Category Archives: Natural World

Ring out the Old, Ring in the New

February: The sight of fresh new leaves on my indoor plant finally brought some relief and a smile to my face. But at the same time I felt heavy hearted when I saw the few remaining old leaves that were about to die and fall off…. July: Indoors, the new leaves that came out turnedContinueContinue reading “Ring out the Old, Ring in the New”

The Himalayan Foothills

A long desire to visit the foothills of Himalayas was finally fulfilled early this year. Even though a short stint, but the trip to Rishikesh, the yoga capital of the world has been a memorable one. Halfway around the world now, in a quiet corner of my room, I can visualize the turquoise green watersContinueContinue reading “The Himalayan Foothills”

Sweet Memories of Sweet Beverages from India

“We do not remember days, we remember moments”

Spring Tulips

I happened to have a layover at Amsterdam during a long journey to Asia. As the plane slowly descended in preparation for landing, I spotted some colored fields from my window seat. Initially confused, I soon realized I was looking at the famous tulip fields along the canals! I wished I had enough time toContinueContinue reading “Spring Tulips”

Godly Confluence

“There is beauty all round; There is joy in every sound; Peace and plenty here abide; Smiling sweet on every side” Devprayag, Uttarakhand, India Left to right: The rivers Bhagirathi from the Gangotri glaciers and Alaknanda from Badrinath meet here, merges into one and continues downstream through the narrow Himalayan valleys as Holy Ganga orContinueContinue reading “Godly Confluence”

Legacy

A post in honor of Black Month. Black Month reminds me of a beautiful mural with a strong message which I saw in Philadelphia few years ago. The mural, on the side of a building facing a parking lot, explores the work of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass to end slavery. This piece of artContinueContinue reading “Legacy”