Flight

Time to return to picking up the threads where they were dropped a few days ago due to exigencies of familial compulsions . Suddenly I had to fly across the country at a very short notice. Notwithstanding my involvement in matters not concerning others the show which had begun a few days ago - a month ago to be precise had to go on . Agartala is a place which is waiting to be developed. The process has already started . But there is still a long way to go. The problem with the north east is two fold . One is the distance from rest of India and the other is the fact that you cannot own anything there . This leads to a sense of insecurity in the minds of the people .
While the first problem can be easily countered with - "You fly to the far east and claim it to be a vacation ; but you don't want to do Anything about your own eastern areas . ....
Turbulence in the flight . Bad weather is rattling the plane quite badly . But my man Bal reddy is the pilot . So little to fear... . Back to about the north east . It has a lot of potential for development . One place I was impressed with was national institute of technology agartala . Situated in a 400 Acre lush green area it was converted from tripura college of engineering to NIT AGARTALA in 2006. Since then frenetic construction and a dedicated faculty is slowly seeing this institution  becoming a premier institution for engineering  in  the country . Since it is isolated even from the isolated agartala the chance of students getting into trouble is quite remote. They have no option but to turn to studies as a past time .
Another place to visit is the Bangla border. It is quite close to agartala and people travel across everyday for work . I believe that all have relations across. Anyway I met this junior commissioned officer of Bangladesh rangers. A old Veteran. Consented to pose for a photo . As did our own BSF personnel . After completing all formalities with regard to my son's admission  I am now headed back to hyderabad . In between, like some one said "if given a chance I will do it again " my faith in my service was re- affirmed when on reaching agartala my people in the army were present to help me in all ways possible . All in all my stay was memorable .
In the meantime. ..
While I was into my own world, financial statements were being read by the dozens and tests being held and human resources were being understood.
On Monday there was also this disquieting news That Dr Abdul kal am collapsed and completed his time on earth . He had done a lot for the country and also helped children in learning to be creative and intelligent . It is indeed a great loss for the country . For not only was he a great scientist but was also apolitical . May his soul rest in peace . We join the country in mourning the loss of this great person ....