3 am and am still working.....

The project is in 'slog overs' stage and I am falling apart. Right wrist, with repetitive stress injury, is becoming increasingly painful. Plus, the work, analysis, findings....everything is all over the place. I hope I can be alright to see the project through.......

After that.....I want to catch up on sleep. Long overdue!!!

I guess Tarun Tejpal considers Julian Assange as his role model!!! At least when it comes to sexual assaults

Misquoted!!!

"Expatriate Animesh Kumar, 33, from India said he sees City Hall workers patching up many potholes from time to time but it is usually a shoddy job, thus the recurrence"!!!!

I have been misquoted!!! I never said that!!! I had in fact praised the overall infrastructure and management but I guess that was not a good read!!! Is there a lawyer in my friend list?

http://www.nst.com.my/streets/central/mont-kiara-pothole-causes-massive-traffic-jams-1.405621

Someone was taking a pic of a pot hole in Mont Kiara. I found it amusing and took this pic of the photographer. He and his team noticed that. Turned out that they were journalists for a local newspaper. They interviewed me and asked me about the pot hole!!!! Told them that I didnt put it there!!!

If you dont think that Sachin Tendulkar deserves the Bharat Ratna then #aapchutiyehain

Medical Tourism

India....am coming. Short trip and largely unplanned. I am not sure if I will be able to meet everyone or not. Am travelling to get medical check-ups done. Donno if treatment can be accommodated in the same trip or not. Looking forward to meeting you Ranchi. Please do not be too cold. Please understand that I have stayed in KL and South India in last 13 years. I dont have any winter clothing. And people of my dimensions do not get them easily. So please have mercy.

Cut the crap

Amidst all the crap from certain people, I do agree that Major Dhyanchand equally deserves the Bharat Ratna. I have said that whenever I have expressed that Sachin deserves the honor. The two were on top of their sports and were a class apart. 

Other names, I believe, are not quite there. Bindra did win us an Olympic Gold but that we cannot say that he is much better than Gagan Narang. Vishwanathan Anand did win a lot of tournaments and was the world champion for several years. He does present a strong case but his case is still not as strong as that of Sachin and Major Dhyanchand. He did not have to deal with the expectations of a billion people. And he was not under constant scrutiny of the media. 

And yes, the government did tweak the system to give Bharat Ratna to Sachin Tendulkar but that is the kind of respect he commands and deserves. I strongly believe that the government has finally done something right.

So, I do not agree with the nonsensical crap being shared by few people. If you want to gain some visibility by criticizing Sachin, it just shows your class. I am glad that such people are not many.....at least in my friend list. 

INS Vikramaditya, an aircraft carrier, is finally here!!!

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/After-5-year-delay-Navy-gets-INS-Vikramaditya/articleshow/25911949.cms

There is a little bit of Raj Thakeray, Digvijay Singh in a lot of people. Subah subah benjo mood kharaab kar rahe hain

Frost & Sullivan Automotive Team (2012)

D-Wall-E

The last section looks extremely funny.....I dont think ToI intended it in a funny way but that is a question a lot of people must be asking 

'Former' India Cricketer, Sachin Tendulkar becomes the first sportsman to be bestowed with the country's highest civilian honour, Bharat Ratna 

Body is succumbing to the unhealthy lifestyle and completely crumbling. Frequent chest pains, severe dizziness, headache, nausea, achilles tendonitis, repetitive stress injuries, hypertension.......and what not. Am often told that you do not need to give 100% on everything. I have always found this strange and funny. But I guess its high time that I start finding that balance.  

Play Time

Two of the biggest regrets in my life are (a) not buying that INR 25,000 ticket for 02 Apr 2011 and (b) not buying the ~65K Mumbai flight ticket for this weekend — feeling ashamed.

इस शाम वोह रुखसत का समाँ याद रहेगा,

वोह शहर, वोह कूचा, वोह मकान याद रहेगा,

हम भूल सके हैं ना तुझे भूल पायेँगे,

तू याद रहेगा हाँ हमें याद रहेगा

What an emotional speech. Thank You Sachin for everything......And, thank you Wankhade for showing so much love and support. Today, I forgive you for what you did 2,799 days back

GOD's Last Speech: On the day of his retirement

"Friends please settle down, I'll get more emotional! It's hard to believe my wonderful journey is coming to an end. I've a list of names to thank. The first is my father, who passed away in 1999. Without his guidance I wouldn't be standing in front of you. he said 'chase your dreams, don't give up, the path will be difficult.' I miss him today. My mom, I don't know how she managed a naughty child like me. She just prayed and prayed from the day I started playing the game. For four years I stayed with my uncle and aunt when in school, they treated me like their own son. My eldest brother Nitin doesn't like to talk ,much but he said, whatever you do, I know you will give 100%. My first cricket bat was presented to me by my sister Savita. She still continues to fast while I bat. Ajit my brother - We have lived this dream together, he sacrificed his career for me, he took me to Achrekar sir first. Even last night he called me to discuss my dismissal. Even when I'm not playing we will still be discussing technique. If that hadn't happened, I would have been a lesser cricketer.

"The most beautiful thing happened to me when I met Anjali in 1990. I know that being a doctor there was a big career in front of her. But she decides that I should continue playing and she took care of the children. Thanks for bearing with me for all the nonsense I've said (Anjali wipes tears). Then the two precious diamonds of my life Sara and Arjun. I've missed out on several birthdays, holidays. I know for 14-16 years I've not spent enough time with you. But I promise you I will spend the next 16.

"My inlaws - I've discussed several things with them. The most important thing they did was allow me to marry Anjali. In the last 24 years my friends have made terrific contributions. They have been with me while I was stressed. They have been with me even at 3am when I was injured. Thanks for being there for me.

"My career started when I was 11. I was extremely delighted to see Achrekar sir in the stands. I used to ride on his scooter and play two matches a day. Sir took me along to make sure I played. On a lighter note, Sir never said 'well played' because he didn't want me to be complacent. You can push your luck now, Sir, since I'm not playing cricker anymore.

"I started my career here in Mumbai. I remember landing from NZ at 4am and playing a Ranji game the next day. The BCCI was fantastic from my debut. Thanks to the selectors. You were right with me making sure my treatment was taken care of.

"Thanks to all the senior cricketers who have played with me. We see on the screen Rahul, VVS, Sourav, Anil who is not here. All the coaches. I know when MS presented the 200th Test cap, I had a message to the team - I said we are all so proud to be representing the nation. I hope to continue to serve the nation with dignity. I have full faith that you will serve the country in the right spirit.

I will be failing in my duty if I didn't thank the doctors who have kept me fit. Given the injuries I have suffered. They have treated me in odd hours.

My dear friend the late Mark Mascarenhas. I miss him. My current management team WSG, for continuing what Mark has done. Someone who has worked closely with me for 14 years is my friend Vinay Nayudu.

"The media has backed me a lot, since my school days. Even today. Thank you. Thanks to the photographers for capturing those moments.

"I know my speech has become long. I want to thank people who have flown in from different parts of the world. I want to thank my fans from the bottom of my heart. "Sachin, Sachin" will reverberate in my years till I stop breathing."

बड़े सुकून से रुखसत तो कर दिया उनको,
फिर उसके बाद, मोहब्बत ने बस इंतेहां कर दी

(Copied from somewhere)

I would not mind talking to you. Yes, there are a few things that I did not like but that was years back. Yes, I still believe that I did have a point but how does it matter anymore. Yes, I do agree that I may have hurt you as well but that is what happens in/after an unpleasant episode. 

But, I do not know what to say when I call you. I cannot talk just for the sake of talking. That would be so awkward. I do not know whether you have something to say or not. You used to call whenever there was something.....now there are formal looking mails here and there. I cannot be fake in any kind of relationship so I cannot call up and talk about trivial things.

Till the time we have something to say to each other.........

That straight drive off Sammy reminded me of some of the most memorable and joyous moments of last 24 years of my life. It was a privilege watching and idolizing you Sachin. I do not care whether you score a century tomorrow or not (though that would indeed be icing on a very large cake). Just have a good time in the middle. Lets all of us enjoy....till it lasts. And as Jim Carrey said to Meryl Streep, God bless you as you have blessed us and as he has blessed us through you #YehDilMaangeMore

Gu Monning

Sikke pe Sikka

The end is near...... sun raha hai na tu...ro raha hun main.....

Met Mr. Sugato Sen, Deputy Director General of Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), in the 4th International Automotive Conference Kuala Lumpur. He painted an absolute gloomy picture of the Indian economy and a depressing picture of the Indian automotive market. He however sounded optimistic about positive changes after the next elections. I hope that truly reflects the general mood and expectations of industries in India 

इससे पहले की ज़िन्दगी तुम्हे खा जाए,
तुम ज़िन्दगी को पी जाओ

Before the start of the first test match, West Indies skipper Darren Sammy said that they are here to spoil Sachin Tendulkar's party.

And he succeeded in doing so. Snatched away an entire innings from Sachin!!

Will miss you Sachin

Having a Ball(oon)

@ Genting Highlands

My fav....Inari Kanimayo

Family

Madam Ananya