[Assam] Happy Holidays!

2012-12-23 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Wish all our friends here a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. Isn't it relaxing that 2012 is (almost) over, especially Dec. 21? : ) Warm regards, -Ram Alpana B. Sarangapani Houston (Spring), Texas. USA ___ assam mailing list assam

Re: [Assam] Any khar-khuwas...

2012-11-21 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
through to be someone in life... I'll narrate about it sometime. thanks and regards On Fri, Nov 16, 2012 at 8:01 PM, Alpana B. Sarangapani absarangap...@hotmail.com wrote: How nice! Even I am so proud of her, Manoj! It is heartwarming to see successful young Assamese women venturing out

Re: [Assam] Any khar-khuwas...

2012-11-16 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
. BBM PIN: 27FF078B Pl send her a mail, she will respond. A copy of this mail is Cced to her. Warm regards Manoj On Thu, Nov 15, 2012 at 11:39 PM, Alpana B. Sarangapani absarangap...@hotmail.com wrote: In Jakarta, Indonesia? Please contact me! Thanks! -Alpana B. Sarangapani

Re: [Assam] Any khar-khuwas...

2012-11-16 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
.. did BSc from Cotton and MSC Tech from Indian Institute of Mines, Dhanbad.. On Fri, Nov 16, 2012 at 5:49 PM, Alpana B. Sarangapani absarangap...@hotmail.com wrote: Oh Great, Manoj. Thanks so much. I will write to her shortly. -baideu Sent from my iPad On Nov 16, 2012, at 3:58

[Assam] Any khar-khuwas...

2012-11-15 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
In Jakarta, Indonesia? Please contact me! Thanks! -Alpana B. Sarangapani Sent from my iPhone ___ assam mailing list assam@assamnet.org http://assamnet.org/mailman/listinfo/assam_assamnet.org

[Assam] Influence of Sanskrit

2012-11-15 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
There are so many Sanskrit (along with many other languages) words that are borrowed and used in Indonesia that it is going to be an easy task to learn the language, if one wants to, that is! Sent from my iPhone ___ assam mailing list

Re: [Assam] Gajari: the Best of Assamese Jokes

2012-11-15 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Not bad, Buljit. Enjoyed Them. Thanks! : ) Sent from my iPad On Nov 15, 2012, at 7:02 PM, Buljit Buragohain buluas...@yahoo.co.in wrote: Gajari (http://gajari.blogspot.in/ ) : the Best of Assamese Jokes . Gajari Blog is a collection of the best rib-tickling Assamese Unique Jokes

Re: [Assam] Hot News from USA

2012-11-14 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Mahanta cmaha...@gmail.com wrote: He is still a Congressman you know, lame duck as he is. But it is appalling to see the pea-brained people that are in the Science Subcommittee. It is a pathetic joke. On Nov 13, 2012, at 7:02 PM, Alpana B. Sarangapani absarangap

Re: [Assam] Hot News from USA

2012-11-13 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
It has (or is) never been a hot topic even to think or discuss about it, let alone be tensed about it. : ) Sent from my iPhone On Nov 13, 2012, at 12:29 PM, Chan Mahanta cmaha...@gmail.com wrote: Folks, I am greatly relieved to share a terrific piece of news that many of us Markhowas

Re: [Assam] Hot News from USA

2012-11-13 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Committee? Sent from my iPad On Nov 13, 2012, at 3:20 PM, Chan Mahanta cmaha...@gmail.com wrote: I didn't get that, A. On Nov 13, 2012, at 3:14 PM, Alpana B. Sarangapani absarangap...@hotmail.com wrote: But that would have made India's cases similar to that, stronger, don't you

[Assam] Happy Diwali!

2012-11-12 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
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Re: [Assam] A New Blog Site

2012-11-03 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
and unspoken motive. Guess what? On Nov 2, 2012, at 9:19 PM, Alpana B. Sarangapani absarangap...@hotmail.com wrote: If you did not like the RiverLinks project how would you like this project which talks about building dams? Taking care of the flood problem

Re: [Assam] Re Oxom Xagors

2012-11-03 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
learn something everyday. Who knows, you may open my close mind! :-) On Nov 2, 2012, at 2:04 PM, Alpana B. Sarangapani absarangap...@hotmail.com wrote: Yes, i saw that and read some of it. Thanks to Babul. To be honest, I am just too afraid to comment now. : ) On Nov 2

Re: [Assam] A New Blog Site

2012-11-02 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
if there could be problems with the scheme. And if so what? c-da On Nov 1, 2012, at 8:57 PM, Alpana B. Sarangapani absarangap...@hotmail.com wrote: Thul-mulkoi - in text version, can it be explained, what is this Oxom -Xaagor that Mukul-da and now you are talking about, C-da

Re: [Assam] A New Blog Site

2012-11-02 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
you with praise. Wouldn't that be nice? So, go ahead and do share your thoughts. We will all be the richer for it. Personally, I learn something everyday. Who knows, you may open my close mind! :-) On Nov 2, 2012, at 2:04 PM, Alpana B. Sarangapani absarangap...@hotmail.com

Re: [Assam] A New Blog Site

2012-11-01 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Thul-mulkoi - in text version, can it be explained, what is this Oxom -Xaagor that Mukul-da and now you are talking about, C-da? Sent from my iPad On Nov 1, 2012, at 5:07 PM, Chan Mahanta cmaha...@gmail.com wrote: Hello Assamnetters, Long time no talk. Decided to return to the ol'

[Assam] Khobor Eta Loisu...

2012-10-31 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Hope all our friends in the north east are doing okayhave been thinking about you. Sincerely, -Alpana B. Sarangapani Houston, Texas ___ assam mailing list assam@assamnet.org http

Re: [Assam] Khobor Eta Loisu...

2012-10-31 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
; assamsoci...@yahoogroups.com Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2012 09:43:52 -0500 Subject: [Assam] Khobor Eta Loisu... Hope all our friends in the north east are doing okayhave been thinking about you. Sincerely, -Alpana B. Sarangapani Houston, Texas

[Assam] test - pl. ignore

2012-10-03 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
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Re: [Assam] assam Digest, Vol 84, Issue 25

2012-08-01 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
in Assam (Chan Mahanta) 2. Re: The Center is Responsible for Ethnic Violence in Assam (Alpana B. Sarangapani) 3. Has Gurgaon failed as a Millennium City? (Ram Dhar) 4. Please provide Justice for Pritam and Punishment for Criminals. (Alpana B. Sarangapani

Re: [Assam] The Center is Responsible for Ethnic Violence in Assam

2012-07-30 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
some Kharkhowa anti-Indian type :-). Buty I could be wrong about that. On Jul 29, 2012, at 11:57 PM, Alpana B. Sarangapani wrote: How ridiculous! I am not sure if this is an opinion or quotes from somewhere else. Sent from my iPad On Jul 29, 2012, at 3:19

[Assam] Please provide Justice for Pritam and Punishment for Criminals.

2012-07-30 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
I just signed the petition Please provide Justice for Pritam and Punishment for Criminals. and wanted to see if you could help by adding your name. Our goal is to reach 10,000 signatures and we need more support. You can read more and sign the petition here:

Re: [Assam] The Center is Responsible for Ethnic Violence in Assam

2012-07-29 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
How ridiculous! I am not sure if this is an opinion or quotes from somewhere else. Sent from my iPad On Jul 29, 2012, at 3:19 PM, Rajen Barua baru...@hotmail.com wrote: The Center is Responsible for Ethnic Violence in Assam The ethnic violence in Assam should be an eye opener to

Re: [Assam] Assam search engine ‘Bisarok’

2012-07-18 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Bisarok could be both - a judge (noun), and a verb also - like, Aapuni Bisarok. So 'Bisarok' (for Search) does make sense to me. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 18, 2012, at 2:16 PM, Nava Thakuria navathaku...@yahoo.com wrote: very good initiative. but the word Bisarok does not mean

[Assam] Mails to Assam Net

2012-06-06 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
I have utmost respect for Bhuban-da and i do value his chosen posts and his decision at the same time. I know him from this very list only and have never met him or have spoken to him on a personal level, except for getting a few kind personal mails from him when we needed them - that's about

Re: [Assam] [assam] Eight Indian-Americans get medal for community service

2012-05-18 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Very nice. Thanks for sharing this. Hope to see some of us Assamese doing something similar in the near future. On May 17, 2012, at 11:04 PM, bhuban.baruah bbar...@aol.com wrote: Times of India (May 18, 2012) NEW YORK: Eight Indian-Americans are among the recipients of this year's

[Assam] Happy Bihu

2012-04-13 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Wish all my friends here a very happy Rongali Bihu and a happy new year. - Alpana B. Sarangapani Houston, Texas ___ assam mailing list assam@assamnet.org http://assamnet.org/mailman/listinfo/assam_assamnet.org

Re: [Assam] [assam] Dharun Ravi Denies Anti-Gay Bias

2012-03-23 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
It is extremely unfortunate and sad that Clements committed suicide. But Ravi did not plan and never imagined that it would go that far. It was a stupid move of an 18 year old to play a prank, a stupid (and cruel) prank, as he said. Isn't it amazing that concurrently a direct murderer is

Re: [Assam] Rome

2012-03-20 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
, it is a beautiful country along with history, arts. March was pretty cold (we went during spring break). Hope this will help little. Ajanta Rajen Ajanta Barua -Original Message- From: Alpana B. Sarangapani Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2012 3:20 PM To: assam@assamnet.org Subject: [Assam

[Assam] Rome

2012-03-18 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Anybody with good suggestions/ advice for touring in Italy and Greece? Please send me a mail. Thanks!!! -Alpana B. Sarangapani Houston, Texas. Sent from my iPad ___ assam mailing list assam@assamnet.org http://assamnet.org/mailman/listinfo

[Assam] NRI Budget 2012

2012-03-14 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Some points to be addressed for the NRIs: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topic/NRI-budget-2012. This might be of interest to you to follow up if you have or plan to invest in India. ___ assam

Re: [Assam] iPad

2012-03-08 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Hi Krishnendu: Glad to see your note here.. Not sure about the 3G iPads. iPads (WiFi) are handy and useful in hotels that have (free) WiFi access. For us, in December, it laid idle and asleep while we were in Guwahati. Tata Photon's has a portable WiFi router that can create a portable

[Assam] Wishes!

2012-01-13 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
A very happy Magh Bihu to all our friends here. -Alpana B Sarangapani Spring, Texas. Sent from my iPad ___ assam mailing list assam@assamnet.org http://assamnet.org/mailman/listinfo/assam_assamnet.org

[Assam] Happy 2012

2012-01-04 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
, Cochin, and Allepy which were great, but the best part of my India visit were the precious moments I could spend with my father. Will update you more once get back to Houstonam still in Chennai and running on a crazy schedule. With Best Wishes to all, Alpana B. Sarangapani

[Assam] Another great one

2011-12-09 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Dear all: Just wanted to share this soul- lightening poem with you on a dampening - xitore' xemeka raati... And if I go, while you are still here. Know that I live on, vibrating to a different measure, behind a thin veil you cannot see through. You will not see me so you must have faith.

Re: [Assam] Portrait

2011-12-08 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Great painting, Mahesh-da. The eyes are very lively. I think the eyes capture the essence of a portrait. Both of us like the portrait very much. Thank you for sharing. Sent from my iPad On Dec 8, 2011, at 2:31 PM, Mahesh Baishya mbais...@comcast.net wrote: Attached is a watercolor

[Assam] Confession??

2011-11-21 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
his soul and may he rest in eternal peace. Sincerely, -Alpana B. Sarangapani Houston, Texas. Reporting-MTA: dns;bay0-omc4-s7.bay0.hotmail.com Received-From-MTA: dns;BAY151-DS20 Arrival-Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 07:13:01 -0800 Final-Recipient

[Assam] Forgiving

2011-11-21 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Dear Netters: Just wanted to share this with you that though it is extremely hard to FORGIVE and almost takes a super calm mind to do it, it is possible. So, wanted to share this quote by none other than our very own Mahatma Gandhi, with you: The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the

Re: [Assam] Forgiving

2011-11-21 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
In reference to my other mail, being spiritual (and not necessarily religious) helps in a great way in doing just that (forgive). Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original Message- From: Alpana B. Sarangapani absarangap...@hotmail.com Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:09:47 To: assam

Re: [Assam] The Assamese Writing in the Unicode

2011-10-28 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Yes, Rabin Deka's pioneering efforts in creating and establishing the Assamese font in Unicode is highly commendable. I learnt from the Ratne group that he has been in continuous touch with Unicode. From: baru...@hotmail.com To: assam@assamnet.org Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2011

Re: [Assam] The Assamese Writing in the Unicode

2011-10-28 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Right, he invented the wheel already and provided the fonts to Unicode years ago. Now the question (after they changed the name) is coming about how to name it. We did vote for that, hopefully the Bengali speakers will agree with that. Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original

Re: [Assam] perfect world

2011-10-28 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
How I wish that people will comprehend the difference between public and private events and respect equal rights and stop playing political games! Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original Message- From: Alpana B. Sarangapani absarangap...@hotmail.com Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2011 22:28:25

Re: [Assam] perfect world

2011-10-27 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
to seeking the perfect world! :-) c-da On Oct 26, 2011, at 3:38 PM, Alpana B. Sarangapani wrote: I used to wish for separate lanes on the highways for 18 wheelers. Now I wish there were separate lanes for vans and station wagons as well, right side lanes

[Assam] perfect world

2011-10-26 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
I used to wish for separate lanes on the highways for 18 wheelers. Now I wish there were separate lanes for vans and station wagons as well, right side lanes, that is! But it is not a perfect world, is it?

Re: [Assam] [SupportAChild-Assam] greetings

2011-10-24 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
A very happy Diwali wishes to all. May this bright festival of Lights bring you health, strength, happiness and prosperity. God Bless! -Alpana B. Sarangapani Spring/Houston, Texas To: supportachild-as...@yahoogroups.com; friendsofassa...@yahoogroups.com From: lanu_

Re: [Assam] [assam] Why I left India (Again): Response from Chetan Bhagat

2011-10-24 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Nice stories. thanks for sending the link, very interesting. To: assam@assamnet.org From: bbar...@aol.com Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:56:48 -0400 CC: friendsofassa...@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Assam] [assam] Why I left India (Again): Response from Chetan Bhagat Dear

Re: [Assam] [NorthEastIndia] AFNA : Rickshaw Bank receives prestigious international economic development award

2011-10-09 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
I agree totally and fully with Dilip-da. I, too congratulate Dr. Das and all involved with the project. My information is based on the recent posts and newspaper reports only, of course. Now the million dollar question is: Is my or any one else's personal recognition here good enough or all

Re: [Assam] [Assam Society] Gogoi announces new scheme for students (The AssamTribune , 24.09.2011).

2011-09-23 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
I am all for students getting any opportunity to go forward in life. But for 50%? Can they afford to give that many computers? Great government, I would say! Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original Message- From: Buljit Buragohain buluas...@yahoo.co.in Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:11:13

Re: [Assam] US based Assamese Professor's Efforts for Assam - My article in Amar Asom today

2011-08-22 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Dear Mauyr: Thanks for sening out the link to us. I could read it fully now. As the title of this article suggests, it could have focused more/solely on Dr. Nath's wonderful work/efforts rather than including all the other people. Best wishes for all your work and literary contribution,

Re: [Assam] Barkakoty re-elected NETA Chairman (PTI).

2011-08-13 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Well deserved! Good to know this. Congratulations! - Alpana and Ram Sarangapani Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original Message- From: Buljit Buragohain buluas...@yahoo.co.in Date: Sun, 14 Aug 2011 01:48:39 To: assam@assamnet.org; assamonl...@yahoogroups.com;

Re: [Assam] [assam] HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS TO DR BULJIT BURAGOHAINFOR EARNING HIS DOCTORATE.

2011-08-13 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Yes, Congratulations again to Buljit from us...was disconnected from emaols for a couple of days. Hence the delay. - Alpana and Ram Satangapani Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original Message- From: bbar...@aol.com Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2011 08:51:46 To: assam@assamnet.org Cc:

Re: [Assam] Kopou Ful

2011-08-02 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Very beautiful, C'da. Just looked at it. Liked the color also, is that the only color for this variety? How long and how often do they normally bloom? I thought only during Bohag Bihu they come out. Anyway, thanks for letting us view it. Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original

Re: [Assam] (non) Acceptance of the US visa application fees at Guwahati

2011-07-25 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Good one, C'da. There was just no refernce to that mail. :) Hope you all are doing well. this is really me, writing. Regards, -Alpana From: cmaha...@gmail.com Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:55:06 -0500 To: assam@assamnet.org Subject: Re: [Assam] (non) Acceptance of the US

[Assam] Community colleges in Assam

2011-07-25 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Hi! Anybody in the know on how many Community Colleges are in Assam currently - Community College, not Junior Colleges that provide only 11th and 12th grades/classes. Community Colleges that would provide Associate degree/Diploma/certificate/prepare students directly for the job market

Re: [Assam] Immigrants -Good thing??

2011-07-02 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Wow! strong words, mm-da. Vary strong. I think my ancestors were in Kamauj in 1826. Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original Message- From: mc mahant mikemah...@hotmail.com Date: Sat, 2 Jul 2011 08:44:28 To: assam@assamnet.org Subject: [Assam] Immigrants -Good thing??    

Re: [Assam] Tarun Gogoi's eviction drive at Guwahati - behind the story!!

2011-06-28 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Was there a plan to relocate the people that were/are going to be evicted? How can a government contribute to the increase in the number of homeless people in its own region? ?? Isn't it their prior-most responsibility of the government to make sure that the people there are taken care of

Re: [Assam] superstition

2011-06-15 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Great links, Uttam. Thank you so much, I truly appreciate it. I agree, some of the proverbs come out to be true and even though they may not be all evidence based knowledge, I realize they are different from superstition. More later... The religious superstitions of women

Re: [Assam] ReSuperstitions

2011-06-15 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Hi Bhuban-da: Thanks for sending your random thoughts...they are enlightening and also are thought provoking. Why religion? Because, is not religion the bastion of superstitions? In other words, superstition is integral to religion. I don't think that is necessarily true - that is faith

[Assam] superstition

2011-06-13 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Is there a book written on supersition and how it has affected the Assamese society? Do you think the educated (including the 'Bilaat-Ferot' or the ones still living in 'Bilaat') could clear their minds from the 'elandhu-kolia' or superstitious beliefs? Also, are all proverbs

Re: [Assam] What do you make out of this?

2011-06-04 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
? :-) Now, Baideo, do not beat the hell out of me! Uttam Kumar Borthakur --- On Sat, 4/6/11, Alpana B. Sarangapani absarangap...@hotmail.com wrote: From: Alpana B. Sarangapani absarangap...@hotmail.com Subject: Re: [Assam] What do you make out of this? To: uttam borthakur uttambortha...@yahoo.co.in

Re: [Assam] What do you make out of this?

2011-06-03 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Robbed herself of innocence - the beauty and the essence of childhood?? Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original Message- From: uttam borthakur uttambortha...@yahoo.co.in Date: Sat, 4 Jun 2011 04:04:49 To: assam@assamnet.org Subject: [Assam] What do you make out of this? A 7 year old

Re: [Assam] Speaking of Quality Education in India

2011-05-10 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
It was a good read, C'da. Thanks for the forward. India does need vocational schools, but not so much at the cost of the academic schools (and yes, the curricula and the administrative style of the schools need to be improved). Because the goal is not just to produce Call Center attendants.

Re: [Assam] ---End of argument

2011-05-02 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Even on death, he won't be sleeping in peace, as he would be talking (justifying his deeds) to the thousands of souls that he forced out of this world - as I mentioned on your FB page. Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original Message- From: uttam borthakur uttambortha...@yahoo.co.in

Re: [Assam] By the PEOPLE ,Of the PEOPLE ,FORGET the People

2011-04-27 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
it's a good one! how do you come up with an idea and bring the change at the right place? From: mikemah...@hotmail.com To: assam@assamnet.org Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 06:43:21 +0530 Subject: [Assam] By the PEOPLE ,Of the PEOPLE ,FORGET the People

[Assam] Sathya Sai Baba

2011-04-24 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Spiritual leader Sathya Sai Baba passes away http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Baba-said-he-would-return-stronger-claims-book/articleshow/8069074.cms

Re: [Assam] The Rorschach Effect in Indian Politics

2011-04-22 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Good to hear from you, Santanu. Don't see you much these days. While i agree with you in principle that if the system of governance is very good, most things work out fine, i think there are other issues as well. I feel that for a country to function well, it has to have good governance,

Re: [Assam] The Rorschach Effect in Indian Politics

2011-04-22 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
B. Sarangapani wrote: Good to hear from you, Santanu. Don't see you much these days. While i agree with you in principle that if the system of governance is very good, most things work out fine, i think there are other issues as well. I feel that for a country to function well

Re: [Assam] Rongali Bihu Festival in Delhi

2011-04-22 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Thanks for the invite and for sending us the program list, Manoj. It is published beforehand so Raij can see it. It is too bad that I am not there to enjoy the cultural programs and the good food and to meet with the people and may be even win one of prizes that uu guys are giving. :). I saw

Re: [Assam] The Rorschach Effect in Indian Politics

2011-04-22 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
? === From: Chan Mahanta cmaha...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [Assam] The Rorschach Effect in Indian Politics To: Alpana B. Sarangapani absarangap...@hotmail.com Cc: assam@assamnet.org assam@assamnet.org Date: Friday, April 22, 2011, 12:04 PM

Re: [Assam] The Rorschach Effect in Indian Politics

2011-04-22 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
And I am late for my other appt. There goes my Good Fridaym I'm going to hang up the phone on somebody today. Hope you. Hv a great one!! Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original Message- From: Alpana B. Sarangapani absarangap...@hotmail.com Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:08:41 To: cmaha

Re: [Assam] One Picture tells a thousand Stories

2011-04-21 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Wasn't it West Bengal that stopped Tata to start the Nano car plant? Was she in it? From: mikemah...@hotmail.com To: assam@assamnet.org Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2011 06:36:37 +0530 Subject: [Assam] One Picture tells a thousand Stories

[Assam] comparison?

2011-04-21 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/metroplus/article1712406.ece ___ assam mailing list assam@assamnet.org http://assamnet.org/mailman/listinfo/assam_assamnet.org

Re: [Assam] One Picture tells a thousand Stories

2011-04-21 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
. === --- On Thu, 4/21/11, Alpana B. Sarangapani absarangap...@hotmail.com wrote: From: Alpana B. Sarangapani absarangap...@hotmail.com Subject: Re: [Assam] One Picture tells a thousand Stories To: assam@assamnet.org Date: Thursday, April 21, 2011, 9:20 AM

Re: [Assam] One Picture tells a thousand Stories

2011-04-21 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
to profit. She is all talk and no walk. === --- On Thu, 4/21/11, Alpana B. Sarangapani absarangapani at hotmail.com wrote: From: Alpana B. Sarangapani absarangapani at hotmail.com Subject: Re: [Assam] One Picture tells a thousand Stories To: assam

[Assam] Taxes etc.

2011-04-17 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
It was one of the most boring Sundaysfiled taxes todayyes, at the last moment. I had to assist today, can you believe that? I had to forego my Sunday (window) shopping and help with the taxes. Yesterday, it was different. In the morning, I had a new experience of working behind the

[Assam] Bihu

2011-04-13 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
A very Happy Bihu to all. -alpana Sarangapani Houston, Texas. ___ assam mailing list assam@assamnet.org http://assamnet.org/mailman/listinfo/assam_assamnet.org

Re: [Assam] Assamese Bihu Song in ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 -Opening Ceremony

2011-04-12 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
I could hv missed it. But I did not hear the word 'Assam' even once in the announcement, just heard North East. It was great to hear the Bihu song. Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original Message- From: Sushanta Kar pragyan.ts...@gmail.com Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:24:04 To:

Re: [Assam] Parliament approves new name for Orissa

2011-04-10 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
, Alpana B. Sarangapani wrote: Could be! but isn't it the same thing that some of us want Assam to be written as Oxom, or Asom (some like and some hate). It may not make sense to others but it does to us. There are some other Indian words that are spelt with a 'd' but pronounced

Re: [Assam] Parliament approves new name for Orissa

2011-04-09 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
would pronounce Odisha's 'd' as in Godiva, completely turning the intent behind the change on its head. c-da On Mar 26, 2011, at 9:59 AM, Alpana B. Sarangapani wrote: Could be! but isn't it the same thing that some of us want Assam to be written

Re: [Assam] Parliament approves new name for Orissa

2011-03-26 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Could be! but isn't it the same thing that some of us want Assam to be written as Oxom, or Asom (some like and some hate). It may not make sense to others but it does to us. There are some other Indian words that are spelt with a 'd' but pronounced as 'r'. These words only come to my mind

Re: [Assam] Orchids Flowers of Costa Rica

2011-03-23 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
wanted to check CR out. It is so reminiscent of the surroundings we grew up in Assam. What about the language? Can you manage fairly well without any Spanish language skills? c-da On Mar 22, 2011, at 10:37 PM, Alpana B. Sarangapani wrote: I never knew Orchids grow on the grounds

Re: [Assam] Orchids Flowers of Costa Rica

2011-03-23 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
to check CR out. It is so reminiscent of the surroundings we grew up in Assam. What about the language? Can you manage fairly well without any Spanish language skills? c-da On Mar 22, 2011, at 10:37 PM, Alpana B. Sarangapani wrote: I never knew Orchids grow

[Assam] FW: New Styles for Your Spring Adventures

2011-03-20 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
In case you didn`t know, for every pair of TOMS shoes that you buy, a pair will be given to a child that does not own a pair of shoes. They are kind of expensive but worth it for the cause. So, please G..I..V..E if you can, one gotta start somewhere. Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2011

Re: [Assam] [Assam Society] Anwesha plans publication of ‘knowledge books’ (The Assam Tribune, 03.03.2011)

2011-03-02 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Very encouraging! Hope the project becomes successful. I am not even sure how much information is there in Assamese on critical reviews on both Assamese and world literature. Look forward to hear about the progress of the project. To: xo...@googlegroups.com; assam@assamnet.org;

Re: [Assam] Mist and Magic

2011-03-02 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
It's beautiful, Babul. I could not stop it until I saw it all of it. The coverage, the presentation, the music - everything is great. Thanks for sharing! Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 23:03:44 +0530 From: bgo...@gmail.com To: assam@assamnet.org Subject: [Assam] Mist and Magic A BRAND

[Assam] Fw: Spread the Word, Change Some Lives

2011-03-01 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original Message- From: TOMS Headquarters tom...@tomsshoes.com Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 02:37:47 To: absarangap...@hotmail.com Subject: Spread the Word, Change Some Lives If you are not able to view the images in this email, click here.

[Assam] Rainy Day Fund

2011-02-24 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
So, I guess it has not rained yet! http://www.texastribune.org/texas-taxes/2011-budget-shortfall/zerwas-rainy-day-draws-conservative-critics/ --- Republican Rep. John Zerwas' suggestion Wednesday that he'd get a spanking in his district if he cut education and health

[Assam] Books again

2011-02-23 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Worldwide Book Drive: http://www.worldwidebooks.org/GetInvolve.aspx To contribute, go here: http://www.worldwidebooks.org/contactus.aspx?t=2 To get books, go here: http://www.worldwidebooks.org/contactus.aspx?t=2

[Assam] Happy Planet Index

2011-02-21 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
http://www.happyplanetindex.org/explore/global/life-expectancy.html http://www.greendiary.com/entry/happy-planet-index-shows-costa-rica-as-the-happiest-and-greenest-nation/ ___ assam mailing

Re: [Assam] Happy Planet Index

2011-02-21 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Japan is 82.3 So, how's Costa Rica the happiest and greenest? On Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 2:37 PM, Alpana B. Sarangapani absarangap...@hotmail.com wrote: http://www.happyplanetindex.org/explore/global/life-expectancy.html http://www.greendiary.com/entry/happy-planet-index-shows-costa-rica

Re: [Assam] Fiscal help to blast victim kin (The Assam Tribune, 16.02.2011)

2011-02-15 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Keep up the good work. Hopefully this will encourage more and more people to think and do something positive for the less fortunate among us. Very nice! Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 08:25:14 +0530 From: buluas...@yahoo.co.in To: assam@assamnet.org; assamonl...@yahoogroups.com;

[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

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

2011-02-14 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
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... Today's Topics: 1. information (Alpana B. Sarangapani) 2. Jadu Ram Deka Barua's Bengali-Assamese Dictionary (Sushanta Kar) 3

Re: [Assam] information

2011-02-14 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
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 : 9435046211 --- On Sun, 13/2/11, Alpana B. Sarangapani

Re: [Assam] [NorthEastIndia] Article invited to Asom Vision Document 2025

2011-02-14 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
I prefer to write Oxomiya Protidin, but their website says: http://www.asomiyapratidin.co.in/. From: cmaha...@gmail.com Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 09:19:39 -0600 To: assam@assamnet.org CC: avd2...@gmail.com Subject: Re:

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 ATT -Original Message- From: Dr. Sashanka sashanka_2...@yahoo.co.uk Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2011 17:56:11 To: assamonl...@yahoogroups.com; assam@assamnet.org Subject: [Assam] Aid sought to curb stray dog

[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

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 ATT -Original Message- From: Buljit Buragohain buluas...@yahoo.co.in Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:55:44 To: assam@assamnet.org; assamonl...@yahoogroups.com;

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 ATT -Original Message- From: Chan Mahanta cmaha...@gmail.com

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 ATT -Original Message-

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