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rambabu liked the topic Is pakistan paying back India in the same coin for its breakup of Pakistan in Kashmir.
I have been wondering about an aspect that is rarely discussed. In 1970 -71 special forces of the Indian army in the guise of the Mukti Bahni infiltrated into East Pakistan to help the local Mukti Bahni. The aim was simple to break Pakistan into two. They succeeded as it was the-the policy of the Indian government to break up Pakistan. I can tell friends that Pakistan and creation of Bangladesh would not have happened without Indian intervention militarily. Now Pakistan is paying India back in a revenge attack, in Kashmir by a similar modus operandi. What are the comments of the readers?
9 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Is pakistan paying back India in the same coin for its breakup of Pakistan in Kashmir.
I think so. It was definitely an action of revenge by Pakistan for breaking Pakistan in to two by India. The activities in Kashmir by Pakistan, certainly points out towards the revengeful nature of Pakistan.
9 years ago
MG Singh created new topic Is pakistan paying back India in the same coin for its breakup of Pakistan in Kashmir.
I have been wondering about an aspect that is rarely discussed. In 1970 -71 special forces of the Indian army in the guise of the Mukti Bahni infiltrated into East Pakistan to help the local Mukti Bahni. The aim was simple to break Pakistan into two. They succeeded as it was the-the policy of the Indian government to break up Pakistan. I can tell friends that Pakistan and creation of Bangladesh would not have happened without Indian intervention militarily. Now Pakistan is paying India back in a revenge attack, in Kashmir by a similar modus operandi. What are the comments of the readers?
9 years ago
MG Singh replied to the topic Rafi remembered.
Rafi was a great singer and men like him come once in a generation. I love his songs which are alive even today
9 years ago
epraneeth77 liked the topic Health benefits of Tamarind.
Tamarind or Imli in Hindi has many Health benefits It is used in many dishes all over the World including India. Especially in AP. I think, it is used in all other states in South. In AP, it's used in a preparation called Charu or Rasam. In its beverage form, Tamarind is is used to treat Diarrhea, Constipation, fever and peptic Ulcers. The Bark and leaves are used for Wound healing
https://authoritynutrition.com/tamarind/
9 years ago
anil replied to the topic Health benefits of Tamarind.
I am listening first time about kokum. Plz post image of kokum.
9 years ago
vijay replied to the topic Salman Khan acquitted in black buck case.
Till decision is reversed Salman is released by a court.
9 years ago
anil replied to the topic Health benefits of Sweet Corn.
yes now it is season of sweet corns. Its mild aroma attract every one.
9 years ago
vijay replied to the topic Sachin Tendulkar lobbies for business partner over disputed land !!.
Ethics are inborn they cannot be acquired
9 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic The splendor of Rural India.
Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:
usha manohar wrote:
Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:
usha manohar wrote:
Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:
Lovely pictures Usha!Do you own these fields?
Yes Kalyani,the fields are family owned close to my ancestral home at a place called Maroli on the outskirts of Mangalore, you can see part of it in one of the pics and now the cultivation season is on full swing..
Wow, lucky you! It must be so nice to be able to experience and get yourself involved in all the phases of rice cultivation! One of these years, I really might gatecrash your home for the experience! :) :)
Sadly Kalyani most of it is going , remember I had written about it a couple of years ago . The corporation is taking it over to build of all the things a bus stand since they could not find any other vast stretch of land that is just outside the city. Most farmers have either sold their fields or converted it into house sites.
We will have to hand it over once they send the notice and give compensation..we have appealed but I doubt it would yield any results.
Oh, that is really sad. I guess it is the same story everywhere in India. Development at the cost of loss of natural beauty, which is irreplaceable and irrevocable, but no one is least bit concerned about not making up for it or even seek other alternatives.
If the development is going to benefit a whole community it is ok but when politicians grab forest land and build resorts and nothing ever happens to them, it makes your blood boil esp when an agriculturists livelihood is being taken away from him..
9 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Sachin Tendulkar lobbies for business partner over disputed land !!.
All human beings have good,average and some bad qualities too. But when you are bestowed with a responsible position like a peoples representative it becomes your responsibility to have some ethics more so if you are already a celebrity because every move you make bad or good will be noted and discussed. It also may be emulated by some who look up to these celebrities.
9 years ago
anil replied to the topic Remembering Rajesh Khanna on his death anniversary.
vijay wrote:
I do not agree with both RAMBABU and Anil for Rajesh Khanna's downfall. They are writing from imagination.The rise of Amitabh Bachchan and the social anger was responsible for romantic hero image going down.Today Smitabh is also not so popular. Does it mean success has gone to his head. Tastes change and no hero lasts long.
Rise of Amitabh Bachchan is also one reason, but Rajesh Khanna was not only one romantic hero of that time, what you others like Rishi Kapoor, Shahi Kapoor Jintendra and some more romantic hero.
9 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Health benefits of Tamarind.
Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:
usha manohar wrote:
@ Kalyani, I too use Kokam , we call it punarpuli , since we have trees in my ancestral home. Most of the fruits,are eaten and the skin dried and preserved . You can make sherbet and rassm out of it
Yes Usha, kokum sherbet is a summer favorite. In Maharashtra we make saar from kokum, which is our version of rassam, but sweeter and lighter, Solkadhi which is made with coconut milk and kokum juice to which a dash of garlic and chilly is added. I also like to make kokum chutney, especially with parathas.
That reminds me Kalyani, some time back I had dinner with some friends and one of the guests , a Maharashtrian lady had bought a very spicy but tasty chutney made with garlic, green chilies and probably mustard and said it was a popular dish in her community ..Do you know about it ?
9 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Salman Khan acquitted in black buck case.
@ anil But he (Driver of Gypsee) said that I never hide I always came to court. He also said that you can check my signature on 16 July.
I guess some vested interests did not want his voice nor his testimony to be heard so looks like eventually he went to the media ..
9 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Rafi remembered.
Rafi and his songs are immortal and will remain so because of their timeless appeal.. I am sure all music lovers will have at least a couple of Rafi songs as their favorites..The first Rafi song that I listened to was when I was around two years old and the song was Koya koya chand khula aasman , playing on the radio. Apparently I would run close to the radio each time it was played and to this day the song transports me back to my childhood days . I am sure most of us would have memories attached to his songs ..
9 years ago
rambabu liked the topic Is pakistan paying back India in the same coin for its breakup of Pakistan in Kashmir.
I have been wondering about an aspect that is rarely discussed. In 1970 -71 special forces of the Indian army in the guise of the Mukti Bahni infiltrated into East Pakistan to help the local Mukti Bahni. The aim was simple to break Pakistan into two. They succeeded as it was the-the policy of the Indian government to break up Pakistan. I can tell friends that Pakistan and creation of Bangladesh would not have happened without Indian intervention militarily. Now Pakistan is paying India back in a revenge attack, in Kashmir by a similar modus operandi. What are the comments of the readers?
9 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Is pakistan paying back India in the same coin for its breakup of Pakistan in Kashmir.
I think so. It was definitely an action of revenge by Pakistan for breaking Pakistan in to two by India. The activities in Kashmir by Pakistan, certainly points out towards the revengeful nature of Pakistan.
9 years ago
MG Singh created new topic Is pakistan paying back India in the same coin for its breakup of Pakistan in Kashmir.
I have been wondering about an aspect that is rarely discussed. In 1970 -71 special forces of the Indian army in the guise of the Mukti Bahni infiltrated into East Pakistan to help the local Mukti Bahni. The aim was simple to break Pakistan into two. They succeeded as it was the-the policy of the Indian government to break up Pakistan. I can tell friends that Pakistan and creation of Bangladesh would not have happened without Indian intervention militarily. Now Pakistan is paying India back in a revenge attack, in Kashmir by a similar modus operandi. What are the comments of the readers?
9 years ago
MG Singh replied to the topic Rafi remembered.
Rafi was a great singer and men like him come once in a generation. I love his songs which are alive even today
9 years ago
epraneeth77 liked the topic Health benefits of Tamarind.
Tamarind or Imli in Hindi has many Health benefits It is used in many dishes all over the World including India. Especially in AP. I think, it is used in all other states in South. In AP, it's used in a preparation called Charu or Rasam. In its beverage form, Tamarind is is used to treat Diarrhea, Constipation, fever and peptic Ulcers. The Bark and leaves are used for Wound healing
https://authoritynutrition.com/tamarind/
9 years ago
anil replied to the topic Health benefits of Tamarind.
I am listening first time about kokum. Plz post image of kokum.
9 years ago
vijay replied to the topic Salman Khan acquitted in black buck case.
Till decision is reversed Salman is released by a court.
9 years ago
anil replied to the topic Health benefits of Sweet Corn.
yes now it is season of sweet corns. Its mild aroma attract every one.
9 years ago
vijay replied to the topic Sachin Tendulkar lobbies for business partner over disputed land !!.
Ethics are inborn they cannot be acquired
9 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic The splendor of Rural India.
Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:
usha manohar wrote:
Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:
usha manohar wrote:
Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:
Lovely pictures Usha!Do you own these fields?
Yes Kalyani,the fields are family owned close to my ancestral home at a place called Maroli on the outskirts of Mangalore, you can see part of it in one of the pics and now the cultivation season is on full swing..
Wow, lucky you! It must be so nice to be able to experience and get yourself involved in all the phases of rice cultivation! One of these years, I really might gatecrash your home for the experience! :) :)
Sadly Kalyani most of it is going , remember I had written about it a couple of years ago . The corporation is taking it over to build of all the things a bus stand since they could not find any other vast stretch of land that is just outside the city. Most farmers have either sold their fields or converted it into house sites.
We will have to hand it over once they send the notice and give compensation..we have appealed but I doubt it would yield any results.
Oh, that is really sad. I guess it is the same story everywhere in India. Development at the cost of loss of natural beauty, which is irreplaceable and irrevocable, but no one is least bit concerned about not making up for it or even seek other alternatives.
If the development is going to benefit a whole community it is ok but when politicians grab forest land and build resorts and nothing ever happens to them, it makes your blood boil esp when an agriculturists livelihood is being taken away from him..
9 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Sachin Tendulkar lobbies for business partner over disputed land !!.
All human beings have good,average and some bad qualities too. But when you are bestowed with a responsible position like a peoples representative it becomes your responsibility to have some ethics more so if you are already a celebrity because every move you make bad or good will be noted and discussed. It also may be emulated by some who look up to these celebrities.
9 years ago
anil replied to the topic Remembering Rajesh Khanna on his death anniversary.
vijay wrote:
I do not agree with both RAMBABU and Anil for Rajesh Khanna's downfall. They are writing from imagination.The rise of Amitabh Bachchan and the social anger was responsible for romantic hero image going down.Today Smitabh is also not so popular. Does it mean success has gone to his head. Tastes change and no hero lasts long.
Rise of Amitabh Bachchan is also one reason, but Rajesh Khanna was not only one romantic hero of that time, what you others like Rishi Kapoor, Shahi Kapoor Jintendra and some more romantic hero.
9 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Health benefits of Tamarind.
Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:
usha manohar wrote:
@ Kalyani, I too use Kokam , we call it punarpuli , since we have trees in my ancestral home. Most of the fruits,are eaten and the skin dried and preserved . You can make sherbet and rassm out of it
Yes Usha, kokum sherbet is a summer favorite. In Maharashtra we make saar from kokum, which is our version of rassam, but sweeter and lighter, Solkadhi which is made with coconut milk and kokum juice to which a dash of garlic and chilly is added. I also like to make kokum chutney, especially with parathas.
That reminds me Kalyani, some time back I had dinner with some friends and one of the guests , a Maharashtrian lady had bought a very spicy but tasty chutney made with garlic, green chilies and probably mustard and said it was a popular dish in her community ..Do you know about it ?
9 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Salman Khan acquitted in black buck case.
@ anil But he (Driver of Gypsee) said that I never hide I always came to court. He also said that you can check my signature on 16 July.
I guess some vested interests did not want his voice nor his testimony to be heard so looks like eventually he went to the media ..
9 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Rafi remembered.
Rafi and his songs are immortal and will remain so because of their timeless appeal.. I am sure all music lovers will have at least a couple of Rafi songs as their favorites..The first Rafi song that I listened to was when I was around two years old and the song was Koya koya chand khula aasman , playing on the radio. Apparently I would run close to the radio each time it was played and to this day the song transports me back to my childhood days . I am sure most of us would have memories attached to his songs ..
9 years ago