With the help of Canon Europe, WWF scientists are today journeying to a remote region of the Arctic to solve a riddle about walruses and polar bears in the #Laptev Sea. Nobody is sure if the populations of those two animals are distinct from others – and we’re trying to find out! These findings are so important because they will help us decide how to best help us protect them. ''we do not know who we are until we see what we can do.''interesting encounters.an unexpected encounter with ruskin bond my meeting with ruskin bond was an exciting experience. i just could not believe it was happening. as he walked up the ballroom of sharjah expo, the audience stood up to greet him. he went up the dias and then began a brief interview withg the host. he gave interesting and appropriate answers to all the questions. he kept the audience spell bound. then came the session for interaction with the public. i too wanted to put forward a question but was a little nervous. the atmosphere around me encouraged and i soon found myself asking for a mike. then confidently i asked him, ''sir, how did you identify that you had a flare of writing and who encouraged you? '' the autho replied that he was interested as a very young boy to write and read more than anything else. his father was the first to spot the talent in him and later he was encouraged by his teachers. his cool fun-loving attitude attracted me the most. as i walked up to get his autograph during the book signing session, i smiled at the thought that one of my dreams has come true. sneha gopinath 11/11/2013 a tribute to a great leader i would like to share my thoughts of my meeting with the great leader, dr apj abdul kalam. i will always be thankful to the international book fair, sharjah for giving me an oppurtunity to meet this great personality. i came to know a lot about him through my parents who admire him a lot. hi simplicity, kindness and humility are the qualities that draw one and all towards him. his autobiography 'the wings of fire' really inspires the youth. his lively approach to children like us and his encouraging words has left a lasting imppression on me. he requested us yo create a home library and develop the habit of reading. he believes that india has a bright future in the hands of the youth and i wish to live up to his expectations. sneha gopinath 11/11/2013 imaginations to paint the future. by anya kurian by masuda akter thoughts to wonder....
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