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September 2008

Religion 101: Addressing The Messy Temple Fiasco

morib temple hindu

A Hindu is a structure designed to bring Hindus and gods together through worship, sacrifice, and devotion. It is also known as mandir, devasthana, pura, gudi, kovil, kovilamu, or ambalam in various languages. A Hindu temple represents the cosmos and the essence of life and symbolizes dharma, artha, kama, moksha, and karma.

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Religion 101: The Final Hindu Funeral Rites

Funeral Final Rites Religion Hindu

(In Hindu tradition and rites, the culmination of life’s journey is marked by the cremation of the deceased. This sacred rite, performed with reverence and respect, signifies the release of the soul from its physical form and its return to the elemental essence. It is a profound farewell that honors the spiritual belief in the cycle of birth, , and rebirth. Image source: Flickr/Gavin Golden)

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Childhood Memories: Part 13 – The Adventures of Tintin

tintin comic

(Tintin and his friends always on adventures that capture the imagination of young lads like me. Image source: Medium.com)

When I was in my secondary school, this comic book – The Adventures of Tintin series was one of the most sought out “books” in the school library (ya, we had a good collection of comic books in library and we often read them just before the examinations to release tensions).

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Youtube Classic 101: World’s Largest Record Collection

Paul Mawhinney Record Largest

(The man and his huge collection – Image source: Gizmodo)

It is a story about a man and his world largest record collection. has 3 million records & 300,000 CDs, some in pristine condition and some probably is the only copy in the world. Paul is 69 years old and is not in good health.

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Indian Wedding 101: Colorful & Exciting Indian Wedding Part 4

Indian Wedding Attire Head Gear

In weddings, the bridegroom’s headgear, known as the pagdi or safa, is a symbol of honor and respect. It is a key element of the groom’s , reflecting the heritage of the region. The pagdi is often associated with royalty and nobility, and wearing it signifies the groom’s central role in the ceremony. Different regions in India have their own unique styles of pagdi, each with its own cultural significance and history. Image source: Viresh Studio/Pexels

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MAIKA Scandal 101: MAIKA Debate?

(The “start” of open debates in Malaysia – Anwar Ibrahim. Imagine source: Flickr)

Well, since the Malays have done it (Anwar Ibrahim and Shabery on the fuel price hike) and the Chinese have done it (Lim Guan Eng and Koh Tsu Koon on land scam issue in Penang), the Indians might as well have a go at this debate thing.

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