Archive for August, 2010

I had written about this sometime earlier, almost a month back, in fact once I had reduced 15 kgs, that my target was to further reduce 5 kgs. And yes I have finally achieved the target. It took me a little over a month to reach 20 from 15, and yes almost 5 and half [...]

The appraisals are just round the corner in my company and I guess that will be the case in most of the companies. Another common thing in the appraisals is the 360-Degree review. At least most of the companies are following this policy. Well this is a much used policy since it has got a [...]

Ana Ivanovic’s great run and return to form at the 2010 Western & Southern Financial Group Masters, Cincinnati came to an disappointing end when she limped off the court after playing just 3 games in the semifinal match against Kim Clijsters. It was a little bizarre end as she did not fall, neither twisted her [...]

On the 64th Independence day celebrations the President has approved awards of 144 gallantry awards to Armed Forces, Paramilitary and police personnel. This includes one Ashoka Chakra, two Kirti Chakras, two Bar to Shaurya Chakras, 19 Shaurya Chakras, two Bar to Sena Medals (Gallantry), 80 Sena Medals (Gallantry), three Nao Sena Medals (Gallantry), and five Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry). ASHOKA CHAKRA: 1. [...]

Should Rahul Dravid be dropped from the team. This is the question many people around the country, in fact all over the world are asking the national team selectors. Well I feel, this should not happen, as one should not judge a player that too of the caliber of Dravid by one poor series. I [...]

I have not been watching the show for a long time now, in fact even before the leap. Though I was keeping myself updated about the show, I left that as well once the leap took place. After a long time I happened to watch the episode, and I was happy to see the changes. [...]

India win the third test match and level the series 1 all. There were many questions raised about the no.1 position of the team, especially after the loss in the first test. But India has managed to silent the critics. And they will stay at the top of the ICC test rankings for some more [...]

India I can say have been a little lucky to maintain their no.1 test ranking because of the ICC ranking rules. Earlier it was being speculated that 2-0 series loss will see India drop down the list and with the wins Sri Lanka would replace India at the top. But that is not going to [...]