CHENNAI: Perturbed by pointless controversies ensuing from his but to be printed autobiography, S. Somanath, the Chiarman of Indian Area Analysis Organisation (ISRO), has determined to withhold the formal launch of the e-book.
“The e-book will not be printed but. Some assessment copies have been seen by the press I believe. I’m withholding its launch, as pointless controversies have cropped up. The intent of the e-book is to encourage younger individuals to have a look at struggles and overcome them,” Somanath advised IANS.
He stated the media has highlighted the parts which are a small a part of the e-book.
“I used to be attempting to spotlight the challenges one faces whereas going to the highest. This isn’t telling Dr. Sivan (former ISRO chief) prevented or obstructed me. I want to disagree with the interpretation within the article,” Somanath stated, referring to a information report.
When queried whether or not he could be revising these parts in his autobiography that resulted within the eruption of controversy, he stated: “I’m not publishing in the intervening time.”
In his autobiography titled ‘Nilavu Kudicha Simhangal’ (The Lions that Drank the Moon), Somanath is alleged to have talked about that his elevation as Director of Vikram Sarabhai Area Centre (VSSC) was delayed by Ok. Sivan after the latter grew to become the Chairman of the Indian Area Analysis Organisation.
In line with Somanath, he acquired elevated solely after the intervention of former VSSC Director B.N. Suresh.
As per the information report, Somanath in his autobiography has stated that the Director of U.R. Rao Area Centre was made a member of the Area Fee so as to forestall him (Somanath) from changing into the ISRO Chairman. Sivan was attempting for an extension.