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| When you have the roots within |
| Karunamay Sinha |
| By the second decade of the twentieth century, the divide between the Meiteis and the Bishnupriyas was heading for a new phase. Bishnupriyas who had been resignedly allowing their language to fade into oblivion were waking up to the reality. The ones who had been willy-nilly assigning greater weight to the Meitei language were gradually having the moral fiber to insist on using their own language in a non-Meitei set-up outside Manipur. The Brahmins didn’t really have the teeth to put a check on this rebellious awakening. This came as a stumbling block to the ongoing process of Meitei-ization. Socio-cultural affairs began facing new problems as a result of this language divide. |
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| The Power of Modelling |
| Dr. Gayatri Bezboruah |
| On a bright summer morning, a three year-old angel is sitting in the kitchen, where her mother is in conversation with the help of the house. With a spoon in her hand, she goes rat-a-tat-a-tat on the table, chopping the imaginary onion. Then she wipes her eyes, with a frown on her face. She then decides to grind masalas the Indian way, and keeps testing the mixture for the right consistency. Frowns, keeps grinding, then smiles and stops. Now, she’s tired, leans back on her chair and says, “Will someone give me a cup of tea?” Scenes like this are powerful reminders of how closely our children watch and learn from us. We are actually modelling behaviour for our children every moment of every day. They are always watching us, and thus they learn what to do and how to do it. In other words, they learn our approach and our style. |
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| QURIOZZITY |
| Yasholankaar Bhagawati |
| A computer is a machine that manipulates data according to a set of instructions. Although mechanical examples of computers have existed through much of recorded human history, the first electronic computers were developed in the mid-20th century (1940-1945). These were the size of a large room, consuming as much power as several hundred modern personal computers (PCs). Modern computers based on integrated circuits are millions to billions of times more capable than the early machines, and occupy a fraction of the space. Simple computers are small enough to fit into a wristwatch, and can be powered by a watch battery. Personal computers in their various forms are icons of the Information Age and are what most people think of as “computers”. Questions by Pankaj Phukan in this week’s Readers Write. |
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| TIANG SERI |
| Hemanta Kr Sarmah |
| It is a system like our Vaastu Shastra to design buildings for all round happiness in Malayasia. But it does not have any scientific logic or reason like our ancient system. This is mainly practiced by the shamans or witch doctors who are called dukun or bomoh. Literally, Tiang Seri in Malay means the main pillar of the house. Malayasia has a matriarchal society like in Meghalaya and so the main pillar of the house is called the “mother pillar” or Tiang Ibu. The measurement of the pillar is done by the length of the outstretched arm of the matriarch which is called as one “depa”. Like the Chinese, Malayasians have eight animals corresponding to eight directions. They are Dragon (naga), |
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| Star Gazing |
| Ajai Bhambi |
| Aries: (March 21 - April 20) Mars sextile Venus during this week. Your general well-being and emotional health depend on sound and meaningful relationships—both social and romantic during this week. Financial prosperity or social success may come through your marriage partner at this time. Special attention to and from a partner is in focus. Set aside some private time when no one else can get in the way of the feelings you want to share.
Taurus: (April 21 – May 21) Venus trines Neptune this week. You would maintain good relations and try to give to a partner exactly what you would like to receive just now. It’s not about you right now—it’s about someone else close, and the sweeter your attentions, the more delicious your rewards will be! Smoothing out your close personal relationships is what makes you happy during this cycle. |
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