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Professor Satish Dhawan: Father of experimental fluid Dynamic research When our scientist were launching moon mission CHANDRAYAN 2 on 22.07.2019 , I was reading biography of such a person who was Mathematician and Aerospace Engineer and will always be remembered as father of experimental fluid Dynamic research In India. He is no one else but Professor Satish Dhawan. A great scientist Vikram Sarabhai was visionary. His vision gave the birth to Indian Institute of Management (IIM) and Indian Space Research organisation (ISRO) and Prof. Satish Dhawan shaped ISRO with its speedy program by using management methods and building organisational structure. Due to his efforts, ISRO has developed such technology which is inspiring many young Indians to give their contribution towards the space program to reach the stars and became most dynamic and successful scientific institution. From Yogesh Gogwekar. Prof. Satish Dhawan born on 25th September 1920 In Srinagar, Kashmir. He did his g...

Baloo Palwankar  popularly known as P Baloo.   While reading the historical book on cricket “a Corner of the foreign Field“ written by an eminent historian Ramchandra Guha, I came across the contribution of four brothers towards the Indian Cricket. They are Vithal Palwankar, Shivram Palwankar, Ganpat Palwankar and above all Baloo Palwankar . None of the writers on cricket has mentioned about these cricket personalities before Ramchandra Guha. Thanks to Mr. Guha for providing such great information through this book. According to Ram Guha, Baloo Palwankar was an extraordinary cricketer, who battled incredible discrimination and an exceptional left-arm spinner whose figures were both remarkable and heroic, in fighting against prejudice that modern cricketers cannot dream of. This is absolutely true. A talented bowler who broke cast taboos  and played 33 first class matches from 1905 to 1921 and took 179 wickets at an average of 15.21 .  From Yogesh Gogwek...

Bobby Talyarkhan, Father of Indian Cricket Commentary Ardeshir Furdorji Sohrabji Talyarkhan, popularly known as Bobby Talyarkhan, was a legendary figure in sports journalism and was the pioneer of the Indian Cricket Commentary who brought the Cricket to the doorsteps of millions of Indians through his live cricket commentary on All India Radio. Today, due to Television Network, we can watch the action of the cricket game accompanied comments from the commentary box. Very few must be aware of Radio commentary and also about Bobby Talyarkhan. From Yogesh Gogwekar While reading the history of Cricket, it is very surprising to know that first credit commentary started in Australia in 1922 at Sydney Cricket Ground in a Testimonial match for Charles Bannerman who was first centurion of test cricket and first commentator was Lionel Watt. It was first in the game of cricket, commentary was introduced. Latter BBC introduced the commentary in Rugby match between England and Wales ...

The Timeless Gift of the Coconut Tree: A Tree From Heaven It is said that a strong heart, much like the coconut tree, rises higher the more it is burdened. The comparison is apt. The coconut tree—revered in India as the Kalpavriksha , the “tree of heaven”—is perhaps nature’s most generous creation. Every part of it serves life in one way or another. It offers food and drink, fuel and fiber, timber and oil. Across India and around the world, millions of families depend directly or indirectly on the coconut for their livelihood. India ranks among the world’s leading producers of coconuts, with Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, Odisha, and West Bengal contributing significantly. In these coastal regions, coconut cultivation is not merely a traditional activity; it is a vital pillar of the agricultural economy. A Tree with Ancient Roots The coconut tree is believed to have originated in the Malay region, where it is known as nyor kali . In Sanskrit ...