Spiga

My Thoughts and Scribbling

It is high time to unite as Indians

What’s going on in Mumbai is really shocking and terrifying. India has failed time and again in its intelligence and providing security to its own people. People in and around Mumbai are disturbed and terrified due to the terror attacks and the aftermath of it. Though terror attacks are not new to mumbaikars the intensity of this attack really made them worry.

More than 10 places were targeted one after the other late in the night on Wednesday the 26th of November. The places targeted including the 105 year old iconic Taj Hotel, Oberoi Hotel, CST and Villae parle. Even 26 hours after the ignition of this cruel act the Gun battle is still on between the forces and the terrorists.

This is the high time for the Indians to come together and act swiftly to put an end to these cruel happenings than blaming each others (especially politicians) as they do every time when such attacks happen.

It is very sad that this year have seen more attacks than ever before in Indian history. The intelligent system has totally failed. After the 9/11 attacks in the USA and 7/7 attacks in the United Kingdom such attacks has never happened again. That’s because of their intelligent system and the oneness of its people.

But as Indians we never have been united in any matter. We are against our own people. Attacking people publically and blaming each others in times of crisis; not giving away water to the neighbor state; rebelling against other state men. All these have put us in trouble now.

It is high time for the Government personnel, intelligent sources, Judiciary system, Police personnel, States, Common men to come together to uphold the peace and the dignity of our country.

Even after these scenes as Indians if we don’t unite as a country this sort of attacks will continue to haunt in the future too. Like the United States of America unless all the states of India come together to put an end to these deceitful act nobody can save INDIA.

MJ Embraces Muslim Religion

King of POP music Michael Jackson today at Los angeles embraces Islam as a surprise.

It seems its due the compliments from the Bahrain king. Also sources say that Michael Jackson is about to settle in an artificial island at Bahrain with his entire recording studio and setups.



He had even changed his named as Mikaeel from Michael Jackson.The producer and the lyricist of his new musical album played a major role in his conversion.

Jackson went on to call the Jews as leeches also said that they only strive for money and nothing else.

Obama did it

It's been a long time coming but finally the change has come to america-Barak Obama was speaking in chicago after being elected as the 44th president of the USA. Finally a African-American is entering in to the white house. But the real task has just began as Barak Obama went on to say that this is just the chance to bring the change to America and to the Americans. He has done What Martin Luther Kingh Jr couldn't. Great start to a new beginning i would say. God Bless Obama and the World

123

123

The nuclear deal is finally brought out as a complete draft with accordance to the 123 agreement as President George W. Bush signed in the United States-India Nuclear Cooperation Approval and Nonproliferation Enhancement Act today, and had given a wonderful speech earlier. During his speech he praised the great commitment and the courage of the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and went on to describe him as a very dear friend. President’s talk about how these two great democracies went through difficult periods like colonization and how far both countries evolved thereafter was commendable. It was quite surprising and raised many eyebrows when President conveyed his greetings on Diwali for the people of India as a final touch.

Ricky Ponting proves a point again by hitting his maiden ton in test cricket against India in India as he scored 123 in the first day of the first test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Many had questioned ponting’s poor performance in India and believed he will continue to succumb in Indian pitches. But here is a man who holds 16 Hundreds to his name as a captain and only a 3 below to the Great Sachin Tendulkar in terms of total centuries scored in Test cricket and also he holds the highest Average among the top 10 run getters in test cricket. These statistics saying it all about this great cricketer of the modern era. And I believe if he continues to play this way he has a greater chance of beating Sachin’s records in terms of total number or runs made and centuries made.
At the same time we can take nothing away from sachin as well because the period when sachin started playing , the cricket world was dominated by some fierce bowlers like, Warne, Wasim, Waqar, Walsh, Ambrose, Alan Donald, Mc Grath, Mc Dermott. Lewis, and so on, but these days only a very few bowlers threatens the batsman against scoring runs the likes of Dale steyn and Vaas, so its an another advantage for Ponting to beat sachins records.

Anyway congratulations for ponting on his 123 and for the President and the Prime minister as well for their 123 agreement success.

Black day for WB

7th Oct, 2008

WB's Black day

From WB (West Bengal) one goes to home and the other to the saffron state of India.
It’s another blow to West Bengal as they lose Sourav Ganguly their only player for the state from the Indian cricket team; it’s an added insult to the already made injury due the exit of the NANO car project as nano hitting Gujarat today.

Geoff on FABULOUS 4

FABULOUS 4

Geoff Boycott’s comment on the FAB 4 of the Indian cricket team in the “Telegraph” was a bit hyped and he is unnecessarily writing off the player’s personal life i.e. endorsing advertisements. The ad companies interested in them and the people of India respect them. If they are not at their very best form ultimately the sponsors are going to withdraw the offer as Gillette did to Rahul Dravid. Our players are playing for our country and they know what to do on the field better than this man Geoff Boycott. Of course they are going through a difficult phase of their carrier and they have a point to prove in the upcoming series against Aussies. We will wait and see.

Why searching God in Shrines?

30th Sept 2008
Very sad scenes at the Jodhpur shrine as stampede lead to lost of lifes.
It's the second such tragedy in a gap of 2 months in India and its really unfortunate. Are we seeking God only in festive seaons? that too in shrines?
Why searching God in shrines? why can't we seek god who within us and why can't we show God to others through our love, kindness and compassion? rather searching in shrines. because God lives in us and in our actions...that is what i believe.
(N.B. I'm not opposing people visiting shrines but why only during Festive seasons)

Will Team India Survive


24th September

Its been exactly one year since Team India won the First ever T20 Championship
in South africa against the arch rivals Paksitan without the greats like Sachin, Dravid and Ganguly. Ever since India won this championship India's performance been on the high like the CB Series win in Australia and at times very low like the lost to Pak in the Tri series finals and the lost to Srilanka in the Asia cup finals and again the lost of 3 match test series against Srilanka in Srilanka.

But the real test coming up for Team India in the upcoming 4 match test series against the Aussies at home which starts from the 9th of October.I'm expecting a tough battle...but will India survive? thats the biggg Question!

Commemorating 126th Aniv of SA n India,Sept19,1882


Commemorating 126th Aniv of SA n India,Sept19,1882



Commisioner.Frederick George de Latour Tucker, of the Indian Civil Service, took the Indian name of Fakir Singh and commenced Army work in Bombay on 19th September 1882.


In addition to evangelistic work, efforts were made for the amelioration of people's distress from famine, floods and epidemics. Educational facilities were provided for the depressed classes through elementary, secondary and industrial schools, and employment opportunities through cottage industries, settlements, etc.


Tucker Came to Travancore in 1889.3 Yrs later, under the teaching of some of its officers, a considerable number of people in the low caste villages of the Agastesvaram and Tovala taluqs professed Christianity and urged the Army to establish schools and permanently station officers in their midst, offering for this purpose in some instances the buildings and ground hitherto used for their Hindu worship.

Medical work started at Nagercoil in 1893 when Harry Andrews set up a dispensary there. Later known as CBH-Catherine Booth Hospital.Work among the then criminal tribes began in 1908 at Government invitation. The Salvation Army is registered as a Guarantee Company under the Indian Companies Act, 1913.

During the year 1892 the work rapidly spread and in some instances whole villages joined the army en masse. This change of religion on the part of the servants appeared at first to give great offence to their higher caste neighbours and masters. Difficulties and misunderstandings arose in consequence, often resulting in not a little suffering to the newly made converts.

In 1894 large extensions were made in the Kulkulam and Kolasegaram districts and three years later an entirely new work was opened amongest the Puliyers of North Travancore.

Now in India SA Works in 6 different territories and serving the community with its Hospitals,Vocational Training Centres (VTC), Schools, Primary Health Centres (PHC), Tailoring Institutes etc.

Keep praying for Salvation Army, for its mission and for its charity works.


Worrying Communal Clashes

The ongoing communal clashes in Orissa,Mangalore and elsewhere in India tells the story of the ruthless Indians who still living like barbarians.How could they take the law in their own hand.If they find something fishy in the church or in the behaviour of the people of certain community they should have approached the police instead of mocking like insanes.The famous Kannada writter Anantha Murthy said in a public article "THE ATTACK ON CHRISTIANS IS THE ATTACK ON THE INDIAN CIVILISATION" which is absolutely right. And in this 21st century when the world is moving on in reforming developments India is going backwards as each day goes by with riots after riot and communal clashes starting from Kashmir to Kanyakumari.These activists are no better than those of SIMI or like anyother terrorist groups. if SIMI's activities are called to be terrorisim this is to be called what? It's a shame to India.Mr Murthy went on to say "Raising the question of ‘forced conversions’ for justifying the attacks on Christians is irresponsible on the part of a government which should protect law and order"

GOD SAVE OUR COUNTRY

Living In Dangerous Days?

Here's an another day of terror which strikes Delhi this time.It's very sad to know that now India been targetted quite often. Are we living in the last days of this universe? that is the biggest question running through my mind as we are witnessing tests like BIG BANG, Cloning and so on.
We can only hope in this verse (JOHN 16:33) ...it goes on to say...I have told you this so that you will have peace by being united to me. The world will make you suffer. But be brave! I have defeated the world!" JESUS

RED RULES THE WORLD

Remembering 911


கர்த்தரின் கண்கள் எவ்விடத்திலுமிருந்து, நல்லோரையும் தீயோரையும் நோக்கிப் பார்க்கிறது
PROVERBS 15:3

911

Indo-US Nuclear Deal?

The Waiver to India is done at athe NSG Meet in Vienna, Austria,
But its still unclear about India's sovereignty on its Nuclear tests.
How well its gonna help India's energy requirement is still an uncertainity as well.
Let me pray that it shouldnt be used for purposes other than Energy.

Remembering Princess Of Wales


PRINCESS OF WALES 1 July 1961 – 31 August 1997


Remembering Mother




62 nd INDEPENDENCE DAY



Let's Pray for the INDIANS all around the world to find PEACE and WEALTH.

GOD BLESS U(s)

Olympics 8.8.8


Politics Ugly Picture


"Will the Government back home India will survive or not "

Its been the talk of the town in the past 48 hours every corner of India and elsewhere in the world among the Indians.
Pollitics seeing its worst ever face in India.
MPs are being sold for crores and crores of Rupees and even being persuaded for not being a part of the vote/ to abstain.
God Save our country.

Praise For Bowlers In IPL

I'm quite Surprised the way the bowlers delivered in the semifinal of the IPL T20 and the bowlers proved that they have the bigger role in deciding matches.



Poor Terry Slipped

CAPTAIN JOHN TERRY SLIPPED ON A CRUCIAL PENALTY TAKE...CHELSEA DESERVED THE VICTORY ..BUT ... THATS WHAT THE GAME IS ALL ABOUT

IS THAT ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE ARTIFICIAL PITCH!!??

Red Devils United Paints The Moscow Red Square Red

DOUBLE STRIKE FOR MAN UNITED THIS SEASON WITH CHAMPIONS LEAGUE AND ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE TITLES.

IPL T20 Bowler Friendly!!?


Atlast the BCCI ensure that Bowlers also will be
recognised for their best contribution by wearing
them a Purple Cap for the highest wicket taker as on the playing day.
Initially it was only the BATSMEN been given Orange Cap and felicitated for
the highest run scorer as on the playing day.

International Nurses Day




Happy Nurses Day

ICN's Theme for 2008"
DELIVERING QUALITY,
SERVING COMMUNITIES: NURSES LEADING PRIMARY HEALTH CARE

Man U the EPL Champiions



It's been a great run for the Manchester United FC,

Sir.Alex Ferguson strikes 10th in the last 16 years.


Keep going Man U.

The End Of The WORLD

Matthew 24 4-14

4 "Watch out that no one deceives you.
5 For many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am the Christ, and will deceive many.
6 You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come.
7 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places.
8 All these are the beginning of birth pains.
9 "Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me.
10 At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other,
11 and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people.
12 Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold,
13 but he who stands firm to the end will be saved.
14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.

IPL T20 Cricket


IPL T20 Cricket to me is more of an Entertainment
than a sport.With the boundaries shortened all the bowlers
are bieng thrashed every corner of the baseball ground (oops,I suppose to say cricket ground).

It takes lots out mentally and physically from the Indian test cricket players.Between matches there are hardly any time
for the players to freshen up as there are matches happening almost every other day unlike EPL which hosts matches in weekends.No wonder why players with great calibre like Michael Clarke, Kevin Pieterson, Andrew Flintoff not shown great interest in IPL T20. England represents only one player that too the hard hitter Adrian Dimitri Mascarenhas. The money been put in to the IPL is enormous with the cheer girls who had been brought in from all around the world (by the BCCI which paid them crores) dancing in the ground almost naked which questions where our country heading towards and raises the eyebrows of many sport loving (NOT ENTERTAINMENT LOVING) Indians for what the cheer girls doing inside a cricket ground. No wonder when the maharashtra assembly condemns the cheer girls and the way they dress up.Despite being covered up after the roar of the members of assembly the girls went on to say that the bollywood girls have been dressing up more vulgar than us(Thats true as well).
With thousands of Indians struggling to get atleast a meal a day outside the ground the money being spend on this IPL to me is nonsense notedly the money being spend for the cheer girls.
On the contrary if at all cricket be made known to other countries through IPL its good for the cricket because cricket has been played only by 9 countries with the test status from the ICC.(This shows how well the other coutries respects cricket)
On the whole I should say IPL T20 is more of an EXTRAVAGANZA than a sport...

Back Home Christmas 2006


Red Devils/ The Blues


Who Will strike double this season...
Man U / Chelsea
Or,will it be a title each between the Red Devils and the Blues
11th the EPL decider and 21st the Champions League decider
It's gonna be a splendid end to the season
with cracker of matches coming up this weekend
and a grand finale at Moscow a week later.