"The sweet salt of Tamil" by Tho Paramasivan translated from the original Tamil by V. Ramnarayan.
Tamil is the world's oldest surviving language and is spoken by about 90 million people. The author writes so well, you feel like you're chatting with an old friend. The OG version of the book in Tamil, titled Ariyappadatha Tamizhagam (the hidden Tamil country), is a good read too, but a friend gifted me the English version, so this week I'm enjoying the English version of a beloved book.
Ukraine’s National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) has declared U.S. Mondelez International company an international sponsor of war, the agency reported on Telegram on May 25.
The National Agency for Prevention of Corruption (NAPC) has included the Procter & Gamble corporation in the list of international sponsors of the war.
China’s largest oil and gas equipment research, development and manufacturing industrial group, Kerui has been listed as international war sponsors by the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP)....
The company belongs to a Chinese billionaire entrepreneur Li Shufu. The head of Chinese car conglomerate Geely has backed the Geely car brand's decision to increase car sales in Russia after global rivals pulled out of the market following the Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Russia initiated aggression against Ukraine in 2014. On February 24, 2022, it started a full-scale military invasion to the Ukrainian territory. This brutal war and military crimes of Russian troops caused a humanitarian crisis in Ukraine with thousands civilians killed and millions becoming refuges....
Ukraine's National Corruption Prevention Agency (NACP) added the world's largest private alcohol company Bacardi Limited to the "international sponsors of war" list on Aug. 10. The Bermudian company continues to do business in Russia during its all-out war against Ukraine.
Ukraine's National Corruption Prevention Agency added Chinese Alibaba Group Holding Limited, the owner of the online shopping portal AliExpress, to its list of international sponsors of war on Aug. 17.
Safina Nabi’s report had been unanimously chosen as the winner of a media award instituted by the journalism school run by the Maharashtra Institute of Technology-World Peace University.
Palestinians, as well as some left-wing Jews, are being suspended from studies, fired from jobs, or arrested at night — all because of social media posts.
IIsrael is a terrorist stat. It has been committing genocide against Palestine=ians since 1948, past 75 years. They're escalating their violence and are being enabled by active support from world's democratic leaders..
Israel had the perfect plan for Gaza - in fact, for all Palestinians, when it decided to redeploy its forces around the Occupied Gaza Strip in 2005. Despite statements made,...
If India ordered a murder in Canada, there must be consequences (www.economist.com)
Western countries have for too long acquiesced to the Indian government’s abuses
What book(s) are you currently reading? 17 August
This was a very busy week for me, hardly got time to read 100 or so pages. Still reading Grave Peril by Jim Butcher. Book 3 of The Dresden Files....
Shah’s Playground - BJP’s Control of Cricket in India (caravanmagazine.in)
As BCCI secretary, Jay Shah has complete charge over the only golden goose in Indian sport—financially independent and outside regulatory scrutiny....
Ukraine declares Mondelez international — makers of Milka and Oreo — sponsor of war (news.yahoo.com)
Ukraine’s National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) has declared U.S. Mondelez International company an international sponsor of war, the agency reported on Telegram on May 25.
Procter & Gamble Corporation included in list of international war sponsors (www.pravda.com.ua)
The National Agency for Prevention of Corruption (NAPC) has included the Procter & Gamble corporation in the list of international sponsors of the war.
Ukraine: Govt. lists leading Chinese oil & gas equipment manufacturer as intl. war sponsor over increased exports to Russia (www.business-humanrights.org)
China’s largest oil and gas equipment research, development and manufacturing industrial group, Kerui has been listed as international war sponsors by the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP)....
Ukraine: Chinese car manufacturer Geely is designated as intl. sponsor of war by govt. over trade increase in Russia (www.business-humanrights.org)
The company belongs to a Chinese billionaire entrepreneur Li Shufu. The head of Chinese car conglomerate Geely has backed the Geely car brand's decision to increase car sales in Russia after global rivals pulled out of the market following the Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The List Of International Companies That Continue To Do Business In Russia (leave-russia.org)
Russia initiated aggression against Ukraine in 2014. On February 24, 2022, it started a full-scale military invasion to the Ukrainian territory. This brutal war and military crimes of Russian troops caused a humanitarian crisis in Ukraine with thousands civilians killed and millions becoming refuges....
Companies Reneging on Leaving Russia | Yale Companies List (www.yalerussianbusinessretreat.com)
Here are some of the multi-national companies that have backtracking on their initial promise of leaving Russia
Over 1,000 Companies Have Curtailed Operations in Russia—But Some Remain (som.yale.edu)
‘Carlsberg and Danone got what they deserved for not leaving Russia’: Which foreign companies will Putin seize next? (www.investmentmonitor.ai)
For the second time this year, Russia has seized the assets of foreign companies from ‘unfriendly’ states. Hundreds more may be nationalised.
Tale of the 'Dark Fleet': India centre-stage as owners offload tankers carrying Russian crude in bid to skirt sanctions (www.telegraphindia.com)
Mumbai’s Gatik Ship Management goes from one of the world's biggest tanker fleets to just 4 vessels
Some Multinational Companies Continue Operations in Russia (www.shrm.org)
While many multinational companies have halted or suspended operations in Russia, some are choosing to continue business there.
Unilever will let Russia employees be conscripted (www.bbc.co.uk)
The Cornetto maker says it will comply with Russian law to permit staff to be conscripted.
Ukraine designates Bacardi as 'international sponsor of war' (kyivindependent.com)
Ukraine's National Corruption Prevention Agency (NACP) added the world's largest private alcohol company Bacardi Limited to the "international sponsors of war" list on Aug. 10. The Bermudian company continues to do business in Russia during its all-out war against Ukraine.
Ukraine designates AliExpress owner as 'international sponsor of war' (kyivindependent.com)
Ukraine's National Corruption Prevention Agency added Chinese Alibaba Group Holding Limited, the owner of the online shopping portal AliExpress, to its list of international sponsors of war on Aug. 17.
Ukraine designates PepsiCo, Mars as 'international war sponsors' (kyivindependent.com)
Ukraine's National Corruption Prevention Agency added major food corporations PepsiCo and Mars to the "international sponsors of war" list on Sept. 1.
If you want to act against Russian terrorism and their sponsors, come on in
tl;dr: Russia is a terrorist state. Choose to reject sponsors of Russian terrorism....
Alice Cooper Calls Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Kids a ‘Fad,’ Condemns ‘the Whole Woke Thing’ (www.billboard.com)
He becomes the latest shock rocker to share his distaste for gender-affirming care after Dee Snider and Paul Stanley shared similar views.
YouTube is Autogenerating Videos for Songs Advocating the Expulsion of Muslims from India (www.bellingcat.com)
YouTube is autogenerating videos for “Hindutva Pop” songs, a genre affiliated anti-Muslim, right-wing Hindu extremism.
Pune Institute Cancels Award for Kashmiri Journalist, Jury Refuses to Attend Event in Protest (thewire.in)
Safina Nabi’s report had been unanimously chosen as the winner of a media award instituted by the journalism school run by the Maharashtra Institute of Technology-World Peace University.
Israel cracks down on internal critics of its Gaza war (www.972mag.com)
Palestinians, as well as some left-wing Jews, are being suspended from studies, fired from jobs, or arrested at night — all because of social media posts.
Israel is preparing to commit genocide (mondoweiss.net)
No peace without justice: Gaza has just vanquished a 20-year-old Israeli plan (www.middleeastmonitor.com)
Israel had the perfect plan for Gaza - in fact, for all Palestinians, when it decided to redeploy its forces around the Occupied Gaza Strip in 2005. Despite statements made,...