Good additions sirGopalakrishnan
On Saturday, 28 October, 2023 at 12:18:15 am IST, 'venkat giri' via
KeralaIyers <[email protected]> wrote:
CULTURAL QA 10-2023-26
Q2: What is the interesting story of florist and barber?
A2: Another Interesting Story
THENEW TEACHER
Anew teacher is sitting with her 6th-grade class for the first time.
Naturally,she’s keen to apply all the techniques she’s learned in her teacher
training,and in particular, she’s keen to use what she’s learned in her
psychologyclass.
Shestands in front of her class and says, “Right children, everyone who
thinksthey’re stupid, please stand up.”
Well,for a few minutes, there’s silence and no one stands up.
However,just then Little Johnny bravely gets to his feet.
The teacher smiles and says, “Do you think you’re stupid, Johnny?”
“Nomam,” Johnny responded, “but it’s not fair, youstanding there all on your
own.”
Q3: What are the most harmful vegetables?
A3: Scientists claim they recommend these chemicals to protect cropsand
therefore farmers' livelihoods. However, farmers often use them for
otherreasons too, one of them being to make theirproducts look good for the
market.
Now-a-days the bulk of 1.4billion Indians (mostly urban people) consume food
that is laced with more than 120 dangerous chemicals of every conceivable kind.
One assumes that good food must lookgood: the vegetables and fruits should
glisten andshine, or be brightly coloured and without any holes or blemish of
any kind. Appearances arequite deceptive. The more beautiful the vegetable
looks, the greater thechances it has been doused in chemicals.
1 CABBAGE
The variety most susceptible is the Pride of India variety, soldlargely in
markets in north India. To achieve an instantshine, farmers dunk their cabbages
in a carbofuran (furadon) dip to give it agreenish blue shine. The glistening
effect remains for severaldays. The scientific literature handed out by the
companies whoproduce it, warns that any produce on which carbofuran is used
should not beconsumed for a minimum of 28 days. Our farmers and tradersharvest
the cabbages, dip and sell the same day. If ONE must have cabbage, choose other
varieties and preferably buy those that aredark green and without a sheen. They
may even lookmuddy. Just throw away the top leaves. Nature does not produce
shiny,glistening, greenish blue cabbages.
2 CAULIFLOWER
Anotherpopular vegetable, which some people eatalmost every day. The harvested
flowerattracts the semi-looper worm and a dozen other caterpillars. These
layeggs and multiply, causing havoc especially during transport. So traders
treatit with endosulphan. Veggies treated with endosulphanshould not be eaten
for 14 days. However, like cabbages, cauliflowersare sprayed and sold,
sometimes on the same day, and certainly within the week.To prevent the tiny
black spots that affect cauliflower, farmersuse fungicides like bavistene. The
small fine black dots are actually notharmful to health. Butsince consumers
want a resplendent white cauliflower (no matter what it lookslike after it has
been cooked!), the farmer is ever ready to oblige.
3 TOMATOS
Thiscommon, popular vegetable is often eaten raw. It is
subject to damage from thefruit borer family, as in the case of brinjal. Since
both tomato and brinjalhave shiny skins, external application of pesticide may
not be effective.Farmers therefore use what are called 'systemic insecticides'.
(Systemic orsystem-wide, refers to something that affects as a whole.) In fact,
mostcompanies are now largely promoting systemic pesticides. These enter the
entireplant through the stomata, contaminating the tomato from within. No
amount ofwashing of the vegetable will get rid of it.
Thechemicals very commonly used are called
organophosphates. One graphicstudy that children of farmers who used these had
smaller brains and were slowlearners compared to those not exposed.
Organophosphates are neural poisons.
4 BRINJAL
Another common vegetable that issubject to caterpillar and fruit
borer attack. Spraying of pesticides is doneespecially at harvest time on large
farms.( Miguel Braganza, aformer agricultural scientist with Goa government's
agriculture department andnow additional director OFAI, informs how these nerve
poisons were first used.They were introduced during World War II where
cannisters of these nervepoisons were dropped into the tanks, disorienting the
commanders and forcingthem to emerge in the open.)
So if one has to buy brinjal, look fora vendor who stocks different
varieties. This would indicate a diverse supplycoming from small farms.
5 GREENS
Tragically,quick-growing greens like spinach, mint, and curry leaf are
also now regularlysprayed with chemicals. (Sometimes farmers mix different
pesticide formulationstogether to get a stronger 'cocktail'). Spinach is
sprayed once a week toensure that insects do not chew up some of the leaves,
which induces thecustomer to reject the whole bundle. Monoculture plantations
of curry leaf arealso sprayed. The important thing to note about greens is that
they are so easyto grow in our own homes, on the terrace, in the garden, even
in big cities.
6 POTATOES
Thepotato grows underground and is subject to root grub and
potato beetle attacks.Systemic chemicals like organochlorines are applied to
the soil so that theycan penetrate the potato and harm their pests.
Duringstorage, potatoes are also subject to attacks from weevils which can
makeundesirable and ungainly looking holes. Thirty yearsago, dangerous bromides
like aluminium phosphide were used. These are nowprohibited by law except to
registered government agencies. Fumigants are nowused in their place. These
come in the form of tablets which when dissolved inwater release a toxic gas.
Q4: What is the story behind Diwali?
A4:Diwali, India's biggest and most important festival of the year, isa
festival of lights commemorating the triumph of light over darkness,good over
evil and the human ability to overcome
Innorthern India, they celebrate the story of King Rama's return to Ayodhya
afterhe defeated Ravana by lighting rows of clay lamps. In Southern India
celebrates it as the daythat Lord Krishna defeated the demon Narakasura.
Diwali marksthe day Rama, Sita and Lakshmana return to Ayodhya after 14 years
in exile.Exiled by his own father King Dasharatha, Rama, his wife Sita and his
brother,Laxmana, face various hardships as they travel through the forests. In
exile,Sita is kidnapped by the powerful demon king Ravana.--------
Regards
V.Sridharan
Trichy
On Thursday, 26 October, 2023 at 11:48:41 am IST, 'gopala krishnan' via
iyer123 <[email protected]> wrote:
CULTURAL QA 10-2023-26
All the BELOW QA are from Quora digest to me on 26-10- 2023.
Quora answers need not be 100% correct answers
.Compiled and posted byR. Gopala krishnan, on 26-10-2023
Q1 DidNikola Tesla figure out how to light a bulb wirelessly?
A1 Silk Road,23h
Nikola Tesla was a genius who wanted to light upthe world with wireless
electricity. He hadthis crazy idea that he could send power through the air,
the ground, or even thewhole planet.
He built this huge tower in Long Island, calledWardenclyffe, that was supposed
to be the first ofmany stations that would transmit electricity without wires.
He even made some bulbs glow from a distanceusing magnetic induction.
But did he really figure out how to light a bulbwirelessly?
Well, notexactly.See, Tesla'sexperiments were based on some flawed theories.
He thoughthe could use radio frequency resonance to create electrical energy
through twocoils and send it over long distances.
He alsothought he could use the Earth as a conductor and make it "quiver"with
electricity.
But he was wrong about both of these things.
Radio frequency resonance can only work over shortdistances, and the Earth is
not a good conductor of electricity.
Plus, sending electricity through the air wouldrequire a lot of power and be
very inefficient and dangerous.
Tesla nevergot to test his long-distance transmission idea, because his funding
was cut off by J.P. Morgan, who wasmore interested in wireless communication
than wireless power.
Tesla'stower was eventually demolished and his dream was never realized.But his
legacy lives on in some of the technologies we usetoday, like wireless charging
and Wi-Fi.
So, toanswer your question, Tesla did not figure out how to light a bulb
wirelesslyin a practical way.
He did somecool experiments with wireless power transmission, but they were
limited by hisfaulty assumptions and lack of resources.
He was ahead of his time, butalso behind the science.
Q2 Whatis the interesting story of florist and barber?
A2 Anna R. Welliver, 7h
One day aflorist went to a barber for a haircut. After the cut, he asked about
his bill,and the barber replied, 'Icannot accept money from you, I'm
doingcommunity service this week.'
The floristwas pleased and left the shop.When the barber went to open his shop
the nextmorning, there was a'thankyou' card and a dozen roses waiting for him
at his door.
Later, a cop comes in for a haircut, and when hetries to pay his bill,the
barber again replied, 'I cannot accept money from you,I'm doing community
service this week.' The cop was happy and left the shop.
The next morning when the barber went to open up,there was a 'thank you' card
and a dozen doughnuts waiting for him at his door.
Then a Member of political party came in for ahaircut, and when he went to pay
his bill, thebarber again replied, 'I cannot accept money from you. I'm doing
communityservice this week.' The Member of Congress was very happy and left the
shop.
The nextmorning, when the barber went to open up, there were a dozen Members of
thepolitical party lined up waiting for a free haircut.
And that, myfriends, illustrates thefundamental difference between the citizens
of our country and the politicianswho run it. If you don't forward this you
have no sense of humour.
My note- Ihave added this QA for humour only, Nothingmore.
Q3 What arethe most harmful vegetables?
A3 Experienced Medical Team Mon
Vegetables are generally known for being good foryour health, providing
essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals to the body.
However, somevegetables can be harmful if not prepared properly, or if they are
contaminatedwith harmful chemicals. Here, we’ll lookat the most harmful
vegetables and how to avoid them.
Potatoes – Potatoes contain a toxic compoundcalled solanine, which can be
harmful if too much of it is consumed.To avoid this, only buy potatoes that are
free from blemishes and discard anythat have an unpleasant taste or smell.
Additionally,never eat green potatoes, as these have higher levels of the toxin.
Tomatoes – Tomatoes contain a compound calledlycopene, which can be harmful if
eaten in large amounts. To avoid this, cook your tomatoes before eating them
and opt for versions withreduced acidity.
Mushrooms – Eating wild mushrooms can beespecially dangerous, as some of them
contain the toxin amanitin.To avoid this, make sure to only buy mushrooms from
a reputable source. Thiswill also help you avoid mushrooms that have been
contaminated with pesticides.
Rhubarb – Rhubarb leaves contain oxalic acid,which can be toxic if eaten in
large amounts.To avoid this, only eat thestalks of rhubarb and never eat the
leaves.
Spinach – Spinach is high in oxalates, which canblock the absorption of some
essential nutrients likecalcium and iron. To avoid this, make sure to cook your
spinach beforeeating it, as this will reduce the level of oxalates.
All in all,it’s important to be aware of the most harmful vegetables so you can
avoid themor lower your risk of consuming them. While these vegetables can be
beneficialto your health, it’s still important to exercise caution when it
comes toeating them. Take the time to research their effects and prepare them
properlyto avoid any potential risks.
My note- Ihave read elsewhere skin of ginger is harmful, so use it only after
removingskin.
Q4 Whatis the story behind Diwali?
A4 Kuldeep Singh - Spiritual Master,SpiritualitySun
Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is a significantHindu festival celebrated
bymillions of people in India and around the world. It is a multi-day
festivalwith several mythological stories and legends associated with it. One
of the most popular and widelyrecognized stories behind Diwali is the return of
Lord Rama to Ayodhya afterdefeating the demon king Ravana.
Here's a brief overview of the story:
The Exile of Lord Rama: The story of Diwali isprimarily narrated in the ancient
Indian epic, the Ramayana. Lord Rama, an avatarof Lord Vishnu, was exiled from
his kingdom of Ayodhya for 14 years. His wife,Sita, and his loyal brother,
Lakshmana, accompanied him into the forest.
Abduction of Sita: During their exile, the demonking Ravana kidnapped Sita and
took her to his kingdom in Lanka (modern-day SriLanka). Rama and Lakshmana,
with the help of an army of monkeys led by Hanuman,waged a great battle to
rescue Sita.
Victory of Good over Evil: After a fierce battle,Lord Rama ultimately defeated
Ravana,symbolizing the victory of good over evil. This event is celebrated
asDussehra, which occurs ten days before Diwali.
Return to Ayodhya: After the victory, Rama, Sita,and Lakshmana returned to
Ayodhya. The people of Ayodhya, overjoyed at thereturn of their beloved prince,
welcomed them by lighting oil lamps, decoratingthe city with candles and diyas,
and bursting fireworks.
Festival of Lights: The lighting of lamps and thejubilant celebration in
Ayodhya is believed to be the origin of the festival ofDiwali, symbolizing the
triumph of light over darkness and the victory of goodover evil. Diwali is also
associated with the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, thegoddess of wealth and
prosperity, and the beginning of the Hindu New Year insome regions.
While the story of Lord Rama is the most well-known,Diwali is also celebrated
for various other reasons,depending on the region and cultural traditions.
In differentparts of India, Diwali holds different significance, but the
central theme ofthe triumph of light over darkness and the victory of good over
evil remainsconstant. It is a time for familygatherings, festive meals, the
exchange of gifts, and the lighting of lamps andfireworks.
Q5 Whatare some facts about the Meivazhi religion?
A5 Gautham Sampath, Knows TamilSun
In India Hinduism has given branches to manysmaller cults and sects.
Although themain sects are Sikhism, Jainism, Buddhism , for 1000s of years many
more sectsand cults have been born.
Every regionor state has some or other branch- Like the Lingayat sect of
Karnataka, there are many such sects.
The Sai Baba cult as such is also that one originatedin Shirdi, Maharashtra.
In TamilNadu, we have some cults called Ayyavazhi that is mainly practised
among Nadars of Kanya kumari.
Similarly wehave some sects like VadalurVallalar Jnana Sabha.
And one more famous one is Meivazhi in Tamil Nadu.
My note- I had a senior colleague while working atKrishnagiri in Tamilnadu, of
the meivazhi sect, who was a Brahmin earlier. Thesect males will remove their
turbon onlyduring bath and sleep.
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