Monthly Archives: June 2020

Names and Nicknames–NN’s take

Posted on June 26, 2020 by padmum

Names may sound funny and nicknames funnier. In Tamil some are called Mottai (baldy). My class teacher fondly called me Nattai which in Tamil means tall boy (not to be confused with description of small cars with a large headroom). … Continue reading →

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Law and Order

Posted on June 22, 2020 by padmum

Confession: I love watching the series Law and Order…I could watch only 3 seasons..out of 21 on Prime. I cannot get pre-taped episodes from the US because of some technical area compatibility. So I watch clippings from 3 to 12 … Continue reading →

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Benefits and Limits of Law and Order Approach..NN

Posted on June 20, 2020 by padmum

‘Law and Order Approach’ is seen as useful and helpful in our daily life in all countries. It helps the common man to go about his routine without being troubled or attacked by any bully in the street. It provides … Continue reading →

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LOCKDOWN…NN’s Viewpoint 

Posted on June 12, 2020 by padmum

For the first time a phenomenon in our lifetime has put everyone in their place, physically and metaphorically. Hence in a way Coronaand the consequential lockdown have ceased to be a question at the individual level. It is a little … Continue reading →

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XENOPHOBIA–COLOUR

Posted on June 5, 2020 by padmum

RColour Colour of skin, hair and eyes Colour of a passport and a flag Colour of prejudice Colour of perception Colour of superiority and snobbery Colour of money, of a credit card Colour of gold, platinum, diamonds, gems Colour that … Continue reading →

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Xenophobia…Prof. N Natarajan

Posted on June 5, 2020 by padmum

Xenophobia means a native’s dislike of or hatred for people from another country or region. Normally if you encounter a stranger when you are alone, it arouses in you a feeling of curiosity or insecurity. You tend to be cautious, … Continue reading →

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