I treasure my childrens artistic forays in their childhood and often view them with delight from the pages kept in a file in the table drawyer. That they later preferred a very different passion is undertandable. Everyone to their own inclinations! Yet the urge is ever presnt to find fresh talent whose creativity may reach… Continue reading Family Esthetics – 1
Safarnama Nepal – Barkatpur -1
Giving a break for a while to Khatmandu, we move along to find interesting sights, sounds, people and their crafts. Sharing the tour of the small and yet a historical town, Barkatpur. We will leave its historical essence for later, let us enjoy a few presentations from this interesting place in this and subsequent blogs.… Continue reading Safarnama Nepal – Barkatpur -1
NILOFAR EYE CLINIC: INAUGURATION.
The Clinic as the name signifies is dedicated to my wife Nilofar Shameem, who left behind a legacy filled with love, dedication, compassion, care and concern, especially for the weaker section of our society. It took me and Abbas my nephew (sister Naheed’s younger son) a number of days to select a suitable location for… Continue reading NILOFAR EYE CLINIC: INAUGURATION.
Safarnama: Nepal-Kathmandu-1
At the invitation of Samira and Badri Luitel, the in laws of Baqar Shameem, our son, I undertook the journey to Nepal. Baqar and his younger son Ayan who stay in Delaware, USA, after visiting Portugal and Spain landed at our residence at Secunderabad to escort me, Pooja Shameem and Eshan the elder son had… Continue reading Safarnama: Nepal-Kathmandu-1
An Invitation
In the everlasting memory of Nilofar Shameem: Dear Well Wisher, She left us so soon with no reason To her sweet and happy abode in heaven The shining light from our lives has been taken We grieve in lonely silence, heartbroken Forever compassionate to those in need She Offered her affections and care to all… Continue reading An Invitation
Understanding Sedition
By Maj Gen SG Vombatkere VSM (Retd) This writer is not a legal practitioner and not educationally qualified in law. However, being one among the several Petitioners challenging the sedition law IPC Section 124A in the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, in which the cases are sub judice, what follows is a layperson’s understanding on… Continue reading Understanding Sedition
The Presidential Candidate
How many of you remember the past Presidents of India? Pause! I can visualize the wrinkles on your forehead and a nod of your head. No issues, I too did the same when I put the question to myself. Some may remember a few, mainly on account of their good deeds and or misdeeds. I… Continue reading The Presidential Candidate
Variance
I am a flower bed in my master’s garden He loves the flowers beholds them often Though he can furrow and till the soil for them to thrive The gardener does it to let him work from nine to five Let your eyes wander through the line of flowers in bloom Their sparkle and freshness… Continue reading Variance
Meher Academy – A begining
Meher Academy, started two years back is dedicated to my late mother Mehtun Nisa Begum. It is located in Kichaucha Sharif village which is 40 kms from Azamgarh in Eastern UP.My ancestral village home where my mother used to stay very often is presently converted into classrooms for the students. Presently the school is up… Continue reading Meher Academy – A begining
I am Presumptous?
Let me be frank; I am admirer of the great artists of the past and have been fortunate to view their master pieces in the Louvre, Guggenheim Musuem, New York, the Royal Academy of arts, London, Art Institute of Chicago and in other countries visited. Have also had the opportunity of enjoying beautiful art works… Continue reading I am Presumptous?
Impressions, Perceptions and Views. 