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Shashi Tharoor’s ‘rodomontade’ tweet sends people rushing to dictionaries again!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tharoor was simply trying to say he uses the most apt words rather than sound vague or boastful
There are several words for it. Trust Shashi Tharoor to use the one you have never heard. It leaves people flabbergasted and, often, what he was trying to say is forgotten in the spate of reactions over the words he uses. In fact, his ire at a TV news channel journalist was forgotten as one word he used in his protest grabbed all the attention. He had tweeted: “Exasperating farrago of distortions, misrepresentations & outright lies being broadcast by an unprincipled showman masquerading as a journalist.”
The twitter erupted with all kinds of reactions to ‘farrago’. Many went to dictionaries to check if such a word exists at all. It sure does, not like ‘covfefe’ that was invented by US President Donald Trump. So, there came parodies, videos clips about how Tharoor would say ‘all that glitters is not gold’ etc etc.
Apparently, it got too much for Tharoor. He decided to respond to this. But Tharoor being Tharoor, he went ahead and posted a tweet using words that explained and justified all those jokes. It also paved the way for more cracks at him.
This is what he said: “To all the well-meaning folks who send me parodies of my supposed speaking/writing style: The purpose of speaking or writing is to communicate w/ precision. I choose my words because they are the best ones for the idea i want to convey, not the most obscure or rodomontade ones!”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Now the people had another word Tharoor introduced them to: rodomontade. The word, says the dictionary, means boastful or inflated talk or behaviour.
The word raised a virtual gale of reactions. Some thanked him for improving their vocabulary. One wanted his school fees back.
Balendu Pandey @balendu29
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“Learning English? Follow my friend Shashi Tharoor for words you never knew existed & will struggle to ever use in a sentence but by golly they sound impressive,” he tweeted.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There were several others:
Someone tried using the word to build a sentence. And this is what it turned out to be:
I can rodomontadely say that day by day I read your rodomontaded tweets in English, I will be rodomontaded of my improved English. A rodomontade Jai Hind sir.
— Kanatunga (@Kanatunga) December 13, 2017[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Some folks on Twitter imitated Tharoor’s style.
For what is life if not a perennial quest for the mot juste?
— Raja Sen (@RajaSen) December 14, 2017[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Some said simply following Tharoor on twitter would be enough preparation for English vocabulary tests.
If twitter was around when I prepared for MBA entrance , I would have done nothing else but to follow this man on twitter . I would have cracked the vocabulary section of the CAT !
— Kapil Bhagat (@BhagatKapil) December 14, 2017[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]You are a God send for people preparing for GRE and CAT.
— Jagdish Kumar (@kumar_jag) December 14, 2017[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Others simply joked:
maruti @Maruti_P_Naik
lemonade ka bada bhai rodomontade. thanks for yet another word…[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]manavsaraf @manavsaraf
@ShashiTharoor guy is a paid agent of oxford english dictionary 1850 edition. inki CBI jaanch honi chahiye[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]the Chatterjee[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDYmxvY2txdW90ZSUyMGNsYXNzJTNEJTIydHdpdHRlci10d2VldCUyMiUyMGRhdGEtbGFuZyUzRCUyMmVuJTIyJTNFJTNDcCUyMGxhbmclM0QlMjJlbiUyMiUyMGRpciUzRCUyMmx0ciUyMiUzRVlvdSUyMGFyZSUyMGElMjBHb2QlMjBzZW5kJTIwZm9yJTIwcGVvcGxlJTIwcHJlcGFyaW5nJTIwZm9yJTIwR1JFJTIwYW5kJTIwQ0FULiVGMCU5RiU5OCU4MiVGMCU5RiU5OCU4MiVGMCU5RiVBNCVBMyUzQyUyRnAlM0UlMjZtZGFzaCUzQiUyMEphZ2Rpc2glMjBLdW1hciUyMCUyOCU0MGt1bWFyX2phZyUyOSUyMCUzQ2ElMjBocmVmJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ0d2l0dGVyLmNvbSUyRmt1bWFyX2phZyUyRnN0YXR1cyUyRjk0MTE3OTU1ODU2NDIwODY0MSUzRnJlZl9zcmMlM0R0d3NyYyUyNTVFdGZ3JTIyJTNFRGVjZW1iZXIlMjAxNCUyQyUyMDIwMTclM0MlMkZhJTNFJTNDJTJGYmxvY2txdW90ZSUzRSUwQSUzQ3NjcmlwdCUyMGFzeW5jJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZwbGF0Zm9ybS50d2l0dGVyLmNvbSUyRndpZGdldHMuanMlMjIlMjBjaGFyc2V0JTNEJTIydXRmLTglMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZzY3JpcHQlM0UlMEE=[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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Tamil Nadu: Artist designs a 1.5 inch tall model of Chandrayaan 3 using 4 gm of gold
According to a video shared on X, the talented miniature artist from Tamil Nadu, Mariappan, has ingeniously fashioned a 1.5-inch tall representation of Chandrayaan-3, utilizing 4 grams of gold.
An astonishing video showcasing a miniature gold model of Chandrayaan-3 has left viewers in awe. The footage, shared on X (formerly known as Twitter), highlights the craftsmanship of Mariappan, an artist based in Coimbatore. In the video, Mariappan meticulously crafts a 1.5-inch tall replica of Chandrayaan-3, complete with a miniature Indian flag.
According to a video shared on X, the talented miniature artist from Tamil Nadu, Mariappan, has ingeniously fashioned a 1.5-inch tall representation of Chandrayaan-3, utilizing 4 grams of gold. Chandrayaan-3’s Lunar Lander Vikram is slated for a soft landing on the moon on August 23rd.
Mariappan revealed that he employs gold to create miniature models during significant events. In this instance, he designed this remarkable model using 4 grams of gold as a tribute to the dedicated scientists involved in the Chandrayaan-3 endeavor. Crafting the miniature took him 48 hours of meticulous work, as he expressed his pride in this achievement for every Indian.
The post, which was shared just a few hours ago, has already garnered nearly 19,000 views and continues to attract attention. A flurry of comments flooded in, with some offering inspiring words, others marveling at the creation’s magnificence, and many expressing their admiration with heart emoticons.
According to ISRO reports, the Indian spacecraft has come closer to the moon and is preparing for a landing attempt at the lunar south pole. Launched on July 14, 2023, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, Chandrayaan-3’s journey has reached a crucial stage. A senior ISRO official noted that the final landing maneuver is complex, with the decision to proceed made two hours prior to the scheduled action. This decision can be delayed if unfavourable conditions prevail.
The official further shared that if the landing is postponed, Chandrayaan-3’s operational time on the Moon might be reduced from the intended 14 Earth days to around 10 days. This implies that the lunar south pole landing of Chandrayaan-3 could potentially occur on August 26 or 27.
Art
Watch: Group of Kathak dancers perform to the tunes of Calm Down
Renowned dancer Kumar Sharma took to YouTube to share this remarkable creation, showcasing a group of Kathak dancers moving gracefully in harmony with the melodies of Calm Down.
The captivating and soothing melody of Calm Down by Rema and Selena Gomez has resonated deeply with fans all around the world, prompting numerous enthusiasts to share videos of themselves joyfully dancing to its rhythm. Recently, an awe-inspiring video surfaced on social media, featuring a group performing a mesmerizing Kathak dance routine to this chart-topping track. The enchanting allure of the performance is such that you might find yourself watching it repeatedly, perhaps even swaying along.
Renowned dancer Kumar Sharma took to YouTube to share this remarkable creation, showcasing a group of Kathak dancers moving gracefully in harmony with the melodies of Calm Down. The ensemble cast includes dancers such as Kumar Sharma, Anmol Sood, Rahul Sharma, Eshika Choomer, Meghna Thakur, Khushboo Gupta, Smriti Bhandari, Jidnyasa Kurtadkar, Nandini Sonavane, Enakshi, Yogesh Thombre, and Hriday Parash Kalita.
Unveiled on YouTube on August 4, the dance video has rapidly garnered over 22,000 views and continues to draw in a growing audience. A comment from a YouTube user resonated with enthusiasm, describing the choreography and execution as mind-blowing. The creative prowess demonstrated by Kumar and the Kathakrockers group in their interpretation of Kathak is truly remarkable. Their consistent excellence never fails to impress, consistently offering performances that are invigorating and bring smiles to faces. The admiration for their work is resounding, and the encouragement to continue the exceptional efforts is heartfelt. Three cheers for Kumar and the Kathak rockers!
Another commenter echoed a sentiment of precision, perfection, coordination, and seamless flow. They noted the absence of any misalignment in movements, and how each member’s speed harmoniously synchronized, a testament to the collective excellence of this accomplished group of artisans. The acclaim continued with a third person joining in, expressing awe at the meticulously composed brilliance of the performance. They were left virtually speechless by the impeccable choreography and the tabla’s flawless beats, appreciating the visual delight it offered.
Art
Social media hails artist who creates shadow portrait of Virat Kohli
In the video, Mourya dedicates three days to meticulously assembling a stack of matchboxes and thin wooden sticks, skillfully wielding a glue gun to bind them together. Once the masterpiece is completed, he places the intricate sculpture in front of a light source, resulting in a breathtaking shadow that remarkably resembles a portrait of Virat Kohli.
In today’s world dominated by digital art, it’s a delightful surprise to discover artists who embrace unconventional methods. Shintu Mourya is one such artist who recently gained attention for his extraordinary shadow portrait of former Indian cricket captain, Virat Kohli. What sets this artwork apart is that it was crafted solely using matchboxes and wooden sticks. A viral video showcasing the entire process of creating this remarkable shadow art has captivated audiences worldwide, and it’s easy to see why.
In the video, Mourya dedicates three days to meticulously assembling a stack of matchboxes and thin wooden sticks, skillfully wielding a glue gun to bind them together. Once the masterpiece is completed, he places the intricate sculpture in front of a light source, resulting in a breathtaking shadow that remarkably resembles a portrait of Virat Kohli.
The video, shared on Instagram on June 9, has since garnered immense popularity, amassing over 12.5 million views and more than 1.6 million likes. The post has sparked an influx of comments, with many users expressing awe at the artist’s remarkable talent.
Some users expressed their wish for Virat to witness this masterpiece. Others praised the artist’s unique talent and prayed for his continued success. The artwork was even referred to as a treasure, with one user hoping that Virat would have the opportunity to see the magic behind it.
However, not all users shared the same sentiments. Some suggested that the artist should refrain from gifting his creation to Virat, as they believed that the value of art may not be appreciated. Nevertheless, the overwhelming majority marveled at the artist’s exceptional skill and expressed a desire to share the story widely, hoping it would eventually reach Virat Kohli himself. One social media user even suggested that the artist should make portrait of Shri Ram and Lord Krishna
