tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post5846373447751270807..comments2024-03-29T12:12:16.066+05:30Comments on Tomichan Matheikal's blog: Compromise. Pretend… and Succeed?Tomichan Matheikalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037872309096060126noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-57200884209529240692012-10-23T19:51:11.180+05:302012-10-23T19:51:11.180+05:30I joined Facebook recently, Deepesh. Merely with ...I joined Facebook recently, Deepesh. Merely with the intention of getting my writing reach a wider readership especially among my previous students. In fact, quite many students have already responded. Thank you. Tomichan Matheikalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05037872309096060126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-10313485344496399012012-10-22T09:12:35.260+05:302012-10-22T09:12:35.260+05:30And for perspective, lots of old Sawanites and my ...And for perspective, lots of old Sawanites and my other students really admire your writing, and have asked me to convey it to you... You aren't on Facebook, are you?Deepeshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15253987972655478532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-43813001001132518742012-10-21T19:49:39.465+05:302012-10-21T19:49:39.465+05:30Believe me, Raghuram, I quoted this sentence from ...Believe me, Raghuram, I quoted this sentence from the Frontline interview in my both Class XII classes while teaching the lesson. Tomichan Matheikalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05037872309096060126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-4274984537254275232012-10-21T18:41:26.274+05:302012-10-21T18:41:26.274+05:30In a society where compromise is equated with succ...In a society where compromise is equated with success, an uncompromising journalist {individual] cannot be successful. - Jayakanthan<br /><br />REmandakolathurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03774568024246167410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-88711586672401795122012-10-21T18:16:24.964+05:302012-10-21T18:16:24.964+05:30I'm delighted, Deepesh.
I always knew you we...I'm delighted, Deepesh. <br /><br />I always knew you were quite different from most teachers I know. You had very strong views about everything and I admired that strength of character. I'm delighted to see your comment and your sharing my views with your friends. Tomichan Matheikalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05037872309096060126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-19974694181060468172012-10-21T10:04:48.283+05:302012-10-21T10:04:48.283+05:30Mr.Matheikal, I feel unable to stay away from comm...Mr.Matheikal, I feel unable to stay away from commenting on each piece you have written (forbidden apples?)...<br />Many pertinent questions, especially for teachers like us who teach languages (literature...):<br />- we tend to be enthusiastic about simplifications. Complex understanding or a lack of resolution is a problem!<br />- The Board (CBSE) does more disservice than otherwise by providing one single interpretation for lines from a text. For example, here to say the adult's view is "conservative" is... inexplicable!<br /><br />I love the way you describe religions here. Some really wow! lines in this piece... poetic! Thanks for the read and please keep writing... I am sharing your blog's link on my facebook page. Cheers!Deepesh Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15496072326830506152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-62892348602491624332012-10-16T16:55:29.802+05:302012-10-16T16:55:29.802+05:30Vaibhav, glad to see you here. Most welcome in th...Vaibhav, glad to see you here. Most welcome in this space. I'm indeed thrilled to hear from you.Tomichan Matheikalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05037872309096060126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-54397478742145073932012-10-15T20:43:45.024+05:302012-10-15T20:43:45.024+05:30Matheical sir! An honour. One idea sparks another,...Matheical sir! An honour. One idea sparks another, its wonderful how our text book lessons now seem meaningful..as a kid, score would always eclipse ones rationale. Thrilled to learn more from your blog sir..- devi vaibhav (11th std. 2005 batch)pindiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06501009281425878959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-83851515324004880602012-10-15T15:13:50.545+05:302012-10-15T15:13:50.545+05:30The superficiality of life today has gripped teach...The superficiality of life today has gripped teaching too. We (teachers) tend to make everything too easy for students - even interpretations. Tomichan Matheikalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05037872309096060126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-23071675109894740022012-10-15T10:47:03.849+05:302012-10-15T10:47:03.849+05:30This is definitely not about generation gap. It is...This is definitely not about generation gap. It is about growing up and accepting yourself and adjusting in this world. <br />What a cute story and sad how schools are interpreting it :(Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14831956192459960019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-22454309728117475322012-10-15T07:10:19.047+05:302012-10-15T07:10:19.047+05:30I'm even more pleasantly surprised, Chinmoy. ...I'm even more pleasantly surprised, Chinmoy. Nice to see you here. Tomichan Matheikalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05037872309096060126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-41885973079162844092012-10-14T23:59:16.545+05:302012-10-14T23:59:16.545+05:30literature has been and always will be instrumenta...literature has been and always will be instrumental in raising the question. it is up to us to correctly interpret its nuances and find a solution. we are honoured to have found you on the WWW, sir. :)drchinmoyhazarikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14368141372006094086noreply@blogger.com