Tuesday, February 11, 2025
OSWALD PEREIRA

Author: OSWALD PEREIRA

Oswald Pereira, a veteran journalist with more than 30 years’ experience is the author of the popular novels, The Newsroom Mafia, Chaddi Buddies, Revenge of the Naked Princess, The Krishna-Christ Connexion, Army Girl Steals Civilian’s Heart and Golmaal in Goa, as well as two non-fiction books, Crime Patrol:The Most Thrilling Stories and How to Create Miracles in Our Daily Life. Oswald is a disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda, and practises Kriya Yoga.

post-<strong>Give With Love and Commitment</strong>Give With Love and Commitment

Acts of charity are meaningless, unless fortified with love, and, equally important, commitment, to make the subject of our generosity knowledgeable and self-sufficient, says OSWALD PEREIRA Some industrialists spend a fortune for philanthropic causes. Smiles light up the faces of...

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post-For a Fellowship of All ReligionsFor a Fellowship of All Religions

In these times of turbulence and religious intolerance, wouldn’t it be a good idea to learn more about different faiths, if not practice each one of them for a while in rotation, asks OSWALD PEREIRA By learning more about different...

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post-Three European PMs of Indian OriginThree European PMs of Indian Origin

We have three European PMs of Indian origin. Should that make us proud? Not really, for we should concentrate instead on taking pride in the achievements of our own democracy and constantly make efforts to better ourselves, says OSWALD PEREIRA...

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post-Banish the Demon of Communal HatredBanish the Demon of Communal Hatred

Let us make a pledge on Dussehra today to banish the demon of communal hatred forever and make Ram and all the other avatars that have come down on earth proud of the human race, urges OSWALD PEREIRA On October...

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post-How You Can Talk With GodHow You Can Talk With God

Let’s talk to God first, before we talk to each other. That would help us connect and see that we are all one, says OSWALD PEREIRA When I was a child, I used to sneak out of bed late at...

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post-Bilkis Bano Rape Convicts Release: Violates the Law of KarmaBilkis Bano Rape Convicts Release: Violates the Law of Karma

OSWALD PEREIRA writes on the release of the Bilkis Bano rape convicts and why it goes both against the law of Karma and the law of the land India is believed to be way ahead of the West and other...

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post-Kaka Baptista:  Unsung Hero of Indian IndependenceKaka Baptista:  Unsung Hero of Indian Independence

We will become a more vibrant democracy if every Indian follows Kaka Baptista’s example and lives his ideals of true freedom and independence, says OSWALD PEREIRA Contrary to lies spread by mischievous elements, Christians have been an integral part of...

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post-Peace and IslamPeace and Islam

OSWALD PEREIRA writes on Maulana Wahiduddin Khan’s thoughts on peace and Islam Violence has no place in Islam. “The true objective of Islam is to introduce man to his creator and to make him desirous of God’s neighbourhood,” according to...

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post-My Father Gave a Beggar a New LifeMy Father Gave a Beggar a New Life

On Father’s Day today OSWALD PEREIRA narrates the true life story of a beggar who was given employment by his father A man had been begging for many years in our village, Kolbad, in Thane. Most of the villagers would...

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post-Indians Understand True NationalismIndians Understand True Nationalism

The movie, ‘Samrat Prithviraj’ with superstar Akshay Kumar in the lead role seems to be heading for a crash. The reason may be that our mature film audience is not likely to be influenced by films that may not really...

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post-Sanatana Dharma and Communal HarmonySanatana Dharma and Communal Harmony

In today’s environment in India where religious and communal disharmony keeps threatening to raise its ugly head, Sanatana Dharma is our perfect panacea for communal harmony, says OSWALD PEREIRA Our Bharat has a rich philosophical, spiritual and cultural legacy. In...

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post-Veg or Non-Veg: The Choice is YoursVeg or Non-Veg: The Choice is Yours

When you make a food or diet choice, go not only by your gut feeling but also by your soul-feeling. After all, God doesn’t judge you by the food you eat, but by the company you keep and the life...

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post-Beautiful WorldBeautiful World

As our website YoursPositively completes two years today, OSWALD PEREIRA shares his thoughts on our beautiful world The world is full of lovely, loving, beautiful people. Don’t let a miniscule minority of so-called bad persons spoil the party. Let us...

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post-The Joys and Sorrows of EatingThe Joys and Sorrows of Eating

Is eating three meals a day a healthy or a dangerous habit? OSWALD PEREIRA analyses the issue Do we need three meals a day to live a healthy life? For the vast majority of people, the answer would be an...

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post-Brave Single MothersBrave Single Mothers

As we celebrate Mother’s Day today, I would like to dedicate this day to single mothers, who bravely and efficiently bring up their children single-handedly without a husband by their side, says OSWALD PEREIRA She became a war widow at...

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post-An Easter of Peace and HappinessAn Easter of Peace and Happiness

As we celebrate Easter today, which commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, let’s make a pledge to end strife and war and usher in peace and happiness in the world, says OSWALD PEREIRA From zero to 2.38 billion Christians today...

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post-The True Spirit of Lord RamThe True Spirit of Lord Ram

The next time we chant Jai Shri Ram, which means “Glory to Lord Rama”, let’s say it in a spirit of love, brotherhood, oneness and compassion ― not as a weapon of exclusivity or superiority. Only then would it reflect...

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post-Let’s Build Our Own Health FortressLet’s Build Our Own Health Fortress

While we create societies focused on well-being, as recommended by WHO, let’s first build our own health fortress that can’t be attacked by disease and the unhealthy environment around us, says OSWALD PEREIRA On World Health Day 2022, today, WHO...

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