree Hari incarnated as Shree Raamachandra and was born to King Dasarathaa and Queen Kaushalyaa in Ayodhyaa, India. This day is celebrated as Shree Raama Navami.

God's Incarnation as Divine Fish

Today is an auspicious day for Hindus. According to tradional Hindu Calender, it is on this day billions of years ago that Shree Mahaa Vishnu incarnated as a huge fish and saved the Scriptures and saints from demons. This day is known as Matsya Jayanthi. In Samskrit, "matsya" means fish and "Jayanthi" means birth anniversary. Devotees offer special worship to the Divine Fish form of God on this day. This was His Almighty's first among His ten incarnations.

Covid19

As our Governments and communities take all possible steps to treat and prevent the spreading of Coronavirus, I think that it is important to follow what the World Health Organisation says, thanks to the WHO Chief Dr Tedros Gebhreyesus, Asmara (Eritrea) born Medical Doctor.

By the way, the sincerity and dedication of medical staff in Eritrea is nothing new. I and many of my Indian friends have literally experienced their work ethics when we were teaching in their schools, in the early '80s. At that time, Eritrea was a region in Ethiopia. I remember very well equipped hospitals such as Yekatit 12 with modern facilites and very patient friendly staff including local and multinational doctors in Addis Ababa and other cities and towns.

Traditional New Year's Day

Yesterday marked the beginning of traditional new year in many regions of India. In Karnaatakaa, Telengaanaa and Aandhra Pradesh this day is known as Ugaadhi, whereas in Mahaaraashtraa, Raajasthaan etc., it is known as Gudi Paadwaa.

Best wishes to all those who celebrated this day.