Monday, April 17, 2006
O Podu---Padidhadhil Pidithadhu !!!
Friday, April 07, 2006
If Mouse has its way !!!
I was in the airport VIP lounge en route to Seattle a couple of weeks ago. While in there, I noticed Bill Gates sitting comfortably in the corner, enjoying a drink. I was meeting a very important client who was also flying to Seattle, but she was running a little bit late. Well, beinga straightforward kind of guy, I approached the Microsoft chairman, introduced myself, and said,
"Mr. Gates, I wonder if you would do me a favor.""Yes?""I'm sitting right over there," pointing to my seat at the bar,"and I'm waiting for a very important client. Would you be so kind when she arrives as to come walk by and just say "Hi Tom?""Sure."I shook his hand and thanked him and went back to my seat.
About ten minutes later, my client showed up. We ordered a drink and started to talk business.
A couple of minutes later, I felt a tap on my shoulder.
It Was Bill Gates."Hi, Tom," he said.I replied, "Shut up, Bill, I'm in a meeting!"
This story might be a practical one for all the conventional so-called techies.... Though not to Bill Gates, most of us might be trying dis wid ur colleagues... I've seen dis @ my office atleast...
Thursday, April 06, 2006
India vs England
It all started from the Capital city . Delhi had always been a controversial evnue for ODI's. Keeping that aside, India made the fat lady cry for 39 runs which went in vain. India gain advantage 1-0 and the indomitable India's one-day march continues. The sun god had no mercy towards the players , especially the England players felt it too hard to manage on the fields.
But they didnt know this was just the beginning of their end... With key players Trescothick , Vaughan at home, the children of The English had to work really hard to beat a team which had the blaster Sehwag, the Wall Dravid, the sudden shine Yuvi, the yama Dhoni , the tornado Pathan and the list goes on...
With Bajji helping India win the firs ODi, it was Suresh Raina who did it this time . It was a splendid batting performance from this youngster . His stand throughout the innings showed nothing but confidence, the urge to win and a gold coin in the Indian's pocket. I will not forget to mention the support rendered by Dhoni which was another key factor for India's second victory. Even the well-behaved(did I say that???) Kiran more was impressed by Raina's performance.
Lemme right this before i forget it. Yes, u r rite, the new captain combo..Dravid and Yuvi. Though Dravid could not really contribute with his bat, it has been a great series so far for him as a replacement for the Bengal Tiger. His strategies has been good except for keeping Kaif in the
team. If Ganguly has been sent out of the squad for some reason, I feel the same rule is applicable to Kaif even.
I dont know what exactly is going on in Yuvi's mind. 2006 has been a great year for this guy. I still remember seeing him outside the boundary rope with the SAHARA bermudas and a t-shirt getting ready for his practise session when the selected 11's were fielding against the Aussies. Thats another reason why I want to say 2006 has been his own days... I could see lots of improvement in the way this guy is batting. His maturity level as a cricketer has changed to a good extent. Lets hope he takes over the torch from Dravid after world cup .
As a team, Team India has certainly improved in the recent past . Chappell has been good in identifying young talent and the support from the selection commitee( I didn't say Kiran More) has played a key role .
Info if you had missed:
ODI 1:
Date: 28/03/2006
Held at : Feroshah Kotla Stadium-Delhi
India 203 (Harbhajan 37, Kabir Ali 4-45) beat England 164 (Pietersen 46, Harbhajan 5-31) by 39 runs
Result: India won by 39 runs, Man of the Match: Harbajan Singh
ODI 2:
Date: 31/03/2006
Held at: Faridabad
49 overs India 230 for 6 (Raina 81*, Dhoni 38) beat England 226 (Pietersen 71, Strauss 61) by four wickets
Result: India won by 4 wickets, Man of the Match: Suresh Raina
ODI 3:
Date: 03/04/2006
Held at : Goa
India 294 for 6 (Yuvraj 103, Raina 61) beat England 245 (Collingwood 93, Pathan 4-51) by 49 runs
Result: India won by 49 runs, Man of the Match: Yuvraj Singh
ODI 4:
Date: 06/04/2006
Held at : Cochin
47.2 overs India 238/6 (Dravid 65, Yuvraj 48)beat England 237 by 4 wickets
Result : India won by 4 wickets again, Man of the match: Yuvraj SIngh for his splendid 48 and 2 crucial wickets.
With 3 more matches to go team India has already clinched this series. Well done India. I would be happy if India shines in other sports also the same way it does in cricket.
......To be continued :)