Entries from June 2008 ↓
June 30th, 2008 — Experiences, Relationships
I recently had an eye opening experience in one of the orkut discussion forums. A thread started by a person to boast about Indian culture and thrash western culture turned nasty when discussions turned to the topic “Premarital sex”.
The Indians gained an advantage with this topic, but it was short lived with a reply from a western counter part. The following was his comment.
“You are blaming us for having premarital sex, but its not as bad as marrying cousins and uncles“.
That was the end of that discussion. There was no argument from the Indian side to counter it. We lost the war, but it created a wave of thoughts in me.
Never think of any culture as superior or inferior. All cultures evolved into its current form cos the society needed it. For the Hindus marrying cousins is very acceptable. In Tamil Nadu, girls marry their uncles. From a western perspective its bad.
Cohabitation is very acceptable in the western culture. But parents here faint at the thought of it. Muslims are legally allowed to have 4 wifes simultaneously. Divorce is just three words for them. If you are a non muslim and if you are divorced, you will face some serious discrimination in the society.
Now, Which is wrong and which is right ?
I guess the answer would be, “Everything is right“.
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June 27th, 2008 — BarCamp
When Gods Own Country is hosting a BlogCamp, then its has to be very special. The Event will happen on a huge house boat. This is going to be the first unconference to happen on boat. The Event is hosted by Kerala Tourism.
Date :- 16th August 2008
Venue :- Alappuzha
15th is a holiday and 17th is a sunday. So 16th is the perfect date to be on a boat in Kerala with blogging friends. This is a limited entry event. So if you are planning to enjoy a blogcamp on the backwaters of Kerala add your details to the following form.
Url : http://www.contactvirus.com/blogcampkerala
Shared Key : godsowncountry
We will contact you to confirm your attendance !!!!!!
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June 26th, 2008 — Experiences
Non Malayalam Readers please Excuse !!!!!!
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June 25th, 2008 — Experiences
The recent 7th Class text book controversy comes at the right time when the Kerala Government is hunting down the faith traders. Here is a translation of the controversy.
Principal: “What is your name?”
“Jeevan”
Principal: “Nice…father’s name?”
“Anwar Rasheed”
principal: Mother’s name?”
“Lakshmi Devi”
The Principal looks at the parents
Principal: “What should I fill in for the kid’s religion?”
Parents : “Keep it blank…or else add No Religion”
Principal: “Caste”
Parents : “not needed”
The Principal leans back on his chair and asks solemnly
Principal: “What if he wants a religion when he grows up?”
Parents : “If he wants a religion when he grows up, he can choose the one he likes then”
Does this sound anti religious ??
Secularism a concept that should be taught at a younger age. Every child must understand that his religion is not special. Its one among 100s of other religions and there is no point it giving it more importance than humanity.
If this textbook is removed from the curriculum we can no longer say that India is a secular country. If religious beliefs are protected in this country, then there should be protection given to non religious secular thoughts also. Having no religion is not a crime.
Religion is something personal. All the religious problems that our country is facing is due to the freedom given to the religious believers to take their beliefs to the street. We all have the freedom to believe in anything we like, and the same freedom is there for everyone else, be it your wife, your son or your friend.
Instead of banning the textbook, ban the following.
- Public religious processions
- Irritating noise making religions (pentacostes)
- Reigious instruction in aided schools
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June 23rd, 2008 — Experiences
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