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  Jonathan Livingston Seagull – Storytelling by SenthilKumar A 📖 Part One: The Outcast Dreamer At the edge of the sea, while the flock dives and squabbles over scraps of fish, a young seagull named Jonathan Livingston soars alone. He is not like the others. For Jonathan, life is not about eating, surviving, or obeying the rules of the Flock—it’s about flying . He dives steeply, loops through the sky, crashes, recovers, and dares to go faster and higher each time. His parents plead with him to be “normal,” and the elders declare him foolish. But Jonathan can’t stop— he must know how far a seagull can truly fly. One day, after breaking speed limits in a powerful dive, Jonathan is summoned by the Council of Elders. His passion has brought shame to the Flock. He is exiled , banished to live alone beyond the Far Cliffs. Yet Jonathan is not broken. With no one to judge him, he flies freely, higher than ever before, whispering to the wind: “I am a seagull. I am unlimited.” 📖 Pa...

  Will it be NDA vs UPA vs the Unexpected: A Three-Way VP Showdown? (Click above For A comical exit of VP Shri Jagdeep Dhankar) With Vice President Shri  Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation triggering an unexpected mid-term vacancy, India finds herself preparing for a vice presidential election that may prove more consequential than it first appears. As the race unfolds, a three-cornered contest is emerging—pitting the ruling NDA , the opposition bloc led by Congress , and a possible independent challenger in what could become a defining moment for India's parliamentary landscape. BJP’s Likely Bet: A Cabinet Minister Turned Constitutional Guardian? The BJP, bolstered by a strong majority in Parliament, is expected to nominate a high-profile leader. Among the names surfacing is Union Finance Minister Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman and Defence minister Shri Rajnath Singh . Their potential candidacy would not only underscore the party’s commitment to promoting seasoned leadership but also s...

NAMMA MANGALURU"S METRO - SURVIVING THROUGH PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND THEORY OF CONSTRAINTS       Embracing and Extending Project Management Techniques: CPM and PERT along with Theory of Constraints (TOC) for Effective Management of the Mangalore Metro—A TEACHING CASE   Background The city of Mangalore, a prominent coastal hub in Karnataka, is facing increasing pressure on its public transportation system due to rapid urban growth and vehicular congestion. To address this, the government has proposed the Mangalore Metro Project, an elevated rapid transit corridor designed to provide a sustainable and efficient public transport alternative. The proposed Phase I spans 20 kilometers and includes 16 elevated stations, a central depot, and integration points with the Mangalore airport and city bus network. The project is targeted to be completed in 36 months. Given the scale, coordination across multiple agencies, and th...