Matilda

A weapon that operates underwater has unfortunately become the target of water's own enemy fire. The mythology is testimony to the rift between fire and water : Who is mightier? A day before our independent nation turned 67 years old, fire declared its victory by burning one of Indian Navy's finest submarines INS Sindhurakshak (Sindhughosh class). Recently, our navy was preparing Sindhurakshak for a war patrol with armed torpedoes and was on its way to become one of  the most powerful weapons to be used against Pakistan or China (if needed; considering the growing friction). The flames that took over! She stood with all her glory after the refitting in Russia in April 2013 and had recently been fitted with warheads. The flames as if engulfed it and it started sinking in no time: spreading blackness and darkness in the skies. So me people even doubt that  since it was inducted close to the Pak shores, it may have been a planned destruction and not a n accident. On the o...

As the sun rays brightened up my face in the morning, I felt proud to be an Indian. India as a nation state has created a niche for herself and is now well noticed on the world map. After 66 years of independence, it has truly been a momentous expedition. We sure have had our share of feats and failures but we still have a long way to go (Miles to go before I sleep, miles to go before I sleep....) Last week I got an opportunity to hear Mr. Suhel Seth @ St. Stephen's College; speak about "India and her future". The talk was entertaining in all it's senses and he left us with a puzzling question. He said that youth of today must all ponder on the big question that "If I was the brand ambassador of brand India, what would I sell India for? "  He went on to tell us that even though Indians have high skill potential, it lies bare desperately longing to be tapped! How our infrastructure bottlenecks fall flat on our faces when we have to organise internatio...

Hello readers! I have witnessed a true date with nature! Beauty at its zenith...as if God came to earth! Bharatpur Bird sanctuary also known as the Keoladeo National Park was the place which left me spellbound. Far away from the hustle bustle on Delhi streets and the mundane day-to-day life, this was an unexpectedly memorable visit. I confess that I had never observed birds so closely as I did this time. I never knew that these little creations of God embodied within them unbound beauty and charm. As it is said, each gift of the almighty has something to teach us, I learnt a lot from our chirpy friends. Of course, the multitude of birds I saw are still fresh in my mind, I realised that each one of them is unique in their own way. They live together in harmony abiding by the implicit rules of community living. For they know that life is not about living for oneself but about living together with the rest. The chirping voices tell me that one should never lose the...

Title: The Turning point of the Telangana Issue  Here we are witnessing a great page of history marked for future generations to refer back to! The birth of the 29 th state named Telangana. Andhra Pradesh, will now be separated into 2 states called the Telangana and Seemnadhara (which includes Coastal Andhra and Rayalseema). The needs will be met and the way to go is finalized. Since the first State Re-organization committee's suggestions, Telangana never got the attention it needed and pleaded for. Back in 2004, when UPA regained its seat of power, they had mentioned the statehood for Telangana in their Common Minimum Programme. The spark was burning but this issue never came up with the fervor it required. But now the stage is set, the inhabitants of Telangana are awaiting that joyous moment for decades. While we all watch as spectators, I haven't been able to decide my reaction to it.   On one hand, it is never a heartening moment to see people gettin...