User talk:Bhadani/Archive14

Warning to me[edit]

Regarding your warning to me, polls show that GWB is the worst president, so I don't see any reason not to redirect the pages to him. If a foreigner wonders, "who's the worst US president?" how will they know otherwise? Jiberole 03:02, 1 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Response. --Bhadani 03:08, 1 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

A request[edit]

Dear admin, Please do a favor for me.Please make this subsection of Belgaon article brief.few editors were unhappy of its length and went ahead to edit it which I didnt approve because they were missing some important points of either side.I request u to make it shorter yet include all important points of either side.I am concerned about NPOV. If u are not able to do so please request some responsible and neutral person to do it.Thanks. Mahawiki 13:11, 1 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for reposing confidence in me. However, I do not know much about the issues. I would request you to discuss the matter on the talk page of the article and enlist the assistance of editors who may be aware of the matter. Regards. --Bhadani 13:43, 1 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Mahawiki#Belgaum Achitnis 13:56, 1 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Sir,do u approve moving the border dispute article to new place and removing it completely from the original?Please ask achitnis to stop taking decisions on his own.Mahawiki 14:17, 1 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, hello! :)[edit]

Thanks Bhadani, it was awesome meeting you and the other wikipedia editors on Friday along with Jimmy Wales. I look to a fantastic relationship with all of you, and hope that we can do everything we can to make Wikipedia popular in India, and get more people to contribute to the Indian-language Wikipedias. Achitnis 13:56, 1 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you. We shall surely do it, and take the desire of Jimmy Wales to its logical conclusion by increasing the awareness about wikipedia in Indian languages. --Bhadani 14:08, 1 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Bangalore meet[edit]

Reference

Thanks for the nice words. Hats off to the interest shown by you and others who travelled all the distance to just attend the meet. This is something that adds color to such meet ups. I'd been a little busy over the weekend and couldn't put time aside for the mails as much as I'd wished to. Cheers, --H P Nadig * ^{\Talk \Contributions} 15:21, 1 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Yes sir, it was very nice to meet you all. And it's really nice to meet the people in reality after all the interactions online!--Dwaipayan (talk) 18:07, 1 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Photos[edit]

Reference: An evening with Jimmy Whales during his meet with Indian Wikipedians on 29.09.06 – photographs
- There's a set posted here by Ramu. --H P Nadig * ^{\Talk \Contributions} 15:57, 1 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I have made some updates to the Bangalore meetup article. I have added blog post and snaps section. - Ganeshk (talk) 16:41, 1 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Bhadaniji, Need your help naming people on the meetup page. Thanks, Ganeshk (talk) 02:01, 2 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]
I would love to do, but? --Bhadani 02:42, 2 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

No problem Bhadaniji. I understand. - Ganeshk (talk) 02:50, 2 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

If you do not want to named on that page, please feel free to remove it. Sorry for not asking you and others before posting. - Ganeshk (talk) 03:01, 2 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Ramazan[edit]

Thanks for your greetings. It is always nice to hear from you. Siddiqui 02:51, 2 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Re:[edit]

Bhadaniji, Thanks for your Ramadan greetings. I do miss things back home ... I don't know if you've ever been to the Muslim areas of any Indian city during Iftar time ... especially the street vendors/food stalls etc. In Bangladesh, the scenes are awesome, and the food items the best tasting of any time. I am scheduled to visit home this winter ... but I still miss not being there right now.

I saw your photo in a blog post on the Bangalore meetup, and it was nice seeing you all. I don't know if Jimbo will ever visit Bangladesh, but I hope I'll meet him sometime in the US. I also hope that the Bangla wikipedia will match the big ones soon. I don't have enough time for wikipedia these days because of my advanced PhD work, and for my focus on Bengali wikipedia development, but I try to edit here and there daily.

Wish you all the best. Don't know whether you celebrate Durga puja or not, but in any case, best wishes for the coming puja. --Ragib 07:59, 2 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

My response

Thanks for your greetings - wish you and your family a happy Diwali and New Year. What did you discuss with Jimbo? What's the cue for the rest of us? Rama's arrow 16:27, 2 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Jimmy at Bangalore --Bhadani 17:24, 2 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Good stuff[edit]

Your work on the Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend, and the use of it to describe various hindu mythological creatures is very well done. You've covered many mythological creatures, and have gone to good lengths providing refernces to them. This may not have been possible if not for your contributions (so it seems judging from their history sections).

Like I said before, Good Stuff. Freedom skies 11:11, 2 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. --Bhadani 13:59, 2 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Re: An evening with Jimbo[edit]

Thanks for the note! In the future, you can place suggestions on the tip-line. Thanks! Flcelloguy (A note?) 18:34, 2 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

unlock Kaveri River?[edit]

Hi Bhadani. The article Kaveri River was locked by User:Blnguyen on 25 September. He has since gone on wikibreak. Could you look into the possibility of unlocking that article? thanks. If you are concerned of the possibility that an edit war might ensue, I offer the suggestion that you could unlock the article, see what happens, and if an edit war ensues, you could lock it again. I don't know what the rules are for admins in this case, and perhaps that is not an option for you. Sincerely, --BostonMA 23:14, 2 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

OK. --Bhadani 22:37, 3 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. --BostonMA 22:39, 3 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks![edit]

Thanks for your wishes, and a very happy Dussehra to you too! --May the Force be with you! Shr e shth91 ($ |-| ŗ 3 $ |-| ţ |-|) 03:13, 3 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Report[edit]

Thanks for the report, Bhadaniji. I'll see if I can add anything to it. Will also try to get it mentioned in the signpost. -- Sundar ^{\talk \contribs} 08:36, 3 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

We shall meet again. BTW, it has come up in the signpost: Jimbo meets with Wikipedians in India. I had made a request to Flcelloguy. I also thank you and through you to all others at Bangalore for organizing the Meet. My thanks are also to other friends who made a point to attend the Meet. Regards. (copied from his talk page) --Bhadani 13:01, 3 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Pst...Bhadani is distinguished and handsome looking. :) Sarah Ewart (Talk) 15:50, 3 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you. --Bhadani 21:38, 3 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Bhadaniji![edit]

It was great meeting you in person; I could not write a report as I was travelling and fell sick later. I'm fine now. The report as well as the write-up on signpost look great. Thanks a ton, --Gurubrahma 10:25, 3 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Yes my dear Gurubrahmajee, it was nice. However, I had to come back in a hurry, and so we shall again meet to talk a lot. (copied from his page) --Bhadani 12:57, 3 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Re: The Meet[edit]

Yes, I was hoping to make it, but couldnt. Great to know that it turned out well. Thanks for the photos and the report. :) -- thund e rboltz ^(Deepu) 11:51, 3 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

My reply. copied from his talk page: Yes, Deepu. We shall make it some other time. Let us try to have a get-together of wikipedians at different locations of India every quarter. To begin with, we may have a meeting in Chennai or again in Bangalore after few months. --Bhadani 12:51, 3 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Sure, we will. If Deepu and guys host us in Kerala, I'd love to participate in a meeting in Kerala as well. ;) Btw, saw the Signpost entry, nice to see. -- Sundar ^{\talk \contribs} 13:39, 3 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Yes. --Bhadani 13:44, 3 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

A reference[edit]

Just for my future reference: [1]. --Bhadani 14:37, 3 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

My Wiki-birthday[edit]

Why, I had almost forgotten! Thanks for the friendly note… and reminder! --Fbv65e del / ☑t / ☛c || 00:24, 4 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Good morning![edit]

Hey Bhadani, what time is it in India? It's 10:30 am here in Melbourne. I really liked those pictures from the meetup. It was nice to see pictures of everyone, but you know what really stood out to me? There were no women! It looked like a guys day out! Are there any Indian women who edit? Sarah Ewart (Talk) 00:33, 4 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

It is 6 AM. --Bhadani 00:47, 4 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Request for help[edit]

Sarvagnya and dab are in some conspiracy to get me blocked. Sarvagnya gave me a bogus warning here for removing a cat from Nathuram Godse. Now he's trying to get dab to block me [2]. Even though dab cannot block me (to do so would be gaining an edge in a content dispute and also would violate Blocking_policy#Controversial_blocks ). I can't believe Sarvagnya cant get over his Marathi-Kannada grudges (which I am not a part of) and our clash on Vande Mataram. Bakaman _Bakatalk 01:44, 4 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I would suggest you to continue your work following all the policies. No one shall harm you. --Bhadani 09:58, 4 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Adding a link[edit]

Bhadani, can you let me know the procedure for an external link to be added if the site that the link points to is associated with the person making the addition? Thanks in advance. - Sai 12:05, 4 October 2006 (IST)

Please see: external links, which contain guidelines, and state that "A website that you own or maintain, even if the guidelines above imply that it should be linked to. This is because of neutrality and point-of-view concerns; neutrality is an important objective at Wikipedia, and a difficult one. If it is relevant and informative, mention it on the talk page and let other — neutral — Wikipedia editors decide whether to add the link." In view of this, if you want to link the site, please specify on the talk page of the article. Other editors, if found "ok", whould surely link them. --Bhadani 12:07, 4 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Indian Administrator's Noticboard[edit]

Hi Bhadani, is there an Indian Administrator's Noticeboard? --BostonMA 11:39, 4 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, but not active. --Bhadani 11:42, 4 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, it may not be active, but perhaps a number of admins have it on their watch list. --BostonMA 11:45, 4 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

BostonMA, I created it yesterday (Oct 4). :) I have listed it for deletion for getting community consensus. - Ganeshk (talk) 00:21, 5 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Watching[edit]

Watching my user page's vandalism with interest. --Bhadani 17:35, 4 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

You're Welcome[edit]

I aim to please. :"D Roy Boy ⁸⁰⁰ 17:49, 4 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Message From Your Fan[edit]

Hi Bhadaniji, I am your big fan. And I have created my userpage just for you. Please, take a look at my userpage. I dedicate it to you. I want to become your best fiend. Can I be ? Please take a look at my userpage - User:Biggani. Please. I am waiting for your reply. Biggani 18:12, 4 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Bhadani, above user page contained a picture of a monkey with the label "Bhadani". It has been deleted. No need to respond to this user, unless you want to. --BostonMA 22:57, 4 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

User:Biggani should have a great sense of understanding people! --Bhadani 03:58, 5 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Hi[edit]

Hi Badani, can you tell me how can I edit articles related to history of India ? And where can I find a list of such articles ? - High Figh 05:44, 5 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

You may access these from Category:History of India and gradually you will find to navigate around. I also welcome you. In case of any difficulty, please message me. However, please remember that it is an encyclopedia, and it is always better to give facts instead of simple opinions. All the best. --Bhadani 05:47, 5 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Some persons are crazy! - [3]. --Bhadani 05:51, 5 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Birthday machine![edit]

You're just a machine for these birthdays, aren't you? For that...

File:Esperanza.Party.gif

Esperanza congratulates you!

-- Ci e lomobile ^minor7♭5 06:23, 5 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I thank you for your kind words. I just want to spread a little light of sunshine around. Regards. --Bhadani 06:29, 5 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Sango123[edit]

Yes, she is a 15 year old female. Check her userpage. It surprises a lot of people initially. Most people are surprised that a 15 year old can be so calm and intelligent. Blnguyen | BLabberiNg 08:24, 5 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

No no, I meant I always thought that Sango was a male. Now I know Sango is a female. So you are back in action! --Bhadani 08:26, 5 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

A little more. --Bhadani 09:03, 5 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Taiwan Pictures[edit]

Yo - there is a possibility that I could get you a lot of pictures of Taiwan (that I would take and license blahblahblah). If I got them to you by e-mail or something else would you put them up on wiki? Aelfthrytha 16:41, 5 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks[edit]

Thanks for the congratulations and good wishes Bhadaniji. I hope that the meeting with Jimmy Wales was productive and enjoyable. Best regards -- Samir धर्म 02:11, 6 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Trying to decipher your message[edit]

Saw you at Raul's law shop and dropped to say a hello after visiting the brothel

The former as in Raul654/Raul's laws. And the latter an article referred to in Andjam/Sandbox. My main concern with the article was all the euphemisms it had, which I subsequently removed.

I think I did not break any law of good conduct.

What did you mean by this bit? Another reference to Raul's laws? Thanks, Andjam 13:45, 6 October 2006 (UTC) What did you mean by this bit? Another reference to Raul's laws? Thanks, Andjam 13:45, 6 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Hahaha. Actually, you are right. I was referring to the pages you have indicated. And, after after visiting the brothel means an edit which I did: [4]. I think that I have explained my conduct. --Bhadani 14:24, 6 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks[edit]

Thanks for the birthday Wish. Æon ^{Insanity Now!}_EA! 14:18, 6 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Jhumri Tilaiya[edit]

Hi! I just expanded the Jhumri Tilaiya article started by you. Please have a look at it and give your suggestions. utcursch | talk 16:05, 6 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar. --Bhadani 16:33, 7 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

And, also. --Bhadani 16:34, 7 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Local sources?[edit]

Hey, my friend. How goes?

I was wondering if you could possibly help me with finding some sources for an article I happened across. I've been unable to find any relevant material on P. V. Kurian via Google - any, that is, aside from Wikipedia mirror sites. Do you think you might be able to, for instance, find out what his full name was? It might be easier to search for him using that instead of merely his initials.

Please relay my best wishes to your lovely wife. DS 02:24, 7 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Yes. --Bhadani 11:25, 7 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Great to meet you[edit]

Hi,

It was a surely a great chance to meet you all with Jimmy Wales. I really enjoyed the evening.

Thanks --Pravs 13:25, 7 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Starting A WikiProject[edit]

Hi Bhadani, I saw the pics from your meet with Jimbo Wales. It's great to know that Indians are so active in contributing to Wikipedia that Jimbo himself had to take notice. And of course, you are leading the way. I trully appreciate the things you've done and I wish my best for your future work in improving Wikipedia. In the quest for improving articles in Wikipedia, I am thinking of starting a new WikiProject on Maharashtra for Maharashtra and Marathi-related articles. I know a few editors who are contributing a lot to Marathi-related articles as well as some who wish to. So I thought, it would be great if their resources are focused through a project. I also know of a few editors who are perhaps wasting a few of their resources in getting in brawls with other linguistic users, so it could be good for them as well, if they get a proper direction through a project.

And an admin BInguyen has already created a Portal for Maharashtra, Portal:Maharashtra. So, it would be really good if we have a project like Wikipedia:WikiProject West Bengal.Of course, having experience of creating a WikiProject helps aswell. Yeah, I have already created one WikiProject, Wikipedia:WikiProject Metal, which is now really bustling with participants and a lot of good things have been done because of that. I have already started working on the layout of the project, but it would be great if you provide your views on this. Thanks. --N R S | ^T/_M\^B 14:54, 7 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I thank you for your message. I have seen Portal:Maharashtra, as also Wikipedia:WikiProject West Bengal. A new WikiProject on Maharashtra on the line of Wikipedia:WikiProject West Bengal is a great idea. If Portal:Maharashtra is converted into Wikipedia:WikiProject Maharashtra than that would avoid duplication, perhaps. Please seek the opinion of BInguyen, he is a great wikipedian. I shall surely try to contribute as far as possible. It was nice to learn about the Project Metal. I wish you all the best! --Bhadani 16:06, 7 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

And, also. --Bhadani 03:27, 8 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Bhadaniji, Newrockstar, I created the Maharashtra project for you. Please feel to join. To tag talk pages with the project, add {{WP India|maharashtra=yes}}. Please let me know if you have any questions. Regards, Ganeshk (talk) 03:15, 9 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Bhadaniji, GaneshK has started the project. Thanks for your valuable advice. We'll get down to work now. --N R S | ^T/_M\^B 03:47, 9 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Ok - Fine. --Bhadani 14:54, 9 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks![edit]

That Barnstar was most unexpected and therefore, most appreciated. Thanks! utcursch | talk 05:09, 8 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

User talk:208.187.86.38[edit]

Was wondering if you had any thoughts or comment on the unblock request at User talk:208.187.86.38? Luna Santin 22:23, 8 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Fine, unblocked that IP. --Bhadani 02:39, 9 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

For my reference[edit]

For my reference. --Bhadani 16:30, 9 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Peace of mind[edit]

Hi Bhadani, I notice that your recent edits seem to indicate some distress. I wish for your peace of mind. --BostonMA ^talk 16:46, 9 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I thank you. It is not distress. It is sadness that despite a lot of collective efforts, we are unable to deliver the results. Anyway, man proposes and God disposes! --Bhadani 16:51, 9 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, I am sometimes saddened. How is Navaratri in Chennai? --BostonMA ^talk 16:56, 9 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I am sorry you are sad. I know nothing of why you are sad, but I hope you will find cause to be happy soon. Johntex\^talk 02:20, 10 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for your care! --Bhadani 03:00, 10 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Oh yes, sometimes the discussions can be quite pointless. I often comment on some fairly controversial issues and sometimes I help with vandals and etc - it can be frustrating. Sometimes, when I am frustrated by controversy and politics, I try to find a very quiet corner of the encyclopedia. Writing a stub is a good way to do this. In fact, just today I made Mount Anderson (Antarctica). It is a very quiet little space to work because no one knows it is there! You are welcome to come join me on my "mountaintop" if you need a little break. Whatever you do, I hope you hang in there and that you feel happier soon. Please let me know if I can help in any way. Best, Johntex\^talk 03:33, 10 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Taiwan Pics #2[edit]

Hey - my e-mail address for this purpose (due to desire to evade spam) is superemma85 at yahoo dot com. Drop me one from your address and I will send you at least a few pictures. Aelfthrytha 17:15, 11 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Hi. I am sending you a mail from one of my two usual e-mail IDs. I request you to please send me the pictures with short descriptions indicating the pages where that should be suitable. I also request you to please give me a right to upload the pictures in wikipedia, if you so wish. I think that the pictures shall be free from any copyright issues. Thanks for your interest. Please remain in touch. --Bhadani 17:36, 11 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you[edit]

Thank you for wishing me a happy birthday. It really made my day you are a very nice person. --Sea dog .M.S 21:24, 11 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Jimbo in India on your blog[edit]

I think you should upload those pics as GDFL on Wikipedia or at least one maybe as it would look good on Jimbo's userpage. Anomo 21:28, 11 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for your kind words. --Bhadani 02:53, 12 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the birthday wish[edit]

Thank you very much for your thoughts on my birthday. I love seeing how Wikipedia is truly a caring community that continues to grow. Thank you for being one of the ones on the front lines. > Iridescence < ^( talk )_{( contrib )} 06:08, 12 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I would also like to thank you for your kind birthday message you gave me; along with the Esperanza barnstar; it made me soo happy; and its people like you that make the world (and Wikipedia!) a better place. Once again, Thank you. - Jam 01 06:38, 13 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Count me as three - I smiled when I saw mine =) ♠PMC♠ 08:23, 13 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Happy Diwali[edit]

Happy Diwali. Siddiqui 12:27, 13 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Happy Diwali Bhadani[edit]

Hi, I see you are taking a Wikibreak for Diwali. Have a good one. If you have any time, and are so inclined, I have left a request for advice on Gurubrahma's page, and would appreciate advice from others as well. I'm not running for Admin like Rama's Arrow, so I don't deserve the attention of everyone, but I would definitely appreciate feedback from others. Sincerely, --BostonMA ^talk 03:47, 14 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you, Bhadani. I've acepted it. Deepavali greetings from me too.--thunderboltz ^(Deepu) 06:03, 14 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Belated Halo Birthday Thanks[edit]

Hi Bhadani, thanks for your birthday wishes. Sorry for the late reply, unexpected wikibreak.

Anyway, thanks very, very much for the wishes. Yours, Th ε Halo ^Θ 12:12, 14 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Wish you and your family a very Happy Diwali. Sorry for not replying to your Christmas Message, I was inactive for a long while :) --Bobby Awasthi 14:30, 15 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I also wish you and all other a very happy and prosperous Diwali. --Bhadani 14:48, 17 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Photo requests for Switzerland[edit]

You may want to use Catscan in the German language wikipedia to find photos. -- User:Docu

Thanks. --Bhadani 02:57, 16 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you![edit]

Thank you for your wishes on my birthday, Bhadaniji! I really appreciate it :) --May the Force be with you! Shr e shth91 06:48, 16 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Mahindra World City[edit]

Hello Bhadaniji. Hope all is well. Can you take a look at Mahindra World City? The place does not seem to be very notable to me. I wanted to mark it for deletion, but wanted your suggestions first. Is it a notable place in chennai? Because as of now, it reads somewhat like an advertisement. Regards, Aksi_great (talk) 13:19, 16 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Hello. Great meeting the Aksi Great after a long gap. Let me see as the page is around for a long time - though that may not make it notable. Still let me think over. --Bhadani 18:52, 16 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

B-day[edit]

Thanks for the birthday wish, fellow Indian admin. =) Nishkid64 19:53, 16 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Saare Jahan Se Achcha[edit]

The page has been hijacked by the Kannada-Maratha debate. Sarvagnya is trolling on the page and going against a consensus made by both Hindu and Urdu speakers, and with his cabal of Kannada users keeps unilaterally deleting the Devanagari. Ragib protected it, but the debate is nothing more than Kannada-Marathi sniping and Sarvagnya's trolling. Its sad how a useless regionalistic debate can invade pristine Wikipedia pages.Bakaman _Bakatalk 23:52, 17 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks and Happy Diwali[edit]

Have a happy and prosperous Diwali. Thanks for guiding me. Please keep on guiding me as I am new to Wikipedia.

Praveen Dalal 06:24, 19 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Happy Deepawali[edit]

Image:DiwaliSwastika.jpg (IndianCow)

Fair use image removed by User:Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington.

Happy Diwali[edit]

Wishing you a very happy diwali.

Thank you for the links. Hope to get active again. Jisha C J 18:51, 19 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you![edit]

Hello Bhadaniji! Thank you for your comments and wishes related to my recently concluded RfA. I hope I live up to the confidence you have shown. I'm still exploring the new tools, so feel free to point out of any mistakes on my part. Thanks again! Happy Diwali to you and your loved ones!--thunderboltz ^(Deepu)

Happy Diwali[edit]

File:Diwalipuja.jpg

Happy Diwali!!!
Known as the "Festival of Lights" in India, Diwali symbolises the victory of good over evil. It represents celebration of hope and life, and is an occasion to strengthen relationships. This year, it is celebrated on May 17, 2024. I take this as an occasion to wish you the best in the days to come. May this Diwali invigorate you, bringing you more happiness and content. Happy Diwali!!!

-- Ch e z ^{(Discuss / Email)} • 10:02, 21 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Invitation for WikiProject Maharashtra[edit]

Hi Bhadaniji,

A new project has been created, to exclusively deal with Maharashtra and Marathi-related articles. You are invited to join the WikiProject Maharashtra. The project aims to develop Marathi and Maharashtra-related articles to Featured Article-status. You can join the WikiProject by adding your username here. However, don't forget to visit the project page. This is of course, a sister project of Portal:Maharashtra. Come, join us in developing Wikipedia. Thanks,

--N R S | ^T/_M\^B 10:17, 21 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

And a Very Happy Diwali to you as well !!

--N R S | ^T/_M\^B 10:17, 21 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Happy Diwali![edit]

Hello Bhadani,
I wish you a very happy Diwali! May you enjoy yourself on this day commemorating good over evil. Cheers! --May the Force be with you! Shr e shth91 12:29, 21 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Another Diwali greeting![edit]

Happy Diwali from BostonMA ^talk 12:41, 21 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Happy Diwali (or Deepavali as we call it here in Singapore)! Hope you enjoy your weekend, and let the good overcome the evil for you. --Ter e nce Ong _{(T | C)} 13:38, 21 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you very much for the Diwali greetings. I hope you have a good one too. :)--§hanel 15:52, 21 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you ever so much for greetings! Happy Diwali from Kollfan

Wishing you a shubh Diwali, and a great time ahead on wikipedia! deeptrivia (talk) 17:25, 21 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the greeting. I wish you and your family a happy Diwali as well! Nishkid64 17:35, 21 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Happy diwali, Bhadani Thanks for the wishes.

Raj2004 17:41, 21 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for the greeting. Happy Diwali to you, and to all the brethren in the motherland.Bakaman _Bakatalk 18:36, 21 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the greeting Bhadaniji! I, in return, wish you a very happy Diwali --h y dka t 22:02, 21 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Diwali's greetings and a very Happy New Year to you and your family! Jai Sri Rama! Rama's arrow 22:08, 21 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Another belated thank you. May good triumph over evil inside and outside Wikipedia. Gizza^Chat ^© 04:17, 22 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Belated happy Diwali and best wishes to you and your family also Bhadaniji -- Samir धर्म 22:47, 22 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Greetings[edit]

Thanks for your greetings and wish you the same though I never celebrate any festival. Your greeting actually was your third message for me. I failed to understand the meaning of the first two and even now fail to understand the meaning of your comments here [[5]]. Please don't bother about my presence here. I am not interested in a WP career and my only interest was to attempt a bit of cleaning of much muck (in Kerala related content) heaped here. Administrative abuse, cronyism that condones abuse, supine support for abuse etc. have made me doubt the wisdom of continuing here. Kundan After Sundown 17:42, 21 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Do not feel nervous. Wikipedia is a fun-way to build the project. --Bhadani 18:12, 21 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Another One...[edit]

Well, it's still Diwali here, but I suppose I should say a happy belated Diwali to you.

-- tariqabjotu 22:54, 21 October 2006 (UTC) [reply]

Thank you very much for your extremely kind words and greetings. I have not known about Diwali, but I am happy to learn about it. I see that today is the third and most important day - I am happy that I still have 2 days left to celebrate! May good always triumph over evil in your life. Johntex\^talk 23:35, 21 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Happy Diwali from me too[edit]

I couldn't wish anyone yesterday as I was busy celebrating, but happy Diwali! Nobleeagle ^[TALK] [C] 01:28, 22 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Happy Diwali![edit]

Dear Bhadani, Happy Diwali to you as well! Mahawiki 04:29, 22 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Wish you a very happy Diwali! utcursch | talk 07:52, 22 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Happy Diwali[edit]

Wishing you and your family a very happy and prosperous Diwali. May this festivel of lights fill your life with happiness --Pravs 12:19, 22 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

RE: Happy First Edit Day![edit]

Thank you so much for your kind comments - I've been here an entire year now and people like you are what makes me keep coming back again! And happy Diwali! SergeantBolt (t,c) 11:18, 22 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Happy Diwali.

Siddiqui 11:56, 22 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Diwali?[edit]

Hi Bhadani,

Diwali greetings to you too. Of course everyone knows about Diwali, so I am not sure if you meant the article. Even if that is the case, I have edited that article in the past. I was offline for the last one day owing to a server outage in my hostel. Keep in touch. — Ambuj Saxena (talk) 13:41, 22 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I am late. Still, happy Diwali!--Dwaipayan (talk) 18:36, 22 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thankyou, Bhadani. I wish you and your family a happy and safe Diwali. Sarah Ewart (Talk) 01:51, 23 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thankyou Bhadani. A happy Diwali to you and your family. Blnguyen | BLabberiNg 02:02, 23 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you. And wish you a very happy Diwali too! - Cribananda 07:04, 23 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

re:Birthday[edit]

Thanks Bhadani! Would you believe me if I told you I forgot about my birthday because I was too busy editing :) semper fi — Moe 00:09, 24 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I Know. --Bhadani 04:14, 24 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks[edit]

Hi Bhadaniji. Thanks for the congratulatory message and also for vandalising "one more user page". I hope I am able to live up to your expectations. - Aksi_great (talk) 05:21, 24 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Greetings[edit]

Hello Bhadaniji, thank you so much for the Diwali greetings. I am late in wishing you back but just in time to wish you Eid Mubarak!! -- Lost^(talk) 13:28, 24 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

thanks![edit]

When I started my second editor review, I had no idea how greatly helpful it would be to me. Here are people from across the world who I've never met or laid eyes upon, taking their personal time to think about me and offer me valuable criticism and advice. And the stuff I've learnt is more helpful in real life than just on Wikipedia. This is an experiment I will never forget. I thank you most sincerely for your kindness, for helping me be a better person. I am very much in your debt. Rama's arrow 15:44, 25 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

My response: A Barnstar. --Bhadani 21:13, 25 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

You are too kind sir. I had just exclaimed to Sundar this morning that I did not deserve so many barnstars, and you come along and give me "Lots of Barnstars!" Your kindness and support are much appreciated. I wish I could have come to Bangalore and met you, Sundar, Gurubrahma and the others. Perhaps the first Wikimania in India will permit us all to meet. Thanks again, Rama's arrow 21:18, 25 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

You deserve more than barnstars! --Bhadani 21:23, 25 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

A belated thank you[edit]

Diwali thanks go to you as well -- I appreciated reading your message. I hope your celebrations went well. I hope your Wikipedia editing is (somewhat) more enjoyable nowadays. :-) Saravask 19:21, 25 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Yes. --Bhadani 21:03, 25 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

RfA thanks[edit]

Please accept my thanks for your support in my successful RfA, which I was gratified to learn passed without opposition on October 25, 2006. I am looking forward to serving as an administrator and hope that I prove worthy of your trust. With my best wishes, --MCB 17:10, 26 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks[edit]

Thank you for wishing me a happy birthday. :-) Best regards.--Hús önd 17:32, 26 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Birthday[edit]

Looks like you're good at those birthday greetings. Thanks... although since I'm in America my birthday is technically still tomorrow.. in America! ;) Danny Lilithborne 00:27, 27 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Your words of wisdom[edit]

I have added your first law of wikipedia to Wikipedia:Motto of the day/October 27, 2006. I hope you don't mind, I thought it was quite profound. You can remove it if you dislike being quoted. The ikiroid (talk·desk·Advise me) 02:13, 27 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you. --Bhadani 02:28, 27 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Your welcome, and thank you for the kind words. I don't believe we've run into each other before—I found your quote on Raul's laws of wikipedia. If you have any other enlightening/clever/deep quotes, feel free to add them here. Cheers, The ikiroid (talk·desk·Advise me) 02:33, 27 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

OMG! Bhadaniji... your words have appeared on today's motto. — Nearly Headless Nick ^{L} 16:27, 27 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

My Birthday[edit]

Thanks for the birthday wishes! Have a wonderful time in Wikiland! ---- Bearly541 talk 05:58, 27 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Diwali and Eid[edit]

Thanks for Eid wishes. Siddiqui 16:28, 27 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Discussion on caste[edit]

Your input would be aoppreciated on whether lists or cats should be used for caste lists on the Indian Noticeboard. Bakaman _Bakatalk 01:26, 28 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I will try to give my inputs. Thanks for informing me. --Bhadani 10:48, 28 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Unrelated topic but w/e[edit]

My userpage on hindi wiki has been vandalized by an impersonator. Are there any en-wiki users that can indef-block the vandal?? Bakaman _Bakatalk 02:33, 28 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

It is really sad. I would suggest you to please take up the matter with admins of Hindi wikipedia. --Bhadani 10:47, 28 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Proposing a change at WikiProject India[edit]

Hi,

I'm proposing a major change related to WikiProject India. I'm trying to build a consensus. Your suggestions/views/ideas are very much valued. Please talk about it here. Cheers. -- Ch e z ^{(Discuss / Email)} • 06:07, 28 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the information. If possible I shall surely give my inputs. --Bhadani 10:46, 28 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks![edit]

Thank you for the wishes, Bhadaniji! I hardly realised a year had passed. But as Robert Frost reminds me through your user page, I have miles and miles to go before I sleep. Cheers!--thunderboltz ^(Deepu) 14:41, 28 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the reply[edit]

I dont know who the Hindi admins/bureaucrats are. Could you tell me which en users are admins there?Bakaman _Bakatalk 15:53, 28 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Let me search a little more to know about Hindi Wikipedia. --Bhadani 21:06, 28 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Karma in Hinduism[edit]

Bhadani, People keep on insisting that Hinduism's view of karma is not different from Buddhism. I say a central role for Hindus is believing that God has a role in karma. Please contribute here at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Priyanath#God_as_Divine_Accountant

Thanks for your help!

Raj2004 19:58, 28 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Let me see. I do not have much idea but I will try to understand the issue. Thanks. --Bhadani 21:07, 28 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, Bhadani

Raj2004 21:52, 28 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

your recent post regarding the wikitravel link[edit]

Reference

Well here is the justification..For example I went to the Grand Canyon page on wikipedia which is probably the best example of a tourist destination..and in the external links section they have a wikitravel link. That would be very natural because once a visitor has learned more about Grand Canyon at wikipedia he would probably like to get travel related details that he can find at wikitravel. Hence the link and hence the importance. And then if you do the same for the Taj Mahal you would essentially do it for every tourist destination in India. How would you decide to keep it limited? And how does that mean to be promotional in any way? You have not given any justification for that. I dont think wikitravel is promotional, or linking to it being promotional in any way.

Also, Indore at wikitravel is an empty page and so is Taj Mahal at wikitravel. But I still linked it. I presume that would mean that those pages at wikitravel will have to be written at some point in time too, even though they are empty right now. Let me know if I'm wrong. The reason why I started out doing this is becuase it was my first time editing at wikipedia and I thought it would be the easy things to do before going on to do something harder. Its like getting yourself familiar and getting your feet wet. I thought that in the process I would also get familiar with what all the pages look like right now. And please dont think that I would be playing wicked games here, because its my valuable time here before anything else. In any case, I guess you are the admin here and in all seriousness you can decide on what I have written above and let me know if it still needs to be discontinued and that it is not important. Thats not a problem. Let me know what I can do otherwise to be more useful. If need be those links can be removed. Thanks. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Anchitk (talk • contribs) of 29.10.06

Well done! --Bhadani 03:52, 29 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

For being nice to everyone around you...[edit]

		The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
		For always being nice to your fellow Wikipedians and going that extra mile to be nice (whether it be a simple birthday message or giving out an award or barnstar), I proudly award you this barnstar. Keep up the great work & best wishes, Jam 01 10:11, 29 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you. --Bhadani 10:47, 29 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

For reference[edit]

Rememebr we were a subjugated nation for 1000 years!. --Bhadani 15:42, 29 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Re: Happy Adminship Anniversary![edit]

Thank you for your note! :-) Kirill Lokshin 17:14, 29 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you[edit]

Hi Bhadani, thank your for the barnstar. You write:

"Many do not like Indians to maintain India related pages"

It is possible that I have blinders on. I see many India related articles editted by Indians and mostly I do not see remarks suggesting that Indian editors should not be maintaining these articles. I do see that occasionally, but have thought of it as isolated editors, rather than it being widespread or an instiutional problem. Please tell me more.

this?

I had to investigate to learn what the BS on the barn star stood for, i.e. "Back Scratch". The barnstar page says it represents an "I'll scratch your back if you scratch mine" ethos, causing me to do some soul searching. I sometimes like to think of my actions as being motivated by my duty, rather than by the fruits that I might reap. But your gift has helped me to remember that we are never as noble as our pride would like us to believe. Reminders of the truth are always a gift, even if they are not universally sought after. A sweet gift, such as you have given me should not be the cause of any embarrassment. Your brother, --BostonMA ^talk 18:36, 29 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

My response --Bhadani 12:38, 1 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Bhadani. Do not fear that you have offended me, you have not. It is I who should apologize for misunderstanding the meaning of the slogan and causing you to worry. There is a Thanksgiving holiday in the US. It happens less these days, but from time to time I have been invited to dine with friends and feast upon a bird. Although I decline this gift because of my diet, I must still recognize the gift as a gift, made sincerely, and perhaps even with love. I know your gift is genuine, and I tried to accept it as I understood it, and I am sorry that I misunderstood. (misunderstanading based on summary here) Now I owe you a barnstar, and I shall choose one presently. --BostonMA ^talk 14:07, 1 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Hi ..[edit]

Hi Bhadani , Thanks for scribbling my talk page . anavadiya

Namaste[edit]

Are Bhadani sasurva, namaste ! Bhagalpur humra gaao hai. Tum expand kaahe naahi karat ? Hum Wikipedia par shaamko aavat hai. ;)) Hi there, I am new here. I intend to work on Bihar-related articles. Bhagalpur is my native place. Thank you.I AM CRAZY^{KATRINA....MY MUSE} 12:10, 30 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Bhadani[edit]

Hi Bhadani, Have you seen the "Glossary of terms in Hinduism" ? I have compiled large number of entries from Indian epics. You may like to see and comment. I found that "List of famous Jats" is listed for deletion. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/List_of_famous_JatsYou You may like to vote to keep it. Thanks. burdak 15:19, 30 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Is There Any Project on Islam ?[edit]

Hi Bhadani, remember me ? We had some correspondence on Holi in March. How are you ? I was inactive on Wikipedia for a long time. I intend to be active now and contribute as much as I can. I just joined this project on Maharashtra called Wikipedia:WikiProject Maharashtra, as some user New Rock Star had invited me. I will work in that project. But I also want to other projects if they are available. Especially is there any project on Islam or related ? And is there any project on cricket or football or movies ? Can you please provide me the links if projects on these topics exist.

Mohammed Malvankar 15:22, 30 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Yes sure: [6]. --Bhadani 13:43, 2 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]

This too: [7]. --Bhadani 13:47, 2 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks ![edit]

Thanks for the Diwali wishes, a little belated but anyways Diwali and Eid Mubaraq !! IA (talk) 15:31, 30 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

DBACHMANN[edit]

lol. Is this the Lage Raho Munna Bhai influence or the Gandhi influence. :) Nobleeagle ^[TALK] [C] 04:06, 6 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]