kindly delete this post

Any other newspaper or, any other day, I would have ignored.

However, an advt listed by a C-Grade developer for a cheap project with the image of a 'specific' -culture groomed lady and words Cauvery, was hard to miss. Who knows, some mischief monger could have released a pan-Karnataka advt with the intention of teasing. To avoid succh unplesanteries, a repute paper like TOI needs to take stock

Then again, probably, I really need to switch from TOI as their standards has fallen. 

Vimal

P.S: I guess I can officially say 'The leader no longer guards the reader' :)

Frankly, it does not bother me if the large floating population is from outside the state. This applies for other spheares too. For example, there are much more tamil channels than other channels, that is fine. I have the option to change and view others at my discretion.

Additionally, I like the charisma of 'amma' and have high regard for the said language

However, what irks me is when it starts interfering in my daily life.

Just last week, I was at the Cinemax theater at Bellandur to watch a Hindi movie.  I was appalled when I was shown an advertisement (for some mobile) in Tamil just before the movie. How can you serve me something in an alien language when I am in my home town and unfamilar with an unknown language!. If, I had gone to see an tamil movie and was served the advt, it is understandable. I immediately questioned this act to the theatre manager, who initially took this casually. However, only when I threatened action against the theatre, he promised to act and avoid it in future.

Last thing I would want is to have a feeling of alienation amonst my own. Thus, I feel it my onus to strongly protest along similar lines if it does impact my daily life.

Hi Mr Murali,

I am hurt over your remarks. I respect you and fellow contributors for your views and healthy interaction.

As a senior contributor, if you feel my views are tending towards being parochial and chauvinistic, you have the right to inform me of this concern and , if needed, request to have no further discussion on this.

When I joined this forum, which is strictly on invitation, the idea was to share and contribute views and action for a better development of the city. You could be right in your views , but do state it.

Each morning I go to play badminton using my cycle from Nirguna Mandir to NGV club. On my return, I take abt 45 mins to reach home. Do you know why? I park my cycle and prohibit vehicles from driving on the foothpath towards Sony World signal (Earlier, I used to verbally caution. now with experience, I do not say a word, just lead the vhicles back to road. Till now, only 2 elderly folks have thanked me personally for doing this and it is their  appreciation which has motivated to keep going)

Post that, I take a ride from Sony World, all the way to Wipro park jucntion and rip the posters stapled to the trees (only trees not the electric poles).

There are other things I do to and am planning for more orgaised campaign for betterment , but probably mention it sometime later. 

My point is, unles we do not interact, make yourself heard and have people telling you your shortcomings, you cannot grow.  Involving a third person to forbid , only reflects my lack of patience  and is not very healthy exercise to do.

Probably you do not remember me, but I have accompanied you, Major, Sushant and other folks durng the meetigs with BDA commisioner and also meetings of Koramangal 1st block RWA for issues pertaining to Shanti Nagar Coperative Society land.

Anyways, I would defiantely want each one to be candid of ones views and share it directly

Thanks

@ Murali- I would like to apologise that I seem to 'misinterpret' the goal of Praja.

Below is a part of the FAQ, on which Praja stands on. The very FAQ which made me join this forum...... I have specifically italicised and underlined those lines which was 'misinterpreted' by me. I never realised stating my stance on language would cause heartburn.

I would like to close on this.

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What exactly is Praja.in, alternate media or an NGO?

A> We are neither trying to be alternate media, nor yet another NGO. There is some wide and serious space between journalism and activism that we are trying to fill and bridge. Our dream is to create a platform where citizens highlight their local issues, then network with like minded people to evolve possible solutions, and find ways of engaging with local government bodies to get things fixed. How does this system work with media or NGOs?

• From Media - Highlighted issues could be triggered by newspaper reports. Also, Media reports, at times, don't present the full picture.
• To Media - Members could bring media's attention to some local issues.
• From NGOs - Existing NGOs could bring events, projects and proposals to attract or recruit like minded members, or simply promote their cause.
• To NGOs - Members interested in doing more than just highlighting the issues could be directed to relevant NGOs

I am only interested in discussions, and not on-ground projects. Am I still welcome on Praja.in?

A> Yes, because willingness to highlight and discuss your local issues is the first sure sign that you have the interest. We encourage discussions, provided they are local, fact based and constructively engaging. There will never be any pressure or moral extortion to push you towards volunteering for on-ground projects

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A big thank you. Your intervention has restored my faith in Praja and its philosphy.

Regards

Vimal