#74th Republic Day

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Man who build India.

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74th Republic Day celebrated in AIIMS Patna under the patronage of Prof. Dr. G. K. Pal Hon'ble Executive Director, AIIMS Patna.

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Breathe-Chele20035 (ao3)  Summary: A tragic accident leaves Katniss a precious gift, her niece Abby. Moving back home gives her a new life full of second chances as she meets her old love, Peeta Mellark. Broken Arrow-AnotherSongAnotherMile (ao3)  Summary: You swore to yourself you'd always be there to protect Katniss Everdeen. But it only took a moment for someone to break through that facade. Brokenness-chele20035 (ao3)  Summary: After Katniss wins the 74th games (Peeta was never reaped)... its thirteen years later when a family tragedy breaks her.   Bubbles and Honesty-Alliswell (ao3)  Summary: Katniss and Peeta have sweet heart-to-heart time together while in the bathtub in this outtake of the "Are Those For Me?" Universe. Burnt Around the Edges-HGfanonezillion (ao3)  Summary: A series of one shots that follows Promise I'm Worthy. It includes some scenes from around the time of Bittersweet Dance. It's not entirely chronological. Can I Get There By Candlelight?-authoresskika (ao3)  Summary: AU: To appease his childhood sweetheart, young Peeta Mellark ventures into the magical forest just outside the protective walls of his city to fetch a fallen star—certainly no easy task when the star turns out to be a girl on fire. Catch Me As I Fall-HGfanonezillion (ao3)  Summary: After the devastating news that neither she nor her mother are a match for a bone marrow transplant for Prim, Katniss is hit with the news that she and Prim don't share a father. As she tries to come to terms with the news, she also must come to terms with the drunken mistake she feels she made at a party she didn't even want to go to. All the while praying that her sister gets a miracle. Cheese Buns and Bad Puns-HGfanonezillion (ao3)  Summary: Peeta has as cooking vlog. Katniss has an archery vlog. They are avid watchers of each other's stuff and strike up a friendship over the internet. But could there be more to the friendship? Or is it just their fans' wishful thinking? Christmas In Panem-Alliswell (ao3)  Summary: For 75 years The Capitol suppressed all festivities that could bring joy and hope to the Districts, but with the birth of the Free Republic of Panem, the new leaders are attempting to bringing back the forgotten costumes of the old days, when Panem was known as America. Christmas has caught the eye of one District 12 baker. Clubbing 101-Alliswell (ao3)  Summary: Prompt 144: She has a night of fun before the start of the semester. She meets this guy, they hit it off that they sleep together. But when she shows up to her class the next day, she sees the guy again. But he’s her professor and he’s way older than she originally thought. #olderPeeta

[geek-and-destroy]

'Progressive' hindu nationalists - why are they Like That?

Tomorrow is the 26th of January, the 74th Republic Day in India - the day the Indian constitution was formalized and adopted. I thought i'd mourn my fast-fading nationalism on this occasion by kinda airing out some bullshit and starting a political longpost, which is always a good idea right? right???

Since about the end of last year, I've seen some blogs on here that define themselves around hindutva - hindu nationalism, the idea that India is a hindu nation and must abandon its secular status. Any leftie/liberal with any awareness of the news will know their rhetoric is bullshit. Anyone who isn't really aware of Indian religious dynamics would know to spot their Islamophobia from a mile away, because seriously, the discourse is Ben Shapiro levels of bad.

The most egregious of these include hindulivesmatter, rhysaka, yato-dharmasto-jaya, vindhyavasini and others. Basically a small hindu nationalist clique. They're actually not that big a deal even on this hellsite, but they keep annoyingly popping up to start firebrand arguments under posts. But they're not uncommon in the real world. In fact, i think the majority of the Indian urban youth is Like That - anti-homophobia, anti-misogyny, theoretically anti-islamophobia, the same general left-leaning values associated with Gen Z; but with a weird blind spot when it comes to the fascist decline of their own country.

These users are not too different from TERFs, with their couching of hate in progressive, tumblr-social-justice language. There's been a lot of discourse around why TERFs are the way they are, why their otherwise feminist and progressive values eventually shatter in favour of their hate. I want to do something similar for hindutva tumblr, because i see in it a newer kind of hindu nationalist aggression, yet one that i am very familiar with, as an urban upper-middle-class Indian born into a Marathi Hindu family.

The main question i want to answer is this: why does someone espousing dire Islamophobic rhetoric also sincerely believe in progressive ideas? Why do they not see the contradictions? To do that, we need a little primer in post-independence Indian history.

So, it's often said that Indian democracy was not handed to us; this is not only in the sense that we had to fight for our freedom against the Brits, but also in the sense that there were long deliberations on the exact type of republic we wanted to be. The constitution was drafted, finalized and adopted a full three years after the Brits left. This framing of a philosophical struggle stayed on, throughout the tumult of the following decades.

This is how the modern Indian is taught about our history: Several riots, the Emergency in the 70s, the wars with Pakistan and China, the formation of Bangladesh, the victory at the cricket world cup, the Cold War international policy of non-alignment, the Green Revolution, all of these are presented through a frame of struggle, with the Kargil War and the 1991 liberalization being the point of stabilization. The median citizen of 1971 was politically aware and politically involved. That of 2001 was most likely not. At least, that's the narrative of capitalism in the country. This narrative of a 50-year prolonged post-independence struggle is why Indian nationalism is so potent, even outside of the newer Hindu fascist rhetoric. We've got a very intense sense of national pride. I'm guilty of it myself.

In 1991, the economy was opened up to multinational corporations and eventually led to the formation of an Indian petit bourgeois. The period from 1991 to roughly 2011 is seen as a period of idyllic peace much like the Clinton administration in the US. Culturally, this was the time of the Bollywood masala movie - light, apolitical and all about a big Hindu joint family that preaches benevolent unity of all religions. But the thing that was never mentioned in these movies was caste - an elephant in the room that i haven't addressed yet. Just like the 'default' US Culture is white suburban christian, the default culture here is upper caste middle-class hindu. The aforementioned rise of the middle class was largely along caste lines. Households in the US have microcultures along ethnic lines, and they can be similarly mapped in India through caste and religion.

The Indian equivalent of the megachurch pastor is the ruling BJP's paramilitary parent organization, the RSS, as well as others like the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, the Karni Sena, etc - organizations that normal people largely didn't agree with but whose values and morals were ingrained in their subconscious. The apolitical Hindu in like 2004 did not believe, like the RSS does, that India should be a Hindu nation; but he (i use 'he' here because male tends to be default in this case, and that's a whole different conversation) did believe in the greatness of traditions, the Indian armed forces and in ancient Hindu scientific supremacy (which at the time was limited to Aryabhatta's zero and the actual progress in the sciences from ancients like Charaka and Sushruta to more modern ones like Ramanujan and CV Raman - it hadn't gone into cuckoo fantasy land yet, where we showhow had stem cell research and aeroplanes in ancient India and the Ramayana is apparently actual history now). To this person, Savarkar was an icon of the freedom struggle along with others like Gandhi, Bose, Ambedkar, etc, but he didn't know or care about his religio-fascist ideology. Fascist elements existed then and had their pockets of support - the Shiv Sena in Maharashtra, Modi's CM-hood in Gujarat, and the first BJP national administration came up during this time. To the normal citizen, they were simply extremists with 'some good points'.

2008 was the year of the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai. Islamophobia didn't fully enter Indian discourse just yet, largely because of the assertion of the city's multicultural identity, but the seeds were certainly sown. In fact, blatant Islamophobia wouldn't be mainstream till 2016 or so - the BJP's 2014 election was won on middle-class concerns. The petit bourgeois finally made its voice heard politically in the 2011 anti-corruption protests spearheaded by Anna Hazare and Arvind Kejriwal, the latter of whom is the founder of the newest major political party in the country. It's typical of protests of this kind, agitating against a vague idea of corruption with not many tangible demands. It is true that by 2011, the Congress government was notoriously bloated, corrupt and ineffectual at a systemic level. The BJP gained a single-party majority on an anti-corruption and pro-welfare platform, with religion not really a factor.

The middle class celebrated this as an ultimate affirmation of their hegemony, and the RSS-derived values kicked into high gear. The celebrations have now become a gloat-fest, kinda like vindicated Marvel fans when their Disney product makes a bajillion dollars. The best example of this is the Ram Mandir inauguration earlier this week. Modi cultivated an image of a messiah figure who could do no wrong. Anyone who opposed their goals is now an anti-national and a traitor. General attitudes as a whole have grown a lot more bloodthirsty and carceral. Propaganda, degradation of public discourse, weakening of the media and public institutions, the whole gamut.

The people running the above-mentioned blogs are quite representative of this demographic. They probably fully believe what they spout. They fully believe that Hindus and Hinduism are under threat in India, that love jihad ("forced conversion") is a real thing, that Islamists are taking over their nation, and even that Hindus have been 'sleeping' and are just now being 'woken up'. At the same time, they believe in socially progressive values. The supposedly pro-LGBT+ and pro-feminist stances taken by the RSS are very much targeted at urban Hindus, not at the West as PR.

The propaganda directed at them (which includes movies, social media and tragically, many news outlets) often appeals to the traditional acceptance of queer individuals in mythological texts to get straight, cis, sheltered urban Hindus of all ages to reconcile bigotries and get on board the hate train. It is often in a comparative frame, juxtaposed with the bigotry in Islamic or Christian texts and historical persecution in the West (btw, the term acceptance is very loose here, they often equate mention of a thing with acceptance of that thing even if it's derogatory. Ancient hindu culture only 'accepted' trans women, and that was a marginalized acceptance at best).

The RSS often preaches that Hinduism is the religion of tolerance, and advocates for a twisted version of the tolerance paradox. It's reached a level where propaganda doesn't have to be deliberate - the citizens will do it for them. These blogs are true believers despite the contradictions, but their online activity is probably a deliberate form of praxis, with the co-opting of social justice vocab and appealing to white/western/Indian expat guilt etc. So yes, very much like TERFs, except that TERFs are an actual minority whereas Hindutva ideology is increasingly the default 'apolitical' belief. The reactionary internalization has been successful.

Tl;dr: people like hindulivesmatter are sincere in their bigotry towards Muslims as well as their progressive beliefs, because Indian culture as a whole oriented itself towards appealing to the urban upper caste middle class.

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🇨🇳🇷🇺 RUSSIAN PRESIDENT VLADIMIR PUTIN MEETS WITH CHINESE PRESIDENT XI JINPING AT THIRD BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE FORUM

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Chinese President Xi Jinping Wednesday for the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation held in Beijing.

As the host country, Republic of China President Xi Jinping spoke first, thanking the Russian President and pointing to the implementation of the agreements and celebrating record trade between the two countries, which is approaching $200 Billion this year.

"Mr President, during the ten years since 2013, the two of us have held 42 meetings and established good business-like relations and a strong personal friendship" President Xi said.

"Mutual trust in our political relations is steadily growing. Close and effective strategic collaboration is being maintained. Bilateral trade has achieved historic records and is approaching the target of $200 billion we have set."

After the opening ceremony of the forum, President Xi Jinping introduced Russian President Vladimir Putin, who spoke at the Belt & Road Forum.

The Russian President thanked President Xi for his invitation and congratulated the Chinese President on the 74th Anniversary of the establishment of the People's Republic of China.

"Next year will be an anniversary year for both your country and the diplomatic relations between our countries. On October 2, 1949, the next day after the establishment of the PRC, the USSR was the first to recognise the new China" President Putin said to the Chinese President in his speech.

President Putin pointed to the Chinese President's visit in March, saying this was a special sign indicating the close "level and nature" of relations between the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation.

"One and a half years after my last visit, all of us, our large delegation, are in Beijing again. We can see that the city is developing and prospering, and we are very glad for our Chinese friends," President Putin told the Chinese leader.

"Your idea of promoting wide-ranging cooperation between the countries of the historical Silk Road, which was put forward ten years ago, has gained momentum."

President Putin further told President Xi that although plans are being designed and implemented, the nations involved may be unsure how a project will turn out, however China, under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, is always highly successful in its endeavors, and he thanked the Chinese President for their collaboration, saying all parties gain from the arrangement.

President Putin went on to promote the initiatives of the Belt and Road programme, pointing to the Chinese President's ideas, which Putin described as intended to benefit the whole of mankind and wished the Chinese President success in this noble undertaking.

"Under the difficult present-day conditions, it is particularly relevant to maintain close foreign policy coordination, something we are doing now. Today, we will discuss all of this, including, and primarily, our bilateral relations."

President Putin finished by saying, "You have just mentioned our bar – our objective of reaching $200 billion in trade this year. If we look at the year-on-year figures – we analysed this yesterday evening – the 200-billion target was reached between this day a year ago and today, and this bar will certainly be exceeded by the end of the calendar year. Therefore, we are advancing very confidently on the bilateral plane as well."

The Russian President then thanked his Chinese counterpart before the official Forum began, after which the Russian President spoke at length about cooperation between the two powers.

During his remarks at the Forum, President Putin told the audience that the essence of the Belt and Road Initiative is to "promote creative and constructive interaction" throughout the international community.

"We pointed out on numerous occasions that Russia and China, just as the majority of other countries, share the striving for equal and mutually beneficial cooperation towards universal, sustainable and lasting economic progress and social welfare based on respect for the civilisational diversity and the right of every state to its own development model," President Putin said in his speech.

President Putin went on, "The Belt and Road initiative is based on these fundamental principles and fits in very well with the integration processes that are ongoing in many regions. It also corresponds to the Russian ideas of creating an integration contour that will ensure the freedom of trade, investment and employment and will be complemented with interconnected infrastructure."

President Putin said the Belt and Road programme meshes well with the Russian idea of creating greater Eurasian partnership, expanding cooperation and interaction between like-minded nations and the integration of multilateral organizations like the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), which Russia is successfully developing with its post-Soviet partners.

President Putin further emphasized new agreements between the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China on the development of the EAEU and Belt and Road programme, along with a non-preferential agreement on trade and economic cooperation between the EAEU and China. To this end, a joint commission was established to "align our efforts to implement this agreement."

"In February 2023, we adopted an expanded roadmap, which provides, in part, for the development of relations between the EAEU and China in trade policy and the digitisation of transport corridors," President Putin said.

The Russian leader further noted the importance of the initiatives, saying they were an, "integral part of Russia’s national development strategy, the strengthening of our economic, technological and financial sovereignty, as well as the modernisation and expansion of infrastructure."

The Russian President told audiences he believes the Belt and Road Initiatives were very important to participating countries and pointed to the expansive Russian territories for enhancing the connectivity between the Russian Federation and its partners.

The Russian President mentioned the various infrastructure projects being implemented through the Belt and Road, telling the audience that, taken together, the projects will allow participants to create an "integral transport and logistics network" and to "diversify freight traffic through more effective, reliable and safe" transportation.

"For example, we are building the North-South international corridor in European Russia, which President Xi has mentioned. It will connect Russian ports on the Baltic and Arctic seas to ports in the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean. Seamless rail connectivity, as professionals say, will be ensured throughout this route, from Murmansk in the north of Russia to Bandar Abbas in Iran," President Putin said.

"Another north-south transport artery will run via the Urals region and Siberia. Its main elements are the modernisation of the central part of the Trans-Siberian Railway, including the West-Siberian Railway line running across several regions of Siberia, namely the Omsk, Novosibirsk, Kemerovo and Tomsk regions and the Altai Territory. The other elements are the construction of the Northern Latitudinal Railway, as we call it, towards the ports on the Arctic Ocean and the Yamal Peninsula in the north of the Krasnoyarsk Territory, and a new North Siberian Railway from the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area towards our largest railway network comprising the Trans-Siberian Railway and Baikal-Amur Mainline."

After the initial speeches and meetings, President Xi Jinping of China and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet on the sidelines to further discuss trade, economic cooperation, as well as the global and regional situation. The Russian delegation included a large number of senior officials, including the Vice Premier, representatives of the Foreign Ministry, Economic Development agencies, as well as representatives from the Transportation and Finance departments.

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[mollywog]

It's Reaping Day! May the odds be ever in your favor.

Do you think it’s significant that the Reaping is on USA's Independence Day?

Do you think Reaping of 74th Hunger Games is rigged? Yes/No? Why?

If the reaping could be rigged. Who do you think participate in this collaboration?

Thank you :)

@curiousnonny

Thank you for the ask @curiousnonny

Do you think it’s significant that the Reaping is on USA's Independence Day?

Already a bunch of great answers, so I’ll just add: although the Districts likely didn’t know the significance, at least some people in the Capital would have known North American history prior to the Dark Days

“Everyone,” Plutarch tells him. “We’re going to form a republic where the people of each district and the Capitol can elect their own representatives to be their voice in a centralized government. Don’t look so suspicious; it’s worked before.”

“In books,” Haymitch mutters.

“In history books,” says Plutarch. “And if our ancestors could do it, then we can, too.”

Whoever from the Capital choose Reaping Day either thought it was poignant or tongue-in-cheek

Do you think Reaping of 74th Hunger Games is rigged? Yes/No? Why?

The 74th Games in District 12 - No

Prim had low odds but she still had a slip in the bowl so there was always a chance she would be pulled, no matter how small the odds. IDK-it’s really bad luck

With that being said: If the 74th Games were rigged…

I could see Distinct 13/The Rebels being behind such a thing. At least two 12 year olds were reaped that year. Coin had no qualms using children to fight in the war or sway public opinion.

Rigging reapings to select the youngest, smallest, most vulnerable to reenforce the unfairness of the Capital and attempt to artificially create a spark to incite a rebellion…I wouldn’t put it past Coin. Not that I think they would have picked Primrose Everdeen specifically, but maybe a bowl full of only 12 year old girls and a bowl full of merchant children who likely didn’t take out tesserae?

Snow on the other hand has a delicate balance to maintain. There is a thin line between hopelessness and having nothing to loose. Purposefully reaping a handful of low odds kids seems like bad move… but I don’t really think Snow is very smart either so there’s that…

Again: I don’t think that the 74th reaping was rigged, just hypothesizing here…

Also leaving this here in case anyone’s interested: Reaping Slip Math - there’s a logical second step to this where I attempt to determine the age distribution of District 12 citizens to determine how many 12-18 year olds there were, then try to come up with a likely Merchant/Seam ratio to get a feel for the number of extra tesserae slips included… but it would be too many assumptions for me to have any confidence in an estimate, so 🤷🏼‍♀️

[comradegarf]

Today is the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, victory day in the Chinese peoples' fight against imperialist, colonialist and capitalist exploitation, and the end of China's century long period of subjugation and humiliation.

Critique or praise for 21st century China disregarded, October 1st 1949 is a day to remember and celebrate!

☭ Happy China Day! ☭

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🇮🇳 Celebrating the 76th Republic Day at Top Crew Aviation with future aviators and our inspiring instructors! 🎉✨

Today’s celebration was a perfect blend of pride, patriotism, and fun. From thought-provoking quizzes 📝 and interactive games 🎯 to energetic dance performances 💃🕺, every moment resonated with the spirit of our nation. The tricolor 🇮🇳 waved high as students and instructors united in joy and inspiration. 🌟

Our future aviators ✈️ shared their dreams of flying beyond borders 🌏, while our captains and instructors guided them with wisdom and encouragement 🛫. This Republic Day wasn’t just a celebration of our national legacy but also a reminder of the bright future ahead, powered by determination and teamwork. 💪

Together, we honored the values of unity, progress, and hard work, making this day unforgettable. 🎇💚 Here’s to shaping the next generation of aviation leaders 🚀 and carrying the legacy of our great nation to greater heights! 🕊️

✨ Jai Hind! Let’s keep soaring toward excellence and making India proud. 🇮🇳

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🇮🇳 Happy Republic Day! 🎉✨

Today, we celebrate the spirit of democracy, unity, and freedom as India marks its 74th Republic Day!

🌟 Let’s honor: ✔️ The vision of our Constitution. ✔️ The sacrifices of our freedom fighters. ✔️ The progress we’ve made as a nation.

💬 This Republic Day, let’s pledge to uphold the values of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity. Together, we can build a brighter and stronger India!

🎊 Wishing everyone a proud and joyous Republic Day! Jai Hind! 🇮🇳

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🌟 Happy Republic Day from Bangalore Homes! 🌟

Today, as we celebrate the spirit of freedom, unity, and progress, let's remember the heroes who made this day possible and honor the ideals of our great nation. 🇮🇳

🏠 At Bangalore Homes, we take pride in building not just houses but dreams, rooted in trust and the values that define our Republic.

Let’s come together to build a brighter tomorrow for everyone! ✨ Wishing you all a joyful and proud 74th Republic Day!

Jai Hind! 🇮🇳

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Celebrate the spirit of freedom and unity this Republic Day with Tour Crown! 🇮🇳✨

Let’s honor the nation’s rich heritage and strive for a brighter tomorrow. Wishing everyone a Happy 74th Republic Day!

#RepublicDay2025 #TourCrown #ProudIndian #UnityInDiversity

[aquamagicaa]

Republic Day Offer at Aqua Imagicaa Surat

Celebrate the 74th Republic Day with a splash of excitement at Aqua Imagicaa Surat! This year, Aqua Imagicaa has something special lined up for water park enthusiasts. To mark the occasion, they are offering an exclusive Republic Day offer that ensures you can enjoy all the thrills and fun of the water park at unbeatable prices.

Why Visit Aqua Imagicaa This Republic Day?

Special Discounts on Tickets: Aqua Imagicaa Surat is offering attractive Republic Day discounts on entry tickets, making it easier for you to plan a memorable day out without breaking the bank.

Endless Water Adventures: From exciting water slides to relaxing wave pools, Aqua Imagicaa is packed with exciting attractions that cater to all age groups. Whether you love adventure or want to relax by the water, there’s something for everyone.

Celebrate the Day with Fun: The park will be hosting special Republic Day-themed events, creating a festive atmosphere to make your day even more enjoyable. This is the perfect opportunity to celebrate India's rich culture while having fun.

Family-Friendly Fun: Aqua Imagicaa is designed with families in mind. Enjoy quality time with your loved ones, create unforgettable memories, and take advantage of the various family-friendly rides and attractions.

Food and Refreshments: After a fun-filled day of activities, recharge with delicious food and refreshing beverages available at the park.

Don’t miss out on the chance to celebrate Republic Day in style at Aqua Imagicaa Surat. The limited-time offer ensures you can enjoy all the park’s attractions at a discounted price, making it a great opportunity to spend the day with friends and family.

Visit the official Aqua Imagicaa website for more details about the Republic Day offer and how to grab your tickets: Republic Day at Aqua Imagicaa Surat.

Hurry, book your tickets now and get ready for a fun-filled Republic Day celebration!

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Books of 2023

Book 53 of 2023

Title: ANOTHER DAY DOWNRANGE, Two Tours Flying Chinooks in Vietnam Authors: Robert Patterson

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Description: This is not a diary like normal diaries, nor is it a history; it is a personal record of the helicopter war in Vietnam as I knew it, Depending upon the branch of service, type of unit, missions flown, and the area of Vietnam where missions were flown, one could surely find different accounts of what the helicopter war in Vietnam was like. Much of what I have read concerning the helicopter war coming of age in Vietnam says little about contribution of the CH-47 Chinook. Having seen it first hand during the war, I know that this aircraft’s contributions were tremendous. If you doubt it, look at what a workhorse the CH-47 was In Iraq and still is in Afghanistan as I write this. The Army learned that craft in Vietnam. At its peak deployment, there were (22) CH47 units and 750 Chinooks being used in Vietnam, both with the U.S. Army and the South Vietnamese Air Force (VNAF). About 200 aircraft (27%) were lost in combat or due to operational accidents. I had then, and I still have now, the greatest respect for the aircrews, ground crews, and the support personnel who kept the CH-47 units in the fight.

Review: This was an ok book, kind of a slog to read through. I find that months afterwards though, I still think about some of the things I learned in this book, some of the things said, and those tidbits will stay with me for a very long time. For that reason alone, I do recommend checking out Patterson's story flying Chinooks because it's a story that isn't told by many and the info does give you a better nuanced look at what these pilots did vs the gunships, scouts, and slicks.

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Notable activities of the Electronics and Communication Engineering department

Notable activities of the Electronics and Communication Engineering department

In 2010, K.Ramakrishnan College of Technology (KRCT) founded the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), which attained NBA accreditation in 2020, reaffirming its dedication to excellence. In 2023, the Department successfully underwent re-accreditation, reaffirming its sustained dedication to quality education. Further, the department offers a wide range of courses and equipped with research laboratories. Also, the department provides students with a holistic learning experience, preparing them to excel in the dynamic field of electronics and communication.

Courses Offered

In fact, the department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at KRCT offers a range of courses providing students with comprehensive learning opportunities.

В.Е. (ECE)

M.E. (VLSI Design)

Ph.D. (ECE) - Full Time/Part

Research Laboratories

Above all, The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering boasts state-of-the-art research laboratories, developing an environment conducive to innovative research and practical learning experiences.

The Intel Intelligence Lab

National Instruments Lab, and

RF & Antenna Design Lab,

Electronics and Communication Engineering: 2023 Jan – March Quarterly Events Conducted

Audits

Firstly, Key deliverable audit conducted by CC coordinator of Allied courses Domain on 18.01.2023. Also, CDP, CAP and CAM were verified and approved by CC Coordinator.

At the same time, Key deliverable audit conducted by CC coordinator of Applied Electronics Domain on 18.01.2023.CDP, CAP and CAM were verified and approved by CC Coordinator.

Further, the key deliverable audit for II Year subjects was conducted by the Course Committee Coordinator.

For the Communication Domain, Dr. S. Suganthi, Professor of ECE, oversaw the audit for the subject "ETW."

In the Applied Electronics Domain, Dr. M. Kavitha, Professor of ECE, led the audit for the subjects "Control Systems" and "Analog Circuits."

Campus Activities

Alumni Interaction with final year placed students by Mr.Lakshman raj of (2012-2016) batch on 24.01.2023. The event was successfully organized and conducted by Ms.S.Geerthana AP/ECE /Alumni coordinator.

Students of ECE participated and exhibited their talents in 74th Republic Day parade on 26.01.2023 organized by KRGI.

Faculty members and students of the ECE department came together to plant saplings in observance of National Science Day.

A seminar and hands-on practice session on PCB design and fabrication were conducted for the II-year ECE A section students.

Insightful Talks at Electronics and Communication Engineering Department

Mr. S. Amarnath and Mr. S. Bharath from the III Year shared the insights they gained during the Ideation Camp of TNSI-2023, organized at University College of Engineering, BIT Campus.

On February 23, 2023, Mr. V. Ramkumar, Assistant Professor in the Department of ECE, delivered a value talk on Project Deliberation to the students of III/ECE.

An Invited Talk on "Career Opportunities in Multi-National Companies" was delivered by Mr. G. Dinesh, an Automation Test Engineer at Wipro Technologies, Chennai. Mr. Dinesh, an alumnus from the 2013-2017 batch, shared insights and experiences regarding career paths and opportunities in multinational companies.

Participations/Innovations

Students from III/ECE and II/ECE visited Kerala Electrical and Allied Engineering Co.Ltd. on both March 4, 2023, and March 11, 2023. During these visits, students acquired valuable knowledge on general engineering concepts, including the intricacies of coil winding in transformers.

Also, on March 21, 2023, students of III ECE presented their idea pitch for Olimayam 2.0 KIT.

Furthermore, students of ECE showcased their innovation at the CSA conference.

In addition, students of ECE attended a Boot Camp at KIOT organized by Olimayam 2.0.

Seminars

Additionally, The Department of ECE, Institution of Engineers, in collaboration with the NDLI club at KRCT, organized a seminar on "Structural Integrity Evaluation using Electrical Strain Gauge Sensor." The event was presided over by Dr.N.Raju, Additional General Manager at Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (Public Sector).

Moreover, The Institute of Engineers Student Chapter, in collaboration with KRCT NDLI Club and the National Digital Library of India Club, organized a seminar on "Introduction to System C and Its Career Opportunities in the Semiconductor Industry" on March 31, 2023.

Faculty Success

Above all, Dr.V.Ramkumar, Assistant Professor in the Department of ECE, successfully defended his thesis and completed his Ph.D. viva voce examination.

To Conclude

Thus, the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at KRCT represents excellence. Further, through insightful talks, participation in seminars, workshops, and campus activities, as well as faculty successes, the department continues to inspire and empower students, preparing them to become future-ready engineers. Moreover, the department remains committed to nurturing talent, research, and contributing positively to societal and industrial advancements in the field of electronics and communication engineering.

https://krct.ac.in/blog/2024/05/25/notable-activities-of-the-electronics-and-communication-engineering-department/

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