Anand caught Natarajan bowled HariharanThis happened when I was in 7th or 8th standard. Hariharan (fondly known as Manaa in my family) bowled a rank full toss and Anand heaved it towards the mid-wicket boundary.  I looked at the ball travelling towards me with morbid fear.  It was a full blooded hit.  How was I ever going to hold on to it?  I had ( Read more... )

the knowledge and preparation of the quiz master.  The amount of relevant information that a quiz master can convey with every question is one of the most important features of a successful quiz.  I was at a spectacular soccer quiz today.  I don't follow soccer but super visuals, interesting questions and lot of trivia with each question made it

Caught up with my college mates palanidaran, thanix, Olu, Prathap, SK, BK, Senthil (Seattle), Thiruvel (Chennai) and Manivel (Chennai) at Bangalore.  We just had an awesome time.  We only played indoor cricket.  Prathap and Olu raised a hue and cry for every ball bowled or batted.  It just made the day more memorable.  Pitch catch, double gaaji, bhongu, la-ball, ( Read more... )

Just saw Federer win the Wimbledon for the third consecutive time. This man is God. It is total bliss to watch him wield the tennis racquet. I would pay anything to watch him at Wimbledon (live from the stands ofcourse). He might end up as the greatest to have ever played tennis. And yes, he is just 3 months older than me.

Update: Roddick pays ( Read more... )

Though I have literally stopped following cricket now-a-days, this article comparing and contrasting two great Aussie bowlers, Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne, makes a nice read.