Re: [Assam] information

2011-02-14 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
details. They may like to know the reason for collecting their contact details therefore please let me know why you want the list of blind schools in Assam. Regards, Bidyananda Barkakoty Guwahati Cell : 9435046211 --- On Sun, 13/2/11, Alpana B. Sarangapani wrote: From: Alpana B. Sarangapani

Re: [Assam] assam Digest, Vol 67, Issue 15

2011-02-14 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
message with subject or body 'help' to > assam-requ...@assamnet.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > assam-ow...@assamnet.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of assam digest..." >

[Assam] Egypt again

2011-02-14 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Egypt's Youth Leaders Praise Military: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703584804576143824048718898.html ___ assam mailing list assam@assamnet.org http://assamnet.org/mailman/lis

Re: [Assam] information

2011-02-13 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
them and get all the information including contact details. > They may like to know the reason for collecting their contact details > therefore please let me know why you want the list of blind schools in Assam. > > Regards, > > Bidyananda Barkakoty > Guwahati > Cell : 94

[Assam] information

2011-02-12 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Anybody has any idea about how many 'blind schools' are there in Assam? And at least some of thier contact information? Thanks for your help in advance. You can send it to me directly, if you wish! -A. Sarangapani Houston, Texas. “Many persons have a wrong idea of what constitutes true h

Re: [Assam] Aid sought to curb stray dog menace

2011-02-12 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
GREAT news. This is what a civilized society would do. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message- From: "Dr. Sashanka" Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2011 17:56:11 To: ; Subject: [Assam] Aid sought to curb stray dog menace   http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110208/jsp/northeast/story_1355

Re: [Assam] From ToI?

2011-02-11 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Perhaps the correction needs start with Chidambaram himself? Heard that he is one of the most corrupt with blessings from Karunanidhi et el. Etia mur Madraazot juwa baat bondho hol neki? :) Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message- From: Chan Mahanta Date: Sat, 12 Feb 20

Re: [Assam] Kokrajhar Medical College foundation laid The Assam Tribune(12.02.2011)

2011-02-11 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
This is great. Glad to learn about this (4th only?) medical college in Assam. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message- From: Buljit Buragohain Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:55:44 To: ; ; ; ; ; ; Subject: [Assam] Kokrajhar Medical College foundation laid The Assam Tribune

[Assam] Something ineresting

2011-02-10 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Watch Outsourced - comes in NBC @ 8:30 PM every Thursday. It's hilarious though it can be taken as insult or embarrassing by some sometimes. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T ___ assam mailing list assam@assamnet.org http://assamnet.org/mailman/listinfo/

Re: [Assam] (no subject)

2011-02-10 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
spond only if you're not coming (the expression "regrets only" is reserved for that instance). It means the host needs a definite head count for the planned event, and needs it by the date specified on the invitation. On Feb 10, 2011, at 2:42 PM, Alpana B. Sarangap

[Assam] (no subject)

2011-02-10 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Is not it necessary to RSVP (respond, if you please!) Even if you are Not going to attend a program? Some people said they do not think it is necessary if they plan not to attend. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T ___ assam mailing list assam@assamnet

Re: [Assam] Secularism--Desi Style

2011-02-10 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
I thought they built a temple right in the middle of the court house! If they did, then yes, it won't be secularism that they followed. But it's a democratic country alright, that's why questions like this can go to the court! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message- Fr

Re: [Assam] [Assam Society] Assamese Music Website.

2011-02-07 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Hi C'da: In case you did not know :), it means Oxom - the way you would probably write 'Assam', but not necessarily have been or needs to be accepted by all. Now before some one asks me, what it is?, just because they might be upset with me for some other reason, it is 'Okhom', Osom - one

Re: [Assam] A Cold Day in Houston ?

2011-02-03 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Houston ? > > > > Hi A: > > > > > > From your note and Dilip's, it sounds like you all are walking into a Cold > > Day in H. Hope it is not some kind > > of an oxymoron :-). > > > > Enjoy and stay warm. > > > > c-da > &

Re: [Assam] A Cold Day in Houston ?

2011-02-03 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
alking into a Cold > Day in H. Hope it is not some kind > of an oxymoron :-). > > Enjoy and stay warm. > > c-da > > > > > > > > > On Feb 3, 2011, at 7:10 PM, Alpana B. Sarangapani wrote: > > > Dear all: > > > > Fina

[Assam] Snow

2011-02-03 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Dear all: Finally, it IS going to snow in Houston tomorrow. Our college closed @ 5PM today and will stay closed until Saturday, as there's been warning about the danger of sleet etc. all over the news. We understand the weather has been very harsh in many parts of this planet, even in Guwahat

[Assam] Quote of the day

2011-01-31 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
"Decide that you want it more than you are afraid of it." -Bill Cosby Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T ___ assam mailing list assam@assamnet.org http://assamnet.org/mailman/listinfo/assam_assamnet.org

Re: [Assam] This reminds me of your bees Chandan Da

2011-01-30 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
.and who would know more than him that the "Assamese bees" don't buzz like the real bees unless that honey that will be produced if worked together doesn't bring us: glamour and fame, no matter how sweet or nutritious honey that might be. > From: mikemah...@hotmail.com >

Re: [Assam] [SupportAChild-Assam] Pragyalaya Soles For Tots photos

2011-01-29 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
oups related to Assam hoping more people with some interest and drive will step forward. Thanks again! Sincerely, Alpana B. Sarangapani Houston, Texas. To: supportachild-as...@yahoogroups.com CC: w.sa...@indiawijzer.nl; palla...@gmail.com; ankurb...@gmail.com; chand

[Assam] FW: Get Ready - One Day Without Shoes is Coming

2011-01-29 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2011 08:20:06 -0800 From: tom...@tomsshoes.com To: absarangap...@hotmail.com Subject: Get Ready - One Day Without Shoes is Coming If you are not able to view the images in this email, click here. To ensure your TOMS email is delivered to your inbox, p

Re: [Assam] [SupportAChild-Assam] Pride of Assam

2011-01-28 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Dear Wahid-da: Hearty congratulations from both of us. You make us proud. Sincerely, -alpana and Ram To: friendsofassa...@yahoogroups.com; supportachild-as...@yahoogroups.com; northeastin...@yahoogroups.com; assamsoci...@yahoogroups.com CC: assam@assamnet.org From: ankur_

Re: [Assam] [SupportAChild-Assam] Pragyalaya Soles For Tots photos

2011-01-28 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
during the launch of the project at Parijat Academy and encouragement. While getting directly involved in such projects I realize the need and the enormity of the challenges. Thank you! Sincerely, -Alpana B. Sarangapani Houston, Texas. USA To: supportachild-as...@yahoogroups.com

[Assam] National Anthem of India

2011-01-27 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Watch this touching short video of children "singing" The Silent Indian National Anthem - a friend of ours just sent it to me...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk02qPlnS2E ___ assam mailing list assam@

Re: [Assam] Bookshare India

2011-01-27 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
We will be willing to start this with donating it for the first year for the Jorhat and a couple of other blind schools, if the other Associations at Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai and other Associations in India would sponsor the other blind schools in Assam. The school will of course h

[Assam] rupees

2011-01-27 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Anybody has the ASCII code for the rupees sign or do you have to download the font? Thanks! ___ assam mailing list assam@assamnet.org http://assamnet.org/mailman/listinfo/assam_assamnet.org

[Assam] Bookshare India

2011-01-27 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Rs. 400/year for 5000 books. It will be great for the Blind school in Jorhat and all the others in Assam and everywhere else in India. Here is the link: http://www.bookshare.org/?c=en_IN __

Re: [Assam] Cost of living

2011-01-24 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
public transport > system and make people travel just like those from the rest of the > world. American love affairs with fuel guzzlers need to end. > JS > > On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 4:46 AM, Alpana B. Sarangapani < > absarangap...@hotmail.com> wrote: > > > Just pa

[Assam] Cost of living

2011-01-23 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Just paid $3.12/gallon of gas/patrol even with my Kroger discount card ($.03 off per gallon unless u spent $100 on grocery from Kroger only for that month, as you know, - $.10 off then). Can u believe that? It's like you eat or buy gas for the week!! And then this layoffs and the furlows that

Re: [Assam] Magh Bihu in Delhi (Alpana B. Sarangapani )

2011-01-18 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
samnet.org > Subject: Re: [Assam] Magh Bihu in Delhi (Alpana B. Sarangapani ) > > Hi Alpana Ba, > > I was not aware that Leon Baker is your nephew. I had visited Leon's quite a > few > times. This time during Uruka celebrations in Gurgaon, he also participated > along

Re: [Assam] Guwahati

2011-01-18 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
g way before and after we reached Chandrapur. > From: cmaha...@gmail.com > Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2011 21:46:03 -0600 > To: assam@assamnet.org > Subject: Re: [Assam] Guwahati > > *** The chaos would have been created elsewhere A, namely Chandrapur :-). > > > > > &

[Assam] Guwahati

2011-01-18 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
I found out this time that some in Assam feel that if the capital was shifted to Chandrapur as originally it was planned, Guwahati would not have faced this chaotic situation. Would it have been better?

Re: [Assam] Fwd: Life Sketch of Mr Wahid Saleh

2011-01-18 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Great article with the great picture, Manoj. Thanks for letting us know about Wahid-da's life and his quotes. They make so much sense. Wahid-da makes us proud, his selfless work is inspiring and soul touching. > Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:48:08 +0530 > From: dasm...@gmail.com

Re: [Assam] Magh Bihu in Delhi

2011-01-17 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
I heard of Leon, but havenot met him. Pl give me his email and contact no. May be you can put in a word too! I'll go and check it out myself. Thanks for the wishes! Just now I came back from Uruka, which was great fun! Regards Manoj On 1/15/11, Alpana B. Sarangapani wrote: >

Re: [Assam] Magh Bihu in Delhi

2011-01-15 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
We missed attending this by about 10 days, Manoj. We were in Gurgaon and flew from there on the 6th, just too bad! :( Visited my cousin sister, nephew and his wife and daughter while we were there. My nephew, Leon Baker, has opened Leon's, a fabulous restaurant - the outdoor (and indoor) han

Re: [Assam] [SupportAChild-Assam] Friends

2011-01-12 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
nd interact with the recievers with those innocent faces, brought a feeling of "fulfillment" of responsibilities as a human being. It is above and beyond of any type of name and/or fame that I could gain in life. May we continue to have this mindset for the rest of our lives. Thank

Re: [Assam] Delhi IGI airport

2011-01-09 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
I just hope the maintenance of the facilities, the usual weak link, > continues. I was concerned by broken and un-repaired drywall already, in six > months > between March and November. > > Now if Dilli can clean up its air a tad bit, everyone could breathe a lot > easier :-).

Re: [Assam] ULFA's CHANGE OF HEART AFTER 30 YEARS

2011-01-09 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Oxanti, Oxanti koi Xantik khedilu, etiahe bujilu taar mulya-he, Guru Xongkor > From: baru...@hotmail.com > To: assam@assamnet.org > Date: Sun, 9 Jan 2011 14:31:42 -0600 > Subject: [Assam] ULFA's CHANGE OF HEART AFTER 30 YEARS > > > “We want dialogue without any pre-condition.

Re: [Assam] ‘Gogoi family has Rs 18-crore property in US’

2011-01-09 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
For India: Even a flat (with 3+ bedrooms) could cost crores of rupees in the metropolitan cities in India. Even ordinary people like us talk in lakhs, if not in crores. For the US: For 2 professionals having 2 houses (especially in the NE part where real estate carries an inflated rate) of 3

[Assam] Delhi IGI airport

2011-01-07 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
The new IGI airport in Delhi they've built. is stunningly beautiful. and the service? yes, that is also great! There was no line to wait on, in fact, they called us to the counter - right away - what an experience! ! It can be said that the overall standard of Delhi airport is one of the 1st

Re: [Assam] High Dams in Arunachal and Assam

2010-12-07 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
What is the best way to resolve the flood problem of Assam? > From: cmaha...@gmail.com > Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2010 12:06:15 -0600 > To: assam@assamnet.org > Subject: Re: [Assam] High Dams in Arunachal and Assam > > > On Dec 6, 2010, at 7:11 AM, Jyotirmoy Sharma wrote: > > > My knowledge on thi

[Assam] sheet music

2010-11-30 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Are there any sheet music available for sale for Assamese and Hindi filmi songs? If so, where do you buy them from? Thanks for any help! ___ assam mailing list assam@assamnet.org http://assamnet

Re: [Assam] Microcredit-- Will it work for Assam -- the totally non- productive Consumer Economy?

2010-11-30 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Good to hear from you, C'da. Welcome back! You are you back, aren't you? Can't guess. I thought it was working great for the women that do the cleaning etc., work in people's houses, no? > From: cmaha...@gmail.com > Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:31:03 -0600 > To: assam@assamnet.org

Re: [Assam] Kalpana Lajmi & Bhupen Hazarika

2010-11-17 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Great article about Bhupen Hazarika with factual and unbiased information. Sri Hazarika's contribution to Assam and the Assamese culture has been beautifully presented. An appreciative article, and looking at everything from a positive perspective makes it a 'must read' for all Assamese that

Re: [Assam] 20th Anniversary

2010-11-15 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
h the tales to tell twenty years later …J J Regards, Santanu. -Original Message- From: Alpana B. Sarangapani [mailto:absarangap...@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 3:08 PM To: Roy, Santanu; assam@assamnet.org Subject: Re: [Assam] 20th Anniversary Yes, Debu! That

Re: [Assam] 20th Anniversary

2010-11-15 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
What's the difference? Can we just pretend, if there was one? :) Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message- From: Chan Mahanta Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 01:54:56 To: Cc: Subject: Re: [Assam] 20th Anniversary On Nov 15, 2010, at 7:25 PM, Manoj Das wrote: > Dipankarda > > It was

Re: [Assam] 20th Anniversary

2010-11-15 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Yes, Debu! That is a great service you all have started and are providing us. Happy Anniversary to you pioneers. About reminding our yonger days, Santanu, some of us are at the stage that we can't even remember - it's so far behind! :) Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message-

Re: [Assam] Happy Diwali!

2010-11-08 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
to sleep. > > Can't wait to leave town tomorrow for the peace and quiet of rural > upper Assam. > > But appreciate your good wishes, as always. > > c-da > > > > > On Nov 6, 2010, at 4:06 PM, Alpana B. Sarangapani wrote: >

[Assam] Happy Diwali!

2010-11-06 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Happy Diwali to all of you. It's a good day for Assam Net to become 'normal'. Best wishes, - A. Sarangapani Houston, Texas. ___ assam mailing list assam@assamnet.org http://assamnet.org/m

[Assam] Happy Lakshmi Puja

2010-10-22 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Happy Lokkhi Puja to all of you. May you all continue to have the 'joi-joi moi-moi obostha' to have access to a computer to write something in Assam Net and revive it with all your constructive ideas. Best, -A. Sarangapani Houston, Texas. I sent this once before, i hope you get it this

Re: [Assam] Indiaz 1st bullet trains!

2010-10-07 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
high speed trains! TVG, Shangkaisen(?), Transrapid in France,Japan.and China. Last July I boardrd a Maglev in Shanghai that could travel @450 kmph. China is building 18 bullet lines across the country. On 10/7/10, Alpana B. Sarangapani wrote: > > > what are bullet trains? are they bullet pro

Re: [Assam] Indiaz 1st bullet trains!

2010-10-07 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
oh' never mind, I was acting like a dummy (if I am not really one, that is!), I rode in one of these, I think, while going from france to london. > From: absarangap...@hotmail.com > To: assam@assamnet.org > Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 13:12:15 -0500 > Subject: Re: [Assam] Indiaz 1st bulle

Re: [Assam] Indiaz 1st bullet trains!

2010-10-07 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
what are bullet trains? are they bullet proof? I guess i can look it up. > Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 23:36:53 +0530 > From: dasm...@gmail.com > To: assam@assamnet.org > Subject: [Assam] Indiaz 1st bullet trains! > > Delhi Sonepat Panipat will soon be connected with swanky bullet trains >

Re: [Assam] bor bhal kotha

2010-10-07 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Yes, indeed a great news. Moi apply korim buli bhabi thoisu. > Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 12:53:30 +0530 > From: dasm...@gmail.com > To: assam@assamnet.org > Subject: [Assam] bor bhal kotha > > http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=oct0710/at09 > > Past WeekPast Mont

Re: [Assam] New Language Discovered in Arunachal

2010-10-06 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Yes, thanks C'da. I also heard about this on NPR yesterday. Two teenagers were singing a rap (kinda) song in that language so the youngsters would be interested in it at leastthey are trying...they said. Here is another link to it: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1

[Assam] to the Kindle owners

2010-10-06 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
For those that have a Kindle, and for those who are interested. Downloading this book is free - and it is for today only... Title/Author: Blue Boy/Rakesh Satyal ...Those that are not interested, remember there is a Delete (or Backspace) button, usually on the right side of your keyboard. >

Re: [Assam] Gold haul by India

2010-10-06 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
That's good. Soon we will be able to say 'jookor mukhot sun poril' including to the ones who are making the monkey menace some national news. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message- From: Manoj Das Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2010 12:13:43 To: Subject: [Assam] Gold haul by India India

[Assam] Tripura also now

2010-10-05 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
>From The Assam Tribune: http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=oct0510/at034 ___ assam mailing list assam@assamnet.org http://assamnet.org/mailman/listinfo/assam_assamnet.or

Re: [Assam] The economist magazine- How India's growth will outpace China's

2010-10-04 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
that's great! I hope so too. It should happen, even after I am gone. Talking about gold/jewelry... At least they appreciate 22K gold. In some places, they find my yellow gold chain outlandish, though, the trend is changing. I see people wearing gaudy things (not just jewelry, even bare/par

Re: [Assam] CWG and Desi-demokrasy in Action ( or is it UdokBheta-rokhiya Pota Sorkar)

2010-09-30 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Thanks, Krishnendu. I should have known better. Yes, we will be proud if everything goes well. Let's hope for it. Also, as long as the hotel prices do not shoot up when I show up there in winter (bad idea to fly to/from Delhi in the winter?), well that's the only good deal we got with the risi

Re: [Assam] CWG and Desi-demokrasy in Action ( or is it Udok Bheta-rokhiya Pota Sorkar)

2010-09-30 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
'Beya nojor diya-bilakor mukh aaru ontor, duitaai aandhar-ko'la, bujilu baaru', but what is 'lohoo', Manoj? Hope it's not something that can't be explained here on the net. Good defense! > Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 21:42:02 +0530 > From: dasm...@gmail.com > To: assam@assamnet.org > S

[Assam] Bhupen Hazarika: A living legend of Assam

2010-09-08 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Here is a great article on Bhupen Hazarika - enjoy and learn! http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/showpage.asp?id=sep0810,6,420,111,996,984 ___ assam mailing list assam@assamnet.org http://as

Re: [Assam] Debojit Saha honoured in London

2010-09-02 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
This is great. Thanks for the forward. Debojit has become a familiar face on Zee, StarPlus, Sony etc. His talent, humility and down to earth nature are remarkable. BTW, for those who did not know, 11 year old Jeetu Moni Kalita of Guwahati became the champion of Zee Dance India Dance L'I'll M

Re: [Assam] From ToI - About Prosperous and Peaceful Gujarat

2010-08-29 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
end the reviews soon. :) Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message- From: Chan Mahanta Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:16:30 To: Subject: Re: [Assam] From ToI - About Prosperous and Peaceful Gujarat Does it matter  :-) ? On Aug 29, 2010, at 6:36 PM, Alpana B. Sarangapani wrote:

Re: [Assam] From ToI - About Prosperous and Peaceful Gujarat

2010-08-29 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Is the title of the article different? > From: cmaha...@gmail.com > To: assam@assamnet.org > Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:58:20 -0500 > Subject: [Assam] From ToI - About Prosperous and Peaceful Gujarat > > http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/opinions/6456957.cms > > __

Re: [Assam] Ramayana in Comic form

2010-08-19 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
That's what I was going to say. Can we or should we bear with this type of behavior here in Assam Net? I can't believe in today's world this type of mentality is still there. I thought it was a passe`. -ABS Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message- From: Chan Mahanta Date: Thu, 1

Re: [Assam] Fw: Bangladeshis -the flip side of the story

2010-08-19 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
And I know exactly how a BROAD LITTLE Assamese mind can get a good chuckle over a subtle but meaningful starting line. It was like a long awaited opportunity, can't be an instant comment to entertain Others jokingly. That's how a silent politician mind works. I wouldn't waste my energy on anyth

Re: [Assam] Ramayana in Comic form

2010-08-18 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Great link, Sushanta. I will save it for my little niece to read, enjoy and learn a bit of her cultural heritage at the same from there, when she grows up. Thank you !! > From: pragyan.ts...@gmail.com > Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:00:05 +0530 > To: assam@assamnet.org; xo...@go

Re: [Assam] 121 goats and a buffalo sacrificed at Kamakhya Temple following the recent victory of the UPA led Indian Government

2008-07-28 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
And in the same Hindu scriptures, it's written: "Ahinsa, the law of noninjury, is the Hindu's first duty in fulfilling religious obligations to God and God's creation as defined by Vedic scripture." Is it that hard to understand what it means?? “In order to make spiritual progress you

Re: [Assam] Fw: Goru Bihu performance in ASSAM2008

2008-07-23 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
That was great, Ganesh. Thanks for sending it to us. Also enjoyed all the items by the very talented and handsome duo, Rick and Nick. “In order to make spiritual progress you must be patient like a tree and humble like a blade of grass.” > Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:32:44 -0700>

Re: [Assam] IE: corruption in the parliament

2008-07-22 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
In the same country, is keeping Ripun Bora in Tihar jail (before a trial) justified? “In order to make spiritual progress you must be patient like a tree and humble like a blade of grass.” > Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:12:56 -0700> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: > assam@assamne

Re: [Assam] House plants

2008-07-21 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
sy one. They too > like good amount of indirect light. > But they should NOT be over-watered. > Water the plant only when the > soil surface is completely dry. Thorough > watering once every two > weeks or so will suffice. Fertilize with weak ( > half the recommended >

Re: [Assam] Murder Most Foul- ambika shukla pls stand up and send a clarification

2008-07-21 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Hi Ram: Yesterday the amount of Texas Jalapenos were much more in my breakfast. Hence the "outburst". Of course you can write and support anyone, for any topic, and at any time. I pulled the 'age rank' on you. I took the leeway, if I didn't take that with you, where else could I have take

[Assam] House plants

2008-07-20 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
We have a Croton plant that has only green leaves. How to change the color of the plant to red or reddish yellow? Any help, C'da? Also, even the pothos are not doing very well. What kind of plant food do they need? Thanks!! “In order to make spiritual progress you must be patient like

Re: [Assam] Murder Most Foul- ambika shukla pls stand up and send a clarification

2008-07-20 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Great to hear from you, Ram. I just wanted to butt in here to make a few things clear. This "story" has been doing the rounds for the last 10 days or so. Right from the beginning, I have not read any one writing that torturing the dog 'Kali' was the right thing to do. Everyone has said that

Re: [Assam] Murder Most Foul

2008-07-19 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
>prevalent. I would personally like to see this practice of eating dogs >>stopped by law if possible as they are such lovely family friends. Perhaps, >>that will open a can of worms! If that worked, I would likie to go a few steps forward and ask everyone to stop eating meat altogether.

Re: [Assam] Murder Most Foul - Pets ( URGENT PLS)

2008-07-19 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Evidence, Bikash. I am talking about evidence. Even in the "fairest" court (human court, that is) of law, even murderers get away scot-free due to lack of enough evidence. In this case, was there a case filed? Do we have those people of that village to give evidence? And yes, I do have a s

Re: [Assam] Murder Most Foul - Pets ( URGENT PLS)

2008-07-19 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
I see that we need to address a few things and concentrate our efforts on those only: The mindset of the other Indians about the "North-Eastern" (NE) Indians needs to go through a change. We need to help them see the correct picture. This can be done by writing to newspapers and other media,

Re: [Assam] Murder Most Foul

2008-07-15 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
> One should learn to > look at issues critically. And one should also know to keep issues separate. Comparing one crime with another can't bring an excuse to cruelty. Cruelty need to be stopped, not indulged by other examples. While I don't agree with revoking the degrees, I am also of th

[Assam] Success Story: Greenwood Resort owned by Asha Bora

2008-07-13 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
I forgot to mention their web sites which say it all: http://greenwoodresort.in/ http://greenwoodresort.in/ “In order to make spiritual progress you must be patient like a tree and humble like a blade of grass.” > Write to Asha Bora of Guwahati. She has a business (ver

Re: [Assam] Washington DC meet at Indian embassy

2008-07-13 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Write to Asha Bora of Guwahati. She has a business (very successful multiple business projects in the same place). It's a beautiful hilltop resort called Greenwood Resorts Pvt. Ltd., which have different "huts" in the compound with restaurant tables (like many 'dhabas' they have in Assam now ne

Re: [Assam] GREENCOVER OVERSEAS

2008-07-12 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Thanks Bulu. We had a great time meeting with you in Panbazar. This is great news. When I open my "dream" store "Nature's" here in Texas, they will definitely be one main vendors. It would mainly be a little (health food) tea shop (just to relax and not just gossip) though, with a few bamb

Re: [Assam] Ulfa, Sovereignty and Assam

2008-07-10 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
ntellectuals willing to respond> to > popular views and needs are the right fit for> a region riven by politically > rooted violent> conflicts that have been going on for over half a> century; > then your commitments to a democratic> ethos needs serious re-examina

Re: [Assam] Ulfa, Sovereignty and Assam

2008-07-08 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
and ginger. “In order to make spiritual progress you must be patient like a tree and humble like a blade of grass.” > Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2008 10:54:49 -0500> To: assam@assamnet.org> From: [EMAIL > PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [Assam] Ulfa, Sovereignty and Assam>

Re: [Assam] Ulfa, Sovereignty and Assam

2008-07-08 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
gt; a > century; then your commitments to a democratic > ethos needs serious > re-examination, don't you > think :-)?> > c-da> > > > > > > > > > At 11:52 PM > -0500 7/7/08, Alpana B. Sarangapani wrote:> >IMO, it is indeed a scholarly >

Re: [Assam] Grumbling GAME

2008-07-08 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
I was in the process of collecting some courage to say the same thing. :) It was disheartening to read that coming from a person like Uttam. “In order to make spiritual progress you must be patient like a tree and humble like a blade of grass.” > Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2008

Re: [Assam] Ulfa, Sovereignty and Assam

2008-07-07 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
IMO, it is indeed a scholarly piece, but sounds pessimistic. Some portions are beyond my understanding and knowledge (like who would be good as a governor), but as an ordinary person, I would like to think that this is at least the beginning of the peace process. Cheers!! “I

[Assam] FW: [Posoowa] June 2008 issue of Posoowa published. Please download the PDF magazine & visit the website

2008-07-04 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Hello Assam Netters: Here is an article that Ankur wrote on the library that we initiated at Parijat Academy to help the children of that village and other backward areas near it. Well! any child can go to that library and exchange information with the scholars there. http://www.posoowa.org/

Re: [Assam] Why this IIM-A graduate sells vegetables?

2008-07-04 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
> This is commendable. The gentleman has gone from a job seeker to a job> > creator. More power to him. I agree wholeheartedly. What we people (should) think of doing, he practically did it. “In order to make spiritual progress you must be patient like a tree and humble like a blade

Re: [Assam] Strange

2008-06-30 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Yes, Uttam. Please explain. We have been on the road for quite some time and haven't been able to check the mail-box so frequently, so are clueless. “In order to make spiritual progress you must be patient like a tree and humble like a blade of grass.” > Date:

Re: [Assam] [asom] tourism in NEI

2008-06-25 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Hi C'da: I think generally people do like to hear first-hand information from people of a particular state, inspite of all the information from the media and other sources. Reading the doctor's post, there does seem to be a dash of condescension (spelling?), when he mention

Re: [Assam] ALAXOT SANG POTA

2008-06-20 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
10:34 PM> Subject: Re: > [Assam] Fw: Letter to the Editor.> > > > Akakhot sang pota,the English > equivalent of which will be : To build castle> > in the air.> > > > Alaxor > laru means: something very dear.> > > > I could be in error.>

Re: [Assam] Fw: Letter to the Editor.

2008-06-13 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
I think Mukul-da is right. It is 'aakaaxot saang pota' (meaning 'xunyot'), not 'aalaaxot'. And you are right, Aalaax is used for 'Alaaxor Laaru', meaning 'oti-moromor' - very precious, apple of the eye, need I go on? :) “In order to make spiritual progress you must be patient like a

Re: [Assam] Fw: Letter to the Editor.

2008-06-13 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
I neglected to make one point clear. Yes, since it started in the Sentinel, it has to be finished/striaghtened in there only. Or else, the Sentinel readers woudl have a bad impression on us. :) Then coming back to Dilip Deka's valid point - if we're so concerned, why are we writing/discuss

Re: [Assam] Fw: Letter to the Editor.

2008-06-13 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
> Discussing this subject in the Sentinel, an English newspaper, is the same as > discussing the topic of death of Oxomiya bhaxa in English that Kamal Deka > complained about. What happened to the Assamese newspapers? Are they not at > the same intellectual level?> There is one good reason for u

[Assam] The 90 year old graduate

2008-06-12 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25118135/>1=43001 “In order to make spiritual progress you must be patient like a tree and humble like a blade of grass.” _ It’s easy to add contacts from Facebook and other social sites thr

[Assam] Nepal's king to vacate palace

2008-06-11 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/details.asp?id=jun1108/at011 “In order to make spiritual progress you must be patient like a tree and humble like a blade of grass.” _ Now you can invite friends from Faceb

Re: [Assam] Another View of Things/Who Pays the Price for India's "Corporate Welfare"?

2008-06-10 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
There is an excellent book very much related to this topic called: The Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid: Eradicating Poverty through Profits by C. K. Prahalad, published by Wharton School Publishing. Business Success Stories from the Bottom of the Pyramid (BOP) consist part II of the book

Re: [Assam] NYTimes.com: Inside Gate, India's Good Life; Outside, the Servants' Slums

2008-06-09 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
e are not suggestions. These are the "tenets" that we accept or make for ourselves as adults to make ourselves guilt-free. “In order to make spiritual progress you must be patient like a tree and humble like a blade of grass.” > Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 18:29:34 -0500>

Re: [Assam] NYTimes.com: Inside Gate, India's Good Life; Outside, the Servants' Slums

2008-06-09 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Are we talking about these in greater sense or in an Indian setting? If corruption is eradicated, some of these "private monies" would become public again. > And WHY should private entities be held responsible for the PUBLIC > > authorities' dereliction of duty> in not providing such fundam

Re: [Assam] Help Please!

2008-06-09 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Thanks Krishnenduwill do that. Wal-Mart is my favorite store. :) I think the school also has a few DVDs that are in the computers, and hopefully they will work in them as well. That way they would have choices for all different groups. I also wanted to mention this here for all..

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