Archive for July, 2008

How to win a lost battle.

For India to stay afloat in the series, either the 2nd test should be rained off or the tourists should, for starters, try – try not to lose.

It can be argued that with such a negative mindset India will surely lose. Not necessary. In the first test, India tried to win from a losing position.

That in itself was self defeating.

Worse, once it was clear that the game was lost, they cut short the pain. They made the cardinal mistake of taking nothing out of a game. India forgot the very basis for test domination, as even adopted by Australia (recently in the West More >

SITTING AT THE FEET OF GREAT BEINGS – an acrostic poem

Since I have sat at the feet of great beings, it is something I can vouch for. This poem describes the significance of sitting at the feet of great beings.

 

 

SITTING AT THE FEET

 

OF GREAT BEINGS

 

 

 

by Harry Kottler

 

 

Sitting at the feet of great beings

Is sitting at the feet of the Lord.

This is true, and

This poem’s for you;

In saints’ presence you’re moved toward

Night’s complete erasure through the

Grace you’re looking for.

 

Awash with all God’s glory

Their energy just pours.

 

Their wisdom is transcendent.

Happiness they’ve claimed

Enlightenment’s descended.

 

Forever mind’s been tamed.

Everything for them is God.

Everything is divine.

They reflect

 

Om’s grandeur, and their

Faces always shine.

 

Great beings hold More >

Good bye – Amidst the rain

A strong smell of wet sand And I notice the drizzle Unmindful I still stand Books and paper in hand.

Then begins the downpour And people run to shelters Their feet evading the puddles Hands above their heads

I gaze at the changing sky Blue,Gray and Dark all it’s shade The puffs of cloud that seem to fly And the little light starts to fade

A bolt’s the golden zari For the white puffs of cotton Lightning,thunder and all other fuss In another five minutes..it’s all done

I walk forward,trying not to glance Avoiding attention, I’m all finesse Or so I think, from your stance And More >

Saif Ali Khan signed notebook PC for auction

An Olympic Torch PC notebook, signed by Saif Ali Khan, is on auction at www.lenovohopefundauctions.com. The limited-edition notebook PC is a great opportunity to bid and own a part of Olympic history, with a personal touch by Saif Ali Khan. And its for a social cause. All funds collected will go to a kids’ NGO – Right to Play. The auction site will be closed at  

 midnight of Friday, August 8, 2008.

 

 http://olympicslenovo.sulekha.com/blog/post/2008/07/saif-ali-khan-signed-notebook-pc-for-auction.htm

Dismantling Terrorism in India

Indian government must be applauded and appreciated for handling the terrorism wisely. Ramesh Thakur has rightly pointed out the example of Jaswant Singh, India’s foreign minister who escorted the terrorist to get release of the hostages; it must go down in the annals of history as act of wisdom. While India’s approach towards terrorism has contained terrorism, Bush’s mindless aggression has increased terrorism, and it must be condemned for its stupidity.  By the way, it is not an American aggression, as the American public is not with the administration and it is the act of the few, just as terrorism More >

INCREASING TERRORISM

INCREASING TERRORISM

Terrorist attack in Ahmedabad

Which will be the next target?

Govt. is blaming Huzi & simmi & other terrorist organizations.

Why they are killing innocent people by fixing bombs in this way?

Many Islamic organizations are condemning them.

Still they are doing these shameful killings.

Now time has come to combat such organization on roads and on ideological front also.

Time has come to teach them that their acts are fruitless & in last will go in vein.

On the earth we want peace, food & harmony.

Fights for religious supremacy are not a good thing.

Followers of Islam & Christianity fought so many times vigorously.

Their wars have been More >

HONOURING NATIONAL FLAG AND NATIONAL ANTHEM

AUGUST 15– WE CELEBRATE OUR 61ST INDEPENDENCE DAY AND STILL I FOUND DISRESPECT BEING MADE TO OUR NATIONAL FLAG AND NATIONAL ANTHEM. THERE ARE PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED WHILE SINGING NATIONAL ANTHEM AND HOISTING OUR NATIONAL FLAG.

Every individual is taught as to how to respect the country’s NATIONAL ANTHEM. The basic method of respecting the National Anthem is taught from the school level. But, many people either forget it safely OR start giving a new look to the basic method of respecting the National Anthem.

First, one should stand at attention, keeping both the hands along the body as also the legs More >

The Northeast Hills – A Photo Blog

May 3, 2008 (Day 1)

Spice jet flight from Bangalore to Kolkata. Air Deccan flight from Kolkata to Bagdogra.

After a few minutes of haggling with the taxi drivers at Bagdogra airport, we overheard a lady talking about going to Darjeeling. On further inquiry, it turned out she had a chauffer driven rented car and was on her way to Darjeeling to meet her son in St. Paul’s boarding school. She very gracefully offered us a ride with her. We of course offered to pay our share for the ride.

 

The ride took us through scenic landscapes, through several military areas, and through More >