A country with more than 100 million population was starved for a gold medal(individual) at the Olympics.
Today, a young man of 26 years, Abhinav Bindra, erased all that longing, disappointment of the people, by winning gold medal in the 10 m air rifle competition.
Kudos to this young man for making his country proud. What a moment when Indian National Anthem was played at the medal awarding ceremony. Every Indian would cherish this moment.
However, this elation is slightly marred by all the governments handing over booties to the winner.
Why is it that a sports person especially, if he is preparing for an individual event, has to make it to the top on his own and then everyone wants to contribute? Why cant the government/schools identify and train the talented youngsters and prepare them for competitions as Olympics?
Hope atleast after this, some measures would betaken to encourage individual sporting events.
Monday, 11 August 2008
Wednesday, 6 August 2008
08.08.08
What does 08.08.08 signify? Other than the date, that can occur only once, it also marks the beginning of Beijing Olympics.
But for many Eco friendly and environment aware citizens, it would be a day to contribute their might in their fight against global warming. Yes, Exnora and RAAC and other NGOs have launched "8888 campaign" to check global warming. It is, put in simple terms, ' switch off lights for 8 minutes on 8.8.08'.
A small step to a great effort. Three cheers to Exnora's 8888 campaign.
But for many Eco friendly and environment aware citizens, it would be a day to contribute their might in their fight against global warming. Yes, Exnora and RAAC and other NGOs have launched "8888 campaign" to check global warming. It is, put in simple terms, ' switch off lights for 8 minutes on 8.8.08'.
A small step to a great effort. Three cheers to Exnora's 8888 campaign.
Friday, 1 August 2008
Solar Eclipse & Mark Twain
Does the title sound weird?
Today, a solar eclipse would occur in India around 4 p.m. and will last for about 2 hours. Here, it would be partial, but elsewhere in Canada and Russia, it would be total.
An eclipse is intriguing for everyone -from old to young and scientists to students .
Excitement, superstitions and curiosity surround every eclipse.
As per Hindu mythology, the sun is said to be swallowed by two serpents rahu and ketu. Hence astrologers look at solar eclipse as an event that can cast good or bad spell on an individual.
Media makes the most of this event, by telecasting news, views by various astrologers, astronomers and common man. But thanks to this widespread telecast, most of us today are aware as to what causes an eclipse.
As I discussed this with my octogenarian father, he recalled a book "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's court" by Mark Twain on solar eclipse.
I am not sure how many would have read this or if a copy is even available.
This 1889 novel describes how a Connecticut resident (Hank) goes back in time and is found guilty by the King Arthur. As he along with other prisoners are lined up to the gallows, Hank recalls that the solar eclipse would occur on that day. He challenges the King that if he is not set free, , he would force the sun to set. Hank is naturally ridiculed by the king until it becomes dark due to solar eclipse. All the people present, acknowledge his "greatness".
Let us all appreciate and adore this spectacular natural phenomenon "Eclipse"
Today, a solar eclipse would occur in India around 4 p.m. and will last for about 2 hours. Here, it would be partial, but elsewhere in Canada and Russia, it would be total.
An eclipse is intriguing for everyone -from old to young and scientists to students .
Excitement, superstitions and curiosity surround every eclipse.
As per Hindu mythology, the sun is said to be swallowed by two serpents rahu and ketu. Hence astrologers look at solar eclipse as an event that can cast good or bad spell on an individual.
Media makes the most of this event, by telecasting news, views by various astrologers, astronomers and common man. But thanks to this widespread telecast, most of us today are aware as to what causes an eclipse.
As I discussed this with my octogenarian father, he recalled a book "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's court" by Mark Twain on solar eclipse.
I am not sure how many would have read this or if a copy is even available.
This 1889 novel describes how a Connecticut resident (Hank) goes back in time and is found guilty by the King Arthur. As he along with other prisoners are lined up to the gallows, Hank recalls that the solar eclipse would occur on that day. He challenges the King that if he is not set free, , he would force the sun to set. Hank is naturally ridiculed by the king until it becomes dark due to solar eclipse. All the people present, acknowledge his "greatness".
Let us all appreciate and adore this spectacular natural phenomenon "Eclipse"
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