Tech News 101: XP Desktop, Improved WordPress Theme
For start, I revamped my desktop be like this when Alizee had me going weird this morning.
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Religion 101: The Final Hindu Funeral Rites
(In Hindu tradition and funeral 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, death, and rebirth. Image source: Flickr/Gavin Golden)
Childhood Memories: Part 13 – The Adventures of Tintin
(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
(The man and his huge record collection – Image source: Gizmodo)
It is a story about a man and his world largest record collection. Paul Mawhinney 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
In Indian 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 attire, reflecting the cultural 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.
Bangsa Malaysia: Who is a leader for unity?
(An united Malaysia is an ideal Malaysia)
As expected, Merdeka came and went without much fuss…
In fact, having nothing much to do at home, I went to back to work on 1st September – I had some project work to be completed and hey, going to work on a holiday was fabulous (and traffic jam free too).… [Click to read the rest] “Bangsa Malaysia: Who is a leader for unity?”
Governance 101: The Battle Between MCMC, Government And Us
(The next time, when the Government “guarantees” something, just remember it is not for real! Image source: http://www.doyleinteractive.com)
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Personal 101: The Day I Wrecked My Beloved Car
It almost a perfect weekend – almost nice to get some personal chores done after putting it off for some time now. Photo by RODNAE Productions from Pexels
Childhood Memories: Part 12 – History of My Beloved Grandma
(Thankfully most of us did not spend our childhood times during the tough times during World War 2 – Image source: http://upload.wikimedia.org)
My grandmother – from my mother’s side is about 75 now (75 or 70, she can’t recall for she is not sure which year she was born).
She was born in Malaysia (Malaya back then), lived in Taiping where her father (my great grandfather) had a grocery shop (which meant they had rice for meals). She had a sister and 2 brothers and thanks to her father’s resourcefulness, the whole family survived through the Japanese occupation during the War World 2 (not making any trouble with the Japanese helped too).
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History 101: How To Unite Malays (Part 2)
(Austronesians were the first humans in history to invent ocean-going sailing technologies, which allowed them to colonize a large part of the Indo-Pacific region. Image source: Reddit)
While it is true that a large number of Austronesians are of the Muslim faith (but not in the greater Polynesia), it is also important to note, that (in South East Asia) the majority of them converted en masse during the late 19th Century just prior to the Krakatau Volcanic explosion.
History 101: How To Unite Malays (Part 1)
(Johann Friedrich Blumenbach (11 May 1752 – 22 January 1840) was a German physician, naturalist, physiologist, and anthropologist. He was one of the first to explore the study of the human being as an aspect of natural history. His teachings in comparative anatomy were applied to his classification of human races, of which he claimed there were five, Caucasian, Mongolian, Malayan, Ethiopian, and American. Text and Image source: Wikipedia)