Of cultural divide ....
0 Comments Published by Dhruva on Sunday, September 24, 2006 at 9/24/2006 09:44:00 PM.
I have been brought being taught that westerners has no culture, no family values and it's only india which has these deep rooted family values ethics and all.
No doubt our culture is one of greatest and diversified of them all ... but don't we show ostrich approach not learning about other cultures and not respecting them most of our lives? Don't we loose something very big from life trying our best to stick to the place, sorroundings, religion, community where we got raised at?
A typical Indian would look down to an american when it comes down to culture. Now, 'Being different' and 'Being bad' are two different things. If westerners are different from us, it does not mean all of them live the madonna life - which is the image most indians carry for an american. (The image which Americans carry for us is not very good also - but that is a different issue.)
There are certain desi things that I dont like - like desi people bringing 'indian lunch' to US office because they think american food is shit.
When I think more deeply, I find it is not only about India and rest of the world. I saw at India also ... we would not respect or be friends easily with somebody from other state / religion / community .. we'll try our best to be, live, work, marry & die in our community.
Maybe it's just the human tendency.
Everything has its pros and cons.
If we open ourself from above 'Sankeern Maansikta' , we'll learn new things, we'll see world from totally fresh perspective, we'll find ourself a little 'raised'. But we'll loose manythings also which is equally dear to us.
No doubt our culture is one of greatest and diversified of them all ... but don't we show ostrich approach not learning about other cultures and not respecting them most of our lives? Don't we loose something very big from life trying our best to stick to the place, sorroundings, religion, community where we got raised at?
A typical Indian would look down to an american when it comes down to culture. Now, 'Being different' and 'Being bad' are two different things. If westerners are different from us, it does not mean all of them live the madonna life - which is the image most indians carry for an american. (The image which Americans carry for us is not very good also - but that is a different issue.)
There are certain desi things that I dont like - like desi people bringing 'indian lunch' to US office because they think american food is shit.
When I think more deeply, I find it is not only about India and rest of the world. I saw at India also ... we would not respect or be friends easily with somebody from other state / religion / community .. we'll try our best to be, live, work, marry & die in our community.
Maybe it's just the human tendency.
Everything has its pros and cons.
If we open ourself from above 'Sankeern Maansikta' , we'll learn new things, we'll see world from totally fresh perspective, we'll find ourself a little 'raised'. But we'll loose manythings also which is equally dear to us.
It's all in the family ... Pandit Ravi Shankar .....
0 Comments Published by Dhruva on at 9/24/2006 02:41:00 PM.
Going throught the millions of videos posted at youtube - I crossed my paths with Ravi Shankar and his two daughters - Anoushka and Norah Jones.
I cannot but (once again) be amazed at the excellence of the greatest musician Pandit Ravi Shankar and his daughters ...
Definitely music is something which runs in your blood .... (i am totally bowled out at this moment!!)
Ravi Shankar on the Dick Cavett Show
Anoushka Shankar - Concert for George (2003)
Norah Jones: Come Away With Me
I cannot but (once again) be amazed at the excellence of the greatest musician Pandit Ravi Shankar and his daughters ...
Definitely music is something which runs in your blood .... (i am totally bowled out at this moment!!)
Ravi Shankar on the Dick Cavett Show
Anoushka Shankar - Concert for George (2003)
Norah Jones: Come Away With Me
Samsung d807
0 Comments Published by Dhruva on Saturday, September 23, 2006 at 9/23/2006 10:38:00 PM.
I purchased Samsung d807 this weekend.
Phone Features
* 1.3 megapixel camera & video phone
* Mobile e-mail with Yahoo®, MSN®, Hotmail® & more
* Bluetooth® wireless connectivity
* Speakerphone for hands-free calls
* EDGE high-speed data access
* Quad-band world phone - 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
* Instant messaging with AOL®, MSN®, Yahoo!® and ICQ®
* Customize with Music Tone ringtones, graphics and games
Specifications
* Weight: 3.3 ounces
* Dimensions: 3.98 x 2.09 x .61 inches
* Talk Time: Up to 5 hours
* Standby Time: Up to 10 days
* EDGE Class 10 for rapid data transfer
* Quad-Band World Phone - 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
* External memory expansion slot - MicroSD compatible
* Warranty: One year warranty on phone and accessories
* All talk, data & standby times depend on network configuration
Phone Features
* 1.3 megapixel camera & video phone
* Mobile e-mail with Yahoo®, MSN®, Hotmail® & more
* Bluetooth® wireless connectivity
* Speakerphone for hands-free calls
* EDGE high-speed data access
* Quad-band world phone - 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
* Instant messaging with AOL®, MSN®, Yahoo!® and ICQ®
* Customize with Music Tone ringtones, graphics and games
Specifications
* Weight: 3.3 ounces
* Dimensions: 3.98 x 2.09 x .61 inches
* Talk Time: Up to 5 hours
* Standby Time: Up to 10 days
* EDGE Class 10 for rapid data transfer
* Quad-Band World Phone - 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
* External memory expansion slot - MicroSD compatible
* Warranty: One year warranty on phone and accessories
* All talk, data & standby times depend on network configuration
