The Anatomy of Failure

Submitted by maulikdave321 on

It is only possible to succeed at second-rate pursuits-like becoming a millionaire or a prime minister, winning a war, seducing beautiful women, flying through the stratosphere or landing on the moon. First-rate pursuits-involving, as they must, trying to understand what life is about and trying to convey that understanding-inevitably result in a sense of failure. A Napoleon, a Churchill, a Roosevelt can feel themselves to be successful, but never a Socrates, a Pascal, a Blake. Understanding is for ever unattainable.

MittiCool: The cool Indian Innovation!

Submitted by aurora on

The Mitti Cool Refrigerator is a low cost refrigerator made of clay that can run without electricity. The innovative fridge cools water naturally while keeping food such as vegetables, fruits, and liquids fresh for several days. Mansukhbhai Raghavbhai Prajapati, a Gujarat-based potter, makes this fridge that uses no electricity.

Government of the people, by the people, for the people

Submitted by aurora on

These words are from Mr Abraham Lincoln. He delivered this speech for the people of America. But as we read this, we see that it so relevant to our country India even today, close to after 150 years after this speech was delivered!. It is a part of a big speech, however since the following words are very relevant to us, only this is posted. Here it goes ...