Published in Edition 834, The Asian Weekly ( 28th August to 4th September 2026)
Evolution of Rakhee!
Raksha Bandhan!
The sibling bond! The Hindu Festival of brothers and sisters! On the Full Moon day of the Hindu month of Shravan sisters tie a thread of devotion to the wrists of their brothers. The sisters pray for the well being of their brothers whilst the brothers promise to safeguard and protect the sisters always. There … Continue reading Raksha Bandhan!
Onam : Hindu festival
Festive vibes by Sikiladi as featured in the Coffee Table Book by The Asian Weekly titled “ Diwali & Beyond “ published in 2017. https://sikiladi.com/2017/10/27/onam-welcoming-mahabali/
स्वतंत्रता दिवस २०२६
It was a privilege performing with my self composed Hindi poetry at the celebrations marking 80 years of Indian Independence at the Arya Samaj Nairobi. check out the poetry on the YouTube link shared https://youtu.be/D23IMbcwcl8?si=3MvZbFJH4ygZIIoD
The Scattered Heritage!
Published in The Asian Weekly, Edition 832 ( 14th August to 20th August2026)
August 14, 1947 : The dark day
Post Courtesy: Koki Club on social media On this day in history, August 14, we solemnly observe the tragic partition of India, a profound event that forever reshaped the destiny of Punjab. By the midnight of August 14-15, 1947, the dominions of India and Pakistan were demarcated, dividing the world's largest empire. This hastily executed … Continue reading August 14, 1947 : The dark day
विभाजन विभीषिका दिवस
एक तस्वीर, हजार कहानियां।घर, दुकान, खेत, जायजाद सब छोड़कर आए...लेकिन अपने संस्कार और हिम्मत साथ लाए। हमने सिंध छोड़ा, सब कुछ खोया,पर हिम्मत नहीं छोड़ी।लौटकर भारत आए, फिर से शून्य से शुरुआत की।मेहनत, ईमानदारी और संस्कारों सेआज हम अपने सपनों से भी बड़ी पहचान बना चुके हैं। हम तब भी सिंधी थे,हम आज भी सिंधी … Continue reading विभाजन विभीषिका दिवस
बादलों के शहर!
बचपन के वे आसमानों वाले महल हमारे मस्तिष्क में मचाते चहल पहल आपने भी यकीनन इन बादलों को देख कई अलग-अलग तरह के आकार जाने होंगे कभी वही बादल स्वप्न से अति मोहक व कभी भयानक क्रूर रूप वाले दिखते होंगे सिकीलधी Published in the July Edition of “Hindu Deep” by Hindu Council of Kenya
Dr. Vijoo Rattansi
While the world was celebrating Friendship Day I was grieving the passing away of a dear friend. While the world was exchanging greetings of Friendship Day I was gearing up towards my friend’s funeral. Losing a friend even though I didn’t meet her every other day has left a vacuum as I spent many a … Continue reading Dr. Vijoo Rattansi
Friendship Day!
Published in The Asian Weekly , July 2026
Sikiladi 