tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77452217945888430512024-03-18T13:33:32.047+05:30Education writerWelcome to my blog. I share my views on issues related to K-12 Education (and sometimes, on general non-political issues) in this blog. I hope that you find it interesting.Guruprasad Panamalaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05918792424881120359noreply@blogger.comBlogger935125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745221794588843051.post-80492358893664924142024-03-17T21:46:00.010+05:302024-03-18T13:33:00.573+05:30Naxalite movementPolitics has never been an area of interest to me at any time in my life. Besides, I am neither a competent politician nor a competent political analyst.From an ordinary citizen's point of view, I think that our judicial and police systems punish innocent people and leave criminals and evil people free, due to several pitfalls in our police and juciary. I am sure that many educated citizens of myGuruprasad Panamalaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05918792424881120359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745221794588843051.post-72656089145950761442024-03-14T12:32:00.014+05:302024-03-14T16:37:51.085+05:30BirthdayToday is the birthday of two famous physicists Dr Stephen Hawking and Dr Albert Einstein. The former was an atheist; he had written many books on Theoretical Physics; he was a man of extraordinary courage to face his rare motor neuron disease until his last moments. Some of his works such as the book 'A brief history of time' is against what revered Hindu Scriptures have mentioned. Hence Stephen Guruprasad Panamalaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05918792424881120359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745221794588843051.post-18992322553763878602024-03-12T13:28:00.002+05:302024-03-12T19:54:16.312+05:30Cambodia centered TV ShowIt was interesting to view a Cambodia centered TV Show on Travelxp HD this afternoon. It featured Siem Riep. I wish that the Channel telecasts a show on Phnom Penh (where I was based when I worked at the Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports). Phnom Penh is an interesting city and is said to be one of the fastest developing cities in ASEAN. Let me share a UTube video Guruprasad Panamalaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05918792424881120359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745221794588843051.post-9005077844881664872024-03-11T21:49:00.003+05:302024-03-12T13:41:28.494+05:30An oasis in the desertWe all experience overwhelming reports of violence, nasty political issues etc. in our TV Channels. There are very few programs with lofty aims of bringing in positive changes in different communities. Let me share one such program here.Although our ecosystems and livelihoods cannot be expected to be constant due to application of ever changing Technology, these two could have been Guruprasad Panamalaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05918792424881120359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745221794588843051.post-60683952201476260192024-03-08T20:51:00.004+05:302024-03-08T22:06:42.272+05:30Power politics in ChennaiChennai residents know very well about frequent power cuts and the Government's lack of following up.For the past one hour there has been power cut in the area where I reside. Thanks to my portable inverter; but how long will it work?I am not sure whether this difficulty will be accepted if experienced by rascals in politics and governance.I think that there should be drastic changes in our Guruprasad Panamalaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05918792424881120359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745221794588843051.post-26582355696225065732024-03-08T19:07:00.005+05:302024-03-08T21:30:55.971+05:30Cambodian GrandpaI came across a very interesting news item about a 76 years old Cambodian gentleman who has been serving poor and needy children. He comes from Takeo province in the country. I remember my visits to the area on work, from Phnom Penh, where I was based. Let me share his story.Guruprasad Panamalaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05918792424881120359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745221794588843051.post-28703760350314142752024-03-08T11:19:00.004+05:302024-03-08T21:34:10.761+05:30International Women's DayToday is celeberated as International Women's Day. I think that we don't exist without women. Like most men in India, I had thought that men work more than women in common households. It was during my mother's last few years of life (2013 to 2017) when I had to take up household responsibilities, that I realised that it was far more difficult to carry out household tasks as a woman thanGuruprasad Panamalaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05918792424881120359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745221794588843051.post-79254494350308445982024-03-08T11:04:00.002+05:302024-03-08T11:04:29.450+05:30Shivaa FestToday is a very auspicious day in the Hindu Calendar. This day is celeberated as Mahaa Shiva Raathri. Shiva means Lord Rudra, divine husband of Shree Paarvathi. In accordance with Shree Mahaa Vishnu's orders, Lord Rudra carries out his responsibilities in maintaing control of senses in all living things. He is a great devotee of Shree Mahaa Vishnu.Guruprasad Panamalaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05918792424881120359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745221794588843051.post-46928430121007593162024-03-07T21:29:00.001+05:302024-03-07T21:35:26.890+05:30Singapore Government initiative Singapore is well known for it's Governance Policies. Besides, the country's school education system has proven to be one of the best at a multinational level.Singapore Government has announced it's latest initiative of getting involved in child minding. Hope that it's test trial is successful. If it is, the model can be adapted by all developing countries including ours.Guruprasad Panamalaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05918792424881120359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745221794588843051.post-49479666687833089982024-03-06T18:27:00.002+05:302024-03-06T21:50:18.237+05:30Divine Discourse Today is an auspicious day in the Vaishnawite Calender for two reasons; being Wednesday as well as Ekaadashi, today is very auspicious to worship Shree Mahaa Vishnu. This evening it is spiritually enriching not only to hear 'Shreemad Bhaagavath Kathaa' by Pujya Shree Indresh Upaadhyaayji Maharaj on Sanskar TV Channel, but also to see Pujya Shree Anirudhaachaaryaji Maharaj and Bhaageshwar Guruprasad Panamalaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05918792424881120359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745221794588843051.post-33993182432801385382024-03-03T10:23:00.001+05:302024-03-03T18:59:54.436+05:30Seethaa JayanthiToday is an auspicious day in the Hindu Calender. This day is celebrated as Seethaa Jayanthi. Seethaa Devi is the wife of Lord Shree Raam. Lord Shree Mahaa Vishnu and Shree Mahaa Lakshmi incarnated as Lord Shree Raam and Shree Seethaa Devi in Threthaa Yugaa, more than 10 lakhs years ago.Let me share an animated video on Seethaa Devi's birth.Lord Shree Raam with Shree Seethaa Devi ___Guruprasad Panamalaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05918792424881120359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745221794588843051.post-16229958494895276912024-02-27T19:08:00.004+05:302024-02-27T19:12:45.221+05:30World NGO DayToday is World NGO Day. I remember PREPARE, a Chennai based NGO in which I served for a few years in 1990s.Guruprasad Panamalaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05918792424881120359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745221794588843051.post-27463843317865174072024-02-25T13:12:00.002+05:302024-02-25T13:21:00.017+05:30Barbara StreislandIt is good news that the 81 years old veteran pop singer Barbara Streisand received SAGA Life time Achievement Award. I remember her melodious song 'Woman in Love' that hit both British and the US Popmusic charts for several weeks in 1980s. Guruprasad Panamalaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05918792424881120359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745221794588843051.post-52784232516550979042024-02-17T19:10:00.007+05:302024-02-23T18:41:34.715+05:30Madhwa NavamiTomorrow is a very auspicious day in the Hindu Calender and is of importance to all people like me who belong to Maadhwaa Community of Brahmins. This day is annually celeberated as Madhwa Navami. An Organisation known has Ancient Wisdom of Bharath has produced a movie on Shri Madhwaachaaryaa. Let me share a trailer as forwarded to me by Uttaradi Mutt to which I and my ancestors belong.&Guruprasad Panamalaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05918792424881120359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745221794588843051.post-75177882223199076462024-02-13T19:52:00.008+05:302024-02-13T21:25:11.667+05:30World Radio DayToday is observed as World Radio Day. I fondly remember my portable radio receiver that served me during my career based residences abroad for many years and back home in India.Guruprasad Panamalaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05918792424881120359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745221794588843051.post-86564872051733639542024-02-13T13:26:00.005+05:302024-02-13T13:32:16.623+05:30Pancakes Day in BritainThe British celebrate today as Pancakes Day. All communities eat pancakes prepared on accordance with local traditions. Our country is no exception, with Southern Indian origin Idlies becoming very popular all over the country and abroad.Guruprasad Panamalaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05918792424881120359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745221794588843051.post-15143785157640553942024-02-13T12:09:00.004+05:302024-02-13T12:17:02.528+05:30Divine discourse It was spiritually enriching in viewing highly charismatic Prembhushanji Maharaj's Raam Kathaa this morning, after several weeks, on Aashtha TV Channel. (I felt a bit sad that Maharaj's face reflected his ageing; however, it is natural and happens to all of us as ordained by Shree Mahaa Vishnu, who has given every thing to us to live in Dhaarmic manner).Guruprasad Panamalaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05918792424881120359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745221794588843051.post-47672565286021175632024-02-11T12:57:00.009+05:302024-02-11T13:14:39.753+05:30Shree Mahaa Vishnu FestAs I type this post, I derive God given joy of viewing 'Geetha Bhakthi Mahotsav' organised by Shree Govind Dev Giriji Maharaj in Pune, Maharashtra. Today's chief guest is Shree Vijayendra Saraswathiji Maharaj.A meeting place of saints and Shree Hari devotees, it includs BJP politicians and ministers who seem to follow the footsteps of our adorable Prime Minister Shree Narendra Guruprasad Panamalaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05918792424881120359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745221794588843051.post-77495146048435634802024-02-10T18:37:00.002+05:302024-02-10T18:37:34.101+05:30Oasis in the desertIt is nice that our National Channel is telecasting the 'Raamaaayan' Serial that was first telecast in 1987. The episodes are like oases in the media desert. These eposodes remind me of those days, when people used to enjoy viewing the show. I remember how South African TV used to include the program in their Sunday programs list targeted to Indian communities living in the Guruprasad Panamalaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05918792424881120359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745221794588843051.post-25366726190206886902024-02-06T19:00:00.005+05:302024-02-07T18:13:13.577+05:30Divine discourse It was joyful and spiritually highly enriching to listen to a divine discourse on Srimad Bhaagavath Kathaa by Shree Gaurav Krishna Goswamiji Maharaj on my favourite Sanskar TV Channel this evening. He described the unique and divine circumstances during Lord Krishna's birth. Jai Shree Krishnaa🙏.Guruprasad Panamalaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05918792424881120359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745221794588843051.post-66816628767212338282024-01-31T17:48:00.001+05:302024-01-31T17:48:16.917+05:30Divine Discourse It was a great treat to my eyes, ears and troubled mind this morning (after several weeks) to view a divine discourse on Srimad Bhaagavath Katha by highly learned and highly charismatic Shree Devacharya Rajendradasji Maharaj on Sanskar TV Channel. Guruprasad Panamalaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05918792424881120359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745221794588843051.post-61017128221518262162024-01-30T21:02:00.003+05:302024-01-31T17:49:14.799+05:30Gandhiji remembrance dayToday is a historically important day in India. It is the death anniversary of Gandhiji.Guruprasad Panamalaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05918792424881120359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745221794588843051.post-59683883369655911972024-01-26T18:06:00.002+05:302024-01-26T18:06:19.537+05:30Divine Discourse As I write this post, I experience the joy of hearing Shreemad Bhagavath Kathaa by Shree Pundrik Goswamiji's on Ashthaa TV Channel. Shree Goswamiji mentioned the significance of Aishwarya dimension of Shree Mahaa Vishnu as explained by Shree Madhwaachaarya . Guruprasad Panamalaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05918792424881120359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745221794588843051.post-70555552842577519932024-01-22T12:58:00.005+05:302024-01-24T12:10:53.967+05:30Shree Raam Mandir, AyodhyaaI think that today's inauguration of Shree Raam Mandir is an extremely spiritually joyful occassion. Let me share the function. It is nice to see a priest from Pejaawar Mutt (one of the Mutts founded by Shree Madhwaachaarya), Shree Govind Giriji, Dr Bhagavat, Chief of RSS, etc. in the function.(I have written about Shree Govind Giriji in a previous post).Every Indian should be proud of Guruprasad Panamalaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05918792424881120359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745221794588843051.post-29995641572934234582024-01-15T21:19:00.002+05:302024-01-15T21:19:29.898+05:30Makara Sankraanthi FestToday is an auspicious day in the Hindu Calender. This day is observed as Makara Sankraanthi.Guruprasad Panamalaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05918792424881120359noreply@blogger.com0