Anhad ka Baaja

So, why did Heisenberg Come to meet Bohr? To say that he could make the bomb? To say that he couldn’t? Or perhaps that he wouldn’t? To ask if Bohr was going to make the bomb? To ask

We haven’t met in years now But have managed to stay in touch Across decades Across continents We grew up together Fighting for window seats  On the bus to school Playing cricket on Sundays At Cross

The Buddha said Habit makes Character And it is the habit of asking How will it profit me, now That characterises our world I, me, myself  Is what defines our world today Were we all to do as the

Just imagine One person close to you Dead Your father or your brother or your son Imagine the outpouring of grief If you can imagine this You would not be a  A cheerleader  For the mob baying “We got

This pandemic A life-changing time for most people A life-threatening time for many And I calmly sip my coffee, and say My day-to-day routine Has not changed greatly How privileged I must be  To be

Someone brings the message: Kashmir is suffering untold miseries Shoot the messenger Attack against Muslims are being enabled By the laissez-faire attitude of the government Shoot the messenger