Swades: We, the People (Our Country) (स्वदेस)

Good afternoon and welcome to the Phase ll Press Conference of the

upcoming mission for the Global Precipitation Measurement.

To discuss the mission we have with us John Stockton

GPM Project Formulation Manager from NASA HQ.

Mohan Bhargav

Project Manager and Spacecraft Mission Director from GODDARD.

Over to you John. - Thank you George.

The Office of Management and Budget released the President's 2004

fiscal year budget plan in early February flagging off the GPM Launch.

We have in the Formulation phase of GPM taken steps to reduce risks

to ensure a mission confirmation review.

That's where Mohan Bhargava, our Project Manager comes in.

Thank you John. Good afternoon everybody.

Before I come to Phase ll, a quick update on the recently concluded Phase I.

In Phase I we focused on the Definition of Mission Scope,

Systematic Measurement Approach and Technology Roadmaps.

Will you roll the tape please? Thank you.

The core satellite is designed like a TRMM Spacecraft.

It'll be launched in non-sun-sync orbit at an inclination of 65-degrees

and an altitude of 400 kms.

The constellation satellites would be pre-existing operational, experimental &

dedicated satellites, with PMW radiometers.

They would operate both in non-sun-synch and synch orbits

at an altitude of 600-900 kms.

You are welcome to throw any questions.

What are the objectives of the Global Precipitation Measurement programme?

Last question. - Is this budget justified?

Globally, there is a danger of water recession in the near future.

It will not be unreal to imagine that in the 21 st century, cities like

Beijing, Amman, New Delhi, Santiago, Jakarta, Mexico City, Lima

and many others, will drink up their surrounding waters and perish.

Water is going to be rare. Is it not a reason enough to justify any budget?

Are there any more questions?

Thank you for being here. - Thank you very much.

I've never seen John Stockton smile so much.

He is really very happy with us.

The press conference went off well. And your presentation excellent!

This is a quantum leap for us.

Well, we can now let our hair down now that phase I is finally over.

Hey, you've been very quiet. What's the matter?

I want to get a cup of coffee. Would you like some?

Make me a strong one. - Sure

Two new messages,

Hi Mohan. This is Paul tried calling you at work and your cell

you seem to be in a meeting, call me back.

Good afternoon Mr. Bhargava, this is Steven Carter from the BCIS...

...your request for citizenship has been accepted. Please call me on Monday. Bye.

Congratulations! Your request for citizenship has been accepted.

You seem lost. - Not really.

I get it. Work pressures are stressing you out

and then you have no other interests... No pubbing, no partying!

Take my advice, you should get married!

You need a life partner.

Like they say - Happiness only doubles when it is shared!

It changed My life!

No Vinod, that's not it.

Then what is it?

What's the matter?

Today is the death anniversary of my parents.

Oh! I'm sorry.

No, It's okay.

I still vividly remember that I was in my last year of University in Pennsylvania

when I received the news of their car accident!

Now I understand why you've been so low all day.

You know Vinod...

There's something else, which has been

pricking my conscience these last few months.

Do you remember Kaveriamma?

Kaveriamma? Your old maid servant, right?

Please don't call her a maid servant. She was like a mother to me!

I'm sorry. I had no idea. What about her?

As you know, I was the only child.

My parents brought me up with a lot of love, they provided me with everything.

But along with them, Kaveriamma too had a special place in my life.

My mother would make my breakfast,

while Kaveriamma would feed me.

My parents tucked me into bed, while Kaveriamma sang me a lullaby.

From the age of two to seventeen she looked after me completely.

You could say Kaveriamma was like a second mother to me.

So when was the last time you met her?

At my parent's funeral.

I remember crying like a child in Kaveriamma's arms.

It was a very tough time for me.

Then I came back here and began to find a footing in life.

Kaveriamma would often write me letters, and I would send her replies as well.

But later, I got so completely immersed in my work, that I just lost touch.

All this is so out of the blue Mohan.

Why did you suddenly think of her today?

It's not sudden, Vinod.

I've been thinking about her since the past few months.

I've been having recurring nightmares of her being...

...old, feeble, and helpless.

Vinod, I have blundered.

I now feel very guilty that I have neglected her...

...and haven't been able to look after her.

I had become selfish Vinod.

She is the only thread who can string the memories of my parents.

I was thinking of going to Delhi... and bringing her here.

Absolutely! Brilliant idea!

But I don't think John will consent.

There can't be a better time for you to ask for a vacation than now.

We are 28 weeks away from the GPM launch. John won't refuse.

You think so? - Yeah sure.

Promise to bring him back an elephant or something.

Yeah sure.

Thank you very much.

So its on the outmost importance to get the time pressure on the

stabilization unit.

Thank you very much gentlemen.

Excuse me John. - Sure, tell me.

I have a request for two weeks off. Need to go to India, is it possible?

Is everything ok back home?

Oh yeah everything is allright. Just a pending matter.

When do you have to leave?

Actually as soon as possible.

28 weeks to launch?

You realize you have to delegate Some of this to others.

Oh yes yes I'll have a detailed meeting with the team and

I'll be in constant touch with Vinod from there.

Alright then, have a good trip.

Thank you very much John.

Amazing... John agreed very quickly. I should have asked for a vacation myself.

Thank God you didn't. If you had, he would have cancelled mine too.

May I clear your tray please? Can I get you anything else?

No thank you.

This is your captain here. Good morning everyone.

We have now started our decent

And in a short time we'll be landing

at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in delhi.

Hope you had a comfortable flight Thank you for flying Air India.

Your attention please.

Announcing the arrival of flight Al-112 from New-York

Good to see you. - Good to see you too.

How was the flight? - Connecting flight was delayed. Rest ok!

Did you get anything for me? - Yeah, everything's for you, kid!

So Kaveriamma... is she still living in an Old age Home?

Did you speak with her?

No, I want to surprise her!

She'll be so glad to see you. I'm sure she'll have forgotten me.

Obviously!

Excuse me. - Yes? May I help you?

I've come to meet Kaveriamma.

Kaveriamma? - Yes.

Kaveri oh yes! She doesn't live with us any longer.

Doesn't live here? - She stayed with us for about a year...

...till a woman came looking for her. And then, Kaveri left with her.

But where did she go?

Just a minute, I'll have to check the register.

Bharati ji, this gentleman is looking for Kaveri.

Do you know where is she now?

Bharatiji used to share the room with Kaveri.

I remember her mentioning a village before leaving.

Now what was it...?

Charanpur. - That's right, Charanpur.

Where is this Charanpur? - Never heard of it.

We'll find out.

Kaveri was a good woman.

We all miss her.

Here's the address.

Thank you!

Kaveri is very fortunate.

There was someone who came for her then, and now once again.

Otherwise who cares for old ones like us?

Come on.

Excuse me.

Here's the map. You'll find Charanpur in here.

That'll be 150 rupees. - That's ok. Don't pay me.

Do me a favor. Watch the counter for me while I nip to the bank.

Get me a loan too! - Sure, you'll manage the counter, right?

I'll just sit behind.

That's good. - Come back soon.

Excuse me you've no respect?

What happened?

You can see I am picking up books, and still you're walking all over them.

I did not mean to.

Look, books are a source of knowledge and culture...

and if you don't know how to respect them, you shouldn't be here.

Well I'm sorry. - Thanks.

I'm sorry, I was just looking at this map.

You want to buy these books?

No! I want to sell them!!

Oh stupid question, I'm sorry. - No I'm sorry.

Actually I'm just a little irritated. - No, I saw what happened.

You dealt with the man right.

Some people just don't have the basic etiquette.

Oh yeah... I'll do this for you. Lots of books.

I will need a... - Over there.

Yes, thank you.

That's 13 books of mathematics into 17...

...is equal to 221/- + 22 Language books into 12 is equal to...

Four-Eighty five.

Four-Eighty five.

That's 8 geography books into 19 is 152 plus 485 is...

Six-Thirty Seven.

Really 637? Thanks.

And these 8 note books at 113 and the total is...

Seven Fifty.

Must be right!

750 it is. Your... maths is pretty good!

Actually, I should be giving you a concession.