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The Ethos Of Lahore

Posted on August 3, 2014 by 9minnon

These guys were talking about this video which is about Lahore. In this video, noted journalist Mubasher Lucman talks about Lahore. Lahore is one of the oldest cities in South Asia, with a history which spans more than 4000 years, … Continue reading →

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Black Holes & Quantum Gravity

Posted on July 25, 2014 by 9minnon

An eminently quotable quote, the principle for which I have applied here is … “Always get rid of the difficult bit in the title – it does less harm there than in the text” – Sir Humphrey Appleby Now that … Continue reading →

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Of Consciousness

Posted on July 19, 2014 by 9minnon

The other day, these guys were discussing the topic of consciousness. Out of the jumble of sounds (that’s usually what their discussion sounds like … unintelligible sounds), emerged a discussion about the nature of consciousness and the relationship between consciousness … Continue reading →

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The Narrative Continued

Posted on July 6, 2014 by 9minnon

Continuing from the earlier post about the Pakistani narrative about Hindu-Muslim relations in the sub-continent, and the idea that Pakistan is the real inheritor of the legacy of the Mughals, where we had asked who you think we are referring … Continue reading →

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Zakat and Sadka

Posted on June 28, 2014 by 9minnon

Laurel was explaining the other day the difference between two of the cornerstones of Islam, Zakat and Sadka. According to him, as both of them are about giving to those who need, sometimes there can be confusion about the purpose … 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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All Roads Lead To …

Posted on June 23, 2014 by 9minnon

If one were to go by what Hardy says, that would be Geylang. Right! So I know the pictures that conjures up, but there’s apparently a story behind that. Apparently, Hardy is in the habit of random walkabouts on weekends. … 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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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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Your Voice, Live from the Scene: WPrightnow

Posted on October 12, 2013 by 9minnon

If you write blogs, or if you read them, this seems to be something which can help change the way you look at current events. Your Voice, Live from the Scene: WPrightnow Having spent 2 days in the middle of … Continue reading →

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