tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8204542.post4080196791398090109..comments2024-03-27T14:57:37.031+05:30Comments on Jabberwock: Don Quixote in Uttar Pradesh: on Mr Iyer Goes to WarJabberwockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10210195396120573794noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8204542.post-76158769323003448582016-12-17T10:01:19.376+05:302016-12-17T10:01:19.376+05:30"conflict between spirituality and progress.&..."conflict between spirituality and progress."<br /><br />I don't understand why there should be a conflict.<br /><br />By the way, Interesting that an Iyer character is portrayed as a "nobleman". As Brahmins are seldom noblemen in India. They are largely middle class salaried earners. Iyers definitely for the most part are middle class urban dwellers. Many OBC castes in Tamil Nadu are likelier to have landed wealth than Brahmins. The Brahmin's asset is education and a snarky tongue. Not land.<br />shrikanthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03898755392584822638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8204542.post-34004091384498341502016-12-14T15:01:12.591+05:302016-12-14T15:01:12.591+05:30The premise looks really interesting and spicy. Th...The premise looks really interesting and spicy. The cover is good too. Almost tempted to buy and read it. Pessimist Foolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06057153008708242962noreply@blogger.com