budthu Archive
On the shoulders of Giants-part1
February 28, 2019
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(This is the edited version of the felicitation speech delivered by me on 26th Feb 2019 held in CEERI,Pilani to honor Mr.Raj Singh currently the acting director and Dr.S.C Bose, area coordinator CEERI ) I am an accidental teacher so even though I may be a teacher my articulation skills are not that good to
An appeal to all bibliophiles
September 24, 2018
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I do not know how this appeal will be taken as we are in the midst of FB generation where we are only concerned about the number of postings(mostly selfies) and their likes rather than in-depth understanding, introspecting and reflecting on things around us. But I can not help it as it is a
Hidden Figures – Based on true story
October 22, 2017
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Deepawali week end special!!! Based on a true story about black female mathematicians who worked at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) during the Space Race. The film stars Taraji P. Henson as Katherine Johnson, a mathematician who calculated flight trajectories for Project Mercury and other missions. The film also features Octavia Spencer as NASA supervisor Dorothy Vaughan and Janelle Monáe as Mary Jackson, NASA engineer.(Ref:wiki page on it )
SAPIENS YUVAL HARARI | ANIMATED BOOK SUMMARY | PART 2
October 8, 2017
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Second part of Prof.Harari’s book. Subscribe Latest Email Updates:
Sapiens – YUVAL NOAH HARARI (A must read for all)
October 8, 2017
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100,000 years ago, at least six human species inhabited the earth. Today there is just one. Us. Homo sapiens. How did our species succeed in the battle for dominance? Why did our foraging ancestors come together to create cities and kingdoms? How did we come to believe in gods, nations and human rights; to trust
“Together is better than one”
July 28, 2017
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“The sea that calls all things unto her calls me, and I must embark. For to stay, though the hours burn in the night, is to freeze and crystallize and be bound in a mould. Shall the day of parting be the day of gathering? And shall it be said that my eve was
Am I a patriot ??
April 5, 2016
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(Do not call me unpatriotic .I believe in India where there is not caste creed discrimination,no parochialism,which is inclusiveand secular and democratic- not the sham democracy we have today) My vision “Humans are divided into different clans and tribes, and belong to countries and towns. But I find myself a stranger to all communities
A parody on Indian state and democracy-
April 4, 2016
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I am not giving any comments but viewers are welcome to give comments!! Watch it here Aisi Taisi Democracy Subscribe Latest Email Updates:
FROM THE PAST……..(may be relevant even now!!)
November 1, 2015
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I do not know why I remembered this incident all of a sudden. It happened many many years back (much before I became public ) . Anyway I thought it is worth penning it, if not at least for the fun sake. On a visit to my hometown my dad asked me to accompany him
Bertrand Russell’s Ten Commandments of Teaching
October 7, 2015
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Do not feel absolutely certain of anything. Do not think it worth while to proceed by concealing evidence, for the evidence is sure to come to light. Never try to discourage thinking for you are sure to succeed. When you meet with opposition, even if it should be from your husband or your children, endeavor