Author: baqir shameem

What is the difference between knowledge and wisdom? I understood it when I encountered a very interesting person over a luncheon party. He took knowledge and gave wisdom to us, as we listened to him. Let me not delay any further, but quickly share the experience through the videos: Sami and Zehra our close friends… Continue reading A Refreshing Encounter →

Facing and feeling the teperature from five, rising to ten degree Celsius is no big deal. But it does make a big change when moving from under dark clouds with light showers and to look up towards a sunny and bright sky. It did make a big difference to me when I landed at San… Continue reading Two days in San Fransisco →

 “Have you met that Dalit, your school classmate, recently?” Chandan Sharma asked his son Sunder.  “No. You told me to keep away from him,” Sunder replied.  Chandan looked at his wife Nalini seated on the sofa across from him in the living room. She looked down, shaking her head. “Sit down and listen carefully,” Chandan… Continue reading Let my country awake – Part II →

“I think I will have to cut short my visit, mom can leave later,” Vishnu said with a deep sigh. “Why? You have been here only for a week,” Sunder asked. They were seated on the wooden cots in the veranda. The house belonged to Sunder’s family and Vishnu was cousin brother from his mother’s… Continue reading Let my country awake – Part I →

(Continued from Part - II) The Maulvi stepped aside When Aman stood next to him. Facing the audience Aman looked across the congregation; the gents were seated to the right, while a small vacant space separated ladies who sat in the left. They were afraid, from the looks on their faces, especially the young men… Continue reading Nemesis – Part III →

(Continued from Part I) The constant and loud knocking on the door irritated him, he covered his ears with the pillow and yet it did not leave. Reluctantly he got up from the bed and staggered in unsure steps towards the door. On opening it, the bright sunlight hit his face forcing him to close… Continue reading Nemesis – Part II →

“So, you are finally leaving us! No regrets, I will not miss you!”  Aman said, tongue in cheek. “Neither will I miss you,” Mohan replied, with a sigh of relief. “Come on guys, cut out the charade! We know how both feel, you are bum chums!” Asha intervened and said. “Yeah! A good try to… Continue reading Nemesis – Part I →

Like most folks here in Seattle, for us too the weekend is a period of living with nature and outdoors. Every weekend is a different welcome experience. The enjoyment and relaxation in the company of the family and friends does ease and increase the outcome on the days that follow. Sharing a few videos. Music… Continue reading Over the Weekends →

Serena Shameem daughter of Tehmina and Jafar Shameem is truly inspired by her father’s colleague who is a famous rocket designer and had met her over breakfast. She received a few tips and made her own rocket. Do see her handiwork: https://videopress.com/v/jW4L7usk?resizeToParent=true&preloadContent=metadata In slow motion: https://videopress.com/v/NcFAuVMK?resizeToParent=true&preloadContent=metadata What is next Serena?! Thank you Serena, this is… Continue reading Serena’s Rocket →

“Is this unoccupied?” I heard a lady ask. “Yes. Please be my guest,” I replied without looking up from the computer screen. I was on the Staten Island Ferry on my way to Manhattan. Having spent two wonderful days with my friend and his family, the next stop in my itinerary was the World Trade… Continue reading Melancholy Chord →