So, a 10-day break – interspersed with a 2-day practice match - hasn’t done any good to the Indian players; and their hopes of retaining the top spot is burning as fast as a camphor chip. The body language in the third test so far shows total submission, indicating acceptance that we have already handed … Continue reading Don’t critisize the cricket team, be thankful to them.
Science or Religion? The power of two doctrines
Science and Religion are two fundamental tenets that influence our daily lives. And yet, they have little in common, in fact they are like two antagonists, rivals vying for the other’s jugular at all times. How often have we come across people who would expect all to renounce religion as an outdated concept; and some … Continue reading Science or Religion? The power of two doctrines
Where is IT leading us?
I was very pleased the other day, when the results for the HSC exams were announced - though I do not remember whether it was the ICSE or the CBSE results. The reason - one of the toppers in the exam mentioned that he does not aspire to get into an IIT, because almost everyone … Continue reading Where is IT leading us?
My reminiscences of Lisbon
Lisbon in a way is like a typical European Capital. The architectural fusion of old structures and new, congested central districts, public transport comprising of Metro, Trams, Buses and Taxis, narrow cobbled streets and broad multi-lane highways, small shops and eateries and big malls and corporate-run restaurants. You will find it all here. However, it … Continue reading My reminiscences of Lisbon
Well done, Team India !
It was redemption time for MS Dhoni, who has been struggling for runs. And what a fantastic moment he chose! The stage was set for a grand show and the India captain gave a great performace and ended that with a thumping six. The agonizing wait of 28 years came to an end, as India … Continue reading Well done, Team India !
Team, get the bowling act together !
A billion emphatic roars together could produce more noise than a nuke. A billion cold sighs could take us to the ice age again. Thankfully, none of that happened in one of the best matches ever in any World Cup, as India and England tied their encounter in Bangalore yesterday, thus ensuring we start the … Continue reading Team, get the bowling act together !
The state of self-actualization
The theory of hierarchical needs was introduced by Abraham Maslow, a psychologist by profession. The theory is often represented by a pyramid consisting of 5 layers; and depicts how people should overcome those needs which are more basic, physiological (at the bottom of the pyramid) before moving on to those that are more complex, difficult … Continue reading The state of self-actualization
New Year resolutions
New Year resolutions are so common that the two phrases go hand in hand. I have never heard of a non–New Year resolution so far. And so I have always wondered, why do people make resolutions at New Year time? And why do they have to wait for a New Year to make resolutions? It … Continue reading New Year resolutions
The sound of thought 