Huge Enthusiasm The Indian Cricket Team has been the toast of the nation since the World Cup began. The Men in Blue played cricket of the highest order and churned out victories at will. Came the Finale and the whole country was expectedly confident of an Indian win. There was a mad rush to conjureContinue reading “Method Beats Flair As Australia Are Crowned Champions of the World”
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South Africans Flatter to Deceive…Yet Again
The Perennial Underperformers The South African Team reminds me of that perennial underperformer, who was a brilliant student, knew all the answers, and was profoundly disciplined, but never came first in class. Since 1992 I have been following the South African Team and have been enamoured by their cricketing skill, however, world cup after worldContinue reading “South Africans Flatter to Deceive…Yet Again”
Miracles Happen – The Maxwell Way
Destiny Holds Maxwell’s Hands He had fallen off a Golf Cart a few days ago, barely survived the hat-trick ball from Azmat Omarzai, was dropped at mid-off by Hashmat Shahidi off a miscued slog, was given out LBW just to be reprieved by a dramatic DRS reversal and then in the same over of Noor Ahmed wasContinue reading “Miracles Happen – The Maxwell Way”
India Steamroll SA, As Kiwis Continue To Lose Flight
Kohli turns ‘49’ The hard hitting South Africans who were ravaging oppositions with their fearless batting were dealt a drubbing and mauled by an invincible looking Indian Team, so reminiscent of the all conquering West Indian outfits of the 70s and 80s. The Eden Garden bore witness to Virat Kohli’s 49th ODI century ( equallingContinue reading “India Steamroll SA, As Kiwis Continue To Lose Flight”
Criticism….Gone Too Far
Healthy Criticism Listening to criticism, accommodating advice and then course correcting are necessary for growth and self improvement. Though criticism is not always appreciated, the ones who are prudent welcome them, set their egos aside, exhibit humble acceptance and deploy them for their own success. Such healthy criticism is constructive and has a positive bearingContinue reading “Criticism….Gone Too Far”
Leo Mesmerises as Dumfries Digs In : World Cup Day 14
Day 14 witnessed the first of the knockouts in the Round of 16. A day where a moment of magic or a moment of fallacy may be career defining as the Americans locked horns with the Dutch and the Socceroos faced the mighty Argentinians. Netherlands vs USA ( 3-1 ) The Americans had been impressive inContinue reading “Leo Mesmerises as Dumfries Digs In : World Cup Day 14”
A Starry Night Amidst A Sky of Expectations: World Cup Day 7
A Critical day in the FIFA World Cup unfolded in Qatar. Argentina had to win, the Saudis had to carry the weight of expectations, France were on the verge of Qualification to the next round and the subdued Lewandowski was expected to emerge. There was a lot on the cards as the day 7 progressedContinue reading “A Starry Night Amidst A Sky of Expectations: World Cup Day 7“
Saudi Arabia Crack the Argentine Puzzle : World Cup Day 3
The Day 3 of the FIFA World Cup witnessed huge drama amidst one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history, a couple of drab draws and eventually a roar of the defending champions which lit the night. Let us have a look how the Day 3 progressed in Qatar. Saudi Arabia vs Argentina :Continue reading “Saudi Arabia Crack the Argentine Puzzle : World Cup Day 3”
‘ Sharing ‘ & Tons of Buzz
To have highly effective and seriously impactful marketing campaigns it is not necessary to dig out an unusual idea or a weird proposition all the time. It is a proven fact that sometimes even a relatively simple idea can create very forceful and staggering results leading to lots of hustle and tons of buzz. InContinue reading “‘ Sharing ‘ & Tons of Buzz”
The Crocodile Wrestler
When I turned 6, my father, on my severe insistence, gifted me a toy guitar and after playing around with it and getting myself photographed with it, my craze for the toy was over much sooner than it had begun. This happens in childhood and I am sure many of us would identify with it.Continue reading “The Crocodile Wrestler”