Thursday, October 09, 2025
Saturday, October 04, 2025
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
English is spoken by large sections
It's the favourite of the masses
Although it's a difficult language
Most have learnt it's usage.
It came into being in 5th century
It isn't ancient by this heresy
German Saxons came to this island
Thrust it locally as we understand.
It took several forms in later years
Shakespeare wrote many plays
Old English turned to middle English
And to modern English to distinguish.
Over time, it has become very rich
With words from Greek, Latin, French
Not to leave out Urdu, Hindi, Chinese
Also Dutch, Spanish and Japanese.
English is different in its grammar
Pronunciation unique in its manner
Still it is spoken in several countries
It's also used in UN organisations.
If US has Mark Twain, Dan Brown, Stephen King
UK has Agatha Christie, Ian Fleming, JK Rowling
India is no less with RK Narayan, Ruskin Bond, KA Abbas
And Shashi Tharoor with his sesquipedalian words.
It's the language of science and space
Since inception, it's also IT's base
With Google and ChatGPT in wide use
English as a language is profuse.
English is India's official language
It's the second largest to manage
Indian English has won acclaim
With many authors poets to name.
Though British brought it here
We picked it up in cheer
Now we have many Indian citizens
More proficient than the Britishers.
English is official language in judiciary
Also in many states union territory
As we have many a regional language
English serves as link language.
English is popular for education
It is prevalent in communication
In seventy odd years since independence
English has gained a very wide prominence.
All name boards are invariably in English letters
Even vendors and maids use many English words
IT softwares Cell phones UPI Apps are all in English
How use of English can Indians relinquish?
Cricket is also a game British taught Indians
Now Indians have excelled in those skills
Cricket is now very much an Indian game
Why don't we include English in that frame?
Friday, October 03, 2025
LONDON 2023
London is a city with rich history
Cool weather country so princely
Bus travel is so convenient & comfy
Commuting is not at all a worry.
Life is so well organised
Neighbourhood shops harmonised
There is no crowd anywhere
People are friendly everywhere.
People don't use any two wheelers
They prefer to walk short distances
Train, tube and buses are an option
To go to any destination.
Buckingham palace, London eye
Tower of London one must see
Thames riverside, Trafalgar square
And Kingston market to shop or laze.
Education free, so also health services
Buses don't charge children and oldies
Others pay huge taxes
To cover these expenses.
London is a mega city known for arts
Entertainment, fashion, commerce
Education, tourism and technology
Making it a popular global city.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Sunday, September 21, 2025
Fwd: MICROPLASTICS
From: Gopinath S Iyengar <gopinath.iyengar@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 21 Sep, 2025, 12:57 pm
Subject: MICROPLASTICS
To: <gopinathiyengar.nrgcs@blogger.com>
MICROPLASTICS
Plastic is causing havoc in our lives
More than that is microplastics
Plastic doesn't decompose like others
It breaks into very very tiny particles.
When size gets smaller than five mm
It spreads in any other medium
If in ocean it affects aquatic lives
If in air it pollutes food for birds.
It affects even our lives in many ways
It comes from plastic bags, fish nets
Clothes food containers even tea bags
If inhaled or swallowed, it affects our lungs
Stomach neck and even heart muscles.
Microplastics themselves are not safe
Toxic chemicals hitch onto surface
These cause bacterial and fungal infection
They remain in intestine causing complication.
What can we do to be free from illness
Avoid all kinds of plastic - bottles
Cutting boards disposable containers
Use wood glass or steel utensils.
Use organic or freshly washed foods
Do physical and breathing exercises
Increase fiber intake in diet
Use filtered water and put all to rest.
- Gopinath S
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
MODI'S COSMETIC SURGERY
MODI'S COSMETIC SURGERY
Phulwama attack
Frequent eruptions on the head
Were curtailed before they spread.
Surgical attack
Tonsils in throat was the culprit
Minor surgery in a stroke cleared it.
Art 370 rescinded in J&K
Face needed an immediate uplift
Home made cream did the trick.
Shree Ram Mandir in Ayodhya
After years heart had to be stabilized
Strengthened and soul reinstated.
Demonetisation
Body needed protein supplements
But there were not enough supplies.
Rail & Road Infrastructure
Overall health had to be energized
Yoga and exercises were prescribed.
Digital transactions
Most services are on cell Apps
All payments online without lapse.
Financial growth
Bank balance grew substantially
But expenses not incurred sufficiently.
Indulgence
All acts of duty done with devotion
But others have a different notion.
Pride and pretense
Kidneys had been totally neglected
Diabetes has crept in unnoticed.
Global perspective
Invite for Miss Universe received
Will it result in self getting upgraded?
Revival in phase 3.0
These cosmetic surgeries will not last
Serious health upgrade needs recast.
Work with Allies
Need to consult other specialists too
For overall improvement all through.
Saturday, September 06, 2025
Poem