Saturday, January 31, 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
New trend on Live Preview? « Shubha Mudgal
New trend on Live Preview? « Shubha Mudgal: "Ask a Hindustani classical musician what he or she will perform at a concert and most likely, you’ll get a lot of humming and hawing or a non-commital dekhenge, kyaa mood bantaa hai…. or something equally ambivalent. Which is what leads me to wonder how and what is leading classical musicians featured in the Live Preview section of Time Out Mumbai to disclose"
Tamil Eelam: LTTE, Sri Lanka - Kaalasuvadu: Paa Jeyaprakasam & Kavitha
கட்டுரை: உங்கள் புத்தர் இதையா சொன்னார்?:
கவிதா | “இங்கே சம்பளம், சலுகைகள் எல்லாம் கிடைப்பது உண்மைதான். ஆனால் வாழ்தல் பற்றிய பயம் இருக்கிறது. இப்போது எதுவும் நடக்கவில்லை. ஆனால் எப்போது வேண்டுமானாலும் என்ன வேண்டுமானாலும் நடக்கலாம்”
கட்டுரை: இந்திய மௌனமும் தமிழக : எதிர்வினையும்
பா. செயப்பிரகாசம் | தமிழீழப் பிரச்சினையை இந்தியா தீர்த்துவைக்கப் போவதில்லை. தீர்த்துவைப்பதும் இந்திய ஆதிக்க சக்திகளின் நலனுக்கு உகந்ததல்ல.
எதிர்வினை: ராஜீவ் கொலையும் புலிகள் எதிர்ப்பும்: "மலரவன், கோவை"
மற்ற போராளிக்குழுக்கள் தங்களுடைய சமரசத் திட்டங்களால் ஈழமக்களுக்குப் பெரிதாக ஒன்றையும் செய்துவிடவில்லை.
ஈழப் பிரச்சினைக்கு அரசியல் தீர்வே வழி என்று முன்வைக்கப்படுகின்ற வாதம், ஈழத்திற்கு ஆதரவான தமிழ் மக்களின் உணர்விற்கு ஏதாவது சொல்லியாக வேண்டும் என்பதற்காக ஒப்புக்கு வைக்கப்படுகிறது.
வரலாற்றில், அப்பாவி மக்களைக் கொன்றொழித்த பாசிச சக்திகள் யாருக்கும் நல்ல சாவு கிடைத்ததில்லை. ஹிட்லர், முசோலினி, சதாம் உசேன் வரிசையில் ராஜீவ்காந்தியும் சேர்க்கப்பட்டுள்ளார்.
கவிதா | “இங்கே சம்பளம், சலுகைகள் எல்லாம் கிடைப்பது உண்மைதான். ஆனால் வாழ்தல் பற்றிய பயம் இருக்கிறது. இப்போது எதுவும் நடக்கவில்லை. ஆனால் எப்போது வேண்டுமானாலும் என்ன வேண்டுமானாலும் நடக்கலாம்”
கட்டுரை: இந்திய மௌனமும் தமிழக : எதிர்வினையும்
பா. செயப்பிரகாசம் | தமிழீழப் பிரச்சினையை இந்தியா தீர்த்துவைக்கப் போவதில்லை. தீர்த்துவைப்பதும் இந்திய ஆதிக்க சக்திகளின் நலனுக்கு உகந்ததல்ல.
எதிர்வினை: ராஜீவ் கொலையும் புலிகள் எதிர்ப்பும்: "மலரவன், கோவை"
மற்ற போராளிக்குழுக்கள் தங்களுடைய சமரசத் திட்டங்களால் ஈழமக்களுக்குப் பெரிதாக ஒன்றையும் செய்துவிடவில்லை.
ஈழப் பிரச்சினைக்கு அரசியல் தீர்வே வழி என்று முன்வைக்கப்படுகின்ற வாதம், ஈழத்திற்கு ஆதரவான தமிழ் மக்களின் உணர்விற்கு ஏதாவது சொல்லியாக வேண்டும் என்பதற்காக ஒப்புக்கு வைக்கப்படுகிறது.
வரலாற்றில், அப்பாவி மக்களைக் கொன்றொழித்த பாசிச சக்திகள் யாருக்கும் நல்ல சாவு கிடைத்ததில்லை. ஹிட்லர், முசோலினி, சதாம் உசேன் வரிசையில் ராஜீவ்காந்தியும் சேர்க்கப்பட்டுள்ளார்.
Devibharathy: kalachuvadu: Mumbai Attacks, Terrorism, India vs pakistan, Islamic Extremism
கட்டுரை: பயங்கரவாதத்தின் எளிமை:
தேவிபாரதி | நாடாளுமன்றத்தில் ஒருமனதாக நிறைவேற்றப் பட்ட பயங்கரவாதத்திற் கெதிரான சட்டத் திருத்தம், புதிதாக உருவாக்கப்பட்ட தேசியப் புலனாய்வு அமைப்பு போன்ற அரசின் ‘கடுமை’யான நடவடிக்கைகளால் பயங்கரவாதம் கட்டுப்படுத்தப்பட்டுவிடும் என்பதை யாராவது நம்பிக்கொண்டிருக்கிறார்களா என்று தெரியவில்லை.
தேவிபாரதி | நாடாளுமன்றத்தில் ஒருமனதாக நிறைவேற்றப் பட்ட பயங்கரவாதத்திற் கெதிரான சட்டத் திருத்தம், புதிதாக உருவாக்கப்பட்ட தேசியப் புலனாய்வு அமைப்பு போன்ற அரசின் ‘கடுமை’யான நடவடிக்கைகளால் பயங்கரவாதம் கட்டுப்படுத்தப்பட்டுவிடும் என்பதை யாராவது நம்பிக்கொண்டிருக்கிறார்களா என்று தெரியவில்லை.
Tamil Translations: G Kuppusami: Bharathy, Puthumai Pithan, Sundara Ramasamy: Kaalachuvadu
கட்டுரை: பாரதி, புதுமைப்பித்தன்:
சுந்தர ராமசாமி ஆகியோரின் மொழிபெயர்ப்புப் பணிகள்: ஒரு பார்வை
தமிழில் இலக்கிய மொழிபெயர்ப்பு என்பதைப் பற்றித் தீர்க்கமான பார்வையின்றி, குழப்பமான, மேம்போக்கான கருத்தாக்கங்களே நிலவிவந்த காலகட்டத்தில் மொழிபெயர்ப்பைப் பற்றித் தெளிவான, இலக்கியப் பிரக்ஞை கொண்ட பார்வையை முன்வைத்தவர் எனப் புதுமைப்பித்தனைத்தான் கூற வேண்டும்.
சுந்தர ராமசாமி ஆகியோரின் மொழிபெயர்ப்புப் பணிகள்: ஒரு பார்வை
தமிழில் இலக்கிய மொழிபெயர்ப்பு என்பதைப் பற்றித் தீர்க்கமான பார்வையின்றி, குழப்பமான, மேம்போக்கான கருத்தாக்கங்களே நிலவிவந்த காலகட்டத்தில் மொழிபெயர்ப்பைப் பற்றித் தெளிவான, இலக்கியப் பிரக்ஞை கொண்ட பார்வையை முன்வைத்தவர் எனப் புதுமைப்பித்தனைத்தான் கூற வேண்டும்.
Sethu Canal Project: Ram setu: Adams Bridge: Environment Impact, Fishermen - Kaalachuvadu
கட்டுரை: சேதுக் கால்வாய்:
பரிதவிக்கும் மீனவர்கள்
வறீதையா கான்ஸ்தந்தின் | சேது அரசியலுக்கு வெளியே நின்று பார்க்கும் போது உயிர்ப் பன்மய வளம், சூழலியல் வளம், சூழலியல் சேவை, மீன்வளம், பாரம்பரிய மீனவரின் எதிர்காலம் - எல்லாவற்றிலும் சேதுக் கால்வாய் பாதகமான திட்டம் என்பதுதான் பரந்துபட்ட கருத்தாக எழுகிறது.
பரிதவிக்கும் மீனவர்கள்
வறீதையா கான்ஸ்தந்தின் | சேது அரசியலுக்கு வெளியே நின்று பார்க்கும் போது உயிர்ப் பன்மய வளம், சூழலியல் வளம், சூழலியல் சேவை, மீன்வளம், பாரம்பரிய மீனவரின் எதிர்காலம் - எல்லாவற்றிலும் சேதுக் கால்வாய் பாதகமான திட்டம் என்பதுதான் பரந்துபட்ட கருத்தாக எழுகிறது.
Why Barkha Dutt Should Walk The Talk?
Why Barkha Dutt Should Walk The Talk? By Binu Karunakaran: The Netherlands based Indian blogger Chyetanya Kunte had to retract comments made on his/her blog http://ckunte.com in the post titled 'Shoddy journalism' against the NDTV Ltd and Barkha Dutt and tender an unconditional apology, presumably because of a threatening legal memo
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Muthukumar Self-Immolation: Tamil Eelam & India: Sri Lanka vs LTTE: War & Peace
Muthukumaran: ஆலமரம்: தீக்குளிக்கும் முன்னர் முத்துகுமாரின் இறுதி அறிக்கை!
கொழுவி: முத்துகுமரன்கள் வேண்டா�
IdlyVadai - இட்லிவடை: முத்துக்குமரன் தீக�
Maalan: என் ஜன்னலுக்கு வெளியே...: முத்துக�
Unmai Thamizhan: முத்துக்குமார் எதிர்பார்த்தது
முத்துக்குமாரின் இறுதிப் பயணம�
முத்துக்குமாரின் இறுதிப் பயணம�
Narain: உருப்படாதது: [ஈழம்] தீயினால சுட்�
Aravindan :: Picasa Web Albums - Muthukumar
Tamilnathy: இளவேனில்...: முத்துக்குமார் மூட்ட
கொழுவி: முத்துகுமரன்கள் வேண்டா�
IdlyVadai - இட்லிவடை: முத்துக்குமரன் தீக�
Maalan: என் ஜன்னலுக்கு வெளியே...: முத்துக�
Unmai Thamizhan: முத்துக்குமார் எதிர்பார்த்தது
முத்துக்குமாரின் இறுதிப் பயணம�
முத்துக்குமாரின் இறுதிப் பயணம�
Narain: உருப்படாதது: [ஈழம்] தீயினால சுட்�
Aravindan :: Picasa Web Albums - Muthukumar
Tamilnathy: இளவேனில்...: முத்துக்குமார் மூட்ட
Self-immolation in India: Suicide, sathi, Hinduism
Chicago Reader Blogs: Post No Bills: "On November 3, 2006, Chicago activist, music enthusiast, and sound engineer Malachi Ritscher, immolated himself alongside Chicago's Kennedy Expressway, seemingly motivated by discontent with the United States' occupation of Iraq. He published a 'personal statement' and self-written obituary on his website, SavageSound.com. Next to his body was found a videotape and a small sign, on which the phrase, 'Thou Shalt Not Kill' was printed."
In the past two decades, in some countries such as Australia, there has been a remarkable increase in hanging as a means of suicide, especially among younger people, accompanied by a corresponding decrease in the use of firearms.
In general, elderly people tend to adopt methods involving less physical strength, such as drowning or jumping from heights; this has been recorded particularly in HongKong, China and Singapore.
Nearly everywhere, women tend to adopt ‘‘softer’’ methods – for example, overdosing with medicines – both in fatal and in non-fatal suicide attempts.
A notable exception to this is the practice of self-immolation in India.
The ethnic Indians had the highest rate of suicide on the island. Singapore’s ethnic Indians are generally followers of Hinduism, a faith that believes in reincarnation and does not strictly forbid suicide.
Ref Singh SP, Santosh PJ, Avasthi A & Kulhara P (1998) A psychosocial study of self-immolation in India. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, vol 97, p71-75
Wiley InterScience :: JOURNALS :: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica: "The group as a whole had a high score on Pierce's Suicide Intent Scale and displayed internal locus of control orientation. Most were ambitious, aggressive, hostile and felt alienated. The absence of manifest psychopathology sets this group apart from cases of deliberate self-harm arising in the context of psychiatric morbidity. Thwarted ambitions, a sense of alienation and intropunitive hostility can lead to protest which at times becomes altruistic and results in self-immolation."
In the past two decades, in some countries such as Australia, there has been a remarkable increase in hanging as a means of suicide, especially among younger people, accompanied by a corresponding decrease in the use of firearms.
In general, elderly people tend to adopt methods involving less physical strength, such as drowning or jumping from heights; this has been recorded particularly in HongKong, China and Singapore.
Nearly everywhere, women tend to adopt ‘‘softer’’ methods – for example, overdosing with medicines – both in fatal and in non-fatal suicide attempts.
A notable exception to this is the practice of self-immolation in India.
The ethnic Indians had the highest rate of suicide on the island. Singapore’s ethnic Indians are generally followers of Hinduism, a faith that believes in reincarnation and does not strictly forbid suicide.
Ref Singh SP, Santosh PJ, Avasthi A & Kulhara P (1998) A psychosocial study of self-immolation in India. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, vol 97, p71-75
Wiley InterScience :: JOURNALS :: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica: "The group as a whole had a high score on Pierce's Suicide Intent Scale and displayed internal locus of control orientation. Most were ambitious, aggressive, hostile and felt alienated. The absence of manifest psychopathology sets this group apart from cases of deliberate self-harm arising in the context of psychiatric morbidity. Thwarted ambitions, a sense of alienation and intropunitive hostility can lead to protest which at times becomes altruistic and results in self-immolation."
Blog Book turns your blog into a book | Blurb
Blog Book turns your blog into a book | Blurb: "Works with many blogging platforms – Supports LiveJournal and TypePad blogs."
Your Flickr Account will be Permanently Deleted
How Would You Feel if Your Flickr Account Were Permanently Deleted? | Thomas Hawk Digital Connection: "capriciously and callously Flickr goes about deleting accounts with no warning. The latest example comes from Flickr user Shéhérazade. After paying for a Flickr Pro account and uploading photos to a stream on Flickr that had been visited over 150,000 times, Shéhérazade found that one day her account was in her words, “deleted without any reason or warning.” According to Shéhérazade, when she tried to contact Flickr about the problem, “Terrence” from the Flickr Censorship Bureau (FCB) told her that her account had been deleted because it included photos that had not been taken by her."
Is Poverty the Problem, Or Is Wealth?
Foreign Policy: The Poor Man’s Burden: "Eighty years ago, a depression changed the way we think about poverty. It took decades for the world to recover and to remember that if people are given freedom, they will prosper. Now, in the wake of another massive meltdown, the fear that shocked us into depending on government to fix poverty is spreading once again—and threatening to undo many of the gains we’ve made."
The End of Poverty, the new film: Even in the midst of the current economic crisis, few would contest the fact that humans live amidst an abundance of wealth and resources. There is plenty of food in the world, yet people continue to die of hunger every day. There is plenty of money in the world, yet people beg in the streets.
The End of Poverty, the new film: Even in the midst of the current economic crisis, few would contest the fact that humans live amidst an abundance of wealth and resources. There is plenty of food in the world, yet people continue to die of hunger every day. There is plenty of money in the world, yet people beg in the streets.
Virgin Atlantic's 'Culinary Journey of Hell'
Virgin Atlantic's 'Culinary Journey of Hell' | Autopia from Wired.com: "It is a safe bet Branson won't want to know what others thought of the sorry excuse for an Indian meal his airline served the unnamed passenger who complained so eloquently — and hilariously. His thousand-word blow-by-blow account, which comes to us from the Telegraph, is like nothing we've ever read, and it prompted a personal response from Sir Richard himself."
Gaurav : NDTV - Self-righteous, ill-advised or both?
Vantage point: NDTV - Self-righteous, ill-advised or both?: "Kunte-NDTV flap. Chetan Kunte wrote a blog post criticizing NDTV's and particularly Barkha Dutt's coverage of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks"
Pin Thodarum Nizhalin Kural with Capitalists
மையநீரோட்டம் » வெண்கலக் கடையில�: "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies"
As war nears end, India's power blunted in Sri Lanka
As war nears end, India's power blunted in Sri Lanka | Top News | Reuters: "While domestic political sensitivities over the fate of Sri Lanka's Tamils forced India to ease its leverage, rivals China and Pakistan stepped into the breach, offering Colombo military assistance in its war against the Tamil Tiger rebels."
UN Staff and Hospital Come Under Shelling as Sri Lanka Fights Cornered LTTE
U.N. Staff and Hospital Come Under Shelling as Sri Lanka Fights Cornered Rebels - NYTimes.com: By SOMINI SENGUPTA (NYT)
A glimpse of the hellish fate of civilians stuck in Sri Lanka emerged as the U.N. confirmed heavy shelling in what the government told them was a no-fire zone.
A glimpse of the hellish fate of civilians stuck in Sri Lanka emerged as the U.N. confirmed heavy shelling in what the government told them was a no-fire zone.
Terrorism Guilty Pleas by 2 in Sri Lankan Separatist Group
LTTE, Eezham, Eelam - NYTimes.com: "Two men from Sri Lanka who were about to go on trial in federal court in Brooklyn on terrorism charges pleaded guilty on Tuesday to plotting to buy shoulder-fired antiaircraft missiles for a separatist group in their country.
The men, Thiruthanikan Thanigasalam and Sahilal Sabaratnam, who prosecutors said were acting at the direction of senior members of the group, the Tamil Tigers, in Sri Lanka, also pleaded guilty to attempting and conspiring to provide material support for the group, which the State Department has designated as a terrorist organization."
The men, Thiruthanikan Thanigasalam and Sahilal Sabaratnam, who prosecutors said were acting at the direction of senior members of the group, the Tamil Tigers, in Sri Lanka, also pleaded guilty to attempting and conspiring to provide material support for the group, which the State Department has designated as a terrorist organization."
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Shame on NDTV and Barkha Dutt
Shame on NDTV and Barkha Dutt : Almost As Good As Chocolate: "On India’s Republic Day, blogger Chyetanya Kunte published a retraction to a post he did on the irresponsible role of the journalists in the Mumbai attack. I read the original piece and while it was angry, it could hardly be termed libelous"
Fleeing Sri Lanka war
BBC NEWS | In pictures : Fleeing Sri Lanka war, Stella, 13, Manipuram: "Stella is among tens of thousands of people displaced by fighting between troops and Tamil Tiger rebels in northern Sri Lanka. Her village was bombed by the air force in January 2007.
'The ground was shaking and shrapnel flew everywhere. That's how I lost my leg.'
Stella and her family have fled more shelling since then. 'I felt sad for my family that I was slowing them down... I do not know of any safe place anymore.'"
'The ground was shaking and shrapnel flew everywhere. That's how I lost my leg.'
Stella and her family have fled more shelling since then. 'I felt sad for my family that I was slowing them down... I do not know of any safe place anymore.'"
Most Important Elections - Top Polls around the world
GOOD » Canvassing the Globe»: "3 India, Parliamentary May “Save India.” That’s the campaign slogan of the Bharatiya Janata Party, which claims that the current parliament has been “soft” on terrorism—the world’s largest democracy was bombed six times between June and September. Given India’s border with Pakistan, and its newfound nuclear relationship with the United States, terrorism looks to be the central narrative in the upcoming election."
The Golden Globe-winning Slumdog Millionaire may be a foreign film
Mind set: Optimism’s bright side - Mind over Matter - Spirituality - Lifestyle - The Times of India: "How we love Bollywood films with their generous doses of optimism, sentimentality and happy endings in which we all secretly believe, until the lights come on and we see the paanstained carpet underneath our feet. Now, Bollywood’s feel-good formula is finding global appeal."
Die Welle, wanting to belong
German cinema: Die Welle, wanting to belong - the European magazine ~ Cafebabel: "The German remake (‘The Wave’) by Dennis Gansel describes the emptiness felt by the globalisation generation"
college teacher tries a social experiment on his pupils. Is a dictatorship still possible today?
They live in a society in which the most-searched term on the web is Paris fucking Hilton, and everyone ‘just thinks about themselves’. They question what there is left to rebel against, and they are happy when someone takes away some of the countless decisions they face.
The sense of community feeling is weak
Rainer Wenger describes The Wave as an anti-globalisation movement, and an alternative to the present pressure to succeed, which makes the ‘rich richer, and the poor poorer’.
college teacher tries a social experiment on his pupils. Is a dictatorship still possible today?
They live in a society in which the most-searched term on the web is Paris fucking Hilton, and everyone ‘just thinks about themselves’. They question what there is left to rebel against, and they are happy when someone takes away some of the countless decisions they face.
The sense of community feeling is weak
Rainer Wenger describes The Wave as an anti-globalisation movement, and an alternative to the present pressure to succeed, which makes the ‘rich richer, and the poor poorer’.
MUST CAPITALISM BE RESTRUCTURED
Finance, Economy, Globalization - The Atlantic-Ural College: "It seems to me that there are two pitfalls which should be avoided in this reasoning:
- the first being the belief that we will emerge from this crisis in one or two years as it is only a cyclical period of adjustment; - the second being the idea of a “reformed economy,” which would give us the possibility to radically change the economy and carry on to a new, radiant tomorrow."
- the first being the belief that we will emerge from this crisis in one or two years as it is only a cyclical period of adjustment; - the second being the idea of a “reformed economy,” which would give us the possibility to radically change the economy and carry on to a new, radiant tomorrow."
'EU treats Cuban opposition like dirt’
Martha Roque: ‘The European Union treats Cuban opposition like dirt’ - the European magazine ~ Cafebabel: "Martha Beatriz Roque, 62, an economist by trade and resident of Havana, is one if the leaders of the political opposition in Cuba. The dissident is a member of the ‘Pro tempore secretariat of the agenda for transition’, a coalition which denounce attacks against freedom of speech, support human rights on the island and the arrival of democracy. She has been imprisoned twice by the ‘Castro’ regime. In April 2003 Roque was sentenced to twenty years imprisonment. However, she was freed due to pressure from outside of Cuba and her own ailing health. What are the politics of the European Union towards Cuba?"
How Much Are Your Facebook Friends Worth?
How Much Are Your Facebook Friends Worth?: "Burger King has inadvertently set a price on Facebook through their new “Whopper Sacrifice” application, according to Jason Kottke. Facebook users now can cash in on their virtual friendships by deleting 10 friends in exchange for a free Whopper. If the burger costs $2.40, that means each friendship is effectively worth $0.24."
'Visions link' to coffee intake
BBC NEWS | Health | Drinking too much coffee could make people hear voices or sense things that aren’t there: "People who drink too much coffee could start seeing ghosts or hearing strange voices, UK research has suggested."
Riders or Citizens?- Nationality
Riders or Citizens? by Theodore Dalrymple, City Journal 27 January 2009: "Multinational passengers on a French train hold little in common."
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Birds had to be poisoned
Feds apologize but insist birds had to be poisoned - NJ.com: "Blame it on the Bard.
Hundreds of birds that dropped dead on Somerset County cars, porches and snow-covered lawns, alarming residents over the weekend, were all of a rather foul breed of fowl -- the notorious European starling, which the United States Department of Agriculture killed on purpose."
Hundreds of birds that dropped dead on Somerset County cars, porches and snow-covered lawns, alarming residents over the weekend, were all of a rather foul breed of fowl -- the notorious European starling, which the United States Department of Agriculture killed on purpose."
Main Source of Asia’s Brown Air Pollution Cloud
Observatory - Study Pinpoints Main Source of Asia’s Brown Air Pollution Cloud - NYTimes.com: "The findings suggest that controls on agricultural burning and improvements in cookstove technology to allow for more complete combustion could make as much of a difference, if not more, in lightening the skies over South Asia as efforts to restrict cars or build cleaner-burning power plants."
By HENRY FOUNTAIN (NYT)
The burning of biomass is the greatest culprit in creating the soup of sooty haze over South Asia, a new study suggests.
By HENRY FOUNTAIN (NYT)
The burning of biomass is the greatest culprit in creating the soup of sooty haze over South Asia, a new study suggests.
India, Pak aren't neighbours; they are worlds apart
India, Pak aren't neighbours; they are worlds apart - The Siege Within - MJ Akbar - Columnists - Opinion: The Times of India
The middle class Indian's true neighbour is America, sharing culture, language, consumerism, celebrity-worship and an insatiable desire for upward mobility.
The middle class Indian's true neighbour is America, sharing culture, language, consumerism, celebrity-worship and an insatiable desire for upward mobility.
Gaza Notebook
Gaza Notebook - The Bullets in My In-Box - NYTimes.com: BY: Ethan Bronner | The New York Times
Among Israel’s Jews, there is almost no higher value than Zionism. The word is bathed in a celestial glow, suggesting selflessness and nobility. But go anywhere else in the Middle East and Zionism stands for theft, oppression, racist exclusionism.
Among Israel’s Jews, there is almost no higher value than Zionism. The word is bathed in a celestial glow, suggesting selflessness and nobility. But go anywhere else in the Middle East and Zionism stands for theft, oppression, racist exclusionism.
Pakistan Falters Against Taliban in Swat Valley
World Politics Review | Pakistan Falters Against Taliban in Swat Valley: BY: Shaheen Buneri
Fifteen months later, the inhabitants of Swat valley are witnessing a completely different scenario: Bearded militants, wearing camouflage outfits and carrying heavy machine guns, have destroyed schools and bridges, and openly administered "Islamic" punishments to so-called "U.S. spies" and government sympathizers, in broad daylight in the main square of Mingora, Swat District's main town.
Fifteen months later, the inhabitants of Swat valley are witnessing a completely different scenario: Bearded militants, wearing camouflage outfits and carrying heavy machine guns, have destroyed schools and bridges, and openly administered "Islamic" punishments to so-called "U.S. spies" and government sympathizers, in broad daylight in the main square of Mingora, Swat District's main town.
'Stewmaker' Stirs Horror in Mexico
'Stewmaker' Stirs Horror in Mexico - washingtonpost.com: BY: William Booth | The Washington Post
As the nation's drug war rages on, with its weekly tallies of headless torsos, it is getting harder to produce a shock wave in the Mexican media. But the gruesome recipes of "The Stewmaker" have gripped public attention here, as authorities describe how a "disposal expert" working for a Tijuana drug cartel boss allegedly got rid of hundreds of bodies by dissolving the corpses in vats of acid.
As the nation's drug war rages on, with its weekly tallies of headless torsos, it is getting harder to produce a shock wave in the Mexican media. But the gruesome recipes of "The Stewmaker" have gripped public attention here, as authorities describe how a "disposal expert" working for a Tijuana drug cartel boss allegedly got rid of hundreds of bodies by dissolving the corpses in vats of acid.
Bolivia faces crisis
Richard Gott: Bolivia's new constitution is a victory to savour | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk: "It may not help a fraught relationship with Washington, but Bolivia's new constitution is a victory to savour"
Bolivia faces crisis as Evo Morales wins referendum - Telegraph: "Bolivia is facing a political crisis after President Evo Morales won a decisive victory in a referendum designed to enhance his own powers and turn the country into a quasi-Socialist state."
Bolivians Appear To Back Charter - washingtonpost.com: BY: Joshua Partlow | The Washington Post
After a prolonged debate that has split the country, unofficial results indicate that Bolivians voted to approve a new constitution Sunday, an affirmation of the socialist project begun three years ago by Evo Morales, the nation's first indigenous president.
"The new constitution expands the state's control over the economy, something that Morales has already pursued aggressively in a series of contract renegotiations to extract more government revenue from the foreign companies in the petroleum sector. The nationalizations led to a $1.3 billion increase, representing 10 percent of the country's gross domestic product, in hydrocarbon revenue from 2004 to 2007, according to the Center for Economic and Policy Research in Washington.
The constitution also outlines rights for Bolivia's 36 Indian nations, as they are known, such as allocating seats in the National Congress for minority indigenous groups, and requiring consultation with local residents before taking natural resources from indigenous territories. It also sanctions the system known as communal justice, in which tribal leaders bypass the country's courts to mete out punishments, including beatings and hangings."
Bolivia faces crisis as Evo Morales wins referendum - Telegraph: "Bolivia is facing a political crisis after President Evo Morales won a decisive victory in a referendum designed to enhance his own powers and turn the country into a quasi-Socialist state."
Bolivians Appear To Back Charter - washingtonpost.com: BY: Joshua Partlow | The Washington Post
After a prolonged debate that has split the country, unofficial results indicate that Bolivians voted to approve a new constitution Sunday, an affirmation of the socialist project begun three years ago by Evo Morales, the nation's first indigenous president.
"The new constitution expands the state's control over the economy, something that Morales has already pursued aggressively in a series of contract renegotiations to extract more government revenue from the foreign companies in the petroleum sector. The nationalizations led to a $1.3 billion increase, representing 10 percent of the country's gross domestic product, in hydrocarbon revenue from 2004 to 2007, according to the Center for Economic and Policy Research in Washington.
The constitution also outlines rights for Bolivia's 36 Indian nations, as they are known, such as allocating seats in the National Congress for minority indigenous groups, and requiring consultation with local residents before taking natural resources from indigenous territories. It also sanctions the system known as communal justice, in which tribal leaders bypass the country's courts to mete out punishments, including beatings and hangings."
Massive Trial in Turkey Provides Look into 'Deep State'
Ergenekon Plot: Massive Trial in Turkey Provides Look into 'Deep State' - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - International: BY: Daniel Steinvorth | Der Spiegel
The investigation involved wave upon wave of arrests of politicians, former military leaders and shady, underworld figures. The trial threatens to devolve into a uniquely Turkish power struggle. At issue is a possible putsch -- and Turkey's future.
The investigation involved wave upon wave of arrests of politicians, former military leaders and shady, underworld figures. The trial threatens to devolve into a uniquely Turkish power struggle. At issue is a possible putsch -- and Turkey's future.
Jihad, bought and sold
ISA Portal - Jihad, bought and sold:
A convicted jihad terrorist and former Islamic fighter in Afghanistan and Bosnia languishes in an extradition prison awaiting deportation to his native Bahrain, claiming he has been "reformed" and offering to exchange information with his former Serbian enemies in return for asylum.
A convicted jihad terrorist and former Islamic fighter in Afghanistan and Bosnia languishes in an extradition prison awaiting deportation to his native Bahrain, claiming he has been "reformed" and offering to exchange information with his former Serbian enemies in return for asylum.
EU removes Iranian group from terrorism list
EU removes Iranian group from terrorism list - Los Angeles Times: "The new status of the Mujahedin Khalq organization, which seeks to overthrow the Iranian government, is likely to complicate international diplomacy with Tehran."
Strikes set to paralyse France
Week of mass strikes set to paralyse France in protest against Sarkozy's reforms | World news | The Guardian: BY: Angelique Chrisafis
"Black Thursday" is the first general strike since the French president's election in 2007. All the leading unions have joined forces to protest that the government's stimulus plans should focus less on companies and more on workers' job-protection and purchasing power.
"Black Thursday" is the first general strike since the French president's election in 2007. All the leading unions have joined forces to protest that the government's stimulus plans should focus less on companies and more on workers' job-protection and purchasing power.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Why everyone is an artist
Why everyone is an artist | Philadelphia Inquirer | 01/25/2009: "Denis Dutton says evolutionary psychology explains the ubiquity of art across cultures and eons."
The Art Instinct
By Denis Dutton
Bloomsbury. 278 pp. $25
Homo sapiens is a species obsessed with creating artistic experiences with which to amuse, shock, titillate, and enrapture itself.
The Art Instinct
By Denis Dutton
Bloomsbury. 278 pp. $25
Homo sapiens is a species obsessed with creating artistic experiences with which to amuse, shock, titillate, and enrapture itself.
Tips for authors - Times Online
Invaluable tips for would-be authors from the no-nonsense book How NOT to Write a Novel - Times Online
How Not to Write a Novel: 200 Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs If You Ever Want to Get Published by Howard Mittelmark and Sandra Newman
How Not to Write a Novel: 200 Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs If You Ever Want to Get Published by Howard Mittelmark and Sandra Newman
Law enforcement south of the border is badly outgunned
Drug Gangs Have Mexico on the Ropes - WSJ.com: BY: Mary Anastasia O'Grady | The Wall Street Journal
A murder in the Mexican state of Chihuahua last week horrified even hardened crime stoppers. Police Commander Martin Castro's head was severed and left in an ice cooler in front of the police station in the town of Praxedis with a calling card from the Sinoloa drug cartel.
A murder in the Mexican state of Chihuahua last week horrified even hardened crime stoppers. Police Commander Martin Castro's head was severed and left in an ice cooler in front of the police station in the town of Praxedis with a calling card from the Sinoloa drug cartel.
Our forgotten crisis
Our forgotten crisis - International Herald Tribune: BY: U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon and Spanish Prime Minister Rodriguez Zapatero
We do not see many references to the food crisis in the news these days. Headlines are dominated by the economic slowdown. Forgotten though it may be, however, the food crisis has not gone away. Millions of people still experience it every day.
We do not see many references to the food crisis in the news these days. Headlines are dominated by the economic slowdown. Forgotten though it may be, however, the food crisis has not gone away. Millions of people still experience it every day.
Bhutan's Radicalized Refugees: Part III
World Politics Review | Bhutan's Radicalized Refugees: Part III: BY: Don Duncan
Estimates put the number of ethnic Nepalese still living in Bhutan at around 100,000 -- nearly one-sixth of the population. Many, like Indra, had their family vanish in 1991 and have lived in a mixture of fear and paranoia since then. Today, two decades later, the arrival of democracy promises to eliminate what remains of ethnic inequality in Bhutan. But many ethnic Nepalese here still feel vulnerable, and human rights groups say they still face considerable discrimination.
Estimates put the number of ethnic Nepalese still living in Bhutan at around 100,000 -- nearly one-sixth of the population. Many, like Indra, had their family vanish in 1991 and have lived in a mixture of fear and paranoia since then. Today, two decades later, the arrival of democracy promises to eliminate what remains of ethnic inequality in Bhutan. But many ethnic Nepalese here still feel vulnerable, and human rights groups say they still face considerable discrimination.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Pressure still on BBC in Gaza row
BBC NEWS | UK | Pressure still on BBC in Gaza row: "The BBC is under pressure to air a charity appeal for aid to Gaza after other channels agreed to broadcast it."
Friday, January 23, 2009
Is Ethical Capitalism Possible?
Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs :: Policy Innovations: By Devin Stewart
How can business models become more sustainable? As President Obama said in his inauguration speech this week, human civilization has all the moral tools it needs.
How can business models become more sustainable? As President Obama said in his inauguration speech this week, human civilization has all the moral tools it needs.
China's Best Hope
Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs :: Policy Innovations: By Ian Buruma
On December 10, the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, more than 300 Chinese citizens, ranging from law professors to businessmen, farmers, and even some government officials, put their names to a remarkable document, entitled Charter 08.
On December 10, the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, more than 300 Chinese citizens, ranging from law professors to businessmen, farmers, and even some government officials, put their names to a remarkable document, entitled Charter 08.
The Top 20 Social Networks of 2008
The Top 20 Social Networks of 2008: "- Facebook passed MySpace in time per person: 2 hours, 7 minutes to 1 hour, 40 minutes.
- The fastest growing sites were Twitter (664%), Tagged (421%), and Ning (303%)
- Of the sites in the top 20, three saw traffic declines in 2008: Meetup (-7%), Flixster (-6%), and MySpace (-3%)
- Time spent on social networks decreased for 14 of the 20 sites on the list."
- The fastest growing sites were Twitter (664%), Tagged (421%), and Ning (303%)
- Of the sites in the top 20, three saw traffic declines in 2008: Meetup (-7%), Flixster (-6%), and MySpace (-3%)
- Time spent on social networks decreased for 14 of the 20 sites on the list."
Two U.S. missile strikes kill many in Pakistan
Two U.S. missile strikes kill 17 in Pakistan, sources say - CNN.com:
# NEW: Pakistan military's top spokesman calls attacks 'counterproductive'
# NEW: Ex-Pakistani leader Pervez Musharraf says public against such attacks
# Strikes would be the first since President Obama took office
# Attacks occur in Pakistan's ungoverned tribal region along Afghan border"
# NEW: Pakistan military's top spokesman calls attacks 'counterproductive'
# NEW: Ex-Pakistani leader Pervez Musharraf says public against such attacks
# Strikes would be the first since President Obama took office
# Attacks occur in Pakistan's ungoverned tribal region along Afghan border"
Not Rocking the Boat
Oregon Council for the Humanities: "Why polite conversation is destroying democracy By Amanda Waldroupe"
The Fall-Winter 2008 issue of Oregon Humanities is all about civility—that virtue too often confused with its less polished cousin, politeness. That’s a shame, Amanda Waldroupe argues in the cover story, since politeness is the Great Destroyer of democracy, whereas civility engenders fruitful politics.
Oregon Council for the Humanities: Don’t question people’s motives. Question their judgment.
In other words: Be civil.
The Fall-Winter 2008 issue of Oregon Humanities is all about civility—that virtue too often confused with its less polished cousin, politeness. That’s a shame, Amanda Waldroupe argues in the cover story, since politeness is the Great Destroyer of democracy, whereas civility engenders fruitful politics.
Oregon Council for the Humanities: Don’t question people’s motives. Question their judgment.
In other words: Be civil.
Satyam Chief Accused of Faking Workers to Steal
Satyam Chief Accused of Faking Workers to Steal - NYTimes.com: By HEATHER TIMMONS (NYT)
The head of the software company confessed to making up more than 10,000 employees to siphon money from the company and to using his mother’s name to buy land with the cash.
The head of the software company confessed to making up more than 10,000 employees to siphon money from the company and to using his mother’s name to buy land with the cash.
Sri Lanka Presses LTTE, but at a Mounting Cost
Tamil Eelam - NYTimes.com: By SOMINI SENGUPTA (NYT)
As the Sri Lankan army makes its deepest encroachment into rebel territory in decades, the cost is growing and the political endgame remains as elusive as ever.
As the Sri Lankan army makes its deepest encroachment into rebel territory in decades, the cost is growing and the political endgame remains as elusive as ever.
Reema Sen Cover Image: Same pinch by Kumudham & Anandha Vikadan: Cinema Heroines
பிருந்தாவனமும் , நொந்தகுமாரனும�: ஆனந்த விகடனுக்கும் குமுதத்துக்கும் அட்டை படத்துக்கு பஞ்சம் ஏற்பட்டுவிட்டதா என்ன
Castro's `potential immortality'
Castro's `potential immortality' - Other Views - MiamiHerald.com: BY: Daniel P. Erikson | Miami Herald
The flurry of recent rumors surrounding Fidel Castro's admittedly precarious health have once again breathed new life into the macabre but irresistible parlor game that Cuba watchers have been playing for decades.
The flurry of recent rumors surrounding Fidel Castro's admittedly precarious health have once again breathed new life into the macabre but irresistible parlor game that Cuba watchers have been playing for decades.
No Snickering - That Road Sign Means Something Else
No Snickering - That Road Sign Means Something Else - NYTimes.com: "In the scale of embarrassing place names, Crapstone ranks pretty high. But Britain is full of them. Some are mostly amusing, like Ugley, Essex; East Breast, in western Scotland; North Piddle, in Worcestershire; and Spanker Lane, in Derbyshire.
Others evoke images that may conflict with residents’ efforts to appear dignified when, for example, applying for jobs.
These include Crotch Crescent, Oxford; Titty Ho, Northamptonshire; Wetwang, East Yorkshire; Slutshole Lane, Norfolk; and Thong, Kent. And, in a country that delights in lavatory humor, particularly if the word “bottom” is involved, there is Pratts Bottom, in Kent, doubly cursed because “prat” is slang for buffoon."
Others evoke images that may conflict with residents’ efforts to appear dignified when, for example, applying for jobs.
These include Crotch Crescent, Oxford; Titty Ho, Northamptonshire; Wetwang, East Yorkshire; Slutshole Lane, Norfolk; and Thong, Kent. And, in a country that delights in lavatory humor, particularly if the word “bottom” is involved, there is Pratts Bottom, in Kent, doubly cursed because “prat” is slang for buffoon."
Freed by the U.S., Saudi Becomes a Al Qaeda Chief
Freed by the U.S., Saudi Becomes a Al Queda Chief - NYTimes.com: BY: Robert F. Worth | The New York Times
The emergence of a former Guantánamo Bay detainee as the deputy leader of Al Qaeda’s Yemeni branch has underscored the potential complications in carrying out the executive order President Obama signed Thursday that the detention center be shut down within a year.
The emergence of a former Guantánamo Bay detainee as the deputy leader of Al Qaeda’s Yemeni branch has underscored the potential complications in carrying out the executive order President Obama signed Thursday that the detention center be shut down within a year.
Fresh media attack in Sri Lanka
BBC NEWS | South Asia | Fresh media attack in Sri Lanka: "The editor of a Sri Lankan weekly newspaper and his wife have been assaulted in Colombo in the latest of a series of attacks on journalists."
Nandu Muralidharan's blog: Satyam Fraud - Ethical/Moral Crisis
Nandu Muralidharan's blog: Satyam Fraud - Ethical/Moral Crisis: "Satyam fraud. In case you haven't read it here's the link. In this blog I will be covering some of my thoughts on what led to this crisis and what can we do to prevent this in future."
Charu Nivethitha: Short Story was written by Somebody else
Fiction, Theft, Writers, Authors, Books, Uyirmmai, Saru, Proofs, Abidheen, Safar, India Today :: சாரு நிவேதிதா: நம்பர் ஒன் எழுத்�: "‘மதுமிதா சொன்ன பாம்புக் கதைகள்‘ தொகுப்புதான் (உயிர்மை வெளியீடு)."
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Norms, Minorities, and Collective Choice Online
Norms, Minorities, and Collective Choice Online [Full Text]: "we should try to capture variation by paying more attention to the decision rules governing choice within collectivities on the Internet. As best we know, all of the sociologically "interesting" collective endeavors on the Internet are characterized by rules or norms; that is, blogs, online discussion groups, and other such forums of communication may appear chaotic and anarchic, but are characterized by informal rules that shape conversation. More generally, rules structure the choices made by participants in a wide variety of endeavors, and hence influence the outcomes of these choices.
bias toward openness is part of what gives the Internet its "generative" character.22 However, it also means that collective online projects are vulnerable to disruption by outsiders who do not share the goals of the project, because they do not agree with them, because they enjoy being "trolls," or because they have harmful economic incentives
heuristic diversity (differences, roughly, in points of view) is very valuable to knowledge generation. However, he also notes that diversity of final goals may make group coordination more difficult, and that heuristic diversity often tends to be correlated with diversity of goals.
assessment suggests that some of the differences in how the rules of Wikipedia and the Daily Kos handle majority-minority relations are normatively justified."
bias toward openness is part of what gives the Internet its "generative" character.22 However, it also means that collective online projects are vulnerable to disruption by outsiders who do not share the goals of the project, because they do not agree with them, because they enjoy being "trolls," or because they have harmful economic incentives
heuristic diversity (differences, roughly, in points of view) is very valuable to knowledge generation. However, he also notes that diversity of final goals may make group coordination more difficult, and that heuristic diversity often tends to be correlated with diversity of goals.
assessment suggests that some of the differences in how the rules of Wikipedia and the Daily Kos handle majority-minority relations are normatively justified."
Apology, Forgiveness, and Moral Repair
Apology, Forgiveness, and Moral Repair [Full Text]: "Ethics & International Affairs, Volume 22.4 (Winter 2008)
Elizabeth A. Cole
Forgiveness: A Philosophical Exploration, Charles L. Griswold (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2007), 268 pp., $80 cloth, $21.99 paper.
I Was Wrong: The Meanings of Apologies, Nick Smith (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008), 310 pp., $99 cloth, $24.99 paper.
Moral Repair: Reconstructing Moral Relations after Wrongdoing, Margaret Urban Walker (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2006), 262 pp., $74 cloth, $27.99 paper."
Elizabeth A. Cole
Forgiveness: A Philosophical Exploration, Charles L. Griswold (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2007), 268 pp., $80 cloth, $21.99 paper.
I Was Wrong: The Meanings of Apologies, Nick Smith (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008), 310 pp., $99 cloth, $24.99 paper.
Moral Repair: Reconstructing Moral Relations after Wrongdoing, Margaret Urban Walker (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2006), 262 pp., $74 cloth, $27.99 paper."
Targeting Civilians in War
Targeting Civilians in War, and Killing Civilians: Method, Madness and Morality in War [Full Text]: "Ethics & International Affairs, Volume 22.4 (Winter 2008)
Targeting Civilians in War, Alexander B. Downes (Ithaca, N.Y.: Cornell University Press, 2008), 328 pp., $29.95 cloth.
Killing Civilians: Method, Madness and Morality in War, Hugo Slim (New York: Columbia University Press, 2008), 300 pp., $29.95 cloth.
Helen M. Kinsella (Reviewer)"
Targeting Civilians in War, Alexander B. Downes (Ithaca, N.Y.: Cornell University Press, 2008), 328 pp., $29.95 cloth.
Killing Civilians: Method, Madness and Morality in War, Hugo Slim (New York: Columbia University Press, 2008), 300 pp., $29.95 cloth.
Helen M. Kinsella (Reviewer)"
Book Reviews: World, Finance, Japan
Briefly Noted [Full Text]:
"Economic Gangsters: Corruption, Violence, and the Poverty of Nations, Raymond Fisman and Edward Miguel (Princeton, N.J.: Princeton University Press, 2008), 250 pp., $24.95 cloth."
Hiroshima: The World's Bomb, Andrew J. Rotter (New York: Oxford University Press, 2008), 368 pp., $29.95 cloth.
Crafting Cooperation: Regional International Institutions in Comparative Perspective, Amitav Acharya and Alastair Iain Johnston, eds. (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2007), 330 pp., $90 cloth, $34.99 paper.
"Economic Gangsters: Corruption, Violence, and the Poverty of Nations, Raymond Fisman and Edward Miguel (Princeton, N.J.: Princeton University Press, 2008), 250 pp., $24.95 cloth."
Hiroshima: The World's Bomb, Andrew J. Rotter (New York: Oxford University Press, 2008), 368 pp., $29.95 cloth.
Crafting Cooperation: Regional International Institutions in Comparative Perspective, Amitav Acharya and Alastair Iain Johnston, eds. (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2007), 330 pp., $90 cloth, $34.99 paper.
Music, Audio - Googoosh - Man Amadeam (Best iranian song in 70's)
YouTube - Googoosh - Man Amadeam (Best iranian song in 70's): "Googoosh - Man Amadeam (Best iranian song in 70's)"
Hear, Audio, Video, Listen, Music - Fairouz ahwak
YouTube - Fairouz ahwak السيدة فيروز اهواك: "Queen of arabic music Fairouz in dubai 2001"
Real Estate in India - Forecasts, Future, Predictions
Where the Deals Are: Real Estate in Emerging Markets - Knowledge@Wharton: The unstoppable consumer demand and high returns once guaranteed by "hypergrowth" markets like the fabled BRICs -- Brazil, Russia, India and China -- are no longer a given, according to global real estate developers, investors, finance specialists and executives who spoke at the recent Knowledge@Wharton Real Estate in Emerging Markets Forum. Instead, investors need to evaluate each market individually and, given the current economic climate, focus on the long term.
Get the Government out of the Banking Business
Economists to Obama: Get the Government out of the Banking Business - Knowledge@Wharton: On the eve of Barack Obama's inauguration as president of the United States, Wharton finance professor Richard J. Herring discussed with Knowledge@Wharton some of the advice offered to the new chief executive by the Shadow Financial Regulatory Committee, a group of economists, former regulators and lawyers, of which Herring is a co-chair. Among the recommendations: As quickly as possible, unwind federal investments that helped keep U.S. banks afloat. Herring also assessed the deepening woes at Citigroup.
Tamil Wiktionary - Dictionary & Wiki: languages, India
விக்சனரிகளில் தமிழின் இடம் - விக
தமிழ் __மூன்றாவதாக__ வர வேண்டுமெனில் நாம் இன்னும் ~1.5 இலட்சம் சொற்களைச் சேர்க்க வேண்டும். தானியங்கி முறையில் ஆங்கிலம் - தமிழ் சொற்களைச் சேர்த்ததைப் போல, வேற்று மொழிச் சொற்களையும் சேர்க்க முடியும், இல்லையா? இதற்கான முயற்சிகள் தொடர்கின்றனவா?
french 1,148,000
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ரவி
http://dsal.uchicago.edu/dictionaries/list.html#tamil உள்ள தமிழ்ச் சொற்களைச் சேர்க்க எண்ணி அப்பல்கலைக்கழகத்தைத் தொடர்பு கொள்ள எடுத்த முயற்சிகளுக்கு வெற்றி கிட்டவில்லை. இது குறித்த தொடர்புகளை யாராவது ஏற்படுத்தித் தந்தால் அவர்களது தரவுத் தளத்தைப் பெற்று விக்சனரியில் சேர்க்கலாம்.
கிரியாவின் தற்காலத் தமிழ் அகரமுதலி முழுக்க தரவுத்தள அடிப்படையில் செய்யப்பட்டதாக கேள்வி. இது போன்ற அச்சுப் பதிப்பு அகரமுதலிகளின் தரவுத் தளங்களை யாரும் பகிர்ந்து கொள்ள முன்வந்தாலும் விக்சனரியில் சேர்க்கலாம்.
தமிழ் __மூன்றாவதாக__ வர வேண்டுமெனில் நாம் இன்னும் ~1.5 இலட்சம் சொற்களைச் சேர்க்க வேண்டும். தானியங்கி முறையில் ஆங்கிலம் - தமிழ் சொற்களைச் சேர்த்ததைப் போல, வேற்று மொழிச் சொற்களையும் சேர்க்க முடியும், இல்லையா? இதற்கான முயற்சிகள் தொடர்கின்றனவா?
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ரவி
http://dsal.uchicago.edu/dictionaries/list.html#tamil உள்ள தமிழ்ச் சொற்களைச் சேர்க்க எண்ணி அப்பல்கலைக்கழகத்தைத் தொடர்பு கொள்ள எடுத்த முயற்சிகளுக்கு வெற்றி கிட்டவில்லை. இது குறித்த தொடர்புகளை யாராவது ஏற்படுத்தித் தந்தால் அவர்களது தரவுத் தளத்தைப் பெற்று விக்சனரியில் சேர்க்கலாம்.
கிரியாவின் தற்காலத் தமிழ் அகரமுதலி முழுக்க தரவுத்தள அடிப்படையில் செய்யப்பட்டதாக கேள்வி. இது போன்ற அச்சுப் பதிப்பு அகரமுதலிகளின் தரவுத் தளங்களை யாரும் பகிர்ந்து கொள்ள முன்வந்தாலும் விக்சனரியில் சேர்க்கலாம்.
Heavy Snow Fall Leads to Snow Rage
Heavy Snow Fall Leads to Snow Rage: Are you tired of the relentless accumulation and stagnant heaps of snow this winter? Well, you’re not alone. Record-setting snowfalls in Spokane, Washington, are provoking some residents to exhibit “snow rage”.
Solar Power’s Popularity Leads to Solar Panel Theft
Solar Power’s Popularity Leads to Solar Panel Theft: As solar power gains popularity throughout the world, solar panel theft is becoming more of a problem, too.
10 Reasons Why You Should Sign Up for FriendFeed
10 Reasons Why You Should Sign Up for FriendFeed on Flickr - Photo Sharing!:
"FriendFeed is a superior platform for monitoring your Flickr and Zooomr contact photos.
FriendFeed lets you get rid of your RSS reader"
"FriendFeed is a superior platform for monitoring your Flickr and Zooomr contact photos.
FriendFeed lets you get rid of your RSS reader"
Chinese milk scam duo face death
BBC NEWS | World | Asia-Pacific | Chinese milk scam duo face death: "Two men have been given the death penalty for their involvement in China's contaminated milk scandal."
Indian soldier 'kills comrades'
BBC NEWS | South Asia | Indian soldier 'kills comrades': "A member of an elite Indian army unit has shot dead six other soldiers in a shooting incident in the north-eastern state of Manipur, the army says."
Environment, Corporate, Globalization - Who Owns Nature?
ETC Group - Publications - Who Owns Nature?: "Oligopoly, Inc. – our ongoing series tracking corporate concentration in the life industry. We also analyze the past three decades of agribusiness efforts to monopolize the 24% of living nature that has been commodified, and expose a new strategy to capture the remaining three-quarters that has, until now, remained beyond the market economy."
Fragile States: Books
UNU-WIDER : Fragile States: "Research Brief provides a summary of the various contributions made by this project, including case studies on Iraq, Kosovo, Palestine, and Somalia. It also addresses a number of pertinent questions such as;
when are states fragile?
What are the costs that fragile states impose on their people and the international community?
Should the sovereignty of fragile states be reconsidered?
And how can aid flows to fragile states be made more effective?"
when are states fragile?
What are the costs that fragile states impose on their people and the international community?
Should the sovereignty of fragile states be reconsidered?
And how can aid flows to fragile states be made more effective?"
NDTV: Indians of the Year Awards: 2008 in review
என்.டி.டி.வி.யின் 'இந்தியன்ஸ் ஆஃப்
இந்தியன்ஸ் ஆஃப் தி இயர் - மும்பை நாயகர்கள்
அரசியல் தலைவர் - ஷீலா தீட்சித்
விளையாட்டு வீரர் - அபினவ்
வர்த்தக தலைவர் - தீபக் பரிக் (ஹெச்டிஎஃப்சி ஹவுசிங் ஃபைனான்ஸ் - பிசினஸ் லீடர் ஆஃப் தி இயர்)
சிறந்த பொழுதுபோக்கு கலைஞர் - அமீர்கான் (2007-ம் ஆண்டு - சூப்பர் ஸ்டார் ரஜினி).
அசாதாரண இந்தியர்கள் - 'சந்திராயன்' குழு
இந்திய கலாசார காவலர் - கிரண் சேத்
அடுத்த தலைமுறை அரசியல்வாதி - உமர் அப்துல்லா
வாழ்நாள் சாதனையாளர் - அத்வானி
சிறந்த பாடலாசிரியர் - பிரசூன் ஜோஷி (ஃபனா, தாரே ஜமீன் பர்)
குளோபல் எக்ஸலன்ஸ் - 'ஸ்லம்டாக் மில்லியனர்' டீம்
NDTV.com ::: Indian Of The Year 2008 :::
இந்தியன்ஸ் ஆஃப் தி இயர் - மும்பை நாயகர்கள்
அரசியல் தலைவர் - ஷீலா தீட்சித்
விளையாட்டு வீரர் - அபினவ்
வர்த்தக தலைவர் - தீபக் பரிக் (ஹெச்டிஎஃப்சி ஹவுசிங் ஃபைனான்ஸ் - பிசினஸ் லீடர் ஆஃப் தி இயர்)
சிறந்த பொழுதுபோக்கு கலைஞர் - அமீர்கான் (2007-ம் ஆண்டு - சூப்பர் ஸ்டார் ரஜினி).
அசாதாரண இந்தியர்கள் - 'சந்திராயன்' குழு
இந்திய கலாசார காவலர் - கிரண் சேத்
அடுத்த தலைமுறை அரசியல்வாதி - உமர் அப்துல்லா
வாழ்நாள் சாதனையாளர் - அத்வானி
சிறந்த பாடலாசிரியர் - பிரசூன் ஜோஷி (ஃபனா, தாரே ஜமீன் பர்)
குளோபல் எக்ஸலன்ஸ் - 'ஸ்லம்டாக் மில்லியனர்' டீம்
NDTV.com ::: Indian Of The Year 2008 :::
GWB - Former POTUSA: George Dubya Bush Future Jobs
டேய்…அங்க நிக்கறது புஷ்தானே? « Beachu W: "கடந்தகால தலைவர், புஷ் என்ன செய்துக் கொண்டிருப்பார் (அ) செய்ய வேண்டும்?"
Nationalisation is not a panacea
FT.com / Columnists / John Gapper - Nationalisation is not a panacea: BY: John Gapper | Finanacial Times
Governments are bad owners for banks. They are conflicted because, although politicians like to castigate bankers for risk-taking, they also push them to lend freely. Also, a full public recapitalisation in the US or UK would be enormously costly.
Governments are bad owners for banks. They are conflicted because, although politicians like to castigate bankers for risk-taking, they also push them to lend freely. Also, a full public recapitalisation in the US or UK would be enormously costly.
Saving those most at risk from prejudice and witch doctors
Saving albinos in east Africa | A horrendous trade | The Economist: "The Economist
According to the Tanzania Albino Society, at least 35 albinos were murdered in Tanzania last year to supply witch doctors with limbs, organs and hair for their potions."
According to the Tanzania Albino Society, at least 35 albinos were murdered in Tanzania last year to supply witch doctors with limbs, organs and hair for their potions."
Will India be the Superstars of Dance?
Rediff :: First week coverage - NBC series: "Nakul Dev Mahajan, who runs an Indian dance company in the US, coaches team India. The Indian judge, meanwhile, is Shirish Dayal, a producer, director and choreographer. The rest of the team includes a Bharantanyam dancer, a Kathak dancer, a duo dancing Bollywood style duo and a group performing Punjabi Bhangra.
On last night's episode, three Indians danced. Interestingly, they're all from California.
First, Nishi Munshi (former Miss India-California) and Sangita Sanyal did a classic Bollywood number. They could only muster a score of 51 out of a possible 70. When host Flatley asked the South African judge why he gave the girls a six out of 10, he commented that he'd seen much better Bollywood dancers in his day. Their performance had India wallowing in last place!
Then, actor-dancer Amrapali Ambegaokar resurrected India's chances by scoring an impressive 62 out of 70 in her solo dance routine"
On last night's episode, three Indians danced. Interestingly, they're all from California.
First, Nishi Munshi (former Miss India-California) and Sangita Sanyal did a classic Bollywood number. They could only muster a score of 51 out of a possible 70. When host Flatley asked the South African judge why he gave the girls a six out of 10, he commented that he'd seen much better Bollywood dancers in his day. Their performance had India wallowing in last place!
Then, actor-dancer Amrapali Ambegaokar resurrected India's chances by scoring an impressive 62 out of 70 in her solo dance routine"
Watch, Youtube, Videos, Fun, Comedy, Jokes, Desi, India, Canada, USA - Monsoon House
CBC Radio 1 - Monsoon House: "Laugh all over again with a repeat of season one of this popular series. Monsoon House stars Russell Peters as Russell Page, a fledgling Hollywood producer who returns to Toronto to watch his father Kesh, (Sam Moses) accept a lifetime achievement award for his work as a publisher. Through a series of mishaps Russell ends up staying in Toronto to work in the family publishing business along with his sister Sabrina, (Pamela Sinha)."
Miliband infuriates India over Kashmir comments
Miliband infuriates India over Kashmir comments - Asia, World - The Independent: BY: Andrew Buncombe
Britain and India have become embroiled in a simmering diplomatic row over comments the Foreign Secretary David Miliband made about the disputed territory of Kashmir.
Britain and India have become embroiled in a simmering diplomatic row over comments the Foreign Secretary David Miliband made about the disputed territory of Kashmir.
Fighting threatens Sri Lankan civilians
Fighting threatens Sri Lankan civilians | csmonitor.com: BY: Simon Montlake | The Christian Science Monitor
Government forces in Sri Lanka say they are closing in on the last redoubt of the Tamil Tigers, which appear on the verge of defeat after 26 years of war. In recent weeks, troops have captured towns and strategic roads in the disputed north and blockaded sea lanes, boxing the insurgents into a shrinking area.
Rights groups say the LTTE and government troops are to blame for the escalating humanitarian crisis. By preventing civilians from fleeing, the rebels are using them as human shields.
The LTTE is accused of recruiting child soldiers and crushing dissent in its territory. It seeks a separate state for minority Tamils in the north and east of the country. It alleges mistreatment at the hands of ethnic Sinhalese, who make up 75 percent of a population of 20 million.
Government forces in Sri Lanka say they are closing in on the last redoubt of the Tamil Tigers, which appear on the verge of defeat after 26 years of war. In recent weeks, troops have captured towns and strategic roads in the disputed north and blockaded sea lanes, boxing the insurgents into a shrinking area.
Rights groups say the LTTE and government troops are to blame for the escalating humanitarian crisis. By preventing civilians from fleeing, the rebels are using them as human shields.
The LTTE is accused of recruiting child soldiers and crushing dissent in its territory. It seeks a separate state for minority Tamils in the north and east of the country. It alleges mistreatment at the hands of ethnic Sinhalese, who make up 75 percent of a population of 20 million.
Sticks and Stones : Book Reviews - Web, Net
Sticks and Stones : CJR: "Sly, snotty, and often irresistible, snark has been flourishing in the petri dish of the American media for decades now. The Internet, however, has spread the contagion faster than ever. And according to New Yorker film critic David Denby, we may be reaching a new level of toxicity. That’s the gist of his slender new polemic, whose tongue-clucking subtitle pretty much says it all: Snark: It’s Mean, It’s Personal, and It’s Ruining Our Conversation."
Why I Haven't Returned to Belgrade: Yugoslavia, Slavs: Serbian, Bosnian, or Croatian
Letter from Vienna: Why I Haven't Returned to Belgrade - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - International: "The Balkan wars of the 1990s may be of the past, but their legacy still haunts the region. People do not want to admit they took part in wars. But while they may not be war criminals or murderers, they still bear responsibility."
Dutch Court to Prosecute Islam Critic
Hate Speech Allegations in Holland: Dutch Court to Prosecute Islam Critic - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - International: "An Amsterdam court ruled on Wednesday that populist Dutch politician Geert Wilders, an outspoken critic of Islam and maker of the anti-Muslim film 'Fitna,' should be prosecuted for hate speech."
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Carnatic Music: Margazhi Season Special: 2008 Year in Review - Stage, Performance, Shows, Rasikas
2008 சங்கீத சீசனின் பெஸ்ட் - என் பட்�: "சென்னை இசை விழா, கச்சேரிகள், வசுந்த்ரா ராஜகோபால், 2008 டிசம்பர் சீசன், 2008 மெட்ராஸ் இசை விழா, 2008 டிசம்பர் இசை கச்சேரிகள், சங்கீதம், சஞ்சய் சுப்பிரமணியன், டி. எம். கிருஷ்ணா, பிரசன்னா வெங்கட்ராமன், சேஷகோபாலன், பரசாலா �"
Obama speech censored in China
BBC NEWS | World | Asia-Pacific | Obama speech censored in China: "China has censored parts of the new US president's inauguration speech that have appeared on a number of websites."
Kosovo's quiet victory over violent ethnic nationalism
Kosovo's quiet victory over violent ethnic nationalism | csmonitor.com: "Conflict-ridden world take note: Soft power and elections can work."
BY: Elizabeth Pond | The Christian Science Monitor
Soft power works. So do democratic elections. And it is possible to de-escalate longstanding violence and hate. These are the lessons of that forgotten corner of the world, Serbia-Kosovo.
BY: Elizabeth Pond | The Christian Science Monitor
Soft power works. So do democratic elections. And it is possible to de-escalate longstanding violence and hate. These are the lessons of that forgotten corner of the world, Serbia-Kosovo.
China Sees Separatist Threats
China Sees Separatist Threats - NYTimes.com: BY: Edward Wong
China said Tuesday that it faces threats from independence movements related to Taiwan, Tibet and the western desert region of Xinjiang, and that American arms sales to Taiwan jeopardize stability in Asia.
China said Tuesday that it faces threats from independence movements related to Taiwan, Tibet and the western desert region of Xinjiang, and that American arms sales to Taiwan jeopardize stability in Asia.
India Addresses Sexual Inequality
Asia Sentinel - India Addresses Sexual Inequality: BY: Priyanka Bhardwaj
As India moves slowly towards liberalizing sexual relations, debate is now raging over recent recommendations by a government commission that seeks to equalize penalties for men and women in cases of adultery – something women’s rights groups regard with dread. While currently women can’t be charged with adultery, it is hardly a privilege.
As India moves slowly towards liberalizing sexual relations, debate is now raging over recent recommendations by a government commission that seeks to equalize penalties for men and women in cases of adultery – something women’s rights groups regard with dread. While currently women can’t be charged with adultery, it is hardly a privilege.
Singapore faces devastating exodus of foreigners
Singapore faces devastating exodus of foreigners - Times Online: BY: Leo Lewis | The London Times
Singapore faces an exodus of 200,000 foreigners as the financial services and manufacturing industries scythe through their workforces and the city-state grinds towards the worst recession in its 43-year history.
Singapore faces an exodus of 200,000 foreigners as the financial services and manufacturing industries scythe through their workforces and the city-state grinds towards the worst recession in its 43-year history.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
What's the story of 'Naan Kadavul'?
What's the story of 'Naan Kadavul'?: "Arya is driven out of home by his own father to fulfill some 'Dosha Pariharam'. He lands up at Kasi and grows to become a member of Akora Sect that believes in worshipping and conducting chilling rituals at burial grounds.
Arya's father Azhagan Tamil Mani (a film producer by profession) goes in search of his son after many years and finds him in Kasi. Then he persuades Arya to come back to home and into city life once again. The rest of the story narrates his experiences in the city and how and why he is driven back to his own surf Kasi.
Director Bala had directed three directors in this film as they are part of the cast. The director of the film 'Aacharya' Ravi, Singampuli who had directed the film 'Mayavi', and the director of 'Rasayya', Kannan are acting in this film in important roles. Apart from them, Keerthana who is an Aravani, and a professional stage singer Kovai Krishnamurthy have also acted in this film."
Arya's father Azhagan Tamil Mani (a film producer by profession) goes in search of his son after many years and finds him in Kasi. Then he persuades Arya to come back to home and into city life once again. The rest of the story narrates his experiences in the city and how and why he is driven back to his own surf Kasi.
Director Bala had directed three directors in this film as they are part of the cast. The director of the film 'Aacharya' Ravi, Singampuli who had directed the film 'Mayavi', and the director of 'Rasayya', Kannan are acting in this film in important roles. Apart from them, Keerthana who is an Aravani, and a professional stage singer Kovai Krishnamurthy have also acted in this film."
Lawyer and Journalist Are Shot Dead In Moscow
Retaliation Is Suspected For Work on Human Rights - washingtonpost.com: " BY: Philip P. Pan | The Washington Post
A prominent Russian human rights lawyer who often clashed with the security services was shot and killed along with a student journalist investigating neo-Nazi activity on Monday in central Moscow, prompting grief and outrage from colleagues who suspect they were targeted for their work."
A prominent Russian human rights lawyer who often clashed with the security services was shot and killed along with a student journalist investigating neo-Nazi activity on Monday in central Moscow, prompting grief and outrage from colleagues who suspect they were targeted for their work."
Michelle Obama
About the Dress - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com: "Isabel Toledo, the Cuban-born designer of Mrs. Obama’s inaugural outfit, did not know positively until this morning if the new first lady would wear the lemongrass-yellow coat and matching dress she specially designed for her."
FT.com / Comment / Analysis - A tragedy of errors
Bush's Real Sin Was Winning in Iraq
BY: William McGurn | The Wall Street Journal
History Will Remember Bush Well
BY: Marc A. Thiessen | The Wall Street Journal
A Tragedy of Errors
BY: Edward Luce | Financial Times
BY: William McGurn | The Wall Street Journal
Mr. Obama seems aware that, at the end of the day, he will not be judged by his predecessor's approval ratings. Instead, he will soon find himself under pressure to measure up to two Bush achievements: a strategic victory in Iraq, and the prevention of another attack on America's home soil.
History Will Remember Bush Well
BY: Marc A. Thiessen | The Wall Street Journal
Today, President George W. Bush leaves office with approval ratings only slightly higher than Truman's. And I will make this prediction: The verdict of history on the Bush presidency will not be the same as the verdict of contemporary critics.
A Tragedy of Errors
BY: Edward Luce | Financial Times
Unless invading Iraq brings Mideast peace, Bush’s main legacy may be having kept the US free of attacks since 9/11 -- at a big price.
Obama wrestles the ox / India & South East Asia
Obama wrestles the ox / ISN: BY: Simon Roughneen | ISN Security Watch
Amid economic flux, Obama faces challenges and opportunities across Asia, with the possibility of revolutionary change in China, but state failure in Pakistan.
Amid economic flux, Obama faces challenges and opportunities across Asia, with the possibility of revolutionary change in China, but state failure in Pakistan.
Biological or chemical weapons
Washington Times - Al Qaeda bungles arms experiment: " BY: Eli Lake | The Washington Times
An al Qaeda affiliate in Algeria closed a base earlier this month after an experiment with unconventional weapons went awry, a senior U.S. intelligence official said Monday."
An al Qaeda affiliate in Algeria closed a base earlier this month after an experiment with unconventional weapons went awry, a senior U.S. intelligence official said Monday."
Vijay's Villu SMS: Kabaddi Games in Computer; Chennai Book Fair
DAILY LIFE: சென்னை புக் fair: "வில்லு படத்தில் ஒரு பாடல் வரி.....
'ராமர் கிட்ட வில்லை கேட்டேன் ...
பீம கிட்ட கதாயை கேட்டேன் ....'
விஜய் சார் first டைரக்டர் கிட்ட கதையை கேளுங்க...."
'ராமர் கிட்ட வில்லை கேட்டேன் ...
பீம கிட்ட கதாயை கேட்டேன் ....'
விஜய் சார் first டைரக்டர் கிட்ட கதையை கேளுங்க...."
Handicrafts, Antiques Fair: Tulsi Gopal
துளசிதளம்: புத்தம் சரணம்.....சந்தை�: "அனுபவம், சந்தை, புத்தர், ரோட்டரி க்ளப்"
Monday, January 19, 2009
Naveena Vrutcham - Azhagiya Singar: Chennai Book Fair 2009: Paa Venkatesan: Aazhi Publishers - Thandavarayan Kathai
நவீன விருட்சம்: 23வது புத்தகக் கா�: "ஆழி என்ற பதிப்பகத்தின் துணிச்சல் என்னை மெய்சிலிர்க்க வைத்தது. தாண்டவராயன் கதை என்ற தலைப்பில் பா வெங்கடேசன் எழுதிய 1000 பக்க நாவல்"
What Obama Should Read
Washington Monthly: "Twenty-five books the new president should have by his bedside."
Where is the Mansiion? - Locals of Chennai
இதெல்லாம் இருந்தா….அது….. « Beachu Walkula…பே�: "அட்ரஸ் கேட்ட்கும் போது நீங்க சந்திக்கும் 5ல 4 பேரு பார்த்தசாரதியா?"
How the Movies Made a President
Film - Obama - How the Movies Made a President - NYTimes.com: By MANOHLA DARGIS and A. O. SCOTT
Evolving cinematic roles have prepared America to have a black man in charge.
The presidencies of James Earl Jones in “The Man,” Morgan Freeman in “Deep Impact,” Chris Rock in “Head of State” and Dennis Haysbert in “24” helped us imagine Mr. Obama’s transformative breakthrough before it occurred.
Evolving cinematic roles have prepared America to have a black man in charge.
The presidencies of James Earl Jones in “The Man,” Morgan Freeman in “Deep Impact,” Chris Rock in “Head of State” and Dennis Haysbert in “24” helped us imagine Mr. Obama’s transformative breakthrough before it occurred.
A Letter From the Grave
Editorial - The Sunday Leader :: Lasantha Wickramatunga, an extraordinarily courageous journalist, wrote his own obituary - NYTimes.com: A journalist’s farewell piece not only explains why another brave journalist would die while trying to publish truths, it is also an indictment of the brutal Sri Lankan government.
From Books, New President Found Voice
Books - From Books, President-elect Barack Obama Found His Voice - NYTimes.com: By MICHIKO KAKUTANI
Barack Obama’s love of language and reading has helped him to communicate and shaped his sense of the world.
A Reading List That Shaped a President
Some of President-elect Barack Obama’s favored reading matter as mentioned in this article:
* The Bible
* “Parting the Waters,” Taylor Branch
* “Self-Reliance,” Ralph Waldo Emerson
* Gandhi’s autobiography
* “Team of Rivals,” Doris Kearns Goodwin
* “The Golden Notebook,” Doris Lessing
* Lincoln’s collected writings
* “Moby-Dick,” Herman Melville
* “Song of Solomon,” Toni Morrison
* Works of Reinhold Niebuhr
* “Gilead,” Marilynne Robinson
* Shakespeare’s tragedies
Barack Obama’s love of language and reading has helped him to communicate and shaped his sense of the world.
A Reading List That Shaped a President
Some of President-elect Barack Obama’s favored reading matter as mentioned in this article:
* The Bible
* “Parting the Waters,” Taylor Branch
* “Self-Reliance,” Ralph Waldo Emerson
* Gandhi’s autobiography
* “Team of Rivals,” Doris Kearns Goodwin
* “The Golden Notebook,” Doris Lessing
* Lincoln’s collected writings
* “Moby-Dick,” Herman Melville
* “Song of Solomon,” Toni Morrison
* Works of Reinhold Niebuhr
* “Gilead,” Marilynne Robinson
* Shakespeare’s tragedies
Sunday, January 18, 2009
YouTube - I compromised a little in Bommalattam: Bharathiraja
YouTube - I compromised a little in Bommalattam: Bharathiraja: "Bharathiraja talks about the need to compromise in order to please people and why he does not use a script on sets."
Test Subjects Who Call the Scientist Mom or Dad
Test Subjects Who Call the Scientist Mom or Dad - NYTimes.com: "At a birthing class, Dr. Sinha, a neuroscience professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, stunned everyone, including his wife, by saying he was excited about the baby’s birth “because I really want to study him and do experiments with him.” He did, too, strapping a camera on baby Darius’s head, recording what he looked at.
Dr. Sinha is among a new crop of scientists using their children as research subjects."
Dr. Sinha is among a new crop of scientists using their children as research subjects."
Horatio Alger Relocates to a Mumbai Slum
Horatio Alger Relocates to a Mumbai Slum - NYTimes.com: "ANTICIPATION :: “Slumdog Millionaire,” which shows a much more realistic version of life in India than films traditionally have, is already a hit in the West. It opens Friday in Mumbai."
By ANAND GIRIDHARADAS (NYT)
Why “Slumdog Millionaire” is a hit: It gives a dying American myth a future somewhere else.
By ANAND GIRIDHARADAS (NYT)
Why “Slumdog Millionaire” is a hit: It gives a dying American myth a future somewhere else.
Thailand Rejects Migrants
Thailand Is Accused of Rejecting Migrants - NYTimes.com: "After drifting for two weeks, about 100 of the migrants were rescued on the Andaman Islands, which are administered by India. About 300 remain missing after trying to swim to shore"
By SETH MYDANS (NYT)
Human rights groups have accused Thai authorities of detaining as many as 1,000 boat people from Bangladesh and Myanmar and sending them back out to sea in boats without engines.
By SETH MYDANS (NYT)
Human rights groups have accused Thai authorities of detaining as many as 1,000 boat people from Bangladesh and Myanmar and sending them back out to sea in boats without engines.
Online MBA in Sweden - Vinai Ookki
வினையூக்கி: Online MBA in Sweden - தொலைதூர வழியில�: Admissions in Blekinge Institute of Technology
Tamil writers’ entry into films, a ‘healthy trend’
The Hindu : Tamil Nadu / Chennai News : S. Ramakrishnan, Sa Thamil Selvan, Jeyamohan, Paa Raghavan: "B.Kolappan :: It gave financial security for a full-time writer"
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Alex Beam’s engaging new history of the Great Books
Middlebrow Messiahs by Brendan Boyle, City Journal 16 January 2009: "A Great Idea at the Time: The Rise, Fall, and Curious Afterlife of the Great Books, by Alex Beam (PublicAffairs, 256 pp, $24.95)"
Friday, January 16, 2009
The New Science of Sustainable Dynamics
healing response to humanity's excesses :: build an ecological civilization: "Norbert Wiener pondered a new science in his classic book Cybernetics, one that flirted with the 'boundary regions of science.' Sustainability today occupies a similar state, but the concept is used more as a policy guide and buzzword than as a true science.
As policy, the Bruntland Report in 1987 defined sustainability as 'development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.' Beyond this important sense of applied ethics, sustainability must also be approached as a discipline governed by the scientific method.
Three Disciplines Inform Sustainability"
As policy, the Bruntland Report in 1987 defined sustainability as 'development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.' Beyond this important sense of applied ethics, sustainability must also be approached as a discipline governed by the scientific method.
Three Disciplines Inform Sustainability"
The Positive Deviance Initiative Story
The Positive Deviance Initiative Story: "Positive deviance says people are more likely to act their way into a new way of thinking than to think their way into a new way of acting."
the development paradigm is called KAP (knowledge, attitude, practice). It's based on the premise that if you change people's knowledge that changes their attitude and that changes their practice, but again that does not really work for behavior change. We know to exercise, not to smoke, etcetera, but it rarely results in behavior change. Positive Deviance reverses that paradigm to PAK. You start by enabling people to change their practice, which then changes their attitude, and ultimately they internalize new knowledge.
the development paradigm is called KAP (knowledge, attitude, practice). It's based on the premise that if you change people's knowledge that changes their attitude and that changes their practice, but again that does not really work for behavior change. We know to exercise, not to smoke, etcetera, but it rarely results in behavior change. Positive Deviance reverses that paradigm to PAK. You start by enabling people to change their practice, which then changes their attitude, and ultimately they internalize new knowledge.
The Mystic Master: Slumdog Millionaire, Golden Globes
Tehelka - CURRENT AFFAIRS: "Music and spiritual surrender are the two big themes of AR Rahman’s life. As he returns with the Golden Globe, SHOMA CHAUDHURY explores how the public gift and private search intersect to create magic"
OK for school to strip-search girl for ibuprofen?
Court to hear case of teen strip-searched for ibuprofen - CNN.com:
# Supreme Court accepts case involving strip-search of 13-year-old girl
# School officials were looking for ibuprofen, an over-the-counter drug
# Appeals courts have found search was excessive, humiliating
# School officials say searches, zero tolerance maintain campus safety
# Supreme Court accepts case involving strip-search of 13-year-old girl
# School officials were looking for ibuprofen, an over-the-counter drug
# Appeals courts have found search was excessive, humiliating
# School officials say searches, zero tolerance maintain campus safety
Question and Answer on Gaza
By Stephen Shalom :: ZNet - Gaza Q&A: "On December 27, 2008, Israel launched its brutal assault on Gaza, Operation Cast Lead. The aim here has been to collect in one place the most frequently-asked questions and to offer answers and sources. You can read the whole thing through (warning: it's long!) or see a separate list of sections and questions, and jump to the ones you're interested in."
Google Destroying the Environment?
The Blue Marble: Is Google Destroying the Environment?: Behind the claim that two web searches emit the same amount of CO2 as boiling a kettle of tea.
Israelis and Palestinians Find Common Ground Online
Israelis and Palestinians Find Common Ground Online: Coverage of the conflict in Israel and Gaza rarely has a nuanced human face. But citizens from both sides of the border are working to change that.
Humanity's Stake in Gaza
Policy Innovations - The Carnegie Council's online magazine: If the Fertile Crescent is not to become a futile crescent, we must wake up and find the moral courage and political vision for a quantum leap in Palestine.
Cliche watch
12/30/2008 - Cliche watch: Words still matter - STLtoday.com:
* Issues and challenges: “No one has problems any more. We have ‘issues.’ Likewise, we have ‘challenges.’…Why isn’t that a ‘problem’?”
* Faith-based: “Almost 100 percent of the time this phrase is used, the user means ‘religious,’ and they should just suck it up and use the real term.”
* Declined comment: “We’re not inviting people to tea parties here. We’re asking questions....They didn’t ‘decline comment.’ They ‘would not comment.’”
* Closure: “An appalling word that crept out from the woodwork of psychobabble where it squats, poisoning the language, above all in journalism.”
* Issues and challenges: “No one has problems any more. We have ‘issues.’ Likewise, we have ‘challenges.’…Why isn’t that a ‘problem’?”
* Faith-based: “Almost 100 percent of the time this phrase is used, the user means ‘religious,’ and they should just suck it up and use the real term.”
* Declined comment: “We’re not inviting people to tea parties here. We’re asking questions....They didn’t ‘decline comment.’ They ‘would not comment.’”
* Closure: “An appalling word that crept out from the woodwork of psychobabble where it squats, poisoning the language, above all in journalism.”
Israel and Hamas
Israel and Hamas: Psychological Tricks to Demoralize the Enemy - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - International: Hijacking the airwaves, spreading false news and sowing doubt: Israel and Hamas are pulling out all the stops when it comes to psychological warfare. Lies and deceit are the weapons of choice in the effort to destroy enemy morale.
The Porn Shield
China's Porn Crackdown May Be Aimed At Dissent | Newsweek International | Newsweek.com: "Beijing's crackdown on obscenity online may be a cover for a broader suppression of dissent."