News ! News ! and more news. Surprises and more surprises. In the wake of the 8/11 Al-Qaeda manoevres and the Mumbai blasts, the latest revealations about the failed terror attacks in the UK only raises scepticism and cynical reactions.
Brilliant and educated doctors involved in the plot. The accusing finger points at Bangalore. Haneef and Sabeel have only bought disrepute to their profession and country.
The Garden city, India's fastest growing metropolis will have to watch out.
Monday, July 16, 2007
Saturday, July 14, 2007
New plans on the anvil for Indian space science
India's own space shuttle, manned capsules going to th e moon and beyond, a two-way mission that brings back helium 3 from the moon, in- orbit servicing of satellites, besides an indigenous GPS satellites, besides an indigenous GPS satellite system in place by 2012 are some of the dreams ISRO Chairman G. Madhavan Nair nurtures.
With 43 missions so far and 15 live satellites in orbit today, servicing various sectors of society the Indian space programme is robust and raring to go.
A Mars orbiter by 2015, an asteroid orbiter by 2017, exploration of inner solar system and building capability for outer solar system by 2020 are among the conceptual stage objectives he set for the nation's space programme.
India has thus become a member of the global network in space science.
With 43 missions so far and 15 live satellites in orbit today, servicing various sectors of society the Indian space programme is robust and raring to go.
A Mars orbiter by 2015, an asteroid orbiter by 2017, exploration of inner solar system and building capability for outer solar system by 2020 are among the conceptual stage objectives he set for the nation's space programme.
India has thus become a member of the global network in space science.
Friday, July 13, 2007
A unique planet
Astronomers in Paris announced they had spotted the first planet beyond the Solar System that has water, the precious ingredient for life.
The watery world, though, is far beyond the reach of our puny chemically- powered rockets and in any case is quite uninhabitable.
It is made of gas rather than rock and its atmosphere reaches temperature not enough to melt steel which means the water exists only as superheated steam.
The find named HD 189733 , is about 15 per cent bigger than our Jupiter and orbits a star in th e constellation of Vulpecula the Fox, according to a paper released by Nature the weekly British science journal.
The Universe is full of surprises.
The watery world, though, is far beyond the reach of our puny chemically- powered rockets and in any case is quite uninhabitable.
It is made of gas rather than rock and its atmosphere reaches temperature not enough to melt steel which means the water exists only as superheated steam.
The find named HD 189733 , is about 15 per cent bigger than our Jupiter and orbits a star in th e constellation of Vulpecula the Fox, according to a paper released by Nature the weekly British science journal.
The Universe is full of surprises.
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Indian's propensity to multiply
India's population is likely to reach around 1.5billion by 2025 according to a United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific.
US Consul-General Henry Jardine said as per other UN projections, India's population may stabilise at around 1.7 billion by 2060. India already has at least four cities that have population of over 10 million.
US Consul-General Henry Jardine said as per other UN projections, India's population may stabilise at around 1.7 billion by 2060. India already has at least four cities that have population of over 10 million.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Globalisation in art and culture
Art knows no frontiers. If Shakespeare's works could be translated into Kannada then the criticism against English Yakshagana was not justified, according to Yakshagana artiste and critic M.Prabhakar Joshi.
He further said, 'it is not an easy task to perform Yakshagana in English. A troupe has to face many hurdles including choosing the language , dialect and writing dialogues.
Through knowledgeable sources, it is learnt that 'through English Yakshagana, the heritage of our culture would spread throughout the world.'
We can happily conclude that if American TV serials can be dubbed in Hindi, if Bharatanatyam items can be recited in various Indian languages, then , why not English Yakshagana?
He further said, 'it is not an easy task to perform Yakshagana in English. A troupe has to face many hurdles including choosing the language , dialect and writing dialogues.
Through knowledgeable sources, it is learnt that 'through English Yakshagana, the heritage of our culture would spread throughout the world.'
We can happily conclude that if American TV serials can be dubbed in Hindi, if Bharatanatyam items can be recited in various Indian languages, then , why not English Yakshagana?
Monday, July 09, 2007
Cricketing news
The cricket fraternity in India contributed a fresh sensation as former captain Kapil Dev came into the news. He has dared the BCCI to sack him from the chairman's post at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) for his alignment with the rebel Indian Cricket League.
Kapil earned the Board's wrath by joining Essel Group's ICL as the Chairman of its Executive Board.
'If I can do something for the game and the young cricketers through Indian Cricket League, I will not budge' he asserted.
A few months back, the Essel Group had launched the ICL with much fanfare, announcing that some top names of world cricket would take part in it.
Speculation is rife that legends like Brian Lara, Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath will join the league that promises a huge prize money.
Kapil earned the Board's wrath by joining Essel Group's ICL as the Chairman of its Executive Board.
'If I can do something for the game and the young cricketers through Indian Cricket League, I will not budge' he asserted.
A few months back, the Essel Group had launched the ICL with much fanfare, announcing that some top names of world cricket would take part in it.
Speculation is rife that legends like Brian Lara, Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath will join the league that promises a huge prize money.
Sunday, July 08, 2007
An artist's fate
M.F. Hussain, India's eminent artist has always courted controversy. The 92-year-old artist has been hounded in India by the media, politicians and the 'defenders' of the country's culture.
Today, Husain keeps shuttling between New York, London and Dubai where he lives in exile. He fears that he would be put behind bars and tormented by legal proceedings if he comes to India. The last thing he wants is to spend the sunset of his life battling persecution.
According to him, his attitude is :'I am not a hypocrite. I come out with my feelings honestly'.
As is generally the case, in his own country, he is not appreciated.
Today, Husain keeps shuttling between New York, London and Dubai where he lives in exile. He fears that he would be put behind bars and tormented by legal proceedings if he comes to India. The last thing he wants is to spend the sunset of his life battling persecution.
According to him, his attitude is :'I am not a hypocrite. I come out with my feelings honestly'.
As is generally the case, in his own country, he is not appreciated.
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