My latest #TharoorThink column mounts a robust defence of the English language in India while rejecting the Macaulay mindset. We can use English to connect to the world while refusing to allow it to disconnect us from ourselves:
Yes. @theabhayk! The name comes from the Malay word for Hanuman, which was often pronounced as Handuman by ancient Malay sailors and traders who were familiar with the Ramayana. Over time, "Handuman" evolved into "Andaman." It’s not an English name as many wrongly believe.
Lord Kārtikeya represents a rare combination of irresistible beauty, immense valour, profound wisdom, and unwavering dispassion, with a tinge of mischievousness.
Devotional performances, soulful music, thousands of traditional lamps, and other festivities lit up the @BangaloreAshram, as thousands danced and meditated in celebration of the Kārtika Deepotsav.
Farmers from across India have different demands and different circumstances. Instead of taking to the streets, I urge all farmers to consult with each other and to select credible experts as their representatives to logically present their demands to the government. #kisan #KisanAndolan #FarmersProtest #FarmersProtest2024 @PMOIndia@AgriGoI
Rath Yatra greetings to everyone. As we celebrate this sacred occasion, may the divine journey of Lord Jagannath fill our lives with health, happiness and spiritual enrichment.