Rahul Singh , Hindustan Times Email Author Aboard USS Nimitz, July 01,
He may have become an American citizen but Lieutenant Commander Mohammad Kamil%u2019s heart still beats for India. As the only Indian American serving on the USS Nimitz, the supercarrier%u2019s scheduled port call in Chennai from July 2-July 5 will definitely be a more joyous period for Kamil than any of the 5,000-odd personnel onboard.
One of the five dentists manning the fully equipped dental facility on board, the 40-year-old migrated to the US over 18 years ago. He says, the US gave him all that he had aspired for, a great life, a secure future, prosperity. But India holds a special place in his heart. %u201CI will be visiting Chennai as a US citizen but I am an Indian at heart. It will be an emotional experience for me. I lived in India for 22 years,%u201D adds Kamil.
His wife arrived in Bangalore a few weeks ago to be with her parents. She will be coming to Chennai along with the children to spend time with him. Kamil%u2019s two-year tenure on USS Nimitz ends this July.
He says, %u201CWhen I migrated to the US, I could not speak even a word of English. I can%u2019t tell you how delighted I am to be aboard Nimitz on its first port visit to India.%u201D
RE:An Indian aboard Nimitz
by Mikkey Moouse on Jul 02, 2007 12:35 PM Permalink
america is a meritocracy
anyone with merit will always succeed in america, there is no need to pull strings, pay a bribe, know a minister or have an uncle in an powerful position.
america is top in education (70% world top universities), business (300 largest corporations), science (270 nobel prizes in science), sports (2400 olympic medals)......because MERIT is given the greatest importance.
RE:An Indian aboard Nimitz
by VG on Jul 02, 2007 12:49 PM Permalink
Thank god, all shameless, shameful lives who were mistakenly born in India have left.
all those who dont like america, show your protest by example not words - start boycotting american & western invented products such as computers, automobiles, internet, aeroplanes, television, movies, pharmaceuticals, satellites, etc.
