In 2001, Lata Mangeshkar is awarded the Bharat Ratna. Seven years later, P. Susheela amma, the foundational blueprint, melody Queen of South India is given a mere Padma Bhushan. Twelve years later, S. Janaki, a vocal powerhouse of unmatched emotional range and nightingale of South is offered the exact same consolation prize, which she rightfully rejects.
The logic of National recognition in India is broken, and the timeline proves it. It takes decades of unparalleled, multi-lingual brilliance from Southern icons to even register as a footnote in New Delhi.
This isn't just about music. It is the structural reality of the country. From the revenue formulas that tax the South to subsidize the North, to the gatekept corridors of the Union Cabinet, the highest judiciary, and central contracts, the pattern is unyielding. The South is expected to perform like a powerhouse, but is treated like a secondary territory.
In every single walk of life, the message remains the same: the South does the heavy lifting, but to India, it is just the bloody South. Let that sink in.
A bond paying 18.95% got fully subscribed in India this week. BlackRock, Goldman, Ares and Farallon lined up for it.
Your fixed deposit pays 7%. Before the jealousy kicks in, read this.
The next time youโre feeling down, remember it's all about perspective. I got a friend who reads 2-3 books a week, works out twice a day, has no financial worries, & has people who want to have sex with him all the time & yet he constantly complains about how much he hates prison
The best example of The Great Indian Babu overreach mentality. The passengers were legally occupying they coupe they paid for and didn't cause any harm.
The issue here the babu saw was that they were having fun. That cannot be tolerated at any cost!!
The same babu won't even bat an eyelid against the thousands of people illegally occupying reserved coaches, unclean coaches, late running trains etc. which cause genuine distress to paying passengers.
Young people having fun - THAT is where the babu draws the line!!!
Kudos to @BritanniaIndLtd for this thoughtful and innovative initiative of printing Thirukkural on their biscuits. A wonderful way to promote our timeless Tamil heritage and values among children and families. Proud of this meaningful effort,keep inspiring! ๐
Wonder what these two are doing right now
Himanshu
- Applied to a few tech companies
- Got rejected by all of them
- Posted a story saying he doesn't know what to do next in life
- His family was surviving on his salary. They must be devastated right now
Sejal Pawar
- Started going to college regularly again
- Her college formed a "committee" that investigated nothing in her case
- Went to watch Argentina vs Jordan
- Got brand deals with Mamaearth
- Now Flipkart has approached her for a "what not to buy" ad
One is struggling just to survive while the other continues living the same lavish life. And people still say a man's life is easy