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Swami Vivekananda
A chapter from his life : A boy went to the local library everyday. He borrowed thick volumes of books and would return it the next day. This caught the attention of the librarian. He expressed his doubt to the boy. The boy replied humbly to ask him any question from the books he has Continue reading
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What has ISRO given us?
Background : Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is India’s national space agency. It performs tasks related to space exploration, satellite launches and space missions. Its vision is to harness space technology for national development. So far, ISRO has contributed immensely towards its vision. Indian space program has been remarkable even in its origination. The debutant Continue reading
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Are you a slave to modern consumerism?
Excuse me for the word slave. Despite the negative sentiment attached to it, I used it to make my point here. Forget the title question for now. Reply to these instead. What food do you eat on special occasions?How do you spend your leisure time?How do you commute to work everyday?Where do you live?Saving your Continue reading
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RoohAfza ya DilAfza?
The unique taste of RoohAfza has been part of our childhood summer noons. It is urdu for Soul Refresher. It acts as a memory refresher as well. So, when I heard about the recent controversy over a similar drink DilAfza being circulated in Indian markets, I was tempted to taste the new drink. It does Continue reading
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The Last Lecture : A book review
This book “The Last Lecture” written by Randy Pausch is close to my heart. I read it as a kid. The simplicity of this Professor made a huge impression on me. It struck me deep and I try to live up his philosophy and ideas to this day. Briefly, Randy Pausch was a Computer Science Continue reading
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Don’t count your chicken before they hatch.
Introduction In September 2014, India landed a spacecraft into the Martian orbit on its maiden attempt. It was the first country to do so. With this, ISRO became world’s fourth space agency to successfully reach Mars. But it too had humble beginnings. India’s space story had started in a quaint church in Kerala, as a Continue reading
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If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask awoman.
This statement was spoken by Margaret Thatcher, former PM of England, while addressing a womenʼs group. The statement can be interpreted in several ways. In the essay, the statement has been taken as an inspiration for the women of the world to lead it, innovate and transform it; and also to quell the fear that Continue reading
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Women Employment: Emancipation or Enslavement
According to a report by International labour organisation (ILO), the GDP of a country will see a rise by 25% if the female labour force participation were to become at part with men, whether this would mean emancipation or enslavement of women lis debatable. In the annals of history, we have the Mahajanapada period in Continue reading
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25 Years of Economic Reforms : Challenges and Opportunities
Pre reform period The period from November 1989 to May 1991 was marked with political uncertainty and instability in India. In fact, within a span of one and half years there were three coalition governments and three Prime Ministers. This led to delay in tackling the ongoing balance of payment crisis, and also led to Continue reading
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An idle brain is the devil’s workshop
In 18th century France, there was a young general, Napoleon Bonaparte, who rose to prominence and became the Emperor of France by leading his army to several successful campaigns in Europe. AfterFrench Revolution, there was widespread unemployment. Napoleon was successful in avoiding riots by keeping his soldiers busy in wars against other European powers. His Continue reading
About Me
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