Had I not been a classical singer
Had I not been a classical singer, I would have loved to spend my entire life in a garage fine-tuning a Fiat or a Maruti.
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Appreciate the tuning
Thank you. If you appreciate the tuning so much, I hope you will enjoy the playing more.
M.S. Subbulakshmi, when singing, comes closer to God
Subbulakshmi, when singing, comes closer to God and the same happens to those who listen to her.
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Did you know?
Holy Cow
Until around the 20th century, the cow was considered sacred (and beef taboo) in Japan, China, and other parts of South East Asia. It was also similarly considered in Ancient Egypt.
Mount Semeru in Java
Mount Semeru, a volcanic mountain in East Java, Indonesia, is named after Mount Sumeru (or simply Meru) from Hindu mythology. Meru is said to be at the centre of the cosmos.
Ayurveda's nine doors
Ayurvedic diagnosis includes an examination of the body's nine doors (नवद्वार): two each of eyes, ears, and nostrils, along with the mouth, genitalia, and the anus.
The Kichidi Kedgeree
The British breakfast dish of Kedgeree, which consists of rice, smoked haddock, eggs, parsley, and butter or cream, is said to have been adapted from the Indian Kichidi.
Gymkhana
The word gymkhana is derived from the Hindi gend-khana (ball-house), but altered due to its association with and influence of the word, gymnasium.
Curry, the national dish of Japan
Curry is considered to be one of the national dishes of Japan. It was introduced by the British in the late 19th century, and, until relatively recently, was believed to be a Western dish.
Swahili Kachumbari
A popular dish of Kenya is Kachumbari, a fresh tomato and onion salad. The dish (and the word) is derived from the Hindi Kachumber (or Koshumbri).
Tomatoes and Potatoes
Tomatoes and potatoes, staples of Indian cuisine, were not present in India before European colonisation. They are native to the New World, the Americas which were discovered only in the 15th century.
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