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History 101: The Legacy of Swami Vivekananda, His Teachings and Relevance in the Modern World

Swami Vivekananda Ashram Brickfields Tun Sambanthan History Indian India

The Vivekananda Ashram, located in the vibrant Brickfields area of Kuala Lumpur, stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of Swami Vivekananda, a revered spiritual leader and social reformer. Established in 1904 by Sri Lankan Tamil immigrants, the ashram commemorates Swami Vivekananda’s visit to Malaysia in 1893. Image source: Coconuts

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Tamil Music 101: Thenisai Thendral Deva: The Unrivaled, Ultimate King of Ganaa

Thenisai Thendral Deva Rajinikanth Music Tamil Ganaa

In the 1990s, Thenisai Thendral Deva created memorable songs for three of Rajinikanth’s hit movies: Annamalai, Baasha, and Arunachalam. These films were successful at the box office and celebrated for their music. Deva’s contribution to Rajinikanth’s films exceeded these three movies; he crafted an iconic opening theme for the superstar. This theme became so popular that it is now considered essential in any Rajinikanth movie, even if another composer is in charge of the music. Image source: Immathi

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Childhood Memories: Part 29 – The Mighty Fine Tipper Trucks My Late Dad Drove

Tipper Truck Childhood Lorry

A tipper truck, commonly known as a dump truck, is a heavy-duty vehicle designed to transport and unload materials such as sand, gravel, and demolition waste by tipping its cargo bed. The BelAZ 75710, produced in Belarus, holds the title of the largest tipper truck in the world, boasting a massive 450 metric-ton payload capacity. Image source: Reddit

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