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Sandhya Rani liked the question Is it the right way to protest?.
'Protest against the rising 'intolerance' in the country'. Do you think it's the right way of these intelligent and intellectual people to give back the awards and show their protest?
I definitely dont think so. An award is not defined by government and government changes every term. An award is defined by one's talent. Does it really signifies - an award got 10 or 20 years ago be returned to show protest now? It could have worth if the award is given by present government.....
10 years ago
Sandhya Rani created new question Is it the right way to protest?.
'Protest against the rising 'intolerance' in the country'. Do you think it's the right way of these intelligent and intellectual people to give back the awards and show their protest?
I definitely dont think so. An award is not defined by government and government changes every term. An award is defined by one's talent. Does it really signifies - an award got 10 or 20 years ago be returned to show protest now? It could have worth if the award is given by present government.....
10 years ago
Lopamudra replied to the topic The Oldest Person eats bacon daily.
Shampa Sadhya wrote:
@Lopamudra Your instruction filled answer is very helpful to understand how to use processed meat or by the way any processed food. In India many take chicken salami, sausage and other items quite frequently especially in winters. These are taken directly in the processed form especially for sandwiches but after reading your explanation I feel these should be sautéed or shallow fried to keep it healthy. Am I right?
These are cured food and therefore some people have it directly. Sausages and Seekh kebabs need to be stir fried , grilled or at least microwaved. The cooking instructions are mostly given at the back of the packs. Salamis are supposed to be ready to eat but I prefer grilling the salami sandwiches or lightly frying the Salamis on a lightly greased pan for mental satisfaction and taste. Another important thing in case of frozen food is to check the the 'Best before' dates and maintain the cold chain properly .
10 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Scientists and film personalities follow writers .
Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:
usha manohar wrote:
Yesterday on one the many debates that have been taking place regarding this issue, one of the persons who was all for returning the awards was asked why they never felt such a twinge of conscience when dozens of tribals were massacred in a state run by the Congress party and of course the person had nothing much to say...It just shows how politically motivated this whole exercise is making it look as if suddenly things have changed while such things have been taking place since Independence under the Congress rule..
This whole exercise of returning awards is completely pointless and meaningless. India is and always has been a country where all sorts of writers, poets, artists have always been able to express themselves freely without the fear of retribution. In other countries, free expression has often lead to incarceration and punishment, in India, such things are quite rare and yet, these people are making noises and claiming to be suffocated! I serioulsy like to think that these few people who are claiming to feel suffocated etc. are being made to do so by the congress party!
I agree, it is politically motivated in most cases...Here in Karnataka, the CM is happily going about his business and when asked about Kalburgis killing, he points fingers at Modi and BJP although they have no proof since no one has been caught as yet . The writers instead of questioning him and his home minister blame the center !
10 years ago
usha manohar liked a reply to the topic Scientists and film personalities follow writers .
10 years ago
Sandhya Rani liked the question Do our attempts have some extend?.
What do you think? If you want something dearly and honestly, how long should you keep trying? At which point should we give up? As told in another question (asked by Sunil), we should keep trying to achieve our goals. But should we fix some time frame also? For instance....for a relationship, for a business plan or anything. How long???????
10 years ago
rambabu answered the question Do our attempts have some extend?.
There is a limit for anything. If you want to achieve your cherished goals, you should give time to achieve your goals. I want to drive home my point with an example.
A Mother has to wait for 9 months to conceive a child.
A child has to wait for some time to reach maturity.
At he same time, I agree that there are aspects which need some time to take shape. There is no meaning in waiting till eternity. As an example, it took many years for me to become an accomplished Artist. But I succeeded. Had i not succeeded by any chance, I would have chosen another field. Hence I conclude, there is limit for everything and if one thing fails, another thing should be given another try to achieve something worthwhile.
10 years ago
Sandhya Rani liked an answer to the question Which condition is more shameful to a family?.
10 years ago
rambabu answered the question Which condition is more shameful to a family?.
My opinion is the beliefs on honor killing and such taboos point out to one single factor namely, the hypocritical values prevailing in the society and the double tongued attitude of the Society..
In my view Honor killings are time worn stinking beliefs which is nothing less than a deadly plague.
The other point is also points out to the wrong belief arranged marriages are always successful and they last forever. This is anything is that's far from truth. With the same breath elders crave for arranged marriages.
Please allow me to speak my own experience in this regard.
None of the marriages of my three children are arranged marriages. Or none of their marriages are from the same caste. .
They are leading a happy married life.
Hence i conclude with one single sentence.
There need not be any fixed system especially in the case of Marriages
10 years ago
Vinod Kumar Gulati said thank you to usha manohar for his/her reply to the topic Indo Pak Relationship.
If we wish for development of all, we need to ensure uniform policies for all at par. If we can not do it, why did we accept the partition in 1947?
When we got Independence in 1947, things were far different and I doubt if anyone could look ahead and see the future developments at that time.Partition was an outcome of many different aspects and in a way it was a good thing because of the simmering discontent that was there. But I am all for a uniform civil code which would definitely help all communities but our psudo secular parties will find a way to find fault with it..
10 years ago
Gulshan Kumar Ajmani liked a reply to the topic eat beef but don't hurt sentiments- BJP leader advises .
10 years ago
Sandhya Rani created new question Which condition is more shameful to a family?.
Which condition is shameful to a family? or Which condition hurts family most?
Still now, we are living in a social condition where honour killing is practised. Many things like love/intercaste marriages are still taboo to society, however social it may be. But let me ask something. A loving couple flees and tie the knot without the permission of parents. Really a dishonour to a family even in the modern times.
Let me tell you another case. A pure arranged marriage with blessings of parents....but ended in a divorce. Girl returns back to home. Which case will be dishonour or shame to a family? What society says and interpret both these cases? What's your opinion?
10 years ago
took the quiz Quiz about S. P. Balasubrahmanyam,S.P.B.
This is a quiz about S. P. Balasubrahmanyam,S.P.B.he is a multilingual Indian playback singer, actor, music director, voice actor and a film producer. He is referred to as S. P. B. or Balu by the media.
10 years ago
passed the quiz Quiz about S. P. Balasubrahmanyam,S.P.B.
This is a quiz about S. P. Balasubrahmanyam,S.P.B.he is a multilingual Indian playback singer, actor, music director, voice actor and a film producer. He is referred to as S. P. B. or Balu by the media.
10 years ago
Sandhya Rani created new question Do our attempts have some extend?.
What do you think? If you want something dearly and honestly, how long should you keep trying? At which point should we give up? As told in another question (asked by Sunil), we should keep trying to achieve our goals. But should we fix some time frame also? For instance....for a relationship, for a business plan or anything. How long???????
10 years ago
Shampa Sadhya liked a reply to the topic Some daily routines that we never get fed up of.
10 years ago
Sandhya Rani liked the question Is it the right way to protest?.
'Protest against the rising 'intolerance' in the country'. Do you think it's the right way of these intelligent and intellectual people to give back the awards and show their protest?
I definitely dont think so. An award is not defined by government and government changes every term. An award is defined by one's talent. Does it really signifies - an award got 10 or 20 years ago be returned to show protest now? It could have worth if the award is given by present government.....
10 years ago
Sandhya Rani created new question Is it the right way to protest?.
'Protest against the rising 'intolerance' in the country'. Do you think it's the right way of these intelligent and intellectual people to give back the awards and show their protest?
I definitely dont think so. An award is not defined by government and government changes every term. An award is defined by one's talent. Does it really signifies - an award got 10 or 20 years ago be returned to show protest now? It could have worth if the award is given by present government.....
10 years ago
Lopamudra replied to the topic The Oldest Person eats bacon daily.
Shampa Sadhya wrote:
@Lopamudra Your instruction filled answer is very helpful to understand how to use processed meat or by the way any processed food. In India many take chicken salami, sausage and other items quite frequently especially in winters. These are taken directly in the processed form especially for sandwiches but after reading your explanation I feel these should be sautéed or shallow fried to keep it healthy. Am I right?
These are cured food and therefore some people have it directly. Sausages and Seekh kebabs need to be stir fried , grilled or at least microwaved. The cooking instructions are mostly given at the back of the packs. Salamis are supposed to be ready to eat but I prefer grilling the salami sandwiches or lightly frying the Salamis on a lightly greased pan for mental satisfaction and taste. Another important thing in case of frozen food is to check the the 'Best before' dates and maintain the cold chain properly .
10 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Scientists and film personalities follow writers .
Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:
usha manohar wrote:
Yesterday on one the many debates that have been taking place regarding this issue, one of the persons who was all for returning the awards was asked why they never felt such a twinge of conscience when dozens of tribals were massacred in a state run by the Congress party and of course the person had nothing much to say...It just shows how politically motivated this whole exercise is making it look as if suddenly things have changed while such things have been taking place since Independence under the Congress rule..
This whole exercise of returning awards is completely pointless and meaningless. India is and always has been a country where all sorts of writers, poets, artists have always been able to express themselves freely without the fear of retribution. In other countries, free expression has often lead to incarceration and punishment, in India, such things are quite rare and yet, these people are making noises and claiming to be suffocated! I serioulsy like to think that these few people who are claiming to feel suffocated etc. are being made to do so by the congress party!
I agree, it is politically motivated in most cases...Here in Karnataka, the CM is happily going about his business and when asked about Kalburgis killing, he points fingers at Modi and BJP although they have no proof since no one has been caught as yet . The writers instead of questioning him and his home minister blame the center !
10 years ago
usha manohar liked a reply to the topic Scientists and film personalities follow writers .
10 years ago
Sandhya Rani liked the question Do our attempts have some extend?.
What do you think? If you want something dearly and honestly, how long should you keep trying? At which point should we give up? As told in another question (asked by Sunil), we should keep trying to achieve our goals. But should we fix some time frame also? For instance....for a relationship, for a business plan or anything. How long???????
10 years ago
rambabu answered the question Do our attempts have some extend?.
There is a limit for anything. If you want to achieve your cherished goals, you should give time to achieve your goals. I want to drive home my point with an example.
A Mother has to wait for 9 months to conceive a child.
A child has to wait for some time to reach maturity.
At he same time, I agree that there are aspects which need some time to take shape. There is no meaning in waiting till eternity. As an example, it took many years for me to become an accomplished Artist. But I succeeded. Had i not succeeded by any chance, I would have chosen another field. Hence I conclude, there is limit for everything and if one thing fails, another thing should be given another try to achieve something worthwhile.
10 years ago
Sandhya Rani liked an answer to the question Which condition is more shameful to a family?.
10 years ago
rambabu answered the question Which condition is more shameful to a family?.
My opinion is the beliefs on honor killing and such taboos point out to one single factor namely, the hypocritical values prevailing in the society and the double tongued attitude of the Society..
In my view Honor killings are time worn stinking beliefs which is nothing less than a deadly plague.
The other point is also points out to the wrong belief arranged marriages are always successful and they last forever. This is anything is that's far from truth. With the same breath elders crave for arranged marriages.
Please allow me to speak my own experience in this regard.
None of the marriages of my three children are arranged marriages. Or none of their marriages are from the same caste. .
They are leading a happy married life.
Hence i conclude with one single sentence.
There need not be any fixed system especially in the case of Marriages
10 years ago
Vinod Kumar Gulati said thank you to usha manohar for his/her reply to the topic Indo Pak Relationship.
If we wish for development of all, we need to ensure uniform policies for all at par. If we can not do it, why did we accept the partition in 1947?
When we got Independence in 1947, things were far different and I doubt if anyone could look ahead and see the future developments at that time.Partition was an outcome of many different aspects and in a way it was a good thing because of the simmering discontent that was there. But I am all for a uniform civil code which would definitely help all communities but our psudo secular parties will find a way to find fault with it..
10 years ago
Gulshan Kumar Ajmani liked a reply to the topic eat beef but don't hurt sentiments- BJP leader advises .
10 years ago
Sandhya Rani created new question Which condition is more shameful to a family?.
Which condition is shameful to a family? or Which condition hurts family most?
Still now, we are living in a social condition where honour killing is practised. Many things like love/intercaste marriages are still taboo to society, however social it may be. But let me ask something. A loving couple flees and tie the knot without the permission of parents. Really a dishonour to a family even in the modern times.
Let me tell you another case. A pure arranged marriage with blessings of parents....but ended in a divorce. Girl returns back to home. Which case will be dishonour or shame to a family? What society says and interpret both these cases? What's your opinion?
10 years ago
took the quiz Quiz about S. P. Balasubrahmanyam,S.P.B.
This is a quiz about S. P. Balasubrahmanyam,S.P.B.he is a multilingual Indian playback singer, actor, music director, voice actor and a film producer. He is referred to as S. P. B. or Balu by the media.
10 years ago
passed the quiz Quiz about S. P. Balasubrahmanyam,S.P.B.
This is a quiz about S. P. Balasubrahmanyam,S.P.B.he is a multilingual Indian playback singer, actor, music director, voice actor and a film producer. He is referred to as S. P. B. or Balu by the media.
10 years ago
Sandhya Rani created new question Do our attempts have some extend?.
What do you think? If you want something dearly and honestly, how long should you keep trying? At which point should we give up? As told in another question (asked by Sunil), we should keep trying to achieve our goals. But should we fix some time frame also? For instance....for a relationship, for a business plan or anything. How long???????
10 years ago
Shampa Sadhya liked a reply to the topic Some daily routines that we never get fed up of.
10 years ago