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April 2008

Childhood Memories: Part 2 – Feeling Heavenly At Maternal Grandma House

pkns earth movers childhood gramdma

(PKNS used similar earthmovers with huge tires just in front of my grandma house to construct their PKNS low-cost houses – they looked scary to small kids when they are driven fast all over the place. Photo source: http://southwood.typepad.com)

My heaven in this world must be my ‘s house (from my mother side) and as long as I could remember; I have always been treated with extra care and gentle when I am in her house.

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Agriculture 101: Navigating the Challenges of Tenacious Pig Farming

Pig Farm Pork Agriculture

In Malaysia, the pig industry has been transitioning towards modern practices to enhance sustainability and biosecurity. As of recent reports, there are approximately 544 pig farms in the country, contributing to a self-sufficient local demand of 96%. The industry has faced challenges such as the need for costly upgrades to green farming systems and the threat of diseases like African Swine Fever, but it remains a significant part of Malaysia’s sector, with a standing pig population close to 1.4 million. Image source: Raw Pixel

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Indian Cinema 101: Tamil Movie Sad Scenes That Can Make Anyone Cry

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It is a fact that we cannot separate “crying scenes” from movies especially when you watch the old movies. but sometimes sadness can come in other forms as well especially when you have Kamal in the lead role.

I may have my “bad moments” with (and worse ones are the Tamil Serials) but I have to admit that some Tamil movies or some scenes are simply gems. I talked about comedies in Tamil movies and coming to the other spectrum of comedy, this has to be one of my favourite moments from Tamil movies has to be this:-

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Childhood Memories: Part 1 – Paternal Grandma’s Pretty Old House

dad grandma house serdang lama childhood

(My dad’s parents house aka my dad’s side house used to be here somewhere. Now the area has been closed off and redeveloped. The old place has been completely lost. Photo source: Google Earth)

I have been thinking about it for some time – of writing down my memories of people, places and events. I lived in both my grandma houses (one from my dad’s side and another from my mom’s side) and encountered many interesting and hard to forget memories – I might as well, start writing them down before I start to forget it.

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Indian Weddings 101: A Big Milestone: My Brother’s Grand Engagement Ceremony Part 2

Engagement Wedding Brother Hindu Ritual Temple

In engagements and weddings, one important tradition is the giving of dowries. These are gifts from the bride’s to the groom’s, and they often include a variety of items such as sweets, snacks, and decorative accessories. These dowries are not just about the items themselves but also represent good wishes and blessings for the newlyweds’ future together. They are a way to honor the cultural heritage and bring families closer on this special occasion.

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Indian Weddings 101: A Big Milestone: My Brother’s Grand Engagement Ceremony Part 1

Indian Hindu Banana Flower Ritual Engagement Wedding

It is a traditional custom to decorate the entrance of the engagement & marriage hall and the house of the bride and groom with two banana trees. This practice symbolizes the wish for the couple’s married life to be evergreen, indicating prosperity, fertility, and an unending relationship filled with love. The banana tree, known as ‘Kadali’ in Sanskrit, is revered across various rituals and ceremonies. Every part of the banana plant, from the leaves to the trunk and the fruit, is considered sacred.

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Hindraf Rally 2007: A Thorn That Won’t Go Away

Hindraf Indian

The “Hindraf 5” is still holed up under ISA detention and calls to release them have fallen on deaf ears. Hindraf rally in 2007 – Image source: Malaysiakini

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