“How were your exams?” asks Aunty, “which engineering college have you chosen?”
“I am not pursuing that.” he says, “Theoretical physics is where my heart lies”
A questioning look crosses her face as she stands there frozen
“Work hard, try again next year and child, you shall rise.”
Why is it so hard for us to break loose of these chains?
Why are our minds so restricted about research based study?
Does the concept of long laborious lab hours scare our brain?
Or is it the lack of sponsorship and huge amounts of money?
But where would the world be if all the scientists thought this way?
There wouldn’t be an uncertainty principle against Heisenberg’s name
Computers, wireless, microchips and the internet wouldn’t see this day.
Safe to say that the world as we know it wouldn’t be the same
As scientists fight growing diseases with new techniques like genetic engineering
Work hard for developing tools in support of sustainable development
As the young minds combine scientific knowledge, creativity and zing
The average Indian continues to scoff and express discontent
In the 69th year of our freedom, let’s vow to make a change
To encourage each other to think different, find answers and ascend
To not think of different scientific career paths as strange
Only then will India move forward and shine bright in the world map of advancement
E-ureka 
The right questions are raised here.
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