Rajasimha N. a student of Vidyavardhaka Pandit Nehru School was overjoyed when he got to know that he had scored 618 out of 625 in the SSLC examination.
According to him, he always tried to understand the concept taught in school and remember it. He used to study for about six to eight hours on a daily basis. In Maths he made sure that he knew all the formulae well, so that it helps in solving the problems easily. But, in social science, one needs to remember all the points, so he gave more importance to that subject.
His favorite subject is Mathematics. He chose Sanskrit rather than Kannada because he felt Sanskrit was a scoring subject.
His other interests are playing the Veena and watching cartoon films.
Monday, May 5, 2008
Sunday, May 4, 2008
The weather- vane versus our lifestyle
In Mangalore, summers are usually hot. One experiences cold showers during the summer itself due to the sweltering heat.
This time around, pitter-patter fell the rain drops much ahead of the timely onset of the summer. In March there were heavy rains.
In many parts of the country people die due to the heat. The Mangalore summer can be compared to the Bombay summer. The cities have similar weather. Heavy rains during the monsoons, a light winter and hot summer.
In Mangalore, there's not much of a winter to talk about. Come summer, people re-do their wardrobe. They wear light summer clothes, eat less heavy food and consume more water and ice-creams. In short, they chill out.
Some houses are more hot than others. Houses in localities that have high density of traffic and pollution are a veritable oven but others swathed in nature are less volatile.
So, it all depends on one's environment to detect how one takes the heat.
This time around, pitter-patter fell the rain drops much ahead of the timely onset of the summer. In March there were heavy rains.
In many parts of the country people die due to the heat. The Mangalore summer can be compared to the Bombay summer. The cities have similar weather. Heavy rains during the monsoons, a light winter and hot summer.
In Mangalore, there's not much of a winter to talk about. Come summer, people re-do their wardrobe. They wear light summer clothes, eat less heavy food and consume more water and ice-creams. In short, they chill out.
Some houses are more hot than others. Houses in localities that have high density of traffic and pollution are a veritable oven but others swathed in nature are less volatile.
So, it all depends on one's environment to detect how one takes the heat.
Saturday, May 3, 2008
India's naval edge to be tilted in China's favor
Satellite images of China's underground nuclear submarine base on Hainan Island near South China Sea have increased Indian anxiety over Beijing's growing naval dominance in the region.
Experts said the latest satellite images present an insight into the scale of activities at the base.
India fears. China will have a carrier in five years.
India has maintained naval edge in the region as it is the only country to operate a carrier that is an effective force multiplier and capable of meeting threats posed by nuclear powered ballistic missile submarines. While India has one aircraft carrier in its fleet, it hopes to add two more.
Naval officials said China's growing naval ambitions are a threat as it is the only country which has supplied nuclear technology to Pakistan, a move clearly aimed at keeping India engaged.
Experts said the latest satellite images present an insight into the scale of activities at the base.
India fears. China will have a carrier in five years.
India has maintained naval edge in the region as it is the only country to operate a carrier that is an effective force multiplier and capable of meeting threats posed by nuclear powered ballistic missile submarines. While India has one aircraft carrier in its fleet, it hopes to add two more.
Naval officials said China's growing naval ambitions are a threat as it is the only country which has supplied nuclear technology to Pakistan, a move clearly aimed at keeping India engaged.
France pushing for nuclear deal with India
Keen to have civil nuclear cooperation with India, France has said it was waiting for New Delhi to ink the safeguards agreement with IAEA.
French Ambassador Jerome Bonnafont said France favors civil nuclear cooperation with India and is waiting for New Delhi to sign the safeguards Agreement with IAEA and exemption from NSG.
A bilateral civil nuclear agreement between France and India on the lines of the Indo-US civil nuclear deal, is almost ready for signature by the two sides.
When referred to the political difficulties faced by the Manmohan Singh dispensation on the nuclear issue because of the Left opposition, Bonnafont refused to comment, saying it was for the government here to take a decision.
France which meets 80 per cent of its energy needs through nuclear power has always maintained that India should be brought into the international nuclear mainstream.
French Ambassador Jerome Bonnafont said France favors civil nuclear cooperation with India and is waiting for New Delhi to sign the safeguards Agreement with IAEA and exemption from NSG.
A bilateral civil nuclear agreement between France and India on the lines of the Indo-US civil nuclear deal, is almost ready for signature by the two sides.
When referred to the political difficulties faced by the Manmohan Singh dispensation on the nuclear issue because of the Left opposition, Bonnafont refused to comment, saying it was for the government here to take a decision.
France which meets 80 per cent of its energy needs through nuclear power has always maintained that India should be brought into the international nuclear mainstream.
Friday, May 2, 2008
Women rule the roost
In the Brahmakumari Ishwariya Vishwa-Vidyalaya, it is women who are in charge. Swami Prajapata Brahma founded Brahmakumari World Spiritual University in 1936, Mount Abu and put them in charge of propogating spirituality to the world. Men are a rare commodity in this set-up. They number about 100 to 200. The founder is a visionary who percieved their dormant potential decades earlier.
Swami Prajapata Brahma's view that unless women are educated in a general sense as well as spiritually, there can be no development in India has found fruition with 5000 Brahmakumari sisters actively running 2000 centres in India and abroad. Women with their ready sympathy, naturally compassionate nature are better teachers than men, it was felt.
Brahmakumaris teach of the faith of God not faith of any one religion.
Belief in Parmatma in today's age when erosion in faith and shraddha is wide-spread, is the driving-force of the organisation. Modern-day living is loosening family ties. Reversing this trend, practising a process of meditation by which the mind is made stable, unfazed by changing circumstances, tensions and ready to face the odds of life, is imparted to students.
Soul power, knowledge of self, purity of thought, word and deed are the other points which vouch for the organisation.
The organisation is a temple of attaining spiritual wisdom. The South Canara centres of the University, no different from the other centres dedicate themselves to teaching Rajyoga meditation, Godly teachings and peace of mind. The firm conviction is that the only hope for survival of the human race si arousal of world consciousness for peace.
According to Brahmakumar Mruthyunjaya, 5000 years ago, the world was perfect, devoid of distinctions of class, conflict, religion, no economic disparities prevailed. 'It is our endeavour to re-establish that sort of world again', he revealed.
The University has drawn up the outlines of the shape the future world would take. It will be based on love, affection and understanding. This will be the Golden Age. And, this is the glorious era that the Vidyalaya hopes to establish on earth.
Swami Prajapata Brahma's view that unless women are educated in a general sense as well as spiritually, there can be no development in India has found fruition with 5000 Brahmakumari sisters actively running 2000 centres in India and abroad. Women with their ready sympathy, naturally compassionate nature are better teachers than men, it was felt.
Brahmakumaris teach of the faith of God not faith of any one religion.
Belief in Parmatma in today's age when erosion in faith and shraddha is wide-spread, is the driving-force of the organisation. Modern-day living is loosening family ties. Reversing this trend, practising a process of meditation by which the mind is made stable, unfazed by changing circumstances, tensions and ready to face the odds of life, is imparted to students.
Soul power, knowledge of self, purity of thought, word and deed are the other points which vouch for the organisation.
The organisation is a temple of attaining spiritual wisdom. The South Canara centres of the University, no different from the other centres dedicate themselves to teaching Rajyoga meditation, Godly teachings and peace of mind. The firm conviction is that the only hope for survival of the human race si arousal of world consciousness for peace.
According to Brahmakumar Mruthyunjaya, 5000 years ago, the world was perfect, devoid of distinctions of class, conflict, religion, no economic disparities prevailed. 'It is our endeavour to re-establish that sort of world again', he revealed.
The University has drawn up the outlines of the shape the future world would take. It will be based on love, affection and understanding. This will be the Golden Age. And, this is the glorious era that the Vidyalaya hopes to establish on earth.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Histrionics on the field
Celebrities come into the news for various reasons. Harbhajan Singh, has on innumerable occasions courted controversy over his violent behaviour, on field.
This time the incident was clear as daylight. In front of a multitude of an audience and players of both sides he slapped and punched Sreesanth.
Players may have their difference of opinion but they cannot take to the streets. They have to curb their animal instincts.
Differences can be resolved amicably. Infringement of this code of conduct by the cricket players concerned have brought to attention the law of the land.
Harbhajan Singh has rightly been subject to penalty. In this case a ban on playing for the remainder of the IPL matches. The law should rightly take its' course.
The players should keep the dignity of the game intact. Cricket has been considered for many years, a gentlemanly game.
Money, tough competition, auctions, endorsement contracts have changed the attitude of sportspersons over the years. They have developed a mercenary attitude. But they should not allow themselves to cross the bounds.
This time the incident was clear as daylight. In front of a multitude of an audience and players of both sides he slapped and punched Sreesanth.
Players may have their difference of opinion but they cannot take to the streets. They have to curb their animal instincts.
Differences can be resolved amicably. Infringement of this code of conduct by the cricket players concerned have brought to attention the law of the land.
Harbhajan Singh has rightly been subject to penalty. In this case a ban on playing for the remainder of the IPL matches. The law should rightly take its' course.
The players should keep the dignity of the game intact. Cricket has been considered for many years, a gentlemanly game.
Money, tough competition, auctions, endorsement contracts have changed the attitude of sportspersons over the years. They have developed a mercenary attitude. But they should not allow themselves to cross the bounds.
Histrionics on the field
Celebrities come into the news for various reasons. Harbhajan Singh, has on innumerable occasions courted controversy over his violent behaviour, on field.
This time the incident was clear as daylight. In front of a multitude of an audience and players of both sides he slapped and punched Sreesanth.
Players may have their difference of opinion but they cannot take to the streets. They have to curb their animal instincts.
Differences can be resolved amicably. Infringement of this code of conduct by the cricket players concerned have brought to attention the law of the land.
Harbhajan Singh has rightly been subject to penalty. In this case a ban on playing for the remainder of the IPL matches. The law should rightly take its' course.
The players should keep the dignity of the game intact. Cricket has been considered for many years, a gentlemanly game.
Money, tough competition, auctions, endorsement contracts have changed the attitude of sportspersons over the years. They have developed a mercenary attitude. But they should not allow themselves to cross the bounds.
This time the incident was clear as daylight. In front of a multitude of an audience and players of both sides he slapped and punched Sreesanth.
Players may have their difference of opinion but they cannot take to the streets. They have to curb their animal instincts.
Differences can be resolved amicably. Infringement of this code of conduct by the cricket players concerned have brought to attention the law of the land.
Harbhajan Singh has rightly been subject to penalty. In this case a ban on playing for the remainder of the IPL matches. The law should rightly take its' course.
The players should keep the dignity of the game intact. Cricket has been considered for many years, a gentlemanly game.
Money, tough competition, auctions, endorsement contracts have changed the attitude of sportspersons over the years. They have developed a mercenary attitude. But they should not allow themselves to cross the bounds.
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