Life for a cricketer is varied and unpredictable; new challenges await him every time he steps on the field. His success is a direct result of his mental strength, determination, dedication and that competitive spirit, which is a ready fuel for athletes in all sports. It also has a tangible effect on the general team… Continue reading The Toughest Test of All
Month: September 2011
Once Bitten Twice Shy!!!
Although I have now blissfully settled in Manipal, I still retain my contacts with Miami which was my home for the last decade. Its always a joy to receive Indian visitors to Miami. The biggest attraction is the sweets they invariable bring. I baloon with pride when I go to India and hear stories about… Continue reading Once Bitten Twice Shy!!!
The 8.15 from Bangalore- Part 1
It now seemed a long, long while ago. The flight had been rough, yet the pain of attending college for yet another semester had tilted the scales of misery in its favor. I was a nineteen-year-old fifth-semester engineering student on my way back to college, desperately homesick, a survivor of a deceitful long-distance relationship, abhorring… Continue reading The 8.15 from Bangalore- Part 1
Indian Hockey – the poor cousins
Being apprehensive, I believe that with time, Indian hockey is slowly approaching death.
Crazy Arsenal Lose to Blackburn
Blackburn 4, Arsenal 3 – Newcomer Yakubu scored two goals for the Rovers. The Gunners put two into their own net. Nevertheless, Blackburn gets their first win of the season, and they are out of the relegation zone! When a team loses 8-2 to Manchester United, you can understand that. But when you lose 4-3… Continue reading Crazy Arsenal Lose to Blackburn