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“Generations to come will scarce believe that such a one as this walked the earth in flesh and blood.” These are the words of world renowned scientist  Albert  Einstein about Mahatma Gandhiji   .

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on 2 October 1869 in Porbandar

Gandhi dedicated his life to the wider purpose of discovering truth, or Satya. He tried to achieve this by learning from his own mistakes and conducting experiments on himself. He was proud of the fact that he had never told a lie to his teachers or classmates; the slightest aspersion on his character drew his tears. He called his autobiography The Story of My Experiments with Truth.

What had truth and vows to do with politics? It was a question which often recurred in Indian politics, and if Gandhi was not confounded by it, it was because, far back in South Africa, he had observed and confirmed the connection. For a man who was no doctrinaire, and whose theory often lagged behind practice, it was a decided advantage that the scene of his early activities should have been one where he was unfettered by political precedents or professionals. Natal and Transvaal were no bigger than some of the smallest provinces of India. The struggle for Indian independence was conducted Gandhi on much larger scale and on much bigger issues, but there were not a few occasions when he derived inspiration from his experience in South Africa.

Those who do not know him think there is some unworthy motive behind, some Oriental ‘slimness’ to account for such profound unworldliness. But those who know him well are ashamed of themselves in his presence. Money I think has no charm for him. His compatriots…wonder at him, grow angry at his strange unselfishness, and love him with the love of pride and trust. He is one of those outstanding characters with whom to walk is a liberal education…whom to know is to love."

The Man with a Vision

Look up at the stars and not down at your feet,' says

Stephen Hawking, the world's most famous living scientist and a symbol of the triumph of willpower over adversity, has celebrated his 70th birthday, revealing he did not learn to read properly until he was eight years old, and that his school friends had made a bet that he "would never come to anything".

A public symposium in Cambridge was told that, far from being top of the class, he was never more than half-way up. "My classwork was very untidy, and my handwriting was the despair of my teachers," he said. "But my classmates gave me the nickname Einstein, so presumably they saw signs of something better.

Puppets

Puppets have always inspired me, the puppets of each country exposes that country s culture and lifestyle. My recent visit to the WATER FESTIVAL which occurred in Sharjah gave me a really great chance to see the traditional puppet shows from Italy and Myanmar. The Italian puppet show told the Venetian story –Arlecchino and the Witch which depicts good and evil in a state of struggle. It showcases traditional customs, rich colors and the fancy lifestyle of Italy. The show takes place in a great Italian castle where lives Arlecchino and his friends, Pathelonia and Columbiana. It was  really entertaining to watch this Italian show. But the traditional show from Myanmar was a real piece of art. This show tells us about the various dance forms and religious stories of the culture rich Myanmar. I felt familiar with these puppets by seeing these types of puppets in the doll museum situated in Delhi. These puppets were controlled using thread  the ancient way , which made it difficult to be controlled other than the modern way of puppets on hand. The show produced the great classical dance forms of Myanmar. I recognized that it said the story of Lord Garuda, a mythological character in the Hindu religion. For me it was a great pleasure to see this treasure of tradition, still I wish to see more and more.

Development of Renewable Energy Sources in UAE

Energy is the dynamic indicator of the developmental level of countries. Countries are currently at acceleration in economic growth. Energy has been a key factor especially on the issue of renewable energy versus the crude oil use in fueling these economies. Renewable energy sources are being used all over the world since 200 BC . Renewable energy, sources show significant promise in helping to reduce the amount of toxins that are by-products of energy use. Not only do they protect against harmful by-products, but using alternative energy helps to preserve many of the natural resources that we currently use as sources of energy .They help to save the energy, the cost and above all the environment. Some of the main forms of renewable energy sources include: bio fuels, geothermal power, solar energy, wind energy, hydroelectric power, and nuclear energy.

     The UAE is the first hydrocarbon country in the world to begin investing in renewable energy. Abu Dhabi, the leading monarchy of the United Arab Emirates, has arguably been the most successful policy in the Gulf region in seizing the opportunities brought about by the rise of climate change on the international agenda. MASDAR City, a subsidiary of Mubadala Development Company initiative, in Abu Dhabi, is an emerging clean-technology cluster located in what aims to be one of the World's most sustainable cities. Masdar is committed to the optimum use of natural and human resources so that Abu Dhabi can develop into a global center of excellence for renewable energy research, development, and innovation.  Masdar City seeks to become a global center for innovation, research, product development and light manufacturing in the fields of renewable energy and sustainable technologies. U.A.E, despite its vast fossil-fuel reserves, has opted for a proactive domestic approach to the challenge. Due to its efforts and support to renewable energy, Abu Dhabi in the UAE was chosen to be the Headquarters for The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) winning a tight race with Germany. Located in a hot tropical land, the UAE receives plenty of sunlight all year. Which creates an opportunity for establishing the solar energy. As it could be used as running energy for vehicles, street lights, traffic signals etc.

Understanding these opportunities, the United Arab Emirates have made the solar energy useful in providing energy for parking ticket wending machine, street lights, air conditioned bus stops in Dubai and cars running on solar power. By 2020, the aim is for 7% of Abu Dhabi’s energy will come from renewable energy. While these domestic developments undoubtedly have been influenced by wider changes taking place in the UAE’s external environment, especially in the energy sphere. Evidently, Masdar, the nuclear program, and the IRENA headquarters are all geared to some of the most momentous of domestic challenges: economic diversification and job creation for the growing population in U.A.E.

With the rise of climate change on the international policy, oil producers have been forced to admit that a gradual, long-term shift in global energy sources towards a decarbonised energy economy is needed. Renewable energy technologies have emerged as an attractive option for the U.A.E, facilitating economic diversification and reducing its long-term dependence on oil revenues. Not only can solar energy supplement domestic supply; investing in related technologies will attract foreign franchise and international know-how to the country. If coupled with successful human-resources management policies, this would also gradually build up a local knowledge economy. Furthermore, projects with associated emission reductions would also be potential sources of external rent through sales of carbon credits. With the decarbonisation of oil production seen as imperative in the longer term, investing in carbon capture and storage technologies from their early stages therefore appears a wise choice. Also, Masdar ‘s well-built concept, have already served to raise the United Arab Emirates’ international prestige, while also contributing to consolidating the ruling elite’s domestic legitimacy. Nevertheless, only time will prove whether U.A.E is able to overcome the challenges of climate change by successfully implementing these ambitious goals. However, the UAE has been repeatedly ranked by the World Wildlife Fund as the country with the world’s largest per capita ecological footprint.