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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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Economy 101: Indian Govt Employment – It Is A Duty, Not Privilege

Indian Tamil Rubber Estate Old Photo History Government

My son has kept me from my writing cap for the last few days but it has not stopped me from noticing how lately Indians are being given preference treatment from the Government especially when politicians are high with election fever. Image source: Aliran

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Hindraf Rally 2007: A Year End Thought

Hindraf Indian

The closing posts for 2007 would not be complete without a post on one of the main event of this year – Hindraf rally protests in the streets of the Malaysian capital city. Image source: Malaysiakini

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My Favourite Tamil Song 101: Heavenly Sahana By AR Rahman 2007

Sahana Sivaji The Boss AR Rahman Tamil

I am hooked seriously to the song “Sahana” and the “sadder” version of it, “Sahara” from the movie “Sivaji: The Boss”. Image Source: AVM / Youtube

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Indian Wedding 101: Colorful & Exciting Indian Wedding Part 3

Indian Wedding Attire Head Gear

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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Economy 101: 30 Cents Fuel Price Increase – Time to Boycott Some Restaurants

restaurant price increase

When the announcement on the fuel price was made, the Indian Restaurant near my work place lost not time increasing the food prices.

It cost us more now for breakfast and lunch at this restaurant now  – teh tarik went up from RM1.00 to RM1.20, burger up by another 20 cents and roti canai up by another 10 cents.… [Click to read the rest] “Economy 101: 30 Cents Fuel Price Increase – Time to Boycott Some Restaurants”

History 101: Morib, The Deserted But Fun Beach

morib beach plaque history world war 2 indian army

This World War 2 plaque in the centre of the Morib beach states the 46th Indian Beach Group landed in Morib on 9 Sept 1945 and handled 42,651 personnel, 3,968 vehicles and 11,224 tons of stores. It was reported that it took four days them to reach Kuala Lumpur as there was fierce resistance from the Japanese Army.

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Indian Wedding 101: Colorful & Exciting Indian Wedding Part 1

Indian Wedding Attire Head Gear

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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