Traditional with Modern Outlook
Phrase.
June 28, 2011, Word of the Day
Usually refers to a woman representing the ideal catch for the contemporary Indian male. Ahh the good fortune of finding Seethalakshmi (alias Lexi)! She speaks the vernacular, she toasts the coconut before putting it in the keerai kootu, touches periamma's feet at all family functions, and knows how to sport a 9-yard in the 40*C swelter of Chennai. But in the privacy of youthful company she knocks back the Old Monk Rum and Thumbs Up as she explains how Kegels enhance the female orgasm. Woof!
Kumar: I say, that Bhagyavati looks quite the paavum type, why is a US return like you trying to put kai there?
Suneel: Pressure machaan, what to do?. So truce with the folks, traditional with modern outlook!

Terms referencing this: Sleeveless, BTM, Sandra from Bandra, Behenji, Behenji turned mod, US return, bindi, Tution teacher, DJ party, Innocent divorcee, bhabhi, sober, Open-minded, Naughty Indian Uncle, konjum ippadi, konjum appadi, Suitable Boy/ Suitable Girl, Besharmi Morcha, Kall center, broad-minded, Modern with Traditional Outlook, mallipoo, good English, caste no bar, Mani Ben, matured, Jugni, ABCDEF, mod, Home science, home-ministry, beauty parlour, Career minded, adakkama, odukamma, veedoda vaashaloda, Accomodative, Broad Minded, disco time, Memsahib, do you have boyfriends?, bari ho ke bomb banegi, POMO chick, Money-minded, narrow minded, Karnadaga, POMO Man
Root: English  |  Region: South India  |  Added: 2011-06-29 by Studmuffin
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Traditional with Modern Outlook
Phrase.
Basically means the girl is traditional, maybe perhaps hairy at the wrong places but can speak understandable English and is employed in a middle-rung job in a multi-national with hardly any prospects of making it big.
(At a boy girl meet for marriage)Bride's Mother: O ji, our daughter is traditional with modern outlook ji. She does all the pooja-path and house chores. She's done her BA from Kamala Nehru collage and is now working as assistant librarian in Delhi Public Library/Reliance showroom.
Related terms: sati savitri, wheatish complexion
Terms referencing this: Sleeveless, BTM, Sandra from Bandra, Behenji, Behenji turned mod, US return, bindi, Tution teacher, DJ party, Innocent divorcee, bhabhi, sober, Open-minded, Naughty Indian Uncle, konjum ippadi, konjum appadi, Suitable Boy/ Suitable Girl, Besharmi Morcha, Kall center, broad-minded, Modern with Traditional Outlook, mallipoo, good English, caste no bar, Mani Ben, matured, Jugni, ABCDEF, mod, Home science, home-ministry, beauty parlour, Career minded, adakkama, odukamma, veedoda vaashaloda, Accomodative, Broad Minded, disco time, Memsahib, do you have boyfriends?, bari ho ke bomb banegi, POMO chick, Money-minded, narrow minded, Karnadaga, POMO Man
Root: English  |  Added: 2011-07-05 by Sammysamosa
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Throw the towel in
Phrase.
The whole English speaking world thinks the idiom means 'you indicate an intention to quit'. Not so in our Desh.

When you say this, you mean you are 'in contention' by throwing your 'towel in' through the window of a train or a bus, for a guaranteed seat.

You will bet your lungi and life on your claim. Where is quitting?!

You: "Saar, that seat is mine! I have already put my towel there, can't you see!?"
Him: "Ree Mister!, I have been traveling all the way from Belgaum!, I got down to pass urine. Can't you see I had left my hand-kerchief on the seat!?. It's not that easy, Mister!"
Related terms: pil
Root: Multiple  |  Region: South India, Karnataka  |  Added: 2011-08-21 by Pishachi
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Traditional Day
Noun.
A very significant fixture in a corporate or government office. Common daily attire among people working in offices are the trouser and shirt among men, and the salwar-kameez and sari among women. And most offices based in cities are cosmopolitan, consisting of people from across various Indian states, and hence across distinct cultures.

Traditional Day is a day designated for people to come in traditional attire from their home state, or specific culture of their choice. Usually it is connected to Independence Day, and may be observed on a day close to August 15. But this really is a matter of choice for the company management.

So on a typical Traditional Day in a corporate office in a city like Mumbai, the Bengali may wear a kurta and dhoti in Bangla style, a Maharashtrian might wear a saree and accessories in a particular Maharashtrian style, a Malayalee might wear a white shirt and mundu with gold borders. And so on.

Traditional Day is observed as a celebration of India's diverse culture, and is usually relaxed and an easy work day. Especially if you are somewhat uncomfortable with what you are wearing.

For many, it can be a pain in the ass.

To Whomsoever It May Concern

All employees are hereby notified that Saturday, August 11 will be celebrated as "Traditional Day". Kindly note that you are requested to attend office in "colour dress" as per your choice.

Per management
Atul Ranade

Related terms: Lungi
Terms referencing this: Masterji
Root: English  |  Region: All India  |  Added: 2011-08-25 by GoodCumbany
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