Sanghi Hills, part of the Aravalli range in Haryana, once featured a vibrant lake and ecosystem. However, due to neglect and human greed, it has
Category: My Stories
HOW to LIVE to 101 IN GOOD HEALTH
Research is unlocking the secrets of ageing at cellular level. This series gives an overview of practical things you can do to live a healthy
THE RAINBOW
Civilized way of life cannot be sustained unless physically protected from vandalism. Civilization cannot be a one way street. This simple story illustrates how.
2020-THE YEAR OF THE VIRUS
The Year saw millions of homes become cages for their residents. Yet, there were many redeeming features.
INTUITIONS
This blog predicts the future of India based solely on my intuitions. Intuition is defined by a personal story.
GARDENING WHILE LOCKED DOWN
Your Garden Shop is closed and you cant buy seeds, seedlings for summer. Nothing to worry. You have a lot in your kitchen. Read on....
LIBRARIES OF THE WORLD
This blog is about interesting libraries around the world. Like, library in a tree, a ship, a camel, a tank and so on.
50 YEARS OF SERVICE TO EDUCATION
This article describes how the author tried to live up to what he thought IIT's are all about & talks of the 500+ products developed
11 YEARS AGO….& TODAY
This article compares the Indian Parliament 11 years ago to the one today and looks at a change that isnt there.
HELP FOR DO IT YOURSELF
Hobbyists, students, DIY enrhusiasts, making project face problems in sourcing quality components. Here is my solution to their problems.
Jalianwala Bagh (13-4-1919 to 13-4-2019)-A testamant to inhumanity
Let us not forget the price of liberty is eternal vigilance lest we suffer again as we suffered in the past. Read about Jaliawalan.
Establishment of School Library in Jhajjar, Haryana, Part 4
The ceremonies over, we were inside the Library. A sight to see-somebody exclaimed: “Is it Govt school or 5 star?” Right at the entrance, there…
Establishment of School Library in Jhajjar, Haryana, Part 3
This article describes the inauguration ceremony of a Rs 0.5 million, modern library established by me, in an Indian village (Part 3 of 10).
Boeing Crash & Grandfather
The tragedy of the Ethiopian Boeing crash highlights the relevance of conservative design and has made Donald Trump look very rational and analytical.
About Mentoring
This story is about Mr Mannu Wadhawan, an engineer. Mentored by me in entrepreneurship, he is now an industrialist.
Establishment of School Library in Jhajjar, Haryana, Part 2
This article traces the setting up of a rural library, costing Rs 0.5 million, by a few alumni of 4 Indian Institutes of Technology. Part
Establishment of School Library in Jhajjar, Haryana- Part 1
I established a modern library at Jhajjar, Haryana, costing about half a million rupees, to help a Govt School there. Alumni of IIT Kharagpur, IIT
Spring breaks in Delhi
Winter says good bye in North India with buds on Semul tree bursting into bright red and orange flowers. Enjoy the onset of spring with
My Intro
Let me introduce myself, albeit belatedly. I am mostly about engineering education, a lot about nature conservation and a little about rural empowerment. Engineering education…