User talk:Gurubrahma/Archive01

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This archive page covers approximately the dates between 05 August 2005 and 18 October 2005.

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Please add new archivals to User talk:Gurubrahma/Archive02. (See Wikipedia:How to archive a talk page.) Thank you. Gurubrahma 07:28, 10 October 2005 (UTC)

Welcome! to Wikipedia!

Hello Gurubrahma/Archive01, this is Exir Kamalabadi, and I hope that you are having fun with Wikipedia. First of all, welcome to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia that any one can edit! Find something that can be improved, either in content, grammar or formatting, then fix it. Don't be afraid. Be bold!. If you do something wrong, there is always someone who will clean up the mess.

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India related links

pamri 08:45, August 6, 2005 (UTC)

Economy of India

Hi, Thanks for your edits. I noticed your great edits on topics related to the Economy of India and it would be great if you can help us improve the article or related articles. Thanks again!! pamri 08:51, August 6, 2005 (UTC)

Nice

Your edits are nice, please continue with the good work. --Bhadani 14:50, 13 August 2005 (UTC)

Rama survey

hi, Initially all the surveys were included in a single page as i developed them. Then somebody threatened that, the page would be deleted as it was as lengthy. Hence i divided into multiple pages, and gave some name to each of them. That name was hence given to it without thinking much. You may change the title appropriately. Sorry for that. Ramashray 13:50, 19 August 2005 (UTC)

Bahadur Shah

• It was nice to see your edit, but actually Bahadur Shah Zafar and Bahadur Shah II are one and the same person. His real name was Bahadur Shah and as there was one more Bahadur Shah in the earlier period of Mughal Empire, the second is called Bahadur Shah II. In literary circle the second one was known as Zafar, which was his pen-name. Cheers. Have happy editing.--Bhadani 14:21, 23 August 2005 (UTC)

Deputy prime ministers of India

Hi, I should have taken you into confidence before removing some stuff from this page. I hope you see the reason why I removed some stuff. Do add anything you may like. Manik Raina 05:52, 24 August 2005 (UTC)

• • Another tenet of wikipedia is to do as much as possible through consensus. Perhaps that was the thrust of my argument. Manik Raina 06:38, 24 August 2005 (UTC)

Hello

It was nice to see your message - actually I have made bigger mistakes, so please do not worry: let us always come closer to make wikipedia great. Have a nice time editing. Hope to see you around. --Bhadani 14:17, 24 August 2005 (UTC)

Politics of India

I appreciate your good work with Politics of India. -- Sundar ^{\talk \contribs} 06:32, August 27, 2005 (UTC)

DYK

Did you know? has been updated. A fact from the article Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, which you recently created, has been featured in that section on the Main Page. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently-created article, then please suggest it on the "Did you know?" talk page.

Frequent edits

Hey, you've been doing good work. In Sania Mirza article I noticed that you have made frequent edits only a few minutes apart. Use the "Show preview" button more often and save when you've made enough number of changes. This would help watchers of an article to track the history better. Jay 19:57, 3 September 2005 (UTC)

(Archival)Hi Jay,

this is with reference to your message by the same subject name on my talk page regarding my frequent edits on Sania Mirza. As the edits were in different sections and as I prefer using "section edits" (saves time on a slow internet connection), I could not use preview and hence frequent edits would be visible. thought I shd. let u know --rgds.,Gurubrahma 07:38, 5 September 2005 (UTC)

Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Jay"

Hey it's fine, as long as you are aware of the feature. Jay 16:59, 6 September 2005 (UTC)

Telugu Wikipedia

Can you please give your opinion at Wikipedia talk:Notice board for India-related topics#Any Telugu speakers? -- Sundar ^{\talk \contribs} 06:09, September 13, 2005 (UTC)

OK. I'll ask someone else. Thanks. -- Sundar ^{\talk \contribs} 06:29, September 13, 2005 (UTC)

DYK

Did you know? has been updated. A fact from the article Raj Ghat and other memorials, which you recently created, has been featured in that section on the Main Page. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the "Did you know?" talk page.

Thank you

I thank you for your support for my RfA, We shall surely interact more. I am certain that our association shall grow. --Bhadani 10:50, 18 September 2005 (UTC)

DYK

Did you know? has been updated. A fact from the article Subramanian Swamy, which you recently created, has been featured in that section on the Main Page. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the "Did you know?" talk page.

Bahadur Yar Jung

Hi, I noticed you put a cleanup notice on this page, and tried to remove the mess. Do you think it's worth removing the clean-up tag now? Sam Vimes 14:18, 23 September 2005 (UTC)

Cheers. Just to clarify: the last two paragraphs were definitely copyvio from [1] - and the first paragraph was quite littered with POV. Sam Vimes 16:39, 23 September 2005 (UTC)

Thanks

Thanks for the barnstar although I only did some minor copy & paste (My pinky & digitus secundus are grateful for the award though. :-D). BTW, that definitely won't be your last barnstar. --Pamri • Talk 06:58, 24 September 2005 (UTC)

Thanks

Thank you for catching that my revert on the Gandhi page got rid of most of it but let that one line of vandalism through. Qaz 09:43, 25 September 2005 (UTC)

Categories

I would prefer that the categories remain separate. It becomes easy to search and locate through the categories. Having multiple categories on the same page is ok, you should see some of the cricket bio pages; they are huge!. =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:17, 26 September 2005 (UTC)

DYK

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Aruna Asaf Ali

Hey, you're welcome! I've actually always thought that one of the problems with the Wikipedia community is that we don't take enough time to let each other know our articles are being read and appreciated--all too often it feels like you're just editing into a vacuum. And thank you for putting a good article up! --Dvyost 16:41, 1 October 2005 (UTC)

Dharmasastra

Thanks for your message. I changed few words. I think the article is ok and it should continue. Over a period of time it would mature. By the way, I have put my comments in the discussion. See you again. --Bhadani 10:12, 2 October 2005 (UTC)

Reference

Hi, Can you add a reference for this edit using {{inotes}}? {{inotes|reference-name/source|pageno/article\title}} and add a link to in the reference section. View this comment in edit mode for an example. Thanks. Pamri • Talk 10:42, 2 October 2005 (UTC)

Thanks a lot for adding that. The actual quote was from Angus Maddison, who has done an interesting work on estimating GDP figures for most of the countries in the world. I was a bit concerned, the figures mentioned are over a very large time period, but have managed to fit in with the 2nd para of the colonial section. Anyways, I will try to search for the original figures. Thanks for your edits. --Pamri • Talk 12:38, 2 October 2005 (UTC)

Sam Manekshaw

Among your recent edits on this article you deleted the sentence "He was also awarded the Padma Bhushan." while adding Category:Padma Bhushan awardees. Did you mean to do that? --Mel Etitis (Μελ Ετητης) 15:05, 5 October 2005 (UTC)

Doh! I searched for "[[Padma" rather than reading the article carefully. That'll teach me to depend upon machines instead of my own eyes. Sorry. --Mel Etitis (Μελ Ετητης) 15:41, 5 October 2005 (UTC)

thanks!

Hi! Thanks for welcoming me, and for the links on India in Wikimedia! Aabha R 12:57, 6 October 2005 (UTC)

Copyvios

I apologise for the copyvios, I have this tendency to paste in chunks of text and then work on rewrites. I will redo the Martha Fineman article. Most of the Hindu Law article is original. The detailed minutae are taken from the statute in most cases or explanations appended to the text. I used material from Paras Diwans, Family Law which might also be the source of the other website.

Update- Re. Martha Fineman Just a few clarifications, my understanding might be wrong but I thought. 1)Copyright laws do not apply to factual information. For instance stating that Lawrence Summers is the President of Harvard cannot be copyrighted. 2) Neither is listing out publications made 3) Textual copyright is one of the hardest to apply. Modifications to a large extent dilute charges of copyright, which include taking from multiple sources or reorganisation. I can dredge up caselaw if you like

This of course may not conform to wikipolicies, so would appreciate feedback

Dharmasastra by Kane

Just saw your message in Machaon's talk page. Why not delete the Vfd request then ? Tintin 20:12, 6 October 2005 (UTC)

Thanks. What I meant by delete was something like this, but I guess that doesn't matter now. Tintin 15:06, 7 October 2005 (UTC)

Re:comment on a user

Thanks for informing. I'll look at his contributions. utcursch | talk 11:17, 7 October 2005 (UTC)

Oh, I just noticed that he has discussed the matter with you above. utcursch | talk 11:18, 7 October 2005 (UTC)

Aishwarya Picture

why was the L'Oreal picture reverted to the magazine pic? are we not allowed to put magazine ads? if so then is it ok to change the current Cineblitz pic for another magazine cover? thanks! Mailyn 12:34, 7 October 2005 (UTC)

thanks! I'm trying :) ok I will change to another magazine cover in a bit and I will let you know so you can check it for me and see if it's ok. thanks! Mailyn 12:42, 7 October 2005 (UTC)

ok I've added a new magazine cover. I also added another external link to a fansite that is very informative as it has lots of up to date articles, images and more. I hope this is ok, please let me know!

Mailyn 12:58, 7 October 2005 (UTC)

better? as in better quality you mean? I think the one I posted is clearer and you can see her face better. could you help? I am not understanding by what you mean. thanks! Mailyn 13:13, 7 October 2005 (UTC)

I see what you mean, thanks for taking the time to help! I am not understanding all the rules and regulations yet.

I'm not really good at writing so I decided instead of looking at articles with older or less clear pictures and try to find newer ones but I see what you mean. I'm on my way to lurking around for articles without pics so I can add to those (^_^)

Thanks again! Mailyn 13:36, 7 October 2005 (UTC)

EoI request

Hi, I was wondering if you can please put up a stub for Economy of India in Telegu. Translating the lead should be more than enough. Thanks. Pamri • Talk 06:04, 8 October 2005 (UTC)

If it is not too much trouble, how about using Itrans? If you type in transliterated english (as per ITRANS), I can convert to utf-8 using baraha and have it checked & uploaded by one te admin (he comes on #Indlinux). --Pamri • Talk 05:49, 12 October 2005 (UTC)

Thanks a ton. For GDP at ppp, you can probably leave it in English, ie., transliterate in Telugu, just like I did for Kannada. Take your time and theres no urgency. I think, a lead should be enough for now and a brief caption for the BSE image. I will paste the formatted utf-8 text here, so you can move it to te & rightfully claim credit. --Pamri • Talk 08:17, 13 October 2005 (UTC)

Oops

Thanks for the heads up. That's what happens when you submit an article in the middle of the night. -- Mwalcoff 23:30, 9 October 2005 (UTC)

India SVG flag

Fixed today

I decided to re-draw the flag today, based on your request. I looked at Flag of India and made the corrections based from it. Zach (Sound Off) 05:17, 10 October 2005 (UTC)

2005 Kashmir earthquake

Indian subcontinent earthquakes list Thank you for your contribution at 2005 Kashmir earthquake. Please keep it up!!! - P R A D E E P Somani (talk) Feel free to send me e-mail.

5.25 10 October 2005

Gandhi

Whether or not a person agrees with these criticisms of Gandhi, the fact of the matter is that people have been making them who are not affiliated with the Hindu right wing. The purpose of the article is to present all relevant information and let the reader decide. If you or anyone else wishes to attack the credibility of those accounts, and have sources that support such attacks, by all means do so in the article. But hiding details which (if true) cause supporters and followers of Gandhi discomfort is not the way to go about an encyclopedia article. --Briangotts (talk) 18:55, 10 October 2005 (UTC)

Brain Teasers:

Hi, just sending out a friendly notice stating that I have now got brain teasers on my user page. Will post new questions one day after the older ones have been answered. Thanks, Spawn Man 06:14, 11 October 2005 (UTC)

Pune

Thank you for your contribution at Pune. Please keep it up!!! - P R A D E E P Somani (talk) Feel free to send me e-mail.

IIM

Hey. I hope you will revert it back, for I believe there is some significance. The AIM has a common history with the IIM, since they both introduced case method, with Harvard guidance, in their respective regions in Asia during the 60's. In a way IIM and AIM are sister institutions, with similar names and similar teaching methods. IIM is also a link found in AIM, so I hoped to make it the other way around too. I hope I changed your mind. --Noypi380 08:52, 11 October 2005 (UTC)

DYK

Did you know? has been updated. A fact from the article Nagesh Kukunoor, which you recently created, has been featured in that section on the Main Page. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the "Did you know?" talk page.

Excerpted from User talk:210.50.6.166 - to serve as a record (as I've been a major contributor to the article apart from listing it at the DYK suggestions page) --Gurubrahma 11:46, 11 October 2005 (UTC)

Hardest Questions In The World Section:

Congratulations, you are currently tied 3rd on the Hardest Questions In The World Section's score board with 1 correct answer. You are 2 points away from the score board's leader. Spawn Man 07:08, 12 October 2005 (UTC)

Well Done!

Barnstar of National Merit - Pl. see User:Gurubrahma

DYK

Did you know? has been updated. A fact from the article Naseeruddin Shah, which you recently created, has been featured in that section on the Main Page. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the "Did you know?" talk page.

Re:Template:politics of India

I've inserted a break in the link. Tell me how it looks now. Thanks!--May the Force be with you! Shreshth91($ |-| r 3 $ |-| t |-|) 06:15, 13 October 2005 (UTC)

Thanks!--May the Force be with you! Shreshth91($ |-| r 3 $ |-| t |-|) 06:24, 13 October 2005 (UTC)

Re:Surprise

Wow..Thanks for creating it. Check if it is ok. The ITRANS website also generates a preview using gif images and an font-encoded font. I will get it verified from some telugu guys 'morrow. Thanks again. --Pamri • Talk 15:38, 13 October 2005 (UTC)

Thanks from te:

Hey Gurubrahma, Thanks for starting the Indian Economy article in Telugu wiki. We appreciate it very much. If you dont have a telugu configured system you can always post them in RTS format. One of us can transform them into Telugu unicode and post it. or you can do it yourself using padma. --Vyzasatya 19:55, 13 October 2005 (UTC)

Amravati, Andhra Pradesh

Hi,

Just got your message on my Talk page and wanted to say sorry and thanks for pointing this out. I'm usually pretty good about checking the discussion page, but being new I do sometimes forget. You noted my error in a very nice and tactful way, which I really appreciate. By all means revert.

Hbackman 20:48, 13 October 2005 (UTC)

Categories Famous and Heroic people

There will be controversy. I expect to have plenty of comment. And anyone is more than welcome to alter these suggestions. I have just started the ball rolling. I only gave Ghandhi as an example of a leader. I never meant that he was the only candidare. I was just trying to avoid all the famous people becoming heroic too. (They often call themselves heroic). Mandella is of course a leader too. Of course, I would expect people to add lots of new names, and remove some, if they don't think they suitable. I expect a lot of names, but not 'thousands' I hope. I have also tried to be objective. Maybe Audie Murphy is a bit cheeky, and someone might remove him... that's OK. Wallie 09:52, 15 October 2005 (UTC)

Hello!

I'm very happy to meet you. This happens because of your proposal to merge a couple of food lists, and I'm still thinking through my response. I don't think I'm going to agree with you in the end, but I don't know. At any rate, I wanted to say it's really nice to have someone interested in the wikipedia food articles. Especially someone from India, which, to my mind, has pretty much the greatest food on the planet. Mothperson cocoon 21:59, 15 October 2005 (UTC)

Telugu people category

This what we got up in telugu te:Category:సుప్రసిద్ధ ఆంధ్రులు though this not exactly equivalent to Category:Telugu People but the closest. The category is sparsely populated as of now. For more info see the reply to you post in te: --Vyzasatya 18:19, 16 October 2005 (UTC)

Thanks

Thanks for copyediting the nanavati article. Some of the stupid grammatical errors came from my initial moronic decision to write in the form of a suspense thriller. :-D Thanks for fixing it. --Pamri • Talk 14:42, 17 October 2005 (UTC)

Thanks for the comments and please feel free to edit the article as you see fit. I am reading the judgement text and hopefully should be able fill any gaping holes. --Pamri • Talk 09:28, 18 October 2005 (UTC)

Your Revert

Hi - - What did you find objectionable in my contribution to the Indian Independence Movement article? Please specify. All I did was stress non-violent protest and the impact of this idea on world leaders. I think you have just reverted routinely without giving any thought to the matter. Please restore my edits - Anon

Hi Anon, pl. create an account so that it becomes easy to track who it is (for example, some one may work from the same IP as yours and I may mistake him for you). I'm replying here as I do not know if you'd be working frm the same IP again. As for the reason as to why I reverted your edits, the reasons are as follows: -

General: - As an intro, the section is intended to give a flavour of the movement as well as indicate its scope and significance. Hence, for example, Bose's actions needed at least a mention.

Specific: - 1) I found the use of the word prosecuted out of context. 2) Not all movements were about ending British rule; the mainstream movement itself made it an objective as late as 1929. 3) The independence of a fifth of humanity was secured with not one shot fired or one British life taken. - is extreme POV. Incidents such as Chauri Chaura did occur. This would be the first and last time I'd be responding to you on this page. In future, either post your queries on the article's talkpage or create an account so that I can respond on your talkpage. Thanks --Gurubrahma 05:29, 18 October 2005 (UTC)