Badiyadka youth gets chance to do research in NASA
Ibrahim Khaleel will get 1.30 crore scholarship
Kasaragod, Dec 13: A research student from Badiyadka village has got a chance to conduct scientific research in space sector at NASA.
Ibrahim Kaleel of Badiyadka village got this opportunity. He is sponsored by Marie Curie organization for the research work and he would involve in the research activities to improve the indispensable technical capacity for launching space rockets under Full Camp project. The new technology is still under research stage and the role of Ibrahim will be pivotal in the research.
Being a PhD student, Ibrahim will work under the guidance of Prof Erasmo Carrera and Ivan Pineda. Ibrahim has graduated from Manipal Engineering College in Aeronautical Engineering and got post graduation from RUB Computational University of Bochum, Germany.
Involving himself in developing new technology, Ibrahim has visited University of Washington and Seattle and Purdue University of Indiana for four months. He is leaving for Indiana on August 2019 for research work.
Being a son of Majeed Paika and Zubaida Goliyadi, Ibrahim has got name through his research activities. He was also selected for the world’s prestigious scholarship and he will get Rs 1.30 crore scholarship. Among 1,600 research applications, only 12 were selected including Ibrahim.
Importance of NASA research
The new satellite launching vehicle would be two-three times more efficient than the existing rocket. Through Aerospace Engineering, the spare parts of that rocket were being prepared. The new technology would reduce the time consuming for the creation of the new rocket, Ibrahim said.
Currently, Ibrahim is in Glenn Research Centre of NASA at Ohio State in America and for two weeks, he will have discussion with the prestigious scientists and research scholars and present his research papers.
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Beauty of democracy: Tharoor congratulates BJP on civic body poll win in his constituency
New Delhi (PTI): Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday, while lauding the win of the UDF in Kerala local bodies elections, also congratulated the BJP for its historic performance in his Thiruvananthapuram constituency, calling it the "beauty of democracy".
In a post on X, he said the people's verdict must be respected, whether for the UDF overall or for the BJP in his constituency.
"What a day of amazing results in the Kerala local self-government elections! The mandate is clear, and the democratic spirit of the state shines through.
"A huge congratulations to @UDFKerala for a truly impressive win across various local bodies! This is a massive endorsement and a powerful signal ahead of the state legislative elections. Hard work, a strong message and anti-incumbency have all clearly paid off to achieve a much better result than in 2020," Tharoor said.
He said he also acknowledges the historic performance of the BJP in Thiruvananthapuram, and "offer humble congratulations on their significant victory in the city corporation - a strong showing that marks a notable shift in the capital's political landscape."
Tharoor said he campaigned for a change from 45 years of the LDF "misrule", but the voters have ultimately rewarded another party that also sought a clear change in governance.
"That is the beauty of democracy. The people's verdict must be respected, whether for the UDF overall or for the BJP in my constituency.
"We will continue to work for the betterment of Kerala, advocating for the people's needs and upholding the principles of good governance. Onwards and upwards!" Tharoor, who is the MP from Thiruvananthapuram, said.
The lotus bloomed in the state capital as the BJP-led NDA achieved a resounding win in the polls for the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, snatching it from the CPI(M)-led LDF and marking an end to 45 years of continuous Left rule in the local body.
The win in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation will act as a boost for the BJP in the 2026 Assembly polls, especially in the state capital.
Of the 101 wards in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, the BJP won 50, LDF 29, UDF 19 and two wards were won by independent candidates.
The BJP is one seat short of a decisive majority in the corporation.
Besides this, the NDA retained the Palakkad municipality after a close battle with the Congress-led UDF and wrested the Thrippunithura Municipality from the grand old party.
In Thrissur, from where Suresh Gopi won in the Lok Sabha polls last year, the BJP won 18 out of the 46 wards in Kodungallur Municipality, eight in Thrissur Corporation, two each in Guruvayoor and Vadakkancherry municipalities, seven in Kunnamkulam Municipality, six in Irinjalakuda Municipality and one in Chalakudy Municipality.
