Pinaka: India's first indigenous Multiple Barrel Rocket Launcher ?

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Pinaka. It is a multiple rocket launcher developed by the DRDO for the Indian Army. Development began in 1983. The system has a maximum range of 39-40 km, fire a salvo of 12 rockets in under 40 seconds, with a beaten zone of 3.9 square kilometres. The system is mounted on a Tatra truck for mobility. A battery of Pinaka consists of six launcher systems, six loader cum replenishment vehicles, three replenishment vehicles, a command post vehicle with fire control computer and a met. radar. The Pinaka is a complete MBRL system with six launcher vehicles as a battery with each launcher having 12 rockets. A battery of six launchers can neutralise an area of 1000 m x 800 m. Three Replenishment vehicles, six Loader cum Replenishment vehicle and a Command Post vehicle with a Fire Control computer and the DIGICORA MET radar round out the MBRS system.

Budh Purnima

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Gautam Buddha was born as a prince in 544 BC in Lumbini, on a Full Moon day in the month of Vaisakh. When he was born it was predicted that the child would redeem the world. Even as a young prince he was touched by the pain and sickness of others. Later he renounced the world and became an ascetic. At the age of 35, he attained enlightenment on the full moon day of Vaisakh. He traveled far and wide preaching the truth and gained a large following consisting of scholars, sanyasis, rulers of states and others, thus forming the Buddhist community.

Gautam Buddha was not a god and the philosophy of Buddhism does not entail any theistic world-view. The teachings of the Buddha are solely to liberate human beings from the misery and sufferings of life.

School Painting...

Swami Vivekanand is a small government aided school in Tyagrajan Nagar near Banshankari BDA complex. This school with 5-6 classroom, handful of teacher and financial constrain still manage to give one of the best eduction to near by slum children with annual fee of Rs. 20. The dedication of teachers a sole reason behind the quality education which the children are receiving.

Kadam Milakar Chalna Hoga

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Going through a tougher period trying to resolve the things, I was reminded of this poem:
elementsKadam Milakar Chalna Hoga,
Badhaye Aati Hai Aaye,
Ghire Praly Ki Ghor Ghataye,
Paavo Ke Niche Aangare,
Sir Par Bares Yadi Javalaye,
Nij Hitho Se Hanste Hanste,
Aag Laga Kar Jalna Hoga,
Kadam Milakar Chalna Hoge,

Hasye Rudan Mein, Tufano Mein,
Amar Asankhaye Balidano Mein,
Udyano Mein, Virano Mein,
Aapmano Mein, Sammano Mein,
Unnat Mastak , Ubhra Sinaa,
Peedayo Mein Palna Hoga,
Kadam Milakar Chalna Hoga,

What to learn in College

College is about learning. It's not as simple as learning whatever it is that's being taught in your required gen-ed classes though.

It's about learning how to listen, how to speak, how to think. Learning who you are, who your friends are, and the type of people you want as friends.

Learning how to trust your innermost feelings, and how to find those feelings in the first place. It's about learning what's really important to you, and learning what you really don't give a damn about.

Sikkim Butterflies : The amazing color and range of beauty

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Parnassius stoliczkanus ssp. nicevilliAlthough Sikkim is one of the smallest Himalayan states, with an area of 7,299 sq. km. the biodiversity has given Sikkim an unique status. For example, within 30 km of Tholung Valley the altitude rises from 600 m to 5,500 m. Due to this steepness of the mountain and the geographical and climatic conditions, the floral and faunal diversity ranges from tropical species to high altitude cold desert species.

Of total of about 1,400 butterflies recorded from the Indian Sub-continent almost 50% of butterflies are recorded from Sikkim. Of the total area of Sikkim 40% (North Sikkim) is almost inhabitable and is covered with snow for about 4-8 months to perpetual snow and unsuitable for any life.

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