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Expertise
I am from Kerala State in India, and I can answer most questions regarding the Culture of Kerala and Malaylam language and literature. I can also answer questions about Hindi literature and a pan-Indian culture to some extent
Experience in the area
I have studied Hindi formally for 7 years and now, in Hyderabad where I work , teaching English, I have had to communicate in Hindi outside of the university. Malayalam is my mother tongue, and though I have studied it formally only for 10 years, I am very fluent in it and speak and read it as well as I do English. I have done a number of translations from Hini and Malayalam to English and vice versa.
Education/Credentials
Ph.D in English First Rank in BA for Hindi as second language. Have had Articles, stories, poems etc written and published in all three languages andwon the University Talent Festival crown for two years by getting the first prie in extempore speech ontest, again all three langes.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard | 06/13/09 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 10 | Thanks, Sindh for the good work. I ..... |
| Cat | 06/09/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you :) |
| Ali | 03/28/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Many thanks, I appreciate your help. |
| Cameron | 02/21/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Sindhu Menon
2009-02-20 I want any endangered language:
I can't obviously do your assignment for you- but I am forwarding a number of web links which deal with culture specific issues in the context of endangered languages. Hope you will find them useful- but
2009-02-13 translation:
Hi! Sorry, but I am going to have to ask for some clarifications before answering your question. By "translating" do you mean you want to know what your name means in Sanskrit/Hindi or do you want the
2008-12-01 NOT NICE:
I am giving you the web links to two essays on your query which seemed very clear and interesting to me. I think you will find them useful. If you would still like explanations after reading them just
2007-12-09 meaning of a phrase:
Credentials are usually documents which certify or act as evidence or testimonials concerning one's right to credit, confidence, or authority.Until his credentials have been presented and found in proper
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