Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Sunday, June 25, 2006
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Monday, June 19, 2006
Czech Rep Vs. Ghana
Ghana will never forget Saturday, 17 June, when they defeated Czech Republic 2-0.
Asamoah Gyan scores the first one for Ghana in the 1st minute.
Sulley Muntari scores the second one for Ghana in the 81st minute.
Asamoah Gyan scores the first one for Ghana in the 1st minute.
Sulley Muntari scores the second one for Ghana in the 81st minute.
Friday, June 16, 2006
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Friday, June 09, 2006
FIFA WORLD CUP - COUNTDOWN ENDS HERE
Well the countdown for the FIFA WORLD CUP 2006 ends here. A month-long action packed days are ahead.
For schedules of the matches - CLICK
LET'S HAVE A GALA TIME AHEAD.........................
For schedules of the matches - CLICK
LET'S HAVE A GALA TIME AHEAD.........................
Thursday, June 08, 2006
10 DRIVING RULES - COIMBATORE
New to Coimbatore? Finding it hard to drive on the streets of Coimbatore? Well let me guide you a bit. Here are certain rules that you can go through which will help you become an expert driver here.
1. As far as possible, try to overtake from the LEFT. Remember not to honk. Always take the guy in front by surprise.
2. If you are entering a main road from a sub, don't look to your right or left. Just take the vehicle in and turn. It is duty of the vehicles coming through that road to stop - not yours.
3. When turning, never put on the indicator or show hand signal unless you have reached some 5 feet before the junction.
4. If you are a pedestrian and would like to cross the road, again don't look to your either sides, just raise your hand (signalling the vehicles to stop) and cross. After all they have to...
5. If you are the owner of a TVS moped, you are free to carry even your house from one location to other. Don't worry, no one will question you.
6. In a signal always stop 5 feet ahead of the line so that when the green light is turned on, you are the first one to take off. In case you are behind a few vehicles, don't forget to keep honking (who knows? the person in front of you might have stopped there to read a magazine or also that he might be blind and might not have seen the green light on). And for that don't forget to fit in a loud horn - the other person's eustachian tube should come out.
7. What in case you are going to the north from south and suddenly you want to turn back. Don't worry, you don't have to stop. As you are driving just take a U turn and turn back. You might hear some screeching sound of vehicles behind you as they apply the brake and you might hear some people shouting. Never mind, after all WHO ARE THEY TO SHOUT? You are also paying road taxes.
8. As a precaution avoid drunken driving after 9 pm. Before that? No problem, go ahead and drink -- and drive. You are safe - provided you drive safe.
9. You want to overtake a vehicle in front, but another vehicle is coming from the opposite side, what would you do? errrhhh what did I hear? You will slow down? Not required. Just blink your headlight twice and proceed. What does it mean? It means that you are going to overtake anyhow and that the vehicle coming towards you has to either stop or slow down.
10. After reading all these you are telling me you don't have a license? Arrey yaar it's Pay and Use policy. No, I am not talking about the toilets here. Pay the broker, get the license and Use your vehicle. Simple.
1. As far as possible, try to overtake from the LEFT. Remember not to honk. Always take the guy in front by surprise.
2. If you are entering a main road from a sub, don't look to your right or left. Just take the vehicle in and turn. It is duty of the vehicles coming through that road to stop - not yours.
3. When turning, never put on the indicator or show hand signal unless you have reached some 5 feet before the junction.
4. If you are a pedestrian and would like to cross the road, again don't look to your either sides, just raise your hand (signalling the vehicles to stop) and cross. After all they have to...
5. If you are the owner of a TVS moped, you are free to carry even your house from one location to other. Don't worry, no one will question you.
6. In a signal always stop 5 feet ahead of the line so that when the green light is turned on, you are the first one to take off. In case you are behind a few vehicles, don't forget to keep honking (who knows? the person in front of you might have stopped there to read a magazine or also that he might be blind and might not have seen the green light on). And for that don't forget to fit in a loud horn - the other person's eustachian tube should come out.
7. What in case you are going to the north from south and suddenly you want to turn back. Don't worry, you don't have to stop. As you are driving just take a U turn and turn back. You might hear some screeching sound of vehicles behind you as they apply the brake and you might hear some people shouting. Never mind, after all WHO ARE THEY TO SHOUT? You are also paying road taxes.
8. As a precaution avoid drunken driving after 9 pm. Before that? No problem, go ahead and drink -- and drive. You are safe - provided you drive safe.
9. You want to overtake a vehicle in front, but another vehicle is coming from the opposite side, what would you do? errrhhh what did I hear? You will slow down? Not required. Just blink your headlight twice and proceed. What does it mean? It means that you are going to overtake anyhow and that the vehicle coming towards you has to either stop or slow down.
10. After reading all these you are telling me you don't have a license? Arrey yaar it's Pay and Use policy. No, I am not talking about the toilets here. Pay the broker, get the license and Use your vehicle. Simple.
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
INDIA VS. WI - FIRST TEST
The first cricket test between India and West Indies ended in a draw with WI 298/9 at close. One wicket seperated India from victory at the end. All in all, a good come back by India after being bowled out for 241 in the first innings, thanks to a brilliant 212 by Jaffer and a blistering 69 by Dhoni.
Of course, there are lots of ifs and buts, but definitely there will be some fingers raised against the Indian team selection. Ajit Agarkar, no doubt was the best bowler for India in the one dayers. But he was left out of the team (the team for the tests were decided after the 2nd or 3rd one-day match - I don't quite remember). The next best bowler for India in these slow tracks was obviously Harbajan Singh. He was left out of the playing 11 and instead VRV Singh was given an opportunity. Youngsters should obviously get chances, but not in the very first test where each team tries to get an upper hand. Experiments when succeed gets praise and if not are criticized. But I don't think this was any experiment at all.
What next for the second test? May be drop Wasim Jaffer and Dhoni and include Romesh Powar and let Dravid keep wickets!! Another experiment right? Or would you call it a blunder?
Of course, there are lots of ifs and buts, but definitely there will be some fingers raised against the Indian team selection. Ajit Agarkar, no doubt was the best bowler for India in the one dayers. But he was left out of the team (the team for the tests were decided after the 2nd or 3rd one-day match - I don't quite remember). The next best bowler for India in these slow tracks was obviously Harbajan Singh. He was left out of the playing 11 and instead VRV Singh was given an opportunity. Youngsters should obviously get chances, but not in the very first test where each team tries to get an upper hand. Experiments when succeed gets praise and if not are criticized. But I don't think this was any experiment at all.
What next for the second test? May be drop Wasim Jaffer and Dhoni and include Romesh Powar and let Dravid keep wickets!! Another experiment right? Or would you call it a blunder?
PETROL PRICE
So, petrol and diesel prices have gone up, petrol by Rs 4 and diesel by Rs 2. As expected, the opposition and the left parties have started agitation. BJP has called in for a hartal in Kerala on Friday, June 9th. There are protests being planned in other states also. So what next? Obviously, as usual the government is going to fool all of us. By next week, definitely you can expect a news stating petrol prices have been brought down by 50 paise and that the increase will only be about Rs 3.50. A big win for the protestors!! This has always been the government's way of fooling us. It works out like this. Suppose they need to increase the price by say Rs 5. They will then decide to hike it by Rs. 6. They know that there will be protests against this. Then they will decide to bring it down by 50 paise or Re. 1. Target achieved and people fooled!!!
As international oil prices are going up constantly, now almost $70 a barrel, obviously there is no way but to increase the price. But on the other hand, India is the only country which imposes taxes and duties to the tune of 60% on petrol. Which means out of Rs 50 which you pay for a liter of petrol, Rs. 30 goes towards taxes and duties, and Rs. 20 is the cost of the petrol. Obviously you can't do without taxes. But this is certainly a very high percentage. In US it is about 16%. This is where government should consider its decision by being not too greedy and putting the burden on the common people. Subsidising product A and ending up with higher prices for products B to Z is simply ridiculous.
As international oil prices are going up constantly, now almost $70 a barrel, obviously there is no way but to increase the price. But on the other hand, India is the only country which imposes taxes and duties to the tune of 60% on petrol. Which means out of Rs 50 which you pay for a liter of petrol, Rs. 30 goes towards taxes and duties, and Rs. 20 is the cost of the petrol. Obviously you can't do without taxes. But this is certainly a very high percentage. In US it is about 16%. This is where government should consider its decision by being not too greedy and putting the burden on the common people. Subsidising product A and ending up with higher prices for products B to Z is simply ridiculous.
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
IQBAL - PART TWO
His father is a driver of a BEST bus in Mumbai, one brother drives auto rikshaw, mother used to sell pickles --- all in the hope that one day he would be able to see his as well as their dreams come true. I am talking about none other than Wasim Jaffer, who yesterday scored 212 runs to help India not only make sure they don't lose, but also dream of a victory.
Abdul Kader, father of Wasim Jaffer, dreamt of making his son Kalim (Wasim's elder brother) a cricketer, but couldn't because of financial constraints. He even once spend his entire month's salary of Rs 450 to buy a bat for Kalim. But the family didn't give up. When they saw Wasim's interest in cricket, the entire family did all that they could so that nothing would hinder Wasim's dreams. His mother made pickles at home and sold, his brother Saleem drove auto, and Kalim became his coach and supporter. The responsibilities were shared and not for a moment Wasim was allowed to forget his aim.
Wasim on his part was mature enough to realize how fortunate he was in getting a family like this one, and the motivation reflected in his performances. The 400 that he scored in inter-school tournament helped him to clinch a place in Mumbai's under-19 team. There he was spotted by former India test cricketer Sudhir Naik, who in turn polished him. He went on to make 314 in his second Ranji Trophy match. The family, increasingly hard-pressed financially, never gave up even during this time.
Then Wasim was selected for the tests against South Africa when they visited India, where he failed to make any impression a series which India lost 2-0. India then kept on trying different openers, but Wasim was never called for. Those were trying times for him and he expected to be called in for the England series, but was not. Finally after success in Duleep Trophy, this time he was included in the West Indies series and made the best out of the opportunity. Though he could score only 1 run in the first innings, he went on to score 212 yesterday in the second innings - an innings played under tremendous pressure. This time he ensured that his beloved family smiled! Well done Iqbal -- oops Jaffer!
Abdul Kader, father of Wasim Jaffer, dreamt of making his son Kalim (Wasim's elder brother) a cricketer, but couldn't because of financial constraints. He even once spend his entire month's salary of Rs 450 to buy a bat for Kalim. But the family didn't give up. When they saw Wasim's interest in cricket, the entire family did all that they could so that nothing would hinder Wasim's dreams. His mother made pickles at home and sold, his brother Saleem drove auto, and Kalim became his coach and supporter. The responsibilities were shared and not for a moment Wasim was allowed to forget his aim.
Wasim on his part was mature enough to realize how fortunate he was in getting a family like this one, and the motivation reflected in his performances. The 400 that he scored in inter-school tournament helped him to clinch a place in Mumbai's under-19 team. There he was spotted by former India test cricketer Sudhir Naik, who in turn polished him. He went on to make 314 in his second Ranji Trophy match. The family, increasingly hard-pressed financially, never gave up even during this time.
Then Wasim was selected for the tests against South Africa when they visited India, where he failed to make any impression a series which India lost 2-0. India then kept on trying different openers, but Wasim was never called for. Those were trying times for him and he expected to be called in for the England series, but was not. Finally after success in Duleep Trophy, this time he was included in the West Indies series and made the best out of the opportunity. Though he could score only 1 run in the first innings, he went on to score 212 yesterday in the second innings - an innings played under tremendous pressure. This time he ensured that his beloved family smiled! Well done Iqbal -- oops Jaffer!
Saturday, June 03, 2006
BONEY M - RASPUTIN
Though India did not perform well yesterday in the First Test against WI, ending the day at 235/9, let's keep enjoying some music. Here is Boney M's Rasputin...
There lived a certain man in Russia long ago
He was big and strong, in his eyes a flaming glow
Most people looked at him with terror and with fear
But to Moscow chicks he was such a lovely dear
He could preach the bible like a preacher
Full of ecstacy and fire
But he also was the kind of teacher
Women would desire
RA RA RASPUTIN
Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that really was gone
RA RA RASPUTIN
Russia's greatest love machine
It was a shame how he carried on
He ruled the Russian land and never mind the czar
But the kasachok he danced really wunderbar
In all affairs of state he was the man to please
But he was real great when he had a girl to squeeze
For the queen he was no wheeler dealer
Though she'd heard the things he'd done
She believed he was a holy healer
Who would heal her son
(Spoken:)
But when his drinking and lusting and his hunger
for power became known to more and more people,
the demands to do something about this outrageous
man became louder and louder.
"This man's just got to go!" declared his enemies
But the ladies begged "Don't you try to do it, please"
No doubt this Rasputin had lots of hidden charms
Though he was a brute they just fell into his arms
Then one night some men of higher standing
Set a trap, they're not to blame
"Come to visit us" they kept demanding
And he really came
RA RA RASPUTIN
Lover of the Russian queen
They put some poison into his wine
RA RA RASPUTIN
Russia's greatest love machine
He drank it all and he said "I feel fine"
RA RA RASPUTIN
Lover of the Russian queen
They didn't quit, they wanted his head
RA RA RASPUTIN
Russia's greatest love machine
And so they shot him till he was dead
(Spoken:) Oh, those Russians...
There lived a certain man in Russia long ago
He was big and strong, in his eyes a flaming glow
Most people looked at him with terror and with fear
But to Moscow chicks he was such a lovely dear
He could preach the bible like a preacher
Full of ecstacy and fire
But he also was the kind of teacher
Women would desire
RA RA RASPUTIN
Lover of the Russian queen
There was a cat that really was gone
RA RA RASPUTIN
Russia's greatest love machine
It was a shame how he carried on
He ruled the Russian land and never mind the czar
But the kasachok he danced really wunderbar
In all affairs of state he was the man to please
But he was real great when he had a girl to squeeze
For the queen he was no wheeler dealer
Though she'd heard the things he'd done
She believed he was a holy healer
Who would heal her son
(Spoken:)
But when his drinking and lusting and his hunger
for power became known to more and more people,
the demands to do something about this outrageous
man became louder and louder.
"This man's just got to go!" declared his enemies
But the ladies begged "Don't you try to do it, please"
No doubt this Rasputin had lots of hidden charms
Though he was a brute they just fell into his arms
Then one night some men of higher standing
Set a trap, they're not to blame
"Come to visit us" they kept demanding
And he really came
RA RA RASPUTIN
Lover of the Russian queen
They put some poison into his wine
RA RA RASPUTIN
Russia's greatest love machine
He drank it all and he said "I feel fine"
RA RA RASPUTIN
Lover of the Russian queen
They didn't quit, they wanted his head
RA RA RASPUTIN
Russia's greatest love machine
And so they shot him till he was dead
(Spoken:) Oh, those Russians...
Friday, June 02, 2006
REMEMBERING BONEY M.......
Boney M, started by Frank Farian in the 70s is still undoubtedly my favorite group. Right from "Baby do you wanna bump" they rocked the 70s and 80s with hits like "Brown girl in the ring," "Rasputin," "Rivers of Babylon," "Daddy cool," "Felicidad," "Belfast," "Ma Baker" etc. "Rivers of Babylon" became the second highest selling single of all time in the UK in 1978. What better time remembering this group than this when the first cricket test between India and the West Indies starts today. So here is "Rivers of Babylon" for today...........
By the rivers of babylon, there we sat down
Ye-eah we wept, when we remembered zion.
By the rivers of babylon, there we sat down
Ye-eah we wept, when we remembered zion.
When the wicked
Carried us away in captivity
Required from us a song
Now how shall we sing the lords song in a strange land
When the wicked
Carried us away in captivity
Requiering of us a song
Now how shall we sing the lords song in a strange land
Let the words of our mouth and the meditations of our heart
Be acceptable in thy sight here tonight
Let the words of our mouth and the meditation of our hearts
Be acceptable in thy sight here tonight
By the rivers of babylon, there we sat down
Ye-eah we wept, when we remembered zion.
By the rivers of babylon, there we sat down
Ye-eah we wept, when we remembered zion.
By the rivers of babylon (dark tears of babylon)
There we sat down (you got to sing a song)
Ye-eah we wept, (sing a song of love)
When we remember zion. (yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah)
By the rivers of babylon (rough bits of babylon)
There we sat down (you hear the people cry)
Ye-eah we wept, (they need their God)
When we remember zion. (ooh, have the power)
By the rivers of babylon, there we sat down
Ye-eah we wept, when we remembered zion.
By the rivers of babylon, there we sat down
Ye-eah we wept, when we remembered zion.
When the wicked
Carried us away in captivity
Required from us a song
Now how shall we sing the lords song in a strange land
When the wicked
Carried us away in captivity
Requiering of us a song
Now how shall we sing the lords song in a strange land
Let the words of our mouth and the meditations of our heart
Be acceptable in thy sight here tonight
Let the words of our mouth and the meditation of our hearts
Be acceptable in thy sight here tonight
By the rivers of babylon, there we sat down
Ye-eah we wept, when we remembered zion.
By the rivers of babylon, there we sat down
Ye-eah we wept, when we remembered zion.
By the rivers of babylon (dark tears of babylon)
There we sat down (you got to sing a song)
Ye-eah we wept, (sing a song of love)
When we remember zion. (yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah)
By the rivers of babylon (rough bits of babylon)
There we sat down (you hear the people cry)
Ye-eah we wept, (they need their God)
When we remember zion. (ooh, have the power)
Thursday, June 01, 2006
INDIA VS. WI TEST SERIES
The test series between India and West Indies begins tomorrow. After a 4-1 defeat in the one-day series, team India's morale must be really down. India should have won the one-day series 4-1, thanks to the lack of experience of the Indian team, they didn't. In 4 matches out of the five, India were in a commanding position at one stage or the other. India went to the West Indies expecting fast tracks, but didn't know how to react when the pitches were dead slow. Here experience comes handy. If you analyse, you will see that all the experienced players - Yuvaraj, Kaif, Sehwag, Dravid (in one game), Harbhajan, and Agarkar did fairly well. But the new comers (Pathan - should not be called one now, Munaf, Sreesanth, Uthappa, Dhoni, Raina, Powar) all faired very badly. A loss sometimes will do good for a team, provided they learn. Now with some experience coming back to the team for the tests in the form of VVS Laxman and Anil Kumble, all eyes are focused on how India will face WI in the test series.
The schedule for the four test series is as follows:
June 2-6 -- Ist Test -- Antigua
June 10-14 -- 2nd Test -- St. Lucia
June 22-26 -- 3rd Test -- St. Kitts
June 30-July 4 -- 4th Test -- Jamaica
The schedule for the four test series is as follows:
June 2-6 -- Ist Test -- Antigua
June 10-14 -- 2nd Test -- St. Lucia
June 22-26 -- 3rd Test -- St. Kitts
June 30-July 4 -- 4th Test -- Jamaica
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