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Shashi Tharoor on the Nalanda University...
AS 2006 draws to a close, it is interesting that a year that began with the eruption of the hugely divisive reservation controversy is ending with the impetus being given, inspired by President Abdul … more →
The namar blog...
Shashi Tharoor on the Nalanda University...
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Raman wrote 4 months ago: AS 2006 draws to a close, it is interesting that a year that began with the eruption of the hugely d … more →
கடவுள் பிரபஞ்சத்தை படைத்தாரா?
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Raman wrote 7 months ago: ஈஸ்வரன் இந்த பிரபஞ்சத்தை படைத்தார் என்றால் அதற்கான பொருட்கள் எங்கு இருந்தது? எதிலிருந்து இவை அனைத்தை … more →
Lord Ganesha...
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Raman wrote 1 year ago: Some wonderful pictures of Lord Ganesha… … more →
Work and the Worker...
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Raman wrote 1 year ago: I was having a tough time with work last week – it still is tough, but my mindset is better eq … more →
The Bubbly Girl becomes a woman...
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Raman wrote 1 year ago: Amongst the current crop of actresses, Preity Zinta has been my favourite since her Dil Se days. The … more →
India Unplugged...
Raman wrote 1 year ago: In all its cultural diversity & splendor, India has retained it’s cullinary reputation in … more →
Why are we so against "senti"...
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Raman wrote 1 year ago: “Senti” is the abbreviation for sentimental, often used sarcastically. At least here in … more →
Why living with people is so difficult...
Raman wrote 1 year ago: I found this immensely useful article in today’s ToI Editorial under the Speaking Tree Column. … more →
The sex education fiasco...
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Raman wrote 1 year ago: This is one of the (few) advantages of living in India – you have people talking so much that … more →
Eros, Cupid & Kama...
Raman wrote 1 year ago: At the outset, Eros, Cupid & Kama occupy the same designations (God – Love) at different o … more →
Significance of the name Advaita..
Raman wrote 2 years ago: The following is from the book Dialogues with The Guru (Talks with his Holiness Sri Sri Chandrasekar … more →
Acharyal is in Mumbai
Raman wrote 2 years ago: Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamigal, the 36th Shankaracharya from Sringeri throne of Transcendental Wisd … more →
Functions on the day before the marriage - Part II: Evening Session
Raman wrote 2 years ago: Nischayathartham – This is a ceremony where the groom’s parents and bride’s parent … more →
Wedding - Precursor
Raman wrote 2 years ago: A wedding ceremony is essentially religious and rich in tradition and symbolic meaning. The wedding … more →
Basics of Tamil Brahmin Marriages
Raman wrote 2 years ago: A Hindu Marriage is in accordance with “Sanathana Dharma“, which means the eternal laws … more →
My sister Deepa's contribution - Pongal Details
Raman wrote 2 years ago: Pot Rice to Sun GodSugarcane to cow and oxSweet rise to you and meGood milk to friends and family Ot … more →
Why do we do aarati?
Raman wrote 2 years ago: Towards the end of every ritualistic worship (pooja or bhajan) of the Lord or to welcome an honored … more →
Why do we say shaanti thrice?
Raman wrote 2 years ago: Shaanti, meaning “peace”, is a natural state of being. Disturbances are created either b … more →
Lord Krishna in The Bhagavad Geeta:
Raman wrote 2 years ago: “Yeh pashyati, sah pashyati.” – He who sees, sees. … more →
