Dear members, I loaded in you tube, last time a 1 minute video on generic india, shot at Chidambaram temple. This time, I have uploaded a 1 minute film titled, 'differently abled' played by eminent artists. Pls watch and comment
Dear members, May I just say that it is so pleasant to find a discussion group where nearly everyone is so respectful of each other. and apologetic if anyone's feelings might be hurt. It's wonderful. I'm very impressed by all your politeness -- so different from most chat groups. Kathie B.
there is a famous movie in tamil called 'Tiruvilayadal'. One famous dialog is 'Sandayum sacharavum pulavargalin parambarai sothu'. Meaning, friction and fight are heridetaroy property of poets (too literal a translation sorry for that).
When minds meet, you cant avoid friction. If everyone thinks alike then life will not be interesting. And you get offended only if someone known to you talks bad about you. You wont mind if the person is a close friend or an unknown stranger.
In this group, only these two categories are their - either people know each other well or they dont know each other at all.
So the fights never matter. I think almost every year atleast one heated debate like this happens. All part of the game. You will enjoy more as time passes. If possible participate, else sit aside and enjoy.
Check out the archives, especially from 2005 (second half of the year). There is no dearth of fights, pulling legs, fun, emotional outburst surrounding loads of information.
Perhaps if I contribute frequently, you'll get to know me well, too. I don't mind arguments, just hate nastiness. Kathie B. ps I'm a library clerk in Mass., USA & love visiting India ~ all over, Delhi to Madurai, Dwarka to Sundarbans, 11 visits of ancient places, so far.
> I think visit to Sundarbans is banned these days due to security > reasons. I heard lot of crocadiles and hence govt. doesnt allow anyone > to venture in. Heard its a lovely place. > Hi satish
The sunderbans are the domain of the royal bengal tiger.....one of the last places where they seem to be winning the survival battle, such an inhospitable environment perfectly suited for the perfect killer. I hv heard amazing stories of these tigers stalking ( swimming) their prey incl humans on boats over 3 days....anyway they also seem to hv a large number of human prey as well ( fishermen) ....reminds me of jim corbett , kenneth anderson days....anyway the most surprising thing I saw in a tv program that the tigers attacked only fm the rear n hence the govt distributed plastic masks to the men to wear it ( bk of the head)....not sure if it worked. Tigers are really smart top of the chain predators....to bring the disc back to ps.....
Pandyan fish standard ..... Meen aatchi? Pallava initially bull later lion Chera bow Chola tiger
Satish, thanks for clarifying - it is interesting to know there have been debates so far (I don't get enough time to read archives, unfortunately).
I was not sure if the moderator message was indirectly addressed to me to shut up and leave, but perhaps not. Anyway definitely I won't be writing as much as before and there is so much information to read here.
You are mistaken. The moderators message was not indirectly to you..... ... .. ..
I would say, its directly to you only :) idhu kooda puriyalaya? haha...
Just kidding....the moderators - SPS, Sri, Venkat, Gokul and Krupa do a wonderful job. I would say SPS intervenes when necessary and take the group in such a way that the harmony is not bothered. Sri is too busy these days (he used to write more frequently earlier) but still manages his time for the group.
Its an amazing team. You will love your stay if you are really open to learn.
The groups count is 1441, a palindrome !? nearing the magic figure of 1500 but still only a few to write. (amam 10 peru ezhutharatheye padikka neram illa...ithula 1500 perum oru nalaikku alukku oru mail anupina kooda.... officela seata kizhichu veetukku ponu solliduvanga)
atleast two moderators sps and me participated on two sides of this argument. so the ultimatum was to us as much as others. local politix( asterix stlye) creates so much heatmeans just imagine our argumenst on the cholas and kalki. dont take it as an offense maloo. it has nothing to do with any individual. we do welcome current topics which happen to have their roots in historical topics. but some topics have no ending and create a lot of heat as it is.