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Kalyani Nandurkar said thank you to usha manohar for his/her reply to the topic Government plans to ban junk food near schools..
Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:
usha manohar wrote:
Many people who work late hours and bus drivers,cleaners etc thrive on street food since they have no other option. I happened to eat pav and egg burji from one such stall when all restaurants were closed late at night and we were hungry and it was prepared in front of us and served on paper plates and was very tasty besides being cheap ! If these stalls are banned who is going to provide for these stall owners who are making living and doing it so honestly and providing for a class of people who cannot afford anything else when they are working or on the move ...
I agree Usha, it is the taste and affordability of this food to common people which drives crowds over to them. But the point here is of banning such food stalls in close proximity to schools in order to deter school children from eating them. Parents and schools should encourage children to eat more freshly cooked home made food and not outside. Whereas such stalls are concerned, we cannot totally do away with them as poor people would suffer. Instead what we can do is provide those stall owners with proper sanitation facilities and safe water to cook their food and clean their utensils etc.
This was just an example I was giving because around our school there are a few such stalls which sell local food like , Dosa Pundi ( steamed rice balls ) Ghasi ( gravy) and such other stuff prepared by them which the children like to eat and which is no way junk food,They are all terrified of what may happen since their livelihood will be hit badly.Earlier in the thread I made the same suggestion that these people be given help and guidance so that they are able to keep running their stalls maintaining proper sanitation and cleanliness like you said !
10 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Karnataka rationalist Kalburgi killed .
rambabu wrote:
Rationalists have their own beliefs like the believers. I'm a rationalist but I never indulge in mudslinging or derogatory views. I'm not speaking for others . I'm speaking for me and I'm proud of calling myself as a Rationalist. Additionally my close relatives and friends respect me even though I'm a Rationalist because my rationalistic views are never discussed with them
I am sure there are many like you who feel they are committed ..and at the same time the top leaders tend to become arrogant and start hitting out at all just because they think they know all ! One need not have to put a board and say one is a rationalist but actions are enough to show whether they really are rationalists or just trying hard to be one ... Prof H Narasimhaiya was my principal at National College in Bangalore and was loved by all because of his forthright views and he was extremely fair without any religious bias ! I feel the present day lot of rationalists cannot be compared to him in any way ..He was instrumental in targetting Satya Sai Baba of Puttaparthi !
http://www.frontline.in/static/html/fl2204/stories/20050225001709600.htm
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic very unusual platter- bare bodies .
Yes as the cultural aspects vary from place to place, their permissiveness in these aspects also vary. The things we see at such so called excessiveness may be a very common to other countries and places.
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Government plans to ban junk food near schools..
The very purpose of banning the junk food is to maintain the cleanliness AND Hygeincs aspects in food. Especially in case of children. If this condition is fulfilled the question of banning the junk food near school should not arise. Yes in this regard if these small traders are helped by the government in maintaining hygienic aspects it goes a long way.
10 years ago
RAMAKRISHNAN. A replied to the topic very unusual platter- bare bodies .
Definition of culture and manners vary in different countries and also in different times. In India this kind of sale promotion is considered ridiculous and immoral. It has exceeded all limits of vulgarity. We think so because we are Indians, and I am proud to be an Indian.
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Karnataka rationalist Kalburgi killed .
True. Go on with your respective beliefs without encroaching others peripheries.
10 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Government plans to ban junk food near schools..
Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:
usha manohar wrote:
Many people who work late hours and bus drivers,cleaners etc thrive on street food since they have no other option. I happened to eat pav and egg burji from one such stall when all restaurants were closed late at night and we were hungry and it was prepared in front of us and served on paper plates and was very tasty besides being cheap ! If these stalls are banned who is going to provide for these stall owners who are making living and doing it so honestly and providing for a class of people who cannot afford anything else when they are working or on the move ...
I agree Usha, it is the taste and affordability of this food to common people which drives crowds over to them. But the point here is of banning such food stalls in close proximity to schools in order to deter school children from eating them. Parents and schools should encourage children to eat more freshly cooked home made food and not outside. Whereas such stalls are concerned, we cannot totally do away with them as poor people would suffer. Instead what we can do is provide those stall owners with proper sanitation facilities and safe water to cook their food and clean their utensils etc.
This was just an example I was giving because around our school there are a few such stalls which sell local food like , Dosa Pundi ( steamed rice balls ) Ghasi ( gravy) and such other stuff prepared by them which the children like to eat and which is no way junk food,They are all terrified of what may happen since their livelihood will be hit badly.Earlier in the thread I made the same suggestion that these people be given help and guidance so that they are able to keep running their stalls maintaining proper sanitation and cleanliness like you said !
10 years ago
RAMAKRISHNAN. A replied to the topic Karnataka rationalist Kalburgi killed .
Rationalists and Believers are just two ‘titles’, where people follow two different beliefs as per their conscience. Both of them have freedom for expressing their own views, without hurting the sentiments of others. Only the titles and ideologies differ; the ‘man’ within them is the same.
10 years ago
RAMAKRISHNAN. A replied to the topic I have succeeded....yeaaaaaaaaa.
You have promised yourself that you will make others guess what your promise is. And you have almost succeeded in that.
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Air Pollution-Why We All Need To Be Accountable.
True. In certain cases, it becomes inevitable to use certain things that contribute to air pollution. But by using car sharing with the people in your locality will reduce the usage of vehicles to some extent. Using public transportation will help.
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic limit the amount of gold given at weddings..
Ronark Bhardwaj wrote:
Government has tried to impose duty on gold import so that if the prices of gold increase, people will reduce their buying habits of gold and as a consequence government have to import less gold.
If the government restricts the import of gold, there is a likely hood of decrease in gold demand. But, it has to be seen whether it works. But I have my own doubts.
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic An inspirational Tweet by Ratan Tata.
Ronark Bhardwaj wrote:
Yes, its true you can't waste the resources. A person from country like lndia can understand this as we see many lakhs of people in india sleep without having their dinner. Wasting is not allowed and should not be allowed in any country.
Wasting resources is a sin.i uphold his views.
10 years ago
Ronark Bhardwaj replied to the topic An inspirational Tweet by Ratan Tata.
Yes, its true you can't waste the resources. A person from country like lndia can understand this as we see many lakhs of people in india sleep without having their dinner. Wasting is not allowed and should not be allowed in any country.
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Eat 5 meals and lose weight ...
If you don't like fasting, it's Ok. there are several ways to lose weight. Choose a way that suites you.
10 years ago
Ronark Bhardwaj replied to the topic limit the amount of gold given at weddings..
Government has tried to impose duty on gold import so that if the prices of gold increase, people will reduce their buying habits of gold and as a consequence government have to import less gold.
10 years ago
Ronark Bhardwaj replied to the topic Air Pollution-Why We All Need To Be Accountable.
If i want to travel 20 kilometers and want to reach in half an hour, i won't prefer cycle. I have to take car or a bike which is not at all pollution friendly. I will choose that option which make me reach faster rather than concerning about i am spreading pollution or not.
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic limit the amount of gold given at weddings..
Yes Indians are obsessed with the gold. There is another aspect. If gold is not used in marriages people think it's a damage their prestige.
10 years ago
Ronark Bhardwaj replied to the topic Eat 5 meals and lose weight ...
Sir, i hate fasting. I used to do some visualization, like feeling light weight and getting thinner. I don't know it worked in that way or something else.
Yes, eating less won't work much and its very important that you eat good food covering all the nutrients required for yourself. Your body should not feel weakness.
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Air Pollution-Why We All Need To Be Accountable.
I don't agree to the point that people do not have option. If there is will there is a way How many of us are aware that clean personal surrounds too contribute to the protection of environment and in preventing air pollution ? Awareness is more important.
10 years ago
Kalyani Nandurkar said thank you to usha manohar for his/her reply to the topic Government plans to ban junk food near schools..
Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:
usha manohar wrote:
Many people who work late hours and bus drivers,cleaners etc thrive on street food since they have no other option. I happened to eat pav and egg burji from one such stall when all restaurants were closed late at night and we were hungry and it was prepared in front of us and served on paper plates and was very tasty besides being cheap ! If these stalls are banned who is going to provide for these stall owners who are making living and doing it so honestly and providing for a class of people who cannot afford anything else when they are working or on the move ...
I agree Usha, it is the taste and affordability of this food to common people which drives crowds over to them. But the point here is of banning such food stalls in close proximity to schools in order to deter school children from eating them. Parents and schools should encourage children to eat more freshly cooked home made food and not outside. Whereas such stalls are concerned, we cannot totally do away with them as poor people would suffer. Instead what we can do is provide those stall owners with proper sanitation facilities and safe water to cook their food and clean their utensils etc.
This was just an example I was giving because around our school there are a few such stalls which sell local food like , Dosa Pundi ( steamed rice balls ) Ghasi ( gravy) and such other stuff prepared by them which the children like to eat and which is no way junk food,They are all terrified of what may happen since their livelihood will be hit badly.Earlier in the thread I made the same suggestion that these people be given help and guidance so that they are able to keep running their stalls maintaining proper sanitation and cleanliness like you said !
10 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Karnataka rationalist Kalburgi killed .
rambabu wrote:
Rationalists have their own beliefs like the believers. I'm a rationalist but I never indulge in mudslinging or derogatory views. I'm not speaking for others . I'm speaking for me and I'm proud of calling myself as a Rationalist. Additionally my close relatives and friends respect me even though I'm a Rationalist because my rationalistic views are never discussed with them
I am sure there are many like you who feel they are committed ..and at the same time the top leaders tend to become arrogant and start hitting out at all just because they think they know all ! One need not have to put a board and say one is a rationalist but actions are enough to show whether they really are rationalists or just trying hard to be one ... Prof H Narasimhaiya was my principal at National College in Bangalore and was loved by all because of his forthright views and he was extremely fair without any religious bias ! I feel the present day lot of rationalists cannot be compared to him in any way ..He was instrumental in targetting Satya Sai Baba of Puttaparthi !
http://www.frontline.in/static/html/fl2204/stories/20050225001709600.htm
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic very unusual platter- bare bodies .
Yes as the cultural aspects vary from place to place, their permissiveness in these aspects also vary. The things we see at such so called excessiveness may be a very common to other countries and places.
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Government plans to ban junk food near schools..
The very purpose of banning the junk food is to maintain the cleanliness AND Hygeincs aspects in food. Especially in case of children. If this condition is fulfilled the question of banning the junk food near school should not arise. Yes in this regard if these small traders are helped by the government in maintaining hygienic aspects it goes a long way.
10 years ago
RAMAKRISHNAN. A replied to the topic very unusual platter- bare bodies .
Definition of culture and manners vary in different countries and also in different times. In India this kind of sale promotion is considered ridiculous and immoral. It has exceeded all limits of vulgarity. We think so because we are Indians, and I am proud to be an Indian.
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Karnataka rationalist Kalburgi killed .
True. Go on with your respective beliefs without encroaching others peripheries.
10 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Government plans to ban junk food near schools..
Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:
usha manohar wrote:
Many people who work late hours and bus drivers,cleaners etc thrive on street food since they have no other option. I happened to eat pav and egg burji from one such stall when all restaurants were closed late at night and we were hungry and it was prepared in front of us and served on paper plates and was very tasty besides being cheap ! If these stalls are banned who is going to provide for these stall owners who are making living and doing it so honestly and providing for a class of people who cannot afford anything else when they are working or on the move ...
I agree Usha, it is the taste and affordability of this food to common people which drives crowds over to them. But the point here is of banning such food stalls in close proximity to schools in order to deter school children from eating them. Parents and schools should encourage children to eat more freshly cooked home made food and not outside. Whereas such stalls are concerned, we cannot totally do away with them as poor people would suffer. Instead what we can do is provide those stall owners with proper sanitation facilities and safe water to cook their food and clean their utensils etc.
This was just an example I was giving because around our school there are a few such stalls which sell local food like , Dosa Pundi ( steamed rice balls ) Ghasi ( gravy) and such other stuff prepared by them which the children like to eat and which is no way junk food,They are all terrified of what may happen since their livelihood will be hit badly.Earlier in the thread I made the same suggestion that these people be given help and guidance so that they are able to keep running their stalls maintaining proper sanitation and cleanliness like you said !
10 years ago
RAMAKRISHNAN. A replied to the topic Karnataka rationalist Kalburgi killed .
Rationalists and Believers are just two ‘titles’, where people follow two different beliefs as per their conscience. Both of them have freedom for expressing their own views, without hurting the sentiments of others. Only the titles and ideologies differ; the ‘man’ within them is the same.
10 years ago
RAMAKRISHNAN. A replied to the topic I have succeeded....yeaaaaaaaaa.
You have promised yourself that you will make others guess what your promise is. And you have almost succeeded in that.
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Air Pollution-Why We All Need To Be Accountable.
True. In certain cases, it becomes inevitable to use certain things that contribute to air pollution. But by using car sharing with the people in your locality will reduce the usage of vehicles to some extent. Using public transportation will help.
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic limit the amount of gold given at weddings..
Ronark Bhardwaj wrote:
Government has tried to impose duty on gold import so that if the prices of gold increase, people will reduce their buying habits of gold and as a consequence government have to import less gold.
If the government restricts the import of gold, there is a likely hood of decrease in gold demand. But, it has to be seen whether it works. But I have my own doubts.
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic An inspirational Tweet by Ratan Tata.
Ronark Bhardwaj wrote:
Yes, its true you can't waste the resources. A person from country like lndia can understand this as we see many lakhs of people in india sleep without having their dinner. Wasting is not allowed and should not be allowed in any country.
Wasting resources is a sin.i uphold his views.
10 years ago
Ronark Bhardwaj replied to the topic An inspirational Tweet by Ratan Tata.
Yes, its true you can't waste the resources. A person from country like lndia can understand this as we see many lakhs of people in india sleep without having their dinner. Wasting is not allowed and should not be allowed in any country.
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Eat 5 meals and lose weight ...
If you don't like fasting, it's Ok. there are several ways to lose weight. Choose a way that suites you.
10 years ago
Ronark Bhardwaj replied to the topic limit the amount of gold given at weddings..
Government has tried to impose duty on gold import so that if the prices of gold increase, people will reduce their buying habits of gold and as a consequence government have to import less gold.
10 years ago
Ronark Bhardwaj replied to the topic Air Pollution-Why We All Need To Be Accountable.
If i want to travel 20 kilometers and want to reach in half an hour, i won't prefer cycle. I have to take car or a bike which is not at all pollution friendly. I will choose that option which make me reach faster rather than concerning about i am spreading pollution or not.
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic limit the amount of gold given at weddings..
Yes Indians are obsessed with the gold. There is another aspect. If gold is not used in marriages people think it's a damage their prestige.
10 years ago
Ronark Bhardwaj replied to the topic Eat 5 meals and lose weight ...
Sir, i hate fasting. I used to do some visualization, like feeling light weight and getting thinner. I don't know it worked in that way or something else.
Yes, eating less won't work much and its very important that you eat good food covering all the nutrients required for yourself. Your body should not feel weakness.
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Air Pollution-Why We All Need To Be Accountable.
I don't agree to the point that people do not have option. If there is will there is a way How many of us are aware that clean personal surrounds too contribute to the protection of environment and in preventing air pollution ? Awareness is more important.
10 years ago