அரசியல் கொலைகளைப் பற்றிய கதை. குறிப்பாக இடது சாரி வலது சாரி கட்சிகளுக்கு இடையே நடக்கும் பழிக்குப் பழி வாங்கும் களத்தை மையமாக்கி கதை சொல்லி இருக்கிறார்கள்.
Monday, December 12, 2022
கொத்து ( Kothu)மலையாளப்படம்
Sunday, December 11, 2022
Iron John A Book About Men
ஆணுக்குத் தனியாக சில குணாதிசயங்கள் உள்ளன. பொறுப்புகளும் உள்ளன. அவன் ஒரு நல்ல ஆணாக இருக்க வேண்டும். ஆனால் பெண்களை மதிக்கிறேன் என்று பெண்ணாகிவிடக் கூடாது. அப்படி ஆகிறவனை பெண்களே மதிப்பதில்லை.
Thirunavukkarasu Senthan
16ஆம் நூற்றாண்டிலயே நாங்கள் ,ஓர் ஒல்லாந்தத் தளபதியின் யாழ்ப்பாண நினைவுத்திரட்டு (A Dutch commander about Jaffna Tamils)
Dutch commander about Jaffna Tamils
16ஆம் நூற்றாண்டிலயே நாங்கள் ஒரு ஊழல் நிறைந்த சமூகமாக இருந்து இருக்கிறோம் போல் தெரிகிறது.
“…யாழ்பாணத்தார் தற்பெருமையும்,செருக்கும், சோம்பேறிதனமும், பிடிவாதமும், பிடித்தவர்கள் எனவும், பொய்சொல்லி ஏமாற்றும் தந்திரம் படைத்த இந்த இனத்துடன் மிகவும் முன்னெச்சரிக்கையாக நடந்து கொள்ள வேண்டும் எனவும் தமக்கு நன்மை கிடைக்குமென்றால் பொய்ச் சத்தியம் செய்யவும் பொய்ச்சாட்சியம் சொல்லவும் தயங்க மாட்டார்கள் எனவும்
ஒருவர் மீது ஒருவர் வன்மம் கொண்டு வல்லடி வழக்குத் தொடுத்து வெல்லும் வரை வழக்காடி மகிழ்வார்கள் அதற்காக போத்துக்கேயர் காலத்தில் தீர்க்கப்பட்ட வழக்குகளையே புதுப்பிப்பார்கள் எனவும் கூறியுள்ளார்
முன்னர் அஞ்ஞான மன்னர்களும் போத்துக்கேயர்களும் ஆண்ட காலத்தில் இவர்கள் சாதி சாதியாகப் பிரிந்து வாழ்ந்து பழகிய படியால்
சாதிப் பிரிவுகளில் நாம் (ஒல்லாந்தர்) தலையிடக் கூடாது என அறிவுரையும் கூறியுள்ளார்
40 சாதிப் பிரிவுகள் உள்ளதாக குறிப்பட்டுள்ளார்
எண்ணிக்கையில் அதிகமான வேளான் தொழிலில் ஈடுபட்ட வெள்ளாளரின் ஆதிக்கம் பற்றியும் எச்சரிக்கை பண்ணியுள்ளார்
வெள்ளாளரின் சாதித் திமிருக்கு இடம் கொடுத்தால் மாத்திரமே மற்ற எல்லா வேலைகளிலும் கூனிக் குறுகி கெஞ்சிக் கூத்தாடி வேலை செய்வார்கள் எனவும்
சிங்களவர்களை மக்கள் என்றும் அப்பாவிகள் என்றும் மலபார்களால் ஏமாற்றப்பட்டவர்கள் என்றும் இங்கே கூறியுள்ளார்…” 😢
This is very well explained why we as Thamilan continuously failed as a society
At least I witnessed this in my Jaffna life around 4-5 years between 1977-1982
I agree by this Dutch commander’s writing as he put forward many
Interesting facts as he is referring Yaalpaanies as Malabar
So he definitely find commonalities among பனங்கொட்டைகள் with மலையாளிகள்
As both are self centered people promote self interest rather bigger community’ well being which they belongs to
We still can wittiness these among Kerala and Eezham Tamils as both communities with high literacy rate
such analysis could have definitely influence the policy makers across the world in dealing with Thamils’ issue as they continue to promote Sinhalese interests to this day 😢
எமது தலையிலேயே மண்ணை அள்ளி வாரிப் போட்டு எமது சமூக அழிவிற்கே வித்திட்ட ஜாம்பவான்கள் நாம்
The eye-tracking
Eye tracking is a sensor technology that can detect a person’s presence and follow what they are looking at in real-time. The technology converts eye movements into a data stream that contains information such as pupil position, the gaze vector for each eye, and gaze point. Essentially, the technology decodes eye movements and translates them into insights that can be used in a wide range of applications or as an additional input modality.
How eye tracking works
Typically, an eye tracking system comprises one or more cameras, some light sources, and computing capabilities. Algorithms translate the camera feed into data points with the help of machine learning and advanced image processing.
How the human brain is capable of sorting through an avalanche of external stimuli—most of which never reach the human consciousness—to create a sense of awareness of the individual's surroundings.
Cecile G. Tamura
Saturday, December 10, 2022
The Tree of Life Movie
Acclaimed director Terrence Malick’s (The Thin Red Line, Days of
Heaven, Badlands) two hour and twenty minute long coming of age story about two
brothers growing up in 1950’s Texas and their difficult family relationships
has only a cursory connection with what mystics and qabalists of the Jewish
mystery schools would consider The Tree of Life.
It is instead a slow,
meandering pseudo-art film realized with subtle, subjective cinematography from
Emmanuel Lubezki (Gravity, The Revenant, Birdman) and spare, period production
design from Jack Fisk (The Revenant, There Will be Blood and David Lynch’s
Mulholland Drive) lending it a sense of mood, personal drama and a kind of
nostalgic self-importance.
Despite having very
little to do with anybody’s rendition of The Tree Of Life (as a religious or
philosophical construct, at least), Malick delivers a genuinely sublime
experience that includes deep forays into the characters’ imaginations and formative
experiences. These include flashbacks and some epic sequences of cosmic and
prehistoric events that give texture to the existential treatment of the
narrative in a way that superficially appears to deliver meaning. Make no
mistake, and this is an illusion.
The plot is an insipid
invitation to stay well within your safety zone. The film does nothing truly
experimental that has not been done before, better and more meaningfully in a
short film or an actual art film. Hollywood congratulates itself while
reinforcing the white, middle-class, mainstream status quo.
Touted as a drama/fantasy,
this fairly mundane popular art film is low-key. Using its restrained, slow and
somewhat naturalistic style, it tries to illicit feelings of childhood and
convey a kind of innocence and honesty that has ‘Oscar bait’ written all over
it. Purportedly biographical, the film is not especially clever, not incredibly
insightful and not especially interesting. It is, however, undeniably beautiful
and well-shot.
Apparently, it worked
as intended, and in 2011 it scooped the Palme d’or at Cannes and then went on
to be nominated for three Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director and Best
Cinematography. The movie, The Tree of Life is beautiful for no reason other
than charming and inoffensive.
Chennakeshava Temple or Vijaya Narayana Temple
Beluru (also known earlier as Velapuri, Velur and Belapur in olden times) is situated on the banks of Yagachi River and was one of the capitals of the Hoysala Empire. Renowned for its magnificent Hoysala temple complex, the Chennakeshava Temple (also called Vijaya Narayana Temple), which was built by Hoysala King Vishnuvardhana to commemorate his victory over the Cholas in 1116 AD. The temple is believed to have been built by master craftsmen – Dasoja and Chavana, a father and son duo.
Chennakeshava Temple:
This star shaped temple is believed to have taken around 103 years to build. At the entrance facing the temple is a towering Gopura and a magnificent sculpture of Garuda, Lord Vishnu’s carrier, palms touching in pious homage. The temple stands on a platform and has exquisite artwork on its outer walls adorned with bracket figures depicting the Puranas and Epics, all carved to perfection. The lower frieze has a series of charging elephants and horses; the elephants symbolize courage while the horses are for speed. It is also believed that Shantaladevi, the queen of King Vishnuvardhana is the model for one of the sculptures – Darpana Sundari (lady with the mirror). Just outside is an interesting piece of sculpture, called the Gravity pillar which is carved out of a single rock and stands in its own weight. People can actually swipe a piece of paper across it. Equally impressive are the temples of Kappe Chennigaraya, Soumyanayaki, Andal and other Vaishnava manifestations, which surround the main temple.
And if you thought that, this is supreme stone carving skills, then just step inside. The craftmanship inside is much finer than outside. The sanctum has a magnificent 3.7 m tall image of Lord Vijaya Narayana in black stone. The prabhavali of this idol has the 10 avatars of Lord Vishnu, wrought very perfectly. The doorway with the dwarapalakas is very elegantly carved. The Garbhagriha is stellar in shape and its zigzag walls make the figures of 24 forms of Lord Vishnu look different at different times of the day due to light and shade effect. The bracket figures of madanikas (celestial nymps) are elaborately done with even water drops chiseled to perfection. There are 4 bracket figures on the ceiling which is believed to be inspired by queen Shantaladevi’s beauty. One can see the lathe turned pillars highly polished and intricate carvings even in the dark and no two pillars are alike. The Narasimha Pillar, it seems, was built to rotate on its base. The Mohini Pillar is the most beautiful among the pillars. A unique aspect in this is the artist has left a small space blank – it is believed that it is a challenge to others to do a better carving and to convey that art never dies as it is infinite.
The Temple Architecture
The Hoysalas used soft soapstone for their structures as they were found suitable for intricate carvings. Enclosed by a Prakara with a Gopurabuilt in the Vijayanagar style, the temple stands on a platform or Jagati and looks like a huge casket. The fine workmanship and skill visible in this masterpiece is truly breathtaking.
Chennakeshava Temple is proposed to be listed under UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
It is open daily from 7.30 AM till 7.30 PM.
Nearby: Halebeedu (20 kms), Mullayyanagiri Peak (50 kms), Shettihalli Church (55 kms), Yagachi Dam (4 kms) and Sakaleshpura (35 kms) are some attractions that can be visited along with Beluru.
Visit: Beluru is 220 kms from Bengaluru and 155 kms from Mangaluru. Mangaluru is also the nearest airport. Hasana junction 40 kms away is the nearest railway station. Bus services are available to reach Beluru from Hasana city. Beluru and surrounding areas are best explored in a taxi/own vehicle.
Stay: KSTDC runs the hotel Mayura Velapuri, 500 meters from Beluru Chennakeshava Temple complex. Hasana city, 40 kms from Beluru has more stay options.
https://hassan.nic.in/en/tourist-place/chennakeshava-temple-belur/
https://www.karnataka.com/belur/chennakesava-temple-belur/
Theory of Stupidity
Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a Lutheran
pastor and theologian in Germany during World War II. He was hanged in a
concentration camp at Flossen burg because of his opposition to the Nazis and
for that part, he played in an assassination plot against Hitler.
In prison, he began to try to understand how good, intelligent,
and peaceful people could become supporters of such an evil regime. That led to
his theory that the greatest opponent to truth and reason was not evil, but
stupidity.
“If we want to know how to get the better
of stupidity, we must seek to understand its nature.” — Dietrich Bonhoeffer
“If we want to know how to get the better
of stupidity, we must seek to understand its nature,” wrote Bonhoeffer in his
treatise. And the nature of stupidity has its roots deep in the subconscious. The
fundamental mechanics of the human experience drives it. As ancient
philosophers noted, humans are social animals. It is this very sociability that
is at the base of stupidity.
“We note further that people who have isolated
themselves from others or live in solitude manifest this defect less frequently
than individuals or groups inclined or condemned to sociability. And so it
would seem that stupidity is perhaps less psychological than a sociological problem.”
— Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Stupidity is a group phenomenon. An
individual can act stupidly, but that does not affect the whole. However, when
a group works stupidly, that dramatically impacts the individual, compounding
the entire effect. In many ways, something with initially positive
ramifications stabbed humanity in the back.
Human nature doesn’t change as the years
pass by. The inner workings of individual people are the same as those of their
remote ancestors living on the savannas of Africa 50 thousand years ago. Some
of these internal processes stretch even further back, millions of years into
the past, when primitive brains started to develop.
When you speak with a stupid person, it does not seem like that
person is speaking from their own heart or mind but in catchphrases and slogans
adopted from others. Stupidity, to Bonhoeffer, originates when people give up
their independent thinking and parrot the words and phrases of the rising power
movement. They “jumped on the bandwagon” and ceased thinking independently. He
observed that stupidity was found less among isolated people and more in social
groups. As you reflect on the evening news and its daily presentation of people
doing crazy things to others, consider that they may not be evil or malicious,
but rather, stupid.
Italian economic historian Carlo M. Cipolla believes so. In his book 'The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity', Cipolla identifies four different kinds of people – stupid people, helpless people, intelligent people, and bandits.
As a group, stupid people are far more powerful than the Mafia and the Military-Industrial Complex because they actually drive and influence social outcomes.
Cipolla found that the same proportion of people in any group tended to be stupid, even within the group of Nobel laureates or professors, or even blue-collar workers. The reality is that we have to face the same proportion of stupid people, no matter where we go or travel.
Everyone underestimates the effects of stupid people in action because it is not apparent. As a result, non-stupid people underestimate the damaging power of stupid people.
Intelligent people benefit themselves and society; bandits steal from others to benefit themselves; helpless people are exploited for their naivety despite contributing positively to society. However, stupid people are counterproductive to both their own individual and society's overall interests.
Cipolla says that a stupid person is far more dangerous, especially if the individual was born into the elite class. Their total damage capacity is infinite within their potential position as bureaucrats, generals, and even politicians.
As stated by Yuval Harari, history teaches us that people must never underestimate the role of stupidity in human history. It is one of the most powerful forces around the world.
We cannot trust human decency and supposedly good human leadership to do what is best for humanity. We can only hope that is the case, but stupid humans could win at the end of the day.
Thursday, December 1, 2022
‘அப்பன்’ Appan Movie Review
ஒரு கட்டில். அதைத் தொடுவது போல மேலிருந்து தொங்கும் ஒரு கயிறு. கால்களில் அசைவு வராத ஐம்பது வயதைக் கடந்த ஒரு மனிதன் படுத்திருக்கிறான். அவன் தான் இட்டியச்சன். கயிற்றைப் பிடித்து கொஞ்சம் நிமிர்ந்து, தலையணையில் சாய்ந்து உட்கார்ந்து கொள்ள முடியும். அவ்வளவுதான் அவனது இயக்கமும் உலகமும். மலை சார்ந்த பகுதியில் சுற்றிலும் ரப்பர் மரங்கள் சூழ்ந்த அந்த வீட்டில் அவனது மனைவி, மகன், மருமகள், பேரன் இருக்கிறார்கள். எல்லாவற்றுக்கும் அவர்களை எதிர்பார்த்துத்தான் இருக்கிறான் இட்டியச்சன். அந்த வீட்டைத் தாண்டி காமிரா வேறெங்கும் செல்லவில்லை.
Mathavaraj
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
How genetic and environmental factors control the social behavior in early life
Little is known about how social behavior develops in the earliest stages of life. But most animals––including humans––are born with an innate ability to interact socially or form bonds with others. And that contributes to success throughout life.
Now, a new animal study points to a gene that is important for the earliest development of basic social behaviors.
The work also suggests that exposure to certain drugs and environmental risk factors during embryonic development can cause changes to this gene, leading to alterations in social behavior that are similar to those found in individuals who have autism. Much to their surprise, the researchers also found they could reverse some of the effects using an experimental drug.
http://sciencemission.com/site/index.php?page=news...
Monday, November 28, 2022
WAYS TO MITIGATE SELF-DOUBT
All quiet on the western front review
All Quiet on the Western Front ( மேற்கு முனையில் எல்லாம் அமைதியாக இருக்கிறது) சினிமா 2022ல் மீண்டும் தயாரிக்கப்பட்டு Netflix-ல் காணமுடிகிறது. ஏற்கனவே 1930லும், 1979லும் தயாரிக்கப்பட்ட படம் இது.
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
மகாவித்வான் மீனாட்சி சுந்தரம்பிள்ளை படித்ததில் பிடித்தது!
மகாவித்வான் மீனாட்சி
Ilango Krishnan
இன்றைய மாணவர்களுக்கு சொல்ல வேண்டிய முக்கிய கருத்து
பண்டைய சீனர்கள் பாதுகாப்புடன் வாழ்வதற்காக சீனப் பெருஞ்சுவரை நிர்மாணித்தனர். அதன் அதிகபட்ச உயரத்தின் காரணத்தினால் யாருமே அதன் மீது தாவி, ஏறி உள்நுழைய முடியாது என அவர்கள் உறுதியாக நம்பினர்.