The X-factor

After the 337 run drubbing that team India underwent against the mighty Aussies in Melbourne, it is now time for India to recover from that major jolt and salvage some pride by making it 1-1 at Sydney or atleast drawing this test match, which in itself may be a big achievement, with the form that the team is in. The top order is not in form and this has been a cause of bother for the Indians. Their batsman, leaving Sachin and Sourav, are struggling because of the pinpoint accuracy shown by the Aussie bowlers. The Indian bowlers are bowling pretty decently and if Bajji comes into form, then, it will be good for the Indians and a cause of worry for the Aussies who aren’t very good in playing off spinners. I feel that there need to be some changes made in this test match. Sehwag will do well at the top of the line up. He can join Jaffer. Yuvraj, who is struggling can be rested for this test match. Now, it will make Dravid to shift to number 3 so that he will be more comfortable to bat at the best place that he enjoys batting. Ishant sharma can be included because he has got the pace and bounce to trouble the Aussies to some extent. As usual, Kumble holds the key in bowling. As far as batting is concerned, the Fabulous four needs to hit the form at the right time and the Sydney test will be the best place for the Men in blue to come back. So, I sincerely hope that the men in blue get back to form and show some courage and class in the next test at Sydney. All the best for the Men in Blue.

Christmas is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in the World. Mainly, it is celebrated in a grand manner in western countries. This christmas, we have got several plans to undertake, as it is a holiday for us. Most of our neighbours are christians, so, there will be absolutely no dearth of cakes and other eateries tomorrow on christmas eve. I am waiting to devour those delicious sweets and eatables that are on offer tomorrow and also, we are planning to play in the evening. So, this christmas is going to be a great one. So, Merry Christmas to all!!!

The India tour of Australia is going to start on December the 26th, on boxing day, when India meet Australia in Melbourne. This tour is expected to be a thriller since both are in great form. India, fresh from the home series win against Pakistan are on a new high. Their batsmen are in great nick. There are 4 test matches that are going to be held, in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Adelaide. There are also 2 tour matches against NSW and Canberra. The main drawback for the Indian team is lack of practice. They have got very very less time to prepare for the big test series. Playing Australia in their den is absolutely very tough and the challenge will be too much if Indians have less practice. India have got a very strong batting line up and they are also in fine nick. All batsmen have done well in the recently concluded series against Pakistan. So, millions of fans hope that they will continue to show their good form down under. The bolwing is a cause of worry. Hope they bowl well and get the Aussies into a tangle in all the tests and atleast fight till the end in the test matches as well as the odi’s. Everyone is hoping that the contest will be an evenly contested one. Then, this will be followed by the VB series which consists of 15 ODI’s. So, sit back and enjoy the battle of the titans.

Tomorrow is going to be a red letter day in the history of Kollywood. Tomorrow, december, the 14th, Billa, the Ajith starrer, which is the remake of yesteryear film Billa starring Rajni, is going to be released worldwide. The movie, even before its release has created wide expectations and it is rest assured that the movie is going to be a blockbuster. The movie is shot in Malaysia and there is absolutely no dearth for glamour as Nayanthara and Namitha are part of this film. The film is going to be a very rich one according to the director and some never before scenes, in competence with hollywood are expected to be in the film. Ajith fans are expecting a huge treat from Thala. But, the biggest question? Will Ajith be able to give a performance on par with Superstar Rajnikanth? That is a big question in deed. But, by the looks of it, I think, Ajith will come out with a splendid performance. The trailor itself was pure class and I hope the movie is as engrossing and as classy as the trailor. The movie is going to be a blockbuster for sure because both Ajith fans and Rajni fans will be eager to watch the movie. The Vijay fans meanwhile will have every reasons to flaunt at the movie and find faults from the movie to enrage the Ajith fans. But, I hope the movie turns out to technically brilliant and I also hope that Ajith comes out with a near flawless performance. All the best for the movie.

There is a famous saying called, “An idle mind is a devil’s workshop”. I really hope that this saying doesn’t hold any real good. Because, my mind is so idle that I can’t even think of a way on how to use my mind. It is said that Eintein used just 2% of his brain. Well. When a great person like him has used just 2%, then what about we guys. We don’t use our brains to an extent of even around .00000000002% because if we would have, our mind wouldn’t be idle like this. I wonder how I am spending my time so very idly cos there are many friends who are doing something productive. And here am I sitting like a broken bucket brooding over some baseless things. I am also very sad that I have some uninvited visitors in my mind. It has indeed become a devil’s workshop and I am really hoping to drive those devils out of my mind by engaging myself in some really useful activities. Cheers..

Now, the biggest timepass for any youngster online is undoubtedly orkut. Started by one, Mr.Orkut Buyyokokten 2 years back, this has been a great craze for all people. This is a useful forum for people to get in touch with their friends who are living far away from them. Also, this site is a place for some good entertainment. You can chat with your friends. You can also actively participate in many community discussions. Apart from this, you can get to keep track on your loved ones’ birthdays and also you can get various information on whatever topic you want. But, it is also hazardous in some cases where people use it for the wrong reasons ie abusing a religion or community or an individual which is unhealthy for the society. Also, teenagers are being hooked to the PC an have become orkut addicts which is also not good. Also various people are using this forum to spread terrorist activities. Also the sad thing is that people use it for abusing various individuals racially which is very very unfair and is a big crime to commit. Also, some people are involved in morphing the photos of girls and using it in porn activities. So, it has become unsafe for the girls to use orkut out of fear of being embarrased b these idiots. So, use the site on a good way.

The title may confuses you a bit. What I am talking about, is not the Indian cricket team, but the latest bollywood movie Chak De India. Shah Rukh khan has played the lead role in the film. As the coach of the Indian Women’s hockey team, King Khan has come out with a flawless performance. He is to be lauded for his amazing effort and he proves his mettle as the badshah of Bollywood once again. The cast in the film ie the girls in the women’s hockey team, are all new faces but have come out with good performances. What is more absorbing about the movie is that, the matches played have been shot quite realistically. The movie has all the ingredients in it. The movie is full of action, sentiment, romance, ego, anger, joy and all of these in a limited manner. Nothing is overdose in this movie. King Khan has stamped his class yet again after such a nerveless performance and I wonder how the new comers were able to match him screen by screen. The girls particularly, the goalkeeper and the main striker are a blend of talent and beauty. They have clearly explained the legacy of women’s hockey and have told about the importance of this forgotten sport. Also, the producer needs to be applauded for making such a brave attempt. Bollywood rocks once again.. Chak De India!!