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Candy making

The term for candy making is confectionary the synonym for candy maker is cofectioner. Please do not revert but instead join the discussion Sharnadd (talk) 08:04, 17 January 2025 (UTC)

Electrohomeopathy thanks

I went back to look at this page for the first time in many years and saw you had removed a blockquote on the basis that the quote was not to be found in the article referenced. I was briefly outraged, because I knew it was in the article. But of course it wasn't: I had linked to the wrong part of a two-part article. Fixed now: have re-inserted, but now with the correct ref. Thanks for spotting it. Brammarb (talk) 17:11, 22 January 2025 (UTC)

Regarding the edits reversed

Hello there may I know why some of the edits got reversed despite sourcing I would like a reasoning. 98.5.242.201 (talk) 03:03, 1 February 2025 (UTC)

I'll reply on your talk page. Sjö (talk) 07:45, 1 February 2025 (UTC)

Fixing of your reversion

You removed my reference for fried chicken though the link you provided actually showed you an earlier expression for fried chicken with a fried chicken recipe. You then reverted my removal of the American expression as the citation provided didnt give any information about where the expression originated. Can you please improve the citation or remove Sharnadd (talk) 08:50, 2 February 2025 (UTC)

No, but I removed "American English" as unsourced and dubious. Please read the references together with the text they are supposed to support. You will find that the references I fixed today support the text, but the Huswifes Jewell reference did not support the text you added, which said that the dish was called "frie chicken". Sjö (talk) 08:57, 2 February 2025 (UTC)

It was defence 5 that you returned that id dubious still as it gives no information as to where the word was referenced at the time . The text I added did not state that the dishes was called fried chicken. I said that the expression frie chicken was used in 16th century it was below it is a recipe in which they frying chicken. There is nothing to show that the American fried chicken was recorded in the 1830s or that it related to Southern fried chicken Sharnadd (talk) 09:20, 2 February 2025 (UTC)

Please read your comments before posting, and also read the edits that you refer to, in order to prevent mistakes. I have no idea what you mean by "defence 5".

And you misrepresent the text I removed. The text said that the phrase "fried chicken" evolved from the 16th century British "Frie chicken".[1] Before that you said that "fried chicken" was called "frie chicken" in 16th century England [2]. There is nothing in the reference that supports either of those statements. Again, please read the references together with the text they are supposed to support. Sjö (talk) 09:35, 2 February 2025 (UTC)

Oh dear. I meant reference 5. I removed it a it did not show that the expression was around in the 1830s and you returned it. Yes I did supply the recipe that shows frie chicken in the 16th century. Ah you want a source to show how 16th century people referred to the names of a dish. Please read reference 5 as it does not support that the expression was used in the 1830s Sharnadd (talk) 09:50, 2 February 2025 (UTC)

NOTE: This discussion now concerns article content and should be be at Talk:Fried chicken. Any further comments in this thread will be deleted from this page and might be copied to Talk:Fried chicken. Sjö (talk) 11:39, 3 February 2025 (UTC)

Thanks

Hi didn't realise that I had added a dead red link and a category link. You removed the category link. I have fixed it now returned the category link and remind the red dead link Sharnadd (talk) 12:44, 9 February 2025 (UTC)

Rollback Misuse

Hello, I noticed you reverted a good faith edit on the page David Coke without leaving a talk page note. The edit does not fit any of the situations mentioned at WP:ROLLBACKUSE. — Cosmic6811 T/C 21:04, 12 February 2025 (UTC)

I'm not as sure as you are that it was an edit in good faith. After all, adding Enter twice in the middle of a word is not an easy mistake to make. But I'll give it the benefit of the doubt and restore it to its probably intended meaning. Sjö (talk) 06:05, 13 February 2025 (UTC)

Tesla Takedown

The WP:EXCEPTIONAL claim I'm seeing here is the implied one that In some cases [Tesla Takedown] protests have taken a more violent turn, where Tesla Takedown is a specific protest movement rather than a catch-all term for anti-Tesla protests. The NPR source is the only one saying anything close to that, and even then, ambiguously. There's an open discussion on the talk page. Belbury (talk) 11:53, 24 March 2025 (UTC)

OK, I'll take a look at the talk page. Sjö (talk) 11:57, 24 March 2025 (UTC)

The European Destubathon

Hi, thanks for expanding that stub. You'd be warmly welcome at Wikipedia:WikiProject Europe/The European Destubathon, if you felt like destubbing some Sweden stubs! ♦ Dr. Blofeld 04:05, 2 April 2025 (UTC)

Declined A11

Hi, just a note that I've declined your CSD A11 tag on 林尼. A11 doesn't really fit this scenario because as a disambiguation page, there isn't a subject being covered that we can assess the significance of. Contrived disambiguation pages isn't really what the criterion is meant for, but I think I see your point.

Since there's only one direct wikilink, you are welcome to redirect 林尼 to Rachel Llanes (per WP:G14), but if you think that page should be deleted outright then PROD or AfD is probably the way to go. Thanks, Giraffer (talk) 11:30, 15 April 2025 (UTC)

hi

I tried to edit the pg on Dr sant ram Deshwal on 1may 2025, but it was declined by you citing dont use exaggeration n promotional words. I have now revised my content making it more objective and verifiable, pl guide me how do I edit now. I really look fwd to your guidance on this . Gemuser2025 (talk) 16:19, 14 May 2025 (UTC)

I know that as a new user it can take some time to pick up on the preferred writing style at Wikipedia. To start with, please take a look at Wikipedia:Biographies of living persons, especially the first half of the section on writing style. You might also want to read MOS:PEACOCK about word that should be avoided. Sjö (talk) 04:45, 15 May 2025 (UTC)

hi. I have read and edited the doc as per guidance, pl see if suitable now for wiki:

Dr. Sant Ram Deswal 'Somya' is a renowned educationist, Hindi litterateur, and scholar of Haryanvi folk literature and culture. He has been honoured with the Padma Shri Award in 2025 for his contributions to literature and education.

Early life and education

Dr. Sant Ram Deswal 'Somya' was born on 24 April 1955 in a farmer family at Village Khedka Gujar, District Jhajjar, Haryana, India. He is the son of Shri Sada Ram Deswal and Smt.Darka Devi. His parents were illiterate parents and he lost his father at an early age. His village even lacked a primary school. Despite acute financial hardships and the inability to afford school fees or books, he pursued his education.

Currently, he resides at Sonipat, Haryana. He is married to Dr. Rajkala Deswal, a retired Hindi professor and a contributor to Hindi literature.

Dr. Sant Ram Deswal 'Somya' holds multiple advanced degrees and certifications. He has earned a Ph.D. and M.Phil. in Hindi, along with M.A. degrees in both Hindi and English from Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak.. He also holds an LL.B. (Bachelor of Law), a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication, and a Postgraduate Diploma in English-Hindi Translation. In addition, he has completed a Certificate Course in the French language.

Career

Dr. Sant Ram Deswal 'Somya' served as an Associate Professor of Hindi at C.R.A. College, Sonipat, for 28 years before retiring. Currently, he remains actively engaged in multiple fields. He is pursuing a D.Litt. in Hindi from Agra University and works as a Hindi expert and consultant for both government and private sectors. As a full-time author, he continues his independent literary pursuits while also offering free legal services as an advocate at the District Court, Sonipat. In addition, he serves as an educational consultant and influencer, manages various literary, cultural, and social initiatives and holds the position of Associate Editor at Jagat Mahan magazine.

Dr. Sant Ram Deswal 'Somya' has delivered extension lectures at various institutions and contributed over 100 radio talks on All India Radio, along with several programs on Doordarshan.

Research

Dr. Sant Ram Deswal 'Somya' has provided academic mentorship, having guided 14 M.Phil. scholars and supervised 4 Ph.D. scholars in the field of Hindi literature.

Dr. Sant Ram Deswal 'Somya' has presented 20 research papers at national seminars and published 10 research papers in academic journals. Six research works have been completed on his works at various universities, which have contributed to the publication of the book titled Dr. Sant Ram Deswal ke Lalit Lok Nibandh.

Books

As an author, works of Dr. Sant Ram Deswal 'Somya' spans across various genres like poetry, navgeet, gazal, folklore, folk literature, lalit nibandh, travelogue, memoirs, biography, etc. and more than 2 dozen books have been published till date under various categories:

Lalit Nibandh:

·      Sanskriti KI Khoj

·      Hansa, Boliye Mere Ram

·      Ikkeesvin Sadi Ke Lalit Nibandh

·      Sanskriti Darpan

·      Lok Path

·      Sanskriti: Swaroop Evam Bhumandalikaran

·      Aangan Mein Mor Nacha, Kisne Dekha

·      Lok Alok

Haryana Ka Lok Sahitya Aur Sanskriti (Haryanvi Folk Literature & Culture):

·      Haryana Ki Sanskriti Evam Kala

·      Haryana Ke Lok Sahitya Mein Kadka Vidha

·      Haryana Ka Lok Sahitya: Asphut Vidhayen

·      Janakavi Fauji Mehr Singh Granthavali

·      Haryana Ki Sanskriti Ke Pratimaan

·      Bhartiya Sanskriti (Indian Culture):

·      Bhartiya Sanskriti Ki Avdharna

Kavya (Poetry):

Hindi Kavya:

·      Zindagi Aur Bata

·      Prem Na Haat Bikaye

·      Pat Katha Badalti Rehti Hai

·      Manzil Ki Aur

Haryanvi Kavya:

·      Kankrit Ke Jungle Mein

·      Ankahe Dard

Jeevni (Biography):

·      Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram Ki Jeevni

Sansmaran (Memoir):

·      Smritiyon Ke Sopan

Yatra Vitrant (Travelogue):

·      Safar Jari Hai

Samiksha Granth (Criticism):

·      Hindi Lalit Nibandh: Swaroop Evam Mulyankan

Anuvaad (Translation):

·      Acchha Bhojan (Hindi to Haryanvi)

·      Haddi Tootan Pe (Hindi to Haryanvi)

Additionally, six more books are currently under publication.

Journalism

Dr. Sant Ram Deswal 'Somya' has been a columnist for leading national newspapers, including Dainik Tribune (‘Nav Saksharon Ka Kona’, ‘Sagar Mein Gaagar’), Jansatta (‘Lok Dhara’, ‘Mudde ki Baat’), Navbharat Times (‘Vividha’, ‘Mhaara Haryana’) and Dainik Haribhoomi (‘Sanskriti Darpan’, ‘Samaj Darshan’). He has also authored hundreds of articles in various newspapers and magazines on literature, culture, society and public discourse.

Editorial work

Dr. Sant Ram Deswal 'Somya' has held several editorial roles throughout his career, including serving as the Chief Editor of Arya Pradeepika (College Magazine) for 4 years. He was also the Guest Editor for the Sant Sahitya Visheshaank and Nibandh Visheshaank editions of Harigandha, the monthly magazine of the Haryana Sahitya Academy. Additionally, he was the Student Editor for Sampreshika Magazine at MDU Rohtak and for the Hindi & Sanskrit Section of Yugvahak Magazine at Government Nehru College.

Awards and recognition

Dr. Sant Ram Deswal 'Somya' has received various awards for his contributions to literature, education, journalism and social service.

In 2025, he was honored with the Padma Shri Award in the field of Literature and Education. He was also felicitated by Sh. Manohar Lal Khattar, Union Minister of Power and Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs and Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, Chief Minister of Haryana, at their residences for receiving the Padma Shri in Literature and Education. He was also invited to the Haryana Legislative Assembly in Chandigarh, where a special mention was made in his honor at the start of the 2025 Budget Session by Speaker Sh. Harvinder Kalyan. It was the first time in the history of Haryana Assembly that a resident of Haryana has been honored in the aforementioned fashion.

His literary accolades include the Maha Kavi Surdas Ajeevan Sahitya Sadhana Samman (2018), Jana Kavi Mehr Singh Samman (2014) and Best Book Awards for Lok Alok (2005) and Ankahe Dard (2010) from the Haryana Sahitya Academy. He has also been awarded the Folklore Translation Consolation Award by the Sahitya Academy, Delhi and several prestigious titles like Lok Sahitya Shiromani Samman, Balmukund Gupt Sahitya Samman, Kavya Kalash Samman and Panchvati Samman.

In education, he received the Best Teacher Award, while in journalism, he was recognized as the Best Journalist of Haryana. His social service contributions earned him the Best NSS Program Officer Award (twice) and the Silver Jubilee Best NSS Program Officer Award from MDU Rohtak. He has also received appreciation from the Government of India, Governor of Haryana, and the Higher Education Department, Haryana. Additionally, Dr. Deswal had won several awards in essay writing and cultural & literary activities during his student years.

Significant contributions

Academic Leadership

Dr. Sant Ram Deswal 'Somya' has held several leadership roles in academic and cultural activities. He served as the Convenor of three Youth Leadership Camps at MDU Rohtak and organized Youth Festivals, Cultural and Literary programs at both college and university levels for 20 years. He also served as the Student Examination Controller for 3 years and Library In-charge for 2 years. As the In-charge and Motivator of the Career Guidance Bureau for 2 years, he played a key role in guiding students. Additionally, he has served as a judge in around 50 Youth Festivals and Cultural & Literary competitions.

Social Service Leadership

Dr. Sant Ram Deswal 'Somya' served as NSS Program Officer for 8 years and Adult Education Officer for 5 years, organizing several NSS camps and conducting social reform and awareness programs. Gemuser2025 (talk) 16:28, 16 May 2025 (UTC)

Still very promotional, You use words like "renowned", one of the examples of word to avoid in WP:PEACOCK, and you don't have to list every single achievement, genre or book. Think of it this way: when you read newspaper articles about him, include in the article only those things that are most often mentioned in the papers. Also, you don't have to repeat his title and full name everytime; after the first mention "Deshwal" will do (unless that goes against the naming conventions in India. Sjö (talk) 12:51, 17 May 2025 (UTC)