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Image:Bulltemple.jpg
[edit]On what basis are you claiming that his image is under the GFDL?Geni
India quick links
[edit]utcursch | talk 09:06, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
Jog Falls
[edit]Wow! You made that page look great! Mattisse(talk) 22:06, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
re:Ravi Belagere
[edit]In my experience, it is typical for such tags to only remain for a couple of hours. But in truth, the tag isn't really that useful for articles that aren't high traffic (articles are likely to be high traffic if they have a lot of pages that link to them, if they are linked to from high traffic pages, or the subject of the article has been in the news a lot) or for articles that aren't more than a couple paragraphs long (because the smaller an article is, the easier it is to expand it, as there is less text already there to fit your expansion into.)
This isn't to say tags aren't useful; if you want to do some expansion on, say, Sri Lanka or spaghetti, such tags are very useful. But there isn't that much need for them on small articles, non-high traffic articles. Also, other editors who don't know what your plans are (like me, in this case), are likely to remove the tags because it doesn't look like such expansion is in the midst of happening. You can insert a hidden message in the article by putting it in brackets like <!-- these -->; in this case, it might be useful to use those hidden message brackets to make note of how long you intend for the template to stay. You can also use the talk page make note of pending expansions, and how long they will take. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask. Picaroon9288 00:48, 24 October 2006 (UTC)
Three-Revert Rule
[edit]Please refrain from undoing other people's edits repeatedly. If you continue, you may be blocked from editing Wikipedia under the three-revert rule, which states that nobody may revert a single page more than three times in 24 hours. (Note: this also means editing the page to reinsert an old edit. If the effect of your actions is to revert back, it qualifies as a revert.) Thank you. Stifle (talk) 15:32, 29 October 2006 (UTC)
ಕನ್ನಡ ರಾಜ್ಯೋತ್ಸವದ ಹಾರ್ದಿಕ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು!!
Wish you a very happy Kannada Rajyothsava. - KNM Talk 02:41, 1 November 2006 (UTC)
Kannada Rajyotsava
[edit]Kannada Rajyotsavada Hardhika ShubhashayagaLu to you also. We have a long road ahead on wikipedia, just like we did after 1956. Hang on and enjoy the ride. Contribute to your hearts content. Let Karnataka shine in the world.Dineshkannambadi 02:56, 1 November 2006 (UTC)
ಸುವರ್ಣ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯೋತ್ಸವದ ಹಾರ್ದಿಕ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು!! :)
[edit]ಕನ್ನಡ ರಾಜ್ಯೋತ್ಸವದ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು
[edit]ಸುವರ್ಣ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯೋತ್ಸವದ ಹಾರ್ದಿಕ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು -- ನವೀನ್
Edit
[edit]Test edit. Happy Kannada Rajyothsava to one and all. Gnanapiti 05:52, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
- Confidence is half the victoryGnanapiti
Quotes
[edit]A ship in the harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.Gnanapiti 06:46, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
You must be the change you wish to see in the world - M.K. GandhiGnanapiti 07:03, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
An eye for an eye and the world goes blind. - M.K. Gandhi Gnanapiti 07:10, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed. Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be well. - M.K. Gandhi Gnanapiti 07:14, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony. Gnanapiti 07:18, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes. - M.K. Gandhi Gnanapiti 07:21, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
I cannot teach you violence, as I do not myself believe in it. I can only teach you not to bow your heads before any one even at the cost of your life. - M.K. Gandhi Gnanapiti 07:22, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
Oh nanna chetana, Agu nee aniketana - Oh my conciousness/intellect, become liberated. - Kuvempu Gnanapiti 07:29, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
Hate the sin, love the sinner. - M.K. Gandhi Gnanapiti 07:31, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
It is better to be violent, if there is violence in our hearts, than to put on the cloak of nonviolence to cover impotence. - M.K. Gandhi Gnanapiti 07:42, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
Whatever you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do it. - M.K. Gandhi Gnanapiti 07:53, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty. M.K. Gandhi Gnanapiti 07:58, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong. M.K. Gandhi Gnanapiti 08:07, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err. Gnanapiti 08:16, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
Victory attained by violence is tantamount to a defeat, for it is momentary. Gnanapiti 08:24, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
Indolence is a delightful but distressing state; we must be doing something to be happy. Gnanapiti 08:32, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
Iruvudellava bittu iradudaredege tudivude jeevana To leave behind everything we have and to yearn for what we don't have, is the life. - Gopalakrishna Adiga Gnanapiti 17:46, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
A man is but the product of his thoughts what he thinks, he becomes. - M.K. Gandhi Gnanapiti 18:10, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
Fear holds you a prisoner, hope sets you free. - Shawshank Redemption Gnanapiti 22:32, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
Freedom is not worth having if it does not connote freedom to err. It passes my comprehension how human beings, be they ever so experienced and able, can delight in depriving other human beings of that precious right. - M.K. Gandhi Gnanapiti 05:09, 3 November 2006 (UTC)
What difference does it make to the dead, the orphans and the homeless, whether the mad destruction is wrought under the name of totalitarianism or the holy name of liberty or democracy? - M.K. Gandhi Gnanapiti 07:22, 3 November 2006 (UTC)
Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed. Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be well. - M.K. Gandhi Gnanapiti 06:51, 4 November 2006 (UTC)
As long as you derive inner help and comfort from anything, keep it. Gnanapiti 17:57, 4 November 2006 (UTC)
Manava janma doddadu, adannu vrutha halu madi kollabediro huchappagaLira! - It's a gift to be born as humans. Don't waste your life unnecessarly you idiots! - Purandara Dasa Gnanapiti 19:16, 4 November 2006 (UTC)
prAmANikate bahu doDDa nidhi. kelavaru alpa sukhakkAgi anirIkshita baruva nidhige vaMchitarAguttAre - Probity is the biggest treasure one can possesss. Some people get deluded by a modicum of happiness easy money brings. - T.P. Kailasam Gnanapiti 19:16, 6 November 2006 (UTC)
It is better to have a wise enemy than a foolish friend - Panchatantra Gnanapiti 02:05, 8 November 2006 (UTC)
Only light can understand the mistory of light. A.N. Krishnarao Gnanapiti 16:08, 8 November 2006 (UTC)
Karnataka is abode of its rich art, culuture and heritage. The Government of Karnataka has adopted a tradition of celebrating 'Nada Utsava' throughout the state, in order to rejuvenate and promote this rich culture and heritage and to inculcate the spirit and joyous feelings and respect about our heritage among the common man.
The monuments of Hampi are the replica of the then political, cultural, religious and social events of thrilling nature. The purpose of celebrating 'Hampi Utsav 2006' is to recollect and represent the the glorious rule of Vijayanagara Empire. The organisation of this Utsava besides providing the experience of rich cultural heritage of the region and the nation at large, also aims to provide joyous moments to the common man in the midst of pains and pleasure of his daily routine life.
Hampi Utsava dates - Nov 3 - Nov 5 Gnanapiti 04:30, 3 November 2006 (UTC)
Proverbs
[edit]Ellaroo naguvudu onde bhasheyalli - We all laugh in the same language. Gnanapiti 19:11, 4 November 2006 (UTC)
Jog Falls Pic
[edit]Wow, that is a great picture. Were you there when your friend took the picture? --BostonMA talk 02:11, 5 November 2006 (UTC)
- Hi, I'm blocked for sockpuppetry and can't edit in your talk page. So, I'm replying here. Sorry for the inconvenience. Yeah surely it's a great picture. I wasn't there when my friend took it. He sent me the pictures through mail later. The picture was taken in August '06 I guess. Gnanapiti 23:19, 5 November 2006 (UTC)
proverbs
[edit]Sorry, I did not realise you could leave messages on your talk page or I would have enjoyed your proverbs earlier. Keep it up. Makes one think a little more, little deeper.Dineshkannambadi 15:59, 8 November 2006 (UTC)
- Oh, I didn't see your message. I can only edit my talk page. Nice quotes they are. Gnanapiti 17:56, 9 November 2006 (UTC)
Unblocked
[edit]On the condition (which you've agreed to) that you will not edit the same articles as Sarvagnya, and since your IP address, which when I did the previous check was the same as Sarvagnya, is coming from a different city, I am going to assume good faith and unblock you. Please stay out of trouble. :-) Dmcdevit·t 09:11, 12 November 2006 (UTC)
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Chalukya
[edit]Gnanapiti, the article has been accepted as a FA. I would like to thank you for your efforts in making this happen as a team.Dineshkannambadi 16:08, 22 November 2006 (UTC)
Cpedit
[edit]Hi. Thanks for starting on this. Just one thing I wanted to point out (from the Chalukya page FA review experience) is that FA reviewers may not like repeated wikilinking of the same word (for example Veera Ballala II). I had to removed a whole lot of links that were repetitive.Dineshkannambadi 02:00, 5 December 2006 (UTC)
linking
[edit]I think many of your links are good. Like linking Tamil to Tamilkam at times etc. Also, there is no need to use the "CE" (common era) every where. People understand from the first lines of the article that we are discussing about CE not BCE as this is clearl mentioned there.Thanks for your effort. Focus equally on any grammatical mistakes, typos from my side.ThanksDineshkannambadi 02:31, 5 December 2006 (UTC)
On Yakshagana
[edit]Appologies for the mispelling. I was going off how it was spelled on the book I used. Also, you are right, the first site on yakshagana is superb. I really like it. Had I known that there is already a writeup on this, I would not have created the second yaksagana. Regards.
Wiki Raja 21:53, 22 December 2006 (UTC)
Hoysala Empire
[edit]Gnanapiti, Hoysala empire has become a featured article. Thank you for your many contributions.Dineshkannambadi 17:19, 24 December 2006 (UTC)
Hoysala
[edit]Thanks.Dineshkannambadi 03:19, 26 December 2006 (UTC)
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Hello
[edit]Just dropped by to say hi.
Wiki Raja 21:47, 4 January 2007 (UTC)
ooh, why remove the beautiful youtube link to Eef you come today? --ti 19:26, 5 January 2007 (UTC)
- cant say much about anyone being a loser, but that is the video, isnt it? so why remove it just because it looks funny. --ti 04:41, 6 January 2007 (UTC)
Dravidian Wiki Project
[edit]Hello Gnanapiti,
I have visited the Dravidian people page and have to say, it is in a very sad state. For one, the page does not talk about the ethnicities and cultural heritiage of the Dravidian family group. Instead, it seems like it is discredits the Dravidian people and their existence.
Already, there is not much on wikipedia which goes into detail of Dravidian topics. So, I have come up with an idea. That is to form a Dravidian Wiki Project. The purpose of this project is to cover most every aspect of Dravidians in dance, literature, language, architecture, and more. This project will represent Kannadigas, Telugus, Tamils, and Malayalis. Also, Dravidian Wiki Project will also have wiki pages on other Dravidians outside of India like the Brahui of Pakistan, and the Malto of Bangladesh. I see you have an interest in Kannadiga culture and I would really like for you to be part of this team. Much Regards.
Wiki Raja 10:30, 6 January 2007 (UTC)
- Hello again and thanks for the relpy.
- By the way WikiProject Dravidian Civilizations is in the process of getting off the ground. We must work together to promote the different civilizations belonging to the Dravidian family of ethnicities and languages in South Asia. This could be a start to get our cultures known to the outside world since not much has been done in the past to promote them. Also, please take the liberty of joining our group at:
- Much Regards.
Official WikiProject Dravidian Civilizations
[edit]Hi,
The Official WikiProject Dravidian Civilizations is finally created. If you are interested in joining, please log on to Wikipedia:WikiProject Dravidian civilizations and add your name to the Members list. Regards. Wiki Raja 10:21, 21 January 2007 (UTC)
A quick query.
[edit]You have cited my source and undone my revert, without comment? Was this intentional? Regards Fred 04:11, 26 January 2007 (UTC)
I reverted your edit, no offence but see [1] for why. Thanks RaveenS 23:10, 2 February 2007 (UTC)
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RE:Carnatic Music
[edit]Hi,
I just wanted to explain that I was just editing that page (not deleting anything), but to add a little extra info on the originations of Hindustani and Carnatic music. I understand that anyone can sing Carnatic or Hindustani music, and especially in Karnataka and Andra Pradesh since both states are right next to Maharastra and other North Indian states. But, since you reverted it back to it's original state, I will leave it alone. : ) Wiki Raja 06:06, 7 February 2007 (UTC)
“ | Hi, my concern is just that it's better to come to a consent in the talk page before adding anything new to that article. Thanks for your clarification.Gnanapiti 15:21, 7 February 2007 (UTC) | ” |
- Nothing new has been added so far. When other people go out of their way to respect your culture, it is good to show gratitude. Even if they are Tamils. Wiki Raja 15:24, 7 February 2007 (UTC)
Hi watch out for wiki raja and venu62. They are real assholes and extreme POV pushers. They want to tag all south Indian topics with the Dravidian template without regard to rhyme or reason and without even looking at linguistic origins. 59.92.32.86 21:21, 8 February 2007 (UTC)
Sockpuppet 59.92.32.86 has been blocked. Wiki Raja 10:47, 18 February 2007 (UTC)
RE:Stop spamming
[edit]“ | Please stop spamming talk pages and user pages. You have posted the same message multiple times in multiple talk pages and user pages which is absolutely unnecessary and can be considered spamming. Moreover discussions going on in talk pages have nothing to do with blocking of an IP. Thanks, Gnanapiti 22:08, 18 February 2007 (UTC) | ” |
Sorry, this is not spamming, or sockpuppeting. Some people like to make that a career. I don't. Wiki Raja 22:12, 18 February 2007 (UTC)
Barnstar
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I award Gnanapiti barnstar in appreciation of contributions to article related to India ----Pinecar 19:22, 14 February 2007 (UTC)
Are you knowledgeable about him?Bakaman 18:35, 19 February 2007 (UTC)
- Oh, I've created the page already, but I dont have much info on his life, except from a geocities site I would rather not use under WP:RS.Bakaman 18:46, 19 February 2007 (UTC)
- Wow thanks for the help, the page looks really nice.Bakaman 19:27, 19 February 2007 (UTC)
AfD
[edit]Hi. Someone's nominated Gokak agitation for deletion. I've quickly added a bit to the article to help the debate along. --Mereda 08:40, 20 February 2007 (UTC)
- Hi Gnanapiti,
- I was surprized to see AFD tag on Gokak agitation. I have asked for a speedy keep, and in the article I've tried adding the important and the basic information about the Gokak agitation and its components such as Gokak Report, The initial movement, Dr.Rajkumar's participation and leadership, and finally, the Government's response. Added the speech image as well.
- I will continue to seek more sources and see if I can get more information and images. Thanks a lot for creating this article! - KNM Talk 15:34, 20 February 2007 (UTC)
- Thanks for the note. I didn't expect so many people to be interested! Mereda 11:25, 21 February 2007 (UTC)
Thanks for the comment. Actually I don't know much about the person, and I was hoping you'd help out. I see that you've stated he's a well known playwright. Can you give a source, a news article, or a bibiliography for him, with references? Performance dates, any recognition, in fact anything more than we have right now would be great. Right now the article isn't very informative.
Rimi talk contribs 07:04, 22 February 2007 (UTC)
For your contributions to Karnataka related articles
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Thanks for your contributions to Karnataka related articles.Dineshkannambadi 04:31, 24 February 2007 (UTC) |
- Gnanapiti, Congratulations on getting the Barnstar from the prolific editor Dinesh. Well, you deserve one! for your contributions. - KNM Talk 23:02, 26 February 2007 (UTC)
I believed, this deserves a DYK nom, as it is a very interesting piece of information. I have nominated the same today in Template_talk:Did_you_know
- ...that Kunchikal Falls are the highest waterfalls in India and second highest waterfalls in Asia?.
Thanks for creating this article. - KNM Talk 04:35, 24 February 2007 (UTC)
Re:User page design
[edit]How does that look now? Better? or needs more improvements? - KNM Talk 23:10, 26 February 2007 (UTC)
- No, BR just added a blank line. I moved Dinesh's barnstar out of the gallery you had put in, and then used the exact text that was in talk page. A simple copy-paste, I would say. :) - KNM Talk 23:19, 26 February 2007 (UTC)
Tulu/Kannada
[edit]Hi there, due to your recent edits on Shilpa Shetty you may like to explain your reasoning at Talk:Shilpa_Shetty#Tulu.2FKannada and provide clarification thereof. Please note that it may also be a good idea to refrain from making controversial edits with an edit summary like "Care to explain why?" when a proper venue for that sort of talk is on the talk-page. WP:1RR may come in handy on such occasions. Ekantik talk 02:08, 5 March 2007 (UTC)
Konkani Language Page
[edit]I really do not understand what you mean by the recent edit you made in Konkani Language Page. The English name (Konkani) is different from the way it is written in Konkani in Roman script(Konknni). Also Malayalam is one of the scripts used to write Konkani in Kerala.Arabic is another. I have reverted the changes that you have made. Kindly understand they are necessary. As I have mentioned in the discussion page, please avoid script wars. It is against the spirit of Konkani which has survived thanks to its multiplicity and pluralism.--Deepak D'Souza 05:59, 5 March 2007 (UTC)
Restraints removed - fyi
[edit]fyi Sarvagnya 05:07, 6 March 2007 (UTC)
Havyaka Brahmins
[edit]Hi. I read the link and found it a bit confusing. I see the author has provided his sources at the bottom and thats good. Here is the part I dont understand.
"As Dr. K. S. Singh puts it, every community in India recalls its migration in its history and folklore and thus an Indian is a migrant par excellence. Historically, we Havyakas are the first of the Brahmin kind to descend to the present day Karnataka around 3rd century A.D., followed by other sects like Shivalli, Smarthas etc., who arrived much later, around 7th century A.D. However, the scientific school of thought places the date of our immigration back to about 1300 years ago. The Brahmin king Raja Mayooravarma was instrumental in bringing the first 30 or so families."
In the begining he says the earliest Brahmins to come to Karnataka were in the 3rd century. However he does not provide a sound citation. I am concerned about the term "Historically, we Havyakas" which makes it sound POV because he adds that scientific evidence puts Havyaka Brahmin migration around 700AD. The he says Mayuravarma was instrumental in bringing the first Havyaka Brahmins (in the 4th century i presume as that is when Mayura lived.).
The article is not clear and in some ways contradicts the three books I have sourced from. I hope you dont mind but I think we should remove the link for now. I shall take this as an opportunity to look for info on Havyaka's more in detail. What do you think?Dineshkannambadi 02:25, 7 March 2007 (UTC)
Kannada script
[edit]Gnanapiti, The citation you provided for the Kannada page on the evolution of Kannada and Telugu script actually seems to be well referenced. I did not see this earlier. If you go to Lawrence Lo's "home" page and click on "reference" section, all his reference books are there. So though he not a linguist, his material is atleast well referenced. Sorry I did not see this earlier. The citation I added also refers to some extent to this web page by Lawrence Lo. I am planning on buying a book on this topic soon. thanks.Dineshkannambadi 15:51, 7 March 2007 (UTC)
Konkani name in Kannada script
[edit]will post a reply on the Konkani Language talk page ASAP. --Deepak D'Souza 05:04, 8 March 2007 (UTC)
RE:Vandalism Warning
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- I do not understand what you consider vandalism. Do you have something against gays? In Yakshagana, there are men who dress and paint themselves as women. This also constitutes to cross-dressing which is also practiced by men and women. Also, LGBT does not only denote only to Gays, but to Lesbians, Bis, and Trans. If you want to make an issue out of this, then I recommend you to bring this up to the LGBT community on Wikipedia. Please show tollerance to not only other ethnicities and religions, but to peoples genders too. Thank you. Wiki Raja 00:16, 9 March 2007 (UTC)
“ | I'm not entitled to answer your nonsense. Please assume good faith and focus on constructive contributions. Thanks Gnanapiti 04:15, 9 March 2007 (UTC) | ” |
- So you think the gay and lesbian community is nonsense? Please assume good faith and focus on not accusing others of vandalism just because homophobia is a growing disease on the Yakshagana page. Wiki Raja 06:13, 9 March 2007 (UTC)