We often hear that nothing is certain in this world, except Death and Taxes. This line was written more than 120 years ago by Benjamin Franklin, in his letter (dated November 13, 1789) to fellow scientist friend Jean-Baptiste Leroy. Benjamin Franklin wrote in French: “….dans ce monde, il n’y a rien d’assure que la mort et les impôts.” This can be translated as “….in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” It's really amazing that the statement by Benjamin Franklin is still valid, well-accepted and so well-utilized even today, more than 120 years later.

Deodatta V. Shenai-Khatkhate

Thirteen years ago, on September 11, 2001, one of the most tragic and horrifying events in human history shook our world. Not only America, but the whole world lost her innocence that precise moment, when a dirty, disgusting face of mass terrorism emerged to brutally torture the mankind. The world realized that this new evil is perpetrated by shameless barbaric fanatics who are utterly indifferent to the sanctity of human life. America became stronger than ever before to fight the terrorism, and wiped out a major chunk of psychopathic terrorist evil to make our world safer once again. At the 13th anniversary of 9/11, our heart still aches for all those innocent lives who were ruthlessly killed by terrorist activities. It's so sad, depressing, disgusting story, and yet its aftermath is remarkably inspirational when we think about how America and many nations came together to relentlessly destroy the axis of evil, capture and bring to justice the toxic terrorists - including their leader Osama. On this 13th Anniversary, we pay our respectful tribute to the martyrs of 9/11 attack, and sincerely thank our awesome American Heroes who are still fighting those freaky fanatic terrorists to make our world a better place. God Bless You All, and God Bless America.

Deodatta V. Shenai-Khatkhate

Truth in her purest form is simplest to understand. Truth is also the most beautiful shining entity in this world, unless and until people begin to use her as their weapon of choice to intentionally hurt others. In my view, Life without Truth is no life at all.

Deodatta V. Shenai-Khatkhate

Two roads may diverge in a yellow wood, and I - I will choose neither one. Instead I'll create my own road to follow my own convictions and dreams. After all, any road is only a road - unless and until you make something of it. Just like that Life is full of choices, and yet Life is also what you make of it. Every learning and every wisdom that I will gain in my journey, will leave the leaves trodden black. And that's what will make the difference.

Deodatta V. Shenai-Khatkhate

We know that wherever we are today is nothing but the result of the choices we made at every juncture in our past. Sometimes we surprisingly discover that even the "wrong choices" from the past have brought us to the right places.....and that's what makes life most interesting IMHO!

Deodatta V. Shenai-Khatkhate

Weaknesses are not something to hide or be ashamed of, because within each weakness lies a promise of new opportunity to improve. Life is never meant to be easy, especially for those who dream. Recognizing the weakness and the latent potential opportunity to improve would raise you right away beyond that weakness - to a better version of yourself, enabling you to make your dreams come true. Good luck, my friend!

Deodatta V. Shenai-Khatkhate

What's the big deal if you're different? It's perfectly okay to be different, because at least you're genuine and not a shallow imitation. The truth is that you're yourself, and that's why you're different. Celebrate your differentness with joy. Always be yourself, and don't try to keep on changing, because eventually some you'll run out of new things to become. Be yourself, and don't waste time to be what 'they' like you to be; because you'll never win them all. Be yourself, because all others, especially the good ones, are already taken. Be yourself, and you'll be happy. Always Keep It Simple & Straightforward (KISS), and you'll enjoy life. Cheers!

Deodatta V. Shenai-Khatkhate

You will get your chance to recognize your true friends during the most challenging phases in your life; just like you will be able to see the stars only when it gets absolutely dark. Your true friends are the ones who help you when you are down and out. Friends cheer you up when you feel sad, and pick you up when you fall. You mustn't forget your true friends and their helping hands when you get up again. True friends are rare, but they are always around, just like the shining stars in the sky.

Deodatta V. Shenai-Khatkhate

Your true friends are those who stand by you in your darkest moments, because they want to be with you and help you when you need it most. They are also with you in your brightest moments, because they're neither afraid nor jealous to see you shine.

Deodatta V. Shenai-Khatkhate

As a child, many folks dream of running away to join the circus, but then many of these dreamers grow up, and find proper jobs. Still, some of them must be following their dreams, otherwise the circuses won't be around.

Deodatta V. Shenai-Khatkhate

Be thankful to your enemies, because they're always the first ones to find your faults that you never knew about. Also wish them a long life, so that they'll see you succeed in life....there is nothing in this world that would annoy them more.

Deodatta V. Shenai-Khatkhate

Bons leaders comprennent pas toujours que le leadership est ni un prix de reconnaissance, ni une licence pour exécuter le pouvoir, mais il est une grande responsabilité pour faire ressortir le meilleur chez les autres tout en respectant leurs objectifs organisationnels.

Deodatta V. Shenai-Khatkhate

Cicatrices ne sont pas quelque chose à cacher ou à en avoir honte; pour chaque cicatrice a une histoire incroyable à raconter - les histoires de l'endurance, de la lutte et de survie. cicatrices font vraiment nous complète et belle, à mon avis. Ils nous rappellent aussi nos triomphes sur les adversités, ce que nous défendons, et d'où nous venons.

Deodatta V. Shenai-Khatkhate

Cuando la vida te lanza una bola curva, tienes que manejarlo muy hábilmente. El enfoque y el swing con toda su fuerza como nunca giró antes. Goalpear esas bolas curvas con rapidez lejos en las gradas o outfield de inmediato. Y ejecutar todas las bases para un jonrón. es su actitud ganadora y fuerte determinación que le llevará a la primera, segunda, tercera o incluso en casa de base, sin tener en cuenta la vida de pitcheo que bolas curvas. la clave es mantener bateo esas bolas curvas y no darse por vencido arrojando el bate en la derrota. Se llega a cabo el gran ganador, y lo único que se escucha es el vítores de la multitud. Aclamaciones!

Deodatta V. Shenai-Khatkhate

Dans une seule goutte d'eau se trouve un résumé de l'ensemble de la vie, juste en face de nous, dans les cycles continus de l'oxydation et de l'oxydation des atomes d'hydrogène qui y sont.

Deodatta V. Shenai-Khatkhate

During my childhood in India, I was brought up to believe that if you are gifted with talents, those talents are not yours - because they come to you straight from God. It's not a chance or an accident that you have the special gifts and talents. You should leverage those God-gifted talents for the purpose of advancing society and mankind, and importanly, for helping others who are in dire need. Life is a give-and-take process. The more you will give back to society, the more you shall receive from God. This upbringing and philosophy of life have kept my feet firmly on the ground. I am truly grateful to my parents and teachers who guided me with such wonderful lessons of life and humanity.

Deodatta V. Shenai-Khatkhate

Es sólo un folclore que un rayo nunca caer en el mismo lugar dos veces. El año pasado, el 30 de junio 2014, tres rascacielos de Chicago fueron golpeados por un rayo 22 veces - 10 huelgas de los fiadores (Willis) torre, 8 a la torre del triunfo, y 4 a la torre hancock juan. así que esté seguro de que el rayo sin duda puede afectar a cualquier lugar más de una vez, y probablemente en el mismo lugar una y otra vez, con el tiempo suficiente. Que puede tomar tan poco como unos pocos segundos en una tormenta, o el tiempo que millones de años - pero un rayo finalmente caer en el mismo lugar dos veces. Ser seguro por ahí!

Deodatta V. Shenai-Khatkhate

Friday, June 26, 2015, will always be remembered as a very special day in Americal History, for it will continue to tell one of the greatest success stories of American Spirit for Civil Rights and Equality. God Bless America!

Deodatta V. Shenai-Khatkhate

Happy Memorial Day! The celebration of "Memorial Day" had began after the Civil War, when it was known as “Decoration Day.” Today, Memorial Day is a very special day in America, on the last Monday in May, when we honor all American Heroes who sacrificed their lives for our great nation. Our respectful salute to all American Heroes. God Bless America!

Deodatta V. Shenai-Khatkhate

I am proud alumnus of RIS a.k.a. ISc, and have excellent experience of the outstanding education that I received from amazingly knowledgeable Professors, during my two years of B.Sc. (Chemistry and Physics) - in 1974 through 1976. We were extremely fortunate to be taught by some of the best Professors and great scientists in India. Some of the names that come to my mind are, Drs Merchant, Usgaonkar, Galgali, KM Joshi, Vidya Joshi, BC Haldar, Darshane, Katti, Kulkarni and many more. Those were surely the most wonderful years of my academic and social upbringing in India. I am thankful to ISc and all brilliant Professors at ISc, for gifting us with the remarkable knowledge, and installing the love and passion for Science in our young minds. Thank you, RIS.

Deodatta V. Shenai-Khatkhate

It's a misconception that Purity and Sanctity are only prerogatives of saints, and are not absolutely necessary for normal people. In my view, leading ultra-pure life with purity in thoughts, words, and actions surely define one's character. What's more, the Purity is an essential requisite and a most important criterion for defining a normal person. The disrespect or disregard to Purity and Sanctity is only the deviation from normal behavior IMHO. Strive to lead an ultra-pure life, in your thoughts, words and actions - always!

Deodatta V. Shenai-Khatkhate