Big Big Sporting Night

Tonight its is one of the biggest sporting nights there is going to be in a short term future (at least). There are so many big events charted up for tonight. Golf, football, formula 1 (have stopped following it) - everything tonight.

First up - The Spanish League aka La Liga.....

Oh boy !!! such a big night for the top clubs. Anyone can win the league. There are three teams in contention. Real Madrid , Barcelona , Sevilla - anyone of them can wrap up what is arguably the most difficult league in the world. Going in to the final round of matches, Real and Barca are tied on same number of points with Real in the lead by the virtue of better head to head record against Barca ( In spain , it is about the better head to head record as against the goal difference method which is followed in EPL). Sevilla are in third position who are just two points back. Although , it is very difficult for Sevilla to be champs but not impossible. If both Real and Barca fail to beat their oppponents and Sevilla wins tonight , they are the champs. They have better head to head record against both their rivals. It would complete a terrific treble for the team who has already won the UEFA cup and the local cup competition - the King's Cup. But the favorites will be Real as their fate is in their own hands. Last week in La Liga was truly awesome. With all the teams drawing their games. At one point , Real were a goal back and Barca were looking good for a win but then in a freak few seconds , Barca were pegged back by Espanyol and Real scored an equalizer at Zaragoza. So watch out tonight for the crowning of the champions. Coverage on Star Sports from 0130 hrs.


Next Up - Final round of US Open Golf Championships.

Before writing anything just let show the the Leaderboard -

1 Baddeley Aus 72 70 70 +2
2 Woods US 71 74 69 +4
3 B Watson US 70 71 74 +5
3 Ames Can 73 69 73 +5
3 Rose Eng 71 71 73 +5
3 Casey Eng 77 66 72 +5
7 Cabrera Arg 69 71 76 +6
7 Stricker US 75 73 68 +6
7 Furyk US 71 75 70 +6
10 Appleby Aus 74 72 71 +7
10 Fasth Swe 71 71 75 +7
10 Toms US 72 72 73 +7

Can it get any better than this - Eldrick "Tiger" Woods going in the final round of a major just two shots back and a part of the final pairing. Although the "great" player hasnt won a major coming back from any kind of deficit going in to the final day , but you have to say that he is the favorite as the amount of experience he has compared to others who are in contention is so much more. He has been there and seen it all. If he wins this one , it will increase his tally of majors to 13 just 5 back Jack Nicklaus (18 majors) . I watched the third round last night and i have to say , he was just magnificent. It could have been a very very good round for him had his putter showed the touch he was showing off the tee. But nevertheless, he has put himself in a great position to win at Oakmont Country Club which is supposed to be the most difficult golf course in USA if not the world.
But not just Tiger , anyone else can win the open as the golf course is playing very difficult. anyone who has a good day today can. But my money will be on the Tiger. Watch out Tiger tee off tonight at 0030 hrs live on ESPN.

Finally Formula 1 - Hamilton again beats Teammate Alonso to Pole
This rookie Hamilton has gone crazy, pulling off such brilliant performances. This guy has finished every damn single race this season on the podium this season. He won his first grand prix last week in Montreal. Again , he is starting on pole. He has to be the favorite. Going is getting tougher for Double World Champ Alonso. His team mate is bettering him in every aspect of the game. But there is long way to go. So lets see what pans out. Catch live formula 1 action on Star Sports. Coverage begins 2130 IST.

Golf - - - - The BEST individual sport in the world

Golf - Its truly an awesome game. You need evrything from power to precision. I mean you got so many different shots to make. There are so many obstacles (if you call them so ) in form of sand bunkers , water hazards , roughs... etc.... The shots are never easy . You need different amount of power depending n where your ball is lying. This being the most beautiful (frustrating to some) part of the game - PLAY THE BALL AS IT LIES.

When i started writing on this topic , my purpose was just to write the rules... but now i think that if you are interested in the game, you wud be knowing the rules already . If you are not interested, you wont give a damn about it and if you want to learn it, there are many sites which can give you the playing rules. So my advice to all - Learn this game.. It is BEAUTIFUL.

Now, Why is golf not popular in India ?

Reasons -

1. Expensive - The game is darn expensive. A golf membership burns such a big hole in your pocket that a person will think a million times before entering this field , especially for Indians , which is said to be one of the most price conscious countries of the world. The equipment is also very expensive. It will set you back by such an obscene amount that is greater than the annual per capita of the country.

2. Lack of infrastructure - The infrastructure is also not in place. Lack of proper golf courses is inhibiting the popularization. Although , it can be because of dearth of funds but this can be a good tourist attraction. In foreign countries, golf courses are a norm. Most of the individuals play the game over there.

3. No World Class Player - Yes, i agree there are some pretty good players in India like Jyoti Randhawa, Jeev Milkha Singh, Shiv Kapur etc. but they are no big time PGA tour play ( for the laymen, its the circuit where the major players like Woods, Mickelson, Furyk, Els, Vijay Singh ( Not Indian, from Fiji ), Goosen kind of players play) . So until we have a player who represent the country at the very top level of the game , golf is unlikely to gain any popularity in our country.

4. Cricket - How can another sport be bad for other sport if they are not related with each other? The answer is - It happens only in India. Another example being the national sport of India - Hockey. look at its present condition. So, as long as cricket is there , it is very difficult for the kids to be attracted to golf. I am not saying you should ban cricket, But just saying that promote other sports apart from cricket at school level. My point is Indian kids are not offered choices. They are exposed to cricket only so they take it up. How many football , hockey , golf academies are there ? and compare this number to the number of cricket academies.

Improving the Situation

First of all, is it possible ? Of course it is. Look at USA , they have so many different sports all enjoying a great fan base. Basketball, IceHockey, Football( Rugby or American Football for us), Baseball, Motorsports, and ofcourse Golf. They all are superhits in the US. Yes , they have a very strong economy and a great deal of money to feed all these sports But so do we now. We have greater problems in proper allocation of funds and all due to corruption. So one way is to bring corporate culture and full transparency.

Rest later.....
gotta go... (something important came up so have to leave it incomplete)
Will complete tomoro.

Lets Learn about some LAWS !!!

The following is an excerpt from a very old version of Reader's Digest.....

1. Agnes Allen's Law - Almost everything is easier to get into than to get out of.
2. Anderson's Law - I have yet to see any problem,however complicated, which, when looked at it the right way, did not become still more complicated.
3. Beifeld's Principle - The probability of a young man meeting a desirable and receptive young female increases by a pyramidical progression when he is already in the company of a (1) a date, (2) his wife, (3)a better looking and a richer male friend.
4. Berra's Law - You can observe a lot by just watching.
5. Bok's Law - If you think education is expensive , try ignorance.
6. Bombeck's Rule of Medicine - Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died.
7. Boren's Guidelines of Bureaucracy - (1) When in charge , ponder. (2) When in trouble, delegate. (3) When in doubt,mumble.
8. Bucy's Law - Nothing is Ever accomplished by a reasonable man.
9. Clpoton's Law - For every credibility gap there is a gullibility fill.
10. Computer Maxim - To err is human but to really foul things up requires a computer.
11. Concoran's Law - All papers that you save will never be needed until such time as they are disposed of, when they become useful.
12. Darwin's Observation - Nature will tell you a direct lie if she can.
13. Douglas' law of practical aeronautics - When the weight of the paperwork equals the weight of the plane, the plane will fly.
14. Ettorre's Observation - The other line moves faster. This applies to all the lines - bank, market, tollgate ,customs. If you change your line, then the other line - the one you were in originally - will move faster.
15. Eve's Discovery - At a sale, the only suit or dress that you like and that fits is not on sale.

Enough for this post..... next series sometime later.......

Damn it Life !!!

Oh No Not again !!!!
I am seriously ill now. Mentally ill that is.. Lost is all completely... just cant be sure what I am doing rite now. I am just not sure abt myslef, my abilities, my choices and above all my fate... I suck bigtime. I went to the college today and was given one more shock. A big one. Apparently , the original PROBLEM which i had is resolved till now. God knows what is going to happen now... The wait is getting longer and excruciating. Oh no !!! i am now dead tired of it all. why doesnt it end.... I jst want to live my life in peace... It is just not right. Hmmm.. i just want to keep myself occupied. But got absolutely nothing to do. May be , i ll revert back to something good or something which interests me. but this bloody thing is on my mind every single second. Hmmmm... lets see what tomoro brings me.
CAtch ya later !!!

Whooooooooooooooooo Hooooooooooooooooo!!!!

Hey the title is a bit weird because i just cant explain what i am feeling rite now...... It is the best day i have had since sometime...... I feel so light , so happy , no tensions, no trouble , NO PROBLEM............... YEssss !!!!! My problem has been solved..... Its like a huge burden is off my shoulders..... i can now lead a very normal life... This is way too good........ I M SO SO SO SO HAPPY..........

That brings me to my happiness speech.........

I want to thank my parents especially my mom who has been a pillar to always having supported me and believing in me. I wanna thank God for giving me a second life....meri janu - jis se maine bahut pareshan kiya ....dint talk to her properly at all....sorry honey!!! but i lov you a lot....... I wanna thank pilla who was sort of my punching bag..... bahut pakaya hai maine use.... but thats wat frens are for..... also my other goodie frens..... MAddy ( Dude !!! rock hel(L) now ) , Pilli (Pille ki bandi ) - is se metro mein bahut pareshan kiya hai...... also to admin aunties - have asked them several times result kab aayega..... and to evrbody to whom i have caused problems.......

THANK YOU ALL AND LOVE YOU ALL.......

End of speech....


But after this.... i have learnt a few new things ..... and i am gonna abide by those for the rest of my life....

Chal Pille !!! ab to teri treat baaki hai......
Radisson will it be ? jo bhi ho....... its on me baby !!!!! (Maurya nahi pls and pls arrange for Radisson coupons .... nahi to expect treat to be at McDonalds only... HHAHAHA).... thanx buddy.....
I love you....... You are the best.....