Robert has a set an example for all young guys in his age group and economic strata. What a contrast to the brash, arrogant, criminal and mostly foolish children of the affluent business families! The news that Priyanka has taken to Buddhism very seriously is indeed refreshing and a new direction for the Gandhi family. They were so much stooped and soaked in Politics, their family had all the wrong dynamics ending in highly violent end to lives. Hope Rahul, takes cue. I wish Vadera family the best in all that they do and dream to achieve.
Re: Kudos to Vadera!
by Karthavya on Dec 31, 2009 02:43 PM
i thought that priyanka is a better pm candidate compared to rahul. now i am not sure which buddhist country she can lead now - tibet?
While the world has witnessed many conflicts that ravaged through civilizations, one civilization has shielded itself from carnage, and become a cradle of cultural and intellectual development. The South Indian civilization. Shielded on three sides by the ocean, we have developed a culture which has balance, rootedness and intelligence. We have built great temples, nurtured fine arts, produced amazing talent and contributed to the richness of this world.
The South is where India’s future lies. The South attracts 70% of India’s foreign investment, and is home to 80% of India’s top educational institutions. The South is where literacy is higher, hygiene is greater, women’s rights are better, caste conflicts are fewer, and religious clashes are uncommon. The South is where the common man’s earning capacity has been elevated, resulting in a higher per capita income. The four Southern states are growing at a rate comparable to China. The South is where IBM, Google, Microsoft, HP, Nokia and Samsung have set up shop. It is where the automobile industry thrives, alluring the likes of BMW, Hyundai, Nissan and Renault. It is where medical tourism has come of age.
The presence of South Indians is massive in the Indian diaspora too. South India produces a phenomenal number of Silicon Valley professionals, comparable only to the Chinese. This has drawn a comment from Bill Gates that South Indians and Chinese are the most intelligent people in the world.
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by chilkoor sachidev kumar on Dec 31, 2009 02:15 PM
Hi vijay! I am unable to understand this tom tom under an article which talks about Priyanka and Robert. May you missed the point. You have flagged off a tom tom train! Though I am a south Indian, my experience with North Indians has been extremely good. You can never find narrow minded guys 'generally'. Only language comes in the way, other wise in non metros, you will find some of the best species of mankind. You may want to go over and experience this. Happy New Year any way!
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by Calspadeaspade on Dec 31, 2009 07:03 PM
I agree. Nort Indians are very broad minded and humane. Some times their scruples may be questionable. But they dont have the holier than thou attitude of Southerners.I really wish Bihar UP and Mp develop. All they need is good leaders.Biharis are very intelligent and hard working.
Re: facts
by Calspadeaspade on Dec 31, 2009 07:01 PM
I agree. The nehru family is the most cultureless and confused family.Nehru was not even sure if he was a Hindu. But why is INdia so stupid to keep electing them?
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by vijay v on Dec 31, 2009 02:01 PM
Half the Indian white-collar professionals in the USA are from Andhra Pradesh, with another sizeable chunk from Tamil Nadu. Every major country in this world (and many minor ones) have significant Tamil populations. The Malayalee migration is the stuff of legend, and Chandran Nair is known to have a thattukada (utility shop) on the moon. Telugu in the USA, Tamil in Southeast Asia, and Malayalam in the Middle East, are the dominant Indian languages in these regions.
So who are we? Where do we come from? What is the civilization that has produced us? Let us talk a bit about ourselves.
We come from a land steeped in culture. A land where the sounds of the mridangam and nadhaswaram blend mellifluously with the aromas of sandalwood and sambar. Where the Devaaram and Thiruvaasagam were composed amidst the imposing and intricate temples. Where Aadhiseshan anchored his tail and churned the ocean of milk. Where Parasurama threw his axe and created land for his people. Where Nataraja did his cosmic dance. This is Dravidam, the land where the three oceans meet.
We were speakers of old classical Tamil, which later diversified into Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. Malayalam then diverged from Tamil. Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada and Tulu are known as the Pancha Dravida languages.
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by vijay v on Dec 31, 2009 02:01 PM
The four South Indian states have enriched the culture of one another. We share a classical music tradition called Carnatic music. Telugu, Kannada and Tamil are all used for Carnatic music. The great Carnatic artists come from all our states. Religion, food and classical dance forms have also traversed across state boundaries.
Shaivism is the predominant religion, with a lesser degree of Vaishnavism, and minorities of Muslims and Christians. South Indian temples follow the Indo-Dravidian architectural style. Tirupati, Sabarimala, Hampi, Belur, Halebidu, Madurai, Kanchipuram, Thanjavur, Srirangam and Chidambaram are home to some of the greatest temples in the country.
South Indian cuisine is rice-based. A typical South Indian meal comprises of rice mixed with gravy and eaten with side dishes. Several South Indian dishes which originated in one province have now become part of life in the other provinces. Aviyal from Kerala is popular in Tamil Nadu. Sambar from Tamil Nadu is present in Andhra Pradesh. Mysore masala dosa from Karnataka is prevalent in Tamil Nadu. Some dishes, such as idlis and dosas, are popular throughout the country.
South India has four states (in alphabetical order) : Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Andhra Pradesh is the only state in India formed purely on the basis of linguistic identity. The Telangana, Andhra and Rayalaseema regions were merged together because of one reason: Telugu. Universally accepted as a melodious language, it’s
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by vijay v on Dec 31, 2009 02:02 PM
Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh, is often known as the second IT capital of India, next to Bangalore. It’s also home to a buzzing biotechnology industry. Entrepreneurs like Ramoji Rao and Anji Reddy have made their fortunes in Hyderabad.
In the heartlands, the Godavari and Krishna valleys are fertile, rice-growing areas, earning Andhra Pradesh the title of “The Rice Bowl of India”. These rivers are great sources of fish, and the fishing industry is also supported by towns and villages on the Bay of Bengal, such as Machlipatnam.
The cuisine of Andhra Pradesh is known for its extensive use of chilli. It’s the spiciest of the four cuisines in the South. The gongura chutney is arguably the signature dish of Andhra Pradesh. Hyderabadi cuisine is a subculture, most famous for its Hyderabadi biryani.
Karnataka is a land whose name conjures up a kaleideoscope of images. The magnificent ruins of Hampi which produced Hanuman’s vanar sena (army of monkeys), the temples of Belur and Halebidu, sandalwood, handicrafts, the Mysore Maharaja Palace, the Canara Coast, Yakshagana and Tippu Sultan. Mother Karnataka has nurtured the Cauvery river into a beautiful damsel ready for her marriage at Hogennakkal.
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by vijay v on Dec 31, 2009 02:02 PM
Karnataka has lent its name to the time-honored classical music form of Carnatic music. Countless works of Carnatic music have been produced in the Kannada language. Karnataka cuisine is similar to the other South Indian states but characterised by the use of lentils. The vegetarian Udipi restaurants are a sight all over India and indeed the world. Delicacies like Bisibelabath and the famous Mysore masala dosa have their origins in Karnataka.
Karnataka is the kingpin of the IT industry in India. Bangalore is the symbol of the new India, and has usurped its more-established rivals to become the most well-known Indian city in the world. Its name is synonymous with BPOs, call centres, ASPs and R&D. Infosys and Wipro are two world-famous IT giants from the city. The who’s who of global IT companies are found in Bangalore today.
The southwestern part of Karnataka is home to another language: Tulu. The unofficial territory of the Tulu language is Tulu Nadu, with Mangalore as its centerpiece. Udipi has a sizeable Tulu population. The Tuluvas are known for their migratory instincts. Arguably the most famous Tulu proverb is “Oorudu nanjaanda paarad badkodu”, which means, “If it’s tough at home, run away and survive”. One in every four Tuluvas is believed to live in Mumbai. Tulu women like Aishwarya Rai and Shilpa Shetty are among the most beautiful in the country.
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by Sanjiv on Dec 31, 2009 06:54 PM
Agree with you India is great country and sourther part is doing excellent job in developing India. But why you have advertise it? what is your final message? or you are learing copy paste?
