The award has gained more meaning by going to Dr Shantha.
In this current age of emails, cell phone and other electronic communication a two line letter on a POST CARD from anywhere, is sufficient to fix an appointment with Dr Shantha. Her office writes back to us promptly. Never do letters get lost or misplaced in this institution. She is there when you go to see her and carries out the examination personally with total care and concern. Though the situation under which I met with her was quite tense and scary, I am glad I have had the opportunity to see this great soul.
Nirai kudam thalumbathoonu solradu poiye illai. (In English the adage used in the place of this tamil expression is empty vessels make the most noice - in Tamil it is positive and talks about a vessel that is full.)
What is the English word for talumbadu?
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hmmm very rare to see such people. Where is she based?
Is tumble one of the options for thalumbarathu? (ps- I am no peter)
she is based out of chennai, 78 years old and has dedicated her life to the treatment of cancer. May be it is tumble for thalumbu - i am not sure
"frisson" for thalumbaradhu? Some words just can't be translated in any other language. All languages have such words.
it's new word for me frisson - thanks
tumblenna urulradhudhaane? I was thinking of spill, but that is sindhuradhu. So i haven't got a clue
(ps - I am not peter either:)
WA - If we have to check this with a Peter, I was wondering how would we explain this. Iduppula kodam vechundu, thanniye sindhi kamikka vendiyathutan :)-
yEn, kayile oru paathiram yeduthu kooda thanni vittu thalumbi kaamikalaame! iduppula vechu aaganumaa yenna? :-)
Of course we can demonstrate anyways. The most classic one is the kudam and it is so deeply rooted in the unconscious memory that it became the first one in the list for demo purposes .. thanks for the idea..
Cool Paavai. I could appreciate the optimistic view of the proverb "Empty vessel makes more noise".
niraikudam thaampa thalumbathu
enakku oru elavum puriyalappa
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