An excellent book that I was fortunate to read recently, and write a review on!
And I got 3 copies of the book as a reward, thanks to the author Visvanatha Krishnamurthy. 🙏☺
People have rejected Mamata, Stalin, Vijayan to make their states break free from corruption, and embrace hope for inclusive growth. Mamata Banerjee, M.K. Stalin, and Pinarayi Vijayan—the chief ministers of West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Keralam—have been decisively rejected by the people, who threw them out lock, stock, and barrel. Image Courtesy: The Web Their reigns of misgovernance, corruption, and anti‑people policies have ended, liberating these states from nepotism and mafia‑style rule . For years, they deflected blame onto the central government, using confrontation as a cover for their own failures and the fiscal decline of their states. Although the new chief ministers may not all belong to the BJP, the people of these states now have reason to hope. There is a chance that the new non-BJP leaders will align with the Center’s vision of inclusive development and national progress. With this shift, citizens can look forward to solutions rooted in cooperation and a...
Wow, what a beautiful milestone! Fifty years ago, a remarkable woman, now celebrating her 70th year, said "yes" to a journey of a lifetime with me. Today, I honor her grace, wisdom, and the enduring love that began five decades ago. This tribute celebrates not just a moment in time, but the countless moments of joy, challenge, growth, and unwavering companionship we've shared. Fifty years of love, Fifty years of marriage, and Fifty years of treasured memories. My dearest Vasanth, today we celebrate our golden anniversary, a beautiful chapter within your remarkable 70 years on this planet. Half A Century Together As I look at you today, my heart swells with a love that has only deepened and grown richer with each passing year. It feels like just yesterday we set sail on this incredible voyage, full of dreams and hopeful anticipation. The ocean of life has presented us with calm waters and thrilling adventures, and yes, a few storms that tested our strength. But through ...
In his book released in 2020 with the above title, on the pitfalls of ageing, Chinese author Zhou Daxin - the Mao Dun Literary Prize winner - provides a sensitive exploration of old age and the complex, hidden emotional worlds of the elderly. Some Valuable Words of Wisdom from Daxin’s Latest Novel . He warns that, once you move to the other side of 60, the sky gets darker, and the light begins to wane until, one day, you are back to lying in bed like the baby you were born as. In the book he writes, …Many elderlies speak as though they know everything, but of old age they are in fact as ignorant as children. Many elderly people are in fact completely unprepared for what they are to face when it comes to getting old and the road that lies ahead of them. My dream of leading a medicine-free life came crashing down with a silent thud when it stopped me dead on my track the other day during my regular evening walk. Suddenly, without any warning sign, there was excruciating ...
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