CULTURALQA 09-2021-06
Being a compilation theremay be errors
Q1 What'sthe best lesson you've learned?
A1 Manu Pandey 19 years old Thu
So there’s a plate on the table in front of you. It containssome of your
favorite food items and some that you don’t like.
You start by picking up your favorite food item.
And then next, next, next, and so on.
Now you’ve finished all your favorite food items from theplate, and now only
left with those you don’t like.
But you still finish everything as you’re hungry, doesn’tmatter whether you
like it or not.
The same thing applies in life too.
Sometimes we need to do things that we don’t like becausethey’re necessary to
move ahead. Like, I never liked social science but I hadto study it because it
was necessary to pass high school.
So, take everything as a challenge instead of whether youlike it or not.
Just like you ate everything on the plate because you werehungry.
Things that demand your growth aren’t always falling underyour likings and
interests but we all still do it.
And this is life. If you only eat your favorite items fromthe plate, then you
stay gonna hungry and sleep with an empty stomach.
There’ll be some stages in your life where you’ll have to dothem irrespective
of whether that thing falls under your interests or not.
Q2 What'sthe difference between normal and automatic detergent?
A2 Tim Egan , works at ChemicalEngineering UpdatedJanuary 14, 2018
The official answer I have always been given by my workcolleagues in R&D is
that handwash detergents foam more because it givesthe impression of better
cleaning ability. MATIC or "automatic"machines don't require as much suds
(because no one sees it) but containconcentrations of other goodies like
enzymes, builders and more to better cleanclothes.
The pH is generally much higher in these powders so it isreally not recommended
you handwash with these products but they are a muchhigher quality product and
will typically be better for your clothes.
Can you use normal (handwash) detergents in your washingmachine? If you have a
top loader, all is good. However, it is recommended thatyou do not use handwash
products in a front loader. The foam formation is notgood for front loaders.
ANSWR- 2ND HarriShall, former Carpet CleaningAnswered December 27, 2016
The efficiency of your washing machine depends greatly on thetype of detergent
you use for washing. There are different types of washingmachine available in
market today. These different types of washing machinework differently and
therefore require different types of detergent.
Traditional detergents generate a lot of suds . A high amountof suds prevent
proper cleaning with most modern washing machines. ... I amassuming you mean
High efficiency (HE) detergent when you say matic detergent
Q3 How dopeople who live in very cold countries dry their clothes?
A3 Mats Andersson Lived in 4different countries Fri
We hang them up or put them into the dryer.
What’s important isn’t the temperature. What’s important isthat the air is
dry—and the air is actually drier when it’s colder. When it’s-20C outdoors, the
indoor air is so dry it causes skin problems in sensitivepeople, and
respiratory issues in some.
And yes, you can dry clothes outdoors when it’s -20C. Thewater freezes,
obviously, but it will also sublimate off the clothes, since theair is so dry.
It does take longer than drying them indoors, though, so fewpeople do that.
Plus, of course, it requires you to go outdoors when it’s -20C,and it’s
difficult to operate the pegs with thick gloves on.
Q4 Howdoes the in-flight WiFi system work? Does the plane have a
SIM card like a cellphone that connects to the network or is it directly
connected to radio wavesor satellites?
A4 Andrew McGregor Performance Measurement Lead at
Fastly(company) (2019–present)August 29
The question indicates that you’re a little confused aboutwhat a SIM card is
and does.
To answer the actual question… yes, the plane is directlycommunicating over the
radio with something, either a ground station or asatellite. It might even have
a SIM.
But what is a SIMcard?
Well, SIM stands for Subscriber Identification Module.
So what it does is provides an identity that connects a phoneor wireless modem
to a billing account. It’s the equivalent of a password ontothe cellular
network, and makes it possible for the network provider to billsomeone for
service. That’s all.
The SIM doesn’t do any radio work or connection to thenetwork. The radio is in
the device.
You can pull a SIM out of a phone and put it in a differentone. Provided the
SIM and phones are not locked, the number and billing accountis attached to the
SIM and you can run it in any phone.
SIM cards are basically the same technology as a chip-and-PINcredit card;
you’ll notice they have the same contact layout. That’s not anaccident.
Q5 Whathappens if a Ganesh idol breaks by mistake?
A5 Bhuvana Rameshwar Born and bred aS. Indian Sun
In our house we keep only granite or brass ganesha idolshoping we handle them
well and do not break them. And a few porcelain ones inthe show case. That is
why we immerse our clay ganeshas soon after the “Ganeshchathurthi ‘pooja lest
they break or get deformed.
Ganesha breaking is considered inauspicious as it our belovedGod. Inspite of my
careful handling my granite ganesha one day broke as it wasjet black and soft
due to the regular oil application and milk and waterabishegam (Pooja milk
pouring) every Friday.
This is how it looks, when new but soon becomes jet black andsoft as it is made
from a softer granite unlike the other granites used inkitchen slab , floors or
big. statues
At that time we were in Ooty. I knew it is wrong but what todo ? It broke as
the rock became soft. So I decided to give it a good farewell.We can't just
dispose it like other broken things.
So I carefully wrapped it in a paper and both son and I wentto the Ooty famous
lake. There I asked the local ticket collector for help. Ishowed him the
ganesha. He understood our plight and immediately asked a localtourist, boat
man to take it and immerse it in the deep end of the lake. Ithanked him and
also paid tips to the boat man. I was relieved Iwas happy Igave our beloved
ganesha a good farewell. Soon I bought a similar one fromPoompuhar, handicraft
shop.
Q6 needguidance to go to Tirunageswara Temple, and where do I
stay?
A6 Anbazhagan Ambrose M.Phil. inLiterature & Linguistics,
Jawaharlal Nehru University (Graduated 2000) 22h ago
Have done this circuit three times, going again next month. Iassume you mean
the one that is part of Navagraha circuit.
It is very easy to travel to the Navagraha circuit fromChennai. Either NH 45 if
you want to start with Thingaloor or ECR-Chidambaramroute if you want to start
at the other end, i.e. Thirunallar. Basically NH 45going in and ECR coming out.
Stay options - plenty for all budgets.
We typically choose Swamimalai as it has too very niceproperties - Mayapuri
Amira and Indeco Swamimalai - 4K range.
Or Kumbakonam itself - Raya’s Grand right opposite to Mahamahampond. 2K-3K
range, budget friendly.
It is very easy to visit all the Navagraha temples fromeither Kumbakonam or
Swamimalai.
Two nights, three days stay should comfortably cover all 9Navagraha temples
plus temples in Kumbakonam and Chidambaram on the way back.
Note: All temples close at 12 and reopen at 4. So planaccordingly. And take
slight detour and enjoy high quality veg food atSeetharama Vilas at Aaduthurai.
It is worth the 20 km detour.
Q7 What isthe average labour cost of painting a newly constructed
house in Chennai, andwhat are all the works covered under it?
A7 Mathilakath Creations, Head -Projects (2012-present)Updated
July 15, 2020
The labour cost varies based on type of painting materialbeing used, effects
required, the area to be painted and the external scaffoldrequirements.
Average Rate of Rs. 5/sft can be attributed for labourcomponent towards the
interior emulsion painting works in Chennai. The scopewould include sanding,
application of primer, putty application , sandingagain, touch up putty works
and 2 coats of paint application. This includeswork to be done with all
necessary PPE, Scaffold, Tools, Tackles, Lead andLift.
The advanced and special effects will need higher ratesdepending on the designs.
Q8. Is theboiling point of water higher at the bottom of a pot or
just under the surface?
A8 Mahendra Shatagar, Design atHeating, Ventilation, and Air
Conditioning (2021-present) Answered Fri
Heat always flow from high to low. And it is not about thehigher temp bottom or
top. As density of hot water is less that's why it's goes up as compared tocold
water. Boling point of water remains constant at any surface it should betime
that varies.
Q9 Do youdo fasting on festivals? If yes, then which festivals?
A9 Netra ShahLike to cook & eatSeptember 1
Yes.. i do fasting on festivals .I have 2 types of fasting ☺
During this.. we have full day ka fast. We drink water , havefruits and eat
farali food. This is done on following days of…
Janmastmi.. which went few days back.
Maha shivratri All ekdashis [11th lunar day (tithi) of both sukla nd
krishna pakshas]
During this .. we have normal fast for the day.. and end byhaving normal food
in dinner.
Shravan somvar [mondays of Shravan month (indian calendarmonth )] Every
Thursday fasting.
Q10 Is it true thatancient trade with India had caused the Roman Empire to
experience a metal coincrisis and almost went bankrupt?
A10 Jason AlmendraI took "Greek& Latin Roots of English" in college
August 30
Yes, it was trade with both India and China that bankruptedthe Roman Empire.
The Romans saved money on going to India to get spices (andopium for the
legions). They had ports on the Red Sea. They discovered themonsoon winds that
took them to India. Thus enabling them to cut the middlemen.
China was difficult because the Silk Road ran through theParthian and later
Sassanid Persians Empires. They made the Romans pay throughthe nose for Chinese
goods. In 165 AD, the silver mines in the Roman Empire wasexhausted. Thus
emperors would mix a little bit of copper with the silver coinsthey had
collected as taxes, to “stretch” it out. If they failed to pay thelegions, the
soldier's would simply assassinate him and replace him withanother emperor who
could.
Emperor Diocletian tried to stabilize the ensuinghyperinflation by passing his
Edict on Maximum Prices. It didn't work. EmperorConstantine stabilized the
Roman economy by banning silver and mass-producinggold solidus. Hence the
origin of the word “soldier".
Q11 What isVirudhunagar famous for?
A11 Nandakumar Balasubramanian
B.E from MaduraiKamaraj University,Tamil Nadu, India (Graduated 2002)Updated
August 26
Best of our times should be our college life. I had mine atVirudhunagar and
this question makes me nostalgic. And I write this based onthat experience.
#Food
Poricha Parotta
This is the trademark famous street food of Virudhunagar. Here the Parotta is
small insize, fried and given.
And as usual like in Madurai the normal parotta with non vegsalna is great in
many hotels. I remember some of my friends gobbling 8–10parottas in one
sitting. There was a mess named Vijayam near Bell Hotel andthere parotta was
awesome. Of course in Burma Kadai too you get it yummy.
Bonj and Vazhiyal
Bonj is nothing but Cold Panneer soda mixed with lime andsalt. This name is not
known in other parts of TN. I never tasted such a tastydrink anywhere else. It
was awesome for the hot temperature in Virudhunagar.
Vazhiyal is omlettegiven like half boil in banana leaf. It was also yummy. Now
a days we get this type of thing indifferent names in other parts of TN too.
#Education
Of course this is the reason I stayed there.
Mepco
I studied in Mepco. It was one of the famous Dote-2 collegein TN. I remember in
my time it used to be ranked first/second in dote-2private engineering
colleges. It has a very big campus with niceinfrastructure. And of course Mepco
hostel food was quite famous. It deserves aseparate elaborate answer😋. For the
price point we got very tasty and varietyfood as well.
And virudhungar got many other good colleges too.
#Industry-Fireworks
Who can’t remember this famous brand on fire works. Mostfireworks is produced
in Virudhunagar. And it got many other industries too.That’s why it’s called as
mini Japan too.
Oil Refineries-Andeveryone knows this oil brand too. It’s produced from famous
Kaleesuwari refineries here.
#Culture
Andal Temple-Tamilnadu government emblem is the Gopuram ofSri Andal temple in
Srivilliputhur which is part of Virudhunagar district. It’squite famous for
Palkova (milk sweet) too.
Saturagiri-It hascouple of good tourist/spritual spots like Sathuragiri which
is known for many Siddhas resided thereonce.
Ayyanar Falls-It’s anice picnic spot.
I can keep writing many things like this. Please let me knowif I missed
something important. Thanks for rekindling my memory! Loved thosedays :)
All the above QA are basedon Quora digest on 06-09- 2021. Quoraanswers need
not be 100% correct answers
Compiled and posted by R. Gopala krishnan on 07-09-2021
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