Ravi Shankar Rai

“Purvanchal Mahotsav Maati 9”

Being honored with the “Maati Samman” at the Purvanchal Mahotsav Maati 9, held on 31 March 2026 at Gandhi Darshan, Rajghat, New Delhi, is for me a prize even greater than an Oscar.

On 11 March, I received a phone call from Mr. Asif Azmi, representing Maati, informing me that I had been nominated for the award. That was my first introduction to the organization and its annual event. During the call, I remarked that I felt like "garbage" and had not yet truly become "soil" (Maati). Following our conversation, I received the official invitation and a request to arrive at Gandhi Darshan by the end of the month.

The stage was graced by esteemed dignitaries, including the Hon’ble Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Shri Om Birla Ji; Former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and Member of Parliament ,Shri Jagdambika Pal Ji; Padma Bhushan awardee, Shri Ram Bahadur Rai Ji; and Member of Parliament, Shri Rajeev Kumar Rai Ji. When my name was announced, I was overwhelmed with emotion. Sitting alongside such eminent personalities felt like a dream. Listening to them closely, I realized that reaching such heights while remaining humble is a rare feat; we all learned a great deal from their simplicity.

I shared this honor with other distinguished recipients, including Shri Faiz Ahmed Kidwai (Director General, DGCA), Shri Praveen Kumar Singh (Agriculture Commissioner), and Shrimati Vandana Singh (Vice-Chancellor, Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University). The anchor, Ms. Jyoti Taneja, announced that each of us would have only one minute to speak. Personally, I have never been one to strictly respect time constraints; in fact, I had already prepared a four-page speech! However, I managed to condense my thoughts and finish in exactly 54 seconds-a significant personal achievement and a lesson in brevity.

The festival was inaugurated with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by Shri Kapil Mishra (Cabinet Minister, Delhi), Shri Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh (Former MP), and Shri Vijay Goel (Former Cabinet Minister). The atmosphere was further enriched by a poetry session featuring Shri Dilip Pandey, Shri Kaleem Qaisar, and the humorist Shri Nar Kankal. A Bhojpuri comedy play, Master Ganeshi Ram by Shri Mahendra Prasad, left the audience in stitches, and the event concluded with a high-energy performance by the Indian Ocean band.

The gathering also saw the presence of Shri Amitabh Kant (Former CEO, NITI Aayog), Shri M. Nagaraju (Secretary, Ministry of Finance), and other leaders like Shri R.K. Singh (YEIDA CEO), Shri Manoj Dubey (IRFC CEO ). Beyond the stage, the event was a cultural feast. Visitors enjoyed traditional Purvanchal delicacies like Puri-Tarkari,Bhauri-Chokha, Dal mein ka dulhin, and Laung lata. Stalls showcasing Banarasi sarees and exhibitions dedicated to Baba Kabir Das were major highlights.

Success and failure are two sides of the same coin. Every success inspires us, and every failure teaches us. Over the past 25 years, I have received many awards, but each one serves as a reassurance that I am on the right path.

When I left my village at the age of 15, I promised its soil that I would return every year on December 31st and January 1st, no matter where I was in the world. To this day, that soil has never broken its promise, calling me back home every year by December 30th.

I bow to the soil of Purvanchal. I bow to my parents and ancestors, whose blessings allowed me to be born of this earth. I bow to the heroes, the elders, seniors, companions, mothers, sisters, and the children of this land.

Once again, I bow to the workers of this sacred soil and accept the Maati Samman on their behalf.

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Happy International Women’s Day to all the Women.

The best creation of God on this earth is a woman. God has created women and Women have created everything.Women have given birth to humans and all other living organisms. Women have made this world a beautiful place to live in.

Women are born independent and whatever role they play in our life, be it as a wife, sister, daughter, teacher, friend, manager, worker or anything else, they always do excellent. The Society is totally dependent on them and they are truly independent.

They are just the Google of our homes and offices who knows everything and takes care of everything starting from our small things to our businesses.

Thanks to all the women for making this world so beautiful and civilised.

Thanks to my Mother for bringing me on this universe after the continuous and endless pain of 9 months. She fed me while she was hungry. For being my first teacher and for teaching me my first word. For praying her whole life for my well-being.

Thanks to my wife for the continuous nurturing, continuous teaching and turning me from an uncivilised immature adult to a partially mature person.

Thanks to my sisters for teaching me unconditional love, care and compromise.

Most importantly thanks to my daughter/my soul for believing in me since her birth, making me the world’s best father, standing by me against everyone always, saving me from my wife or son on my mistakes, guiding me on my dressing sense, matching ties to shirts and multiple things, for being my Dictionary, translating my articles from Hindi to English, teaching me regularly about technology and many other things.

Thanks to All Dadis, Nanis, Masis, Ammas,Chachis,Mamis, Buas,All Sisters, Bhabhis, Bahus, Bhavahs, Bhatijis, Bhaginis, Sasu Mas, Shalis, Sarhajs, Sakhi/Sahelis, Colleagues, Professionals, Friends and all other people who are constantly caring/teaching/supporting me.

Special thanks to all SAVITRIAN women on this day. You all are truly the best and I am very thankful to all of you for being a part of SAVITRI.

The above thoughts are not written for the purpose of hurting any country, person and society. If someone is hurt, then I apologize.

Thank you
Ravi Shankar Rai
8 March 2026

I’m humbled and honoured to share that Business Today , one of India’s most respected magazines, has featured my leadership journey and philosophy- one rooted in the belief that enterprises must be built not only for growth, but for lasting social and economic impact.

This recognition is a reflection of the trust placed in me by clients, colleagues, and partners, and of the incredible teams who work every day with purpose and integrity.

I remain deeply committed to building institutions that empower people, strengthen industry, and contribute meaningfully to India’s progress.
Grateful for the journey so far-and energised for the work ahead. 🇮🇳

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“Double Standards of Secularism”

Several countries including America have slammed the atrocities being committed on Hindu minorities in Banladesh. The minority community of India is quite alert and openly expresses opinion on all issue. If there is atrocities on the minority community in Isreal, America, Ukraine or any corner of the world the minorities of India raises its voice loudly and protests. The silence of minority community of India on the atrocities being committed in Bangladesh defines the doublestandards of secularism. This tacit gesture of minority community of India raises a question mark on its right to raise its voice for its own fundamental rights.

This also shows narrow mindedness of religiosity. Meaning of religion is expansive and widespread. True religion stands against every injustice without thinking whether the injustice is being done by its own religion or by some other religion. Relegion shows the right path and is as important for life as air water and food. Religion is for the good of the mankind. Religion shows the way to live an ideal life and no religion can justify atrocities against citizen.

The main premise of religion is to stand against injustice and wrong. When the followers of religion go astray the scholars and religious gurus come forward and show them the right path. Religion is very great and to become religious one has to be a responsible human. The example of the greatness of the religion is that it is only for the humanity. There is no religion greater than humanity.

Humanity is at the root of all religions. When any religion starts working against the principles of humanity, it comes under the category of adharma. Violence cannot be the tenet of any religion. When any religion starts working on the path of adharma, then it is the beginning of the end of that religion. Many religion have disappeared from this earth because they started moved on the path of adharma. The end of every evil is certain, no matter how powerful it is.

Any religion that thinks about expanding or justifies its expansion by threatening or intimidating people or offering them any kind of inducement will itself be in danger.

If you don’t believe it, then read history. Hirankashyapu, Sahstrabahu, Ravan and many others who had conquered the entire world and even heaven were innhailiated. These people had started considering injustice and oppression as their religion and had become enemies of humanity. Any religion that works against humanity and oppresses the innocent will be destroyed automatically.

All religions should oppose the atrocities and killing of innocent people in the name of religion in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Kashmir, Israel, Ukraine or in any other part of the world. When innocent people are tortured in the name of any religion, then the peace loving people of that religion should openly protest.

Bangladesh, Pakistan and all those countries should seriously consider why the minority population is continuously decreasing in their country. In 1971, the minority poplation in Bangladesh was about 25% which decreased to less than 10% in 2024. Minority population in Pakistan in 1947 was 23% which has come down to 3% in 2024. In India minority population in 1947 was about 10% which has increased to 20% in 2024.

In Bangladesh, the minority population has decreased to one-third in the last 50 years. In Pakistan, the minority population has come to the brink of extinction in the last 75 years. During the same period, the minority population in India has more than doubled. The minority community in India, its messiahs and the singers who sing songs of secularism, who raise the issue of security of the minority community on the drop of hat should think about this statistics.

Humanity is in the DNA of India. To raise the voice against the injustice is in the blood of Indians since time immemorial.There is no culture of attacking even the enemy stealthily here. Wars were also being fought here according to pre-determined rules and fixed timing. There is no tradition of fighting after sunset here. History is a witness to the fact that unarmed and the weak are never attacked here. Since Ramayana and Mahabharata as well as in many other battles, there has been a rule of not attacking the unweponed enemy and the weak.

I am a staunch Hindu and follow the Hindutva ideology which believes in Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam which means the whole world is one family. In India, the tradition of “Atithi Devo Bhava” has been going on since ancient times and it is believed that a guest is always a God. Example of this has been there since centruries and it is there today also. Wherever in any part of the world if any atrocities are mated out to innocent in the name of Hindutwa my religion strengthens to oppose it openly. My religion gives freedom to call right as right and wrong as wrong. People of all religion should follow the same.

Those who claim to be the protagonist of Hinduism need not worry too much. You people should be rest assured that life may end but not Hinduism. Hinduism will never come to an end. The religion whose deities are Bramha, Vishnu and Mahesh who create, run and destroy the universe. The religion whose power is Durga, Kali, Bhagwati and all goddesses. Whose deities are Sun, Wind, and Indra, Water, Fire who give light, breath, water and fire to the entire humanity. The religion which is protected by the mighty Lord Hanuman,Lord Pashuram and innumerable Gods who can destroy the entire universe with just one finger. The religion whose guides, exponents and teachers are Vasishtha, Vishwamitra, Bhrigu, Gautam, Jamadagni, Valmiki, Agastya and innumerable great sages. The religion which is accepted by all animals, birds, living and non-living creatures apart from humans. The religion which is the father of the world’s great religions like Sikhism, Bhuddism, Jainism and many other religions. Even to think of end of that religion is a crime.

Hinduism is the most scientific and practical culture for human life. Hinduism stongly believes and worships the nature including trees, plants, skys, mountains, rivers, seas, sun, planets, earth and every thing else. This is the speciality of this culture because science has also accepted the importance of nature. Hinduism respects and worships every animate creature on this earth including animals, birds, humans and all other visible, invisible forces.

Hinduism is not just a religion, it is a way of leading an ideal life. It is the oldest culture that believes in Jeeyo aur Jeene Do (Live and let live). Hindu religion allows us to respect every religion and every culture. Hinduism teaches us to forgive. Hinduism always welcomes other religions and never forces others to accept their culture. Hinduism never believes in imposing its views through force, advertising, bribery or any other means. Hinduism is one of the oldest religions and it is believed that it originated with the beginning of the universe and it will continue till the end of the universe.

From America, UK, Europe to any other country that trusted the followers of Hindutva, that country kept prospering. Bangladesh has been a peace loving country and it should preserve Hindutva for the bright future of its country.

It is a matter of serious concern that minorities are being persecuted in the name of religion in Bangladesh, Pakistan,and Afganistan and elsewhere in the world. The entire world should take colletive cognizance of this issue. Such incidents are “religious pollution” which is spreading rapidly all over the world. If this pollution is not contained in time, it can be a threat to the entire humanity.

My article has been published in hindi in “Gauravshali Bharat” magazine.

The above thoughts are not written for the purpose of hurting any country, person and society. If someone is hurt, then I apologize.

Thank you
Ravi Shankar Rai

Bihar Election Special Edition 3 – “The News is Confirmed”

The election bugle has been sounded in Bihar. There is tremendous excitement among all political parties regarding these elections being held in Bihar for the first time after independence.

Just recently, on October 10th, I reported in Kaluwa News that a flood of development had swept across Bihar, and that development had risen above the danger mark. And within just 7-8 days, this news has turned into reality. Development in Bihar has taken off and is now touching the sky. Hey, I’m not making any predictions—this news is confirmed.

The news published on the editorial page of India's largest Hindi newspaper on October 18, 2025 is presented without any change or development.

News – “Ten years ago, 41.3% of Bihar’s population was poor. Today, only 4.4% of the population in Bihar is poor.”

Our Bihari brothers are truly very sharp-minded. Even after becoming so wealthy, they continue to act poor all over India. Our Bihari brothers have themselves become developed and now don’t want anyone else to develop. All the time, they keep relentlessly targeting developing personalities like Adani and Ambani.

This is a continuation of the election special issue. To fully understand, you will need to read the previous special issue.

Jai Bihar, Jai Bihari!

The above thoughts are not written for the purpose of hurting any country, person and society. If someone is hurt, then I apologize.

Thank you
Kaluwa Ghazipuri
22 October 2025

Bihar Election Special Issue 2 – “The Flood of Development”

The election bugle has been sounded in Bihar. There is tremendous excitement among all political parties regarding these elections being held in Bihar for the first time after independence.

All the political parties are in a rush to develop Bihar instantly. Everyone is getting ready to launch Bihar into the skies. If development happens at such a rapid pace, Bihar alone will overtake the United States in terms of GDP.

There is a flood of development across Bihar, and development has risen above the danger mark. If the speed of development is not slowed down, the entire state of Bihar will drown and perish in this “flood of development.”

This is a continuation of the election special issue. To fully understand, you will need to read the previous special issue.

Jai Bihar, Jai Bihari!

The above thoughts are not written for the purpose of hurting any country, person and society. If someone is hurt, then I apologize.

Thank you
Kaluwa Ghazipuri
10 October 2025

Bihar Elections Special Issue 1 – “The Electoral Arena and the Golden Era”

The bugle for elections in Bihar has sounded, and the Election Commission has announced the dates. All political parties and their champions, along with the media, have jumped into the electoral arena. My dear friend Kalua, too, is closely watching this “electoral battle” as a reader and viewer, with live updates available on “Kalua News.”

Yesterday’s newspaper was filled with election news. Since these are the first elections being held in Bihar “after gaining independence,” there is tremendous enthusiasm among all political parties. Every party is desperate to catapult Bihar to the seventh heaven as quickly as possible.

From some major newspapers, I am forwarding statements made by the big political parties exactly as they were—without any changes and development:

1. This date will go down in history in golden letters as the beginning of Bihar’s bright future, change, and development.

2. This election will decide the direction of Bihar’s bright future.

3. For mothers and sisters, the era of truth (Satyug) has truly arrived. The reign of Ram (Ram Rajya) has begun.

Bihar and all of us Biharis are truly fortunate, and it seems that after this “electoral arena,” we will directly enter the “Golden Era.”

Jai Bihar, Jai Bihari!

The above thoughts are not written for the purpose of hurting any country, person and society. If someone is hurt, then I apologize.

Thank you
Kaluwa Ghazipuri
8 October 2025

“Fake ICC World Cup”

In this World Cup, India won 10 matches and Australia won 9, hence India became the world champion. But the International Cricket Council (ICC) wrongly declared Australia the winner.

Please don’t be sad, be happy.We have given a fake ICC world cup to Australia. As being a proud Indian industrialist, after the match finished I ran away with the original world cup. The original world cup had already become NPA.

The above thoughts are not written for the purpose of hurting any country, person and society. If someone is hurt, then I apologize.

Thank you
Kaluwa Ghazipuri
19 November 2023

“I am Banaras, the city alive”

Banaras is not just a city this is universe. Banaras has the capacity to envelop the whole world in itself. Search for truth ends here and lies too get respect here. Deity, demon and devil stay together without any discrimination and enmity and live happily in Banaras only. There is complete coexistence of human being and pure rustic ghost (not the English one) who passed their time here with jubilant audacity.

Life is a celebration all over the world but in Banaras death is also a celebration with life and not a mourning. Life and death go together here and that too with the utmost pleasure. People sing, dance and beat drums in the last journey of life.

Eating Cannabis, smoking and puffing at Ganaja pipe I am a happy city,
Where death is celebrated and not mourned I am that city Banaras.

Here there is no existence of any divisive trend on the basis of language, race, religion, caste, wealth, power, and regionalism or in any other name. The king is also a beggar and the beggar is also a king here. There is no discrimination here, the first person of the society is a king and the last person is also a king. Democracy as well as monarchy both are prevalent here. Here no matter if one is intellectual having knowledge of English, Bhojpuria, Bengalies, Marathi, Tamilians, Bihari or belonging to any other state, all are typical Banarsi.

“Dharm” is respectable here and “Adharm” is acceptable as well. The sage tradition which imparted knowledge of religion, spirituality, wisdom to the whole world originated from here. Jamdagni, Vishwamitra, Vashisth, Bhrigu, Atri, Bhardwaj, Balmiki, Gautam, Saint Sandipan, Parshuram and many other seers and saints were born here. The most invaluable gem of Sanatan the author and poet of Ramcharit Manas Goswami Tulsi Das also took his birth here only. Baba Kabir who defied the evils of religion was also born here. Great learned people are here and this is home for great fools as well. This is the only place on earth where all are “Gurus” and none are the followers. A university teacher also calls his students “Guru”..

Go to Delhi, Mumbai or any metropolitan city of the country, every person is under stress. Apart from humans, air, water, trees, plants, animals are all under tension. This is the only city in the world which is not in any type of tension ever and remains in high spirit and care free. People from all over world come to Banaras when they don’t get relief from tension anywhere else. No sooner than did one step in the boundary of Banaras his all anxieties vanishes in a jiffy and life comes into state of resilience and joviality. Life becomes vivacious one and only in Banaras and one gets pleasure of death too in Banaras.

Here everything is democratic and nothing is undemocratic. Money, wealth, power, kingdom, ego and pride have no place here. Here the monks and learned people also remain humble and bow down like Pipal and Banyan tree and command respect. When the ego grows tall like palm tree then its complete destruction along with its roots is also accomplished in Banaras. In every discourse cutting satire is the work of people with character. This is not at all undemocratic by any standard. Here abuses are also democratic and blessings are also given in terms of abuses. To say “Tosdiwale” is “Prasad” of Banaras and is considered as democratic language.

In Kashi you can call two biped as animal or tree or plant anything but to call four footed being as animal is strictly prohibited. For example a 15-20 years lad is called “Bachhara” (Calf) or “Bachhar”. Here a strapping 25 to 40 years old youth may be called a bull (Sandh). A simpleton is often called a gentle ox. An ordinary old person may be called “Dih Baba”. A learned person, may be called as “Mathadhis” wise old man is called Pipal or Banyan tree. Those of quarrelsome nature is called Neem or Babul and a wicked person may be called “Behaya”(imprudent)

In Kashi living creatures like birds, trees, plants and nature have to be revered. Human being resides inside the home but outside streets are under the command of Nandi Baba (Bulls). Bullocks are to be called as Nandi and Bulls are to be called Baba. All four footed beings understand the human language and are respected in Banaras. In every lane of the city, these Nandis and Babas can be seen excursing and practicing arduous wrestling postures. Ask for the way by respectfully telling them give me way Baba and pass comfortably. If you ever unwittingly call ox or bull you will be pushed and butted to your miseries. Near Sankat Mochan temple if you call Ram’s army (Monkeys) as “Banar” even by mistake they will slap you so much that you will go blind. Even trees are also to be called Baba and if you address them with some bad name you are likely to be thrashed. Until they beat you up and down the tree will not return to its place.


Apart from humans Dev, Danav, Daitya , Bhoot, Jeev Jantu, air, water, trees, plants and all living and non-living creatures of the universe talk to each other. They all play, eat and drink nectar of Banaras and blow cannabis pipes (Chilam). They all together teach spirituality, knowledge, science, socialism and remain happy. All living and non-living creatures of the universe here sit together and use the same Cannabis Chilam (pipe), in turn to, smoke without any discrimination and dispute. Kashi is the lone place where G***a, Bhang, Dhatura are all “Prasad” (Ambrosia). Dev, Danav, Daitya, humans and ghosts all walk together, dance together sing together and live happily here.

Banaras is most generous city and welcome everyone whole heartedly. One who wins the elections here becomes Prime Minister and the runner becomes Chief Minister. Modi Jee after winning the election became invincible on the thorn of Delhi. Kejriwal even though was the loser became invincible in Delhi state. This is the city of Banaras established by the master of the whole cosmos Lord Shiva who dwells in seat of his temples! Where lies the abode of Lord Shiva and soldier (Gun) Bhairav Nath, The Chief Guard of the place that city would remain always full of life.

Resident of Lahori Tola Chandrashekhar Goswami written song in hindi is apt and true to its connotation. English translation of which is as under –

Whoever touched turn into gold,
All call me “Paras”,
Though born in cremation ground,
I am Banaras, the city alive.

I am Banaras the city alive.

My article has been published in hindi in “Gauravshali Bharat” magazine.

The above thoughts are not written for the purpose of hurting any country, person and society. If someone is hurt, then I apologize.

Thank you
Ravi Shankar Rai
11 February 2023

“No one in this world can copy your DNA. Keep doing your work with full dedication and happiness.”