Hindu‘tan Time‘

21 JUL 2024

from SI to Munisff not deter him. Instead, it became a and their dreams. He has shown that
turning point that fueled his deter- dreams are meant to be achieved and
Judge to IAS mination to overcome obstacles and that every individual, regardless of
achieve his dreams. their circumstances, has the poten-
Officer After the disruption in his school- tial to reach the peaks of undefined
ing, Ehtsham pursued his education success. His journey is a testament
By ATUL D SOUZA (CHIEF
with renewed vigor. He enrolled in to the transformative power of self-
KC Law College Jammu, embarking belief, perseverance, and resilience.
SECRETARY)
on a path that would test his re- Today, as a law graduate from KC
silience and commitment. The jour- Law College Jammu, Ehtsham stands
ney was far from smooth; he faced nu- as a symbol of hope and inspiration.
Grown and brought up while mov- merous academic challenges and was His journey from the turmoil of fam-
ing from Rajouri to Jammu and declared re-appear on multiple occa- ily disputes and academic setbacks
Jammu to Rajouri on account of fam- sions. Each setback was a blow, but to the achievement of his dreams
ily disputes, being removed from GD Ehtsham’s indomitable spirit never is a powerful narrative of transfor-
Goenka School Jammu in class 6th wavered. He embraced these chal- mation and success. It is a story
to pursuing law from KC Law Col- lenges as opportunities to learn and that resonates with anyone who has
lege Jammu and completing law af- grow, demonstrating an unwavering faced challenges and doubts, remind-
ter being declared re-appear on mul- belief in his abilities. ing them that with faith and perse-
tiple occasions, the life of Shri Eht- Throughout his academic journey, verance, they too can achieve their
sham Ul Haq has been a roller coaster Ehtsham’s transformation was pro- dreams.
ride. A life of transformation, self- found. He moved from a place of Ehtsham’s life is a testament to
realization, belief, faith, persever- uncertainty and doubt to one of self- the fact that success is not defined
ance, and a strong belief in the self, he realization and confidence. His faith by the absence of challenges but
proved that dreams are meant to be in himself and his dreams became his by the ability to overcome them.
achieved and every man who believes guiding light, driving him to perse- His journey of transformation, self-
in his own self can reach the peaks of vere despite the odds. Ehtsham’s realization, belief, and faith is a shin-
undefined success. A Journey of Re- story is a powerful reminder that set- ing example of what is possible when
silience: The Inspiring Story of Shri backs are not the end but rather step- one believes in themselves and their
Ehtsham Ul Haq ping stones to greater achievements. dreams. Shri Ehtsham Ul Haq’s story
In the picturesque landscapes of Ehtsham’s resilience extends be- is a celebration of the human spirit, a
Rajouri and Jammu, amidst the yond academics. His life experiences story of resilience and triumph that
serene hills and bustling towns, a have instilled in him a deep sense of will continue to inspire for genera-
story of transformation and perse- empathy and understanding. He has tions to come.
verance unfolds. Shri Ehtsham Ul learned the importance of persever-
Haq’s life has been nothing short ance, not just for personal success
of a roller coaster ride, marked by but also for making a positive im- International
upheavals and triumphs that have pact on others. His journey is a bea-
shaped him into the person he is con of hope for those facing similar Moose Count
challenges, illustrating that with faith
today. From moving between Ra-
jouri and Jammu due to family dis- and determination, one can overcome
Underway
putes to being removed from GD any obstacle. By BOB O’BOBSTON
Goenka School Jammu in class 6th, The support of his family played
Ehtsham’s journey has been a testa- a crucial role in Ehtsham’s journey.
ment to the power of self-belief and Despite the initial disputes and chal-
resilience. lenges, their unwavering support and The UN-sponsored International
Ehtsham’s early years were belief in his potential provided him Moose Census got off to a flying
marked by instability. The constant with the strength to keep going. His start today with hopes for an increase
moving between Rajouri and Jammu family’s faith in his abilities was a in the worldwide moose population
disrupted his schooling and made it source of encouragement, reinforcing compared to last year’s disapointing
challenging to form lasting friend- his determination to succeed. figures. Among the traditional early
ships. The removal from GD Goenka Ehtsham’s story is not just about reporters were Egypt, returning fig-
School Jammu in class 6th was a sig- personal success; it is about inspir- ures of six moose, a twenty percent
nificant setback. However, this did ing others to believe in themselves increase on 2011’s figures of five, and
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Uruguay whose moose population re- moose power will slow slightly this million, and third place New Zealan-
mains stable at eleven. year as a response to the European der John Smith receiving a warm
According to Robbie McRobson, Union’s move towards standardising handshake from the umpire.
head of the UN Moose Preserva- the European moose. Stringent qual- Having started the tournament a
tion Council, worldwide moose num- ity controls are holding back the de- rank outsider she began to impress
bers are expected to grow markedly velopment of the eastern european in her second match when she took
on last year due to the traditional populations compared to last year US number three Ron Ronson by sur-
moose strongholds of Canada and the when they contributed significantly prise and subdued him in twenty sec-
United States, with the larger de- to europe’s strong growth figures. onds with her unique move that has
veloping moose ecologies also poised Norway, which is not an EU member been dubbed "Maud’s Death Grip".
to make gains. The largest percent- but has observer status, strengthed The injection of a new wrestling style
agege increase in moose will likely in numbers relative to the Euro area into the tournament was welcomed
come from China’’, says McRobson, with numbers of Norweigian moose, by spectators and Johnson’s pre- and
The Chinese government has invested known locally as elk’’ expected to risepost-match breakdances have proved
heavily in moose infrastructure over for the tenth consecutive year, partic-entertaining to fans. However, she
the past decade, and their committ- ularly thanks to a strong showing in was still not expected to win in
ment to macrofauna is beginning to the last quarter. round three last Wednesday, facing
pay dividends’’. Since 2004 China has As moose season reaches its close, off against title-holder Paulo "Spine-
expanded moose pasture from 1.5% researchers world wide are turning to Snapper" Lutti, of Vatican City. Un-
of arable land to nearly 3.648% and science in an attempt to boost next derdog Johnson was soon showing her
moose numbers are expected to rise year’s figures. NASA stunned the worth with stamina and agility easily
to 60,000 making China a net moose scientific community today with the matching last year’s winner. Lutti’s
exporter for the first time. This is announcment of their discovery that experience paid off initially as he took
good news for neighbouring Mongo- the moon is significantly smaller than the first two rounds, but as John-
lia, a barren moose-wasteland whose previously believed. This conclusion, son became more confident her su-
inhabitents nonetheless have an insa- which is the conclusion of a ten- perior strength came to the fore and
tiable desire for the creatures. The in- year collaborative project, will have she clawed back two rounds to take
crease in Beijing-Ulanbataar trade is profound implications for the moose the contest into a decider. By this
anticipated to relieve pressure on the community as the gravitational field time Lutti’s body language indicated
relatively strained Russian suppliers, is now known to be of the right that he already felt overawed by the
but increase Mongolia’s imbalance of strength to support moose in orbit. pretender to his crown, and the new-
trade with its larger neighbour. According to John Johnson, head comer took advantage of this to en-
Historically the only competitor of the NASA Moon Sizing Experi- gage a mutual headlock which she
to China in the far eastern moose ment the first delivery of moose into held for three hours until the Vat-
markets has been Singapore but the low moon orbit could be achieved as ican man retired from exhaustion.
tiny island nation is set to report a early as the third quarter of next year.
The next seven matches were barely
net loss, expecting a decrease of more The technology to nurture moose in a contest as the news of Johnson’s
than five percent on last year’s 50,000 space is available now’’, he said, ’’all
supremacy overawed all her oppo-
moose counted. The head of Singa- that is needed is political will’’. nents who became too indimidated to
pore’s Agency for Agriculture, Jing- fight properly.
Feng Lau, explained to an incredu- Nigerian Tommy Thompson is
lous Singaporean parliament yester- Granny wins also a relative newcomer to the
day that bad weather had contributed wrestling scene, but with his 210lb
to this season’s poor showing, most World Wrestling frame he was expected to fare well
notably when a cargo of 150 moose against Johnson who weighs in at
were swept out into the Indian ocean
Championship only 90lb. However Johnson’s lithe
in a monsoon. By ROY MCROYSTON and slender, some would say scrawny,
Yet again the global demand for figure belies her agility and strength
moose will be met largely by the which she demonstrated by holding
US and Canada. The recession-hit Thompson above her head several
States is taking comfort in its moose Records were smashed in times during the bout and throwing
growth figures with gross production Nicaragua’s World Wrestling Cham- him into the crowd once. With the
expected to break 700,000 and net ex- pionship last night as 78-year-old scores tied at 2-2 time ran out and the
ports to grow by 2%. The worldwide Maud Johnson, grandmother of five, contest went to a panel of judges to be
dominance of Canada shows no signs became the first woman for fifty-six assessed. They awarded Thompson a
of abating though with this year’s years, and the oldest competitor ever, C grade whilst Johnson received an
moose population expected to match to claim the gold medal. She walked A, becoming the first grandmother to
last year’s record figures of one hun- away with her million dollar share of ever win the title.
dred million billion. the prize money, runner up Tommy The new champion explained her
Europe’s rise as an international Thompson from Nigeria taking half a success as the result of a strict train-
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ing regimen instituted by her coach it. She’s my grandma.". The young- the Republic of Macedonia, and Gala
and grandson five-year-old Sammy ster is also her manager and has re- Bingo. Her continued participation in
Johnson. "I’ve been drinking ten portedly arranged sponsorship deals the sport is not assured as she wants
raw eggs for breakfast every morning, which will dwarf her one million dol- to spend more time on her bungee-
sprinting fifty miles a day and carry- lar prize fund. Her new contract with jumping business, and knitting. Ev-
ing my daughter’s car to the end of headband designer Nike alone is set eryone here at the World Champi-
the road and back whenever I felt my to earn her fourteen billion dollars onships, however, hopes for her re-
arthritis was OK" she said. Sammy over the next year. She will also be turn.
added "I always knew she could do promoting Tupperware, Halliburton,