Hi
Today is the birthday of Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar. She has been singing songs for Hindi films for almost seven decades. There is a certain devotion to her singing which takes the song to a different level. Even at this age, she can move you with her song. Her last song Lukka Chuppi ( Rang De Basanti ) brought tears to many eyes. Hats off to you madam .........
I was reading an article about Swami Vivekananda and stumbled upon a fact that the worlds parliament of religions conference happened on the 11th of September 1893 in Chicago. This was a platform for a wandering monk to become a world renowned personality. His opening statement " Sisters and brothers of America " throws light on his personality.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHgkOs9ZFvM
Once Ravindranath Tagore said that " If you want to know about India, you need to read Vivekananda ".
He died at 39.All his accomplishments were done in 9 years. I wonder what he would have done if he had live for 100 years. Well, on a lighter note I am going to Chicago to meet few friends. I will try to visit the hall where the conference happened 116 years ago.
Signing off
Krishna
Monday, September 28, 2009
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Hi,
It is said that History repeats itself . South Africa keeps on proving this statement again and again. This is the umpteenth number of time it has been knocked out of a major tournament. All credit to the English for posting a daunting 323 .Their middle order batted like never before in the recent past.Shah was a grafter in the previous game against Lanka but today was a bully.His 89 ball 98 set up the victory for England. He was ably supported by Colingwood and Morgan.
SA did not look to be in a hurry at all in their chase. Their plan was to keep wickets in hand and flourish late in the innings as they bat deep .They scored at 5.5 throughout the match and when the time came to increase the momentum , they started loosing wickets. It was really sad to see Smith fight till the end but still ended loosing. SA are out of the tournament and Kiwis are hanging in there.They need to defeat England to enter the Semis. Their batting seemed to click today as they posted 315 against Lanka. The stronger teams of the group are virtually out of the tournament. That is the beauty of this game. It always has a surprise for you.
India is in a do or die situation tomorrow against the Aussies. I hope they can get their act tomorrow or they have to pack their bags and leave. Good luck to them.
JOY OF GIVING WEEK.
Sept 27- Oct 3 is celebrated as joy of giving week through out India.
This is a national movement that aims to engage all people in different acts of giving. The giving could be in terms of money, time, resources, skill etc . Lot of events are happening and people, NGOs, celebrities are supporting it. For more information regarding the event please log on to
www.joyofgiving.org.
It is said that Love lives by giving and forgiving and self lives by getting an forgetting. I really don't understand the meaning of this quote but I know that if we can practice it in our lives we don't have to celebrate such weeks. But that's a long way to go. We need to start somewhere. So why not support this event......
Signing for now
Krishna
It is said that History repeats itself . South Africa keeps on proving this statement again and again. This is the umpteenth number of time it has been knocked out of a major tournament. All credit to the English for posting a daunting 323 .Their middle order batted like never before in the recent past.Shah was a grafter in the previous game against Lanka but today was a bully.His 89 ball 98 set up the victory for England. He was ably supported by Colingwood and Morgan.
SA did not look to be in a hurry at all in their chase. Their plan was to keep wickets in hand and flourish late in the innings as they bat deep .They scored at 5.5 throughout the match and when the time came to increase the momentum , they started loosing wickets. It was really sad to see Smith fight till the end but still ended loosing. SA are out of the tournament and Kiwis are hanging in there.They need to defeat England to enter the Semis. Their batting seemed to click today as they posted 315 against Lanka. The stronger teams of the group are virtually out of the tournament. That is the beauty of this game. It always has a surprise for you.
India is in a do or die situation tomorrow against the Aussies. I hope they can get their act tomorrow or they have to pack their bags and leave. Good luck to them.
JOY OF GIVING WEEK.
Sept 27- Oct 3 is celebrated as joy of giving week through out India.
This is a national movement that aims to engage all people in different acts of giving. The giving could be in terms of money, time, resources, skill etc . Lot of events are happening and people, NGOs, celebrities are supporting it. For more information regarding the event please log on to
www.joyofgiving.org.
It is said that Love lives by giving and forgiving and self lives by getting an forgetting. I really don't understand the meaning of this quote but I know that if we can practice it in our lives we don't have to celebrate such weeks. But that's a long way to go. We need to start somewhere. So why not support this event......
Signing for now
Krishna
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Hi ,
Continuing the CT update...
Pakistan deservedly won a crucial game against their arch rivals in the Group A encounter at Centurion . Dubbed as the mother of all clashes , the game lived up to its expectations. Even though the scoreline suggests a victory margin of 54 runs , the game was far more closer than that . Pakistan set up a imposing target of 302 , thanks to a ton by Malik ( he has been a constant pain for India ) and a subtle 87 by the old horse Yousuf. We have to admit that India has a weak pace bowling unit right now and were rightly exposed. Unfortunately Harbhajan and Pathan leaked too many runs (127) in their spells, helping the total to go past 300. Our chase was spirited for almost 40 overs , thanks to Gambhir , Dravid and Raina. Gambhir was too much pumped up and I should say that it not only cost him his wicket but also the match. As I have said earlier two of the top 4 should score big runs for us to win big games. Sachin and Dhoni failed today and Pathan should have been more sensible. Finally, the better team won the game today. Unlike Indian spinners ,the Pakistani spinners were much more efficient and truly won the game for their team. Well played Pakistan . India has to win the remaining two games and keep their fingers crossed to qualify for the semis.
It was not easy for Australia against a weak but spirited WI in another group B clash. WI should have won the game from the position they were in. Inexperience and Mitchell Johnson were the big hurdles they could not overcome. Thats all about cricket for now.....
Mission Moon : Chandrayan-I
India's first moon mission was a historic feat accomplished by scientists of ISRO. The discovery of water on moon is hailed as a landmark in Space science. Chandrayan carried the probe M3 (Moon Mineralogy Mapper ) sent by NASA which detected the presence of water. The probe had access to only the top few millimeters of lunar soil and the analysis confirmed the presence of water.
Personally , I feel this achievement as purely academic . In a few years from now, children will study in their science books that Moon has water on its surface. Other than this I see no practical use of this. Maybe in a few centuries from now , due to the population overflow on Earth , human species might start living on the Moon and consume the water for their existence.
The real estate business has reached its peak and now stagnated. Thanks to recession. Presence of water on the moon might be a good news for all the real estate agents as they have another unexplored destination to cover which will bring their business back to normal. (P.J)
I have another thought regarding this. Even though man has progressed so much with Science & Technology, he still has not been able to completely unearth the mysteries of Mother Nature. Man looks so small and tiny when compared to the grandeur of Mother Nature.
Signing off for now
krishna
Continuing the CT update...
Pakistan deservedly won a crucial game against their arch rivals in the Group A encounter at Centurion . Dubbed as the mother of all clashes , the game lived up to its expectations. Even though the scoreline suggests a victory margin of 54 runs , the game was far more closer than that . Pakistan set up a imposing target of 302 , thanks to a ton by Malik ( he has been a constant pain for India ) and a subtle 87 by the old horse Yousuf. We have to admit that India has a weak pace bowling unit right now and were rightly exposed. Unfortunately Harbhajan and Pathan leaked too many runs (127) in their spells, helping the total to go past 300. Our chase was spirited for almost 40 overs , thanks to Gambhir , Dravid and Raina. Gambhir was too much pumped up and I should say that it not only cost him his wicket but also the match. As I have said earlier two of the top 4 should score big runs for us to win big games. Sachin and Dhoni failed today and Pathan should have been more sensible. Finally, the better team won the game today. Unlike Indian spinners ,the Pakistani spinners were much more efficient and truly won the game for their team. Well played Pakistan . India has to win the remaining two games and keep their fingers crossed to qualify for the semis.
It was not easy for Australia against a weak but spirited WI in another group B clash. WI should have won the game from the position they were in. Inexperience and Mitchell Johnson were the big hurdles they could not overcome. Thats all about cricket for now.....
Mission Moon : Chandrayan-I
India's first moon mission was a historic feat accomplished by scientists of ISRO. The discovery of water on moon is hailed as a landmark in Space science. Chandrayan carried the probe M3 (Moon Mineralogy Mapper ) sent by NASA which detected the presence of water. The probe had access to only the top few millimeters of lunar soil and the analysis confirmed the presence of water.
Personally , I feel this achievement as purely academic . In a few years from now, children will study in their science books that Moon has water on its surface. Other than this I see no practical use of this. Maybe in a few centuries from now , due to the population overflow on Earth , human species might start living on the Moon and consume the water for their existence.
The real estate business has reached its peak and now stagnated. Thanks to recession. Presence of water on the moon might be a good news for all the real estate agents as they have another unexplored destination to cover which will bring their business back to normal. (P.J)
I have another thought regarding this. Even though man has progressed so much with Science & Technology, he still has not been able to completely unearth the mysteries of Mother Nature. Man looks so small and tiny when compared to the grandeur of Mother Nature.
Signing off for now
krishna
Friday, September 25, 2009
Hi
Wonders truly will never cease......
This is my way of expressing my opinion about today's game between the Lankans and the English. I am still unable to understand how on earth Sanga could have lost the game. With all the match winners at his disposal, today's game was expected to be a cake walk . But all credits to the English. They bowled beautifully at the beginning and did not allow the Lankans to get away. The English middle order looked good today and now English are perched at the top of the points table in their group. The competition is wide open and I am sure that Kiwis will claw their way back in the next game and make the CT even more exciting.
Now for some good stuff.......
Recently , I read an article about a group of doctors from Chennai & Coimbatore who registered the first successful treatment of Thalassaemia in a child using a sibling's umbilical cord blood . Stem cells extracted from the cord blood of the healthy child were transplanted into the patient. After the observation period of 5 months , the doctors reported that the patient was completely cured.
It was an expensive operation and lot of NGOs and philanthrophists made kind donations and made the impossible happen. Credit to all of them. They all have taught us the lesson that human life is precious and we should always strive to save it.
Three Cheers to the team of doctors who made it possible. Our scriptures extol them as Vaidhyo Narayano Hari . They prooved the scriptures right. Way to go Docs.........
Will be back
Krishna
Wonders truly will never cease......
This is my way of expressing my opinion about today's game between the Lankans and the English. I am still unable to understand how on earth Sanga could have lost the game. With all the match winners at his disposal, today's game was expected to be a cake walk . But all credits to the English. They bowled beautifully at the beginning and did not allow the Lankans to get away. The English middle order looked good today and now English are perched at the top of the points table in their group. The competition is wide open and I am sure that Kiwis will claw their way back in the next game and make the CT even more exciting.
Now for some good stuff.......
Recently , I read an article about a group of doctors from Chennai & Coimbatore who registered the first successful treatment of Thalassaemia in a child using a sibling's umbilical cord blood . Stem cells extracted from the cord blood of the healthy child were transplanted into the patient. After the observation period of 5 months , the doctors reported that the patient was completely cured.
It was an expensive operation and lot of NGOs and philanthrophists made kind donations and made the impossible happen. Credit to all of them. They all have taught us the lesson that human life is precious and we should always strive to save it.
Three Cheers to the team of doctors who made it possible. Our scriptures extol them as Vaidhyo Narayano Hari . They prooved the scriptures right. Way to go Docs.........
Will be back
Krishna
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Hi Guys.....
Continuing the expert opinion series on the CT. As expected , SA recorded a thumping win over the Kiwis. There were some hiccups during the chase but AB ensured the victory by a well compiled half century. He was ably supported by Amla, Kallis and the super cool Boucher. SA has to win their next game with Eng to book a spot in the semis. I am almost certain that SA and Srilanka will be through to the semis.
Tomorrows another group A game is between SL and Eng . Andrew Strauss will be having sleepless nights thinking about the game. I am sure that Eng will loose quite badly as it neither has the quality bowlers to contain the Lankan batsmen nor does it have good batsmen to counter attack the likes of Murali & Co.
Signing off for now
Krishna
Continuing the expert opinion series on the CT. As expected , SA recorded a thumping win over the Kiwis. There were some hiccups during the chase but AB ensured the victory by a well compiled half century. He was ably supported by Amla, Kallis and the super cool Boucher. SA has to win their next game with Eng to book a spot in the semis. I am almost certain that SA and Srilanka will be through to the semis.
Tomorrows another group A game is between SL and Eng . Andrew Strauss will be having sleepless nights thinking about the game. I am sure that Eng will loose quite badly as it neither has the quality bowlers to contain the Lankan batsmen nor does it have good batsmen to counter attack the likes of Murali & Co.
Signing off for now
Krishna
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Champions Trophy Update
Hi, Namaste, Salaam, Vannakum to all
This is krishnas expert opinion on the ongoing Champions Trophy.
First of all congratulations to Srilanka for registering a thumping win against No 1 SA. Srilanka is always a force because it has match winning bowlers in its armory. With a strong middle order and flashy openers I bet they will be through to the Semis. I have a soft corner for SA as it has some exceptional players in its side but lack the vital luck factor. They were basically unprepared as they have been out of cricket for quite sometime. The last game was an eyeopener and I bet they will come blazing in their next game.Kiwis, Watch out... .
Another surprise package is the resurgent Pakistan . Though , they had a weak team as an opponent in todays win, their confidence is on a high and they will be rearing to get on to the field on Saturday against their arch rivals. With convincing wins against Srilanka and Warriors in the practice games, they look really good to book a place in the Semis.
Now,the hard part......India with its No 2 tag behind them, suddenly look lost. Their practice game was a shocker, but they can bring a smile on to their faces by remembering the just concluded Compaq cup. India looks so bad without Sehwag. With sehwag in the line up I am sure the opponents are really wary about ways to get him because one just cannot restrict him. This gives the space and time for the other batsmen to come through. If he gives a perfect start for the game, Yuvraj is the perfect finisher to a chase. I am not going into the details of their bowling prowess, but I consider Sehwag to be a very useful and wicket taking bowler and Yuvraj has been bowling quite ok in the recent past. I cannot comprehend a Ind ODI line up without these two.
Of course, injuries are part and parcel of this game and I hope Yuvi doesnt take much time for his recovery.There are few positives we can take from his injury. Firstly, he has been playing non stop cricket and this will be a good break for him. Of course he would be ruing his fate for missing the all important CT ,but there is nothing he can do about it. Secondly, this is a real good chance for the likes of Kohli, Yusuf, Nayar and even Raina to cement their places in the XI.Yusuf has really not got any proper oppurtunity in this format to show his talent. If he can seal a few wins for India with his bat here ,I bet he would become the poster boy of Indian Cricket for an year. Lot actually depends on Sachin, Dravid, Dhoni and Gambhir. At least two of them have to get a big score in every match to register a win. Dhoni should be praying for his envious luck to continue and smile upon him. Without Sehwag & Yuvraj and with a not so fit Gambhir I am sure he would not like to chase .The safest option will be to bat first and get a decent total and hope that our bowlers dont go crazy.......
So, good luck to SA for their match against NZ. I personally would be happy to see SA win, but this is cricket.Anything can happen.
Players to watch out for
SA : AB , Duminy ,Botha
NZ : Mcullum , Vettori , Bond
This is krishnas expert opinion on the ongoing Champions Trophy.
First of all congratulations to Srilanka for registering a thumping win against No 1 SA. Srilanka is always a force because it has match winning bowlers in its armory. With a strong middle order and flashy openers I bet they will be through to the Semis. I have a soft corner for SA as it has some exceptional players in its side but lack the vital luck factor. They were basically unprepared as they have been out of cricket for quite sometime. The last game was an eyeopener and I bet they will come blazing in their next game.Kiwis, Watch out... .
Another surprise package is the resurgent Pakistan . Though , they had a weak team as an opponent in todays win, their confidence is on a high and they will be rearing to get on to the field on Saturday against their arch rivals. With convincing wins against Srilanka and Warriors in the practice games, they look really good to book a place in the Semis.
Now,the hard part......India with its No 2 tag behind them, suddenly look lost. Their practice game was a shocker, but they can bring a smile on to their faces by remembering the just concluded Compaq cup. India looks so bad without Sehwag. With sehwag in the line up I am sure the opponents are really wary about ways to get him because one just cannot restrict him. This gives the space and time for the other batsmen to come through. If he gives a perfect start for the game, Yuvraj is the perfect finisher to a chase. I am not going into the details of their bowling prowess, but I consider Sehwag to be a very useful and wicket taking bowler and Yuvraj has been bowling quite ok in the recent past. I cannot comprehend a Ind ODI line up without these two.
Of course, injuries are part and parcel of this game and I hope Yuvi doesnt take much time for his recovery.There are few positives we can take from his injury. Firstly, he has been playing non stop cricket and this will be a good break for him. Of course he would be ruing his fate for missing the all important CT ,but there is nothing he can do about it. Secondly, this is a real good chance for the likes of Kohli, Yusuf, Nayar and even Raina to cement their places in the XI.Yusuf has really not got any proper oppurtunity in this format to show his talent. If he can seal a few wins for India with his bat here ,I bet he would become the poster boy of Indian Cricket for an year. Lot actually depends on Sachin, Dravid, Dhoni and Gambhir. At least two of them have to get a big score in every match to register a win. Dhoni should be praying for his envious luck to continue and smile upon him. Without Sehwag & Yuvraj and with a not so fit Gambhir I am sure he would not like to chase .The safest option will be to bat first and get a decent total and hope that our bowlers dont go crazy.......
So, good luck to SA for their match against NZ. I personally would be happy to see SA win, but this is cricket.Anything can happen.
Players to watch out for
SA : AB , Duminy ,Botha
NZ : Mcullum , Vettori , Bond
Monday, September 21, 2009
Hi Guys......
I dont want to have dwitiya vignam in my blogging.Therefore here I am again.
I was watching WANTED (Hindi movie) yesterday.I did not watch the whole movie but watched few parts of it.It is an exact cut and paste version of Pokiri.I am sure that for those who are already familiar with Pokiri will not like it one bit.But I have one thing to say about Prakash Raj.He is one south Indian actor in a long time who has managed to speak hindi quite well (I am comparing with Chiru and Nag ).Frankly,I am dissapointed as I expected some variation in the story. I thought Illeana had a major influence on the success of Pokiri but Takia is not even close to her. Well,these are just my thoughts.....
Signing off for now
Krishna
I dont want to have dwitiya vignam in my blogging.Therefore here I am again.
I was watching WANTED (Hindi movie) yesterday.I did not watch the whole movie but watched few parts of it.It is an exact cut and paste version of Pokiri.I am sure that for those who are already familiar with Pokiri will not like it one bit.But I have one thing to say about Prakash Raj.He is one south Indian actor in a long time who has managed to speak hindi quite well (I am comparing with Chiru and Nag ).Frankly,I am dissapointed as I expected some variation in the story. I thought Illeana had a major influence on the success of Pokiri but Takia is not even close to her. Well,these are just my thoughts.....
Signing off for now
Krishna
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Hi Guys....
I welcome you all to the cheers blog.I have been thinking of starting my own blog for quite sometime.Well,better late than never.Here I am......
All of us have our own tensions regarding life in general, job,education ,carreer,love etc etc.The list seems to be never ending. This blog is created to cheer each other and forget our tensions for at least that time when you are on the Cheer blog.
Signing off for now
Krishna
I welcome you all to the cheers blog.I have been thinking of starting my own blog for quite sometime.Well,better late than never.Here I am......
All of us have our own tensions regarding life in general, job,education ,carreer,love etc etc.The list seems to be never ending. This blog is created to cheer each other and forget our tensions for at least that time when you are on the Cheer blog.
Signing off for now
Krishna
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