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The A-Z of Britain
A-Afternoon Tea: We begin with the historic snack of the British upper class: scones served with clotted cream and jam, an assortment of dainty sandwiches and, of course- tea. Its creation is cr…
Mother: The First Teacher
We, Odiyas, are emotional people. We forge deep personal bonds and intimate connections, not just with our fellow beings but also with the Divine. While the world calls Him “Jagannath”, …
LOVE IN THE TIMES OF CORONA
The biggest lesson this pandemic has taught us is the importance of relationships and our loved ones. Since the last four and a half months, we have been unable to meet. There are so many restriction…
TRIBUTE TO MY FATHER: AN OFFICER & A GENTLEMAN
“His life was gentle; and the elementsSo mixed in him, that Nature might stand upAnd say to all the world, THIS WAS A MAN!”(Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar: Act V, Scene V) An offi…
Nothing's impossible“It always seems impossible, until it is done.”
Nelson Mandela's staunch efforts against apartheid, racism, and social injustice rightly radiate far beyond the continent of Africa. He is a global icon who has been making an imprint on the world fo…
Somewhere in Northern California
The heat had fallen away in the dark. The humidity had gripped the air; guarded it, protected, and patrolled it like an invisible prison warden. The night had negotiated its release. The air now fe…