tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28020411329515815162024-03-19T05:21:31.774-07:00GeomarinebiotechThis is the blog from our Scientist and Managing Director. This section is purely for the social reasons and vision statement of the scientist and the social activist Dr.T.Charles John Bhaskar to share his thoughts to the people at the company as well as with the world.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02836494712728500605noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802041132951581516.post-61039333314063808952013-12-06T05:52:00.001-08:002013-12-06T05:52:11.733-08:00A tearful Homage to Nelson Mandela <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference
we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the
life we lead.” — Nelson Mandela</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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rumour of the former President of Nelson Mandela’s death spread <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>some time ago in the social media after he
fell ill. I searched the net to find out facts and watched news channels so that
it all should be just rumours. I was happy to see that it was so. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In June this year he was admitted in the
hospital and the rumour of his death before his birthday took turn, but the
great fighter won over the death and in September came out of the hospital.
Today’s news I came to know when I read my mail communication from White House. I said,
this must be true as it is authentic. I was shocked and I was in the midst of
my training programs and I did not even dare listening to Mr.Obama’s speech on
his death. It was a great shock though the news was expected sooner or later
due to health condition and his own family’s preparation for his end. In this last
few decades I have hardly seen anyone like him in the world. “A True Gandhian”
declared Mr.Manmohan Singh, the Prime Minister of India. </span></b><b><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">British Prime Minister David Cameron said
"a great light has gone out in the world." “He no longer belongs to
us. He belongs to the ages” declared the US President. <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">His idea of Guerilla
war against the white for country’s freedom changed greatly due to the inspiration
from none other than Mahatma Gandhi. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His 27 years of struggle in prison cannot be imagined.
He is not only the father of modern South Africa but also a great world leader.
His speech from the Dock, as it is famously called on 20<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> April,
1964 is meaningful even today:<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><em><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Latha; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“I have fought against white domination,
and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a
democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and
with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to
achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.”<o:p></o:p></span></em></span></span></b></div>
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felt as if I lost my friend and a relative. . I have searched my album and
picked up a photo which I got snapped standing next to his statue in Madam
Tussauds and put it up above. My reaction soon after hearing the news was, “How
many such people still live in the world and will the coming days will see any
such leaders? Will my own countrymen understand the importance of a great leader
Mahatma Gandhi and live the legacy? Will my country lead the light for the
world?”. My reactions suddenly turned to my inability to do anything big for
bringing such transformation among the youth or countrymen. Nelson </span></b></em><b><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Rolihlahla Mandela, in his death brought
the world together in his mourning, but will these leaders realize that it is
equality, non-violence and true altruism can only change the world we live in
and all wars must end? Mr. Mandela, you will be always live forever in the
hearts of <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><em><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-style: normal; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Latha; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>all peace lovers of
the world and continue to inspire our lives. <o:p></o:p></span></em></span></b></div>
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read more on his biography visit: <a href="http://www.nelsonmandela.org/content/page/biography"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.nelsonmandela.org/content/page/biography</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></em></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02836494712728500605noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802041132951581516.post-34276252672070772302013-05-27T06:12:00.002-07:002013-05-27T06:12:34.283-07:00<h5 class="uiStreamMessage userContentWrapper" data-ft="{"type":1,"tn":"K"}">
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In a shocking instance 30 people were killed by Maoists and over 500
attacked in Bustar area of Chattisgargh. The attack was on a peaceful
rally by congressmen. It was condemned equally by all. President of
congress Party, Mrs. Sonia Gandhi described this as an attack on
Democracy. Mr. Advani severely condemned the dastardly attack. He
impressed upon the Prime Minister that concerted effort should be made
to tackle Maoism and Naxalism with a heavy hand. Mr. Rajnath Singh, the
President of BJP pointed out that we must raise above party lines.<br /> <br />
In my opinion, we had done not much about this growing problem of
naxalism in some of the States, especially Chattisgargh, Andhra, Odisha,
parts of Bihar, etc., In a democracy, whatever the reason might be, no
one has a right to take away the lives of other. At a time when many
human right organizations talk of abolishing capital punishment, this
type of activity which is by our own people is not good. I had clearly
stated before that I am not sympathizer or supporter of any party. I
post this here more as a patriotic Indian who is pained to hear and see
the attack on some TV Channels. While such tragic event has happened,
many English News Channels were busy discussing about IPL, betting and
bookies. Who decides what is important in India is not known to me. If
they want they blow up about a rape victim from Delhi ( I had voiced
this atrocity too in no less terms and wrote a big document on
suggestions to Justice Verma commission and Justice Usha Mehra
Commission), while leaving such issues in lesser known places. If we are
not bringing out the problems and news about all States and even
villages of our country, many youngsters may not even know the existence
of such places in our country.<br /> <br /> An Appeal to the Maoists:<br /> <br />
I request the Maoists to come to the mainstream and to a democratic
process as done by Maoists of Nepal. What is in your heart and what do
you want to achieve? Please let the people of this country know them.
Initially the naxalite movement expressed that they are protectors of
downtrodden, Adivasis (Tribes), etc., but your act is other way round!<br /> <br />
I am probably not well known but I am for the harmony and well being of
the country. I offer myself as an Interlocutor for any talk and can
carry it to the government and the people. I am also not afraid to come
anywhere to meet your representatives or leaders. Let this story see a
good end. Hope, all the right thinking "Patriotic Indians" will
stand by me. I request the Central and State Governments also to take a note. If anyone wants contact me in this regard, you can call me on 9840336320. I request the media to pay attention and get the accolade from people as well as popularity by bringing the probably misguided naxals. </span></span></h5>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02836494712728500605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802041132951581516.post-32334747080366817002013-03-10T01:28:00.001-08:002013-03-10T01:28:50.739-08:00Even an 80 year old is not spared. Can Religious Fanaticism help in harmony?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Please read the news today on "The Hindu"</b>: <a href="http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/seven-injured-in-attack-on-prayer-hall-in-udupi-district/article4492111.ece">http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/seven-injured-in-attack-on-prayer-hall-in-udupi-district/article4492111.ece </a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">India is a country which I am proud of due to its cultural heritage, peace loving majority, natural resources, multi language, multi religious and multi cultural people. This is a country of Mahatma Gandhi of whom even the whole world praises. However, there are some vested interest individuals and groups that want to destroy the fabric of this nation. I have not so far written anything about my faith or <span style="font-size: small;">send <span style="font-size: small;">"likes" in social media for a picture of "<span style="font-size: small;">Jesus" or some verses from The Bible. What is my faith <span style="font-size: small;">has been kept only with me but at the same time never interfered with anyone or anyone's thoughts on their religious believes or p<span style="font-size: small;">ic<span style="font-size: small;">tures posted on the walls of social media such as Facebook</span></span></span>. In <span style="font-size: small;">f</span>ac<span style="font-size: small;">t, as <span style="font-size: small;">I</span> had written words of appreciation for Mother<span style="font-size: small;"> Therasa's work, so have I also appreciated Swami Vivekananda's work in <span style="font-size: small;">his call to the youth. <span style="font-size: small;">I</span> have also written obituary to Bal Thackery or to<span style="font-size: small;"> any leader<span style="font-size: small;">. My mission in this world is to b<span style="font-size: small;">ring harmony and peace among all. If someone does not get it<span style="font-size: small;">, let him read it again. I did get a threat call fro writing a co<span style="font-size: small;">mment that some who attack nuns and killed innocent muslims have become leaders too from some unknown caller. I did not even <span style="font-size: small;">go to the police for a complaint, rather wrote in my page that if he has any issues with me let him write in reply. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">As far as the conversion<span style="font-size: small;"> theory is concerned, I have something to say. To preach and practice any religion is the fundame<span style="font-size: small;">ntal right under our constit<span style="font-size: small;">ution. </span></span>Every business advertises their products<span style="font-size: small;"> and is their legal right to do so. I<span style="font-size: small;">n the same way, one might feel that his faith is good and he / she can preach. <span style="font-size: small;">Say a product such as Fair and Lovely claims fairness in a mo<span style="font-size: small;">nth can be bought by someone to tr<span style="font-size: small;">y or some may not even buy it. It is up to an individual to listen to the preaching of anyone or<span style="font-size: small;"> not to listen a<span style="font-size: small;">ls<span style="font-size: small;">o is <span style="font-size: small;">one's own wish. <span style="font-size: small;">If a toilet soap can be advertised, why not someone's faith? If there is a problem one faces with a product, there is a legal rem<span style="font-size: small;">edy. One can comp<span style="font-size: small;">lain against the advertisement <i>per se</i> or even the product. In the same way, if there is a force in converting any against the wish, then there are existing laws which can come into effect. <span style="font-size: small;">No religious ritual such as baptism, <span style="font-size: small;">circumcision or washing with any sacred river can ever change a man against his wish. When the name "Ram" is in the<span style="font-size: small;"> heart of a man what use we get to make him say "Jesus"<span style="font-size: small;"> or by tonsuring his head can we make him a <span style="font-size: small;">Buddhist</span>?<span style="font-size: small;"> If any such instances are known to any of th<span style="font-size: small;">ose misguided friends, let them make out a list of such instances and send to the court. Let the culprit be punished in the court of law. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY_6i-rcMUJruWReGmravjL6H0RnpBplwIVZfILZwQy44O7fr8MQqr_kTVQG0oMr3vTCSNumkl1FAJJsRWA-oSMIMWtptIjWwXlHjtyCe73RcSsMklO1bZUBgAYAIwufaheMUgzycsRJni/s1600/Gang+rape.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><span style="color: blue; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">There is a photo making a circulation in social media about a girl whose name is not officially known but many call her Damini, has passed away after a long drawn battle in Singapore's Mount Elizabeth Hospital. Times of India call her "Abhaya". Whatever is her name, probably it would become "Anamika" (nameless), if we do not take this incidence into a logical end. This is probably the largest uproar for an individual ever in my opinion, thanks to the media and the people </span><span style="color: blue; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">who gathered in New Delhi after the incidence. </span><span style="color: blue; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">The country has also witnessed many uproar and even death of a constable. Public anger and many utilizing the opportunity for hooliganism and political parties trying to get mileage over one another, etc., have been witnessed by all of us. I am not going to talk about all of these.First of all let me convey my hearty condolences to her family, relatives, kith and kin. Thanks to the million who are now sensitized hopefully. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">We have all witnessed in the past that any uproar stays for a time and then all of us forget. Debates on TV News Channels will be replaced slowly but surely when other issues come up. I had also written in the social media about how many women who were raped and some even lost their lives did not even get any attention by the mass. Many times, if the victims are from villages or are underprivileged, in our country such people are always Anamikas. This had shaken me so much like any other good human would have naturally be. Shouting or lighting candles or writing in social media as one of the posts among many our youngsters post will not change things. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Can we all ponder over what is the need of the hour? Where is our great country which preaches moral values and boasts of thousands of years of culture and tradition going? I have been watching many observations in the social media ranging from request to hang the culprits immediately, to dress code suggested by some men and objected vehemently by some women, especially of young age, to change in laws, etc., Probably everything might have a place for debate (after all in democracy there is place for everything). Some time, we should realize, that we get only lost in these arguments and we go nowhere. Let us do an emotional but wise and practical thinking of the whole matter. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">This is not to label all men as some animals, as fathers, husbands and brothers are men too. At the same time, let me tell my fellow men that it is not just wise to accuse all women as our mothers and sisters and wives too are women. An young boy must think, what is the security for his sister who had gone to college and yet to return. My dear sisters, think whether your brother treats other women with respect. When we can all learn universal brotherhood ( if you want to call sisterhood, I do not mind). Honestly tell me, even if the girl's parent in all their agony will not even once pass to think, why my daughter went at an odd time to movie and with a boy? These may not be expressed in anger, but we as parents do think. Dress code is another issue which is not very important now to talk, but I will just mention as incidence. One of my girl students who wanted to take up training at our company asked me over the phone as to what dress code they should follow. I after a smile told her: " I do not advocate any dress code here nor interested in moral policing. However, I can tell you one thing.You can wear anything that you think bring respect to you from my staff or your other students including boys and also from the general public, The public should say how decent and respectable is this girl. What is that dress code, is it pant and shirt or salwar or saree or any modern dress, I will not comment". She promptly told me sir, you have made things clear to me. I do not know why some need to over blow these too. In India there used to be a saying " the girl looks like Mahalakshmi". You can imagine how she would have looked. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">There is also widespread opinion that men view women as object of sex and a toy of entertainment. I cannot deny this at all. Who is responsible for this? Men or women, no, all of us. Why we do not object to the ads which depicts women like that? Is not there an "Advertising Standard Council of India (ASCI)? Here is the link: http://www.ascionline.org/, if anyone cares please go and complain. Also there are women organization who simply blames the men for exploitation of women even in movies and ads. I do not think these women are like the underprivileged and voiceless who cannot talk against their perpetrators but are rich and have big fan following. Why don't they ask these "ladies and elite group not to indulge in these things?". Please remember I am no male chauvinist and am for the true empowerment of women all over the world. While many women walk on the streets why only some are commented even by a man who otherwise is silent? Of course, one placard during these marches read like this: "even if I walk naked on the road, you cannot rape me". It is absolutely true and if you are a good man and have values and is respected by this society, you need to turn away and walk. Of course, it would have hurt me as I would have sensed the degradation of this society. If it was a woman lying naked due to other reasons, then a right thinking man would cover her with his shawl or even shirt. Are you all getting my point. Yes, that would be the right thinking and mature society. I dream of that. I am also equally sad how a woman can utter that she will be happy to go on the road naked? Even as a man I cannot imagine nor even dream of such behavior of walking naked on the road. Let our thoughts mature so that we can be called mature and we will create a mature society. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Now, I pose the questions to the youth (boys and girls who had been debating on many things). Can you take oath of the following? </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Man / Boy: I treat the people of other gender as my equal and respect them and will not insult or hurt physically, mentally or morally. I will genuinely treat them as friends ( if you cannot take a oath saying you treat them as sisters and mothers) I genuinely try to help them as far as possible considering they are physically weak and they deserve my help. I will not induce them or show sexual or obscene gestures. I realize that I am a gentleman and will be seen as a Hero in situations which warrant my help. I will not cheat a girl with a false promise of marriage nor lure her unlawfully. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Woman / girl: I will treat the people of other gender as my equal and respect them and will not insult or hurt physically, mentally or morally. I genuinely treat them as good friends ( if you cannot take a oath saying that you treat them as brothers and like fathers). I will try to help them when they require. I will not use them for my own petty gains nor induce them with seducing gestures. I realize that men are made strong by God in nature ( you can omit the word God if you are atheist) and I give the proper respect for that. I will not cheat a boy with false promise of marriage nor lure unlawfully.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">I hope it is evenly balanced. When we talk or write anything, about other gender realize that you too have your sisters, wife or mother. Parents have a great responsibility in teaching both the boys and girls. You set an example to them. Then only you will be called a "Mata" or "Pita" as the Indian culture describes and are kept at par with God himself. Society will not develop on its own nor matures unless we all grow and mature. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Coming to the question of how we can control it till the society matures slowly, we have many means such as legal, social, governmental and technological solutions. Laws for sure need to change in many ways. definition of rape, proper identification of the crime and quick registering of cases and quick disposals are very important. Police should become friends of the public and oppressed but a terror to the wrong doers. Public should also realize they are part of the society. We cannot close our eyes to the constable Mr.Tomar who lost his life. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">I had seen thousands on street condemning the cruel act and I put my appreciation for them in writing. However, tell me how many are ready to come together in forming a "Civilian Task Force" who could patrol the areas during night or even become informers to police with the help of police. I do not know whether a system like "Friends of Police" is in place in New Delhi. I made a call for it elsewhere on a social network but no one had said "Yes".</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">I wonder why registering a case should take much problem for the police. I think there is a misunderstanding of the word "FIR" at both ends, FIR or First Information Report is just registering a "report" about the "Information" obtained by them, no matter whether the information is given by an individual or a group or even a news and is not a verdict nor a proven information. To prove it comes after the police investigation and enquiry and is confirmed and verdict given only by the court. Why they hesitate is not understood and why people should hesitate to go to the police also is strange. Why not technology come to help? We can make complaints filing online. I hope the government will listen to this. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">I request all the right thinking people to write your ideas and suggestions to Judge Usha Mehra Commission set up for this purpose, you can send your email to </span><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;">usha.mehracommission@nic.in</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">or through </span><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">fax at 011-23093750</span><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"> latest by 10th of January, 2013. The official site is: http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=91235 </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Coming to technology, I wonder why many times we fail to notice the advancements in technology and use them in right way. When smart phones can do so much why we cannot use them or develop gadgets which can alert police when women are in trouble? You can even keep an emergency messaging draft which can be simultaneously send to police as well as your dear and near ones. Also giving out GPRS locations to your family will be of great use. I have ideas for gadgets which can reduce crimes and will write to the government. Let me see whether they are genuinely interested in using such simple cheaper yet powerful weapons to curtail such activities. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Tribute to Subramanya Bharathi, a Tamil poet, revolutionary and Freedom Fighter.</span><br />
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Today 11th December, is the birth anniversary of Subramanya Bharathi or Fondly called as Bharathiar. his parents gave himn the name Chinnaswamy Subramanya Bharathi. Celebrations of his birthday might be subdued but those who know about him get inspiration by his very name. He was called "Mahakavi" meanss great poet. He was a cartoonist (the first one in Tamil Nadu, I suppose), a poet, journalist, a visionary, a revolutionist and a patriot. I was inspired by his writings even as a child. Though he was born in a so called upper caste ( so called, yes, I do not believe in caste system), he rose against the caste system and even hated by his own people. He was well versed in many languages including English, French, Telugu, Bengali, Hindi, Kutchi, Sanskrit besides Tamil. His series of songs for the babies make us remember why we should mentor them young. He teaches them saying "There is no caste and to talk of big or small is a sin", but even today in the land which boasts of<br />
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him and tradition, the caste system is not abolished!. He was a rebel too. when the caste system which prevented him even to keep a mustache, he did so and was greatly inspired by Bhagat Singh and thus adopted to headgear. He sang several sangs which made the British fear and his writings in Swadesamitran, a daily of those days. He was in poverty in spite of many opportunities which he could have grabbed. He fed the sparrows and crows when the household ran out of grains. This saddened his wife Chellamma. Then he sang a song "Crows and sparrows are of our caste" thus showing his love for animals. Even in such poverty, his prayer was " Having made a good Veena ( a music instrument), anyone will throw it in the dust?. Tell me my goddess, You have made me born with a bright knowledge; give me a power that I can live fruitfully for this world". These lines had always inspired me and these words have become my prayer too. I am not here to write his biography as many have written that, but to remember a great man and to inspire the younger generations in his teachings. Now there are many claims that joining the rivers of India is someone's idea but originally Bharthi had put forward it. He might be a Tamil by birth but he saw the whole nation as one. His famous song where he says "In the moon light by river Sind, with the women of Kerala, singing in a beautiful language called Telugu, we will go around in boat". The same song brings out the bravery of Maratha and their poetry and the need to give ivory from the south as gift to them. He was no doubt a true nationalist. Today, we see many leaders living for themselves and making fortune by dividing the people and country in the name of caste, region, religion and language. Can we all unite? He also predicted the importance of lunar science those days in one of his poetry. He wanted our country to advance in technology too. His song "No fear, no fear, even if the sky has to fall on our heads, we have no fear" will wake up even the weak minded persons. His thoughts on freedom of women is still not achieved. "We will burn the habit of degrading women" he said but we read and see news about molestation and burning the bride. If we are not going to change our country a better place to live in and a country with pride people, all our celebrations are waste. I want to give this call to all my brothers and sisters of our country, especially youth. How many of you can raise up? Can we make a commitment today? </div>
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<b><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;">Tribute to Milkmen's Angel of India - Dr. Varghese Kurian</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="background-color: white; color: blue;">"Anand Milk Union Limited, the acronym for Amul owes greatly to him. However, when he wanted to visit them the official red-tape delayed him for hours. He sadly remembers it in an interview that "the very people for whom he worked, has not backed him and went on to say "It is life". This greatly touched me. I too several times did so much good to others in helping or in mentoring the students and even giving free training and spending hours with them but, they behave in thankless way and leave even without a word many times. If such great persons could take it at his stride, so I too need to learn it that way was my after thought. He was called "milk Man of India" by many but I felt he should be rightly called "Milkman's Angel". </span></b><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02836494712728500605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802041132951581516.post-27753774370788518752012-08-19T01:36:00.001-07:002012-08-19T01:36:28.704-07:00Geomarinebiotech: Recent Exodus of people of North East from major I...<a href="http://geomarinebiotech.blogspot.com/2012/08/recent-exodus-of-people-of-north-east.html?spref=bl">Geomarinebiotech: Recent Exodus of people of North East from major I...</a>: Recent Exodus of people of North East from major Indian Cities I was shocked to read and hear news that several thousands of workers, pro...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02836494712728500605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802041132951581516.post-15826955070850261842012-08-19T01:22:00.000-07:002012-08-19T01:22:40.297-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #351c75;"><b>I was shocked to read and hear news that several thousands of workers, professionals and students left major cities like Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune and Chennai. The reason: rumours of the possible attach on the people of North East living in these cities after 20th of August. Recently it was also found out by intelligence that doctored videos of torture of Muslim in Assom was going through MMS. South Indian cities and especially Chennai being boasted to be the safest in India could not stop this exodus. </b></span><br />
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<b style="color: #351c75;">This is possibly one of the largest Exodus after partition. There is no official number of people who left the major cities, though from </b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Scene at Bangalore: Courtesy The New Indian Express</span><br />
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<b style="color: #351c75;">Bangalore alone till now about 30,000 persons have left. Police in Hyderabad denies any major exodus though truth will be known only to them. In my opinion in each city around at least 2000 per day would have made it to about 10,000 in the last few days in each city, probably putting it about 1,00,000 from all Southern cities including Pune. </b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #351c75;">What went wrong cannot be found out only from the recent news on SMS rumours and MMS. This exodus is definitely and aftermath of recent Assom Violence. The problem was between the local Bodos and the Muslims, who mostly migrated from Bangladesh illegally. This led to the displacement of about 4,00,000 from their homes. Killing of some Muslims in this violence was used by miscreants - there is a theory of Pakistan's involvement in this- to spread panic in other cities. The affected are probably the ones who had no hand in any violence nor really all belonging to Bodo community. As many in the North used to think all who live in South India are Madrasis, one community is mistaken for whole North Easters people. Many from Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and Nagaland were also affected by this mindless rumors. Mumbai protest turned Violence on 11th August, 2012 also added fuel to this situation. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #351c75;">One thing that is clear is that this problem in the North East is now new and all successive governments had done nothing to bring permanent peace in this region. I had written many posts elsewhere for the ending of 11 years of fast by the Iron lady of Manipur, Irom Sharmila. O, that wonderful pristine mounts and nature at best at North East should witness the tears and unrest all these years is very sad. As an Indian I cannot but cry for my brothers and sisters. </span></b><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;"><b>What is the need of the hour? The recent news of rumors spreading to New Delhi is not good at all. I do not know whether the Government in the Centre and State governments concerned are taking these issues seriously enough. Someone wrote that these people who go back in pain might turn angry. I do not know what the person meant. it could mean anger against Muslims in their region. We cannot even think of a civil war like situations in India. All right thinking Indians should assure each other of our love, concern and commitment for harmony. All local welfare associations and NGOs should gather the people of North East through their local associations and provide moral support. They should be aided by the police department. </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;"><b>We need more and more not just right thinking but right acting people in this country to bring harmony, trust and peace. If your dream is a developed India, you cannot neglect what wrong goes on around you. </b></span><br />
<b style="color: #351c75;">I can tell with certainty that India is for all Indians. If someone think that these migrant workers have eaten our resource, let me tell you that the local did not want to work hard or work for less what you paid. </b><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;"><b>Therefore while they benefited from unemployment in their State, others gained by their labor. Colleges and Universities in the Southern States which boasted of providing better education attracted the students from these region and gained economically. Of course these students too had better opportunity by coming down to Southern States. Did we not then see a "Win-win"? There is always a give and take everywhere and everyone of us need to realize this. Otherwise the Independence Day we celebrated a few days ago is just a tokenism without any meaning. </b></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02836494712728500605noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802041132951581516.post-79812732850032708902012-08-13T08:53:00.001-07:002012-08-13T08:53:59.025-07:00Geomarinebiotech: London Olympics - ReflectionsThe Olympics-2012 in...<a href="http://geomarinebiotech.blogspot.com/2012/08/london-olympics-reflections-in-london.html?spref=bl">Geomarinebiotech: London Olympics - Reflections<br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">When the contingent of 83 from the Indian continent went to London our media started the hypes. One called the program as "Go for Gold" while the other major channel called it " Gold Rush". True everyone rushed for gold but no one garnered it. The dedicated songs and emotional outbursts are common phenomenon in Indian sports courtesy Indian mass media. Not just hypes but many times promoting a few as the most probables and leaving others. </span></b></div>
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<a href="http://img.ibtimes.com/www/data/images/full/2012/08/03/293347.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="India's silver medal winner Vijay Kumar poses with his silver medal won in the men's 25m rapid fire pistol shooting event at the London 2012 Olympic Games" border="0" height="209" src="http://img.ibtimes.com/www/data/images/full/2012/08/03/293347.jpg" width="320" /></a><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">There were controversies in the Tennis arena, as to which team was the probable medal winner. Boppana and Bhupathi had lost to the French pair in a poor way. With the lower rating Vishnu Vardhan did a commendable job along side Leander Paes though they did not win a medal. In badminton all eyes were on Saina but many failed to notice the dark horse, Kashyap Paruppalli. He went down valiantly fighting the No.1 </span></b><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> seed Lee Chong Wee. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">We often make hype on a few like Sania, Gagan, Vijayakumar, .but fail to notice or encourage others. Whether the glory we showered during the previous </span>Olympics at Beijing <span style="font-family: inherit;"> on Abinav Bindra has become null and void is not known. Tinu Luka's qualification in Quarter finals in 800 meters is no event at all also is not known to me. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Though Gagan's bronze indicated the start of glory for India, the final momentum was won by Sushil and Vijaykumar at the end. As any Indian or even more than many I am happy and proud. Many nights were spent for following these events. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">With 6 medals in our bag it is </span>defiantly<span style="font-family: inherit;"> a time to celebrate. With 83 athletes and 13 events and for a country of the size with 1.21 billion, is this enough is the next question that haunts. We had won doubled our tally compared to the previous Olympics is the boast. What if one had one 23 and now another 3 which makes it only to 26 but not double. Two medals can be boasted as double compared to only one. When asked about whether more medals are good or gold is good to Carl Lewis about Indian performance (CNN IBN interview), he said more medals will produce more heroes in India. He was graceful and mature in saying so. As Indians, can we be </span>contented with our achievements? USA got 110 last time and now only 104 , does it say it performed bad? Last time China topped it and now USA. </b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Jamaica's 12 medal tally is indeed a proud moment for that country. How can anyone forget "Bolt from the sky" who showed </span>arrogance and boasting in talk but proved so also. Where we can find a Michael Phelp in our country? Is not Serena's dominance <span style="font-family: inherit;"> enjoyable by all? The grace of synchronized swimming or rhythmic </span>gymnastics is worth watching many times. <span style="font-family: inherit;"> Why certain countries rule certain games? What is our national game? Did you say Hockey? Where is the key to get through a commendable position? If there was a clay medal, for sure Indian hockey team would have deserved it. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">When will we stand tall in these games or when we can even host an Olympics? Where do we go wrong?</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Just throwing money may not be an answer unless one does it scientifically. Being happy is good but worrying and working hard for going to the next stage is urgent and important. Now instead of "Go India, Go" slogan we need to say "Move on India, Move on!" </span></b></div>
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Ten years have passed after we witnessed the 9/11 events
that shook the world. When I was thinking of writing this blog, I read an
exclusive interview of Mr.Obama to The Times of India. I thought it would be
appropriate to quote it as it reflected my thoughts too. Here is the part of
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“On this 10th anniversary of the <span style="color: black;"><a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/terrorist-attacks"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">terrorist attacks</span></a></span>
of September 11, 2001, we remember that 9/11 was not only an attack on the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">United States</st1:country-region></st1:place>,
it was an attack on the world and on the humanity and hopes that we share. <br />
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We remember that among the nearly 3,000 innocent people lost that day were
hundreds of citizens from more than 90 nations. They were men and women, young
and old, of many races and faiths. On this solemn anniversary, we join with
their families and nations in honoring their memory. <br />
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We remember with gratitude how ten years ago the world came together as one.
Around the globe, entire cities came to a standstill for moments of silence.
People offered their prayers in churches, mosques, synagogues and other places
of worship. And those of us in the <span style="color: black;"><a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/United-States"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">United States</span></a></span>
will never forget how people in every corner of the world stood with us in
solidarity in candlelight vigils and among the seas of flowers placed at our
embassies. <br />
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We remember that in the weeks after 9/11, we acted as an international
community. As part of a broad coalition, we drove <span style="color: black;"><a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Al-Qaeda"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">al-Qaida</span></a></span>
from its training camps in <span style="color: black;"><a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Afghanistan"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Afghanistan</span></a>,</span>
toppled the <span style="color: black;"><a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Taliban"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Taliban</span></a></span>, and
gave the Afghan people a chance to live free from terror. However, the years
that followed were difficult and the spirit of global partnership we felt after
9/11 frayed.”</div>
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The emotional gathering of people at ground zero and the
markings of the names on the tablets, of the 3000 that laid their lives for no
fault of theirs was moving my heart. Not long ago what we witnessed at our own
capital too only increased my pain. There is a lesion we need to learn from the
Americans. The loss of 3000 people made more than 5 million men and women to
take up the uniform. It united whole <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">United States of America</st1:place></st1:country-region>. Before
this anniversary, they saw to it that the man behind this was eliminated. A
determination that made them achieve this. I salute this country which stands
tall even in calamities. US, I stand by you on this day along with billions of
my fellow Indians.</div>
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This day, we all need to take up an oath that we will stand
for our country and for the united fight against global terrorism. Youngsters
should become more responsible and help our security forces and intelligence to
fight against terrorism. The government should take serious efforts in
combating terrorism. Absence of even CCTV cameras in sensitive areas and non-maintenance
of metal detectors and carelessness in securities are unforgivable acts. As
written in my previous blog, why that we lack in technology or use of available
technology? Can we not develop program which can detect unusual activities and
send alarm? I think, a simple program in the camera software could do this. Or
is it that bomb sniffing dogs can only do so after the blasts or we have only a
few in the country that we need to spare them only for the rarest instances?
Can we not recruit more trainers and more dogs as well as recruit more
intelligent officers and task force? This in one way, solves unemployment problem
and help us combating terrorism too. </div>
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TV channels too need to be sensible in reporting news. They
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There is a lot that can be done by the general public. The
real heroes will crop up from these unknown soldiers is my strong belief.
Compulsory military training to all youth from 20 to 25 years might be the need
of the day. Protecting the <span> </span><span> </span>whistle blowers is the responsibility of the government.
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Our laws too need to change. While the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">US</st1:place></st1:country-region> could just
fly into another country and eliminate the terrorist without any legal
proceedings, why we keep our fingers crossed on a terrorist who was caught red
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Can these lesions and instances unite Indians? Write to me
your feelings or concerns or ideas, etc., You can comment here or send me mails
with your name, email ID and phone number. If you like send us your photo, so
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02836494712728500605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802041132951581516.post-9025578111965743012011-08-28T01:04:00.000-07:002011-08-28T22:23:58.277-07:00Nation's proud moment<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWXlPLzsRsl-fArjvm0t2XId6GfWEZbLF0ODoVQwjVUPqgANSrNcDPMFb0aPfpLyEvexSe-v2ACUDd0rixnNQ6o-59KF7xZXwhi_WvlOrZqUSGlREbM57MzJo_bxMnz4g2fFYbqlfLtwtF/s1600/Anna+Hazare.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWXlPLzsRsl-fArjvm0t2XId6GfWEZbLF0ODoVQwjVUPqgANSrNcDPMFb0aPfpLyEvexSe-v2ACUDd0rixnNQ6o-59KF7xZXwhi_WvlOrZqUSGlREbM57MzJo_bxMnz4g2fFYbqlfLtwtF/s1600/Anna+Hazare.jpg" /></a></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Nation's Proud Movement</span></b><br />
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" closure_uid_877ops="119" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The whole nation went into euphoria yesterday. The "Sense of the House Resolution” on the acceptance of Jan Lokpal was unanimously passed by all the parliamentarian shedding their party differences. Some immediately claimed it is the victory for our parliamentary democracy, while there was jubilation at Ramlila Ground that it is the victory for Anna. When finally Shri. Anna Hazare spoke it attributed it to the people of <country-region w:st="on"><place w:st="on">India</place></country-region>. This shows the maturity of the leader. The nation had seen many ups and downs during the last 15 days, even before Anna started his fast. Both the major political parties namely Congress and BJP, accusing each other as well as Team Anna finding fault with Government and vice versa. Even US advised the Government to allow Mr. Anna Hazare to take up the fast. There were skepticism or at least doubts in the minds of many whether things could be achieved this way. The world closely watched <country-region w:st="on"><place w:st="on">India</place></country-region> and the development. They thought <country-region w:st="on">India</country-region> might follow the footsteps of what went on or going on in <city w:st="on">Libia</city>, <country-region w:st="on">Egypt</country-region> or <country-region w:st="on"><place w:st="on">Sudan</place></country-region> and there could be unrest. We proved them all wrong. Not long ago, even many Indians swore that Gandhian ideas are not relevant anymore. Now is the proof and we as a Nation proved Gandhian agitation works. Thanks to Anna’s untiring fight. While the debates go on in many TV channels about whose victory it is, let us celebrate the victory as ours. Now, the politicians should have learnt a lesion too that they are elected by the people to serve the people and the powers are given to them and not they have acquired by their might. All the while we had been taught that voting is a sacred duty of every Indian, but now we also know our duty to question the elected. If the elected is superior, those who elect them are mighty. This is not to underestimate our parliamentary system which was brought in by our leaders and the law makers who toiled several nights to bring in the constitution. I know some civil activists too talked in insulting way about all our politicians. In the spur of moment all talk some rubbish. It is also a good leader’s attitude to forgive and forget. I request our TV channels, who did give us an yeomen service to bring this movement to the forefront, not to dig the past and accuse some and call names. This is a time to celebrate and a time to move on. As Anna Hazare told the mass, just wearing a cap with inscription “I am Anna” will not make them Anna but they need to keep certain things in mind and he went on to list them out as: </span></span></div><span style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" closure_uid_877ops="119" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><ul><li>There should be no difference in what you say and what you do</li>
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</ul></span></span><div closure_uid_877ops="136"><span style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" closure_uid_877ops="119" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> While we all celebrate the victory, rededicating ourselves to the cause is important. We need to realize that all of us had a part in the corruption in smaller or bigger way. When I think of my father who was a Superintendent of Central Excise who stood for purity in his work and have not even touched a tea from his clients, I have fallen short in not being so perfect. The pressures of the modern life, the compulsions of the surrounding, political system, etc., are all definitely the reason, yet there is a need for us to stand. The victory which we got in a non-violent way has taught us that this is the way. We can recall how, many organizations and political parties fought for their rights by burning buses and affecting public life. While celebrating the victory, let us also realize the wake up call given by Mr.Anna Hazare. I wrote many messages in the past few days on many social networks for saving Anna’s life. Now I breath a sigh of relief that everything ended well with a great note. I know fully well, still we have miles to go. This will be possible only if all of us work together and work tirelessly.</span></span></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02836494712728500605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802041132951581516.post-44903494409348635412011-07-24T13:10:00.000-07:002011-07-24T13:19:02.430-07:00Norway Blasts and shoot out- Memorial service thereafter<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><img height="179" src="http://video.cas.sk/static//videosk/96/4/0/964046_d87204_image.jpg" width="320" /><br />
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We as a country which had experienced terror knows the pain of terror. A recent bomb blasts and a shoot out by a freak youth killed over 90 persons. Those who killed in the Utoeya island are all youth. The initial news was that about 7 persons died and several injured in the twin blasts near prime minister's office in Oslo, the capital of Norway. In a few hours, another shocking news came on a man shooting the youth from Labour Party Youth Camp and the youth had very little option of escape routs. Investigations revealed that the man who was responsible is not an Al-Qaeda or any terrorist organization but a Norwegian who expressed his views against muslims, especially those of the immigrants in the country. Why kill these youth? The Labour party seem to support immigrants in the region. Some observes note that this might be the beginning of unrest in Europe. A country like Norway which has never seen terrorism is utterly shocked.<br />
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I watched the memorial service for the departed live on CNN, which gave an emotional moment.<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg addressed hundreds of mourners gathered at Oslo Cathedral. He mentioned it was a national tragedy and the youth were known to many including himself. The </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Norwegian</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"> King Harald and Queen Sonja also attended the service and were found weeping during the service. I have not seen many of our leaders seen weeping in tragedies though they make brave speeches condemning the terror. The country responding to the terror with a mass and an attempt in wiping the grief is something worth mentioning. The memorial was labelled "Mass of Grief and Hope". My previous blog on Mumbai blasts talked about our failing hope. Now, it is time that we developed hope and also faced terror with new preparedness. The terror </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">In the era of globalization and mobility, we all need to live accommodating each other, accepting multicultural nature of the world, adjusting among the different races. Otherwise, the world we live will be a grave yard and cannot be a peaceful one. Let us all make this world a paradise to live happily and peacefully. We pray for all the innocent who lost their lives and the families who lost their near and dear ones. </span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02836494712728500605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802041132951581516.post-29933630639563403032011-07-17T02:14:00.000-07:002011-07-19T00:04:50.023-07:00The Blasts that made a hole in our FaithOn the eve of 13th July, 2011, 3 consecutive blasts shook the city of Mumbai again after the shock we had during 26/11 in 2008. Three of the crowded places in Mumbai city namely Zavery Bazar, Opera House and Kabutarkhana in Dadar were the target this time. It took a toll of 19 innocent people and injuring 130 or more. The gory scenes brought out by the news media shocked me. What type of reactions and response that would have gone through the minds of the people of India could well be imagined. The one that gripped me initially was a deep sadness. Like a mumbaikar, though I am not one, I felt why again Mumbai. After thought made me think, "do we want that other places too should be hit?". Oh, no, we cannot think of these tragedies any more. After an initial sadness, there was a deep anger as many of the mumbaikar expressed in the interviews to the media. When we talk of anger, we have to ask the question, anger on whom. The cowardice of the terrorists to take the innocent life and then hiding from the law is the greatest anger of all. However, there are other genuine angers too: on the inability of the police, intelligence, failure of the local as well as Central government to provide safety to its citizens and the list can extend to National Intelligence Bureau, Home ministry and in particular Home minister or whoever makes a statement at that time trying to politicize the issue or on hospitals which do not handle the situation properly or even on media which is irresponsible in the reporting or making sensationalizing of the gory scenes, etc., And finally the anger should turn on ourselves too for being mute to all and being impotent.<br />
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The event for sure has created a hole in the Faith of the Mumbaikar in particular and in all Indians in general. I could see a mistrust among many interviewed and people seem to have lost faith in decent life. Many people were heard saying "we thank God if we safely return home every evening". Thanking God is a good part of course, but the bad part is that we have come to accept this as a reality. Does the government have a strong will in putting a full stop on this? <br />
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After all the initial emotions that engulfed me, I started thinking as a scientist and a socially responsible individual. "What need to be done to do away such happenings in the future and what the common man who thinks he has no say in any matters concerning things like this or corruption needs to do" is the biggest question before us. <br />
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There are many things that came to my mind. For example the top police officials mentioned that in such crowded places analysing CCTV footage is near impossible. CCTV is no doubt a big boon for finding out the culprit after the blast. Can we stop this on time? When even the children play with compact cameras which have face recognition and smile recognition technologies, can we not develop the technology to find out unusual activities? Fro example, if a person moves around suspiciously for a longer time in the same place, alerts can be sent to the nearest police station as well as the Control Room with the footage or when some one bends to keep some objects, the alerts can be given. Even the cameras can have a capability to focus on persons showing strange behaviours. Did we also consider having cameras that can pick up images during dark nights with IR capabilities? Those with technology capabilities can definitely develop these gadgets easily. I really do not know whether RAW has knowledge on these technologies or they are working on such research areas, etc.,<br />
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Can Government initiate to establish an Institute to work on "Anti Terrorism Research"? I do not need to elaborate on the various divisions it needs to have. No subject is unwanted here. Experts from all areas such as Engineers of various kind, chemists, biologists, physicists, aeronautical engineers, mathematicians, forensic experts, psychologists, doctors, sociologists and many others are required here. <br />
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"Ammonium Nitrate" has now become a household name after all these attacks. The news that a regulation will be brought about is late though. As a person with the knowledge of plant biology and chemistry I can think of many options. Why at all ammonium nitrate as fertilizer? There are many ammonium containing fertilizers available as well as nitrate containing fertilizers. Also we talk of biofertilizers but could not bring out effective biofertilizers for nitrogen fixing to dissuade farmers from chemical fertilizers. I do not want to go into the details of the problems many biofertilizer industries go through with regulations. Probably my friend Mallikarjun will be able to talk about it more on this subject of biofertilizer industries. <br />
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The purpose of this blog is to invite your suggestions. I also want people who can really contribute something fruitfully for this mission. I had been emphasizing on many occasions and in many places about a Civilian Task Force which can raise up to the occasions in the Peace Time Problems of the country. This can be done easily by the volunteers from the civilians. Government could provide necessary help in terms of training and support. I am ready to share my idea too on the structure and functioning of such units. Any takers?<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzPSiQqc7uapWa6pXAekHVsydODbu13lTjERPrywul1HEoDPTyTPhqiUQF2isd6S6U80Joj5FBoyaRDKorXWW2rlbG0iX12jo5k29wjfVh66DU3ogwznzhzWVJEPda30dwXNuBHL3iQm1V/s1600/Mumbai-Blast-2011-300x257.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzPSiQqc7uapWa6pXAekHVsydODbu13lTjERPrywul1HEoDPTyTPhqiUQF2isd6S6U80Joj5FBoyaRDKorXWW2rlbG0iX12jo5k29wjfVh66DU3ogwznzhzWVJEPda30dwXNuBHL3iQm1V/s1600/Mumbai-Blast-2011-300x257.jpg" /></a></div>Please do pass on this blog to your friends / relatives or whomsoever who is responsible. Are we not forwarding mails which are superstitious in nature or funny in nature or just for time pass? This is the time, we need to stand up. I express my solidarity with the Mumbaikars at this stage. This is not just about Mumbai, but it could spread anywhere and everywhere. My dear friends, I request you to think, not as someone who knows more but as a weak person suffering from shocks and crying for my nation. Will you not help me and my country?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02836494712728500605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802041132951581516.post-27192200150513045802011-04-03T12:19:00.000-07:002011-04-03T12:22:09.495-07:00(World) Cup of Joy<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">In India cricket is the second religion for many. The incidence in the past few days, created a lot of emotion, expectation, doubts, and brought 1.21 billion Indians on one side. Winning Pakistan was like a great personal achievement for many. At the end of the winning, the whole nation reverberated with applause and shouts of joy along with crackers. Even on a festival like Diwali one cannot hear crackers being burst at the same time by all. That is why probably they call cricket a religion in India. Finally the long awaited moment came last night. One of the best sides just like Pakistan or Australia, Srilanka was the side to be taken on stride in the final. After 28 years, the history was repeated, and Dhoni's magic weavers earned the distinction of the only team to have won the cup in their own land. The talk on this is going to be continued for days to come in many TV Channels, in many street corners, many offices, many homes. I join the billions in congratulating Team India. A observations made me happy. The whole team unanimously dedicated the victory to the master batsman Sachin Tendulkar, without taking the credit to themselves. Sachin on his part dedicated it to the Nation.The coach Gary Kirsten erupted with Joy with the Dhoni's winning sixer, as if his own country had won. This shows his involvement in the team's shaping and its winning. I extend my greetings and congratulations to Gary Kirsten too. A good guru is always interested in the welfare and achievement of the disciples and will be happy when they achieve as if the achievement is his own. Many more people have contributed to this win too, such as the ground staff, security forces, medical team, organizers and the cheering audience.<br />
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The greatest achievement in this World Cup is the uniting force that brought the whole India together, irrespective of their religion, region, party affiliation, caste, creed or rich or poor. I have never seen this unity among the whole nation. I wish this unity is kept alive forever. An after thought too, came to my mind that why this type of unity is not seen when we celebrate Independence day or Republic day. If our energies are pooled together and work together for this Nation, who can ever beat India? Can we make a committment that in the times of needs, we will raise up, be it in helping the accident victims or helping people during the national calamities or helping the suppressed and oppressed? Can our cup of joy overflow with this committement? <br />
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Note: If anyone feels that you make that committment today, say yes or share your thoughts.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02836494712728500605noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802041132951581516.post-426501548867411032011-03-13T12:28:00.000-07:002011-03-13T12:28:32.072-07:00Japan, We stand by you..<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">One of the worst earthquakes and tsunamis seen in the history of mankind had struck Japan last Friday. When we witnessed the shake on TV, the world too shook. Japan, having suffered from the nuclear bomb during the world war, recovered but saw several earthquakes being in the earthquake prone zone. Every time, they learnt a lesson and developed better technologies to withstand earthquakes. Nature proved it is supreme. Shendai is worst hit in the whole episode. Thousands have lost their lives and million lost their homes.<br />
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This is a time when there is a need for the whole world to stand with them. Even in the heart breaking scenes, there were a few observations which did not escape my eyes. Within a few days, people of Tokyo had resumed their work. During calamity too, they used restraint and calm. Unlike many incidences in other places of the world, where, people go on stampede for getting food or medicines or fight among themselves or a few go on looting, there was discipline. Another striking thing was their media did not show gory scenes of dead bodies and body parts to create sympathy or cash on the calamity. Anywhere else, media would have done this. I have seen this in TVs including many Indian TV channels. I bow to you Japan. I am sure that you will raise up again. Japan, we stand by you.<br />
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In any calamity and untoward events, we are carried away by emotion. A little after thought will raise several issues. If such events recur, what we need to do? Can country like India can take it? The answer is clear that we are not fully prepared for this type of eventuality. This type of event can only be tackled by many expert groups. Government needs to gear up first. Medical and paramedical forces, several types of engineers, police, army, social workers, people to provide food, medicines, water, sanitation workers and the list will go on.<br />
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What is the role of civilians? Civilians need to raise up for the occasion. Training in the areas of first aid, fire fighting, simple rescue methods, communication methods, etc., need to be taught at the school level itself. Involving the youngsters is important. There was a time, Red Cross was active in schools, now it becomes a mere formality. Homeguards were also seen on night patrol and now they are probably the endangered species. Now, we need to realize the importance for raising a Civilian Task Force, who can raise up for the occasion. Can the NGOs, think loud on this? How many altruist persons are ready to stand up for this cause?<br />
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I know today there would have been quite a many celebrations across our country too. This is the 100th Anniversary which is worth celebrating. Probably many a women would have accused men for all these and cursed them too? I am not here to argue with them. What is the need of the day is more important to us. To be very frank, I do not want to spend much time praising Indra Nooyi or Kiran Mazumdar Shaw or Pratibha Patil, for they have achieved their heights and no one can stop them. I know, in our society there are many privileged women who can achieve great heights and they keep moving ahead and many women's clubs are filled with them. My concern is about the underprivileged and those who do not know what they can and should do.<br />
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Very often I see the girls in Biosciences sacrifice their studies for the sake of marriage. About 70% of biotech students are women but among them only about 5 to 10 % take up a career in biosciences. This is not just a loss for the women but also for the country. It is a type of Brain Drain. All education and money spent on them just go waste. Who is to blame, the students, parents, companies who do not give opportunities or our society as a whole?<br />
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On this special day, while wishing all of you, I do wish to give a few advises to the young women. Do not think, that all men are deterrent to your progress. Men and women are just part of the big humanity and they need to go together holding hands to achieve great things for the humanity. Nor, you think that all women who talk big on stages and have organizations which boast to bring changes, are going to help you ( I do have respect for the truly working NGOs who changed the life of many). Probably the men who show true concerns are also your great friends. More than anything, do not expect any sympathy or concessions and someone to come and rescue from the clutches, which many times you had put it on yourself. <br />
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Believe in yourself and never think that womanhood is a curse. Also women should know the truth that many a times an enemy for a woman is another woman. Mother-in-law Vs. Daughter-in-law stories still sell even on TV shows but very few times you would have come across Father-in-law Vs. Daughter-in-law feuds. Yesterday's daughter-in-law is today's Mother-in-law and today's daughter-in-law is tomorrow's mother-in-law. Problems are many times due to what the society thinks as right. Illiteracy, superstitions, false religious believes and chauvinism are the cause for the problem. <br />
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To my fellow men too I need to give a few advises. Do not think in the same way as our forefathers have thought regarding women. Do not hesitate to be a rebel in opposing dowry even if you need to fight your own family. At the same time, you need not look at a woman treating them like a weakling or who needs your sympathy, but treat them as your equal.<br />
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Let us not wait for a society that great leaders and poets like Subramanya Bharathi dreamt of, but help build it.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02836494712728500605noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802041132951581516.post-64121094066839877672011-03-05T23:15:00.000-08:002011-03-05T23:15:56.880-08:00Geomarinebiotech: Tribute to Sir. C.V.Raman<a href="http://geomarinebiotech.blogspot.com/2011/02/tribute-to-sir-cvraman.html?spref=bl">Geomarinebiotech: Tribute to Sir. C.V.Raman</a>: "Today we celebrate Science day in India, rightly so on the birthday of the only Indian who lived in India and won Nobel Prize for Science (P..."Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02836494712728500605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802041132951581516.post-41808185372924344222011-03-05T23:14:00.000-08:002011-03-05T23:14:30.848-08:00Geomarinebiotech: A Tribute to Thomas Alva Edison<a href="http://geomarinebiotech.blogspot.com/2011/02/tribute-to-thomas-alva-edison.html?spref=bl">Geomarinebiotech: A Tribute to Thomas Alva Edison</a>: "Today we remember Edison who of course does not celebrate his birthday but the world does. He was born on February 11, 1847 and thus it is 1..."Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02836494712728500605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802041132951581516.post-81549766567758202342011-02-28T10:39:00.000-08:002011-02-28T10:39:33.540-08:00Tribute to Sir. C.V.Raman<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Today we celebrate Science day in India, rightly so on the birthday of the only Indian who lived in India and won Nobel Prize for Science (Physics) unlike other Indians who went away from India and became citizens of another country before winning the prize. <br />
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His father was a lecturer of mathematics and Physics. Sir. Chandrasekara Venkata Raman, was born in Tiruchirapalli in Tamil Nadu, India on 28th February, 1888. He studied his B.A. at Presidency College, Madras and won gold medal in physics for coming first. Later he obtained his M.A. Since jobs in science was not much those days he joined in Finance department. That did not stop him from his research and he spent his evening times in research in the lab of Association for the Cultivation of Science in Calcutta. <br />
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In 1917, he was offered professorship in Calcutta University in the department of Physics. He worked there for 15 years. He was elected to the Royal Society of London in 1924 and British government knighted him in 1929.<br />
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During his voyage to Europe, he was intrigued by the color of the sea which led him to discover the so called Raman Effect is a history many knows. In 1934 he was offered Directorship of the famous Indian Institute of Science, then known as Tata Institute. I remember when I was young I visited this institute several times. First time, when I went, I enquired many about IISc and to my surprise many answered in negative. Even when I expanded IISc, still it made no difference. Later a man explained that I should ask for "Tata Institute". <br />
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What makes a scientist if one asks, one answer could be the person's passion and the equally important one would be the keen observation. It is said when at 16 itself working with a Spectrometer in his college he observed a few diffraction rays and went on to publish his first paper. Therefore, I request the young researchers not to just look for what they are supposed to or asked to, but to go looking for unexpected things. His works were in many subjects such as acoustics, quantum property of photons, molecular scattering of X-rays, optics of colloids and physiology of vision. <br />
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Another important fact I would like to tell my young friends is, it is not very important to have great sophisticated instruments to work great things but work great things with even simple gadgets. It should be noted that even today we can construct a spectrometer with a few thousands of Rupees. It is with such simple instrument, he worked and discovered Raman Effect. For a genius, anything will become an instrument of research. <br />
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After his retirement from IISc, he established Raman Institute in 1949 where he worked till his death on November 21st, 1970. When I was yet a school boy, this news was broken to me by my father. This was one of the many inspirations for me in my career in science. It might seem crazy now, but this led me to talk of winning Nobel Prize in those childhood days. This of course made me look like a fool among my childhood friends.<br />
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Now as a mature person I know, a scientist does not work for a Nobel Prize but it is a recognition that comes later for the contribution of great people.<br />
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This Science Day, we should remember great Indian Scientists such as him. Not just to stop at that but, to learn how we need to motivate our youngsters in science and also get motivated in doing things which will bring accolades to our Nation.<br />
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Once while addressing the youngsters he said:<br />
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"I would like to tell the young men and women before me not to lose hope and courage. Success can only come to you by courageous devotion to the task lying in front of you and <em><span style="color: red;">there is nothing worth in this world that can come without the sweat of our brow.</span></em> I can assert without fear of contradiction that the quality of the Indian mind is equal to the quality of any Teutonic, Nordic or Anglo-Saxon mind. What we lack is perhaps courage, what we lack is perhaps driving force which takes one anywhere. We have, I think, developed an inferiority complex. I think what is needed in India today is the destruction of that defeatist spirit. We need a spirit of victory, a spirit that will carry us to our rightful place under the sun, a spirit which will recognize that we, as inheritors of a proud civilization, are entitled to a rightful place on this planet. If that indomitable spirit were to arise, nothing can hold us from achieving our rightful destiny."<br />
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I bow my head to you, the great man on your birthday. I take this opportunity to invite youngsters who have great interest in science to do things that make our country proud and to uplift the lives of millions across the world through inventions and innovations. Please do write about your views or share your ideas here.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02836494712728500605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802041132951581516.post-1496858034993838432011-02-19T07:58:00.000-08:002011-02-19T07:58:11.567-08:00Geomarinebiotech: A Tribute to Thomas Alva Edison<a href="http://geomarinebiotech.blogspot.com/2011/02/tribute-to-thomas-alva-edison.html?spref=bl">Geomarinebiotech: A Tribute to Thomas Alva Edison</a>: "Today we remember Edison who of course does not celebrate his birthday but the world does. He was born on February 11, 1847 and thus it is 1..."Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02836494712728500605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802041132951581516.post-36492902986561347822011-02-10T22:36:00.000-08:002011-02-10T23:10:25.105-08:00A Tribute to Thomas Alva Edison<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Today we remember Edison who of course does not celebrate his birthday but the world does. He was born on February 11, 1847 and thus it is 164th birthday. He had only 3 months formal education but rose up to a level that the history of science remembers. He had 1093 US patents besides many in UK, France and Germany. He started as a Newspaper boy. Who would have thought of hiring an old train coach to carry out scientific experiments at that age other than Edison? From there he rose up to become an entrepreneur who had many companies too including the present General Electricals. He is really qualified to be called an innovator because he knew how his inventions could be made into money. His invention of electric bulb, phonograph and kinetograph which is the forerunner of cinema are well known. However, he had laid his hands on many more such as fluorography, electric railway, etc. The interesting work in biology is he tried extraction of rubber from herbs and other small plants which yielded smaller amount of rubber. He has a patent on this too. though he did not succeed in finding a better substitute for rubber, his work did give an idea for people where not to look. After all he once said "If I find 10,000 ways something won't work, I haven't failed. I am not discouraged, because every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward. Just because something doesn't do what you planned it to do doesn't mean it's useless".<br />
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I had got inspiration from many scientists life in my childhood and Edison was one of them. I advise the youngsters who aspire to become an inventor should also know "Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration" as Edison put it. <br />
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He has lighted up many people's life whether they knew him or not. Life is all about achieving and however small one's contribution is, if it makes some one happy and better placed in life, it is our happy moment. Let us all get inspiration from his life and achievements.<br />
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Dr.T.Charles John Bhaskar<br />
Scientist & Social Activist</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02836494712728500605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802041132951581516.post-44073540966457418032011-02-01T05:09:00.000-08:002011-02-01T05:15:25.325-08:00From the Desk of our MD: Forgiveness<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
<strong>Forgiveness</strong><br />
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<strong>Forgiveness is often taken as a sign of weakness by the people being forgiven. Fogiveness is a strength. The one who forgave has won a moral score over the other. It is the forgiving who is being talked about as great than the one forgiven but not repented. Recently we heard that the widow of the slain Stuart Staines, Mrs. Gladys said she forgave the killer of her husband and young sons. There are a few things anyone cannot forget in life and it might irritate one for what injustice had been done. The forgiving nature is not easy to get. It grows with one slowly and takes a shape which becomes gigantic. It can make a person a great soul just like the Mahathma the Indian Nation gave the world. </strong><br />
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<strong>After all the hurt one carried and after a battle that went on in the heart and mind, finally one decides to forgive instead of punishing. At the end of it, there is a great relief. However, the hurt tries to reappear when the person who hurt thinks or talks that the person who forgave is a coward or it is his weakness. This is the next weapon one needs to face. I know this from my personal experiences. Let me tell you my friend, it is finally going to be the nature you developed over the years that is going to win. </strong><br />
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<strong>Ultimately, the erring person will be taught by the circumstances and the society. The Society will keep watching you though it may not support you. That is why the saying goes... to err is human and to forgive is divine.</strong><br />
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<strong>The time will make it known that the erring person one day needs to come to you to ask forgiveness. After all is it the one you are waiting for? No. It is yor moral victory which you achieved the moment you forgave. The peace you have instead of the hurt you carry all your life makes you a free and happy person. Why the person has not changed or when he will repent are not your botheration. Keep smiling and keep going! Someone too had watched you and changed and you became a role model. </strong><br />
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<strong>I want youngsters today to have no grudges and be forgiving.</strong> <br />
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Dr.T.Charles John Bhaskar<br />
Scientist & Social Activist</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02836494712728500605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802041132951581516.post-27498786427647110802011-01-31T21:11:00.000-08:002011-01-31T21:11:38.792-08:00From the Desk of our MD<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div align="justify"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbjFcCEqIWDwWGTDdnKOeNpIMX9mROt5W-CdeLjOBWUsNDvH4Q3KzBr-lu3TW4pctND4ijFGpPM49jvbR0RZWsLjl8zl4NR4WogzBeFvxlZ7QM9Q7snU9KU84F8mXll3cIiPvwP-42WCr4/s1600/passport+size+photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbjFcCEqIWDwWGTDdnKOeNpIMX9mROt5W-CdeLjOBWUsNDvH4Q3KzBr-lu3TW4pctND4ijFGpPM49jvbR0RZWsLjl8zl4NR4WogzBeFvxlZ7QM9Q7snU9KU84F8mXll3cIiPvwP-42WCr4/s200/passport+size+photo.JPG" width="154" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">This is my first address on this website. Let me first wish all of you a Very Happy and Prosperous New Year. This is the beginning of a new decade also. The last year saw many ups and downs in the economy, politics, government, industries, education, etc in our country and world at large. The new year is always welcomed with a new hope and we start the new year day with celebration and enthusiasm. Some people start the day with a prayer, some with exchanging the greetings to others, a few make resolutions for the coming year. I thought I will start it with a warm greetings to all, especially my colleagues and staff, our associates, clients, student community with which I had been passionately associated for years, our well-wishers, colleges and universities which had been always encouraging me and inviting me to be their chief guest or speaker or included me as a member of board of studies, mentor for their Technology Business Incubators or advisor or had collaborated with us in workshops and to my fellow countrymen and the brothers and sisters around the world.</span></b></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">Though due to limited resources and many problems, we had a slow progress in the last few years, our efforts had never been less. My dream of seeing our country as the Biotechnology Hub of the world is no doubt a larger vision and mission. This cannot be achieved by and individual or a small group is apparent. However, if all of us do not work tirelessly and contribute our bits and pieces to this great mission, things will have to wait for long. </span></b></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">Many biotechnology students find it difficult to get jobs when they just come out of the academics without any experience. Industries have their own reservations and fears in the recruitment and the educational institutions thrive to do something but there were no great breaks. I had been talking for a while on Industry- Institution collaborations to take an aggressive attempts to achieve this, though many such ideas exist only on paper. We are happy that last year we had recruited a new batch of young biotech professionals for skill development and placement through Skill Fairs conducted by Government of Tamil Nadu in association with Confederation of Indian Industries in various districts. On 5th of January, 2010, the new recruits are going to get their appointment letters through our Honorable Chief Minister Mr.M.Karunanidhi during a function organized at Centenary Auditorium of University of Madras. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13pt;">We are happy that we are the only Biotechnology Company in Tamil Nadu to have taken part in the Skill Fair conducted by the State Government and recruited candidates.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"> This January too, we will do so in certain other districts such as Ariyalur, Perambalur, Pudukkottai, Tuticorin, Ramanathapuram, Sivagangai, etc. We will work in close coordination with many educational institutions and universities in the coming days. </span></b></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">I would like to stress once again to my young team that only through the handwork and dedication, we can achieve several things. Do not think that we work only for our progress but we all work for the progress of this country as a whole. Work in such a way that you would bring in opportunities to several of your juniors who are still seeking for jobs as well as become role models for others to follow. I want all my team to enjoy first what they do and relish that we are a happy family with one great mission. </span></b></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">I wish to thank many but doing individually here will be almost impossible. It is your wishes and support that had sustained us all this while. We all do different things and yet have a common goal in achieving something for our Nation. It is only with collaborations and cooperation we can achieve seemingly impossible missions. </span></b></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">The company in the new year is going to launch a few new services and products. Innovative ideas are being worked out by our team to bring out a few nutraceutical products from the sea. Our sister company Indiainnovation.in will soon be launching an aggressive marketing and will cater to the needs of several industries and corporate and also conduct competitions for the students, encouraging them in innovation and creativity. </span></b></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">The new year also have a hope of introducing new supplies and service division to cater to the needs of biotech industries. </span></b></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">Women working in biotech industries and companies is still low and it is a major concern that many girls after completing their degrees accept it as a fact of life to get married and forget all their dreams in biotechnology and life sciences. One of my students doing MBA is studying on these issues. The women after gaining professional degrees and experience, not using their talents could amount to a brain drain too. Government has taken effort to bring such women who had a break in career into the mainstream again. Women who had a break in their career and have a PhD preferably or Post graduation in biotechnology or life sciences who is above 30 years can apply to us with their detailed Resume'. If you have an innovative idea and would like to work on that, we do encourage you. </span></b></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">We believe in the cooperation and collaboration rather than all working as isolated islands. We invite all right thinking people to join our effort. </span></b></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">Once again I wish you all a not only a Very Happy and Prosperous New Year and the new Decade but also an year filled with great Vision and Mission. Ultimately, we all work for the humanity and bring Joy to the World through innovative technologies. </span></b></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">Dr. T. Charles John Bhaskar </span></b></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">Scientist & Managing Director</span></b></div><div align="justify"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">Geomarine Biotechnologies (P) Ltd</span></b></div><div align="justify"> </div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02836494712728500605noreply@blogger.com0