P. Raja

Historians the world over unanimously aver that the ancient world did not possess the concept of universal human rights. Yet Adam of the ancient world,

The other day I received an email from an old student of mine settled in Europe. As usual, it was a letter of complaint. People

The other day I met an old friend in the market place and we were happy to see each other after a very long time.

What counts for immortality is achievement. Great works are performed, not by strength, but by perseverance. If a work is branded an accomplishment then there

The international Dictionary of Thoughts, a one-volume library of quotations, designed and arranged as ready reference to a wealth of significant thoughts from the distant

Kushwant Singh in his admirable essay ‘On Being a Very Old Man’ writes: “Guru Nanak described what happens to a person who lives into his

The most celebrated hero of Indian mythology and history, Lord Krishna was the eighth incarnation of Vishnu. The Vaishnavites call him their lover-god for when

It is very easy to laugh at others and easier still to laugh with others. But to laugh at ourselves… we need courage, humility and

A lovely country was once ruled by a beautiful queen who had a more beautiful daughter. The queen was all praise for her daughter that

It is universally acknowledged that women show more interest in jewellery than men. All women, with a few possible exceptions, pounce at the first opportunity

What is love? Definitions galore vie with one another to answer this poser. But no two definitions would go together and no other definition would excel

However varied may be your answer to the great poser, “what is life?” you will all agree with the view that life is knotty. Doubt