Jeci

  THE SPARROW - PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR A little bird, with plumage brown, Beside my window flutters down, A moment chirps its little strain, Ten taps upon my window–pane, And chirps again, and hops along, To call my notice to its song; But I work on, nor heed its lay, Till, in neglect, it flies away. So birds of peace and hope and love Come fluttering earthward from above, To settle on life’s window–sills, And ease our load of earthly ills; But we, in traffic’s rush and din Too deep engaged to let them in, With deadened heart and sense plod on, Nor know our loss till they are gone. About the author:      Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872-1906) was an influential African-American poet, novelist, and playwright. Born in Dayton, Ohio, Dunbar emerged as one of the leading voices of the Harlem Renaissance, a cultural movement that celebrated African-American art, literature, and music.      Despite facing racial discrimination and limited opportunities, Dunbar's ta...

A Patch of Land     -Subramania Bharathi A patch of land I want, Parashakti Give me a patch of land. On that patch of land, Parashakti,  I want a house built for me. Its pillars decorated, Parashakti,  And balconies painted white. Palm trees beside the well, Parashakti,  With long fronds and tender nuts  Ten or twelve. Those palms, Parashakti,  The coconut trees, I want nearby. Moonlight should descend gently, Parashakti,  Casting a gleaming veil of white. The soft cooing of the cuckoo, Parashakti,  Should fall lightly on my ears. A gentle breeze should blow, Parashakti, And bring pleasure to my soul. A young wife I want, Parashakti,  To share all these with me. Our joyful togetherness, Parashakti,  Bless with poetry. Living in that open land, Parashakti, Be there to guard us. With the power of my songs, Parashakti,  Enable me to defend this earth. ABOUT THE AUTHOR:      Subramania Bharathi often hailed as " Maha...

 J.R.D  - Harish Bhat      Harish Bhat is a prominent business leader and the brand custodian of Tata Sons, one of India's largest and most respected conglomerates. Harish Bhat joined the Tata Group in 1987 and has since held various key positions within the organization. He has worked across multiple industries, including consumer goods, retail, and telecommunications, gaining valuable insights into different sectors and markets.  Beyond his role as brand custodian, Harish Bhat is also an accomplished author and speaker. He has written several books on business and management, sharing his insights and experiences with a wider audience. He has published four books to his credit, including the recent national best-seller #Tata Stories: 40 Timeless Tales to inspire you. EXPLANATION OF J.R.D      JRD Tata, the founder of Tata Airlines , which later became Air India, aimed to establish the airline as a global entity representing India. In the 194...