I could not help but share this fantastic rendition of one of the oldest songs in the Kannada language. The 'old' part is an understatement. It's written somewhere around 900 C.E in an older version of Kannada. Credits of this poem go to Pampa, who generally, is referred to as Adikavi - an honorary title (Translation: first poet). What … Continue reading Reviving a thousand year old song
Mandala Art of socio-political alignment
There are many quiz based computers which assess your social and political alignments. and let you know your results. For obvious reasons, the results vary depending on the number of questions, types of questions, and answers you can choose from. Among them, I found this one provides reasonably good coverage and good rendering :-) Please … Continue reading Mandala Art of socio-political alignment
Chane ke Khet mein – chickpea field chronicles
Dear Madhuri Dixit Ma'am, How are you? Long time. While I was glancing through your Wikipedia profile, I gathered all the great stuff you've been part of. I read that you have been actively involved in promoting children's education and the safety of women. You also worked towards the social causes such as finding homes … Continue reading Chane ke Khet mein – chickpea field chronicles
The great fall of American Liberalism
American liberalism is now officially dead. It was not euthanization, there was no resistance; in fact, it was mauled to a dogs' death. The more unfortunate news is that the so-called torchbearers and custodians of modern liberalism did not even put up a decent fight, instead chose to sleepwalk into whatever replaced it. While we … Continue reading The great fall of American Liberalism
Here is why I support the farmers protest!!!
Ever since once supposed India against corruption movement was hijacked by a future political party in making, I do not trust the motive behind most protests happened or happening in India. I had fallen for it once, and I am not gonna repeat the mistake. On the surface, it would appear as a genuine instrument … Continue reading Here is why I support the farmers protest!!!
