These days, Indians are defying gravity - be it the white cricket balls launched from the wooden bats of cricketers at the Indian Premier League or the historic launch of the PSLV rocket recently which sent 10 satellites into orbit. The former has become quiet common these days with T20 cricket gaining popularity but the later is something which does not happen often. Only Russia, which managed to launch 13 satellites into space comes close to the feat. Rockets remind me of our former president Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. He was among the pioneering scientists in this field. I’m sure he must be very proud and delighted to hear the news… Read the rest of this entry »
Archive for April, 2008
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Apr
Learning from Kalam
20
Apr
Meeting Jamir…
Many people have had the opportunity to meet Dr SC Jamir after he became the Governor of Goa. I think it’s mainly because he’s holding a constitutional position which is less taxing as compared to his previous responibilities. I think he’s also kind enough to meet delegations and individuals espcially from Nagaland and gives them importance. So, last winter, while on a holiday in Goa, one sunny day I decided to head for the Raj Bhavan in Panjim. Read the rest of this entry »
In an e-mail interview with Kuknalim.com’s Yan Murry, Dr. Pimomo shares with us his journey to the United States, his vast experience as a teacher, the Virginia Tech killings, American system of education, and many other things. Read the rest of this entry »
Surviving the Winter of Violence
Since the appearance of part one of this essay last month, there have been more clashes between the two NSCN factions in which more soldiers were killed and others injured. According to Indo-Asia News Service, October 26, more than 200 soldiers have been killed on both sides in the last three years as a result of the “bitter turf war for territorial supremacy.”
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Apr
New Life
Tomorrow
When you wake up
and find grey clouds over your head
don’t try to look for sunshine
behind those clouds
But
Think
of the rain
that will soon pour down
to seep into your dry bones
and give you a new life.
(c) 2008 eyingz
