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David 5 years old mimicking Shashi Tharoor- Funny Exasperating Farrago of Distortions Cute Kids video

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Shashi Tharoor is a popular figure in numerous debates for many years and often illustrates his points in humourous phrases. Not only does he make us laugh and has good knowledge in so many fields, his command over the English language is outstanding and his one liners and counters to others in “certain” English words is a motivating factor for English language learners of all ages and groups across the globe, whether the words are ‘Farrago’ or ‘Distortions’, or ‘Floccinaucinihilipilification’. In short whatever he speaks is just supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

Shashi Tharoor is an Indian politician, writer and a former international diplomat who is currently serving as Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, since 2009. He also currently serves as Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs and All India Professionals Congress of the Indian National Congress. Tharoor is an acclaimed writer, having authored 17 bestselling works of fiction and non-fiction since 1981, which are centred on India and its history, culture, film, politics, society, foreign policy, and more related themes.


He is also the author of hundreds of columns and articles in publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, TIME, Newsweek, and The Times of India. He was a contributing editor for Newsweek International for two years. From 2010 to 2012, he wrote a column in The Asian Age, Deccan Chronicle and, for most of 2012, until his appointment as Minister, a column in Mail Today; he also writes an internationally syndicated monthly column for Project Syndicate. He also wrote regular columns for The Indian Express (1991–93 and 1996–2001), The Hindu (2001–2008), and The Times of India (2007–2009).

The above two paragraphs are from Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shashi_Tharoor

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Video of Exasperating Farrago of Distortions by 5 year old boy 

Ireland economy spearheaded by high Technology exports shows growth of 2.5pc


Ireland economy spearheaded by high Technology exports shows growth of 2.5pc

http://sumod-sunny-joseph.blogspot.com/The second quarter saw consumer spending growing up with a steady upward trend. Our exports spearheaded by technology exports in bulk helped the economy grow by 2.5 percent in the quarter towards June end

The data from Central Statistics Office (CSO) showed a 2.5 percent growth while Gross National Product  (GNP) shot up to 0.7pc. This is significant increase for Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as it is the standard measure of the Irish economy. Compared to last year in the same quarter on per annum basis, GDP is surely 9.1pc higher. GNP has an upward growth of 11.9pc.

The CSO data shows that pre Brexit, trade with UK shows a declining growth over the last one year by Euro 1.1 billion which is now moving towards a deficit in the trade balance with UK.

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Song version of Exasperating Farrago of Distortions by David- Shashi Tharoor Cute Kids Dance video by 5 year old

A cute video of David singing the “Exasperating” words Shashi Tharoor 
shashi tharoor exasperating farrago song cute kids 5 year old mimickry


Shashi Tharoor is a popular figure in numerous debates for many years and often illustrates his points in humourous phrases. Not only does he make us laugh and has good knowledge in so many fields, his command over the English language is outstanding and his one liners and counters to others in “certain” English words is a motivating factor for English language learners of all ages and groups across the globe, whether the words are ‘Farrago’ or ‘Distortions’, or ‘Floccinaucinihilipilification’. In short whatever he speaks is just supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

Shashi Tharoor is an Indian politician, writer and a former international diplomat who is currently serving as Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, since 2009. He also currently serves as Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs and All India Professionals Congress of the Indian National Congress. Tharoor is an acclaimed writer, having authored 17 bestselling works of fiction and non-fiction since 1981, which are centred on India and its history, culture, film, politics, society, foreign policy, and more related themes.

He is also the author of hundreds of columns and articles in publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, TIME, Newsweek, and The Times of India. He was a contributing editor for Newsweek International for two years. From 2010 to 2012, he wrote a column in The Asian Age, Deccan Chronicle and, for most of 2012, until his appointment as Minister, a column in Mail Today; he also writes an internationally syndicated monthly column for Project Syndicate. He also wrote regular columns for The Indian Express (1991–93 and 1996–2001), The Hindu (2001–2008), and The Times of India (2007–2009).

The above two paragraphs are from Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shashi_Tharoor


Here is a cute song video of David singing Shashi Tharoor's Exasperating Distortions



French Government to improve French School children speak foreign languages mainly with help of cartoons in English


French Government to improve French School children speak foreign languages mainly with help of cartoons in English

The French Government has decided to launch a programme which aims at improving the ability of school children to speak foreign languages. The first phase will begin at the Primary school levels across the country. This programme will encourage school children to watch cartoons in English.

The French Education Minister Mr. Jean-Michael Blanquer said, “We know perfectly well that if our Scandinavian neighbours are so good at English it is because they watch films in their original language.”

A survey was carried out all over Europe and the report highlighted that out of 15 countries, France ranked 15th on how a main foreign language was taught in French schools. It ranked a little higher for a second foreign language.

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Daniel 8 years old mimicking Shashi Tharoor- Exasperating Farrago Video Junior Shashi Tharoor- Funny Cute Kids Ireland

http://sumod-sunny-joseph.blogspot.com/Mimicking Shashi Tharoor- Exasperating Farrago Video 

Shashi Tharoor is a popular figure in numerous debates for many years and often illustrates his points in humourous phrases. Not only does he make us laugh and has good knowledge in so many fields, his command over the English language is outstanding and his one liners and counters to others in “certain” English words is a motivating factor for English language learners of all ages and groups across the globe, whether the words are ‘Farrago’ or ‘Distortions’, or ‘Floccinaucinihilipilification’. In short whatever he speaks is just supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
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Here is a video of Dan trying to speak like Shashi Tharoor



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Shashi Tharoor is an Indian politician, writer and a former international diplomat who is currently serving as Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, since 2009. He also currently serves as Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs and All India Professionals Congress of the Indian National Congress. Tharoor is an acclaimed writer, having authored 17 bestselling works of fiction and non-fiction since 1981, which are centred on India and its history, culture, film, politics, society, foreign policy, and more related themes.

He is also the author of hundreds of columns and articles in publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, TIME, Newsweek, and The Times of India. He was a contributing editor for Newsweek International for two years. From 2010 to 2012, he wrote a column in The Asian Age, Deccan Chronicle and, for most of 2012, until his appointment as Minister, a column in Mail Today; he also writes an internationally syndicated monthly column for Project Syndicate. He also wrote regular columns for The Indian Express (1991–93 and 1996–2001), The Hindu (2001–2008), and The Times of India (2007–2009).

The above two paragraphs are from Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shashi_Tharoor

More on Shashi Tharoor from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shashi_Tharoor

Niall O'Brien, Ireland’s most successful Wicketkeeper- Batsman announces retirement from cricket aged 36

Niall O'Brien, Ireland’s most successful Wicketkeeper- Batsman announces retirement from cricketNiall O'Brien, Ireland’s most successful Wicketkeeper- Batsman 

Niall John O’Brien, one of the celebrated veterans of Irish Cricket has announced his retirement from the sport aged 36. A competitive, gritty and dedicated left-handed batsman-wicketkeeper, Niall has served Cricket Ireland for over 15 years and belongs to the same celebrated group of fellow competitive cricketers like WTS Porterfield, Eoin Joseph Gerard (EJG) Morgan, DT Johnston, JF Mooney, KJ O’Brien, EC Joyce, Gary Wilson, PR Stirling who have taken Ireland to some of its major international Cricket achievements and milestones.


Ireland’s ODI debut was against England at Belfast on 13 June 2006 and saw the team of few current veterans like Captain DT Johnston, KJ O’Brien, JF Mooney.  In two months, Niall made his ODI debut against Scotland along with fellow debutants WTS Porterfiled and EJG Morgan.

His last ODI match was in the series against Afghanistan in August. Niall was also part of Ireland’s innaugral test team, captained by WTS Porterfiled, against Pakistan at Malhaide, Dublin in May. The team also included EC Joyce, PR Stirling, KJ O’Brien, GC Wilson, WB Rankin. His first Twenty20 International was against Scotland at Belfast in August 2008.

One of the magnificent pillars of Ireland Cricket Team, Niall is the third most ODI capped player, out of only four players to play 100 and more matches, with 103 matches and is the 4th highest ODI run maker in the team amassing 2581 runs with one century and eighteen half centuries, the most by an Irishman. Niall along with Andrew Balbirnie batted a partnership of 138 runs against Scotland in March 2018 which is the joint highest partnership for the 3rd wicket equaling it with EC Joyce and Andrew Balbirnie three years earlier against Zimbabwe.

In the calendar year of 2015, he was the 2nd highest run scorer for Ireland with 440 runs with four half centuries at an average of 40 from 14 martches, behind EY Joyce with 467 runs.

NJ O’Brien was the 3rd highest run scorer for Ireland in the ICC World Cricket League Championship, 2011-2013/14, by accumulating 257 runs from 7 matches with three 50s at an average of 42.83.

He has played in three ODI Cricket World Cups with a memorable ‘Man of the Match Award’ 72 in Cricket World Cup 2007 against Pakistan and helping Ireland triumph against the giant cricket team by three wickets. He contributed to the win against England in the 2011 Cricket World Cup where his brother carried Ireland home with a brilliant record-breaking century at Bangalore, India. Niall also helped Ireland win against West Indies with a magnificent 79 not out from 60 balls in the 2015 Cricket World Cup at Nelson.

He has also played in three T20 International Cricket World Cups and helped Ireland lift the ICC's Intercontinental Cup - the main first-class competition for Associate nations - on four occasions. This is an achievement that previously Ireland could not even have imagined of.

Niall is also the most successful Irish Wicketkeeper with 96 ODI dismissals from 103 matches, 25 T20Is dismissals from 30 matches and 2 from the only Test match.

Overall, Niall was one of the key contributors who helped shape Ireland Cricket and see it achieve its Test status today.

He comes from a cricketing family where his father Brendan Anthony ‘Ginger’ O'Brien and sister Ciara Mary O'Brien were Cricketers and brother Kevin John O’Brien is a current Cricketer. While Niall has just retired, his compatriot Edmund Christopher Joyce had retired shortly after the first test match in May.

Ireland is proud of Niall John O’Brien and we wish him all the very best for his future endeavors. Thank you Niall for all the entertainment!

As always, in the case of Associate Nations, they do the hard work of budding up as a good team, evolving match-winning players and showing international class but still even after years of sportsmanship, they still have to wait for ICC to give the green signal for a Test status or playing a reasonable amount of international games instead of the current meagre number of games. What makes it worse is that despite the Associate Nations overcoming all these strangleholds, the ICC looks for more ways to avoid them for major World Cups. This is the unfortunate tale of players from Associated Nations who by the time they eventually grow up as dedicated international match winners, they still have to wait for favourable decisions from ICC, but by that time it’s time for their retirement and then the whole process of having to nurture a young batch of players which inturn affects the team results and the ICC decisions following it! Surely the majority of the Cricket lovers all over the world expect a change, a change beginning in the ICC where performing nations are given more international matches and allowed to excel in World Cups just like the other top nations.

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Niall O'Brien, Ireland’s most successful Wicketkeeper- Batsman announces retirement from cricket
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Picture of Brothers NJ O Brien and KJ O Brien
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Picture of Brothers NJ O Brien and KJ O Brien