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rambabu replied to the topic Naked barbarism of police .
Some Dalits no doubt are coming of age. There are quite few number of successful entrepreneurs in India and abroad. Such successful Dalits should take lead in taking the suppressed Dalits to new heights. It needs lot of unity and determination to improve the dreary conditions Dalits.
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic 4th death anniversary of Jagjit Singh.
Each Musician has his own passion and preference. Jagjit Singh's criticism on A.R. Rehaman is not justified. AR Rehaman has composed Ghazals too though they are less in number.
" AaZ Jane Ki Zidd Na karo " is one of Rehaman's favorite Ghazals.
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Veteran Actor Manorama dies at 78.
Manorama acted in the plays written , directed and acted by C.N Anna durai, a former chief minister of Tamil Nadu. She also acted with M. G Ramachandran and Jaya liltha and N.T. Rama Rao all of them became CMs later
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Navratri ( Dusserah) begins today ...
@ Swetha
In Telangana Batukamma festival is officially celebrated. It is also called as Engili Pula Bathukamma. It falls on the first day of Mahalaya Amavasya also called as Pethara Amavsya in Telangana region. A colorful floral festival indeed.
10 years ago
chinmoymukherjee replied to the topic Honesty is not the Best policy ?.
@Sarala
Are you trying to work on a daring definition
of dishonesty and honesty? Don't attempt
at bringing two poles at the same place!
Of all acts of dishonesty, cheating tops
the list.
10 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic 4th death anniversary of Jagjit Singh.
Jagjit Singh is apparently the most googled Ghazal singer and some time back was caught up in a controversy when he criticised A R Rahman because he felt that he was only composing tapori music and replicating western tunes and not capable of composing Ghazals that had meaningful lyrics and tunes..
10 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Honesty is not the Best policy ?.
No doubt dishonest people are gaining ground but even in such a scenario, there is always a higher place and respect for someone who does not give into pressure and temptations. The respect such people earn , even if they are very few in number , is immense.The others will be looked down for their deeds !
10 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Veteran Actor Manorama dies at 78.
Manorama led a fiull life by the number of films she acted in and was a talented and hard working artiste ...Honestly it is a distinction and a record ! She is supposed to have acted with 5 Chief ministers from Tamilnadu and Andhra.I have seen her in a few Tamil films and in a couple of Hindi films made by the southern producers. She acted in Farz ,Kunwara Baap and if I am not mistaken in a couple of old black and white films...
May her soul rest in peace !
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic 6 lies you should never tell your doctor..
Sleep and exercise as you said should be given importance. Along with it one should have healthy food habits. This works unitedly imparting you a sound health. But we cannot foresee what would happen and what would strike you from an unexpected corner. Of course Natural ways are good. But to be on the safe side one must visit a health consultant.
I am a health buff. But suddenly one day I found my natural brisk walk is being obstructed and hampered. Then i had to go to a medical practitioner. It was found that there was corn underneath my right foot due to corn
10 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Navratri ( Dusserah) begins today ...
Swetha Shenoy wrote:
Hello Usha Gaaru,
Nice to be around! I cannot forget people like you!
Well, 'gaaru' is the Telugu form of suffix 'ji'
I feel odd to address you as Usha ji, Hence i address you with suffix 'gaaru'
It is just a form of respect to elders. I don't mean to be rude and call you just Usha or Mrs Usha.... :)
I hope you get it!
You can call me Usha like everyone else here does , no problem and I will not consider it rude for sure ...age is afterall a personal matter !
10 years ago
Swetha Shenoy replied to the topic Navratri ( Dusserah) begins today ...
Hello Usha Gaaru,
Nice to be around! I cannot forget people like you!
Well, 'gaaru' is the Telugu form of suffix 'ji'
I feel odd to address you as Usha ji, Hence i address you with suffix 'gaaru'
It is just a form of respect to elders. I don't mean to be rude and call you just Usha or Mrs Usha.... :)
I hope you get it!
10 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Writers returning their awards - what do they hope to achieve?.
It is not a question of seeing red, one can understand that they may be feeling threatened with the killings of writers that has been taking place and the open threats made. More writers have joined in to show solidarity no doubt , including Salman Rushdie ! Personally I feel that by doing this , they may not achieve anything much because, this will be forgotten in a matter of days ,but the goons will remain at large and the political parties would have gained some mileage out of it ..
10 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Navratri ( Dusserah) begins today ...
Hi Swetha, good to see you around after a long time , That looks very colorful...by the way what does gaaru mean ?
10 years ago
Swetha Shenoy replied to the topic Navratri ( Dusserah) begins today ...
Hello Usha gaaru, thanks for the post, Happy Navratri to you
Here in the newly formed Telangana, we do something called as 'Bathukamma' where a pot or vessal or plate is adorned with various flowers (known as saddula)and ladies (young, old, married, unmarried) form circles and dance with clap to Bathukamma
It is the newly recognized festival of Telangana
10 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Navratri ( Dusserah) begins today ...
Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:
Hi Usha, Navratri greetings to you and all the members of boddunan. In Maharashtra, we have Ghat Sthapana in our homes which basically celebrates the nurturing and sustaining nature of the the feminine power of Mother Earth and the Godesses Durga, Kali, Amba, parvati, Saraswati, Mahalaxmi etc. all of whom are manifestations of this divine, feminine power. Ghat is basically nothing but an earthern pot which is placed over a basket filled with earth in which seeds of nine grains are planted. The water from ghat permeates the soil and in nine days the grain grows into healthy saplings. It is a kind of tribute to earth that produces food and sustains us. On tenth day, the saplings are offered to god. It is a belief of the farmers that the healthier the saplings are, the better the rabi crops will be.
Here too they have this custom, not in Mangalore though..In north Karnataka they arrange dolls with the statues of Goddesses and also have a tray or matki filled with saplings kept along with it.
@ vijay
In Gujarat, Navratri is celebrated with great fervour and Garbas and Dandiya Ras are performed to beautiful music beats. Girls are dressed in colorful lehnga choli and spectators throng to these venues in large numbers. TheGarbas of Vadodara are especially famous. however there are no holidays in educational institutes which looks a biy odd as it is the young who dance late into the night.
Here in mangalore we have a sizeable Gujarat community mostly into business, who have been living here since many decades and they organise Dandia and Garba dancing , which I too attend. It is a lot of fun and ladies of all ages and sizes , not just Gujaratis and the youngsters have a blast for 9 days ..
10 years ago
Swetha Shenoy replied to the topic 6 lies you should never tell your doctor..
I think it is better to keep a medical journal or a book of medical history and list of operations or major attacks.
One CEO who was only 38 years of age, died of cardiac arrest. The death was a schoker to the corporate world as the person was fit, young, ate healthy, did exercises and did not have any ailments. what caused the death was the lack of sleep, he would sleep everyday only for 4 hours which took a toll on his life.
What I am trying to emphasis is on the fact that what is natural, should be done naturally at this fast pace world (like sleep, exercise, food)
10 years ago
Swetha Shenoy replied to the topic Veteran Actor Manorama dies at 78.
sarala wrote:
I have a doubt, The topic name or title whatever it is, is
Veteran Actor Manorama dies at 78
Here you have mentioned dies at 78, that means she is going to die. i feel as she already passed away so you need to replace it with died. Am I right or wrong friends
Hai Sarala, how are you?
Well, it is a news presented in passive voice, so she is already dead and dead at 78 years of age, Instead of writing that Manorama passes away at 78 or Manorama actress died at 78 years, I have mentioned it that way
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic 6 lies you should never tell your doctor..
Gulshan Kumar Ajmani wrote:
In fact, you should not tell lie to any professional whose help you seek. Not only doctoe, if you conceal some material facts from your lawyer, he will not be able to help you.
Very true. By telling lies either wit a doctor or a lawyer we are cheating ourselves thereby unknowingly buying problems. Many are so confident that their health is strong and remains forever. This confidence is anything but true. Bad health will not come and knock on your door announcing your likelihood of being falling sick. Wisdom lies in undergoing a full body check up one in two years.
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Naked barbarism of police .
Some Dalits no doubt are coming of age. There are quite few number of successful entrepreneurs in India and abroad. Such successful Dalits should take lead in taking the suppressed Dalits to new heights. It needs lot of unity and determination to improve the dreary conditions Dalits.
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic 4th death anniversary of Jagjit Singh.
Each Musician has his own passion and preference. Jagjit Singh's criticism on A.R. Rehaman is not justified. AR Rehaman has composed Ghazals too though they are less in number.
" AaZ Jane Ki Zidd Na karo " is one of Rehaman's favorite Ghazals.
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Veteran Actor Manorama dies at 78.
Manorama acted in the plays written , directed and acted by C.N Anna durai, a former chief minister of Tamil Nadu. She also acted with M. G Ramachandran and Jaya liltha and N.T. Rama Rao all of them became CMs later
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Navratri ( Dusserah) begins today ...
@ Swetha
In Telangana Batukamma festival is officially celebrated. It is also called as Engili Pula Bathukamma. It falls on the first day of Mahalaya Amavasya also called as Pethara Amavsya in Telangana region. A colorful floral festival indeed.
10 years ago
chinmoymukherjee replied to the topic Honesty is not the Best policy ?.
@Sarala
Are you trying to work on a daring definition
of dishonesty and honesty? Don't attempt
at bringing two poles at the same place!
Of all acts of dishonesty, cheating tops
the list.
10 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic 4th death anniversary of Jagjit Singh.
Jagjit Singh is apparently the most googled Ghazal singer and some time back was caught up in a controversy when he criticised A R Rahman because he felt that he was only composing tapori music and replicating western tunes and not capable of composing Ghazals that had meaningful lyrics and tunes..
10 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Honesty is not the Best policy ?.
No doubt dishonest people are gaining ground but even in such a scenario, there is always a higher place and respect for someone who does not give into pressure and temptations. The respect such people earn , even if they are very few in number , is immense.The others will be looked down for their deeds !
10 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Veteran Actor Manorama dies at 78.
Manorama led a fiull life by the number of films she acted in and was a talented and hard working artiste ...Honestly it is a distinction and a record ! She is supposed to have acted with 5 Chief ministers from Tamilnadu and Andhra.I have seen her in a few Tamil films and in a couple of Hindi films made by the southern producers. She acted in Farz ,Kunwara Baap and if I am not mistaken in a couple of old black and white films...
May her soul rest in peace !
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic 6 lies you should never tell your doctor..
Sleep and exercise as you said should be given importance. Along with it one should have healthy food habits. This works unitedly imparting you a sound health. But we cannot foresee what would happen and what would strike you from an unexpected corner. Of course Natural ways are good. But to be on the safe side one must visit a health consultant.
I am a health buff. But suddenly one day I found my natural brisk walk is being obstructed and hampered. Then i had to go to a medical practitioner. It was found that there was corn underneath my right foot due to corn
10 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Navratri ( Dusserah) begins today ...
Swetha Shenoy wrote:
Hello Usha Gaaru,
Nice to be around! I cannot forget people like you!
Well, 'gaaru' is the Telugu form of suffix 'ji'
I feel odd to address you as Usha ji, Hence i address you with suffix 'gaaru'
It is just a form of respect to elders. I don't mean to be rude and call you just Usha or Mrs Usha.... :)
I hope you get it!
You can call me Usha like everyone else here does , no problem and I will not consider it rude for sure ...age is afterall a personal matter !
10 years ago
Swetha Shenoy replied to the topic Navratri ( Dusserah) begins today ...
Hello Usha Gaaru,
Nice to be around! I cannot forget people like you!
Well, 'gaaru' is the Telugu form of suffix 'ji'
I feel odd to address you as Usha ji, Hence i address you with suffix 'gaaru'
It is just a form of respect to elders. I don't mean to be rude and call you just Usha or Mrs Usha.... :)
I hope you get it!
10 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Writers returning their awards - what do they hope to achieve?.
It is not a question of seeing red, one can understand that they may be feeling threatened with the killings of writers that has been taking place and the open threats made. More writers have joined in to show solidarity no doubt , including Salman Rushdie ! Personally I feel that by doing this , they may not achieve anything much because, this will be forgotten in a matter of days ,but the goons will remain at large and the political parties would have gained some mileage out of it ..
10 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Navratri ( Dusserah) begins today ...
Hi Swetha, good to see you around after a long time , That looks very colorful...by the way what does gaaru mean ?
10 years ago
Swetha Shenoy replied to the topic Navratri ( Dusserah) begins today ...
Hello Usha gaaru, thanks for the post, Happy Navratri to you
Here in the newly formed Telangana, we do something called as 'Bathukamma' where a pot or vessal or plate is adorned with various flowers (known as saddula)and ladies (young, old, married, unmarried) form circles and dance with clap to Bathukamma
It is the newly recognized festival of Telangana
10 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Navratri ( Dusserah) begins today ...
Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:
Hi Usha, Navratri greetings to you and all the members of boddunan. In Maharashtra, we have Ghat Sthapana in our homes which basically celebrates the nurturing and sustaining nature of the the feminine power of Mother Earth and the Godesses Durga, Kali, Amba, parvati, Saraswati, Mahalaxmi etc. all of whom are manifestations of this divine, feminine power. Ghat is basically nothing but an earthern pot which is placed over a basket filled with earth in which seeds of nine grains are planted. The water from ghat permeates the soil and in nine days the grain grows into healthy saplings. It is a kind of tribute to earth that produces food and sustains us. On tenth day, the saplings are offered to god. It is a belief of the farmers that the healthier the saplings are, the better the rabi crops will be.
Here too they have this custom, not in Mangalore though..In north Karnataka they arrange dolls with the statues of Goddesses and also have a tray or matki filled with saplings kept along with it.
@ vijay
In Gujarat, Navratri is celebrated with great fervour and Garbas and Dandiya Ras are performed to beautiful music beats. Girls are dressed in colorful lehnga choli and spectators throng to these venues in large numbers. TheGarbas of Vadodara are especially famous. however there are no holidays in educational institutes which looks a biy odd as it is the young who dance late into the night.
Here in mangalore we have a sizeable Gujarat community mostly into business, who have been living here since many decades and they organise Dandia and Garba dancing , which I too attend. It is a lot of fun and ladies of all ages and sizes , not just Gujaratis and the youngsters have a blast for 9 days ..
10 years ago
Swetha Shenoy replied to the topic 6 lies you should never tell your doctor..
I think it is better to keep a medical journal or a book of medical history and list of operations or major attacks.
One CEO who was only 38 years of age, died of cardiac arrest. The death was a schoker to the corporate world as the person was fit, young, ate healthy, did exercises and did not have any ailments. what caused the death was the lack of sleep, he would sleep everyday only for 4 hours which took a toll on his life.
What I am trying to emphasis is on the fact that what is natural, should be done naturally at this fast pace world (like sleep, exercise, food)
10 years ago
Swetha Shenoy replied to the topic Veteran Actor Manorama dies at 78.
sarala wrote:
I have a doubt, The topic name or title whatever it is, is
Veteran Actor Manorama dies at 78
Here you have mentioned dies at 78, that means she is going to die. i feel as she already passed away so you need to replace it with died. Am I right or wrong friends
Hai Sarala, how are you?
Well, it is a news presented in passive voice, so she is already dead and dead at 78 years of age, Instead of writing that Manorama passes away at 78 or Manorama actress died at 78 years, I have mentioned it that way
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic 6 lies you should never tell your doctor..
Gulshan Kumar Ajmani wrote:
In fact, you should not tell lie to any professional whose help you seek. Not only doctoe, if you conceal some material facts from your lawyer, he will not be able to help you.
Very true. By telling lies either wit a doctor or a lawyer we are cheating ourselves thereby unknowingly buying problems. Many are so confident that their health is strong and remains forever. This confidence is anything but true. Bad health will not come and knock on your door announcing your likelihood of being falling sick. Wisdom lies in undergoing a full body check up one in two years.
10 years ago