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I furnished a list of items to a newly wed couple (South Indian) who are setting up their home in B'lore. This list is indicative & should serve as a ready reckoner just so that they wont have to scratch their head thinking what is needed. Additions/deletions will be there 1/n

 Sofa Set - 2+1+1 - Go for Wooden one with Cushion. They last longer and the cushion can be changed later. The rexine stuffed sofas look great but dont last more than 3 years. Most of the time they use very cheap wood inside, as they are covered. 2/n
A glass topped wooden teapoy that matches with the sofa set.

Cot - Instead of a Double Cot, suggest go for 2 Single Cots and join them together. This way one gets more space, and it is easy to clean under the Cots. 3/n
Go for matching orthopaedic mattresses. They support the back. Go for slightly harder ones

4 Pillows

At this stage guest cot is not required

2 Seater Dining Table with 2 Chairs should suffice and saves space

4 Plastic/ Deck Chairs that can be stacked 4/n
Refrigerator - Invest in at least a 270 litre - 300 litre as Fridge lasts long. Go for 2 door but ensure to buy one that has a smaller freezer. Frost Free with a higher Star Rating - 5 or above. Look for 7 years warranty for compressor. Buy a good brand 5/n
Mixie with Chutney jar and juice jar - Preethi Eco Chef is the best

Wet Grinder Table Top - 1.5 litres

An Electrical Orange Squeezer is a small but good investment

Microwave oven 20 Litres - Good for reheating

Gas Stove - 3 Burner. Dont buy cooking range. It is a waste 6/n
Vaccum Cleaner 1600 Watts

Pressure Cooker 5 litres - Though everyone likes Prestige, I am a great Hawkins fan, as it is considered to be more safe

Coconut scrapper/Carrot shredder
Tea Stainer

Coffee Filter or Percolator 7/n
Washing Machine - Take Top Loading, Fully Automatic - 6-7 kg. Bosch used to have a superb front loading one. If you can get it, take it

Aqua Guard Reverse Osmosis Water Purifier (this is essential) 8/n
AC/ Fan as the case may be. AC depending on Room - 1 ton required for a 100 Sq ft room is the thumb rule. Most rooms are 1500 Sq ft. So 1.5 Ton is ideal

Buy a noiseless ceiling fan. You can think of one Table or Pedestial Fan too

Water Heater - 20 Ltrs - good brand 9/n
Dont waste money on floor carpets. They are a source of infection

Go for Steel Wardrobes. Godrej will be very expensive. Try local makes. Ask for the gauge thickness. Take 24/22. 24 for doors and 22 for shelf. 6 Ft wardrobe x 2 nos is enough for now. 10/n
A big covered netted bucket to put soiled clothes
one big bucket to store water and 2 x 20 litre buckets

2 Tables and Office Chairs for official work especially as you might be on WFH

Wifi Router 11/n
Use LED Bulbs. They save on electricity bills

Door Mats/ Bathroom Mats

Bedsheets/Pillow Covers/ Towels

Hot Cases/Microwave oven specific utensils/ Kitchen Utensils/ Cup etc 12/n
The above is only indicative. Thought I shall share here in case it is of use to someone n/n
PS: Pointed out by the Couple and another follower something I missed

A 40 inch TV
Receiver

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A young woman went to her mother, told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. 1/n


She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as one problem was solved, a new one arose.

Her wise mother did not say anything but led her to the kitchen. She filled three pots with water and placed each on the stove. 2/n

And the pots were brought to boil. In the first pot she put a carrot, in the second she carefully dropped an egg, and in the last she put a spoon of ground coffee beans. She let them boil for a while, without saying a word. 3/n

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Turning to her daughter, she asked, ' Tell me what you see.'

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Samoothiris (Zamorin) ruled Calicut from 12th to 18th Century. One of the Samoothiris Chief Minister was the legendary Mangattachan

Once the Samoothiri got a severe pain on his right shoulder, so much so that he was not able to lift his arm. 2/n

He complained to Mangattachan, who asked him to ignore/live with it, without telling the reason.

Mangattachan was forced to be away from Calicut.

Samoothiris pain increased. Many a Vaidyan (Ayurvedic Doctor) from places near & far tried to cure him but in vain 3/n

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Part 2

Those who missed Part 1 here it is https://t.co/myV2RhzsxJ 1/n

The Toilet issue also brings to my mind memories of my childhood

We always had clean toilets.

But my grandparents lived in an Agraharam (Village) where there was only one toilet, which was in abysmal condition.

You wouldn't dare enter the toilet, because it was pathetic 2/n


I was asked by my father to go and stay with my grandparents for at least 2-3 days a month, and I would dread at the prospect of using that toilet.

Most of the time, I wouldn't and return home with severe constipation, or stomach cramps. 3/n

My grandfather never used the toilet and used to defecate in the open. This caused us considerable embarrassment whenever he visited us, and complaints would flood in from people in the neighbourhood. 4/n

I was a frequent traveler by train in my youth, and the number of people defecating in the open along Railway Tracks always made me angry.

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