REMEDIES FOR GLOOMY TIMES Many despair of the gloomy times we are facing in our blessed country: corruption, racial discord, religious acrimony and much more. To many - no end, no resolution, seems to be in sight. The world itself faces incredulous challenges as climate change, wars and the subversion of established institutions - like the UN Security Council. Wars are initiated in defiance of established internationally agreed processes; on the basis of bald-faced lies. Leaving in its wake a litany of wasted lives - mainly women and children - murdered through unparalleled sophisticated weaponry. War crimes committed with impunity. Perhaps it's time to reflect; and glean wisdom from one of the few colossues that walked this earth: M. K. Gandhi. On the environment "The earth, the air, the land and the water are not inheritance from our forefathers but on loan from our children. So, we have to hand over to them at least as it was handed over to us." ...