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Why is there suffering in the world?

One point about the world that is often brought into the debate about whether God exists or not is suffering. What sort of God would watch as his creation rips itself apart with violence? What kind of God would let … Continue reading

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The meaning of Funsukh Wangdoo in 3 Idiots

I have just returned from my second watching of the awesome 3 Idiots and have perhaps come across something very interesting. To be on the safe side, I issue a spoiler alert here. The movie tells the story of Rancho, … Continue reading

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Raghu and the Djinn

The Djinn are spirits of light. Not light as you and I know it – but light as in energy. They are in tune with the forces make the world go around. They exist on a level close to that … Continue reading

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The juggler’s joy

There was once a juggler. He was known across the land for his skills. He could juggle practically any number of things for as long as he wanted. It was said that he had never made a mistake and was, … Continue reading

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Brahma’s Way

This little science fantasy story of mine was first published slightly over a year ago over at EverydayFiction. Now that the rights are back with me, I am returning it to its true home. About twenty minutes before it was … Continue reading

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Day of the dog

There is an enormous backyard somewhere. It is full of dogs. Every dog has his day. They are all seeking theirs. Actually, they are all chasing their tails, convinced that the day they have their tails between their teeth will … Continue reading

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The way to work productively

The legendary Oriya writer and poet Fakir Mohan Senapati had something of a bad childhood. As a boy, he used to love reading and was by far the best among his classmates. His tutor had no reason for complaint. But … Continue reading

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