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MODERN DAY NURSERY RHYMES

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Jatinder Pal Singh Broca

Modern Day NURSERY  RHYMES JACK AND JILL Jack and Jill went into town To fetch some chips and sweeties Now he can’t keep his heart rate down And she’s got diabetes. GEORGIE PORGIE Georgie Porgie pudding and pie                               Kissed the … Continue reading →

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Quotes on Women

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Jatinder Pal Singh Broca

Quotes on Women INTERNATIONAL WOMENS’ DAY 2017 (Yesterday) A woman is like a tea bag – you can’t tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.”–Eleanor Roosevelt Women are made to be loved, not understood.”–Oscar Wilde … Continue reading →

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DEATH OF AN ICONIC BRAND?

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Jatinder Pal Singh Broca

SAD BUT TRUE DEATH OF AN ICONIC BRAND? I felt very sad on reading this news item a few days ago. Whenever I used to go to Mumbai I used to enjoy the baked biscuits sweet smell wafting across the … Continue reading →

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The Hare & Tortoise story -MODERN VERSION

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Jatinder Pal Singh Broca

The Hare & Tortoise story -MODERN VERSION Once upon a time a tortoise and a hare had an argument about who was faster. They decided to settle the argument with a race. They agreed on a route and started off … Continue reading →

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Thematic Research in Urdu Shayri

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Jatinder Pal Singh Broca

Thematic Research in Urdu Shayri This morning I recalled a favourite theme of quite a few Urdu shayars. The theme is “Drinking”. The most famous oft quoted Urdu couplet on this theme was by Mirza Ghalib (1797-1869). The couplet was … Continue reading →

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OLD TALES …NEW MANAGEMENT LESSONS..

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Jatinder Pal Singh Broca

OLD TALES ..NEW MANAGEMENT LESSONS…  1. The Thirsty Crow- We have all read this story in our school days. The gist of the story was this: A crow manages to drink water from a narrow necked pitcher by stuffing it … Continue reading →

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Lead,Kindly Light

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Jatinder Pal Singh Broca

Lead,Kindly Light   I LOVE THIS HYMN. Lead, Kindly Light, is a hymn with words written in 1833 by John Henry Newman as a poem titled “the Pillar of Cloud”. In some hymnals, one may find a fourth verse added by … Continue reading →

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Christmas is here…

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Jatinder Pal Singh Broca

Christmas is here… Every Christmas, I make it a point to read some children’s letters to Santa Claus.They express their wishes and desires so lovingly.Here is a selection of children’s messages to Santa Clause, or Father Christmas, that will enchant you, some … Continue reading →

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The Man For All Seasons..

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Jatinder Pal Singh Broca

The Man For All Seasons…. On the occasion of  35th death anniversary of the legendary singer MUKESH,there was a very interesting article in my favourite paper SCREEN in its issue dated 2-8th Sept 2011. To read the same at length … Continue reading →

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Work Place-Madhuvan or Kurukshetra?

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Jatinder Pal Singh Broca

Work Place-Madhuvan or Kurukshetra? In a recent article in The Economic Times,I happened to read about how to make one’s work place comfortable.Here is the piece :   Workplaces can be like Madhuvan, but they are more often Kurukshetras. 8 … Continue reading →

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