Venkataramanan Ramasethu

At 19, on a ship crossing the Arabian Sea, Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar calculated something that would change astrophysics forever — and it took the world 53 years to believe him. Using only pencil and paper, he discovered the Chandrasekhar Limit — the maximum mass a white dwarf star can have before collapsing into a neutron star or black hole. When he presented it, the establishment mocked him. But decades later, the universe proved him right. In 1983, he received the Nobel Prize in Physics. His story reminds us that truth needs no pedigree, and brilliance often begins in solitude — not in fame, but in quiet conviction. Venkataramanan Ramasethu  October 22, 2025

A Moment of Literary Pride for India As the world eagerly awaits the announcement of the Nobel Prize in Literature 2025, the spotlight shines brightly on Amitav Ghosh, one of India’s most distinguished and globally respected authors. From The Circle of Reason and The Shadow Lines to In an Antique Land, The Calcutta Chromosome, The Glass Palace, The Hungry Tide, Sea of Poppies, River of Smoke, Flood of Fire, and Gun Island, Ghosh’s literary journey spans continents and centuries. His narratives weave together the threads of history, migration, ecology, and human resilience with a rare depth and sensitivity. A master of historical imagination and environmental consciousness, Ghosh stands as a bridge between India’s literary past and its global present. His nomination rekindles the hope of an Indian name once again gracing the Nobel roll — over a century after Rabindranath Tagore’s immortal triumph for Gitanjali in 1913. May this be the year India’s literary voice echoes once ...

World Sight Day 2025 — “Love Your Eyes” Thursday, 9th October 2025 World Sight Day, observed every second Thursday of October, raises awareness about vision care and the importance of accessible eye health services. This year’s theme, “Love Your Eyes,” urges everyone to take proactive steps in protecting their vision and advocating for quality eye care for all. Globally, over 220 crore people live with visual impairment, and 90% of blindness cases can be prevented through early detection and care. Initiated in 1998 by Lions Clubs International and later included in the VISION 2020 program by IAPB, the day highlights global efforts toward preventing avoidable blindness. Simple Eye Care Tips: Follow the 20-20-20 rule, spend time outdoors, wear sunglasses, eat healthy, quit smoking, and have regular eye check-ups. — Venkataramanan Ramasethu 9th October 2025

On this sacred Bijoya Vijaya Dashami, may Maa Durga’s blessings dissolve all sorrows, May Her divine grace light the path of righteousness and inner strength, May every heart awaken to truth, peace, and boundless compassion, And may our lives bloom in eternal victory of good over evil. — Venkataramanan Ramasethu 02.10.2025