In the name of God...stop it,please...part 1
As i write this, my mind is asking me some thousand questions. Let me set aside these questions for few lines.
Killing in the name of religion- how civilized are we? i mean, a Hindu fanatic killing Christians, a Muslim blowing up innocent people; all this bothers me a lot. I just want to shout at the top of my voice" STOP IT PLEASE, IN THE NAME OF GOD".But realise soon enough, they all are doing these ghastly acts in the name of God.
No, i am not an atheist. I would probably include myself in great believers in Supreme Powers. But, for me God does not need to have a face or a name for that matter. I believe God is a power inside me. It's my conscience which guides me to good or evil. I can't imagine any God telling people to kill others. For God's sake we are NOT GOD.
I have always believed that all religions started as a set of beliefs and principles to guide our lives. Let me underline "our". It was never for telling others how to lead theirs. Religion is personal. You can't force people to see Him the way you see. It's wrong.Period.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Monday, August 11, 2008
Sunday, August 10, 2008
power of a smile!!!
a few days back, i was rushing (as usual!!!) to the bus stop in the morning. i pass through this narrow road with traffic moving on in both directions and ofcourse, still people being people will also park their vehicles on that road. so was the case with this guy who had parked is pulsar and was standing and chatting. suddenly, a bus (yes!yes!!, now is that surprising??) hit the bike. well, i thought now would ensue a big argument on whose fault it was and on and on. but, to my surprise, all that happened was that the driver of the bus gave a sheepish grin and said that he was extremely sorry. the bike guy was then more than happy, even he was apologetic!!! for parking it there!!..left me in good spirits the whole day. let me rephrase the title "power of smile and sorry".
a few days back, i was rushing (as usual!!!) to the bus stop in the morning. i pass through this narrow road with traffic moving on in both directions and ofcourse, still people being people will also park their vehicles on that road. so was the case with this guy who had parked is pulsar and was standing and chatting. suddenly, a bus (yes!yes!!, now is that surprising??) hit the bike. well, i thought now would ensue a big argument on whose fault it was and on and on. but, to my surprise, all that happened was that the driver of the bus gave a sheepish grin and said that he was extremely sorry. the bike guy was then more than happy, even he was apologetic!!! for parking it there!!..left me in good spirits the whole day. let me rephrase the title "power of smile and sorry".
Monday, October 15, 2007
An artists’ impression
Since childhood, the only dream I had about what I wanted to become was to be a scientist. And, yes I am living my dream!! There are so many things which come into my mind now and then about the profession I have entered into. I hate to call it a profession, though!!!! For me it is an art. Yes, I perceive science as an art and for me, biology is the canvas. How I wish I could paint the canvas with all the colours of the world!!! But, I suppose my work is like that of an art critic, trying to interpret these paintings of nature and God.
But yes, science requires a creative mind and that too, not at any leisurely pace which other artists enjoy. I hope you saw the use of the word “artist” here. I have included my clan in this category!!
Why am I calling science an art and talking about a creative mind?? Well, first of all what we want to find, i.e., what questions we ask, requires immense amount of originality and once the question is put, how we go about answering it, requires an artist’s insight. Every part of the way we go about the science is an artist’s work!!
For me biology is music. Strange!! But, I find a chord here and a note there! Beautiful.. the world is and I love being able to contribute to knowing it a bit more. For me science is an art which gives me pure exhilaration.
Since childhood, the only dream I had about what I wanted to become was to be a scientist. And, yes I am living my dream!! There are so many things which come into my mind now and then about the profession I have entered into. I hate to call it a profession, though!!!! For me it is an art. Yes, I perceive science as an art and for me, biology is the canvas. How I wish I could paint the canvas with all the colours of the world!!! But, I suppose my work is like that of an art critic, trying to interpret these paintings of nature and God.
But yes, science requires a creative mind and that too, not at any leisurely pace which other artists enjoy. I hope you saw the use of the word “artist” here. I have included my clan in this category!!
Why am I calling science an art and talking about a creative mind?? Well, first of all what we want to find, i.e., what questions we ask, requires immense amount of originality and once the question is put, how we go about answering it, requires an artist’s insight. Every part of the way we go about the science is an artist’s work!!
For me biology is music. Strange!! But, I find a chord here and a note there! Beautiful.. the world is and I love being able to contribute to knowing it a bit more. For me science is an art which gives me pure exhilaration.
Friday, November 10, 2006
salutation to the great indian drink-tea, ofcourse!!
just a random thought occured....why not write about the 2nd most favorite drink of mine(1st being water!), tea.
i am not goin to dwell upon the art of tea makin or tea preparation. but, just go on and share things about tea which i feel like.
i cannot live without my 2 cups of tea daily...it's an amazing addiction!!
the best tea as far as i am concerned ..i mean the tea preparation..is the indian masala tea.but, off late,i am tryin new ones..
the other day went to a tea bar..it's an amazing one,with a sense of humor too.....place was called
infintea.....they had written on the menu card...check the availibiltea before ordering.....when i picked up the tissue..it said...tea-shue!!!......
saw another tea bar..unitea in diversitea!!!
these tea ppl sure have some great sense of humor.another reason to have one cup!!
just a random thought occured....why not write about the 2nd most favorite drink of mine(1st being water!), tea.
i am not goin to dwell upon the art of tea makin or tea preparation. but, just go on and share things about tea which i feel like.
i cannot live without my 2 cups of tea daily...it's an amazing addiction!!
the best tea as far as i am concerned ..i mean the tea preparation..is the indian masala tea.but, off late,i am tryin new ones..
the other day went to a tea bar..it's an amazing one,with a sense of humor too.....place was called
infintea.....they had written on the menu card...check the availibiltea before ordering.....when i picked up the tissue..it said...tea-shue!!!......
saw another tea bar..unitea in diversitea!!!
these tea ppl sure have some great sense of humor.another reason to have one cup!!
Monday, September 25, 2006
basic vs applied science
few days back, the union minister for science and technology,Mr.Kapil Sibal, had come to the place where i am doing phd to inaugarate a new facility "the nano laboratory". what struck me the most during his speech and Prof.C.N.R.Rao's (SAC-scientific Advisry Council Head and our chairman) speech was the fact that basic sciences,in it's purest sense, is boring and out of fashion. what these people called basic science-the semi-conductor revolution and the recent nano-revolution, even though, outgrowths of the basic sciences, but somehow, they don't fit my bill of what basic sciences is.
ofcourse,as i am into basic sciences..my point of view might seem biased towards it. i am an eternal romantic at heart,still believeing in the Archimedian Eureka!! but, let me argue with the points on both sides. chances are applied science will score more. still, if my points on basic sciences are sound enough, then my purpose of writing this post will be fulfilled .
basic science
1.satisfies the curious human. why, what,when,HOW??-these questions are what always excites human minds. and basic sciences feeds answers to these questions.
2. what is applied without the basic???where and what to we apply???we need to get all the basic mechanisms and functions right.
3.for me, it's like solving nature's puzzle.each question answered here, makes me wonder at the power of nature.
applied science
1. serves the great human, ofcourse.i mean,it is of the human, by the human and for the human.
2.the world wouldn't have been where it is today in terms of technology but, for those entrprising individuals who took it upon them to apply science.
3.i wouldn't have been writing this blog and u wouldn't have been able to read it!
i want to go a bit deeper into this topic.but, this is enough for 1 post.will get back with the finer points......the economy of science,ethics,etc.
few days back, the union minister for science and technology,Mr.Kapil Sibal, had come to the place where i am doing phd to inaugarate a new facility "the nano laboratory". what struck me the most during his speech and Prof.C.N.R.Rao's (SAC-scientific Advisry Council Head and our chairman) speech was the fact that basic sciences,in it's purest sense, is boring and out of fashion. what these people called basic science-the semi-conductor revolution and the recent nano-revolution, even though, outgrowths of the basic sciences, but somehow, they don't fit my bill of what basic sciences is.
ofcourse,as i am into basic sciences..my point of view might seem biased towards it. i am an eternal romantic at heart,still believeing in the Archimedian Eureka!! but, let me argue with the points on both sides. chances are applied science will score more. still, if my points on basic sciences are sound enough, then my purpose of writing this post will be fulfilled .
basic science
1.satisfies the curious human. why, what,when,HOW??-these questions are what always excites human minds. and basic sciences feeds answers to these questions.
2. what is applied without the basic???where and what to we apply???we need to get all the basic mechanisms and functions right.
3.for me, it's like solving nature's puzzle.each question answered here, makes me wonder at the power of nature.
applied science
1. serves the great human, ofcourse.i mean,it is of the human, by the human and for the human.
2.the world wouldn't have been where it is today in terms of technology but, for those entrprising individuals who took it upon them to apply science.
3.i wouldn't have been writing this blog and u wouldn't have been able to read it!
i want to go a bit deeper into this topic.but, this is enough for 1 post.will get back with the finer points......the economy of science,ethics,etc.
Thursday, September 07, 2006
so, at last here i start .......though wee bit too late,i suppose..................
but, kind of right time to start...
END OF A MAGICAL ERA IN TENNIS
the image of andre agassi, which is still etched in my mind is.........he falling on his knees and hiding his face in his hands and crying..............after winning the wimbledon.........yes, at that time, i liked him for his game...amazing returns,so quick and agile on the court,great backhand....also, for his flamboyance, style and long locks!!!! he was a Rockin(!!!,pun intended) tennis star.......
but, over the years...well, have been his fan for almost 15 years now.....i have started likin him for many more things.............
ofcourse, the game has been almost flawless. but, the same cannot be said for his dedication towards his game.from 1992 to end 1996.....upswing....was ranked no.1 for almost 8 months continuous.....there were 2 ways to go from there...uphill and downhill.uphill was too up.......where do u go up from no.1???......well, raising ur games to the levels of immortals.........but, easier way out is downhill..and that's what he took.....provin to be a mortal still!!!!!!from being ranked no.1 to being no.142...............might have taken lots of efforts..albeit in the wrong direction!!!!!!!!!!!!
but, period after this only made me a bigger fan of his....when i was thinkin, it's the time he retires (see, in retrospect..that seems so silly to even have thought such thing), he came out stronger and bigger....playing challengers to get back his form....going back to the basics and rising again......and this time to the levels of immortals!!!!!......some people are just born to be great... ...rose slowly up the ranks and started winning again........culminating in being only the 5th person to win all four grand slams......way to go andre!!!
this is uncommon, but not so rare in sports.....lance armstrong,michael jordan,etc....are up there with him...lance armstrong..a notch higher....but, what endears me to andre is his new found dedication, to find inspiration within self, belief in self and the most important of all...respect for the game and his opponents.....his amazing conduct on and off court......from being a brash, pony-tailed, arrogant american teenager to being a great, respectable, humble and such an endearing human..........amazing journey...............
somehow, he has been my inspiration........will always be.........
hope, his journey of life continues to be as amazing as it has been till now
but, kind of right time to start...
END OF A MAGICAL ERA IN TENNIS
the image of andre agassi, which is still etched in my mind is.........he falling on his knees and hiding his face in his hands and crying..............after winning the wimbledon.........yes, at that time, i liked him for his game...amazing returns,so quick and agile on the court,great backhand....also, for his flamboyance, style and long locks!!!! he was a Rockin(!!!,pun intended) tennis star.......
but, over the years...well, have been his fan for almost 15 years now.....i have started likin him for many more things.............
ofcourse, the game has been almost flawless. but, the same cannot be said for his dedication towards his game.from 1992 to end 1996.....upswing....was ranked no.1 for almost 8 months continuous.....there were 2 ways to go from there...uphill and downhill.uphill was too up.......where do u go up from no.1???......well, raising ur games to the levels of immortals.........but, easier way out is downhill..and that's what he took.....provin to be a mortal still!!!!!!from being ranked no.1 to being no.142...............might have taken lots of efforts..albeit in the wrong direction!!!!!!!!!!!!
but, period after this only made me a bigger fan of his....when i was thinkin, it's the time he retires (see, in retrospect..that seems so silly to even have thought such thing), he came out stronger and bigger....playing challengers to get back his form....going back to the basics and rising again......and this time to the levels of immortals!!!!!......some people are just born to be great... ...rose slowly up the ranks and started winning again........culminating in being only the 5th person to win all four grand slams......way to go andre!!!
this is uncommon, but not so rare in sports.....lance armstrong,michael jordan,etc....are up there with him...lance armstrong..a notch higher....but, what endears me to andre is his new found dedication, to find inspiration within self, belief in self and the most important of all...respect for the game and his opponents.....his amazing conduct on and off court......from being a brash, pony-tailed, arrogant american teenager to being a great, respectable, humble and such an endearing human..........amazing journey...............
somehow, he has been my inspiration........will always be.........
hope, his journey of life continues to be as amazing as it has been till now
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