Category Archives: Heritage

MODERN DEMOCRACY OR RAM RAJYA…..PN

Posted on November 24, 2020 by padmum

There was a time in India when the automatic primogeniture choice of the king was not in force. How the new ruler was chosen was very interesting. When the King died, the main temple elephant was given a garland which … Continue reading →

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A Letter to Santa..NN

Posted on November 8, 2020 by padmum

Dear Mr. Claus Usually all children and even adults are full of fond expectations from you as the year draws to a close. In every household you are seen as a father/grand father figure. So it was, last year. For some reason you … Continue reading →

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A Letter to Santa–PN

Posted on November 5, 2020 by padmum

Dear Santa In my 71 years of existence I have never ever written a letter to you. Well! In my childhood Santa was just a roly-poly, white bearded, grandpa like figure who appeared in Enid Blyton books and comics. We … Continue reading →

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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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UNPLUGGED–PN’s Take

Posted on May 24, 2020 by padmum

This word came into my personal space when my son Jai Natarajan introduced me to Unplugged by Eric Clapton. Tears in Heaven was the song and it had a huge impact on my appreciation of music. In fact it rejigged … Continue reading →

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OVER -CONFIDENCE–positive or negative quality

Posted on May 9, 2020 by padmum

Is over confidence a positive or negative quality? It all depends on the situation in which it is exhibited….over confidence can be self-assurance or bravado verging on dangerous behaviour. As a family, we four siblings have always had superb self-confidence … Continue reading →

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Wholesomeness and Hope II

Posted on May 1, 2020 by padmum

“Amma! Paal” (Madam! Milk) would be the regular cry at 5 am and 3 pm at the gate of our house in Madras when we were growing up. We used to have a cow or buffalo brought to our gate … Continue reading →

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COURAGE

Posted on April 3, 2020 by padmum

In the Indian psyche, when we talk about Courage, the first name and picture in our collective memory is the image of Abhimanyu from the great Indian epic, Mahabaratha. Abhimanyu was the 16 year old son of the great archer … Continue reading →

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Rhadha—Keeping the Dance Tradition Alive

Posted on July 15, 2017 by padmum

This article was written a few years ago as a cover story for Eves Touch!! Her disciples are celebrating her 75th birthday. Celebrations of Rhadha A dancer who is finally getting due recognition The clear and melodious voice of Rhadha … Continue reading →

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Makara Sankranti..the whole experience, nationally

Posted on January 14, 2016 by padmum

Special Dishes Cooked for Sankranti Pongal in Tamil Nadu Til Poli Tilache Ladoo Sarsoon Ka Saag with Makke Di Roti or Corn Tortillas Kurmure Ladoo Many Melas or fairs are held on Makar Sankranti the most famous being the Kumbh … Continue reading →

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