Wise men say that history is written by the victors. But I think in reality it should be “history is written by survivors”. Since in general situation the victors survive. Then they go on writing why they fought, their personal convictions which they glorify, they demonize the opposition by asserting their (Victor’s) belief of enemy [...]
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July 8, 2008
Sardarji ke 12 baje
Its a very common to tease a Sardar saying “Sardarji baraah baj gaye”. I never knew the truth behind the phrase, do Sardars go mad at 12? Then I was told the following incident by someone.
Scene:
A very busy local railway station in Mumbai. An elderly Sardar with chest long white beard, turban and Kripan was [...]
June 26, 2007
Interesting stories and facts
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believe them because seldom there is any other view on it. Rarely the true side or some not so well known aspect [...]
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