Whats wrong being called a GOD?

Well the past week has been a great one in the history of Indian sports and specially Cricket. The demigod of Cricket aka Sachin Tendulkar has left no stone unturned while playing the game and writing his name in the history books.
For those of you who aren't aware, he scored 200 runs in an ODI which always seemed to lure him and everyone else and critics and his fellow colleagues says that no one would have deserved it more.
Some points to note which may not go to the history books: -
1) Most Facebook status messages that day and for days to come belonged to Sachin and pronounced him GOD. Some of those didn't agree to it and feel that he is over-hyped, playing for himself and there is not much in a sport to declare someone god.
2) The servers of the site cricinfo.com was crashed due to the hits they received that day for the record Sachin made and they interesting honor him with the records saying... Only you can do this and really, only he could have done it!!

The critics poured in and rather than honoring his achievements they said that he doesn't deserve to be called a god or demigod, he is doing it for himself, many people are choosing cricket and wasting their careers.

Well to me it seemed like what he has done only god can do!!! A man who holds almost every record which is there in ODI's and yet after playing for 20 years he has never given up. He still looks that young like he was 20 years ago and he is just improving on himself all the time. Who else has done it consistently for 20 years??? Any single player who do it would be given the status of god!!

Well the point is that its just not Cricket and thats why he is given that staus. I guess every sports fan does this to anyone who succeeds in sports. Isn't Roger Federer called the god of tennis? or Ayrton Sena holds the same status in F1 or Madonna or Pele in football?
There are many who have done wonders in the respective sports they played and they didn't just play it for themselves. They did it for their country, their people and its a tremendous achievement which should be celebrated and every fan has the right for call them god or even above god if they want to.

Someone said that there are many people who give up their carriers or waste themselves playing galli(street) cricket as they want to aspire to play in the national team and become like Sachin. Well whats wrong in that?
Firstly, everyone cant be successful otherwise we would have no measures of success.
Second, everyone has one idol, dont we? We all want to do really good or want to be successful in whatever profession we are. But are we all successful if you look at that measure of success? Are we all at the pinnacle of our profession? No!!! But those people have and thats the reason they are admired, prayed, idolized and lived as...

We shall also stop comparing achievements in a ladder, for a man an achievement could be scoring a single goal in a college football match, or for that matter feeding his family of four, or may be bringing smiles to some children across the streets by offering them some ice-cream to eat. An achievement is for an individual and when that achievement is so big, it needs to be hyped coz everyone cant achieve the same and they shall be idolized for others to look forward to.

A single man who brings joy to 100 billion people in a country of 130 bn people with his masterstroke is no one else but GOD because I see no other occasion when we all come together and smile for a single cause, cheer for a single cause and enjoy for a single cause!!!
As I said before... Everyone's world is limited and so is god nowadays and so is such joy!! so stop criticizing, be a part of it if you want or ignore if thats the best you can do!!!

Lets stop honoring those achievements whether its in any sports and understand that playing the sports takes more from your body. Its a short term profession where you cant last forever and body is going to give up someday or other. Whatever heights they achieve during those years, they shall be well deservingly applauded for the same.

P.S. As I was writing this post, The Hockey World Cup 2010 has begun and India have beaten their arch rival Pakistan with a scoreline of 4-1 comfortably.
P.S. I am not trying to hurt anyone's belief of god so If you feel that then I apologize in advance.

Dream & Reality

Today Morning I woke up with a dream... A dream that am married and its early morning, my wife is sleeping and I am making a cuppa tea for her and she is very happy when she wakes up. I wasnt scared with making tea for her or because she is happy, but for the sheer dream! :D

I guess this is too much of working. I was working till 2am in morning and then woke up at 6.45 and 1st thing... no prizes for guessing, checking office mails! :P

To surprise myself, my today morning ginger-black pepper tea is without sugar, cutting calories! :P

Then read the news that only Maharashtra domicile would be driving taxi in Mumbai... Why?
If this is the case then I would never be working here in US, neither am a citizen, nor a domicile. I have never understood the fact that why do we try to define boundaries to the world? Just because we live in certain area, do we own it? It is totally politically motivated, to get more votes from the poor people of Maharashtra. Now the black rates for getting a domicile would go up, all the things would still remain the same!

Someone rightly said... As we are growing, our hearts are shrinking.

Lets pray for the people of Haiti those who have died, lost their homes or dear ones in the massive quake earlier this year. My heart also goes for the poor people who are suffering in Hyderabad because of demand for a new state, or in Pakistan who are dying because of bomb blasts or in Iraq. Too much of pain is there in this world. I try my best to bring the smile back on their faces. Request you too to donate for poor people of Haiti if possible. Lets do what we can... and atleast not say but make this world a better place to live. Amen!


P.S. The tea doesnt taste as bad as i thought it would be! :D

I miss my BLOG!

I miss writing really. Coming to my blog and putting down all my thoughts. I really miss doing all this. Sometime i come and just write and leave the post unpublished. There are atleast 50 posts written by me in the past which are left unposted, coz it only makes sense to me and it wont make sense to you.

My blog was actually my biggest friend at a time. They say that when u feel lonely then u should go to someone special and say all the things u want to... Dil halka ho jaata hai! and thats what my blog used to do for me. I used to say everything out here and then I would feel good. This is another one of those days when I realized how much lonely i feel and how much i need this special place to write and say whatever I want to.

There are a lot of things i have to write read and express... yet i cant! but i will ... soon!

Miss ya blog and miss ya all!
Cheers!

Why Love?

Why do we love?
Isn't it a difficult one to answer... lol!!

May be we love coz we need love, or may be love coz we have a heart, or may be love coz we like someone, or may be love coz we feel we are compatible, or may be we love coz we want someone to love us...

Reasons may be many, but one thing i can say is that we all want to be loved... or should i say most, coz some may take offence!! :D

Some of us love irrespective of what they get in return... or shall they expect returns? yes i guess everyone does, saying that we dont want to be loved back is ideal... i think even god wants to be loved!! ;)

I dream too much... and moreover i dream too much about love. I just want to settle down on a lakeside in a small house may be with my love... where i can just admire her beauty in a perfect natural setting!! :D
ya ya.. i dream too much!! :P

I still miss those miss calls on my cell, some msgs which change the whole day or may be someone smiling on the phone and saying few words to u which make ur day...

Sometimes i feel even i want to be loved, is that wrong :P ... read a post today on some blog which made me realize that what I am missing... and today after ages i remembered my Ex... may be those were good days... atleast i were loved!! :D

P.S. Dont comment if you cant say something very very good!! :P

The Politics of Sports

Elections are here... and how do you know??
When you watch the news and see the accusations just increased by parties...
When you look around and find out the posters of various parties...
When you see any Neta(politician) visiting your area...

But this is not about elections, we will deal with it later...

Its about the politics over sports... A country of 1 billion and how many medals do we produce? I guess 3-5 every Olympics (i know its exaggeration), and still no one listens to it ( the cry of sportsmen). One Vijander Singh wins a bronze and he stops playing sport and get more active in Modeling and Body Show business. Well, not his blame, but he knows that if he wants a good future, this is the only way to do it in the country which only plays to the administrators and not the sportsmen.

A Mr Gill named person runs the IHF and another someone Mr Politician runs IOA (Olympic association) and when one smart minded Mr Modi runs a show in cricket, everyone calls him a politician... IRONY, isnt!!

A country where I cant find a good swimming pool in my area, leave the sports complex apart, how are we supposed to produce talent, by asking them to swim in the dirtiest of the rivers around? and may be then die with some allergy or may be what i dont know...

A sports person earns what, less than me i must say... but the glory he brings to the nation is unimaginable and also a big contribution to the society. In the end he gets a beating if he performs bad in one game being axed from squad and the man who runs the show (poor poor show) as administrator for years... he is awarded with some Ratna for his outstanding commitment... commitment to what? himself? the money he sees there? the power he has? or his age as he knows he isnt good enough to do anything else???

And then comes... Sports vs Elections... obviously Elections are there to take place... whos saying NO to it???
But the question is because of one bad incident in Pakistan, Are we gonna be so afraid and keep thinking that this may happen here too??
Then do we think the same about Mumbai 26/11 or the train blasts? Do we stop traveling or staying in a hotel just coz such has happened?

And then they say... It may hurt the whole prospect of India arranging Commonwealth... oh ya? Do you have the infrastructure... do u have the grounds? What do you have I should ask... You build the hostel for athletes on the banks of Yamuna which is risky and prone to earthquake... you could have atleast stopped that as it was in your hands... Isnt?

Now the IPL has moved out of the country because our country's politicians cant provide adequate security to both... What do you want to say, we arent able enough... being the 3rd largest force in the world, we arent able enough??
Cant be do some management here to show to the world that everyone is safe here... I believe it... so when will you start believing it Mr Politician??

When will you free sports from politics????

After a long lull

Firstly, Sorry for not being active for so long now. I was damn busy first and then was at home at Diwali and then again in Nov for 10 days for marriages of two of my best friends (rather 3 ;) )!!!

No to update you guys, life is a lot happening these days. There is loads of work and so I dont get the time to be active on bloggersville that much. The past few days were quite exciting as i was traveling across Rajasthan and Delhi. I attended a friends marriage at Ajmer and the Shaadi ka Mandap(set) was amazing. There was a natural waterfall in the background. I just loved the place.


From there we went to Pushkar, the place where the only temple of Brahma is located and the place which is known as "the most sacred place" for Hindus.
The trip was amazing and the number of foreigners was more than anything else in the world.



I spent 4 days in my home town Jaipur then, and believe me, it was amazing and I had loads of fun. Luckily Mom's B'day was on 26th November (same day a very dear blog friend had her b'day... Anvita, wish u once more!!). I celebrated mom's b'day and everyone was happy. All my near and dear ones were present and they thought it was more of a party for my surprise engagement, which supposedly was not the case!! :P
The birthday took a tool on my pocket, as i gifted a new cell, a birthday cake and the whole party was sponsored by me!!! :D

Then went to Delhi for Sudipt-Swati's Marriage, and spent three days there. The marriage was fun. I have already updated you guys about their engagement which took place in May. The sangeet was on Friday and it was fun... we danced and danced and danced!! :D
I mean we literally danced too much.. it was so much fun!!!


Then was the day of marriage where again we had fun... more friends from my MBA school joined in and we had amazing time. Ustad Amjad Ali Khan came, but i was waiting for Viru (Sehwag) and he didn't come.

Came back to Pune on Monday(1-Dec) and then there was bomb hoax in the office and we all had to leave the building early. I was anyways still working from home! :P

In the midst of all this, I kept watching the bad news about Mumbai & Taj... I just hope things will be better soon. I salute to all the martyrs and pray that all those who suffered and died, may they all rest in peace.

I am back and will update you more soon...

A Tribute~~~

A small tribute to a tall man.... Gandhi (its his anniversary today)!!!

Hindi

English

कैसा वो समय था इंसान मर रहा था खून की थी बारिश हर कतरा डर रहा था खड़ा रहा अटल वो लेकर के एक लाठी डिगा न सकी उसको तो फिर गोलियों की आंधी सच्चाई और अहिंसा यही था उसका नारा एक धोती मे जिसने हम सबका जीवन सँवारा गाँधी था या महात्मा ये उसको ना पता था दिल मे तो उसके खाली देशभक्ति ही भरा था सोचा था उसने भारत एक देश ऐसा होगा इंसान ही रहेंगे ना भेद कोई होगा हिंदू हो या हो मुस्लिम वो प्यार ही करेंगे ईद के आने पर भी दीए भी जलेंगे क्या ऐसा था वो भारत जो उसने भी बुना था प्राणों की देके आहुति हर ईंट को चुना था गोली ना मर सकी जिसको... ना मार सके हिंदू मुस्लिम हर वक्त मर रहा है वो आपने ही आदर्शो के साथ रोता होगा वो भी आज देख कर ये नंगा नाच आदर्शो का तिरस्कार और इंसानियत का बलात्कार दो माला फिर चढ़ जायेगी समाधी भी पुत जायेगी गाँधी के नाम पर फिर एक भाषण भी दे दिया जाएगा मगर क्या याद रखोगे तुम उसके आदर्शो की धुन सच्चाई और अहिंसा ये है गाँधीगिरी के गुन ये है गाँधीगिरी के गुन....

how was the time humans were dying blood was raining every bit was scared he stand still then with his Stick he wasnt scared the with the storm of bullets Truth and Ahimsa those were his principles in one piece of cloth he changed the life of us all Gandi or Mahatma he didnt know it in his heart only patriotism was there he think of India will be a country where people will live without any differences hindu or muslim they will only love on the Eid too there will be Diyas(lighting) was this this India he wove with others sacrificing his life he put every piece together bullet couldnt kill him nor did the riots but he is dying every moment with his principles he must be crying looking at this ruined state principles being demolished and rape of humanity flowers will again be showered memorial will again be painted on the name of Gandhi one more speech will be given But are you going to remember the motto of his principals Truth and Ahimsa(non-voilence) are the features of Gadhigiri are the features of Gadhigiri...

And Happy Eid to everyone... time to celebrate!!! :)
Have fun... Cheers!!!!

Happy Birthday Anjuli

Today is the birthday of Anjuli , so Heres wishing her many many happy returns of the day!!!





May god gives you whatever you wish for...!!!

Enjoy this day and have a blast in Toyland!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!

Cheers!!!

एक टूटी हुई खूबसूरत तस्वीर हूँ

This poem is written by a very dear friend of mine, and I took the permission from her to post it here on my blog simply because I loved it!!!


कहते हैं की खुदा ने मुझे बड़ी फुर्सत में बनाया है,

मेरे हर अंग को उसने अपने हाथों से तराशा है।

दुनिया मेरी खूबसूरती की उपमाएं देती है,

मेरे हुस्न पर ताकतें लड़ उठती हैं।

पर मुझे मेरे अपनों ने लूट लिया है,

मुझे छलनी कर तन्हा छोड़ दिया है।

मेरे आँसू, मेरे दर्द को कोई समझता नही है,

मेरी गमगीन हालत पर कोई तरस नहीं खाता

हर रोज़ मेरी नुमाइश होती है,

पर कोई खरीददार नहीं आता।

प्यार का वादा सब करते हैं लेकिन,

उसे निभा कोई नहीं पता।

मैं दुसरो के लिए ख्वाइश हूँ, जन्नत हूँ,

अपनों के लिए गर्त हूँ।

सालों से लड़ रहीं हूँ अपनी खुशी के लिए,

पर अब टूट चुकी हूँ।

इंतज़ार है ऐसे रकीब का, जो अपना बना ले, गले से लगा ले।

मैं इंतजार में हूँ...

मैं एक टूटी हुई खूबसूरत तस्वीर हूँ,

मैं काशमीर हूँ।

She writes here --> Happy Soul

Note: - Havent taken her permission yet for the hindi translation, as she approves it will be up!!! :)

Ganesha... My Life Line!!

I dedicate this post to Ganesha. He is my best god and there was a time, when I was in crisis and I know that he pulled me out of it all. He is my Ishta Dev and given me a lot in this life. 

Ganesha, I love you God!! :)

Happy Ganesh Chaturthi Folks!!! 

P.S. There is another post just below this, so check that one too!! 

Its Cindy's B'day Today!!!

It's Pallavi aka Cinderella aka Ella's Birthday today...

So let us wish her many many happy returns of the day!!!


May god gives you whatever you wish for... and hopefully u have a party ready for us tonite!!! :D

Wish you and your guy a lot of happiness!!!

Enjoy this day and have a blast!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!

Cheers!!!

दीदार

Dedicated to a very dear Friend... :)


गालों की रंगत हमने देखी नही
आंखो की मस्ती भी देखी नही
लबो का चलना हमने देखा नही
देखा है बस तेरा यह इठलाना

नज़रे हैं बेताब हमारी
कान भी हैं बेकरार
करते हैं बस तेरा
और तेरा ही इंतज़ार

तेरे हुस्न के दीदार को
दिल भी बेकरार है
तेरे होठों से सुनने की
हमे फिर भी आस है

करते हैं इंतज़ार हम
तेरे दीदार का
कहेंगे क़यामत से भी
थोड़ा इंतज़ार कर

आने वाला है हुस्न वो
जिसका इंतज़ार था
पुरी होंगी हसरते
जब उसका दीदार होगा

जिंदगी के आईने मैं
सब कुछ साकार होगा
मरने या जीने का हमे
न कोई एहसास होगा

धड़कने रुक सी गई होंगी
जिंदगी थम सी गई होगी
और उसके हुस्न से
पूरे चाँद का दीदार होगा

Sweet Something...

I have been thinking
all of you
all about you
nothing but you

I think
u amuse me
u please me
all for good

when i confide
all in you
what i get is
calmness with hue

u know me
know me all
with my past
n my songs

but when i
think of you
what excites me
is all of you

all of you
and ur verses
a lil writeup
n some cues

yes i do
i fight with you
coz its fun
figthin wit you

u r the one
who provokes me
and my thoughts
to fit into me

you know
you call it crush
and lil flirting
with all fun

but i know
i respect u
i adore u
my dear friend

i love to do
all the pranks
pull ur leg
with a lil tang

when u said
u tested mine
my reactions
i was surprised

was it all
all for real
or you still
dont believe me

but i know
as u said
as u promise
u know me a lil

i love ur words
ur talks
ur smile
n lil twinkle

I dont know
what seasons fold
future beholds
all for us

But yes i know
u r precious
as a friend
all to me

yes i know
u r special
less not more
real like anything...

Image Courtesy: - ABCE Cards

Smile...

This is the one I scribbled long time back and put it in one of my posts too. But guess this is the time when i should put it again...

Girl o' Girl
Let me make you happy
By giving roses
and make you smile
but thinking
all the time
is this what will
make you happy
really happy
giving up
all your tide
giving up
all for me
all your life
thinking it will
make me smile!!!

---

This is another one which i wrote for one of my blogger friend, and guess after reading her latest post Stairway To Heaven, I dont think i have words to comment there or rather m speechless... but i want you to read the same poem not for the reason that everything happens for good, but because there will be a new morning and a new beginning...
I dont care whether it sounds good or not with the translation, but the translation goes along as it is for you...

घनघोर अँधेरा छाया है (its a blackout)
चारो और सन्नाटा है (There is silence around)
न कोई पंछी है (no birds)
न कोई आवाजे (no sounds)
हर तरफ़ है तो (if anything is there)
बस कालिमा और कालिमा (its only darkness)
डर लगता है मुझे (i m afraid of)
अपने आप से (myself)
कैसे बचूंगा मे (how m gonna survive)
ऐसी काली रात से (frm dis black night)
हवाएँ चल रही है (wind blowing)
तेज़ बहुत तेज़ (faster n faster)
दरवाज़े बज रहे हैं (doors r makin noise)
हर तरफ़ के (frm everywhere)
क्या ऐसा ही है वक्त मेरा (is dis my presnt)
चांदनी नही वापस होगी(no moonlit will com bak)
तारो की रौशनी की (stars shine)
क्या नही वापसी होगी(won't come back )

पर हर काली रात के बाद (but after every dark night)
एक सुबह आती है (there is a morning)
और सूरज की नई किरणे (new sunrays)
कुछ नया पैगाम लाती है (bring new msg)
एक नया सवेरा (a new morning)
एक नई सुबह (a new morning)
एक नई शुरुआत (a new beginning)
जिंदगी की (of life)...

I say...

Pain and journey never ends...its just tat u have to forget it, begin a new chapter, take a new path, thinking of another journey...

Take Care Girlie!!!