While Tom and Jerry wasn’t explicitly about the Great Depression, its slapstick, constant struggle for survival, and focus on basic needs (food, shelter, escaping danger) resonated deeply with audiences during and after tough economic times, symbolizing everyday resilience and the relentless pursuit of resources, even if unintentionally reflecting a world where life was a constant,… Continue reading Did Tom and Jerry- have anything to do with Great Depression?
Was Swami Vivekananda – Saivite or Vaishnavite?
Swami Vivekananda was not a Śaivaite or Vaiṣṇava in the sectarian sense. If you have to classify, he was closest to Śākta (Kali-worship tradition), but even that is incomplete because he rose above all sects. Here is the accurate breakdown: ✔️ 1. Raised in a Vaishnava household • Vivekananda (Narendranath Datta) was born into a… Continue reading Was Swami Vivekananda – Saivite or Vaishnavite?
Some good Malayalam movies
Maheshinte prathikaram,Manichitrathaazhu, Iyobinte pustakam,Innale,Parava, Banglore days, Ustaad hotel, Aattam, Nayaattu and Mukundan unni associates. Vaishali, my dear kuttichathan, sadayam, kireedam, manichitrathaazhu, CID moosa, ustad hotel, Bangalore days, kumbalangi nights, thondi muthalum drisaakshiyum, north 24 kaatham, aattam, maheshinte prathikaram, angamaly diaries, jallikkettu, aamen, iyobinte pusthakam, urumi, neelakasham pachakadal chuvanna bhoomi, great Indian kitchen, trance, aarkariyaam, naayattu,… Continue reading Some good Malayalam movies
How to be a Ramanujam, a Hardy Boy?
Here are some excellent books about Srinivasa Ramanujan and his mathematics — covering biography, mathematical ideas, historical context, and even deeper mathematical treatments: ⸻ 📚 1. The Man Who Knew Infinity — Robert Kanigel (Biography) A classic, widely-read biography of Ramanujan’s life, personality, and mathematical genius — tracing his journey from India to Cambridge and… Continue reading How to be a Ramanujam, a Hardy Boy?
DIY(Do It Yourself)- Siddha/Ayurvedha
In Siddha and Ayurvedic traditions, getting the “liquid essence” of a plant is a fundamental process. Depending on the plant part (leaf, root, or bark) and whether it is fresh or dry, you would use one of three main methods at home. The most direct “essence” is called Swarasam (fresh juice). 1. Swarasam (Fresh Juice… Continue reading DIY(Do It Yourself)- Siddha/Ayurvedha
Is God a blind watchmaker? – William Paley
William Paley (1802), an influential 18th-century English Anglican priest, philosopher argued that the complexity of nature, like a watch, proves an intelligent, purposeful designer (God). Conversely, Richard Dawkins’s 1986 book, The Blind Watchmaker, uses the term to describe natural selection, arguing that evolution operates without foresight or design, acting as a “blind” creator. Key Distinctions in the… Continue reading Is God a blind watchmaker? – William Paley
Pepsi bottle and a pattern?
When you keep a cool Pepsi bottle in the table, the water droplets around the bottle might fall down and after sometime, when you take the bottle, you might see a pattern in the table. What is it? I asked this question to Google Gemini. Here is the answer: What’s happening physically • Water droplets… Continue reading Pepsi bottle and a pattern?
Gene in Huntington’s Disease- Convergent or Divergent?
In mathematics, if numbers come as 1,2,1,2,1,2… or 1,1,1,1,1,…, they are called divergent and convergent. In genetics, ATGCATGC… likewise come for genetic sequence. The sequence could be sporadic or could follow a pattern. In Huntington’s disease, the gene follows a pattern ATGATG…So, could it be categorised as convergent or divergent was my question to google… Continue reading Gene in Huntington’s Disease- Convergent or Divergent?
Do snakes drink milk?
Snakes do not naturally drink milk, and they do not “sleep” (or enter a resting phase) after ingesting it; rather, they often become extremely sick or die. While some people believe the myth that snakes drink milk—particularly during festivals like Nag Panchami—the scientific reality is quite different: In summary, snakes do not benefit from milk,… Continue reading Do snakes drink milk?
How do men get breasts?
Men get breasts, medically known as gynecomastia, primarily due to an imbalance between estrogen and testosterone, leading to breast glandular tissue growth, often happening naturally during infancy, puberty, and aging, but can also stem from medications, obesity, certain diseases (liver, kidney), alcohol/drug use (steroids), or tumors. It’s a common, usually harmless, enlargement of glandular tissue, distinct from fat buildup… Continue reading How do men get breasts?