Daily I wait for boomerangs to my posts,but there are none. YM On Wed, Dec 27, 2023 at 2:49 PM Narayanaswamy Sekar <[email protected]> wrote:
> > > ---------- Forwarded message --------- > From: 'N Sekar' via iyer123 <[email protected]> > Date: Wed, Dec 27, 2023, 2:48 PM > Subject: [iyer123] Re: [KeralaIyers] CULTURAL QA 12-2023-27 > To: <[email protected]>, Iyer <[email protected]>, > Rangarajan T.N.C. <[email protected]>, Chittanandam V. R. < > [email protected]>, Mathangi K. Kumar <[email protected]> > > > Thanks. > > Q 3: Ref Quote attributed to Churchill - " what you do will come > back to you". > > This is what Karma Theory is all about. > > We have in Tamizh Thirumular's saying that Good or Bad is one's own > creation - meaning one's own Vinai Payan and does not come from any other > source. > > There is another Tamizh saying > > " Thinai Vidaithavan Thinai Aruppan; > Vinai Vidaithavan Vinai Aruppan" > > Meaning > > What you sow is what you reap. > > > Our Acts are like boomerangs and so one needs to be mindful of the > repercussions of our actions. > > N Sekar > > > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android > <https://mail.onelink.me/107872968?pid=nativeplacement&c=Global_Acquisition_YMktg_315_Internal_EmailSignature&af_sub1=Acquisition&af_sub2=Global_YMktg&af_sub3=&af_sub4=100000604&af_sub5=EmailSignature__Static_> > > On Wed, Dec 27, 2023 at 1:38 PM, 'gopala krishnan' via KeralaIyers > <[email protected]> wrote: > > CULTURAL QA 12-2023-27 > > All the below QA are from Quora DIGEST to me on 27-12-2023. > > Selected quora answers generally interesting are included .Still they need > not be 100% correct answers. > > Compiled and posted by R. Gopala Krishnan, 80, former ITS on 27-12-2023. > > > > Q1 What is the funniest joke you've been told that you still > think about to this day? > > A1 Rory Fellowes, Retired computer animator and director, now a > writer of fictions and plays.Oct 13 > > A woman carrying a backpack is walking along when she sees two men staring > up at a flagpole, and looking worried. So she goes up to them and asks > what is the problem? The men tell her that they’ve been asked to measure > the height of the flagpole but they can’t think of a way to do it. > > The woman takes off her backpack and pulls out a set of spanners and a > tape measure. She selects a spanner and undoes the bolts holding the > flagpole base on its platform. Then she tilts the flagpole off the > platform and lays it on the ground. She takes the tape measure and runs it > along the flagpole. > > She tells the men it’s 18’ 6”, puts her things back in her backpack and > walks away. > > One man turns to the other and says “Now isn’t that just like a woman; > you ask her the height and she gives you the length!” > > Q2 What is the best way to dispose Sanitary Napkin in India? > > A2 Sofy India, Lives in India Updated Dec 6 > > In India, the disposal of sanitary napkins is a critical concern, > especially given the challenges in menstrual hygiene management. Properly > managing used sanitary napkins is essential for hygiene, the environment, > and personal well-being. Here's the optimal way to dispose of sanitary > napkins in India: > > Wrap Securely: After use, neatly fold the used sanitary napkin and wrap > it securely in its original packaging or a newspaper. This conceals the > contents and minimises the risk of leaks or odours. > > Use a Disposable Bag: Place the wrapped napkin in a biodegradable or > compostable disposal bag, readily available in the market and > environmentally friendly. > > Avoid Flushing: Never flush sanitary napkins down the toilet, as it can > clog sewage systems, resulting in environmental pollution and expensive > repairs. > > Private Disposal: At home, if you lack specialised disposal bins, > establish a small lidded bin in your bathroom exclusively for sanitary > napkin disposal. Empty this bin into the waste collection system when it's > full. > > Never Litter: Never discard used sanitary napkins in public spaces or > open areas. Such a practice is unsightly, unhygienic, and harmful to the > environment. > > Educate and Raise Awareness: Encourage others to adopt these best > practices for sanitary napkin disposal. Increased awareness leads to > cleaner and healthier surroundings for all. > > My note- I have included the QA because such items are mostly disposed by > flushing in most homes. > > Once I was additional charge of ladies hostel at Trivandrum Training > centre. The lecturer had gone on leave and the scavenger was also given > leave. The arrangement was to put napkins in the dustbin rooms in a waste > bin and daily about 10 bins were taken and dropped in the separate pit with > cover slightly away from hostel by the scavenger. > > Since dustbins were getting full, finally I disposed them in the pit with > help of a contractor deploying a lady till the scavenger returned paying > his bill. > > Daily waste collectors collect only kitchen waste in a small plastic bag > and plastic items in another bag in Chennai, my area. > > Q3 What is the interesting event of a farmer saving a child > related to Alexander Fleming? > > A3 Christy Schaefer,7h > > At the beginning of the 20th century, a Scottish farmer was returning > home. Walking past the swamp, he suddenly heard a cry for help. The > farmer ran to the sound and saw a boy trying to get out of the shack. The > farmer quickly cut down the fat bitch, carefully approached and extended > the branch to the drowning one. When the boy got out, he couldn't hold > back his tears for a long time, he was trembling. > > “Let’s go to my house,” said the farmer. - You need to calm down and > warm up. > > - No, no, - the boy shook his head, - my father is waiting for me. He must > be very worried . > > The boy thanked his saviour... And in the morning, the farmer saw that a > carriage laden with high-breed grasshoppers approached his house. A > well-dressed gentleman came out of the carriage and asked: > > - Did you save my son's life yesterday? > > “Yes, I am,” the farmer replied. > > - How much do I owe you? > > - Don't hurt me, mister. You don’t owe me any thing. I did what a normal > person should do. > > - No, I can't leave it just like that, because my son is very dear to me. > Name any amount, the visitor insisted. > > - I don't want to talk about this topic anymore. Good-bye. - The farmer > turned to leave. And then his sonny jumped out on the porch. > > - Is this your son? - asked the guest. > > “Yes,” the farmer proudly replied, patting the boy on the head. > > - Let's make it happen. I will take your son with me to London and pay > for his education. If he is as noble as his father, then neither you nor I > will regret this decision. > > It's been a few years. The farmer's son graduated from school, then > medical school, and soon his name became universally known as the name of > the man who discovered penicillin. His name was Alexander Fleming. > > Before the war, the son of the same gentleman was admitted to a London > clinic with a severe form of pneumonia. What do you think saved his life > this time? - Yes, penicillin, discovered by Alexander Fleming. > > The name of the gentleman who educated Fleming was Randolph Churchill. > And his son was named Winston Churchill, who later became Prime Minister > of England. > > Perhaps these were the events Winston Churchill recalled, saying: "What > you do will come back to you." > > My note- What a beautiful line from Winstom Churchill > > > > Q4 What are some of the interesting facts about India? > > A4 Deepaktopzone,18h > > 1. Varanasi is the oldest and continually inhabited city in the world > > Also known as Kashi or Benaras, Varanasi is one of the oldest cities in > the world that is brimming with thousands of years of history and still > thriving. Located on the banks of the river Ganges, Varanasi is a sacred > city in Uttar Pradesh that serves as an important center of Hindu > pilgrimage, poetry, culture, and mysticism. In the words of Mark Twain, “It > is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend, and > looks twice as old as all of them put together.” > > Varanasi is a picturesque place that holds immense significance among > tourists for its cultural significance and the river Ganges. There are over > 100 ghats in Varanasi, with stairs leading to the riverfront. Seeing sadhus > and priests worshipping or meditating in the morning and evening hours is a > common spectacle. However, the Manikarnika Ghat is the most > attention-grabbing due to its elaborate crematory rituals. > > 2. The first country to mine and lead diamond production > > Per the records, India has been the only source of diamonds in the world > for over 1000 years since the 4th century BC. This is one of the proudest > facts about India. The diamonds were mined from the alluvial deposits of > the Krishna Nagar Delta. It was not till the 18th century that diamonds > were found in Brazil. Even though India is not the major producer of > diamonds in the world since the 1900s, diamond mining is still taking > place. The most popular regions for industrial-scale diamond mining are > Panna in Madhya Pradesh, followed by Golconda in Andhra Pradesh, and > Mahasamund in Chhattisgarh. > > 3. Cows have a sacred status > > India is probably the only country in the world where the humble cow has > acquired a status no less than God and is revered. The legend says that > cows have been a part of important rituals in India since the 4th century > BC. It has a lot to do with Lord Krishna, who has been portrayed as a > cowherd in ancient epics. All products derived from cows, such as milk, > curd, ghee, etc., are also valued. There are countless Gaushalas or Cow > Shelters in India where cows are fed and taken care of. > > 4. The largest number of vegetarians in the world > > In the list of unknown facts about India, this is not very widely known. > India is home to the largest number of vegetarians in the world. Religion > is the main motivation behind vegetarianism in India, with over 81% of the > adult population refraining from eating meat on certain days. Also, a vast > majority of the Jain and Buddhist population in India avoid eating meat and > follow a plant-based diet. It would not be a surprise to come across > vegetarian KFC and McDonald’s menus in India, among other global food > chains. > > 5. The popular game ‘Snakes and Ladders’ is India’s contribution to the > world > > India has been known as home to several board games, especially the > classic one – Snakes and Ladders. Most of us have played an odd version of > this game, never really knowing about its true origins. The legend has it > that its inception goes back to the early 2nd century BC, when it was known > as Mokshapat or Moksha Patamu. Another legend says that this board dice > game was invented by Swami Gyandev in the 13th century BC. The game was a > lesson in morality for kids, and it pointed toward the effects of Karma > (destiny) and Kama (desire). Eventually, the British version of this game > was published in 1943 by the Milton Bradley Company, under the name Chutes > and Ladders. > > 6. India stands third for its hefty population of billionaires > > Another amazing fact about India is that it has the third largest > population of billionaires in the world after the US and China, per Forbes’ > 35th annual list of billionaires. Reliance Industries Limited chairman > Mukesh Ambani tops the list of Asia’s richest men, followed by Adani Group > chairman Gautam Adani, and then the Founder of HCL Technologies, Shiv > Nadar. As impressive as it sounds, India has over 140 billionaires and > counting. > > 7. The largest religion in India, Hinduism is the oldest in the world > > India has the largest Hindu population in the world, with over 966.3 > million individuals identifying as Hindu, according to the 2011 census. > With over 94% of the global Hindu population, India stands tall as the > Hindu hotspot in the world, with its roots dating back over 5000 years. > There is no known founder of Hinduism, but it flourished as soon as the > Vedic philosophies emerged around 1500 to 500 BC. However, the rituals and > cultural phenomena were known to become widespread between 500 BC and 300 > AD. Contrary to some popular beliefs, Hinduism is not pure polytheism. It > believes in Brahma, the creator. > > 8. India is the largest spice producer globally > > One of the most amazing facts about India is its contribution to the world > spice market. Over 70% of different varieties of spices in the world are > grown in India, with the most popular spices, namely cardamom, cinnamon, > saffron, turmeric, nutmeg, vanilla, and cloves. Besides this, India is also > the largest consumer of spices in the world. No wonder Indian kitchens are > stacked with versatile spices that are used in everyday cooking without > fail. Also, there is mention of spices to cure common ailments in the > Vedas, which is an important part of Indian culture. If you ever want to > get immersed in aromas and a complex labyrinth of spice lanes, then Khari > Baoli in Delhi is the place to visit. Touted as the largest spice market in > Asia, it is overwhelmingly beautiful and a delight to the senses. However, > do take a guide along with you if it is your first time. > > 9. The magnetic hill that defies gravity > > Not many people know about Magnetic Hill, but it is probably one of the > unique facts about India. Magnetic Hill outrightly defies gravity. Yes, you > heard it right! Also known as Gravity Hill, it is located around 30km from > Leh. This is a part of the road of the Leh-Kargil highway. Many tourists > flock to see this mysterious phenomenon, and you can spot some signs with > proper instructions that will help you experience and make the most of it. > Instead of rolling downhill, your vehicle will start going uphill. All this > will happen when your car is neutral. Many theories run amok, explaining > this strange phenomenon. One scientific theory concludes that the hill > has a strong magnetic force that pulls the vehicles downward. Another > theory suggests the presence of an optical illusion. The landscape creates > an illusion for the eyes, obstructing the horizon. This makes it hard for > us to differentiate the slopes of the hill. The lack of a flat surface or > horizon makes it look like it is coming downhill while the opposite is > happening. If you are planning a leh tour and want to decode the mystery of > Magnetic Hill, the months between July and October are your best bet. > > 10. Mystery glacial lake with skeletons > > Also known as Skeleton Lake, Roopkund is a one-of-a-kind high-altitude > glacial lake located in the Indian Himalayas. Seated at a height of 16,499 > above sea level, Roopkund is a mysterious lake in the state of Uttarakhand. > It is essentially a small water body that is home to the skeletons of > hundreds of individuals of unknown origin. This scenic trek lures tourists > from around the globe for its skeletal remains. It was discovered in 1942 > when a British forest ranger H K Madhwal spotted a skeleton floating in the > lake. Initially, it was suspected to be part of the Japanese invasion > forces during World War II. However, the carbon dating revealed that the > skeletons were more than 1200 years old. The skeletons shared similar > wounds to the head, but the cause of the death remains unknown as they died > during different periods. It is concluded that they might have died > suddenly due to a hailstorm, but it is still a mystery what so many people > were doing at such high altitudes. The total distance of the Roopkund > trek is roughly 53 km, and it may take you around 5 to 7 days to complete > this trek. > > My note-The points are repeat, but I have added it for the added > information > > Q5 What is the funniest joke you've been told that you still > think about to this day? > > A5 Sue Spencer,9h > > A drunk stumbles along a baptismal service on Sunday afternoon down by the > river. > > He proceeds to walk down into the water and stand next to the preacher. > > . The minister turns and notices the old drunk and says, "Mister, are you > ready to find Jesus?" > > The drunk looks back and says, "Yes, Preacher, I sure am." > > The minister then dunks the fellow under the water and pulls him right > back up. "Have you found Jesus?" the preacher asked. > > "Nooo, I didn't!" said the drunk. > > The preacher then dunks him under for quite a bit longer, brings him up > and says, "Now, brother, have you found Jesus?" > > "Noooo, I have not, Reverend." > > The preacher in disgust holds the man under for at least 30 seconds this > time, brings him out of the water and says in a harsh tone, "My God, man, > have you found Jesus yet?" > > The old drunk wipes his eyes and says to the preacher, "Are you sure this > is where he fell in?" > > -- > On Facebook, please join https://www.facebook.com/groups/keralaiyerstrust > > We are now on Telegram Mobile App also, please join > > Pattars/Kerala Iyers Discussions: https://t.me/PattarsGroup > > Kerala Iyers Trust Decisions only posts : https://t.me/KeralaIyersTrust > > Kerala Iyers Trust Group for Discussions: > https://t.me/KeralaIyersTrustGroup > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "KeralaIyers" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/keralaiyers/1740047312.2377406.1703664485001%40mail.yahoo.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/keralaiyers/1740047312.2377406.1703664485001%40mail.yahoo.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "iyer123" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/iyer123/693452694.4556756.1703668682709%40mail.yahoo.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/iyer123/693452694.4556756.1703668682709%40mail.yahoo.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Thatha_Patty" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/CABC81Zdma-kEsai1dWGtpvKLBX2-6Ra2cUSWntZV1RTZ0e5%3Dzg%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/CABC81Zdma-kEsai1dWGtpvKLBX2-6Ra2cUSWntZV1RTZ0e5%3Dzg%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- *Mar* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. 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