When great historians write about the past, They know they must rise above the facts; Facts are often petty impediments To the…
Pyare Ram Ji, as you return to the Saryu, You might consider the following few Facts: not far from where you are,…
Those who object to court ban on bursting crackers make a poor case
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Do you feel the climate change From assurance to doubt, From swaggering insouciance To imminent loss of clout? You may the winds…
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Would you gather lovely things, The best of every kind? Lovely things will lovely be If first you gather your mind. …
Nine good men from the highest House Of Constitutional guarantee Have spoken in one ringing voice That to be human is to…
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