Sunday 28 January 2018

[www.keralites.net] CHINA GAMES

 



China usurps Northeastern tribe to corner India, prove Arunachal Pradesh as part of Tibet

Articles in magazines and websites backed by China have attempted to link the Lhoba Apatanis tribe to Tibetan culture in an attempt to further Beijing's claims over Arunachal Pradesh.

Geeta Mohan | Posted by Dev Goswami
New Delhi, August 17, 2017 | 
Chinese magazine describes Lhoba Apatanis as the most beautiful of all Tibetan tribes.

HIGHLIGHTS

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    Chinese-backed magazines and websites writing about 'rich culture of Arunachal'
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    The articles link a Northeastern tribe to Tibetan culture.
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    Articles aimed at projecting claim that Arunachal Pradesh is a part of Tibet.

China's unrelenting efforts to prove Arunachal Pradesh as part of Tibet have continued for years. In its latest efforts, the Chinese government has employed a two-pronged approach: psychological (spreading rumours to intimidate the enemy and break down will); and cultural (assimilating different cultural trends) and media warfare (manipulating what people see and hear).

Mail Today has accessed magazines and websites funded by China to further its claims over Arunachal Pradesh being an 'integral' part of Tibet (i.e. China).

Even as the border crisis in Doklam continues, an article published last month in 'China Travel Guide' magazine ferociously promotes tourism in 'southern Tibet' and 'Ziro' as a tourist destination. Interestingly, Ziro lies very much within Arunachal Pradesh.

To further Beijing's argument, the magazine describes the composition and demography of the place and speaks at length of the inhabitants, the Lhoba Apatanis, a 'Chinese' tribe.

Renowned writer and columnist Claude Arpi has argued as to why the Indian government is not countering the Chinese move by 'documenting the rich culture of Arunachal (and Northeast in general) and invite Indian and foreign visitors to come and see for themselves the beauty of the people, their culture, their villages and their wiser sustainable way of life'.

He also translated some parts of the article in 'China Travel Guide' which, according to him, explains Apatanis as "the most beautiful ethnic people" of China.

The article says, "In the Tibetan area of southern Tibet, there is a tribe named Apatani. The women of this tribe are known to be the most beautiful of all Tibetan tribes. But their beautiful appearance can also become a burden. In order to protect themselves from other tribal intruders' attack, they make themselves less attractive, by plugging a big cork into the nose... but for the Apatanis in southern Tibet, this is considered as a protection to live a longer life."

But Gen (Retd.) J.J. Singh, former army chief, who served in Arunachal, rubbished the claims. He said, "No Arunachali tribe has any links with Tibetans except bartering of forest produce in exchange for salt. Apatanis were not even Buddhist and were Animalistic. This is a story being cooked up by the China because they are calling Arunachal as South Tibet, a term that was never part of our lexicon even 50 years ago."

The videos the Chinese have put out celebrate Lhobas and try to take ownership of their origins as well as their place of habitation. Jabin Jacob, Fellow at the Institute of Chinese Studies, puts things in perspective.

He says, "This has been going on for a while as one would expect. Along with Chinese patrols along LAC, they also leave behind stuff - cigarette butts, noodle wraps - as litter on our side showing presence and claim. These methods help China build an international case for its claims."

"India should do the same with PoK. On Arunachal, we need to increase international attention by opening up more to tourism through better infrastructure. That would set India apart from Chinese methods in Tibet that are culturally problematic and environmentally ruinous," he added.


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[www.keralites.net] RECORDS DIGITISTED

 


26,000 RARE SONGS DIGITIZED FROM OBSOLETE 78 RPM NOW FREE TO DOWNLOAD

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The Great 78 Project is a community project for the preservationresearch, and discovery of 78rpm records. From about 1898 to the 1950s, an estimated 3 million sides (~3 minute recordings) have been made on 78rpm discs. While the commercially viable recordings will have been restored or remastered onto LP's or CD, there is still research value in the artifacts and usage evidence in the often rare 78rpm discs and recordings.

Thanks now to the Internet Archive, that stalwart of digital cataloging and curation, we can play twenty five thousand 78s and immerse ourselves in the early 20th century, whether for research purposes or pure enjoyment.

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[www.keralites.net] CHINESE CARRIER

 



 

China's making major progress with its aircraft carrier tech

Say hello to China's first catapult-equipped carrier.

China Type 002 Aircraft Carrier

TYPE 002 CARRIER

This fan-made computer-generated image of the Type 002 by artist Nishikasaizoukan shows the craft's key features like catapults, J-15B fighters, and fixed-wing airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft.

Xigexi

Though China launched its much-ballyhooed Type 001A aircraft carrier just a few months ago, the People's Liberation Army Navy is hardly resting on its laurels, instead making steady progress on technology for its second home-built carrier, the Type 002. 

The Type 002 carrier, development for which is slated to wrap in 2020 or 2021, will be a 70,000-ton aircraft carrier with catapults designed to launch heavier aircraft.

CGT-60F Gas Turbine China

CGT-60F

The CGT-60F, seen here as a subscale model, is a class F turbine that can be used on warships like the Type 002 aircraft carrier.

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And giant catapults aren't the only new tech in development. Pictured above, the CGT-60F is a heavy duty, F-class gas turbine (which typically have a power output of 170-230 megawatts) designed by Tsinghua University's Gas Turbine Research Center with the Dongfang Electric Group and Shanghai Electric Group. It's completely domestic design that exceeded expectations for cooling and temperature distribution—vital factors for large turbines. As such, the state-run China Daily suggested that the CGT-60F would be a suitable candidate to power a large warship, such as an aircraft carrier. 

China Type 002 Aircraft Carrier Wuhan

TYPE 002 WUHAN

The carrier mockup at Wuhan, used for testing shipboard electronic systems like radars and comms, has been modified with multiple AESA radars.

Da Feng Cao

Additionally, the aircraft carrier mockup at Wuhan (which also hosted the electromagnetic test rig for the Type 055 destroyer) is modifying its island to include new electronic systems. 

Previously modeled after the Liaoning's older island, the changes include the installation of an additional bridge deck, and new, flat paneled Type 346x series AESA radars—just like the Type 001A carrier, but with smaller AESA radars above the Type 346s. 

The Type 002's island would likely have a similar multi-paneled radar system found on the Type 055 DDG's integrated mast.  Those smaller AESA radars could be used for targeting and fire control, allowing the Type 002 to datalink with missiles launched from aircraft and other ships, extending their range. 

China Catapult Carrier J-15B

J-15B

The J-15B, seen on a catapult prior to launch at the Huangdicun naval air base in Liaoning. The Huangdicun base is testing both steam and EMALS catapults for installation on the Type 002 aircraft carrier.

Chinese Internet

China has also continued catapult testing at the Huangdicun. Obsessives may recall that earlier this summer, China launched the catapult-capable J-15T from the land-based electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS), as well as debuted new steam catapults. 

By putting both the J-15T and catapult through extensive testing, the pilots and aircrew of the Type 002 carrier will be able to move quickly toward complex operations when launched. What's more, a J-15 (serial number "111") was spotted in early July 2017 with a inflight refueling pod, slung under the fuselage centerline, between the engine nacelles. This kind of refueling would expand the range and flight times of current fighters.

J-31 Fighter Stealth Carrier China

GYRFALCON

The Shenyang "Gyrfalcon" J-31 stealth fighter, China's second stealth fighter program, is reported to have a possible carrier capable configuration, with folding wings and reinforced landing gear.

O+Nil

Additionally, the second prototype J-31 stealth fighter has made additional flights this summer, the most recent on July 25. This burst of activity gives credence to reports that Shenyang Aircraft Corporation, the J-31's builders, is planning to create a third J-31 prototype with the capability to operate on catapult-equipped aircraft carriers. 

The J-31, while smaller than the J-20 stealth fighter, has improved stealth and avionics capability on its second prototype. Plus, production versions are planned to be equipped with faster WS-17 engines, which could allow for supersonic flight without fuel-thirsty afterburners. Those putative J-31 fighters could prove to be stiff competitors in air combat with F-35C fighters of the U.S. Navy.

Type 003 Aircraft Carrier China

TYPE 003

This display at the Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution looks even further into the future. Here you can spot speculative features like catapults, J-20 fighters, and stealthy unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs). The nuclear-powered Type 003 supercarrier likely won't enter service until after 2030.

Oedo Soldier

Looking beyond the Type 002, the Type 003 aircraft carrier could be a true supercarrier, with nuclear power and a 90,000-ton displacement. If official displays in China's military museum are any indication, the Type 003 would come with futuristic aircraft like stealthy drone bombers and sixth-generation fighters. It could also have enough electricity to power Chinese lasers and railguns currently under development. 


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[www.keralites.net] SKILL SETS

 




10 skills you need to thrive tomorrow – and the universities that will help you get them

Bryan Molina a 8th grader works on his robot in the bilingual, project lead the way class at Escuela Vieau Middle School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin January 26, 2012 . With manufacturing companies complaining about a skills gap with today's students some schools are offering classes that prepare students for real world trade skills. After years of cutting workforces, manufacturing executives complain they cannot find enough people with skills needed to thrive in modern factories. Some 600,000 skilled manufacturing positions are currently unfilled in the United States, according to a survey by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute
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We are awash today with visions for the university of tomorrow. Everyone will have a cloud-based robotic tutor on a tablet, which will curate everything we need to know. Six-week short courses or coding academies are all we will require. The world of education will be all digital and individualized, allowing you to learn from your laptop from anywhere on-demand.

There is just one problem with these visions: they miss the mark on what students need to learn to succeed.

New jobs require new skills

In the Fourth Industrial Revolution, universities and companies face numerous shifts, from emerging technologies like autonomous transportation to broader social changes like the growing global middle class. The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs report highlights how these trends are transforming the workforce. The top trend in the report, though, is the changing nature of work. Work today is increasingly collaborative and focused on solving complex problems in creative ways. Work is also more trans-disciplinary than before: just look at how Google hired psychologists to help coders design fonts, and anthropologists to better understand how their users think and behave.

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The problem is that none of these skills are easy to learn alone, online, or without effort.. They take practice, and they demand rich, human interactions. We learn to be complex thinkers, to manage relationships, and to be emotionally intelligent by practicing those skills, with others, on problems big and small.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is also bringing us a new meta-trend: a faster pace of change. There is no doubt that technological trends and the list of skills above will continue to shift over the next five years. Adaptation will be the order of the day. Workers at all levels will need to continue learning new knowledge and gaining new skills throughout their lives.

So what does the university of the future look like, and what does it do?

A university fit for the Fourth Industrial Revolution

First, the university of tomorrow will focus on imparting cognitive and cross-functional skills, like critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and complex problem solving. Students will learn by combining studies with practical application, such as internships, applied "laboratories" for both STEM and non-STEM courses.

Models such as cooperative education, with alternating semesters of study and work experience, will spread further from those countries – including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany and the United States – where it is already a common educational practice.

New models, like design workshops, will also continue to grow and flourish. Stanford's cross-disciplinary design workshops on topics such as how to improve the healthcare system are one model. The Institute for Design and Public Policy, created by the Rhode Island School of Design and the US Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, is another.

A participant at the Institute for Design and Public Policy at the Rhode Island School of Design

The university of tomorrow will also focus on "learning to learn". Learning is a lifelong process, and with today's pace of change, everyone will need the tools to learn throughout life. "Grit" or persistence lies at the heart of the lifelong learning process, so university educators will push students to develop the resilience to master challenging material outside the classroom.

Universities may push for more guided research, require students to complete a capstone or thesis (as many already do), or develop new options entirely. Regardless of discipline, universities will try to instil foundational skills, such as how to find new sources of information, seek out experts and formulate effective questions. Two current examples are the explosion of interest in information sciences and the increasing use of information sciences techniques in many disciplines.

Education technology has a role. But its role is to support the learning process, not to supplant it entirely. Education technology can deliver content or provide research tools. It can even help educators track and identify individual students' weakest areas. Many education technology companies are pursuing these goals already. Yet the core skills of tomorrow demand richer, deeper human interaction as students learn.

The university of tomorrow is already here

William Gibson said: "The future is already here – it's just not very evenly distributed." This is particularly apt for the future university: many universities already offer many or all of the educational elements described above, and most are not new. Cooperative education started over a century ago in the United States. The first "lab" classes in the social sciences are decades old. Teaching the use of good questions to refine thinking is an education practice that dates back to Socrates. Even new models, like the design workshop, have been around for more than a decade.

Yet many universities do not use these models at all, while many others cannot or do not offer them to every student in every discipline. The task ahead is to make these learning experiences more universal and accessible. We are long past the days when complex problem-solving and creativity were only being taught to a few leaders at the top or to students at only the most elite universities. If we are going to make the most of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, we need everyone to reach their full potential, whether leader, manager, employee, artist, or entrepreneur. Many of the tools we need are already here. It's on us to put them to good use.

The author is a Global Shaper in the Washington DC Hub. The Annual Curators Meeting of the Global Shapers community is taking place in Geneva, Switzerland from 19 to 22 August.



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[www.keralites.net] FACTS ABOUT INDIA PERHAPS MANY INDIANS & NON INDIANS DO NOT KNOW!

 



 

1. The Tirupati Balaji temple and the Kashi Vishwanath Temple both, receive 
more visitors than the Vatican City and Mecca combined.

2. Every 12 years, a religious gathering called the Kumbh Mela occurs in India. 
It is the world's largest gathering of people. The gathering is so large that
the Kumbh Mela is visible from the space.

3. India has more mosques (300,000 mosques) than any other nation in the world.

4. Today, India has the world's largest school in terms of students, the City Montessori School in Lucknow. It has more than 45 thousand students!

5. Number of births in India every year is more than the total population of Australia, and many other nations.

6. India has the largest English speaking population in the world.

7. Lonar Lake, a saltwater lake in Maharashtra, was created by a meteor hitting the Earth and is one of its kind in India.

8. Buttons were invented in India. Yes, your shirt's buttons.

9. And shampoo.

10. And cataract surgery.

11. And plastic surgery.

12. And discovered water on the moon.

13. India's tech capital, Bangalore, has increased its office supply by six times since 2006, and now has more Grade-A offices than Singapore.

14. India is the largest milk producer in the world.

15. India leads the world with the most murders (32,719) per year, with Russia taking second at 28,904 murders per year.

16. India is one of the only three countries that makes supercomputers (the US and Japan are the other two).

17. Chai (teais India's national drink.

18. Martial Arts was first created in India.

19. India gave the world Yoga, that has existed for more than 5,000 years.

20. "We owe a lot to the Indians, who taught us how to count, without which no worthwhile scientific discovery could have been made". - Albert Einstein.

 


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