budthu Archive
Something desirable
May 7, 2015
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Desiderata Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
Quest-curiosity
May 7, 2015
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Why does milk boiling in a milk cooker not overflow? The major constituent of milk is water i.e. 85-87 per cent and the rest is distributed among fat, protein, sugar and salts. The boiling point of milk (100.17 degree Celsius), therefore, is slightly higher than that of water (i.e. 100 degree Celsius). However before
25 the anniversary of Hubble telescope
April 24, 2015
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Unforgettable Hubble Space Telescope Photos The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is a space telescope that was launched into low Earth orbit in 1990, and remains in operation. With a 2.4-meter (7.9 ft) mirror, Hubble’s four main instruments observe in the near ultraviolet, visible, and near infrared spectra. The telescope is named after the astronomer
Quest curiosity
April 24, 2015
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quest curiosity
April 24, 2015
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Quest-curiosity corner?
April 24, 2015
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Happy teachers’ day-Thoughts on teaching
September 5, 2014
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“No man can reveal to you aught but that which already lies half asleep in the dawning of your knowledge. The teacher who walks in the shadow of the temple, among his followers, gives not of his wisdom but rather of his faith and his lovingness. If he is indeed wise he does not
Independence day thoughts of a budthu
August 15, 2014
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I love my native village with some of my love for my country; and I love my country with part of my love for the earth, all of which is my country; and I love the earth will all of myself because it is the haven of humanity, the manifest spirit of God. I have
Interview of Dr.Chandra Shekar-One of the giants from whose shoulders I could see
July 21, 2014
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Dr. Chandra Shekhar, Director, CSIR-CEERI Pilani was interviewed by Gauhar Raza for a programme “Eureka” and was telecasted on Rajya Sabha TV Channel on Saturday, the 19 July 2014 at 6:00 p.m., and Sunday, 20 July 2014 at 5:30 p.m. In this programme leading scientists are interviewed to showcase scientific contribution of individuals and
My lamentations-Reposted from old blog
July 21, 2014
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(I do not have better words to express my grief so borrowing words from Gibran.but thoughts are mine too ) THE LAST WATCH:Khalil Gibran “At high tide of night, when the first breath of dawn came upon the wind, the forerunner, he who calls himself echo to a voice yet unheard, left his bed-chamber and
