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August 28, 2020

MY FIRST WRITING PEN MADE FROM A DRY TWIG

My first writing started with the help of “Kalam.” Handcrafted from a solid dry twig, with one end slightly chiselled and shaped like a nib. And the stem was smoothed to hold the Kalam. For each word or few words to write, the Kalam received its ink while dipped into an inkpot. Together the pair … Continue reading "MY FIRST WRITING PEN MADE FROM A DRY TWIG"
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Published on August 28, 2020 11:53

August 26, 2020

CONGRESS ONLY HOPE TO SAVE DEMOLITION OF DEMOCRACY IN INDIA

Quite a damage has been done to the institution of democracy in India by the Modi brigade at every level of the Indian political, social, economic, educational, and religious grounds. All under seize by the autocratic rule of Modi-Shah.
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Published on August 26, 2020 17:29

Culture and national identity

In a multicultural Canadian society there are a multitude of cultures, traditions and religions, with lot more sub banners within each group. It is a myriad with a diversified web which gives Canada an image of acceptance and tolerance.
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Published on August 26, 2020 12:02

August 23, 2020

Book Review: Purva Grover’s The Trees Told Me So is playwright’s delight

Originally posted on Vishal Bheeroo:
Book Review: The Trees Told Me So Author: Purva Grover Publisher: Niyogi Books Rating: Four and a half stars ? ? Introduction: Purva Grover’s The Trees Told Me So is a collection of short stories narrating about cities, hidden emotions, and memories in a tender and sensitive voice melting hearts.…
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Published on August 23, 2020 13:54

August 19, 2020

Emerging Role Of Freeland In Liberal Party Of Canada

In the current rapid movements of Freeland, from one job to another, establishes her versatility that she can fit into any ministerial role with confidence.
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Published on August 19, 2020 14:47

How Howard Thurman met Gandhi and brought nonviolence to the civil rights movement

A growing number of African-American leaders closely followed Gandhi’s campaigns of “satyagraha,” or what he termed as nonresistance to evil against British colonialism. Black newspapers and magazines announced the need for an “American Gandhi.”
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Published on August 19, 2020 11:10

August 9, 2020

What is the meaning and purpose of life?”

Seeking the meaning and purpose of human life is a behaviour issue at the individual level. Meaning of life and purpose of life, I think, are two related terms. When we seek the meaning of life, it results in its purpose. Establishing conscientious happiness in life, is my view on the topic: “what is the … Continue reading "What is the meaning and purpose of life?”"
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Published on August 09, 2020 15:36

August 5, 2020

LABELLING OF US VOTERS

“When you hear of “the Black vote,” “the Jewish vote” or “the Latino vote” as a kind of shorthand to describe a voting bloc, it’s probably wrong. There’s no one Jewish vote, no one Latino vote and definitely no monolithic Black vote in the U.S.” -The Conversation By boxing and labelling them with separate ethnic … Continue reading "LABELLING OF US VOTERS"
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Published on August 05, 2020 13:51

August 3, 2020

CUBA HATES AMERICA BUT LOVES TO HAVE US DOLLAR

By Promod Puri Leftist bhagats of late Fidel Castro may still be reciting the virtues of Cuba’s brand of socialism. But the ground realities expose the failure of the system inadequately meeting the needs of Cubans involving food and basic consumer essentials. It is a dire situation on the island country, which is just a … Continue reading "CUBA HATES AMERICA BUT LOVES TO HAVE US DOLLAR"
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Published on August 03, 2020 19:04

July 24, 2020

RELIGION HAS BEEN THE MOTIVATING FORCE IN AMERICA’S CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT

By Promod Puri Even now, with very few exceptions, the American civil rights movement has never been led on a political platform. Instead, religion has been the motivating factor in the ongoing struggles and challenges, beginning with the emancipation from slavery to racism and police brutalities. Whereas religion does not find a liking in the … Continue reading "RELIGION HAS BEEN THE MOTIVATING FORCE IN AMERICA’S CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT"
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Published on July 24, 2020 16:02

Hinduism:beyond rituals,customs and traditions

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