First a Caveat. In his book 'Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance,' considered by many as the bible on Motorcycle Travel literature, Mr. Robert Prisig writes in the introduction, "However, it should in no way be associated with that great body of factual information relating to orthodox Zen Buddhist practice. It’s not very factual... Continue Reading →
Wah Wah Virat!
What makes a Sachin Tendulkar, a Ronaldo, a Tiger Woods, a Michael Jordan or a Virat Kohli look they are superhuman and the rules, the laws of physics and stress that swallows mere mortals like us in one gulp are not applicable to them? Will ponder over that in a moment. I was talking to... Continue Reading →
Righto Roger!
On the eve of US Open Tennis finals, a week ago, a schoolmate settled in USA asked in our WhatsApp group who all are going to watch the finals between Alcaraz and Rudd. Naga in his inimitable style replied immediately, "இந்திய நேரப்படி இரவு 1.30 மணிக்கு ஆரம்பித்தால் பார்ப்பதற்கு பெடெர்ரா ஆடுகிறான்" meaning "the match is starting at... Continue Reading →
No Way Novak
First a confession. I am a huge fan of Novak Djokovic and I have probably converted at least half a dozen of my friends to become Djoko fans. For me 'The GOAT' argument is probably settled last year when he won 3 grand slam titles and lost the last one in the finals. Had he... Continue Reading →
The Pakistan Magic
I am one of those millions of fans who followed Pakistan’s heroics in the just concluded Test against Australia, who, like everyone else, hoped, wished and prayed that they would pull off a most spectacular chase in the history of Test Cricket. I just read an article from Ian Chappel about playing spin where he... Continue Reading →