Thursday, June 28, 2007

Wimbledon - Twenty O Seven...



Its that time of the year again...

Almost a month since French Open finished, its the last week of june...

So close in terms of geography but so far not only in nature but also spirit -> for one the nature of court but more importantly the people whose name features on the invitation to the Champions Ball...

As Im sure you would have guessed by now, I am talking about the Wimbledon...

Its almost amusing that only four guys have held both these Grand Slams in the same calender year. Wimbledon over years has had a trend of heralding the same guy year after year after year and whats more every subsequent guy has held it for a longer period than his predecessor...

The rain, cream and strawberries are an integral part of the whole deal is what they say, the almost century old history and the tradition that goes along with it and not to forget the exclusivity factor is what creates the whole legend that WIMBLEDON is...

It is claimed and with substantial evidence that there are only two ways to get a WIMBLEDON membership, the first being most of the existing members approving your candidature or the more easier option of winning the tournament...

It is again touted to be a l Nadal <-> Federrer l final again and I am backing RAFA to become the fifth player to hold both FRENCH and WIMBLEDON slams in the same year...

Signing off...

Thursday, June 14, 2007

F1 in INDIA, finally...

India has been awarded an F1 race, popularly known as Grand Prix...

A letter to this regard has been sent by Bernie Ecclestone (F1's kingpin) to Suresh Kalmadi (President of IOA)...

The first race would be stages in 2009, so its time to vroom...

Signing off...

Sivaji...

All set to watch SIVAJI tomorrow, cant wait...

Signing off...

Sunday, June 10, 2007

Blackle...


Google is an amazing invention, it has done a gazzilion amount of good to a lot of us (especially MBA grads, who cant even dream of attending the convo without help from Google and Wikipedia)...

At the postulation level it is a path breaking concept and a very plesant one at the tangible level...

It has a soothing white background, real easy on eyes...

Did you ever wonder what if the background was BLACK...

It has actually been researched and rather deeply at that, the findings suggest that if all the WHITE in google was to be converted to BLACK then the power consumption would reduce dratically, i will spare you the technicalities...

The bottom-line being BLACK Google is better than WHITE one, so 'what now' you ask ->

Ladies and Gentlemen -> www.Blackle.com -> the black google...

You can view it either by pasting the link or clicking on the title...

Signing off...

Vote for 'TAJ MAHAL'...



It is not everyday that we get a chance to have our say in shaping history...

this is one instance where you actually can actually alter the very meaning of the word 'wonder'...

Taj is already in the top ten with just 5% votes, but that is not sufficient, right up there is where we want it...

go ahead and vote for the symbol of love...

07/07/2007, is when the list would be revealed, so you have time -> go ahead, stand up for our TAJ...

lets make sure the world says in unison, 'WAH TAJ'...

you can either paste the below given URL or click on the title...

http://www.new7wonders.com/index.php?id=409&L=&L=0
or
u can even vote using ur cell phone.....
sms TAJ to 4567

Signing off...

Saturday, June 09, 2007

Social 'Animal'...

It is said and rather popularly so that man is a 'social animal'...

If only people stop interpreting it figuratively and ponder over its literal meaning, the mystery behind the three 'Os' will be revealed...

Before your hormone level start to soar, the three 'Os' that I am referring to are 'out of shape', 'over weight' and 'obese'...

There is tremendous hue and cry about the spike in the average weight of mankind in general and teenagers of developed countries in particular...

When was the last time that you saw an out of shape feline or a canine. An animal is designed to be on the move, be it to hunt or to protect itself from getting hunted...

Taking the point one step further, an out of shape animal is always a sick animal. It's sickness restricts its motion...

So by all means socialize but alongside also get your animal instinct to the fore...

Signing off...

Monday, June 04, 2007

Microsoft, SURFACE...



Is it a table, is it a television -> it is Surface...

Microsoft's latest offering, a table PC -> literally...

MS has come up with a touch screen PC that can be used by multiple users simultaneously...

Click on the title to reach the official website...

Signing off...

Will History repeat?



Setting -> French Open...

Year
=> Then -> 2003, Now -> 2007...

Players
=> Then -> Justine Henin-Hardenne & Serena Williams, Now -> Justine Henin & Serena Williams...

Stage
=> Then -> Semi-Final, Now -> Semi-Final...

Crowd Favourite
=> Then -> Serena Williams, Now -> Justine Henin...

Winner
=> Then -> Justine Henin, Now -> ???

My Prediction -> JUSTINE HENIN...




In 2003, Serena was unstopabbale both virtually and figuratively, she was three victorys away from picking her fifth consecutive grand-slam. This is when she ran in to Mauresmo in the quarters and blew her away, naturally this did not go well with the local crowd and they strongly rooted for Henin in the semis...

Serene had to bite dust against Henin and her walk of shame was amidst boos and jeers...

Now unlike then Henin is the favourite...

Signing off...