Legend missing in Thiruva'l'luvar statue in London

The statue of Thiruva'l'luvar photographed on Thursday. Note the missing plaque and the absence of the book in the left hand.

The statue photographed some times back. The book in his left hand was missing, but the plaque was there.[Photo courtesy: http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/18/8826/900/P5294281.4.jpg]

The statue displayed in the premises of the SOAS, near its entrance.

The missing plaque

The prestigious School of Oriental and African Studies of the University of London displays a statue of the ancient Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruva'l'luvar in its premises. The plaque noting him a Tamil scholar and the palm-leave book in his left hand are missing for some time. The book disappeared first and now the legend. In his right hand is a stylus used in writing on palm leaves in ancient times.The statue was found slightly vandalized even in 2002 as revealed in an interview by Dr. Stuart Blackburn of the Department of the Languages and Cultures of South Asia at the SOAS. In an interview that appeared in a publication 'Voicing Folkore' by M. D. Muthukumarasamy in 2002, Dr. Blackburn further said that the statue was sculpted in Tamil Nadu and was gifted by a former High Commissioner of India in London to the University. [Source: TamilNet, Thursday, 24 July 2008, 17:02 GMT]

Hindraf Rally 2007 - Chronology of the rage III

Hindraf Rally 2007 - Chronology of the rage II

Hindraf Rally 2007 - Chronology of the rage I

Gentleman game

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's ruling UPA alliance on Tuesday scored victory in the confidence vote in the Indian Parliament (Lok Sabha) in favor of the Indo-U.S. nuclear deal, enabling the ruling coalition to proceed with the nuclear agreement. The UPA secured 275 votes in 541 seats Lok Sabha, securing four more than the half-way mark. This is what we call as gentleman political game and umno have to learn more from Indian democracy system. Umno are so worried and they are using all the dirty tactics including using SB to keep track the movement of the Sabah and Sarawak law makers even to tape their telephone conversation. They bring back the circus game, "sodomy" allegation to demoralize the opposition supporters. The latest dirty tactics was back door discussion with PAS in the name of religion and race to topple Selangor state government. Umno shall learn how to be gentleman politicians.

Why fear to give a copy of police report?

Wondering, why police are so fear to give a copy of police report [lodge by Saiful] to the defendant, in this case Anwar Ibrahim. If the report was done without any conspiracy or ill intention, then police don't need to worry to deliver a copy. In 2nd sodomy allegations, it's look and sound viet where the defendant are begging for the copy but the police are running away with various reason. Well, this new allegations will really backfire not only NTR but umno in specific and BN in general.

Tian Chua in IPK KL

Y.B. Tian Chua addressed Anwar Ibrahim supporters in-front of KL IPK. Unfortunately police interrupted. Recorded on 16 July 2008.

Deoxyribonucleic acid

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a nucleic acid that contains the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms and some viruses. The main role of DNA molecules is the long-term storage of information. DNA is often compared to a set of blueprints or a recipe, since it contains the instructions needed to construct other components of cells, such as proteins and RNA molecules. The DNA segments that carry this genetic information are called genes, but other DNA sequences have structural purposes, or are involved in regulating the use of this genetic information.

Within cells, DNA is organized into structures called chromosomes. These chromosomes are duplicated before cells divide, in a process called DNA replication. These compact structures guide the interactions between DNA and other proteins, helping control which parts of the DNA are transcribed.

[In a simple sentence] DNA is the building block of life. DNA is the genetic material for all living organisms and it contains information that is crucial for heredity. It determines your physical appearance and separates you from everyone else.

Forensic science uses techniques developed in DNA research to identify individuals and identify suspects who have committed crimes. DNA from semen, skin, or blood taken from a crime scene can be compared with the DNA of a victim or suspect, and the results can be used in court as evidence. [All the above information was extracted from various web pages related to DNA research]

[Question] 10 years ago, when umno decided to charged Anwar Ibrahim under the sexual harassments, the authority took his hair, blood and skin sample's for DNA testing. I believe, since it was a high profile case, the authority were kept the record. So why can't the authority use the same DNA testing report to investigate saiful's allegation? Even if the report was done 20 years ago, DNA still will be the same and no changes on that……. why they want his blood sample again? Do they have any specific agenda? I'm wondering too, why they refuse to provide him or his lawyer, saiful's police report copy?

Anwar freed on Police Bail

Picture: Singapore, The Straits Times

Finally, police bail was given to Anwar and he need to report back to police IPK KL on 18 August 2008. Anwar expected to give press statement at 2pm. [I will upload the photo's and YB Tian Chua speech. Please do visit again]

Anwar arrested

[updated: 17/07/2008, 23:46] The above photo was snap in-front of Federal Territory,

Police Contigent HQ.

Malaysiakini reported, opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim was arrested by the police just outside his home in Bukit Segambut, Kuala Lumpur, at 12.55pm today. He can be held in custody for up to 14 days, after which he must be charged. Sodomy is a non-bailable offence, punishable by up to 20 years in jail.

Shabery Chik Should Resign?

Debate is over and it’s a good sign for the freedom of speech but then I don’t think after this any umno minister’s will dare to take Anwar to life debate. Anwar has presented his case very professionally but Shabery Chik, Information minister fail to counter anwar’s idea but he is doing more personnel attack towards Anwar. Shabery Chik also failed to address the question and have diverted the question by attacking Anwar’s past activities as a university student. Shabery Chik has repeated the answer and he fail to counter Anwar’s ideas. In all 4 segments Anwar has presented his plan very consistently but Shabery failed on each segment. The result Anwar win, 4 – 0 against Shabery Chik. So does Shabery Chik dare to submit his resignation letter?

BN staged Sandiwara

Yes, Y.B. Dr.Wan Azizah has registered his motion of no-confidence last week but they didn't plan any demonstration. BN staged a sandiwara by proclaiming that PR will organise the mass demonstration and government must take a precautions to overcome the security problem. "No sense" .... that is my reply to ill minded BN MP's. Why you are so worried, if you have the full back-up from your own man. Just go for the motion and get the vote of confidence rather than rejecting the motion before any debates. This show's BN leadership has no confidence in their own man. The roadblock has created the maasive traffic jam and havoc in KL. May be the umno government want to punish the KLites for voting PR MP's. May be they want to send a message to PR supporters, PR will create havoc to the country if they take over the power. The reality is BN staged drama to cerate havoc in KL not PR.

Saravanan; Shame! Shame! Shame!

Friday (11 July 2008), Semi Value host the dinner for all the MIC branch leaders. Ex-deputy president D'Subra was invited and given a main VIP table. Party Information chief Datuk Saravanan (deputy minister for the federal territory) who are vying for the Deputy President post got angry and leave the dinner half-away. His supporters also walk out. Semi Value on commenting the incident said, Saravanan was upsad with the food quality and nothing personnel. Saravanan now desperate to go up the rank in party because he knew, if he miss the boat now then it will be the end for his political carrer. The way he carry him self in the dinner is a shame for the party. As a chief information officer and deputy minister he should know how to carry him profesionally unfortunately he no nothing about the profesionalism yet holding a post as deputy minister. Shame! Shame! Shame!

Semi Value Denial Syndrome

Today MIC AGM convention, as normal semi value in his president speech said, "Indians are fully supporting BN" although he agree the number of Indians votes decrease in last general election. This is what I called as a denial syndrome of semi value on reality of Indians support to BN. Until he resign and handover the party administration to others, until then Indians will not support MIC either BN. MIC will die because of semi value.

Rude Gesture vs Skirt

I don't understand, when this people will change their mind set, very-very funny. Yesterday Parliament security officer under the administrators instruction stopped journalist Denise Lee from Kwong Wah Daily's, who said her skirt was too short, so no entry allowed to Parliament. She only was allowed the entry after met the administrator and get endorsement, her skirt was ok. But when MP Kinabatangan show a rude gesture in live telecast no actions on him although he admitted, his rude gesture. He was allowed to enter the Parliament without any penalty. May be we need another 50 years to have a world class parliament. You look at picture and answer your self whether too short or ……