Category Archives: Children

Yesterday Today

Posted on May 4, 2014 by 9minnon

A memory from childhood Hardy was talking about. This is a traditional Punjabi boli … any Punjabi would know it … Bari barsi. But wait a minute … would any Punjabi? He said he heard this at weddings when growing … Continue reading →

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A Song About …

Posted on April 18, 2014 by 9minnon

Heres a Punjabi classic which is another nice example of how some of the pearls of our heritage can be re-presented in a new age. This is the song called Kamlee. Kamlee comes from from the great Saint Baba Bulle … Continue reading →

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Turn Right To Go Left

Posted on February 22, 2014 by 9minnon

Heres a dirt-racing lesson from one of my favourite movies … and a simple lesson too. Turn right to go left! The best part is that it works. Or as my Grandpa used to say … Bohoti kaali na paao, … Continue reading →

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Like What You Dont?

Posted on February 12, 2014 by 9minnon

Bear with me while I try to explain why the title of this blog post is what it is. Well, the other day, Hardy was going on about something on these lines. If you have grown up in northern India, … Continue reading →

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Animated Biography of Rumi

Posted on February 9, 2014 by 9minnon

Heres an excellent movie, animated, a biography of the great Saint, Maulana Rumi. The story is well told, and the music brilliant. Hope you enjoy watching it as much as I did!

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Kala Doriya

Posted on February 8, 2014 by 9minnon

For all my Punjabi friends from around the world, this should be a throw-back to Grandma, as it is for me. These are ladies who would be contemporaries to elderly folks nearing the century mark, if not more. Some of … Continue reading →

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The Purpose of Education

Posted on January 10, 2014 by 9minnon

These guys were discussing some rather heavy questions. On an empty stomach. One wonders how they could. But they were busy discussing a rather weighty question, and that too quite loudly. They seemed to have a difference in opinion about … Continue reading →

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Big Brother

Posted on November 19, 2013 by 9minnon

The term big brother is usually used to denote someone acting bossy with you. Well, Laurel was telling this story about big brother. At the bus station was a woman who was scolding her son. Younger son, to be precise. … Continue reading →

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Gurpurb

Posted on November 17, 2013 by 9minnon

Today is the auspicious occasion of Gurpurb. In the Sikh tradition, Gurpurb is the birth or ascension of the Sikh Gurus. Today is the birth anniversary of the founding Guru of Sikhism, Guru Nanak Dev ji. This is celebrated all … Continue reading →

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Shubh Deepawali/Happy Diwali & Prosperous New Year

Posted on November 3, 2013 by 9minnon

When we were children, we sent and received greeting cards from relatives across India on various festivals. This is what the greeting cards for Deepawali said. And this again reflects the rich tapestry of Hindu mythology. Deepawali is celebrated across … Continue reading →

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