Congrats Team India!!

Yes, cannot keep this feeling within. Congrats India!

Defying expectations, and performing beyond the wildest dreams, it was wonderful to see the team come through winning back to back matches, all do-or-die battles right upto the last ball.

Ironical that this comes as I still pen my thoughts on how a movie has set the ball rolling for Indian sports. First the hockey, then soccer and now cricket. We are making our mark for sure in the sporting arena and these two months ever since the release of CHAK DE INDIA has been nothing but memorable sporting moments.

Once again congratulations to the Indian Cricket team in bagging the first T20 World Cup, that too without the likes of the 'superstars' like Sachin, Ganguly and Dravid. Even the Board decided that we need not send our main strike bowler Zaheer Khan because they expected this to be a kid's pyjama cricket which we really need not bother with. Now the same Board is throwing in cash awards left and right for the Young Turks who made the country proud.

And special mention to Dhoni and his team. The guys really stepped up and it was brilliant when you think that we walked in confidentally and won it despite not having Yuvraj against the Proteas, or even Sehwag in the finale. The confidence that Dhoni has on the bench is commendable!

And at such a moment, would like to point fingers at the irresponsible media who flashed stories of an upset Yuvraj over the captaincy. Also at the untimely decision of Dravid to announce his resignation on the day of an important match. These factors could have spoil the party,but I am glad the individuals put the country ahead of everything else.

That was some final. An now I can finally shave my beard.
Yeah, well I have not shaved ever since India started its roll with England. Then came South Africa, then the Aussies. I decided to keep my beard for one more match. Even at the risk of me looking at my shabby worst, I went for it. And boy, we won!

The team gets to keep the Cup, but I certainly have to get rid of this thing on my face!

A touch felt, a heart melt!

You know not how, you know not how
you know not was it then, or was it now
But you know that they did touch
touched your hearts, be it of hate or love!

Maybe many a year, maybe just a tear
might have taken a while dear, maybe just a smile mere
yet you know touched it did, like a feather
while you were worried about the thrusted spear!

For you realise that his voice isnt heard anymore
its been ages since they closed upon you
But today they are missed, only to feel
the touch and the warmth and all that it meant to you!

And though her voice rings in your ears, and
her shoulder an arms length distance from you
Realise you do what she means to you
you do feel her soul, but fails to know your own role!



People come and go...and at times I agree that we do not realise the worth of the people around us or the worth of the moment that just passed away. Past, present, the future is all around us and every moment gives us something to cling onto. To cherish, to learn, to realise, to ponder.....every moment evokes an emotion of a different kind. The greatest touch is the one that you feel. You might not see it, you might not hear it, but your heart feels it. That is the touch that you have to look out for.

Whatever your cross,
Whatever your pain,
There will always be sunshine,
After the rain...

Perhaps you may stumble,
Perhaps even fall,
But God's always ready,
To answer your call...

He knows every heartache,
Sees every tear,
A word from His lips,
Can calm every fear...

Your sorrows may linger,
Throughout the night,
But suddenly vanish,
In dawn's early light...

The Savior is waiting,
Somewhere above,
To give you His grace,
And send you His love...

Whatever your cross,
Whatever your pain,
"God always sends rainbows...
After the rain..."

-Anon

STOMP OUT!

Oh boy...secured the tickets. To keep talking about buying the tickets and to actually purchase them are two different things. Ask me for I know.

This time though its finally purchased. And so I shall be catching STOMP when they arrive in Dubai.

Speaking of which, it is nice to know such quality shows are making its way into the city of Dubai. Dubai has always been trying to get into the big league bandwagon but when it came to entertaingment, they really lacked the quality inspite of the quantity. However with CIRQUE DE SOLEIL coming into town earlier this year and now STOMP clan also making its precense felt, we know that Dubai is keen Keen to watch, keen to entertain.

Now, back to the show of the moment. STOMP Yes, definitely a percussion extravaganza not to be missed. So ppl around Dubai, make sure you grab your tickets for this one.Meanwhile, I shall rest in peace now that I have the tickets, that is until the actual date. The show opens in Dubai from Oct 18-25. For more details http://www.timeoutdubai.com/dubai/artandculture/events/review.php?id=5958

And so the Journey Begins

In he strolled knowing not
knowing not what lies await
For he knows the voices shall come
come and show him the ways
the way to mend soulds,
the way to touch hearts,
the way to pour out a tear,
the way to bring on a smile
and so the journey goes, and in this while
amidst the lines, amidst the words
you find the answers
...for everyone does....eventually!

But not until you stroll in
knowing not what lies await!