THE INDIAN COMMENTATOR

  Courtesy: Adoration of the Shepherds by Dutch painter  Matthias Stomer , 1632 He was wrapped in swaddling clothes in the manger. This is what the Gospels say about the birth scene of Jesus Christ. “ The word “manger” comes from the Latin word manducare which means “to eat.” A manger or crib is a wooden or stone feeding trough or food box that holds hay for larger farm animals like cattle, horses, and donkeys. ” The food box used by the Jews during the first century AD was made of stone. “ The stone trough was a manger. Of course, it wasn’t made of wood. Wood was precious and expensive in an arid land where few trees grew straight and tall. That’s why the legendary cedars of Lebanon were so prized. There weren’t many trees, but there was plenty of rock. ” Not a comfortable place for the King of the Jews.  The newborn was a special child, yet the only place they could find was this stone manger. It was rough, it was meant for animals to eat from. Just imagine the thoughts...

"Until I Find You" by Kanchana Banerjee is a captivating fiction thriller set in the charming town of Bannod in Rajasthan. The narrative revolves around two key characters, Jenny and Virat, each on a personal quest for redemption and truth, respectively. Jenny finds herself tirelessly searching for the son of her deceased best friend, while Virat, a determined police officer, is driven to solve the mystery behind the sudden disappearance of Jenny's crush. As fate would have it, their paths cross, and they find themselves reluctantly joining forces to achieve their individual goals. The plot of the story is peppered with both expected and unexpected twists, leading up to a climax that will leave readers in shock. The author skillfully crafts well-defined characters who grapple with themes such as cults, rape, and the vulnerability of victims. Through their experiences, the story delves into the profound impact that people's susceptibility can have on surrendering their...

  Postmodernism is a philosophical and artistic movement that emerged in the mid-20th century in response to the dominance of the modernist movement. It challenges the notion of objective truth and celebrates fragmentation and irony while rejecting the idea of a universal human experience. This comprehensive overview will explore the origins, characteristics, major theorists and texts, critiques and controversies, and applications of postmodernism in various fields such as architecture, visual art, and music. Postmodernism challenges traditional notions of truth, meaning, and identity and celebrates the proliferation of multiple perspectives. Modernism, on the other hand, is characterized by a focus on the individual, rejection of traditional forms, and belief in progress and rationality. Postmodernism emerged in the mid-20th century as a response to modernism. Some of the major postmodern theorists include Jean-Francois Lyotard, Jacques Derrida, and Michel Foucault. Deconstruction...

  It's relatively easy to self-publish paperback books on Amazon in India using Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP).  The basic steps are as follows: Create a profile:  Create an account on the KDP website.  Your personal information and tax information must be provided. Get your book ready:   Format your book in accordance with KDP specifications.  Your book must be submitted as a print-ready PDF file, complete with the cover art. Make a new heading:  Create a new title for your book by logging into your KDP account.  You must include details about your book, including the title, author, summary, and keywords. Determine your price:  Set a price for your book in your KDP account after deciding on one.  You have the option to establish a price for your book or use the KDP Select programme, which enables you to give your book out for free for a limited time. Review and publish:   Check that all the information in your book is accurate....

The Roman occupation of Celtic England brought about many changes to the indigenous population, including the introduction of new religious beliefs and practices. One aspect of this cultural shift was the emergence of various cults, which developed alongside the Roman religion and had a significant impact on the spiritual beliefs of the Celtic people. One of the most notable cults to emerge during this time was the cult of the mother goddess, known as the Matres or Matronae. This cult was popular among the Celtic women and was characterised by the worship of mother goddesses who were believed to be responsible for fertility, childbirth and the protection of the home. The cult of the Matres was often associated with the Roman goddesses such as Ceres, Venus and Bona Dea, and was often depicted in statuary and inscriptions throughout Celtic England. Another significant cult that emerged during the Roman occupation was the cult of the god Mithras. This cult, which originated in the Eastern...

  Wow! This was a fascinating first-time live session from the Writers' Kalam family.  Special thanks to @_neharora12 and @ankush.bharti11 for being part of this live session. You guys are awesome! I'd also like to thank all our #Instagram family for encouraging us and for giving us that motivation! You are awesome!!! Here are a few lessons that we learnt in this live session!  I hope this will be useful for anyone trying to use Instagram live for success in their ventures.  1. We learned that we should announce the live sessions beforehand using a poster for a video message. 2. We understood that there is a growing demand among the young generation of India for Authentic, Brief yet Clear information that is the motto of The Holistic Pine - authenticity brevity and clarity.  3. We realised that we should keep the time of the live sessions limited so that we can work on the next issue of our journal and also on the many projects of writerskalam.com ! The demand ...

When you are the owner of a sole proprietorship even Sundays are no off days. you have to work hard to make your visions a reality. Of course, it is important to have a vision. When writers Kalam was starting I had a vision of Helping India Write.  My friends, who took part in this journey along with me also realised the importance of the vision. Many people are crippled by the fact that they do not have control over their written language. When you do not know how to write properly or how to write efficiently you could be losing out on many opportunities. It is the mission of WritersKalam.com to go into schools, colleges, and other educational institutions to help students and teachers find a balance between their language and writing skills. With this purpose in mind, we started a journal, the first independent online journal in India, The Holistic Pine. When I see the massive reception the journal is receiving I feel proud about the decision of starting this journal. The Januar...

  The Holistic Pine, an independent international monthly journal is creating ripples in India and abroad with its treatment of subject matter and audacity of presentation. The avid reader found one’s haven of reading inside the pages of The Holistic Pine. The pine revolution of reading is an offshoot of Writers’ Kalam, a knowledge-based educational venture initiated by the renowned Indian English author Anu Lal. The venture envisions catering to the rising demands in bridge courses that can help candidates seeking future employment opportunities in equipping themselves better to meet professional challenges.   The second issue of The Holistic Pine came out in December of 2022 and the timing of this issue couldn’t have been better. The new year broke with the stupendously insightful read on the various arenas of education. With J Krishnamurti, philosopher and educator on its cover, the journal carried articles like “Period Education Project”, “God’s of Education”, “Death ...

The God Impact is the gratitude I feel in my heart for the passage that I was granted to cross the tumultuous waters of the past year. The year was tough, in every sense. As the past year dawned, emotions were overflowing, dangers were rising head high, and enemies had already sharpened their weapons and were ready to pounce on my family and me. As the year matured, the ground slipped from under our feet.  We looked for help everywhere, and no one helped us. Relatives joined the enemies, and with friends, I had already kept a distance for fear of losing them all forever. In the absence of any human support, I realised that God became Man two thousand years ago and that I had chosen to walk his Way, the Way.  God had taken human birth and had gone through every trial and tribulation that man would go through in life. So looking at Him, His cross, I found that I have only one refuge and that is the cross of Christ. So, I held on to it while the storms raged around me. There were...