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“Operation Indian Ocean” by Mihir Sen

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  Detailed summary of the story, Mihir Sen’s short story “Operation Indian Ocean” is inspired by the real-life achievements of Mihir Sen , the legendary Indian long-distance swimmer who became famous for conquering some of the world’s most dangerous seas. The story presents a powerful account of courage, endurance, patriotism, and the human spirit’s determination to overcome natural challenges. Written in a narrative style, it blends adventure with inspiration and focuses on Sen’s dream of swimming across the Indian Ocean as a symbolic act of national pride. "Operation Indian Ocean" refers to the historic 25-hours, 36-minutes swim across the 23 kms of the Palk Strait from Sri Lanka to India by Indian long-distance swimmer Mihir Sen on April 5–6, 1966. It was supported by the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and the Indian Navy, this feat symbolized national pride and endurance, part of his record-breaking year swimming five continents' oceans. The story revolves around ...

"The Contingency Plan" by Steve Waters

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"The Contingency Plan" is a compelling double-feature by Steve Waters (On the Beach and Resilience) that explores the British government’s reaction to a looming climate catastrophe. The plays use the same cast of characters across two different settings: a glaciologist’s home in Norfolk and the halls of power in Westminster. Here is a breakdown of the characters and their roles. The Core Characters 1. Will Bolt The protagonist of both plays. Will is a brilliant, high-flying glaciologist who has spent years studying the melting ice sheets in Antarctica. Description: Intense, scientifically driven, and torn between his academic integrity and the pragmatic world of politics. His Journey: In On the Beach, he returns home to confront his father's legacy. In Resilience, he acts as a scientific advisor to the government, trying to convince skeptical politicians that a massive flood is imminent. 2. Robin Bolt Will’s father and a former glaciologist himself. Description: Reclusive...