How is electricity produced from Wind Turbine?

 

        Wind Turbine is one the major inventions in 20th Century. India has witnessed 165% increase in renewable energy in the last decade. India is now the third largest producer of renewable energy in the world, stands 4th in in wind power capacity that contributes 30% of overall power capacity.  In this article let's look at how kinetic energy gets converted into electrical energy in wind turbines. 

        India's wind power journey started in 1985 where the first wind project setup in Gujarat with 55KPH capacity. It has been expanded to 48KMW in 2024. 

        Turbines generate electricity by converting kinetic energy, derived from moving fluid or wind, into electrical energy through the use of generator. 

        Here's more detailed step by step process.

    Step1: Fluid or Turbine drives the turbine 

       The turbine blades get rotate by the moving fluid or wind. These turbine bladers are very light made with resistance materials helps rotate even at a wind speed of 11KPH. Each blade of an average 60 meters of length. Turbines stop rotating when the windspeed is more than 90KPH for safety reasons.

    Step2: Rotation of the shaft  

        The blades are connected to a rotor which is further connected to a low-speed shaft. As the blades rotate, they cause the shaft to spin between 7 to 12 RPM. Low speed shaft is connected to a gear box to increase the rotation speed up to 1500 RPM. 

    Step3: Generator converts kinetic energy into electricity 

       The rotating shaft is connected to a generator. The generator uses electromagnetic induction, where a rotating magnetic field induces an electric current in a coil of wire.

    Step4: Electricity is produced and transmitted 

       Electricity is produced from generators is transmitted through a transformer to increase the voltage before transmitted to power grid for storage and circulation across different places. 

 

    

Parenting Teenage Boys

 

                Parenting teenage boys especially Z boys is a major challenge for current parents, it requires more patience and empathy as well as self-compassion. Due to various external factors teens are experiencing more loneliness, depression and anxiety, but neither ready to take help from parents nor seeking help from others. It is adolescent 

    Understanding Teenage Boy Behavior and the teenage brain

                Parenting Teenage Boys is easier when parents familiar with the process of adolescent development. Teenage boy behavior is largely controlled by hormonal and neurological changes during the teenage age (i.e. 16 to 18 years age).  Their brain is still developing, hence their judgement and decision making skills doesn't develop until 20s. Often parents find it difficult to manage teenage boys during these years. 

Let's discuss possible solutions or inputs to parents to handle teenage boys

  Creating clear limits and consequences for your teenage son:

• Set clear limits with agreed boundaries between parents and teen boys. The rules should mutually be agreed to build safe place and keeping harmony in the family 
• Agree on consequences if rules are broken 
• Avoid severe punishment as it can make things worse. Teenage boys may feel rejected and resentful

    How to deal with Teenage Son's attitude?

        

        It is important for parents not to take their teenage boys behavior personally. For teenage boys anger is a default emotion because of the way teenage or young boys are socialized. It is easier for them to show anger than showing other emotions such as fear or sorrow. As a parent it is important to get underneath that difficult behavior. Many times it is difficult to understand the reason for their behavior, but things go better when parents remain warm, open and supportive during this difficult phase. 

    How to communicate better with teens?

    Often, teenage boys find it difficult to put their emotions into words. Many teenage boys hesitant to talk to share their feelings, as a parent one should find a way to start the conversation. 

    

• Keep it short and sweet: If you have something you need your teen to know, offer series of clear points. Subsequently let him respond to each.
• Don't overdo the eye contact 
• Talk while you are on action: Many teen boys find it easier to when they do some activity, it could be playing together, while driving or having dinner together
• Stay Calm: It is important for parents to control emotions when handling teenage boys, don't let your emotions burst rather stay calm irrespective how worst the situation could be. Showing anger or frustration further make things worse, as a result he will less likely come to you for support
• Give him time to process: Many teenage boys need few hours or days to think about important conversations. So don't be disappointed if your teen doesn't change his behavior or attitude right away. Let him take the information and process it in his own time. 

    To conclude, positive parenting by trusting and supportive relationship are proven to boost teen mental health thus help them heal better and faster in dealing with any difficult situation in life. Healthy teen-parent connection helps teenage boys grow strong, independency young man.  No matter what show unconditional love, support to teenage boys to deal with the situation better.

    In addition it is important for parents to selfcare, continue discuss with other parents going through similar situation. Find time to do activities one likes to come out of mental pressure, spend quality time with friends to strengthen your resilience. Don't hesitate to take help from a family councilor or physiatrist as needed. 

Ref: How to Deal with Your Teenage Son - The Ultimate Guide

    

    

The ISRO Effect in Operation Sindhoor

 

        ISRO Played a very crucial role in success of Operation Sindhoor targeting 9 Pakistani terror camps and eleven Pakistani airbases. Such critical mission was possible with a seamless integration between ISRO and Indian military operation plans that includes sharing mission critical data pointers from satellites round the clock, sharing high resolution images and communication security. 

    High resolution earth observation systems like the Cartosat and RISAT series delivered continuous surveillance across the boarder and seashore. RISAT's all-weather synthetic aperture radar (SAR) capabilities were very crucial in cloud covered region and mountain terrain by providing day and night radar images, which helped in detecting enemy movement round the clock. 

    GSAT Satellites enabled secure and real time communication within the defense personnel within the long distance 

    NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) provided high precision geo location data, it helped  in targeting specific Pakistani terrorist camps. It also guided Indian missiles and drones launch to target locations with high accuracy. 

    ISRO and Indian government has plans to increase the current 9 to 11 dedicated satellites to 100+ additional satellites to be launched in the next 5 years. 50% of these satellites to be dedicated surveillance, enhancing round the clock monitoring of 7000 KM long costal line and volatile land borders across the country. Considering current geopolitical situation, ISRO is planning to have both public and private collaboration in swift launch of satellites to further strengthen ISRO satellite network. 

    Operation Sindhoor wouldn't have been successful without an integration between Indian defense units powered by space systems. This is one real time example why India is one of fast developing nation in the world. 

    -- Jai Hind

    

 

    

5 Greatest Indian Spies & Their Sacrifices for the Country

 

Source from MSN....

     We will go through top 5 courageous Spies from India; they took pivotal role in sharing crucial information with Indias government which helped in protecting Indian security and honor. 

1. Ravindra Kaushik: 

     At the age of 21 Ravindra was sent to Pakistan as Spy. He changed his identity, finished his graduation in Pakistan and became an army officer in Pakistan. He helped in sharing crucial information thus saved many threats from Pakistan. He was apprehended and imprisoned in Pakistan, later he died in Pakistani jail.

2. Ajit Dowal

    He is the current NSA (National Security Advisor) to the prime minister Mr. Narendra Modi. He spent 7 years as RAW agent in Pakistan. He lived with enemy groups, gathered very crucial information. His knowledge on Pakistan terror camps helped in successfully spearheading both surgical strike and Mission Sindhoor strikes on Pakistan. He is often called "Indian james bond"

3. Neera Arya 

    India's first female spy. She was a brave woman who spied for the Indian Army Force led by Subhash Chandrabose. She worked against the British rule and helped in freedom movement. She was caught, tortured and jailed.  She is remembered as one of the first Indian female spy with so much of courage. 

4. Sehmat Khan

    Sehmat Khan is a true character in the novel Calling Sehmat, later made a bollywood film Raazi. Though her true identify remains secret, it is a story of an India woman marrying Pakistani army officer during the 1971 war to gather intelligence for India. 

5.  Mohan Bhaskar

    Mohan Bhaskar entered Pakistan in 1961 as a RAW Agent to collect military secrets, later he was caught and tortured in jail. He spent 14 years in Pakistan jail. After his release, he wrote a book "An Indian spy in Pakistan", sharing the pain and struggles from his Spy life. 

 It is truly remarkable to remember their sacrifices for the country for years to come. 

S-400 Missile

 

        S-400 Triumf is a mobile surface to air missile (SAM) system. I heard S-400 first time in Operation Sindhoor, it not only helped Indias defense personal detecting heavy number of drones, missiles and rocket launched by Pakistan but also safely destroyed them. It was very effective in destroying 400+ drones that Pakistan tried across the India and Pakistan border that saved many lives. 

        S-400 Triumf designed and developed by Russia using an advanced technology to detect , track and destroy aerial targets including aircraft, cruse missiles and drones. Developed in the late 1990s.     S-400 can detect multiple targets simultaneously up to a range of 400KMs and an altitude of up to 30 KMs.  It is the most dangerous operationally deployed modern long range SAM (MLR SAM) in the world. 

        Why S-400  the most feared defense system?

• Long Range: It uses long range RADAR system that can detect and track targets upto 400 KMs range 
• Multiple Target Engagement: S400 can detect multiple targets simultaneously thus protect a large areas from major threats
• Supports Multiple Missile Types: S400 has several types of missiles that can be used to intercept different types of targets such as drones , aircrafts and ballistic missiles.
• High Mobility: S400 is highly mobile that can be transported to different locations quickly 
• Advanced Technology: It uses sophisticated and advanced technology that makes it the most feared defense system, including advanced radar system, command and control centers with precision perfect missile launch system in place. 
• Interoperability: It can easily co-ordinate with other air defense systems by giving complete 360 Degree air defense network. 

    

        Reference: https://www.worlddefencenews.com/

Operation Sindoor - Summary

           In my previous blogger Pahalgam Terror Attack explained about Pahalgam Terror Attack. This resulted very intense war kind of situation between India and Pakistan, India Launched "Operation Sindoor" on 7/May night 1AM. In the span of 25 minutes, India defense personnel destroyed 9 terrorist locations across Pak LOC and POK (Pakistan Occupied Kashmir) which eliminated more than 100 terrorists. These Locations were identified as key training and operational centers for different terrorist groups.                  

             To counterattack, Pakistan started launching drones and heavy shelling across the border targeting civilians in India. India started hitting Pakistan so badly by mainly targeted their air bases, Army infrastructure including ports for 2 days from 9th May to 11th May night. Pakistan launched heavy missiles and 400+ drones which India S400 system could neutralize them with very minimal impact on India. India missiles could reach all major cities of Pakistan to name few Rawalpindi, Lahore, Chakwal city. India also destroyed their terrorist launch pads in retaliatory strikes. 

             Overall it was India's dominance with close co-ordination and effective communication between the government officials and defense units. Coordinated strikes from Indian Army, Navy and Airforce proof of India's growing joint warfare capabilities. India forces successfully by passed or jammed Pakistan defense grid by identifying gaps/limitations in Pakistan defense system. 

               India defense forces attacked Pakistan with advanced defense system which includes Rafale jets with precision strikes without killing any Pakistani civilians. The Akashteer air defense system proved its impact by downing hundreds of Pakistani drones and missiles. 

                Operation Sindoor was a befitted response to Pakistan after losing 24 Men, the name signifies losing Sindhoor from 24 Women lost their husbands. India responded to the world that terrorism can't be tolerated any longer and it will not wait for a permission to defend their own people. It also showed that terrorist and their master minds have no place to hide. 

                 Really proud of an Indian by seeing the success of Operation Sindoor. Especially competing with developing countries in defense infrastructure.  

                *********Jai Hind ***********

Pahalgam Terrorist Attack - Apr 2025

 

       Pahalgam is one of the must to visit places in Jammu & Kashmir. It is surrounded by dense pine forest, jaw dropping grass lands. Three main sites in Pahalgam are: Chandan Wari, Betaab valley and Aru Valley. . Pony ride through scenic meadows to Baisaran or "Mini Switzerland" from city center was always an indelible experience one should experience. It is one of the finest honeymoon places for newly wed couples. 

       I was deeply shocked hearing a deadliest attack  on 22/Apr  at the same Baisaran valley,  5 armed terrorists  killed 26 mostly terrorists .  The armed terrorists targeted only Men belong to Hindu region though there was one a christian tourist and local muslim were also killed in the attack. The attackers entered Baisaran Valley with M4 carbines and AK47 around 10AM on 22/Apr, singled our the men and asked for their religion, the attackers asked some tourists recite muslim declaration of faith to confirm their religion. The tourists included several newly wed couples, and the men were shot point-blank in front of their wives including one Ltnd. Naval officer. Pahalgam attack was a deadliest attack similar to 2008 - Mumbai terrorist attacks that killed more than 100 civilians. One of the terrorist told "go and tell Modi" before killing one of the men. 

     The attack further increased tensions between India and Pakistan. It was clearly evident that Pakistan supporting cross border terrorism. India government took immediate tough stand by suspending Indus water treaty to Pakistan, imposed all Pakistani citizens to leave India country by closing the boarders, cross trading with an immediate affect. All these decisions had a direct impact Pakistan financials that would deteriorate their high debt situation. 

    India government led by Mr. Narendra Modi - the prime minister of India took tough decisions to retaliate with strong response to Pakistan. On 7/May - at 1PM, Indian armed force destroyed 9 terrorist locations across POK and Pakistan. India claimed more than 100+ terrorists & their immediately family were killed in the incident. This further escalated situation between two countries resulted war like situations. 

    As an Indian, really proud of India armed forces, my heartfelt gratitude to the sacrifices they and their families have made. We are forever indebted to our heroes. Very hopeful that this will result in peaceful situation in both the countries very soon without tolerating on terrorism. 

   Jai Hind. 

    

Participated in silent march to support Pahalgam attack.