Dear readers,
At the outset let me wish all the dear students, a behemoth voyage called NOISE, and may you all blossom into ever vibrant, energetic and responsible citizens and technocrats of tomorrow, so that you all can take the cudgel of moulding one self, the country, so as to ease the lives of our countrymen.
It appears that the white elephant of the Orient is now getting up from deep slumber, and is now all set, to shed out all its laziness, which as been amply taken note of by all those concerned. Such news are welcome, and it bodes good for all of us.
The world has seen two vital revolutions, affecting all of mankind on this Earth which has changed the times and shape of things, decidedly in favor of those yearning for the changes for the good, and in the process has made the world look like a village. In the rat race to be one up, and in some cases in order to survive, one needs to be optimistic on all fronts, innovative, and alert and above all never to be complacent with the results. We are young, and to desire such of the above traits, is not a tall order. It is heartening to note that almost half of the nation’s population is in the age group of 18 to 35. This in itself is a great piece of news. Every second Indian is of our age group. It connotes that we youngsters constitute an important element that needs to be taken note of, and that any action taken also affects us in many ways. On the other hand, this group is an important work force, and if guided in the right path, I am sure, would take our country to great heights and even beyond the yonder.
Even today, we have been importing some vital technologies, so as to give fillip to our wheels of progress. The nation is paying through the nose in such imports, in spite of the fact that we have the third largest technically trained manpower and scientists in the world. It is an economic drain on the nation which led to serious repercussions. This trend needs to be stemmed, stopped, and even put in the reverse gear. Only then can a true smile of triumph would look apt on our face.
This then is our challenge. John F. Kennedy had once said to his citizens in the U.S. “Ask not what your country can give you, but ask what you can give to your country”. Of the total children who enters the portals of the school, only 7% can make it to the college level education, and we are those of the chosen few who have made it to the engineering colleges, still a small miniscule %. Professional education in our country is a luxury item, and it would be insane to waste such a golden opportunity, that has come our way. Our countrymen have been expecting sanguine results and deliverance of goods and techniques from us. Are we doing anything to measure up to their expectations? Are we able to pull our weight, over and above of the others, as we are expected to pull the weights of the have-nots.
At some time or other during our interaction with others, we have felt that there is a generation gap, and that others do not understand us and that at times we youngsters feel forlorn and disgusted. Of course, life is not a bed of roses all the way, and all days are not sundays. A pen is mightier than a sword, as the adage goes, and herein lies our opportunity.
It has been envisaged to launch the monthly periodical NOISE wherein every one of you who may have something to say vehemently, coherently, emphatically, can jot down your views, so that our colleagues, peers, and the reading fraternity can be in the know of what you say. Who knows, your views can bring a change in lives of some one, or bring solace to the other, or bring a windfall to someone else, or trigger a thought to innovate or simply spin a thread for some one, which can become an enlighted path for the wary. Opportunities are not to be wasted, and it is better late than never.
The world has seen two vital revolutions, affecting all of mankind on this Earth which has changed the times and shape of things, decidedly in favor of those yearning for the changes for the good, and in the process has made the world look like a village. In the rat race to be one up, and in some cases in order to survive, one needs to be optimistic on all fronts, innovative, and alert and above all never to be complacent with the results. We are young, and to desire such of the above traits, is not a tall order. It is heartening to note that almost half of the nation’s population is in the age group of 18 to 35. This in itself is a great piece of news. Every second Indian is of our age group. It connotes that we youngsters constitute an important element that needs to be taken note of, and that any action taken also affects us in many ways. On the other hand, this group is an important work force, and if guided in the right path, I am sure, would take our country to great heights and even beyond the yonder.
Even today, we have been importing some vital technologies, so as to give fillip to our wheels of progress. The nation is paying through the nose in such imports, in spite of the fact that we have the third largest technically trained manpower and scientists in the world. It is an economic drain on the nation which led to serious repercussions. This trend needs to be stemmed, stopped, and even put in the reverse gear. Only then can a true smile of triumph would look apt on our face.
This then is our challenge. John F. Kennedy had once said to his citizens in the U.S. “Ask not what your country can give you, but ask what you can give to your country”. Of the total children who enters the portals of the school, only 7% can make it to the college level education, and we are those of the chosen few who have made it to the engineering colleges, still a small miniscule %. Professional education in our country is a luxury item, and it would be insane to waste such a golden opportunity, that has come our way. Our countrymen have been expecting sanguine results and deliverance of goods and techniques from us. Are we doing anything to measure up to their expectations? Are we able to pull our weight, over and above of the others, as we are expected to pull the weights of the have-nots.
At some time or other during our interaction with others, we have felt that there is a generation gap, and that others do not understand us and that at times we youngsters feel forlorn and disgusted. Of course, life is not a bed of roses all the way, and all days are not sundays. A pen is mightier than a sword, as the adage goes, and herein lies our opportunity.
It has been envisaged to launch the monthly periodical NOISE wherein every one of you who may have something to say vehemently, coherently, emphatically, can jot down your views, so that our colleagues, peers, and the reading fraternity can be in the know of what you say. Who knows, your views can bring a change in lives of some one, or bring solace to the other, or bring a windfall to someone else, or trigger a thought to innovate or simply spin a thread for some one, which can become an enlighted path for the wary. Opportunities are not to be wasted, and it is better late than never.
I, on behalf of you all, on the propitious occasion of the second issue of this monthly periodical, invite, regular contributory articles on scientific, literary, case studies, experiences, peer reviews, innovate ideas, et al, so as to enrich all, so as to satisfy us of the fact that we have done something to bring about a change for the better. If we start today, we might end up somewhere, but if no start is made, we do not end up anywhere.
Adieu for now.
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