IPL season 2 has started and I wouldn't agree with someone who says it is not as exciting as last year. Spare the rains that have played spoil sport to some extent the rest of the drama has been really enthralling.
Rajasthan Royals exhibited a fantastic example of complacency in their first game while both the underdogs Deccan Chargers and Royal Challengers have come out with a bang. Unlike last year the tracks in SA are offering some assistance to bowlers. This is precisely why Royal Challengers were able to defend a modest total of 133. With difficult batting conditions and the prevailing form of players like Sachin, Dravid, Yuvraj, Dhoni, Gibbs, McCullum etc. the stage is set for a high voltage tournament.
However, the newly introduced seven and a half minute strategy break is nothing but a unwarranted interruption in excitement. Keeping aside the teams' comments on the break it is also drawing flak from the pundits of cricket. It is true that the commercial aspect of the game cannot be neglected but forcing viewers to watch ads does not really go down well. The typical reaction at the 10 over mark is 'Damn it... a break of seven and a half minutes'. The so called strategy is not made public so what is the viewer gaining out of it? In addition having breaks of equal duration in rain curtailed games is just not logical. You'd rather want the players to play a couple of overs more than watch the ads.
Anyway, hopefully the organizers take cognizance of this and make whatever possible changes to address the problem. Given the fact that the whole IPL was in doldrums with the announcement of elections in India, the organizers have put up a good show. (They didn't have any option but to do it... otherwise it would have added to the ongoing economic crisis. :))
Monday, April 20, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
Reincarnation - Would you believe it?
Reincarnation - the theory that the soul of a person is indestructible. It keeps taking different forms till it is pure enough to cohere with the purest divine soul called God.
There are different interpretations about what really happens. The most popular belief is that 'karma' in this birth defines your life for the next. However, is every birth a fresh start? Or is there some part of us that relates to our previous visit on Earth? I chanced upon a book which provides examples that buttress the latter thought. Although you may choose to trash these calling them mere coincidence, the examples given are truly super-natural phenomenon.
It is claimed that each person brings with him some effect of his previous incarnation. This is reflected to some extent in his appearance and to a very large extent in his thinking pattern. Based on studies scientists have found SRK to be a reincarnation of Sujata Bose who was a theatre artist. There are other examples as well.
Believing in reincarnation is a matter of personal choice. But consider if it were true that we have some remembrance of our past wouldn't it be great to start life right from where we had left it. It wouldn't be wrong then to say that we get another chance to correct our mistakes. As children we would enjoy our childhood more than we have for we would know that those are the best days of life. As we grow we would understand the ill-effects of practices like castism, communalism, terrorism and can be better prepared to deal with them. People would understand the importance of supporting each other and living harmoniously. We would be aware of the mistakes that have been already committed and would not repeat them. We won't have an economic crisis nor terrorist attacks. Won't the World, with each successive generation, become a better and better place to live in.
On the contrary knowing your past can be a nightmare as well. Suppose you were a lion earlier. The King of the jungle. Your only aim in life was to fend for your meals. Now you become a human. So much more pressure is loaded on to you. You might wish to be a lion again. Or it may be the other way round. As an ant you might feel life as a human was much better. In both scenarios you won't be able to enjoy life as it is given to you (assuming lions and ants enjoy their life as well :)).
There can be no specific answer to this dilemma. Perhaps that is the reason God himself wasn't able to decide what to do. That is why some people are born with the knowledge about their previous incarnation and others are not.
There are different interpretations about what really happens. The most popular belief is that 'karma' in this birth defines your life for the next. However, is every birth a fresh start? Or is there some part of us that relates to our previous visit on Earth? I chanced upon a book which provides examples that buttress the latter thought. Although you may choose to trash these calling them mere coincidence, the examples given are truly super-natural phenomenon.
It is claimed that each person brings with him some effect of his previous incarnation. This is reflected to some extent in his appearance and to a very large extent in his thinking pattern. Based on studies scientists have found SRK to be a reincarnation of Sujata Bose who was a theatre artist. There are other examples as well.
Believing in reincarnation is a matter of personal choice. But consider if it were true that we have some remembrance of our past wouldn't it be great to start life right from where we had left it. It wouldn't be wrong then to say that we get another chance to correct our mistakes. As children we would enjoy our childhood more than we have for we would know that those are the best days of life. As we grow we would understand the ill-effects of practices like castism, communalism, terrorism and can be better prepared to deal with them. People would understand the importance of supporting each other and living harmoniously. We would be aware of the mistakes that have been already committed and would not repeat them. We won't have an economic crisis nor terrorist attacks. Won't the World, with each successive generation, become a better and better place to live in.
On the contrary knowing your past can be a nightmare as well. Suppose you were a lion earlier. The King of the jungle. Your only aim in life was to fend for your meals. Now you become a human. So much more pressure is loaded on to you. You might wish to be a lion again. Or it may be the other way round. As an ant you might feel life as a human was much better. In both scenarios you won't be able to enjoy life as it is given to you (assuming lions and ants enjoy their life as well :)).
There can be no specific answer to this dilemma. Perhaps that is the reason God himself wasn't able to decide what to do. That is why some people are born with the knowledge about their previous incarnation and others are not.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Au Revoir - Infy!!
It was 16th Jun 2004 when my love accepted me. Although I was in college that time she allowed me to complete my engineering and then join her at Mysore. Our relation became official on 8th Aug 2005 when she welcomed me with the splendid gardens and amenities of her home. I became one of the so many people who wanted her love.
I had set my eyes on her when I was in third year of engineering. Now after the third year of our relationship I have realized that I am not worthy of her love. I therefore plan to improve myself to address the shortcoming. Our relationship, as any other, has had its share of joys and sorrows; agreements and disagreements; happiness and quarrels; anxieties and disappointments. There were times when we felt we should part ways but we somehow we reached an agreement and managed to stay on with each other for some more time. A compromise here and an adjustment there – that is how life is.
During these years I also interacted with the so many others seeking her love. Some actually found it too. She had been kind on a few which left the others disgruntled, harsh to some who left her for finding better matches and there were few who continued to love her despite all her flaws only because they saw merit in each facet of hers or because they were afraid of seeking new love. From the so many competitors of mine, I learnt a lot about how to maintain a balance between her needs and my needs. Most of them encouraged me and were on my side – talking mostly about my benefit, helping me achieve my ambitions etc. I reciprocated the same feeling without any prejudice. This symbiotic relationship helped me achieve some of the biggest feats in my life thus far. My love also rewarded me with better care and encouragement. She presented me with new avenues to explore, new thoughts to chew on and new directions to my life.
Her father has been pivotal in shaping my vision for life. His magnanimous nature, clear thinking, selfless devotion to his daughter’s well-being and the well-being of her surroundings have had a deep impact on me. It will be my endeavor to make myself worthy enough to share a platform with him.
The decision to move on is a difficult one and it will take time for me to get over her. Her offerings that took care of me, helped me know myself better, provided me the best of environments to develop myself, above all ensured that I become what I have will always stay fresh in my mind. To be associated with such a wonderful person has been an honor. Although I am happy to have achieved my ambition I would never forget the support and opportunity she provided. After all first love is unforgettable.
I had set my eyes on her when I was in third year of engineering. Now after the third year of our relationship I have realized that I am not worthy of her love. I therefore plan to improve myself to address the shortcoming. Our relationship, as any other, has had its share of joys and sorrows; agreements and disagreements; happiness and quarrels; anxieties and disappointments. There were times when we felt we should part ways but we somehow we reached an agreement and managed to stay on with each other for some more time. A compromise here and an adjustment there – that is how life is.
During these years I also interacted with the so many others seeking her love. Some actually found it too. She had been kind on a few which left the others disgruntled, harsh to some who left her for finding better matches and there were few who continued to love her despite all her flaws only because they saw merit in each facet of hers or because they were afraid of seeking new love. From the so many competitors of mine, I learnt a lot about how to maintain a balance between her needs and my needs. Most of them encouraged me and were on my side – talking mostly about my benefit, helping me achieve my ambitions etc. I reciprocated the same feeling without any prejudice. This symbiotic relationship helped me achieve some of the biggest feats in my life thus far. My love also rewarded me with better care and encouragement. She presented me with new avenues to explore, new thoughts to chew on and new directions to my life.
Her father has been pivotal in shaping my vision for life. His magnanimous nature, clear thinking, selfless devotion to his daughter’s well-being and the well-being of her surroundings have had a deep impact on me. It will be my endeavor to make myself worthy enough to share a platform with him.
The decision to move on is a difficult one and it will take time for me to get over her. Her offerings that took care of me, helped me know myself better, provided me the best of environments to develop myself, above all ensured that I become what I have will always stay fresh in my mind. To be associated with such a wonderful person has been an honor. Although I am happy to have achieved my ambition I would never forget the support and opportunity she provided. After all first love is unforgettable.
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