Sultan of Brunei - World Poorest Man

3 children are born  every second in this world; 10 mobile phones sold on the  international level; auto manufacturers produce a car every 4.5  seconds on average; and on the level of the human mind = brain  cells send 200 directives each second   to perform the  various functions of physical and mental health. The world  spends 37 million euros for arms on the international level in one  second And  the Sultan of Brunei's wealth increases by 90 euros every second!    No envy please!    This means around 5400 euros per minute,  324000 euros each hour, 7776000 euros a day Implies about  54432000 euros a week (that's 54 million and 432000 thousand  euros)    Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah ...  President of the  one of richest country in the world Popular,  lavish, spender ... uses gold in  everything Was born literally eating with spoons made of gold   Clothes worn embroidered with gold and silver These are  some pictures of his palace ... The  largest and most luxurious palace in the world...   Consists of 1788 rooms with some furnished  in gold and diamond-encrusted 257 bath inlaid with gold and  silver and a garage to accommodate 110 cars The palace has  650 suites ... each furnished at not less than 150,000 thousand  euros   The  Sultan of Brunei's plane Most luxurious aircraft in the  world, inlaid with gold The Sultan has also a Boeing 747 worth a  hundred million dollars, and  then re-designed as a home at a cost of more than one hundred and  twenty million dollars. Featured add-ons such as a whirlpool bath  of pure gold He also has six small aircraft and two  helicopters. One of  the cars of theSultan of Brunei At the  special request of the Sultan of Brunei,   theRolls Royce company combined their  car designs with that of Porsche. This vehicle is currently in  London  for use during his stay in  Britain   When  the Sultan of Brunei's son married,   the  legendary celebrations continued for 14 days,   at a  cost of about five million dollars, attended by more than 25  heads of state and family members.  Son of   Sultan of Brunei car inlaid with  pure gold The  Princess wears a crown of diamonds and  carries a small bouquet of flowers studded with diamonds.   She  also wears huge diamonds as earrings, adding sparkle to her  face.  Wikipediasays he has   531 Mercedes-Benzes   367 Ferraris   362  Bentleys 185 BMWs 177 Jaguars 160 Porsches   130  Rolls-Royces And 20 Lamborghinis Bringing the total  number of his cars to 1,932

Indo-Russia T-50 stealth fighter to be unveiled

Moscow: T-50 stealth fighter jointly developed by Russia and India will make its first international public appearance at the MAKS airshow which went underway here, where Moscow unveiled its newest space shuttle, armed drones and a new range of upgraded weapons.

Two prototypes of the single seater jet, estimated to cost $6 billion, are expected to fly over Zhukovsky air field on the outskirts of Moscow.

"The co-development projects of the two countries will remain centerpiece of the Russian aviation industry", declared Mikhail Pogosyan, President of the United Aircraft Corporation, makers of the aircraft.

Sukhoi's T-50 made its maiden flight in January 2010 and is expected to enter service by 2015. "The stealth fighter is progressing as planned and the new engine for the plane will be ready in time", Pogosyan said.

The fifth generation Sukhoi T-50, also called the PAK FA for its Russian abbreviations for a perspective frontline aviation complex, is meant to be a rival to the US joint strike fighter F-22 Raptor.

Pogosyan had earlier said that Russia planned to develop upto 1,000 stealth fighters over the coming decade as aviation experts say that the Russian military orders will account for more than 50 per cent of the combat planes' produce.

He said that the Russian airforce is expected to buy 20 new fighters annually in the coming years.

Top Russian aircraft makers including Sukhoi and Mig have survived thanks to orders from India and China, but steady increase in government defence spending over the past few years have given new incentives to the nation's aircraft industries.

The Indian projects jointly developed by the two countries will remain the centrepiece of the Russian aviation industry, according to a top official.

Speaking with the reporters after the inauguration of the 10th International Aviation and Space Saloon (MAKS-2011) in Moscow, President of the United Aircraft Corporation Mikhail Pogosyan told that the fifth generation fighter Russia's new stealth fighter jet, which is expected to make its first public appearance during the air show Another static T-50 is expected to be demonstrated to a 'select' group'.

"The T-50 will be the newest main plane both for the Russian and Indian Air Force," Pogosyan said.

The fifth generation Sukhoi T-50, also called the PAK FA for its Russian abbreviations for a perspective frontline aviation complex, is meant to be a rival to the US joint strike fighter F-22 Raptor.

According to the local media reports the Indian version of the FGFA will be a lighter derivative of the PAK FA.

The projects for the joint development of Multimode Transport Aircraft (MTA) and deeper modernisation of Sukhoi Su-30 MKI fighters under the 'Super-30" project are among the key joint Indo-Russian projects.

India has a larger footprint at MAKS-2011, the air show which is held at alternate years, with an expanded presence.

Unlike in the past when BrahMos JV used to display its deadly missiles under the roof of its Russian partner, India has its exclusive stall displaying the models of its cruise missiles, including an outdoor life-size mock-up of BrahMos cruise missile for the Sukhoi fighters.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited also has a bigger display exhibiting models of the helicopters and planes produced by it.

This year's new entrant is Bharat Electronics, with a whole range of its avionics and force multipliers.

A huge IL-76 Flying Laboratory of Gromov Flight Research Institute with a Kaveri engine fitted on its test bed is also indicative of the scope of bilateral cooperation in cutting edge technologies.

The plane also bears the Seal of India's DRDO, showing an enduring interaction between the two organisations.

In all over 800 Russian and foreign firms, including Boeing and Airbus are taking part in MAKS airshow.

Indo-Russia T-50 stealth fighter to be unveiled

Moscow: T-50 stealth fighter jointly developed by Russia and India will make its first international public appearance at the MAKS airshow which went underway here, where Moscow unveiled its newest space shuttle, armed drones and a new range of upgraded weapons.

Two prototypes of the single seater jet, estimated to cost $6 billion, are expected to fly over Zhukovsky air field on the outskirts of Moscow.

"The co-development projects of the two countries will remain centerpiece of the Russian aviation industry", declared Mikhail Pogosyan, President of the United Aircraft Corporation, makers of the aircraft.

Sukhoi's T-50 made its maiden flight in January 2010 and is expected to enter service by 2015. "The stealth fighter is progressing as planned and the new engine for the plane will be ready in time", Pogosyan said.

The fifth generation Sukhoi T-50, also called the PAK FA for its Russian abbreviations for a perspective frontline aviation complex, is meant to be a rival to the US joint strike fighter F-22 Raptor.

Pogosyan had earlier said that Russia planned to develop upto 1,000 stealth fighters over the coming decade as aviation experts say that the Russian military orders will account for more than 50 per cent of the combat planes' produce.

He said that the Russian airforce is expected to buy 20 new fighters annually in the coming years.

Top Russian aircraft makers including Sukhoi and Mig have survived thanks to orders from India and China, but steady increase in government defence spending over the past few years have given new incentives to the nation's aircraft industries.

The Indian projects jointly developed by the two countries will remain the centrepiece of the Russian aviation industry, according to a top official.

Speaking with the reporters after the inauguration of the 10th International Aviation and Space Saloon (MAKS-2011) in Moscow, President of the United Aircraft Corporation Mikhail Pogosyan told that the fifth generation fighter Russia's new stealth fighter jet, which is expected to make its first public appearance during the air show Another static T-50 is expected to be demonstrated to a 'select' group'.

"The T-50 will be the newest main plane both for the Russian and Indian Air Force," Pogosyan said.

The fifth generation Sukhoi T-50, also called the PAK FA for its Russian abbreviations for a perspective frontline aviation complex, is meant to be a rival to the US joint strike fighter F-22 Raptor.

According to the local media reports the Indian version of the FGFA will be a lighter derivative of the PAK FA.

The projects for the joint development of Multimode Transport Aircraft (MTA) and deeper modernisation of Sukhoi Su-30 MKI fighters under the 'Super-30" project are among the key joint Indo-Russian projects.

India has a larger footprint at MAKS-2011, the air show which is held at alternate years, with an expanded presence.

Unlike in the past when BrahMos JV used to display its deadly missiles under the roof of its Russian partner, India has its exclusive stall displaying the models of its cruise missiles, including an outdoor life-size mock-up of BrahMos cruise missile for the Sukhoi fighters.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited also has a bigger display exhibiting models of the helicopters and planes produced by it.

This year's new entrant is Bharat Electronics, with a whole range of its avionics and force multipliers.

A huge IL-76 Flying Laboratory of Gromov Flight Research Institute with a Kaveri engine fitted on its test bed is also indicative of the scope of bilateral cooperation in cutting edge technologies.

The plane also bears the Seal of India's DRDO, showing an enduring interaction between the two organisations.

In all over 800 Russian and foreign firms, including Boeing and Airbus are taking part in MAKS airshow.

MEMORIES OF 1947 NEWS PAPER

Nehruji and Gandhiji at All India Congress Committe (AICC) meeting in July 1946.

Mountbatten arrives at Delhi airport and is been received by Nehru and Liaquat Ali on March 25, 1947.

Nehru along with Mountbatten on the first Independence Day in Delhi on August 15, 1947.

Mountbatten swears Jawaharlal Nehru in as Prime Minister of India on August 15, 1947.

After swearing in as the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru gives his first speech holding an Indian flag on August 15, 1947.

Today, August 15, 2008, India is celebrating 61 years of Independence. Indian flag is seen flying on top of the Red Fort, New Delhi, where the Prime Minister of India gives the speech on every Independence Day.

Vande Matharam!

Jai Hind!

Quick Facts : Independence Day Date: 15th August Type: National Also Called: 15th August Celebrations: Parades, Flag hosting, Cultural programs

Image courtesy: CIA Factbook

The Independence Day in India is celebrated every year on the 15th of August in honor of the birthday of the nation. On 15th August 1947, India achieved her independence from British rule and became a sovereign nation. On the eve of 15th August 1947, India tricolor (saffron, green and white) flag was first hoisted by Jawahar Lal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, at the Red Fort of Delhi. "Long years ago we made a tryst with destiny, and now the time comes when we will redeem our pledge, not wholly or in full measure, but very substantially. At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom. A moment comes, which comes but rarely in history, when we step out from the old to the new, when an age ends and when the soul of a nation, long suppressed, finds utterance.... We end today a period of ill fortune, and India discovers herself again." … Jawaharlal Nehru (Speech on Indian Independence Day, 15th August 1947) The Independence Day is celebrated with great enthusiasm in all over the India. On this day tributes are paid to the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives to gain the freedom for India. The main event takes place in New Delhi, where the Prime Minister hoists the National Flag at the Red Fort accompanied with the gun shots, parade, amazing live performances and music. On this day many political leaders appear at the public events and talk about the nation's heritage, laws, history, people, about recent events and future projects. The Independence Day is considered as a Public Day with outings, picnics and lots of outdoor events like parades, air shows, fireworks and musical concerts. Nowadays kite flying has become a tradition on this day and people fly numerous kites of all colors, sizes and shapes symbolizing the freedom. Indians proudly fly their tricolor Flag, sing patriotic songs like “Vande Mataram”, “Jan Gan Man” etc. and enjoy the day with their friends and families.

jai hind