Warrier's Friends' Collage, July 2026 : Part III

Welcome To Warrier's Friends' COLLAGE, July, 2026 : Part III A Geetanjali https://youtu.be/HIEF4LIVMf4?si=ZLloaCYiOXoQWS9- B Econo-reflections : Dr T V Gopalakrishnan Developing Kochi as an International Financial and Forex Trade Hub under the auspices of RBI. Know more : https://econo-reflexions.blogspot.com/2026/07/a-vision-for-keralas-economic.html?m=1 C M G Warrier : Blogs & Links Explore the daily curation of articles, essays, and spiritual insights on Warrier's Blog, authored by former RBI General Manager M. G. Warrier. D Books M G Warrier https://amzn.in/d/0fywGd9s Kavitha Rao & Charukesi Ramadurai Everything You Wanted To Know About Freelance Journalism* https://amzn.in/d/001WS2aJ Reviewed @Amazon by M G Warrier : A comprehensive guide to freelance journalism Reviewed in India on 24 February 2021 Finding that post-retirement I have taken up freelance journalism as a hobby, my friend mentioned about this book during a recent interaction. Soon I obtained a copy. I found the content interesting. In olden days, certain professions including those who worshipped God from close proximity, used to keep some professional secrets, which they believed, can be passed on only when they retire. In modern days too some secrecy surrounds professions like Media and Politics. Here I find two journalists who learned what they do through hard work, sharing all their knowledge for the benefit of those who may be interested in following their path. For those who have a flare for writing and would like to share their thoughts with a larger target audience, this book will give guidance on how to make a beginning. Like spiritual pursuit, one has to find one's own way once a beginning is made. This book will help one to prepare one's own "Do's and Don'ts" if one opts for freelance journalism as a hobby or a profession." *Currently unavailable E Bonus read : Story of Vaibhav Altekar* In that sensitive area of ​​the Strait of Hormuz, the giant 'AH-64 Apache' helicopter of the US Army was patrolling. But in the game of technology and nature, you never know what will happen. Suddenly, something went wrong—perhaps a technical malfunction or a stealth drone attack by Iran. Within moments, the mighty helicopter crashed directly into the raging waters of the sea. The two pilots were floating in the bottomless and cold waters of the sea, fighting for their lives.The night was dark and windy. Sending a rescue ship or helicopter in the traditional manner would have meant risking lives. But far away, computer screens were flashing at the headquarters of Task Force 59 of the US 5th Fleet. There, an unmanned, autonomous boat—named the “Corsair”—was being given urgent orders. The 24-foot boat, with no human aboard, cut through the waves. It had no eyes, but it was watched by sophisticated radar and AI cameras. Within two hours, it had pinpointed the location in the pitch darkness and stood in front of the two pilots. They both climbed into the boat, fighting for their lives. The Corsair brought them safely to shore. It was the first time in the history of the defense industry that a machine without a human operator had saved a human life! But the real hero of this entire amazing story was not in the sea of ​​Oman. He was sitting thousands of miles away, in a laboratory in the US state of Texas. The young man's name was—Vibhav Altekar, from India Reading Vibhav's story, we cannot help but be reminded of goal-oriented researchers like Thomas Alva Edison or George Washington Carver. This young man came from an ordinary Indian background, from Maharashtra, had dreams of science and technology in his eyes. While studying electrical engineering at the University of California, Vibhav was fascinated by technology that could think beyond cables and wires. A few years ago, in September 2022, a former Navy SEAL named 'Dino Mavrukas' gave birth to a new idea—'Saronic Technologies.' He wanted robots that could operate in the sea and work in difficult conditions. But to make this idea a reality, he needed a sharp intellect. He got that intelligence in the form of Vibhav. Vibhav became the co-founder and chief technology officer (CTO) of the company. Staying up all night, writing hundreds of lines of coding and performing complex machine learning experiments, Vibhav developed the 'brain' and 'heart' of this 'Corsair' drone. Earlier, while working at the company 'Anduril', he had also showcased his skills on the Australian Navy's 'Ghost Shark' drone submarine. Today, because of his achievements, the US Navy has signed a huge contract worth Rs 3,200 crore ($392 million) with his company. This 'Corsair' boat built by Vibhav is a miracle of science. If we look at its design, the precision of Vibhav's engineering is astonishing. Strict design : This boat, which is only 24 feet long, can run on waves at a speed of more than 65 kilometers per hour. Immense capacity : Despite its small weight, it can easily carry a weight of up to 454 kg—which is why it was able to carry two pilots wearing heavy G-suits. Vision : Once refueled, it can complete the journey of about 1,850 kilometers without any human help, making its own decisions. War and disasters have always claimed the lives of people in human history. But an Indian youth like Vibhav Altekar has challenged the cruel laws of nature and war with the power of his intelligence. The two lives saved by the 'Corsair' were not just 2 soldiers, but a beautiful gift from science to humanity. When science is used not for destruction but for protection, then a new era truly begins, Vibhav has shown the world. *Story shared by S Thyagarajan M G Warrier July 18, 2026