I was watching the India Srilanka Cricket series over the last few weeks and more so tthe last 2 games in T20. We have always known that the Indian team is a reluctant buyer of the aggressive fielding techniques. But, what was seen in terms of the number of catches that were dropped in just 40 overs (12 to say the least) is indicative of a generic problem that has not been addressed at all. Over the last few years, it might have been patched up with some good days, but to drop straight forward catches in the deep is reverting the good old days of the Indian Cricketers wanting to save laundry money..
It looked as if the Butter Manufacturers needed only to hire the Indian fielders to provide them with the source and cows can have a day off!!
Ishant can provide butter for 3 days a week in a regular basis and Nehra a couple of days.. But to see Yuvraj and Dinesh drop is worrying. Later they were joined by the new comers and youngsters of the team... May be there is a pandemic in the Indian Cricket team or there is a concerted effort to make the job of the new fielding coach more challenging! He will need to burn the fat fast.. real fast failing which he will become greased up!!
Living Life in today's society.....
Saturday, 12 December 2009
Friday, 11 December 2009
Most Underrated captain in International Cricket today
Daniel Vettori is probably the most underrated captain as well as player in the world of International Cricket today.If one really wants to see a player evolve as a Bowler, Batsman and Captain one does not have to look beyond the current New Zealand Cricket Captain.
Daniel Vettori started his international career in his late teens (I believe he started at 19) as a quality left arm spinner with talent. Today he is undoubtedly the finest left arm spinner in the world and has enough wickets to show in his records.
But, what is even more great is that he has become a quality International batsman too. Having started his career at 8 or 9 in the batting order, he now bats for NZ at 6 and makes hundreds. Today he got his 5th Test Century in trying circumstances having walked in when his team was around 55 for 5.
He should on that basis be qualifying as a leading All Rounder in international Cricket and will walk into the Indian Cricket Team ahead of Bajji and others.
The most impressive part of his development is his Captaincy and leader ship skills. One can scream from the top of the hills about leading by example or leading from the front. There is no one in world cricket who does that more or better. He has kept a group of ordinary cricketers together and made them into a truly respected team which alone speaks volumes.
Thank you Vettori and we salute you.
Daniel Vettori started his international career in his late teens (I believe he started at 19) as a quality left arm spinner with talent. Today he is undoubtedly the finest left arm spinner in the world and has enough wickets to show in his records.
But, what is even more great is that he has become a quality International batsman too. Having started his career at 8 or 9 in the batting order, he now bats for NZ at 6 and makes hundreds. Today he got his 5th Test Century in trying circumstances having walked in when his team was around 55 for 5.
He should on that basis be qualifying as a leading All Rounder in international Cricket and will walk into the Indian Cricket Team ahead of Bajji and others.
The most impressive part of his development is his Captaincy and leader ship skills. One can scream from the top of the hills about leading by example or leading from the front. There is no one in world cricket who does that more or better. He has kept a group of ordinary cricketers together and made them into a truly respected team which alone speaks volumes.
Thank you Vettori and we salute you.
Wednesday, 9 December 2009
Origin of Tamil
Tamil language has the special claim of being at once classical like Sanskrit, Greek or Latin, and vigorous and modern like the modern Indian languages. Its history can be traced back to the age of Tolkappiyam the earliest extant Tamil grammar generally to 500 B.C. Among the Dravidian language it is least influenced be 'sanskrit' though there is a certain degree of influence.
The earliest extant literature of the Tamils is called Sangam literature and it is dated between 500 BC. and 200 A.D. Though a considerable part of the early poetry has been lost, some of the bards and patrons decided to preserve apart of it in certain anthologies (about 4th century A.D.). These are the Ten Idylls (Pattuppattu) and the Eight Anthologies (Ettuttohai). Four hundred and seventy three poets, of whom thirty are women, have been identified. These are mainly classified into two. Akam or esoteric dealing with love and Puram or exoteric dealing with war.
In this period, Tamil literature was considerably bound by literary conventions. The poets were keen on keeping up the tradition. The land was treated as five regions viz. mountains, forests, fields, coasts and deserts and the theme of love in five aspects viz. union, patience, sulking, wailing and separation.
While I am not party to being averse to Hindi, I believe that Tamil needs to be fully respected and not denigrated as it is by a lot of the Northern Indian people for want of clarity in knowledge and thoughts! Hindi can never reach this level of rich heritage..
The earliest extant literature of the Tamils is called Sangam literature and it is dated between 500 BC. and 200 A.D. Though a considerable part of the early poetry has been lost, some of the bards and patrons decided to preserve apart of it in certain anthologies (about 4th century A.D.). These are the Ten Idylls (Pattuppattu) and the Eight Anthologies (Ettuttohai). Four hundred and seventy three poets, of whom thirty are women, have been identified. These are mainly classified into two. Akam or esoteric dealing with love and Puram or exoteric dealing with war.
In this period, Tamil literature was considerably bound by literary conventions. The poets were keen on keeping up the tradition. The land was treated as five regions viz. mountains, forests, fields, coasts and deserts and the theme of love in five aspects viz. union, patience, sulking, wailing and separation.
While I am not party to being averse to Hindi, I believe that Tamil needs to be fully respected and not denigrated as it is by a lot of the Northern Indian people for want of clarity in knowledge and thoughts! Hindi can never reach this level of rich heritage..
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
Peeping Tom Society? - Tiger Woods story.
Is the modern society a "Peeping Tom"? Why is there such perverse interest in the affairs of others in the Human Society? Why cannot the public leave people to live their private lives the way it should be - in Private?
The furore over Modern Day Golfing Legend Tiger Woods and his dalliances outside his marriage and the perverse interest that it has generated amongst the Tabloids and readers raises concern over the maturity of the modern society and the members of the modern world.
There is not a single individual who does not have skeletons hiding in their closets. Ones that they would not wish in a zillion times be exposed. If so why is it that we carry this unhealthy desire to know about other's "skeletons in cupboards"?
The excuse that people who live in public should be open to the public in terms of their personal lives is not acceptable to me. Every one has a persona - part public and part personal and private. We should learn to respect that differentiation and support people at times of difficulty rather than make a circus out of other's sufferings.
On one extreme we have this story about the private life of a sporting legend being played out in the TV and Tabloids while on the other hand we have a sickening horde of people wanting to live their lives in public but complain about the same (Katie Price) and whom should we be blaming for all of this? No one but ourselves who are part of the society. Hope the Press and we grow up and grow up fast to look at more serious and important issues that impact our earth & environment and fellow citizens.
The furore over Modern Day Golfing Legend Tiger Woods and his dalliances outside his marriage and the perverse interest that it has generated amongst the Tabloids and readers raises concern over the maturity of the modern society and the members of the modern world.
There is not a single individual who does not have skeletons hiding in their closets. Ones that they would not wish in a zillion times be exposed. If so why is it that we carry this unhealthy desire to know about other's "skeletons in cupboards"?
The excuse that people who live in public should be open to the public in terms of their personal lives is not acceptable to me. Every one has a persona - part public and part personal and private. We should learn to respect that differentiation and support people at times of difficulty rather than make a circus out of other's sufferings.
On one extreme we have this story about the private life of a sporting legend being played out in the TV and Tabloids while on the other hand we have a sickening horde of people wanting to live their lives in public but complain about the same (Katie Price) and whom should we be blaming for all of this? No one but ourselves who are part of the society. Hope the Press and we grow up and grow up fast to look at more serious and important issues that impact our earth & environment and fellow citizens.
Monday, 7 December 2009
The Politics of Climate Change
There are real concerns raised about the impact Human Civilisation and the Human Population has caused on the ever evolving Earth. While the arguements have been many for and against the Claims of such impact on environment by the Human Greed factor, there is no denial that we as humans have failed to care for the environment in which we live.
Our need for modernisation driven by an almost sickening need for fossil fuels and exclusivity of living standards has defenitely increased the release of noxious gases that has impacted the health of the Planet we survive in.
The incredible pace at which we destroy the greenery around us, pillage the Oceans and forests to feed our egos has both directly and indirectly impacted what we leave behind for the following generations.
The sooner we stop hiding behind lack of concrete scientific substantiation (as claimed by many) and governments stop playing politics about climate protection the better it will be for our future generations and it is imperative that we the public take a concerted action to rectify the situation.
Our need for modernisation driven by an almost sickening need for fossil fuels and exclusivity of living standards has defenitely increased the release of noxious gases that has impacted the health of the Planet we survive in.
The incredible pace at which we destroy the greenery around us, pillage the Oceans and forests to feed our egos has both directly and indirectly impacted what we leave behind for the following generations.
The sooner we stop hiding behind lack of concrete scientific substantiation (as claimed by many) and governments stop playing politics about climate protection the better it will be for our future generations and it is imperative that we the public take a concerted action to rectify the situation.
Friday, 13 November 2009
Relationships
There are times when I wonder what this is all about? I live through like most others in a marraige with a lot of strife and pain and at the same time great pleasure.. I suppose relationships are what they are when you live both parts - pleasure and pain in equal measure.
Understanding is where it comes down to and fails, inevitably. Egos and personalities come into play and we allow our basic instincts of self preservation and self agrandisement overcome our need to be calm, rational and sensitive to the partner's need when getting into situations of strife..leading to each saying bitter words which is never meant nor realised..
But, afterwards it is too late to take the words back.. It is no wonder the wise have stated that words and action once released are never recalled..Think before you say something and do something..
Wish I have learnt and applied it many a times in my life. But, I do have the courage to stand in the stage of life to acknowledge this failing of mine. Pray a lot more come forward with similar views..
When and where applicable, I have said sorry and will repeat the same. But, there are times when, magnanimity should be reciprocated and pray that happens in life..
Relationships are essential to live healthily and a good one is always a stress burster and not a stress builder..
Understanding is where it comes down to and fails, inevitably. Egos and personalities come into play and we allow our basic instincts of self preservation and self agrandisement overcome our need to be calm, rational and sensitive to the partner's need when getting into situations of strife..leading to each saying bitter words which is never meant nor realised..
But, afterwards it is too late to take the words back.. It is no wonder the wise have stated that words and action once released are never recalled..Think before you say something and do something..
Wish I have learnt and applied it many a times in my life. But, I do have the courage to stand in the stage of life to acknowledge this failing of mine. Pray a lot more come forward with similar views..
When and where applicable, I have said sorry and will repeat the same. But, there are times when, magnanimity should be reciprocated and pray that happens in life..
Relationships are essential to live healthily and a good one is always a stress burster and not a stress builder..
NRI Hindu Mentality
Have you ever seen a bucket full of crabs? Not one will be allowed to crawl out of the bucket and the others will do their best to pull the one trying to get out back to the crowd and meander amongst them...
Like wise I have seen in some communities, mediocrity breeds the same sentiment. Neither will people try to get out of the rut nor will they show courage to move forward. They would rather stay where they are and continue to hurt others who try to move on. I have seen actually mediocrity breed even worse - total selflish and integrated back slapping & and back biting.. What I wonder about is if this is a phenomenon akin to all local communities or a special gene driven behaviour that is very much in select NRI community which is more associated with groupisms..
Why is the Sikh or Gujarati communities tightly knit and communal while we see that other hindu communities look for building power base and controls.. Any comments? When will the Indian stop crying Racist of the world when they are the most Racist species on earth? - It is always a Madrasi vs Punjabi, Gori Vs Kali, Mumbai wala Vs Culuttan and so on and so on.
I wish that we live as one community - Human Beings and live in harmony with courage to make a call when needed on subjects that matter and not fall prey to factionalism, favouratism etc. etc
Like wise I have seen in some communities, mediocrity breeds the same sentiment. Neither will people try to get out of the rut nor will they show courage to move forward. They would rather stay where they are and continue to hurt others who try to move on. I have seen actually mediocrity breed even worse - total selflish and integrated back slapping & and back biting.. What I wonder about is if this is a phenomenon akin to all local communities or a special gene driven behaviour that is very much in select NRI community which is more associated with groupisms..
Why is the Sikh or Gujarati communities tightly knit and communal while we see that other hindu communities look for building power base and controls.. Any comments? When will the Indian stop crying Racist of the world when they are the most Racist species on earth? - It is always a Madrasi vs Punjabi, Gori Vs Kali, Mumbai wala Vs Culuttan and so on and so on.
I wish that we live as one community - Human Beings and live in harmony with courage to make a call when needed on subjects that matter and not fall prey to factionalism, favouratism etc. etc
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