Twenty-Twenty Cricket- is it The Real Cricket, Too Much of Twenty- Twenty Cricket - is it putting Test Cricket in Danger

The market of twenty-twenty cricket is booming. Twenty twenty cricket was played in the domestic circuits of South Africa and England. It is a relatively new item in the subcontinent.
First T-20 world cup was held in South Africa in 2007. India sent the team to participate without the big guns like Sachin tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Saurav Ganguli and Anil Kumble. Who would have then thought that India will be the eventual winner! Next year in 2008, Indian Premier League started and the rest was history. Three world cups in four years( third one to be held in April-May '2010 in West Indiz) and three editions of IPL(2008-10) has taken T-20 cricket to its peak.
Problem is that too much cricket is putting the test cricket in danger, according to some cricket experts. Young cricketers do not learning proper techniques. The classy charm of test cricket is lost to the instant entertainment of T-20.

Why T-20 cricket is so popular?

* Duration is much shorter. It perfectly suits with the modern generation.

* Entertainment is at its very best. Actually it is a cocktail of cricket and entertainments.

* Big hitting (fours & sixes) are seen more frequently in T-20.

What are the drawbacks of T-20 cricket?

* Power hitting is more important than technique.

* Its an absolutely batsman dominated game. Bowlers are more prone to get a stick.

* The elegance and classic stroke play of test cricket is absent in T-20.

Test cricket is the real cricket. ICC should think how to protect and restore this original form of cricket. To much T-20 can actually destroy the beauty of this beautiful game and turn it to something like Baseball!

Disaster Management in Kolkata- Are We Ready

On 23rd march 2010, a fierce fire broke out at a multi storied building named Stephen Court in Kolkata. 43 invaluable lives are lost. The role of concerned disaster management organizations have been severely criticized. The over all pandemonium has raised a lot of questions: Are we really ready for any such disasters!
No, unfortunately we are not! Otherwise many of those agonizing deaths could have been stopped.

What are the loopholes that need to be repaired?
[This article is not about to criticize the lack of awareness and efficiency of concerned authorities, but to highlight the infrastructural problems of our beloved city]

* Kolkata is a very old city. Its area has been increased without any proper planning. Many of its high rise buildings are also very old and not properly maintained.

* Lack of space- Total road area of Kolkata is only 6% whereas in case of Delhi, it is around 25%. Due to lack of roads and vacant spaces, its very difficult to move quickly in case of emergency.

* Lack of water source: The only sufficient water source is the river Ganges which is flowing on the western side of the city. At the heart of the city, source of water is scanty and sporadic.

* Lack of modern equipments- In case of fire in a multistoried building, equipments like jumping cushion or emergency escape chute are urgently needed and life saving. In high rise building of Delhi or Mumbai, 'Emergengy Escape Chute' are kept which is not the scenarioin Kolkata.

Hope the authorities will look after the shortcomings to make the city a safer place!

India in Twentyfirst Century- is it Going in Right Direction , Indian Economy and Development- What Lies Ahead

India is the largest democratic country in the world. India is growing thick and fast. Indian economy is becoming more and more developed day by day. Some exparts claim that India will soon become a super power like USA or Chaina. But are all these reflect the true story? What is the real picture in front of us?

Let us consider some unpleasant sides:

* Inflation is a real problem before the Indian economy. Steep rise of price of essential commodities is causing concern in the lives of millions of Indian population.

* Illiteracy- After 60 years of our independence, a huge percentage of our population is not literate. A true democracy is possible only in a country where literacy is high.

* Population Explosion- The population of India will be highest in the world overtaking Chaina in near future. It will not be easy, if not impossible to provide food , habitat and job to such huge no. of people.

* In an attempt to provide residence to all and setting industry, amount of forest and agrecultural land is rapidly diminishing. It will hamper our environment and could resulted in scarcity of food.

* So many races, cultures and languages in our country is not making the life of our administrators easier. Alwys there is a chance of clash of interests. 'Unity in diversity' is probably best suited in books.

* Terrorism- Now a days it is a global problem, but India is heavily affected by terrorist attacks different times. We had lost our two prime ministers which is a great loss for our country.

* Political instabitity- Over last 20 years, there are some unstable/ semi-stable governments in the centre and many a state. Its unfortunate that we, the Indians can't form a stable govt. and it is a definite hindrance to our developments.

Fortunately, amidst all the problems and short-comings, India is marching forward. Lets not loose hope!

Examination Oriented Education System In India- Is It The Right Way, Success in Examinations- is it by Luck or by Chance

Education system in India is entirely examination oriented. Depth and vastness of knowledge is solely determined by the numbers one candidate is getting in an examination. One has to deliver whatever his/her preparation is within those limited period when exam is held, its as simple as that! Whether this is the correct method of judging a student is highly debatable but one cannot ignore the fact that it is the most important aspect of a student's life to do well in examinations. Its simply the question of his/her survival and everyone knows that survival of the fittest is the rule of nature. So to be the fittest, or at least fitter, one must know and follow some basic guidelines...........

* Every success( whether related to exams or not) depends on four 'S' : skill.....stamina.....strategy......strength. Only a genius may have all these. Others usually have one or two. You have to identify which is your strong point. Once you have identified it, you are one step ahead.

* Be systematic and disciplined in your approach. Prepare a routine and try to follow it .

* Hard work has no alternative . It has to give dividend in the long run.

* Enhance your concentration power. Meditation or yoga might help.

* 'All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy'. Relaxation is as important as your study. Give an hour or at least half to outdoor activities in open air or simply listening music.

* ' Practice makes a man perfect'. Practice, practice and more practice.......

* Keep faith in your ability. Don't disheartened by one or two temporary setbacks.

* Follow the advice of your teachers. They are experienced enough to give you proper guidance.

* ' Fortune favours the brave'. In exams( like every other steps of life), an 'x' factor is needed.You can call it luck. But you cannot do anything about it other than relying on that old proverb.

Best of luck to all!

Being A Woman- How Easy is That, Womanhood- What That Means And What Woman Should Know

Being a complete woman is not at all easy these days. Like Devi Durga, a modern woman has do perform several roles in her life. She has to be a daughter, she has to a mother, she has to be a wife, she has to look after her profession also. These days, woman are more and more coming in the front line, leading an institution, a state, or even a country also. But does every woman knows what a woman should know to be a woman!

* A WOMAN SHOULD KNOW......habit of staying alone is important. It reduces the dependency factor and brings freedom in her life.

* A WOMAN SHOULD KNOW......one looses her originality by following other blindly. Your beauty is in your hand. Be careful about what you are wearing and how much you can carry that.

* A WOMAN SHOULD KNOW......childhood is extremely short. One should come out of that memory once it is over. Other it can be painful.

* A WOMAN SHOULD KNOW......youth is for enjoyment but that period dosen't last forever. Its practical to admit s one grows older.

* A WOMAN SHOULD KNOW......one must have the courage to overcome whatever(quarrelling/outburst of temper) happens in life. If one continue to drag those, it can spoil any relationships.

* A WOMAN SHOULD KNOW......your life is in your and only your hand. You should be the only controller of your life.

* A WOMAN SHOULD KNOW......life is for living. Enjoy every moment of it.

* A WOMAN SHOULD KNOW......she is lucky to be a woman.Therefore she must march in paths of her life keeping her womanhood intact.

Depression- How to Cope with it, Depression- is it the Most Challenging Vice We Are Facing Modern Times

Depression: This is a very very common problem in our life in modern days. Every one of us have been depressed in some times of our lives. In fact, it is spreading like an epidemic.

What are the causes of depression:

* Nuclear Families- Husband wife one child ( may be a doggy sometimes). There are no buffers within family ( grandfather/ grandmother/uncle/aunt/ other cousins) like it was in older days.

* Broken Families- Number of broken marriages and divorces on the rise alarmingly. All these broken relationship leads to depression. Separation of parents causes severe stress and depression to the off-springs.

* Rat Race- A bit of rat race is going on every aspect of our life. All of us want to be no. 1 and also want our children to be no. 1 which is physically impossible.

* Pressure to Deliver and become Successful in life- if fulfilled, well and good; if not- again depression.

What does depression lead to:

* Loss of energy, lack of desire to work, loss of interest in life.

* Several psychological and functional problem.

* In extreme cases, it may lead to suicide also.

What can be the remedy from depression:

* One have to be practical in their approach towards life. Everyone can't be a genius and it is also not possible to become successful in every aspects of life.

* Live in joy and happiness. Listening music or watching movies or getting involved in some sort of sports may help.

* Regular exercises like Yoga or meditation may help.

* Going out for a short trip whenever there is some time is a very good diversion.

* Keep yourself engaged in some social work. Regular interaction with friends and relatives is very good for social bonding.

* If nothing works, then one should seek professional help like counselling.

Most Successful Cricket Captain of India, Who is the Best Cricket Captain of India- Saurav Ganguli or Mahendra Singh Dhoni

M.S.Dhoni- Under his captaincy India has won the T20 World Cup and that was just a beginning. He has won the one day series in Australia for the first time, very few teams had succeeded to beat Australia in their den. He was the man with the 'Midus Touch' in Indian Crichet. A supercool attitude, consistent performing ability under pressure and courage to take hard desicions whenever needed makes him one of the most successful captain of India, if not the most.



Saurav Ganguli: He is a truely wonderful captain. His aggresive intent and sharp cricketing brain has brought a new dimention to Indian Cricket.He had led India to most no. of wins(19) in test cricket. His memorable wins include test series win against Steve Waugh's Australia in 2001.Under his captaincy, India had beaten Inzamam's Pakistan in their own soil. Besides, he won the Champion's Trophy in Srilanka in 2002 and Natwest Trophy in England.



Kapil Dev- An inspirational captain, always led from the front. Under his captaincy, India has won the World Cup in 1983, the greatest ever win in Indian Cricket. He also led India to a famous test series win against Enland in England.



Sunil Gavaskar: A calculative and and determined captain, his greatest achievement was to win the Benson and Hezes world Championships in Asutralia in 1985.



Ajit Wadekar- He was the captain of Indian Cricket Team in early seventy. He really brought a revolution in Indian Cricket. It Was under his captaincy, India had defeated mighty West Indies and England for the first time.

Success- Is It Just By Chance, Secrets of Being Successful

In this wicked wicked world, there is always a grueling race for success. Everyone wants to become successful in life, thats one thing for sure. But some becomes successful and some are not! What could be the defining factors that makes a huge difference in our life?
Let us give it some thoughts:

* The courage and attitude to make a progress constantly. Many of the successful men has started their lives from zero, but all they have was courage to take risk and march forward.

* Constantly thinking about him/herself. This is the only way one can know his/her strength and weakness as well. Don't loose sleep on weakness. Once they are identified, they can be taken care of. But Knowing about the strong points are really big thing. Once one knows his/her strength, he/she is always one step ahead.

* There are some moments in life, when lady luck favours and there are some openings. One got to grab those opportunities in both hand. As simple as that!

* Learning from old mistakes. This is very important to become successful in life.If one don't learn from his/her mistakes and keeps on repeating same mistakes, in the end it could prove costly!

* Last but not the least, two things have no alternative in any field of life ( and will not be in future also)
** Hard Work and ** Honesty

Good Luck!

The Number of Earthquakes Are on The Rise- Time to Think

The number of earthquakes are alarmingly rising. In 2010, there are already 3 big earthquakes. In January there was a earthquake in Haiti with devastating casualties.In February, same thing happened in Chile. Thousands of people died and injured and houses, roads and other properties destroyed. In march, another earthquake shook Taiwan. An earthquake is one of the biggest natural calamities. Well built cities with all its infrastructures can be demolished within seconds. And one of the main concern is that even after getting advance warnings, we cannot prevent it.
But we can at least give some of our thoughts about the reasons which are causing the increase in the number of earthquakes.

* Deforestations- Unplanned cutting of trees are taking its toll. The balance in the nature is seriously disturbed. In hilly areas, its the trees that hold the earth firmly and prevent land slide/ earthquake.

* Taking out of excessive water from under the ground destroying the balance of different layers which are situated below the earth. Large cities are the main culprits. The more water is taken out, the area will be more to earthquakes.

* Building unplanned high rises irrespective of nature of earth.

* Scientists and researchers are looking for the relationship, if any, between global warming and increased no. of earthquakes.
Its time to be really concerned. Because the destruction and casualty are too massive to ignore!

Indian Hockey Team's Performance in World Cup in New Delhi- Will the Old Glory of Indian Hockey Will Ever Return

Indian Hockey Team is staying where it had been for last 30 years after winning the gold medal in Moscow Olympic in 1980. It was the last time when India won any major tournament. India beat Spain to win the gold. After that, 30 years has passed. Other countries have progressed and we are going backwards. As a result, the same Spain has drubbed us 5-2 in the ongoing world cup in Delhi. Though India has started its campaign brilliantly by defeating Pakistan 4-1 and avanged the defeat of 1982 Delhi Asian Games, in the next two games, it bowed down to Australia and Spain( both 5-2). There is not much hope left for our team in the rest of the tournament.
What may be the reasons so that we are not able to cope up with other top ranking teams:

* All the glamor and money is going the cricket way. So the young generation is not interested in coming to hockey.

* Lack of infrastructure- there is lack of enough astro-turf in major cities of our country, not to mention the smaller ones.

* Speed of the game has been increased tremendously. Indian players are finding it difficult to cope up with the speed and body fitness of Koreans and Western Countries.

* Certain rules of the game has been changed, which is also not helping our cause either.

* Lack of supply line. There is a village called Sansarpur in Punjab which alone has given India 14 Olympians so far. There is still not a suitable field where upcoming players can grow, not to mention an astro-turf. The results are showing.

The picture is not very bright. We can only hope and pray for Indian Hockey at the present moment.