From: Karuna Raina, Greenpeace India <Greenpeace.india@mailing.greenpeace.org>
Date: Wed, Dec 8, 2010 at 12:41 PM
Subject: Sarkozy
To: tuhinkumardutta@gmail.com
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Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Fwd: Sarkozy
From: Karuna Raina, Greenpeace India <Greenpeace.india@mailing.greenpeace.org>
Date: Wed, Dec 8, 2010 at 12:41 PM
Subject: Sarkozy
To: tuhinkumardutta@gmail.com
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Friday, November 26, 2010
Fwd: [India-Redefined] In the memory of victims of 26th November
From: Ranjana Kanti <ranjanakanti@indiaredefined-a4c.org>
Date: Fri, Nov 26, 2010 at 11:49 AM
Subject: [India-Redefined] In the memory of victims of 26th November
To:
Today 26/ 11 is the day when few handful of terrorists spread terror across the country,especially Mumbai. Hope such attack never happens again in India. Let us give thought to those who fought bravely against terrorism . Lets pay homage to those who died on this black day. Also let us vow to stay united as Indians. Let us all we move from the state of APATHY to SYMPATHY and finally graduate to EMPATHY. Every Indian's pleasures and sorrows become our pleasures and sorrows, when anyone of us is humiliated we feel ourselves humiliated, their aspirations become our aspirations and their failures our failures What we really require is the refinement of our basic sensitivity and expansion of our self which is normally limited to our near and dear ones. With this expansions we begin to identify ourselves with Nature in all its manifestations, humanity at large. Then and only then the mother earth will be at Peace and worth living for all of us. You may call this feeling Empathy or with some other name. But this state of Mind or Soul is something more than the word "Empathy" or its equivalents connote. If all of us fellow Indians decide to come together on a common platform for once leaving our religion, political affiliations, language, state, caste etc. at home, and with a common cause of creating a strong platform to empower citizens, we really can have INDIA of our dreams. Before we Indians start demanding what government can do for us, we should start thinking what we can do for our country. And so many INDIANS came together last year to form this non political citizen's empowerment movement, "INDIA Redefined" . Great to have you all as supporters of this movement, the present and future members of IR ,who care deeply for India! Whose love for India is beyond measurement!
We all want to move India forward! We all want an India which we can really be proud of! Let us not wait for a miracle to happen! Lets not do day dreaming! As we know to change India, we have to step up! We have already realized that we need a movement! A grass roots movement! A social movement which is more about awareness, responsibility and ownership by all of us.There are many pressing social issues which need to be addressed! Many Indians have already done wonderful jobs in addressing many issues! But that it is still not enough! We have to work with every Indian to make an impact!
Don't leave governance to people who are not really our representatives,policies to people who do not feel they are accountable to us and please don't leave all the other problems like slums, environment etc to NGOs who struggle without Citizen's support.INDIA Redefined www.indiaredefined-a4c.org a non political a citizen's empowerment movement creates responsible,empowered citizens.
Help in forming Working Members Committee in your areas,cities, colleges ,nearby villages with people interested in Events organizing, Speakers, Peace and Unity Group.Also help converting the following Speech in any Indian language or local language you know You can also send the following content to anyone you know in any state if India , who can translate it in their local language or speak about it to others, in groups, Colleges, Rotary, Lions, or any clubs, Linkedin, facebook or any forum or , make flyers, banners, posters, or publish this in local newspaper or can send this to every Indian they know who wants to make India a Happy Country. ---------
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We have left governance to people who are not really our representative, policy to people who do not feel they are accountable to us, and we have left all the other problems like slums, environment etc to NGOs who struggle without Citizen's support – the list can go on and on…
We all talk of various problems in India at home, on facebook walls ,in our drawing rooms, offices, linkedin, etc.– but do little. Part of the reason is that we think that solving these are responsibility of the government, politicians, bureaucracy, economists or NGO's - Anyone but us.
We are very fond of talking of our RIGHTS but shy away from even talking about our responsibilities as a citizen of the country. Many of us do not even bother to vote and then criticize the people who are elected on vote bank politics.This INERTIA is the root cause of many of our problems and we are partly to be blamed.
So came the idea of INDIA REDEFINED ( www.indiaredefined-a4c.org) – A movement to create responsible and empowered citizens by bringing about "Behavioral Change".
It is only when we do our duties we shall be empowered to demand our rights. It is by this change in behavior that we can unlock people's potential to be empowered citizens. This will redefine how we think and act as an Indian. …..and that is what INDIA Redefined is about.
So, what is the Vision of INDIA Redefined? It is simply – CREATING A HAPPY INDIA.
And how can we create a Happy India?
Most of the ordinary people want to do something for the country, they just don't know how.
The idea is to mobilize these masses and bring them together.
How does INDIA Redefined do it? By giving a structure to this 'Desire to do Something'. By creating an opportunity for them, to achieve small successes in doing something for the society… Something within his resources and available time – a simple successful activity, that would not only be beneficial at a larger scale but also provide the motivation to strive for bigger changes.
Developing this behavioral change across Indians of all strata, INDIA Redefined plans to tackle problems, leveraging the power of individual.
It is a citizen's empowerment movement - a platform for ordinary citizens by ordinary citizens – each fulfilling his own ISR - Individual Social Responsibility.
What makes this movement unique or even different? Well, there are many wonderful organizations, NGO, Charities which do a lot of wonderful work - But it never seems to be enough. Most of them work within a context or for a specific cause, that the overall positive effect ….. is lost in the gaps.
One of the biggest reasons is that we have not tapped efficiently into the potential of the individual. INDIA Redefined is a platform for people from different, different social class, having different outlooks and opinions to come together and work towards redefining India.
That is why INDIA Redefined's vision is created by an amalgamation of different visions that ultimately leads to a HAPPY INDIA.
It is important to understand that we are not affiliated with a single political party or motive. But do not hesitate to work with any and every political party, business houses or NGO for the right cause.
By bringing drops of people together on a common platform INDIA Redefined creates an ocean – Ocean strong enough to make government, politicians, public servants not only accountable but also make each Indian an Awakened Citizen…
So where is INDIA Redefined today?
In one year time the membership has already reached more than a lakh. This shows that there are people out there who want to 'do something'…Make a difference. All they need is the platform.
The idea has not only got support of people but also some– it was adjudged "The Best Humanitarian Initiative" in December 2009
In this long journey of redefining India, we have taken only a few baby steps But then again, a journey of thousand miles begins with a single step…
This idea…. Idea of a movement that is trying to tackle most, if not all, social issues and help citizens become empowered by the means of behavioral change, asks you for only one thing – DONATION. Not of MONEY. But of TIME.
JOIN India Redefined.( www.indiaredefined-a4c.org )
http://www.indiaredefined-a4c.org/in_media.htm
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"India Redefined" is seeking motivated and committed individuals, to work on voluntary basis with Central Advisory Committee and Working Committee of India Redefined movement, who have expertise, passion and skill in any one of the following areas:
1) Information Technology
2) Writing and Communication
3) Events organizing
4) Project conceptualizing and project writing (for participatory projects)
5) Speakers
6) Peace and Unity Group
The person should be able to commit a certain number of hours on a weekly basis and will have to interact closely with key founder members of India Redefined. In due course, some of these people may be made secretaries for the relevant wings of India Redefined organizational structure, based on their involvement.
This is an opportunity for all those who want to create "India of tomorrow" and would like to be actively involved in this nation building exercise being carried out through India Redefined movement.
Interested persons should first Join at www.indiaredefined-a4c.org and send their Profile or CV at ranjanakanti@indiaredefined-a4c.org
India Redefined draws its inspiration from Gandhian Movement which was a revolution focused on independence. It was also about specific actions like non- cooperation by citizens.
We are just trying to apply many Gandhiji's methods in this era, in this society and during these times. Maybe in a different flavor! Maybe the context is different! Maybe it's a different world! But the goal is same! He also wanted India a better place to live in.
Also need Students support in India Redefined Youth campaign for Green, Clean, Peaceful , United India .
Youth, studying in colleges are helping to implement "EDUCATE INDIA".
Students who are willing to be part of this movement, take the oath - "I donate" 6 months of my life in training or education, for those who are underprivileged.
Volunteer who want to participate in above activities, please first Join onwww.indiaredefined-a4c.org contact on ranjanakanti@indiaredefined-a4c.org with their college name, address, email and mobile number.
Ranjana Kanti
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Thursday, November 25, 2010
INDIA Redefined
See the media articles of Times of India or Hindustan Times, I have put on http://www.indiaredefined-a4c.org/in_media.html
http://www.yourstory.in/entrepreneurs/participants/2271
and about Anurag's companies at www.edutainmentunlimited.co.in, www.redstreetproductions.com, www.clayncolor.com
Clay n' Colors Communications is an ad-agency
Redstreet Productions is a Production House &E-dutainment Unlimited was an animation studio, now it is IT company.
I got Global Youth 2009 Award on International Youth day. Among 18 different people from India & abroad in different categories, I was the sole awardee in the social sector. The function was telecast live .
In Women Leaders in India' conference, "India Redefined" the movement I started in April 2009 got award
for, 'The Best Humanitarian Initiative of the Year 2009' . I was also a speaker in this conference. My presentation was about 'Indian Woman Philanthropy' . Many colleges in different cities . corporates, NGOs and Clubs like Rotary, Lions, Lioness have done some small participatory projects like " I Care", "Youth Campaigns of Clean, Green. United, Peaceful India' and call me sometimes for speech, -mostly it is "Creating India Of Tomorrow'. Now some NRI's are also writing about this and I am expecting that they will participate in "Develope Your Own Village" campaign.
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Ranjana Kanti
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As a citizen of India, we ask you -
Do you want to make India better?
Are you fed up of table-talks with no action?
Are you willing to do your bit for the country?
Are you confused how to do this?
If your answer to any of these is YES, then join
India Redefined
India Redefined (www.indiaredefined-a4c.org) is a non-political Citizen's Empowerment movement. The movement got an award as 'The Best Humanitarian Initiative 2009'. The movement was started to light up the fire in the hearts of very Indian citizen, to be awakened, to exercise their rights and fulfill their obligation & responsibilities. This movement is for those Indians want to change the country into something which they will be proud to hand over to their children tomorrow. Citizen rights have been provided at the cost of some duties and obligations – these could be constitutional, social, civic or societal duties, that must be and should be performed by every citizen of India. Then only we can demand our rights.
India Redefined draws its inspiration from Gandhian Movement which was a revolution focused on independence. It was also about specific actions like non- cooperation by citizens. We are just trying to apply many Gandhiji's principles' in this era, in this society and during these times. Maybe in a different flavor! Maybe the context is different! Maybe it's a different world! But the goal is same! He also wanted India a better place to live in.
If all of us fellow Indians decide to come together on a common platform like India Redefined, for once leaving our religion, political affiliations, language, state, caste etc. at home, and with a common cause of creating India Redefined as the strongest platform to empower citizens, we really can have INDIA of our dreams. It is a social movement which is more about awareness, responsibility and ownership by all of us. Before we Indians start demanding what government can do for us, we should start thinking what we can do for our country.
Political Parties ask for Votes from common people, India Redefined is asking for only Support, because it is citizen's movement and not a political party. Political parties claim to work for 100 crore people, but if 100 crore people work for Redefining India – what can stop it from becoming the most powerful country. Put all your goodness on one platform - India Redefined, become the strongest citizen group & make public officials accountable by ensuring better governance, infrastructure and killing the corruption. India Redefined aims to help you fulfill your ISR - Individual Social Responsibility.
Do you require to have any special qualification or skill for Redefining India? Well, you only require -
Love for "INDIA"
Passion to be the "Catalyst" of change
Belief in your "Actions"
Trust in others to become as "Committed"
Action to "Change" – yourself and others around you
India Redefined is trying to be the enablers of behavioral change in each of us! We must target the root causes - even if it is going to take longer. If each of us have a behavioral change, we could solve problems like Corruption (Clean, Transparent & Good Governance), Hygiene (Good health and Sanitation), Pollution (Clean and Green Environment), and Human Relations (harmonious Relationship with each other and different communities).
Implementation of India Redefined is divided into six stages, and when integrated, bases itself to a holistic improvement.
As the part of the implementation under AWAKEN INDIA, we have initiated our first project named "I CARE" which aims to get a large number of people motivated by executing simple activities SUCUSSEFULLY, which anyone is free to do. For example – Plant 10 trees and ignites 10 more people to do so. Reduce your Electric bill by 20 percent and ignite 10 more people to do. The key aspects in designing the activities are SIMPLICITY and HIGH SUCCESS RATIO.
These small activities when participated by large number of Indians will have a vibrant 'Dominos Effect'. Doing these activities will give the people moral confidence and a sense of achievement to participate in bigger activities. Awakening consists of:
Awareness (which is Gaining knowledge),
Education (or ability to Process knowledge) and
Communication (Spreading of knowledge)
The other projects under India Redefined umbrella are going to be "EDUCATE INDIA" and "Develop Your Own Village" which will be launched in coming months.
Youth, studying in colleges are helping to implement "EDUCATE INDIA". Students who are willing to be part of this movement take the oath - "I donate" 6 months of my life in training or education, for those who are underprivileged."
In India, education is supposed to be the great equalizer and the primary vehicle for upward mobility. But, the reality today is that all too often, where children are born determines their educational prospects. Across the country, largest number of children living in poverty have academic and, therefore, life prospects that are dramatically different than those of their peers in wealthier communities. Mission is to build the movement to eliminate educational inequity (in terms of quality of education) by enlisting our nation's most promising future leaders in the effort.
"I donate" will help in recruiting outstanding college graduates from all backgrounds and career interests to commit to teach for 6 months in urban and rural schools for underprivileged during or immediately after their student life.
We appeal to you to join as a Volunteer and put your goodness in this basket of India Redefined
"Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country."
- John F. Kennedy
STAGES OF INDIA REDEFINED
AWAKEN INDIA
CLEAN INDIA
HEALTHY INDIA
GREEN INDIA
PROSPEROUS INDIA
HAPPY INDIA
AWAKEN INDIA – AWARENESS & COMMUNICATION
CLEAN INDIA – CORRUPTION, POLLUTION, HYGIENE, ENVIRONMENT, WATER (ANYTHING REQUIRING CLEANSING)
HEALTHY INDIA – RESULT OF CLEAN INDIA+ SPECIFIC FOCUS ON HEALTH ISSUES
GREEN INDIA – RESULT OF CLEAN INDIA + SUSTAINABLE METHODS OF GREENING OF INDIA
PROSPEROUS INDIA – ABOVE INTIATIVES LEADING TO PROSPERITY ACROSS BOARD
HAPPY INDIA – END RESULT OF ALL INITIATIVES (UTOPIAN), SOMETHING TO STRIVE FOR
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As a citizen of India, we ask you -
Do you want to make India better?
Are you fed up of table-talks with no action?
Are you willing to do your bit for the country?
Are you confused how to do this?
If your answer to any of these is YES, then join
India Redefined
India Redefined (www.indiaredefined-a4c.org) is a non-political Citizen's Empowerment movement. The movement got an award as 'The Best Humanitarian Initiative 2009'. The movement was started to light up the fire in the hearts of very Indian citizen, to be awakened, to exercise their rights and fulfill their obligation & responsibilities. This movement is for those Indians want to change the country into something which they will be proud to hand over to their children tomorrow. Citizen rights have been provided at the cost of some duties and obligations – these could be constitutional, social, civic or societal duties, that must be and should be performed by every citizen of India. Then only we can demand our rights.
India Redefined draws its inspiration from Gandhian Movement which was a revolution focused on independence. It was also about specific actions like non- cooperation by citizens. We are just trying to apply many Gandhiji's principles' in this era, in this society and during these times. Maybe in a different flavor! Maybe the context is different! Maybe it's a different world! But the goal is same! He also wanted India a better place to live in.
If all of us fellow Indians decide to come together on a common platform like India Redefined, for once leaving our religion, political affiliations, language, state, caste etc. at home, and with a common cause of creating India Redefined as the strongest platform to empower citizens, we really can have INDIA of our dreams. It is a social movement which is more about awareness, responsibility and ownership by all of us. Before we Indians start demanding what government can do for us, we should start thinking what we can do for our country.
Political Parties ask for Votes from common people, India Redefined is asking for only Support, because it is citizen's movement and not a political party. Political parties claim to work for 100 crore people, but if 100 crore people work for Redefining India – what can stop it from becoming the most powerful country. Put all your goodness on one platform - India Redefined, become the strongest citizen group & make public officials accountable by ensuring better governance, infrastructure and killing the corruption. India Redefined aims to help you fulfill your ISR - Individual Social Responsibility.
Do you require to have any special qualification or skill for Redefining India? Well, you only require -
Love for "INDIA"
Passion to be the "Catalyst" of change
Belief in your "Actions"
Trust in others to become as "Committed"
Action to "Change" – yourself and others around you
India Redefined is trying to be the enablers of behavioral change in each of us! We must target the root causes - even if it is going to take longer. If each of us have a behavioral change, we could solve problems like Corruption (Clean, Transparent & Good Governance), Hygiene (Good health and Sanitation), Pollution (Clean and Green Environment), and Human Relations (harmonious Relationship with each other and different communities).
Implementation of India Redefined is divided into six stages, and when integrated, bases itself to a holistic improvement.
As the part of the implementation under AWAKEN INDIA, we have initiated our first project named "I CARE" which aims to get a large number of people motivated by executing simple activities SUCUSSEFULLY, which anyone is free to do. For example – Plant 10 trees and ignites 10 more people to do so. Reduce your Electric bill by 20 percent and ignite 10 more people to do. The key aspects in designing the activities are SIMPLICITY and HIGH SUCCESS RATIO.
These small activities when participated by large number of Indians will have a vibrant 'Dominos Effect'. Doing these activities will give the people moral confidence and a sense of achievement to participate in bigger activities. Awakening consists of: Awareness (which is Gaining knowledge),
Education (or ability to Process knowledge) and
Communication (Spreading of knowledge)
The other projects under India Redefined umbrella are going to be "EDUCATE INDIA" and "Develop Your Own Village" which will be launched in coming months.
Youth, studying in colleges are helping to implement "EDUCATE INDIA". Students who are willing to be part of this movement take the oath - "I donate" 6 months of my life in training or education, for those who are underprivileged."
In India, education is supposed to be the great equalizer and the primary vehicle for upward mobility. But, the reality today is that all too often, where children are born determines their educational prospects. Across the country, largest number of children living in poverty have academic and, therefore, life prospects that are dramatically different than those of their peers in wealthier communities. Mission is to build the movement to eliminate educational inequity (in terms of quality of education) by enlisting our nation's most promising future leaders in the effort.
"I donate" will help in recruiting outstanding college graduates from all backgrounds and career interests to commit to teach for 6 months in urban and rural schools for underprivileged during or immediately after their student life.
We appeal to you to join as a Volunteer and put your goodness in this basket of India Redefined
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| On 15th August India Redefined started a Youth campaign for Green, Clean, Peaceful , United India. INDIA Redefined, www.indiaredefined-a4c.org, a non-political Citizen's Empowerment movement had organized a Free Eye Check-up camp, at Vishawakarma Colony, Near M.B. Road, New Delhi on 25th July 2010. The programme was a huge success with 450 economically challenged people, being given a free eye check up."Center Of Sight" Fortis Escort Hospital, Okhla, New Delhi, rendered the required support for the effort. The effort was organized under the supervision of Mr.Vijay Singh State Coordinator, Delhi, along with the rest of the IR team. Our heartiest Congratulations and Many Thanks to Mr Vijay Singh and the IR Team, Center Of Sight Fortis Escort Hospital, Dr.Arun Kr.Sinha Sr. Eye Surgen and Optometrist - Mr.Naveen Kr.Sharma.
Youth, studying in colleges are helping to implement "EDUCATE INDIA". Students who are willing to be part of this movement, take the oath - "I donate" 6 months of my life in training or education, for those who are underprivileged." Volunteer who want to participate in above activities, please contact on ranjanakanti@indiaredefined-a4c.org with their college name, address, email and mobile number. In India, education is supposed to be the great equalizer and the primary vehicle for upward mobility. But, the reality today is that all too often, where children are born determines their educational prospects. Across the country,largest number of children living in poverty have academic and, therefore, life prospects that are dramatically different than those of their peers in wealthier communities. Mission is to build the movement to eliminate educational inequity (in terms of quality of education) by enlisting our nation's most promising future leaders in the effort. "I donate" will help in recruiting outstanding college graduates from all backgrounds and career interests to commit to teach for 6 months in urban and rural schools for underprivileged during or immediately after their student life. India Redefined is organizing a blood donation camp in different cities. All those who can help in this can contact at 09323467256 or write a mail on ranjanakanti@indiaredefined-a4c.org for details . Whoever wants to volunteer can join India Redefined.& get the rest of the details. | |
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| RANJANA KANTI SOCIAL EXPERIENCE |
2003-to date
Providing training in graphics & animation to economically weak youths through E-dutainment Unlimited & home
- On an average, every quarter 5-10 such youths are trained through subsidized fees or for free, depending on their means
- Free seminars, lectures & workshops to increase awareness of Multimedia as a career at various organizations e.g. YMCA, Schools & Colleges
- Assistance in placement of these students after successful training completion, to make them economically independent.
2002-2003
Social Work for blinds, working and coordinating through National Association for Blinds (NAB, India)
- Making audio cassettes from books which are not available in Braille
- Selection of relevant articles, news items for Braille Press of NAB (I)
- Counseling and problem solving for visually handicapped persons from Navi Mumbai, Chembur, Panvel etc.
- Coordinating with the Principal & Staff on behalf of visually handicapped children for admissions in normal schools and overseeing a smooth subsequent transition & integration with other normal children.
2000-2002
Tried to increase and cultivate the awareness of Navi Mumbai residents about environmental conservation roles they can play in everyday life
- Organized street plays on various themes
- Initiated Vermi-culture projects in housing societies, including training on garbage segregation etc.
- Conducted seminar, programmes & campaigns on Environmental conservation, with corporate sponsorship
- Coordinated with NMMC for relocation of street hawkers, vegetable vendors at a designated place, extra garbage collection dumps & dustbins placed at extra location for improved cleanliness.
1997-2000
Providing non formal education to street children and the children of migratory construction workers - working independently & later through CRY & "Matri Milan"
- Working all alone initially developed a rapport with a group of 85 such children and their parents.
- Conducted basic education through games, books & activities like story telling, craft etc. in open public spaces like Nerul Station grounds, public garden etc.
- Arranged for a proper classroom from a school for this social cause and involved an established organization "Matri Milan", which then took over the responsibility of providing teachers (8 nos.) for a structured education process.
- Assisted "Matri Milan" in developing syllabus and activities for these children till such time that the whole process was running smoothly.
Providing guidance and helping to conduct cultural and craft activities in Apeejay School, Nerul- Organized numerous Folk Dances, Qawwali and Drama for primary and middle year classes
- Guided/ assisted students and teacher in model making e.g. Red Fort, Traffic Park, Medical Science Models, theme decoration (Jungle Book, Mickey Mouse characters etc.)
- Assisted teachers in concept and execution of tableau of various themes
- Presided as judge for variouscompetitions in both school.
1987-1997
Worked for various social causes independently and through organizations
- Free tuition for children from illiterate parents who are not able to cope up with the studies at school
- Represented economically weak parents in school for fees concessions
- Helped set up training and later business for economically deprived housewives in "Saree Fall Stitching", "Tailoring & Hand Embroidery", "Spice Grinding & Packaging" etc.
- Undertook awareness programmes in slums regarding importance of vaccinations, cleanliness & hygiene, education etc.
- During communal riots in 1991-92, an active participant of "Quami Ekta Samiti", helping the riot affected people of both communities by way of arranging shelters and food and promoting communal harmony.
1983-1985
During graduation course at Delhi University participated in NSS
- Teaching and reading to visually handicapped students of B.A. (Eng. Hons.) due to lack of books in Braille.
Ranjana Kanti
About Me
- Tuhin Kumar Dutta
- Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India
- The researcher, for life on other planets existence.I believe that life in the universe is the cause of life on Earth. Life in other forms do exist. Those whom we call Gods were Genitic Engineers and of Alien Origin they came here and spread life after life was destroyed on other planet. No smoking, no drinking,like to eat chocolates!