I browsed a friends facebook wall, it was filled with some information that promoted me to debate, as those sounded like propaganda. I know, people share those with good intension, but the root of it lies a well fabricated propaganda. But experience teaches to remain calm at times and reserve the energy for better things, unless arguing and jumping the gun is the only way to move ahead. The arguments cloud the mind, to push a view, but a calm mind analyses points from both ends and finds a balanced view. A balanced view can see bigger picture and where do things stand, unlike plucking few success stories and paint whole failures with it. At the same time, paint all success stories with few failures. But a balanced mind can see what goes where, and can understand the under lying realities.
Wednesday, June 01, 2016
Thursday, April 07, 2016
The "C" programming language
These days, when I
interact with fresh Engineering graduates, most of time I get questions like
which is better Java or .NET? Few questions on Android or iOS. But very few are
curious to know about C. I am glad that nobody cares about assembly language, and
except few cases, we never truely use assembly language.
What is the market
for C? In the rapidly evolving world of programming, where new languages are
coming and many more languages are seeing their eviction, where does C language
stand. It's been there now for 45 years. Java, C# (.NET) are ruling on the web,
however, still C/C++ is the best for system programming. Most of the embedded
development is primarily centered around C/C++, though the UI or APP level of
the software stack, is being used by higher levels languages like Java. The other languages that is making a mark
internationally is Python. It' used across different verticals. Though PERL's
role in text processing is still supreme, Python has been sought after in
different domains rather just a script language. It's evolving interest make it
possibly the next big language in computer industry. However, in the current
scheme of things, and the gadgets we deal with, the cars we drive, the flights
we board, and behind the smartness of our worlds, programming in C still plays
a vital role.
Here is an interesting chart published sometime back:
http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/software/top-10-programming-languages
Thursday, March 03, 2016
JNU Unrest
“Before
I react to few of those posts on my FB wall or WhatsApp group, I wanted to
understand the issue. I did some self-study based on publications and
discussions in the national media (here are the pointers below). One conclusion
I draw – this hype can have been contained in a smaller scale – the
govt./country may have to pay a heavy price for the same. The greater issue
lies in forcing an agenda in the university campus by ruling elite to counter
the leftist ideology. I wish, our media could have given more time on the
Make-In-India week, with debates and discussions rather JNU coverage. I hope,
from this churning, some Amrit may come to understand what is the
true meaning of "nationalism". And, I would like to be a patriot,
rather a nationalist. There is a huge difference between these two”.
P.S: I would like to add any argument or article on
this topic to be more informed
In-depth analysis from the Hindu with historical
context:
A thematic article -
being a student of JNU
Why can't you just
trust a student group:
The speech before
Shouldn't we check
facts before making a statement?
Now what happened on
that day from an insider's account:
Analysis from Hindu:
OP-Ed from JNU
faculty:
Collection of views
of journalist of all the universities:
NDTV debate on
Nationalism - academic debate, and cultured one:
Indian Express
editorials:
TOI editorials:
Tribute to Atalji
the way he handled Kashmir issue from a Congress Leader:
Epw:
The counter argument
on 2014:
The pioneer:
International
reactions:
HRD Minister's
speech in parliament:
Sunday, February 14, 2016
The boiling point
It was first in HCU, and now in JNU. Our esteemed educational institutions are becoming the hot bed of political activities. I can't comment much on the political parties, the leaders or their policies of playing with dead bodies, and fomenting an issue from a non-issue or one that can be contained locally. The recent activities and news, however, raises a question, why our premier educational institutions of higher learning are NOT apolitical, and the temple of learning are secluded and misused as political battle field. How can students, who pursue higher learning be engaged in political activities fostered by their external political masters? Should not the student elections, for instance, in colleges be stopped? If at all, there is a need of students in political science, to have practical exposure, should be provided internships in political parties, like professional students go to corporates. There should be debates in campuses on policy matters, current affairs, and enactment of mini parliamentary discussions, but solely to increase the efficacy of a system to improve on the core competencies, oratory and other relevant skills (like for a political career). Let our students be rightly informed and take up real life challenges and problems, and engaged in solving the same.
Friday, November 20, 2015
Bihar election and dynastic politics
Mr. Nitish Kumar took oath as the Bihar CM today. After, a hectic, bitter and acerbic election campaign, Nitish had continued the rally for the third time. As per media reports, and expert opinions, Bihar has been on a development trajectory, though more needs to be done, and long way to go. Many Biharis and Indian may be happy or neutral over the CM post, however, many are disgust over the deputy CM post being awarded to Laloo's son. I would have liked the most experienced RJD leader taking up that post. If people are commenting against dynastic politics, it's rampant in every political party. BJP is not that far behind as well. However, in a democracy, a "leader" is elected, not a graduate or an expert. For the same reason, Ex-PM, the best possible "qualified" PM was mocked, as he lacked the leadership qualities. And, I hope, the new Dy CM of Bihar does justice to the people's verdict. As far as, Biharis go, I am sure they know what they are doing.
Few references:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_families_of_India
Few references:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_families_of_India
Saturday, August 22, 2015
India First as a theme in our national policies
Here are some thoughts where "India First" is taking a dent in the current national policy scenario:
1. GST is supposed to be the game changer for Indian economy, but it's been blocked in Parliament for long. It was BJP who kept opposing, and now Congress. If its good for the country, why is it being delayed?
2. OROP , in principle both Congress and BJP agree on it's implementation, and our Jawans deserves it, and country needs them the most, why not a time bound solution. Agree, it could complex , but why then false promises?
3. Washing out of parliament sessions. BJP played its part in 2012/13, and now congress. Where is country first approach here? Is stopping parliament is the way ahead?
4. The pseudo fight in Delhi between LG and CM, and subsequently larger political games. National advertisement for state govt. Didn't understand how country's/state's progress is made by that, where other departments are crying for funds. "India Shining" was such a campaign in 2004.
5. No unique voice in the matter of national security and particularly policy with Pakistan. Watch any TV debate, the fault lines are clear. Should not there be consensus in the matter of internal security and policies? If country first is the approach for both national parties, why not all parties meet to conclude Indian stand on critical and strategic issues? Let there be a unique stand - Indian Stand.
6. Every Govt. Follows spoiler system for appointment into institute of national importance. Then it was Congress, and now BJP. Are they following the criteria of BEST choice for the political appointments? Censor board, FTTI and Delhi commission of women are a few that created furor. Is country first is the criteria here?
7. Land bill - why not political consensus on what good for the country, discuss on Parliament rather push it through ordinance. Is the long term view of the policies are taken into account. I agree, its a complex issue and needs detailed deliberations to push economic agenda and safeguard the poor. But sure, if every party thinks country first, we will have a more agreeable one.
I stand corrected, and any suggestions or new instances may be added.
Friday, August 14, 2015
Tribute to Kalam
କାଲାମ କଲମେ କାଳଜୟୀ ଲେଖା
ଆନ୍ଦୋଳିଲା ଯୁବା ହୃଦୟ
ଅଗ୍ନୀର ଡେଣାରେ ଚେଇଁ ଉଠିଥିଲା
ଦେଶ ମାତୃକାର ଲୟ
କ୍ଷେପଣାସ୍ତ୍ର ଦିନେ ଗଢିଥିଲେ ଯିଏ
ନିଜ ଜ୍ଞାନ କଉଶଳେ
ଅଗ୍ନୀ ସଞ୍ଜୋଗିଲେ ଦେଶ ଚେତନାର
କୋଟି କୋଟି ଶିଶୁ ପ୍ରାଣେ
ଅନ୍ତିମ ଯାତ୍ରାର ସାରଥି ସେ
ନିଜେ
କୋଟି ଚକ୍ଷୁ ଅଶୃ ବହେ
ଅମର ଆତ୍ମାର କାଳଜୟୀ ସନ୍ଦେଶ
ମର ଶରୀରେକି କାଲାମ ରହେ
ଆନ୍ଦୋଳିଲା ଯୁବା ହୃଦୟ
ଅଗ୍ନୀର ଡେଣାରେ ଚେଇଁ ଉଠିଥିଲା
ଦେଶ ମାତୃକାର ଲୟ
କ୍ଷେପଣାସ୍ତ୍ର ଦିନେ ଗଢିଥିଲେ ଯିଏ
ନିଜ ଜ୍ଞାନ କଉଶଳେ
ଅଗ୍ନୀ ସଞ୍ଜୋଗିଲେ ଦେଶ ଚେତନାର
କୋଟି କୋଟି ଶିଶୁ ପ୍ରାଣେ
କୋଟି ଚକ୍ଷୁ ଅଶୃ ବହେ
ଅମର ଆତ୍ମାର କାଳଜୟୀ ସନ୍ଦେଶ
ମର ଶରୀରେକି କାଲାମ ରହେ
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