5 Things You Need To Know About Rakesh Sharma, The First Indian In Space

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[{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1515610938444","data":"In this new era, there is no space for loyalty and honesty anywhere; fakeness and \"sucking up\" attitude is surpassing the genuine need for discipline and hard work. This kind of attitude is seen everywhere around the world. There is no place where the honesty of a hard-working man or woman is appreciated genuinely.<\/p>\nThe saddest part is, this is also seen in the field which is known for its discipline and honesty: the defence. There are those hard working officers and airmen, who prefer to work with utmost devotion and dedication than buttering up their bosses to get what they want. They spend all their energy to do the best they can but, are always left behind when it comes to promotions and appreciations. It's true that no hardworking human works for appreciation. But, when that very man is questioned on his dignity, hard work, honesty and dedication; and is cornered by those ass-kissers who are trying to make their way to the post they don't deserve, causes heart-wrenching pain!<\/p>\nAn honest soldier works with all his sweat and blood to stand on the word that he has given to protect and serve the country until his last breath. Hence,  pushing him to an extent where he literally gives up all his love and the will to serve in an organization where he is been demeaned for something he is not responsible for no less than a sin.<\/p>\nDoes a soldier who truly works with all his heart, and has the ability to do the best for the country really deserves this in return? Does he not deserve that little respect and support for the sacrifices that he has made for the country in his lifetime?<\/p>\nWhat are your views about it? As a citizen of the country, who is getting sound sleep at night because of soldiers like this, what do you think must be done to those over-powered officers who misuses his powers on the honest employees of Defence? Please leave your views in the comment section.<\/p>\nJai Hind!<\/p>\n"}]

[{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1515061986118","data":"Low Roar, the musical vision of Ryan Karazija, turns moments of solitude into airy, ambient soundscapes materializing into anthemic melodies.<\/p>Born in the Bay Area, Karazija spent his formative years playing in bands around Northern California before hopping a plane to Iceland where he relocated in 2010. That year, he recorded Low Roar\u2019s self-titled debut in his Reykjavik kitchen. Quietly building buzz, he cut the critically acclaimed follow-up, 0, in a converted garage during 2014 before gracing the stages of Eurosonic, Airwaves France, The Great Escape, Iceland Airwaves and beyond.<\/p>Along the way, iconic Japanese video game creator Hideo Kojima heard Low Roar\u2019s 0 playing while visiting a record store in Reykjavik. The video game legend was smitten, and Low Roar\u2019s \u201cI\u2019ll Keep Coming\u201d and \u201cEasy Way Out\u201d soundtracked the two high-profile trailers for Kojima\u2019s Death Stranding video game starring Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen and Guillermo del Toro.<\/p>Karazija spent most of 2016 traveling to Iceland, Sweden, Poland and Mexico before settling in Warsaw. During this time, he carefully assembled what would become his third full-length record, Once In A Long Long While [Nevado Music]. <\/p>In the midst of his travels, he entered a London studio with longtime collaborator Mike Lindsay [Tunng]. Recording wrapped in Wales in the studio of producer\/mixer Andrew Scheps [Red Hot Chili Peppers, Adele, Hozier]. Ultimately, Once In A Long Long While reflects Low Roar at Ryan\u2019s rawest.<\/p>Who are your favourite artists? Let me know in the comments!<\/p>"}]

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