I Am But Time ...

With hopes piled high upon my head, I strain

I am but time, yet New Year they proclaim

Lost in Dread

My heart, it trembles, lost in dread,  

The skies, they roar and shake my head.  

A tear escapes, a soft release,  

From aching eyes that seek no peace.  

My heart, it trembles, lost in dread.  

In your warm hands, I place the dry,  

The leaves that fall as years drift by.  

Your touch restores what time has stilled,  

A barren branch with life refilled.  

My heart, it trembles, lost in dread.  

The skin you touched, I hide away,  

The heart you reached, I cannot say.  

Oh moon, your glow, so cold, so bright,  

It burns my soul through endless night.  

I clipped my wings to reach your height,  

But fell beneath your silver light.  

My heart, it trembles, lost in dread,  

The skies, they roar and shake my head.  

A tear escapes, a soft release,  

From aching eyes that seek no peace.  

My heart, it trembles, lost in dread.  

The Void

Since evening, sadness fills my eyes,

Once again, your absence intensifies.

Asivant Hind

The first offering's made, let the ritual proceed,
Let the nation's flame rise and spread indeed.
When every heart is ablaze with fire divine,
The sins of Bharat will cease in time.

Behold the storm, how fierce it will grow,
How mighty the sword of Hind shall show.

The Longing

Why does a man seek meaning in each thing?

Why in the air does he a fragrance bring?

We spoke of friendship, of respect so true,

But why does he bring enmity too?

A longing grows to have a love to claim,

Then turns away from hope, yet feels no shame.

In the vast expanse, he’s just a drop,

And yet in ignorance, he stands on top.

For every heart I sought, I sought again,

But why does he leave me, causing pain?

The Forgotten Alliance

As I watch Rahul Gandhi ramp up his crusade against Gautam Adani, I can’t help but marvel at the sheer audacity of it all. Here’s a man who relentlessly targets the Modi government over alleged crony capitalism, yet conveniently forgets that Adani’s meteoric rise began under Congress rule. Rahul Gandhi has mastered the art of selective amnesia—and perhaps he believes that a lie, repeated often enough, becomes the truth.

Let’s look at the facts. Adani’s business journey began during Rajiv Gandhi’s tenure as Prime Minister. It was Rajiv’s export-import policies that allowed Adani to set up his first export house. Fast forward to Manmohan Singh’s government, which saw Adani expanding internationally—investing billions in Australian ports, Indonesian railways, and power plants in Jharkhand. These deals weren’t struck under Modi’s watch; they were forged when the Congress held the reins at the Centre.

And let’s not forget the states. Who gave Adani land at 10 paise per square metre to set up Mundra Port? It wasn’t Modi; it was the Congress government in Gujarat when Chimanbhai Patel was Chief Minister. In recent years, Congress-ruled Rajasthan under Ashok Gehlot facilitated Adani’s investments worth ₹65,000 crore. Bhupesh Baghel’s government in Chhattisgarh handed over coal mining rights. Even Rahul’s allies like Mamata Banerjee, Stalin, and Hemant Soren have invited Adani to invest in their states.

Does Rahul Gandhi not see the irony in his accusations? On one hand, he calls Adani a symbol of crony capitalism. On the other, Congress governments and their allies continue to strike deals with the same man. Is this hypocrisy, or just bad theatre?

Rahul also loves to point fingers at Narendra Modi and Amit Shah, accusing them of favouring Adani. Yet, he conveniently ignores that Adani’s growth in sectors like ports, airports, and renewable energy didn’t happen overnight. Much of it started during Congress rule. The seaport in Kerala was greenlit by Oommen Chandy, solar plants were approved in Punjab and Tamil Nadu, and even Andhra Pradesh’s Jagan Mohan Reddy partnered with Adani for business parks.

It’s easy for Rahul Gandhi to blame others, but let’s not pretend he’s an outsider to this story. His own family’s government paved the way for Adani’s success. And can he explain why his brother-in-law, Robert Vadra, flew in Adani’s private jet in 2009? Or does he think nobody will notice these glaring contradictions?

Rahul’s contradictions are even more apparent within his party. Former Congress leader Manish Tewari tweeted recently, criticising how Rahul Gandhi has fallen under the influence of leftists and even “Chinese agents.” According to Tewari, these individuals have “brainwashed” Rahul into embracing a pseudo-socialist narrative that’s out of sync with the Congress' historic ethos. The Congress party, which once stood for liberalisation and economic progress, is now parroting anti-capitalist rhetoric.

I also find it amusing that Rahul Gandhi seems to be under the influence of leftist advisors who push him towards socialism. The Congress party once championed liberalisation and economic reforms—his father Rajiv Gandhi and later Manmohan Singh transformed India’s economy. Yet here he is, bashing capitalism and attacking industrialists like Adani, all while his party and its allies continue to do business with them.

Rahul’s obsession with freebies and guarantees is another example of his ideological confusion. His promises helped win Karnataka and Telangana, but at what cost? Karnataka is already struggling with a financial crisis, unable to fund its schemes. Telangana is headed the same way. This short-term populism isn’t just unsustainable; it’s reckless.

If Rahul truly believes Adani represents crony capitalism, then why hasn’t he told Congress-led states to cancel their deals with him? Why hasn’t he called out his allies for facilitating Adani’s projects? The truth is, his rhetoric is hollow. It’s a desperate attempt to attack Modi and distract from his party’s contradictions.

This isn’t just about Adani or Modi. It’s about a Congress party that has lost its ideological compass. Rahul Gandhi wants to position himself as a socialist hero, but his actions reveal a different story—one of hypocrisy, confusion, and political opportunism. If he wants to be taken seriously, he should start by cleaning his own house instead of throwing stones at others. Until then, his anti-Adani campaign is nothing more than political fraud.

Death

Death, you are a poem, a song in the night,  

A whisper of peace when the soul takes its flight.  

In the quiet of breaths, your presence is near,  

A message long lost, but I hold it so dear.  

Between day and night, a calm we will find,  

Where light seeks the dark, and peace fills the mind.  

When the body is gone, and the soul is set free,  

You are the horizon, where I long to be.  

You’ve made me a promise, in whispers so deep,  

I’ll meet you there, where the silence will keep.