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I saw following photo in Raja Islam‘s collection and remained stuck at it. He took this photo in Khewra on October 6, 2008. Looking at it we can safely say that Salt Mines of Khewra are not the only tourist attraction there. But what is this thing? One can run their imagination wild. I would say it is a mixture of indigenous mechanical engineering and art. The front is devoid of any bumper, head lights or number plates. For number plates, we can argue the department of motor vehicle must be debating on how to classify this vehicle. What other details do you observe here?
Photo Credits: Raja Islam
Schools have to nurture talent
New Straits Times November 17, 2006 | Harban Singh Harban Singh New Straits Times 11-17-2006 Schools have to nurture talent Byline: Harban Singh Edition: Main/Lifestyle Section: Main Section Type: Letter blockedgamesatschool.org blocked games at school
I WATCHED the Razak Cup hockey tournament being played in Johor Baru and I was disappointed with the poor standards displayed.
The absence of national players, who are about to participate in the Doha Asian Games, may be the excuse but my judgment is based on the teams that do not have national players.
The fault lies with the previous Malaysian Hockey Federation (MHF) committee, which didn’t develop players.
Development is a long-term strategy and the results can only be seen in 10 or more years.
We lack this foresight, which requires (similar to the soccer team) leadership, basics and the ability to work with the schools. web site blocked games at school
Schools have to nurture talent. The MHF should link up with the Education Ministry through the National Sports Council to increase the number of competitive games at school and district levels.
It is a tall order but we have to face reality. There is no short cut to progress.
I believe the present MHF leadership is a blend of passionate and responsible people. The gap between us and the other Asian teams must be identified and addressed. This is where the Asian Games will be a harbinger of our ranking, where I believe we are good only for a fourth place.
In the World Cup in Germany, I noticed the high standards and good performance from every team.
There was a vast pool of capable reserves in most teams despite having injured players.
On the contrary in Malaysia, we were so dependent on key players that any injury affected our performance.
A development programme is imperative. We also need to look at South Korea’s model and maybe even have a joint yearly test series with them. They are the most successful Asian team in recent times.
HARBAN SINGH
Johor Baru
Harban Singh
I saw similar strange contraptions plying on the roads in India on my last visit. They were heavily overloaded with people and produce in rural settings. But the ones I saw in India were not as pleasing to look at as what you see in this picture. I was told that they are called “Jugad” , which is probably a desi word for “improvisation”.
I also liked this contraption. Front wheel drive, a bit stiff to maneuver (like the tiller). Flywheel was added at a late stage. .
Last but not least the turquoise color handles controlling the 25 HP mechanical beast…. Well done.
Ingenuity still alive in our people…..hope still lives.
Whatever it is its not going to win any beauty context.
Another one of our machines that would fit so well in the Tate Modern or the MoMA. I always thought that a Karachi bus deserves a spot in one of those museums!
It could not be very easy to manouver on small roads so I think it will not be used as a public carrier
I assume that the front engine is of a tractor. Is that right?
Ah ha .. how interesting =)
Err.. love the color of its handle :)