Yesterday,at around 5:30 pm in the evening i went to Aluva railway station to receive my uncle who was coming from Bangalore.it was On reaching there i came to know that the train was late by two hours.I was just walking around the station looking at the platform,shops,counters when i noticed one small boy sitting on the floor and reading a book.I went near him and asked what he was reading.He looked at me anxiously and replied "Science".On hearing this i smiled and asked in which class he was studying.He replied that he was in 5th standard and his exams are going on.He lived in a small hut where there was no electricity connection.His mother had died 4yrs back and his father was a drunkard who used to come late in the night daily. They had a tea shop which was the only source of income for the family.I felt really pity on him seeing him studying under the lights of railway station.
How many of us truly realize that God has given us so much in our life.Today we are pursuing a post graduation in management where we sit in air conditioned classrooms and stay in well furnished hostel rooms .We have been provided with all the facilities from our chidhood to present life stage by our parents .But are we doing full justice to them.Despite having all the amenities and facilities we never try to give our best because we are always engaged in enjoyment and smart lifestyle.We are fortunate to have a fulfilling and satisfactory life but we won't realize it unless it slips from our hands.We should take the full use of opportunities which are available to us in order to prosper and succeed.Wherever we go we should try to give our 100% dedication to our work because it is very necessary to be true to ourself.
Interlinking of Rivers
Interlinking of Rivers
Why do we see natural disasters like floods striking our country on a regular basis every year, creating unprecedented havoc and causing destruction and misery to millions of people living along the river banks. This has been the story for quite some time now, presenting a whole lot of issues to the administration, which has been sitting increasingly clueless about it. Neither are they able to give proper warning signals to the people who are in potential danger nor are they able to effectively provide timely relief to those affected by the unrelenting floods.
At this point, I am reminded of what the former President of India, Dr A P J Abdul Kalam has advocated as a possible solution to the incessant floods and droughts-interlinking of river waters. This is a truly a revolutionary idea and one for the millennium. Its because floods and droughts have been a perennial problem for the nation for ages, both of which have proved extremely difficult to handle. While one part of the nation battles against flood waters, the other will be waging an unending war against drought and famine.
Hence I strongly believe that its high time the Central Government does something fruitful about this. Not just the administration, but its also up to us to carry forward on our shoulders the long-cherished dreams of our beloved ex-President and make it a reality, because the nation’s future lies in our hands.
Why do we see natural disasters like floods striking our country on a regular basis every year, creating unprecedented havoc and causing destruction and misery to millions of people living along the river banks. This has been the story for quite some time now, presenting a whole lot of issues to the administration, which has been sitting increasingly clueless about it. Neither are they able to give proper warning signals to the people who are in potential danger nor are they able to effectively provide timely relief to those affected by the unrelenting floods.
At this point, I am reminded of what the former President of India, Dr A P J Abdul Kalam has advocated as a possible solution to the incessant floods and droughts-interlinking of river waters. This is a truly a revolutionary idea and one for the millennium. Its because floods and droughts have been a perennial problem for the nation for ages, both of which have proved extremely difficult to handle. While one part of the nation battles against flood waters, the other will be waging an unending war against drought and famine.
Hence I strongly believe that its high time the Central Government does something fruitful about this. Not just the administration, but its also up to us to carry forward on our shoulders the long-cherished dreams of our beloved ex-President and make it a reality, because the nation’s future lies in our hands.
Prejudice against Bio-Tech
We know it very well History repeats itself, first as tragedy and then as farce. Bt.brinjal is a case in point.
The D-day judgment that was given on 10Feb’10 has put a moratorium on the commercial production pending some marginal tests. Many believe this was imperative to set at ease all public apprehensions regarding bio-safety and environment effects and assuage fears about the creation of an MNC monopoly.
However, we nee not deprive GM or bio-tech of the accolades for the efforts they have made in this regard. The Bt.cotton is the product that very well speaks about the significance GM products. Refer the diagram above the yields of cotton increased unprecedented by using GM cotton seeds. GM cotton seed certainly has proved significant.
Now focus on food scarcity in India. Since, India is situated n a non-temperature agro-climatic zone where the threat posed by climatic change is the most serious; attempts should have been made to accelerate research and development in GM technology.
Look at china , it has gone ahead with massive investments in R & D in GM food crops, Particularly vegetables.
Further delays in the development of GM food varieties, starting with Bt.Brinjal could push India into a food crisis. It is the need of the hour that due emphasis is given on Bio-Tech innovations in terms of sustaining the human demands.
Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar has become the first cricketer ever to hit a double-hundred in a one-day international, 10 months after his 36th birthday and four years after being booed off his home ground for slow scoring, with his career apparently in terminal decline. Tendulkar toyed with South Africa's attack in the second one-day international under Gwalior's floodlights. He ended unbeaten on exactly 200 after 147 balls of beautiful destruction, relying on finesse as much as force. He hit only three sixes as India reached 401 for three in 50 overs. Tendulkar easily passed the previous record score in one-day internationals – 194 by Pakistan's Saeed Anwar against India in 1996-97, an innings matched in rather less demanding circumstances by Zimbabwe's Charles Coventry against Bangladesh earlier this year. However, in the 49th over Tendulkar seemed to have stalled on 199, and when MS Dhoni stole the strike and then hoisted the first ball of the last over for six it seemed he may end marooned short of 200. But with the crowd baying for their hero and self-preservation in mind, Dhoni, who had dealt almost exclusively in boundaries, wisely sauntered a single and next ball Tendulkar nurdled a run through gully to reach 200. Tendulkar began with boundaries on either side of the wicket off Wayne Parnell and then dazzled with an array of cuts, pulls and drives.
Food and Human
From the very beginning of the evolution food has been the most important requirement of any living being. With time it goes on modifying with increase in diversity and population.
Evolution is driven by extent to which an animal can survive in adverse conditions on this planet.Food is one of the most essential requirement for survival. With increase in population there is scarcity of food material available for living beings. A lion can die if there are no more animals in forest, a dear can die if there is no green grass or leaf. For every living being there are certain limitations. But surely the condition is not same with human beings. This species of animal has learnt to live in and change conditions on his will. Human being is one of the most intelligent animal on this holy planet. He doesn't waits for seasons to change for him,but he changes seasons on his own will and requirement.
Problem related with food for increasing population has also been solved by human being by himself only, by introducing GM foods. GM foods has changed the overall scenario of food scarcity. Scientist like M.S. Swaminathan and N. Bouerlog who came up with green revolution in India, has solved the food problem of India. World is full of such examples. In fact there is no crop now which has not been genetically altered at lower or higher extent so that quality and yield can be improved for the mankind.
Human being with his beautiful mind is capable of doing any miracle, or solving any problem either it is related to food or anything else. The only need is motivation and direction.
water water everywhere, nor a drop to drink
Friends,
Water is available in plenty.That's what we feel but ask yourself will the future generations be that privileged?I don't think so.I find many people wasting water.In hostels I have seen people leaving the tap open and brushing or bathing.Just for 5 mins we think but its litres been wasted.We will not realise about it since it's available at a reasonable price.But I am sure,there will a day when water will be costlier than gold.We can make people aware of the consequences but it's with them to understand and realise its importance.Even on roads ,we can see tanker lorries taking water having leaks.I feel its responsibility to inform the municipality.
There are so many people in different part of our country or even one can say world been deprived of this basic amenity-WATER.We think water is everywhere but for how long? Human beings shouldn't become selfish that they forget the coming generations. Now-a-days sea water is being converted to drinking water but for how long?Also the sea basin is getting contaminated because of the industrial waste and sewage waste.
So it is each individuals duty to conserve water.If we are careful now we needn't repent for our mistakes.It is late now to think about it but at least better be late than never .
Water is available in plenty.That's what we feel but ask yourself will the future generations be that privileged?I don't think so.I find many people wasting water.In hostels I have seen people leaving the tap open and brushing or bathing.Just for 5 mins we think but its litres been wasted.We will not realise about it since it's available at a reasonable price.But I am sure,there will a day when water will be costlier than gold.We can make people aware of the consequences but it's with them to understand and realise its importance.Even on roads ,we can see tanker lorries taking water having leaks.I feel its responsibility to inform the municipality.
There are so many people in different part of our country or even one can say world been deprived of this basic amenity-WATER.We think water is everywhere but for how long? Human beings shouldn't become selfish that they forget the coming generations. Now-a-days sea water is being converted to drinking water but for how long?Also the sea basin is getting contaminated because of the industrial waste and sewage waste.
So it is each individuals duty to conserve water.If we are careful now we needn't repent for our mistakes.It is late now to think about it but at least better be late than never .
Decoding “The Code Of Ethics”…..
The one issue which has forced me out of my cocoon is the newly renewed guidelines to the medical doctors about their relationship with the pharmaceutical industry. Through an amendment in its rules that govern the medical ethics in the country, the Medical Council of India (MCI) has prohibited practicing doctors from receiving any kind of gift from pharma companies the medical practitioners from attending seminars or events financed by pharmaceutical companies.
DWINDLING medical ethics have been a cause for worry in India for quite some time. From mugs and pens to expense-paid trips, the pharmaceutical industry's largess to doctors and hospitals has come under increasing scrutiny in recent years. Medical profession has too much into disrepute because of the various enticements the drug companies offered and are accepted. But are the doctors only responsible?? Or is it justificable to judge all the doctors on the same scale??
I have no doubts that any sane person, which includes most doctors, would welcome these restrictions, but I have a couple of points to make:
• Along with all the greedy, unscrupulous medical practitioners, genuine academicians have been needlessly restricted by these guidelines.
• While the guidelines exhort the doctors to stick to ethical conduct, there doesn’t seem to be any directive towards the pharmaceutical industry.
• Despite the MCI formally coming up with the guidelines, the average neighborhood doctor is unlikely to be aware of the existence of the rules and the type of reprimand or punishment they are likely to face in the event of a violation.
Now let us read this before I proceed further…
“Our efforts of last three years have finally borne fruits and we have been able to bring out an enforceable code of ethics for the doctors”, says Dr. Ketan Desai, president of MCI (Medical Council Of India)
Kudos to Dr. Desai for the passion in his words.
However, there are two things which will ever remain as a glitch in my mind regarding the issue. One is the fact that it took three years to formulate a code of ethics. Are ethics so complicated … Maybe they are in macroscales and governmental realms.
The second is the report by the media on the removal of Urology professor, Dr Desai, as the president Medical Council of India (MCI) on charges of corruption by the Delhi High Court way back in 2000…. He was reinstated layer of course.
Well… on that note, I take a leave and care not to write anymore. Nothing could better explain the grounds and basis of the ‘code of ethics’ and the long here years taken.
A loud round of applause to Dr. Desai and team… and best wishes for further long and never ending formulations.
Buzz! with care
BUZZ!! WITH CARE
Today’s world is a busy place where time means money and people spend it parsimoniously when it does not give monetary returns, the result is that we have started reducing our social interaction and thus have shrinked our world and knowledge about our surroundings. But man is a social animal and it can not stay too far from its origin so virtual society and social networking was invented and widely accepted by all as it bridges the gap created by our daily busy schedule and lack of time. To know the world, new people, culture and interacting with friends and colleagues at the twinkling speed and at your finger tip is indeed interesting and thus social networking sites like orkut, facebook and twitter has become part of our life. These platforms allow users to write messages, share photos, videos and make their own community. But along with all these happy moments that we share, people also pass on their personal information unconsciously that can be misused in various ways. In this the new addition is Google Buzz, since its launch more than 9 million posts and comments have been created on Buzz. Google Buzz is built directly into Google’s Gmail and the product automatically creates each user’s social network, based on the person’s most frequently mailed contacts. Since the Buzz contact network is publicly viewed by default and could expose people’s private contacts it can create privacy problem without user’s knowledge.
I conclude with a small blogging scrap that continue the social interaction and networking, but before your next scrap and buzz pause for a moment and be sure of your privacy and information shared on such platforms.
Best of luck to all for exams.
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Today’s world is a busy place where time means money and people spend it parsimoniously when it does not give monetary returns, the result is that we have started reducing our social interaction and thus have shrinked our world and knowledge about our surroundings. But man is a social animal and it can not stay too far from its origin so virtual society and social networking was invented and widely accepted by all as it bridges the gap created by our daily busy schedule and lack of time. To know the world, new people, culture and interacting with friends and colleagues at the twinkling speed and at your finger tip is indeed interesting and thus social networking sites like orkut, facebook and twitter has become part of our life. These platforms allow users to write messages, share photos, videos and make their own community. But along with all these happy moments that we share, people also pass on their personal information unconsciously that can be misused in various ways. In this the new addition is Google Buzz, since its launch more than 9 million posts and comments have been created on Buzz. Google Buzz is built directly into Google’s Gmail and the product automatically creates each user’s social network, based on the person’s most frequently mailed contacts. Since the Buzz contact network is publicly viewed by default and could expose people’s private contacts it can create privacy problem without user’s knowledge.
I conclude with a small blogging scrap that continue the social interaction and networking, but before your next scrap and buzz pause for a moment and be sure of your privacy and information shared on such platforms.
Best of luck to all for exams.
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PDP.....a platform to learn and explore
hello friends,
Today was the last day of our PDP.I enjoyed a lot and hope so you all also did.As we are bussy with our assignments and studies for the upcoming exams this PDP gave us a chance for 2 days to forget eveything and learn , enjoy and develop overselves.Our session was taken by Mr.M.A.S Menon and i was really amazed seeing his enthusiasm at the age of 63.I learned a lot of things from him like one should be always happy and entusiastic what so ever the age is then only one can develop himself , have confidence in ourself , work towards achieving your goals with a strong will power and a lot of things to mention......
We learned how a team works and how efficiently working in a team we can achieve our goals.We were divided into teams and was given a task of making Human Machine and that was the time when we all worked as a team and came out things like a Train, Buldozer, Car and a complete process of electricity production for glowing of bulb which was shown by my team.It was really interesting.
This is the platform where we can learn and explore overself...that too learning is not done like a class session but it is in a more intersting manner which all of us enjoy...if this session would have been before we would have enjoyed it more as exams are coming..ALL THE BEST TO ALL OF YOU...Do your best and dont fear anything as if you have the will to achieve somthing, if you have a determination and focus towards your goals SUCCESS will surely come to you.
Stresssssssss
Today in the PDP one of our friends said that after coming to SCMS every student will learn Stress Management. But have you seen the movie "Pursuit of Happyness" ? If not please go and watch the movie. If you don't get it come to me I will give you. Real Management lessons are taught in that movie. It is a movie based on a real life story of Chris Gardner, whose character was played by Will Smith in the movie. It was first published as a novel and then a movie was taken on that.
Chris Gardner (born on February 9,1954) is a self-made millionaire, entrepreneur, motivational speaker and philanthropist. In 1980s he struggled homeless while raising his son, Christopher in the book. As of 2006 he is CEO of his own firm Gardner Rich & Co. Chris lost his father in his childhood and he missed fatherhood love though he had a step father. So he wanted to give unlimited and love to his son whatever happens! Will Smith loses his job, heis wife leaves him, he has no earnings and still he takes care of his son and keeps him happy! The most touching scene in the movie is when Will Smith makes his son sleep in the bathroom on the platform. He tries to close the door and somebody knocks the door and then you see his frustration.
If you feel you can't handle this little stress of assignments and exams then you should watch the movie and then you will realise what stress is all about!