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Achillis Heel #BlogaberryDazzle

Achillis was the greatest fighter in Greek Army that invaded troy. When his mother Thetis dipped him in the river of immortality as an infant, she held him by one of his heels, leaving it untouched by the waters and thus his remained as the only vulnerable body part. This was the part of Achillis was attacked by Paris, the prince of Troy, and the mighty Achillis fell. Thus, the term Achillis Heel…

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Bangladesh : Tyrrany of the Unelected #BlogaberryDazzle

Sheikh Hasina was overthrown by a concerted effort of American State Department and CIA. Students were trained to protest and overthrow Sheikh Hasina government. A regime change operation was successfully executed in the month of Aug 2024. A non elected body with Mohammad Yunus as head, replaced an elected Sheikh Hasina, who was fifth time chief minister. Hasina was accused of being dictatorial…

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A Gifted Child! #BlogaberryDazzle

It is difficult to predict motivation underlying any decision, even if it is asked to a child. Each one of us dance to the tune of a different dancer. This blog post is my sixth post as  part of ‘Blogaberry Dazzle’ hosted by Cindy D’Silva and Noor Anand Chawla in collaboration with Dr. Preeti Chauhan. “Son what you want to be as you grow up?” Gentleman travelling in the same compartment as…

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Awe Inspiring Shrikanth Bolla #BlogaberryDazzle

“Blindness can stop one from seeing but not from dreaming”, thus spake Shrikanth Bolla. Not an exact quote, but the gist remains the same, as we talk about life of Shrikanth Bolla. Life of Shrikanth Bolla is an inspiring and eye opening story for most of us able bodied people who complain of lack of opportunity in life. One must learn from Shrikath Bolla, who was born blind that blindness can…

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Modern Day Battle/s of Plassey # BlogaberryDazzle

In the history books of India, 1757 remains a dark year. That year, defeat in the Battle of Plassey India, is considered begining of India losing her independence to British East India Company. Mir Jaffer remains a name remain synonymous with a traitor. This blog post is my fourth post as  part of ‘Blogaberry Dazzle’ hosted by Cindy D’Silva and Noor Anand Chawla in collaboration with Dr. Preeti…

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Romancing A Steam Loco #BlogaberryDazzle

Train travel in India undergoing a sea change. Gone are the days of steam locos hissing onto a platform. Modern air conditioned coaches, and powerful electric powered locomotives bring efficiency. But old memory still persists. This blog post is my third post as  part of ‘Blogaberry Dazzle’hosted by Cindy D’Silva and Noor Anand Chawlain collaboration with Dr. Preeti Chauhan. Akhil and his uncle…

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Cycle of Life #Blogaberryzdazzle

Once in a while, it dawns upon us that we are moving in a cycle, some in a smaller, others in a bigger one. This blog post is my second post as part of ‘Blogaberry Dazzle’hosted by Cindy D’Silva and Noor Anand Chawla in collaboration with Dr. Preeti Chauhan. “Sir, the school management would be honoured to have you as Chief Guest for our Annual Day Function”, the Principal of local senior…

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A Critical Review of IC 814 : The Kandahar Hijack #BlogaberryDazzle

A web series was  created to describe highjack of an Indian Airlines flight. The series has garnered a variety of response, some favorable and a few critical. This post is an attempt look at few points in the web series that I felt stood out. This blog post is my first post as part of ‘Blogaberry Dazzle’hosted by Cindy D’Silva and Noor Anand Chawla in collaboration with Dr. Preeti Chauhan. An…

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Health is Wealth #Blogaberrycc

This post was created for the Blogaberry Creative (Monthly – October) Challenge with theme word (Health). “Health is Wealth” so goes the saying. No body appreciated this better than Babu Anubhav Ghosal. No wonder, he used his healthy life creating wealth. Today, from his expensive hospital bed, Anubhav babu was cursing his bad health for the wealth he was losing. Anubhav Ghosal is an important…

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Globe Trotter vs. Globe Reader #blogaberrycc

This post was created for the Blogaberry Creative (September) Challenge. In the bright sunlight, the vast expanse of grassy marshland appeared like a green carpet. There were varieties of birds that could be seen clearly with the help of a pair of field glasses. “What you see is a bird sanctuary,” Shyam chachu, borderline proud of the  sanctuary as if he was responsible for its creation, …

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Paris Olympic Games, Vinesh Phogat Saga, Incompetence or Bad Luck

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat lost her assured medal by being disqualified from Olympic final by being 100 gm over weight. At the time of posting,Vinesh Phogat’s appeal for a silver medal has been rejected by CAS. A medal starved India reacted sharply and variedly: 1. Some suggested conspiracy, where PM Modi, sports minister, and WFI administrators colluded to deprive Vinesh a medal; 2. Some…

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Pillar of Strength #blogaberrycc

This post is created for the Blogaberry Creative (January) Challenge using the prompt ‘Support’. Support is a very common word. We ask support from family, friends, colleagues even political leaders. However, support given is never unconditional. A supporter always looks for ‘what is in it for me?’ There are, however, a few people who give unconditional support. We expect support but never…

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The Railway Men : A Poignantly Tragic Tale

On a fateful night of 2nd Dec, 1984 and the early morning of 3rd Dec, 1984 deadly MIC gas leaked from the Union Carbide factory in Bhopal. Biting cold weather of December night of Central India, allowed the gas to descend near the ground like an envelop of death. Unsuspecting, unaware and clueless mostly poor citizens that lived in the vicinity of the factory, by the railway tracks and near the…

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Mahua Moitra : Innocent Victim or Guilty as Charged?

Firebrand TMC MP Ms Mahua Moitra was expelled from Lok Sabha. Ms Moitra was accused of sharing her login ID and password with a billionaire businessman, Darshan Hiranandani. Mr Hirandani would access Ms Moitra’s account from outside India and frame questions that would be asked in the parliament. Ms Moitra received gifts and favors for the favor she granted. Charges against Ms Mahua Moitra was…

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Mota Bhai Clock Tower # Blogaberrycc

This post is created for the Blogaberry Creative (December) Challenge using the prompt ‘Bell’. “Ding, Dong, Ding, Dong, Ding, Dong” Mota Bhai clock tower announced the arrival of morning hour of six o’ clock, and stirred the still sleepy township out of its slumber. As if, announcing like a family elder, “enough sleep, time to get up and get on with the day.” Since the construction of the…

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Parali vs Cracker Debate

Parali or Diwali’ thundered Arnab Goswami. The debate is on whether ban on burning cracker on Diwali day is an anathema on Hindu astha? Stubble / Parali Burning Certainly there are many different ways Diwali can be celebrated. Is cracker burning a must? But a faithful may argue why do I have to compromise on my festival, no matter how harmful the consequence be?  Cracker Bursting on Diwali…

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Israel vs. Arabs : Ignorance Galore

The war between Israel and Hamas has divided the world along all conceivable lines. Be it a. Arab vs Jew, b. Muslim vs Jew, c. White European vs Brown Arabs, d. European Colonisers vs Arab son of the soil. In the midst of this divide runs the battle cry, ” from river to the sea, Palestine will be free���. Campus after campus in Western Democracies are reverberating with slogans for a Free…