Just settled before the television on a nice Sunday morning to enjoy the Wimbledon final between the two of the very best in the business. I am a loyal Federer fan but I also like Nadal for his aggressive play and never-say-die attitude. I will be cheering for Federer. GO FEDERER!
Just as I was about to publish this post, Federer hit a beautiful cross-court shot which is so close to the line to be out - his trademark - and sealed a point. And before I could finish this, much better shots flowed from either racquets and the very second game in the first set has gone to three deuces already - looks like we are up for a long game... I am gone now.
Sunday, July 8, 2007
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Must Watch!
Here is a list of some of my favourites:
1. The Godfather
2. The Gladiator
3. Jaws
4. Remember The Titans
5. The Man Who Knew Too Little
6. The Untouchables
7. 50 First Dates
8. The Silence of The Lambs
9. Ocean's Eleven
10. The Negotiator
11. The Heist
12. The Bourne Series (Identity, Supermacy, Ultimatum)
13. Die Hard Series
14. The Usual Suspects (added on 12/12/08)
15. Lucky Number Slevin (added on 12/12/08)
14. The Bank Job (added on 12/12/08)
15. The Italian Job (added on 12/12/08)
16. The Hunt For Red October (added on 7/12/09)
17. 12 Angry Men (added on 7/12/09)
(still compiling...)
1. The Godfather
2. The Gladiator
3. Jaws
4. Remember The Titans
5. The Man Who Knew Too Little
6. The Untouchables
7. 50 First Dates
8. The Silence of The Lambs
9. Ocean's Eleven
10. The Negotiator
11. The Heist
12. The Bourne Series (Identity, Supermacy, Ultimatum)
13. Die Hard Series
14. The Usual Suspects (added on 12/12/08)
15. Lucky Number Slevin (added on 12/12/08)
14. The Bank Job (added on 12/12/08)
15. The Italian Job (added on 12/12/08)
16. The Hunt For Red October (added on 7/12/09)
17. 12 Angry Men (added on 7/12/09)
(still compiling...)
A Fight Against Corruption
Ms. Jayashree from Karnataka started a blog to fight corruption and protect her husband. Please visit the site and spread the word - http://fightcorruption.wikidot.com/.
She does not want her husband to become another Satyendra Dubey. Most people might remember Satyendra Dubey, he was in news some time back for being murdered when he blew the whistle against corruption in relation to the national highway projects. If it helps jog your memory some information is available on wikipedia. Click the link below:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satyendra_Dubey
She does not want her husband to become another Satyendra Dubey. Most people might remember Satyendra Dubey, he was in news some time back for being murdered when he blew the whistle against corruption in relation to the national highway projects. If it helps jog your memory some information is available on wikipedia. Click the link below:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satyendra_Dubey
Sunday, June 17, 2007
An interesting Paradox
Here is a forward from one of my friends:
Few centuries ago, a Law teacher came across a student who was willing to learn but was unable to pay the fees.
Few centuries ago, a Law teacher came across a student who was willing to learn but was unable to pay the fees.
The student struck a deal saying, "I will pay your fee the day I win my first case in the court".
Teacher agreed and proceeded with the law course. When the course was finished and teacher started pestering the student to pay up the fee, the student reminded him of the deal and pushed days.
Fed up with this, the teacher decided to sue the student in the court of law and both of them decided to argue for themselves.
The teacher put forward his argument saying:
"If I win this case,as per the court of law, the student has to pay me as the case is about his non-payment of dues. And if I lose the case, student will still pay me because he would have won his first case. So either way I will have to get the money".
Equally brilliant student argued back saying:
"If I win the case, as per the court of law, I don't have to pay anything to the teacher as the case is about my non-payment of dues. And if I lose the case, I don't have to pay him because I haven't won my first case yet.. So either way, I am not going to pay the teacher anything".
This is one of the greatest paradoxes ever recorded in history.
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Don't Blame Ford - He Came, He Saw, He Rejected
Graham Ford, appears to be a smart guy (he took a smart decision) and I am sorry he decided not to coach us. He has done nothing unprofessional for fans and media to lamblast him.
He came - because he was invited, and naturally anybody wants to find out new opportunities
He saw - the state of Indian cricket affairs, the bunch of jokers that run BCCI, the media and fan frenzy
He Rejected - for his own reasons
And Mukul Kesavan's blog in Cricinfo reads "But rumour has it that Ford was appalled by the Indian Board officials and the state of cricket training in India—which isn't hard to believe. And not being given a free hand in selecting his support staff was, apparently, another turn-off". If that is true, BCCI has itself to blame for the situation.
He came - because he was invited, and naturally anybody wants to find out new opportunities
He saw - the state of Indian cricket affairs, the bunch of jokers that run BCCI, the media and fan frenzy
He Rejected - for his own reasons
And Mukul Kesavan's blog in Cricinfo reads "But rumour has it that Ford was appalled by the Indian Board officials and the state of cricket training in India—which isn't hard to believe. And not being given a free hand in selecting his support staff was, apparently, another turn-off". If that is true, BCCI has itself to blame for the situation.
Friday, April 27, 2007
World Cup Final.....
A few days before the world cup started I told my friends that my favourites to make the semis were Australia, South Africa, NewZealand and West Indies. Though I am a die-hard Indian fan, I did not have enough confidence in the team that they would make it to semis. The team went on to surprise everybody by not even making it to Super 8s.
In the last two world cups, Australia defeated Pakistan and India to become the world champions and now it is the turn of another sub-continent team to challenge their supermacy. Sri Lanka deserves the place in the final. They played very well through the tournament and I hope they pull a stunner and dethrone the current champions.
In the last two world cups, Australia defeated Pakistan and India to become the world champions and now it is the turn of another sub-continent team to challenge their supermacy. Sri Lanka deserves the place in the final. They played very well through the tournament and I hope they pull a stunner and dethrone the current champions.
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