Category Archives: Education

Science & Religion

Posted on November 5, 2014 by 9minnon

Continuing from this post, is another aspect which usually doesnt get highlighted in this science vs religion debate (which, by the way, we unanimously believe, are not two different worldviews, but rather, two aspects of the same worldview), is that … Continue reading →

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The Name Common

Posted on June 25, 2014 by 9minnon

Sometimes, when two nations are not too friendly towards each other, they have two options … One is to focus on the differences between the viewpoints of these nations, and the other is to focus on the common ground. Which … Continue reading →

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The Tigress

Posted on April 30, 2014 by 9minnon

Here’s a small passage these guys were discussing, from a book named My India by Jim Corbett: I once saw a tigress stalking a month-old kid. The ground was very open and the kid saw the tigress while she was … 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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Kudos To A Life …

Posted on April 1, 2014 by 9minnon

A life well lived … a life lived in a way that when the man died, the word that most of the people knew him were using was generous. The Sardar of English literature passed away a few days back. … Continue reading →

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Happy Holi

Posted on March 16, 2014 by 9minnon

Holi is the wonderful festival of colour, celebrated all over India in different and colourful ways. The festival of Holi has a number of legends attached to it. Here are some. When the demon king Hiranyakashyap wanted to kill his … Continue reading →

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Women’s Day

Posted on March 8, 2014 by 9minnon

Heard these guys joking about the idea of Women’s Day … Their story is that every day is women’s day. For a son, every day is about listening to Mom. Women’s Day. For an elder brother, every day is about … 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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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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Heritage Re-Presented

Posted on October 27, 2013 by 9minnon

This one’s about them discussing the topic of music. But instead of appreciating music, or exchanging notes about their favourites (if they discuss music, they must have favourites, i suppose), they were discussing about something which i find quite interesting … Continue reading →

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