Definitions by Setsuna

NRI

Non-resident Indian.

Banks like to cater to NRIs by offering ways for them to send money to their families in India.

NRI by Setsuna September 14, 2004

Kannon

East Asian goddess of mercy.

The brand name "Canon" is another spelling of this goddess' name.

Kannon by Setsuna September 14, 2004

neuroeconomics 

Fascinating new field that uses advances in neuroscience and psychology to better understand economic decisionmaking, with the intent of improving contemporary economic models.

Neuroeconomics is the most fascinating incarnations of behavioral economics.

Trying to major in neuroeconomics is hard, because it hasn't been formally done before.

neuroeconomics by Setsuna September 14, 2004

Heirhead 

A better name for Ms. Hilton's newest book? ^^'

Say "heirhead" once out loud. Got it? Good.

Heirhead by Setsuna September 14, 2004

Namaste 

"Hello" and "goodbye" in India. Like "aloha," but said while clasping both hands (like in prayer, I guess) in front of you.

A slightly more formal variant is "namaskar."

Going in: "Namaste."
Going out: "Namaste."

Namaste by Setsuna September 14, 2004

mehndi 

1. Art of painting an herbal henna paste on the body in intricate designs (as the paste sets, it temporarily dyes the skin underneath a shade of orange or red). Sometimes called a "henna tattoo."
2. This guy Daler's last name.

Mehndi on children's hands is a good way to keep them out of trouble, because they can't touch anything as the paste dries.

mehndi by Setsuna September 14, 2004

nataraja 

Shiva's form as the lord of the dance, who, kinda like Atlas, keeps the world going (but instead of lifting it, he dances on it).

Usually shown as a graceful guy in dreads with four arms dancing in a circular ring of fire.

A bronze of Nataraja: don't leave India without one.

nataraja by Setsuna September 14, 2004