Sweat has always been a part of popular poetry and culture. Blood, Sweat and tears are terms used by writers across cultures to depict struggle, bravery and revolution. Sweat also finds its place in literature describing physical beauty. The glitter of sweat droplets on a female body, or the shining muscles of a male body in its own sweat, are beautifying tools used by authors across the world. Continue reading
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Sweat and glory
Posted in Economy, Personal, Philosophy, Television
A few good men…
India is in a desperate need for political transformation. People seem to have lost faith even in the existing electoral system. Well, a democracy only becomes meaningful, when it offer voters meaningful choices. Between a moribund monarchical dynastic party and an anti-modern communal outfit, an Indian voter has no meaningful choice. Under these situations, we strongly need a third front to rise. Continue reading
Posted in Philosophy, Politics
A patch of old snow
There’s a patch of old snow in a corner
That I should have guessed
Was a blow-away paper the rain
Had brought to rest.
It is speckled with grime as if
Small print overspread it,
The news of a day I’ve forgotten —
If I ever read it.
-Robert Frost Continue reading
Posted in Nature, Philosophy
From each according to his ability
The writings of Karl Marx is unparalleled. It is interesting how he sums up deep philosophies in single phrases. One such phrase – “from each according to his ability, to each according his need” – deeply interests me. Marx refers to the idea that a person’s worth must be measured by what he does, in proportion to his ability. Having the ability is not enough. Using it to bring changes is the key. If we use this yardstick to evaluate our political leaders, we find newer perspectives to look into their lives. Continue reading
Posted in Philosophy, Politics
Self defeating communal politics
Recently, A. R. Rahman’s song ‘Hosanna‘ made news. A gentleman representing a Christian organisation, said that the song hurts the sentiments of the ‘Christians and Jews around the world’. I wonder who authorized him to speak on their behalf? Christians and Jews might use the word Hosanna in a devotional context, but the word has become part of the English language and is widely used. Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Philosophy, Politics
सौरभ राय | Sourav Roy 