Iceland's portal peer review

Hello Shyam. Since you've been a recent portal peer reviewer, I request your input at the Iceland Portal's peer review. All general feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks! [sd] 13:48, 5 January 2008 (UTC)

Hello again! I would like notify you that the Iceland Portal has now been nominated for featured status. Comments and suggestions are welcome at the discussion. Thank you, [sd] 02:03, 9 January 2008 (UTC)
Hi sd, sorry for the delayed response. I will have a look at it, as time permits. Thanks, Shyam (T/C) 05:23, 9 January 2008 (UTC)
Thanks! Cheers, [sd] 02:29, 10 January 2008 (UTC)

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Wikipedia:Featured portal candidates/Portal:Tennis

I am considering closing it now. Would you disagree to a promotion? Rudget. 17:45, 9 January 2008 (UTC)

No, The issues have not been fixed. If it has to be closed at the stage, then it should not be promoted. Thanks, Shyam (T/C) 05:32, 10 January 2008 (UTC)

Hi Rudget, in addition to this, please give some time (at least 2 weeks) to the portal before closing, e.g. Gibraltar. Portal nomination requires more time to get reviewed. If you have any questions, then please let me know. Thanks, Shyam (T/C) 05:40, 10 January 2008 (UTC)

I quite understand the system. Thank you for concerns. I will leave it open for your comments to be addressed. Rudget. 19:09, 11 January 2008 (UTC)
Ah one more question, would you agree to the promotion of Portal:England? It was opened on the 26th of December and has had 3 supports with no opposes that haven't been addressed. I'm not quite sure about your stance thus far, so I'll leave you to reply here aswell. :) Regards, Rudget. 19:13, 11 January 2008 (UTC)
No, I do not agree promoting England portal at the current stage. In addition, Amusement parks can be promoted after having Associated Wikimedia. Thanks, Shyam (T/C) 10:34, 18 January 2008 (UTC)

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Alright, that is fine by me, I am active on weekdays, that is just on my userpage because occationaly I am hit with a lot of work and dont have much time to explain my current condition. Thanks for the coaching :) Thedjatclubrock :-) (T/C) 02:22, 6 March 2008 (UTC)
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I was hoping to get the LEAD of the Hindi homeopathy article translated into English. How would be the best way to go about that? Thanks.--Filll (talk) 20:33, 3 March 2008 (UTC)

Hi Filll, I will try to translate Hindi Homeopathy article lead, as time permits. But, this can not go directly to Homeopathy lead. I shall write it to the Talk:Homeopathy and then will you take care? Thanks, Shyam (T/C) 09:32, 6 March 2008 (UTC)


Whenever you get around to it would be fine. I really appreciate it. It would be best to put the translation in another file like a sandbox, or on my talk page. Thanks.--Filll (talk) 13:46, 6 March 2008 (UTC)

Okay, thanks. It may take some time, as I am busy till March 23. Shyam (T/C) 07:45, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

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