It seems T-20 will be the architect of the decline and fall of cricket in India. T-20, as such, cannot be blamed for the impending disaster, for it is an exciting game which produces a plethora of nail biting finishes. And, for the same reason, it became a money-spinner. Various organizations which conduct these matches …
Month: October 2010
When opportunities knock at your door…
A police officer and a couple of constables ‘marched’ into a reputed shop. Was it a raid or just a visit for shopping? I wondered. It was immaterial but I followed them to have a close look at the officer. My intention was to verify whether they were actually from the neighboring state [A casual …
Accentuate the Positive
There are negative forces all over the world. Though numerically they are a negligible minority, the noise and the consequent tension created by these elements seem to outweigh the performance of scientists, thinkers, artists, sports persons, etc., who inspire thousands of youngsters. The purpose of these negative forces it to scare away the talented youngsters …
Of moons and planets
“She walks in beauty… like the night of cloudless climes and starry skies…†Amateur sky gazers create such immortal lines. Their affairs with Sun, Moon or Stars come in handy when they recollect emotions in tranquility. It is a riot of colors when the Sun announces its arrival in the morning or takes leave in …
Long Stories!
“Puzhakkara! The same old small village on the banks of a river. The inhabitants have merged with modern civilization but not so, their village. Small houses surrounded by palm trees. Wonderfulâ€, Revi said to himself, rather sarcastically. “Did you say something?†Pushpa, his wife asked. “Oh, no. I was just thinking of that beautiful villageâ€. …
Beware of the separatists
Since I was one of those early birds in that library on that day, I was at liberty to choose the best magazine or journal… and I picked up the right one. There were other reputed journals as well but this one captured my attention because of its ‘cover story’ under the title ‘India’s surprising …
Sensible handling of sensitive issues
I am a staunch supporter of Rahul Gandhi, the AICC general secretary, not merely because he belongs to the Nehru family and to the Indian National Congress. He is neither aggressive nor defensive like some youngsters and has the patience to listen to the problems of the masses. Naturally one expects him to be cautious …
“No Newspapers Pleaseâ€!
When you visit places… I mean some foreign countries, far away from your homeland, you become curious. Their way of life, their language, their customs, their behavior; why, everything about them gives you a strange feeling, a thrill rather. Whether you are in Hong Kong or Vancouver, it is this aspect which you are curious …
CWG 2010
Jai ho! A smart chap from Trivandrum woke me up from my slumber. It’s round the corner. No, no, it’s up there… all set for ‘on your march, get set go’. Let the pessimists and mischief makers go to hell. But still! Don’t be in a hurry. May be you are thinking of weight lifting …
A wonderful imitation indeed!
“It is raining, it is rainingâ€. A young man was cautioning his friends with whom he had come to that shopping mall. “No chance†I said to myself. Just a couple of minutes ago, the sky was absolutely blue—there were streaks of white clouds which never indicated an impending rain. There are several breathtaking places …