Independence Day Memories

India attained independence from colonial rule on 15th August 1947. From that day onwards 15th August becomes a day of rejoicing, zeal, happiness, pride and exaltation for Indians. This day also reminds us of freedom fighters who struggled and sacrificed their lives for the motherland. On this day citizens display their patriotism and they celebrate […]

Hoo Ha about plants, what about animals?

Hoo Ha about plants, what about animals?

We have only one Earth so we need to take care of it. The 9th August is observed as Bihar Earth Day and thus Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Modi said that plantation of at least five saplings, provided by the forest department, would be done in every school on the day. Many states like […]

Birds of a Feather

Birds of a Feather

“Your smile is my identity, your happiness is my pride, nothing is in my life without you, just your friendship is my life” this quote was energetically, happily and with joy shouted by Saloni Rani, the student of Patna Women’s college for her best friend. She also added that friend is very important for everyone […]

Dad’s Day, essentially Catholic!

Dad’s Day, essentially Catholic!

Someone sent me a photograph via WhatsApp this Sunday  morning from the tiny  parish of Sikandra in the Jamui District of Bihar. The Church of St. Francis Xavier hosted a Fathers’ Day event, where the Dads who came to church, whether in their 20s or their 80s were felicitated and handed flowers.  Along with today […]

Communication Day: a layman’s two bits

Communication Day: a layman’s two bits

The World Day of Social Communications was formally celebrated on Sunday 2 June – the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord – which falls on the Sunday before Pentecost Sunday. That’s part of the tradition behind this annual opportunity for reflection, established after the Second Vatican Council to generate insights about how we’re all […]

Sand and sun, summer holiday has begun!

Sand and sun, summer holiday has begun!

41° C temperature, sun shining brightly on the head, scorching heat, sweaty body, is the condition of the city. People are distressed because of heat and humidity and are using every possible measure to deal with it. Going out of the house is like fighting a battle with the heat waves; still people have to […]

A mother’s love never ages

A mother’s love never ages

The moment we entered the house the only person we look for the first is “Maa”. Happy, sad, irritated or hungry; mother is the solution to all our problems. She is the mixture of care, love, sacrifice, emotions, power, strength and all for us.     Looking into the Hindu mythological mother we can find different […]

Streams of emotions:last day of college

Streams of emotions:last day of college

The most adventurous part of any students’ life is college life. Bunking lectures to hangout with friends, giving weird names to teachers and friends, kicking up a ruckus in the canteen, singing the “good morning song” for our HOD, proxy attendance for friends and what not……with the struggle to maintain 75% attendance and to meet […]

Who is ‘Bodofa’?

Upendra Brahma was born in Boragari village of Dotma, a small township at Kokrajhar district of Assam, India. He was a son of Mr. Monglaram Brahma and Ms. Lefsri Brahma. He was the fifth, and youngest, child. He was called “Thopen” during his childhood. He grew up in poverty. From 1963, Brahma studied at various […]

Virtual reality is keeping kids away from the Real world

Virtual reality is keeping kids away from the Real world

We still remember our grandfathers and fathers curiosity for reading newspapers after getting out of bed. Newspapers were the most essential thing to start a morning with; but the time has changed today technologies have dominated the entire world. Today’s generations do not search for newspapers but they are curious for their smart phones just […]

April Fools’ Day: A day of mischief, pranking and fun

April Fools’ Day: A day of mischief, pranking and fun

We all remember as a kid we use to celebrate April fools’ day as a day of pranking, all the pranksters crawled out looking for fresh victims. On this day, people become more cautious of each other as seasoned troublemakers try out innovative pranks. After all, it’s one time of the year when all sorts […]

होली के कई रंग

होली के कई रंग

खट्टे मीठे दहीवड़े, मावे से भरे पुए, चाट पकोड़े और मुह मे पानी लाने वाले ढेर सारे पकवान जो सब मज़े से होली पर चटकाते है पर कभी सोचा, इन्हे बनाने वालो की क्या हालत होती है। सुबह माँ के साथ किच्चन मे जाओ तो सीधे शाम को बाहर आओ । ये बनाओ वो बनाओ […]