The Day 6 at the World Cup witnessed some hard fought games, one exhilarating finish, some excellent goals and some gritty resistance. What a day indeed as the World Cup progressed to the second round of the Group Stage. So let’s have a look at the goings about in Qatar. Wales vs Iran : GroupContinue reading “A Spirited Iran, A Resolute Ecuador, An Undaunted Senegal & a Sublime US : World Cup Day 6”
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Stokes From Another Planet
England were crowned ICC T20 Cricket Champions when they got the better of Pakistan in the Final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground ( MCG ) on Sunday. It was a good hard fought match watched by more than 80,000 fans in attendance at the MCG and though England had a relatively easy target to chase, someContinue reading “Stokes From Another Planet”
The Food Server
This is am incredible story of a young girl who loved to serve, who enjoyed adding value to the life of others, who worked hard with a smile on her face, who enjoyed to assist as well as lead, who followed her dream and eventually realised it. This is the story of Julia Stewart, aContinue reading “The Food Server“
Failures ( Not Alone ) Are Stepping Stones to Success
‘ Failures are stepping stones to success ‘ is one of the most cliched statements used by motivators to inspire people to keep going in pursuit of that elusive Success. I am sure we all have heard this and read about in our lifetimes. However this statement has kept me thinking over the years andContinue reading “Failures ( Not Alone ) Are Stepping Stones to Success“
Angie : The Chief Everything Officer ( CEO )
Nestled in the centre of the island of O’ahu, in Honolulu County, Hawaii, Mililani is a beautiful city spread over 17 sq kms having a population of approximately 50k people living amidst picturesque environs. Mililani is home to Angie Higa, a woman with a difference, an entrepreneur whose journey inspired me to write this post today.Continue reading “Angie : The Chief Everything Officer ( CEO )“
Heart v/s Mind : An Eternal Tussle
The Mind asks questions, the Heart answers. The Mind calculates, the Heart simplifies. The Mind is restless, the Heart comforts. There is an ideological difference between the Mind and the Heart and the lucky ones are those who are able to get their Mind and their Heart together in a straight line. However the lesserContinue reading “Heart v/s Mind : An Eternal Tussle”
My GOAT
The writing was on the wall, the inevitable was catching up, a tired body had borne the brunt of a long, strenuous career spanning more than two decades. A relentless journey on a punishing tour, was making a telling impact. The time had come to bit adieu. Roger Federer at 41, the player lovedContinue reading “My GOAT“
A Real Humdinger
Match Day 3 of the English Premier League ( EPL ) was a topsy turvy ride with most results on the unexpected lines. Some gruelling encounters, some fascinating football, some belligerent performances and some serious soul searching. Though its early days yet, it so appears that this season is going to be an extremely hardContinue reading “A Real Humdinger“
Cauliflower to Caulipower
Gail Becker was exasperated baking a cauliflower based Pizza crust for her two sons. It had taken her almost 90 minutes to prepare her children’s favourite dish. They had been diagnosed with Celiac disease ( internal inflammation caused due to gluten resistance ), and therefore Gail had been using cauliflower as a gluten free solution.Continue reading “Cauliflower to Caulipower“
Zaha Hadid : A Planet in her own Orbit
A manifestation of boundless creativity, an unconventional visionary, a fearless trailblazer, a torchbearer of modern architecture, an inspiration to a generation and a woman extraordinary. This is a brief introduction of Dame Zaha Hadid, one of the world’s greatest architects of modern times and considering the astonishing work that she has done, the introduction is justContinue reading “Zaha Hadid : A Planet in her own Orbit“