Marabou! Marabou stork is a commonly found big bird in and around Nairobi. This Kenyan bird once used to house itself on certain trees in the outer parts of Nairobi.With development come the harsh facts that humans have encroached on their territories hence these days we find them all over the city. Sikiladi
Sikiladi’s poetry
What is Poetry!
Marking the World Poetry Day on March 21st with a poem about poetry. Composed specifically for the socials of the digi paperzine The Asian Weekly the poem has gained instant popularity.
Poetry Day revisited
Give to Gain : A Vision for Women
Give to Gain!! Really? Does one need to give to women for their gain? Women have been the most selfless givers in our society. If you have to give, give them the respect they deserve! If you have to give, give them the right to take decisions by believing in them!
रेत के धागे
Published in the February 2026 Edition of Hindu Deep by Hindu Council of रेत के धागे! It slips from the handsA no substance of substanceThe strands of sandThey slip away from my handsI hold, I grip, yet they slipThe naughty strands of sandSikiladi
A Canvas of Colors
The Hindu festival of colors comes as a fun festival for many and is celebrated fancifully by people of various communities. Young and not so young equally indulge in the festivity of spraying each other with colors of harmony. The festival of course comes with a spiritual intonation and commences with a bonfire signifying the … Continue reading A Canvas of Colors
Love Thyself! (Valentine Poem)
published in Edition 806, The Asian Weekly Screenshot
ख़ुद्दारी
दिवंगत
एक कविता उन पूर्वजों के मान में जिन्होंने धर्म बचाने हेतु प्राण गवाए उनकी कुर्बानियों ने सनातनी सभ्यता के इतिहास के पन्ने सजाए। अयोध्या फ़ाऊंडेशन ने उनके वार्षिक श्राद्ध तर्पण की नींव डाली है क्या आप भी उन बलिदानियों की मुक्ति का संकल्प लेना चाहेंगे? https://youtu.be/HTo-h8LR7I8?si=7il1gdHizwcIVNtT
New Year!
Published in The Asian Weekly, Edition 799 Editor’s note
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