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and they say there is no goodness in this world!

i want to share some personal examples which i have had with some indeed not so ordinary people. i was coming from dhanbad to Kolkata via Black Diamond train.the departure time was 11.30 pm but that day the train was late by 3 hours. my tour wasn't planned and i had a waiting category ticket in the sleeper class. normally there is not much rush and i expected to get a seat. that day was different. every compartment was filled with people and there were people sleeping on the floor in between the seats. Dhn to Kol is a 5hours journey and i reconciled myself to not getting a seat.i finally managed to cajole a person give some space to sit at the edge of a seat though it was very uncomfortable. Initially people were jostling for space and it was humid.however as the train started , things settled down. my bag was lying underneath the seat i was sitting.there was a aged bengali person sitting in front of me in similar circumstances who too was going to kolkata. we hardly exchanged glan...

The Azzuries win!

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who would have believed at the beginning or even with the quarter finals lined up that we will get to see France and Italy in the finals.But here they are, powered by the sheer brillinace of Zidane and shrewd tactics of Lippi respectively.Pele criticized Italy's defensive strategy saying they did not play to win but to not to lose.But in the dying stages of the game against Germany in extra time Lippi put four forwards upfront and their relentless attacks evantually paid off.It was a very shrewd move as in the penalties it would have been anyb ody's game. My predictions have gone haywire and i am wiser by now about the unpredictibilities of this game..as in life it is this uncertaity that brings joy to our life..

the knockout!

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Patric viera's inspired display brings France along with all the former champions barring Urugway who didn't qualify in to the knockout stage. Argentina struggled against Mexico and herdly looked like the same side that mauled S&M.their passing was indifferent and worst their ball possession, the hallmark of this argentime team was hardly inspiring. However with a dazzling shot from Rodrigues allows them into a clash with the increasingly peaking Germans who sealed their way into the quarters against Sweden in the first 12 mins of the game itself with goals from Podolski who partnered with Klose for a very great finish. This partnesrship is looking deadly for their opponents. Brazil is lucky enough that they don't have germany or argentina in their way to the final. But then this is world cup and their are no cosolation prizes for being second best. no discussion would be complete without mentioning the magical free kick which Beckhom took to seal England's position...

football fever!

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The Ball is circular and game is of 90 minutes. everything alse is theory! having seen almost all the touted teams of the tournament, the teams that stand out are: Argentina: their game agaianst S&M was a gem display of total football.With Crespo , Tevez, Messi its a deadly combination upfront..Riquelme is solid in the midfield and as he showed against holland, is a dangerous playmeker.With Maradona egging them on in each match they are the team to beat in this world cup. Brazil: austa ntatious talent alone can not take this team forward..if they are to win the world cup they will have to shore up their defence and hope that their magic boy Ronaldo can carve magic again..Ronaldinho will have to act more decisively as a playmaker.. Germany : This team looks ominous and Miroslav Klose is on a scoring spree.. Podolski, Ballack add to the glittereing forwardline..add this to the well known German grit and you have a team ready to go all the way in this world cup.. my predictions: fina...

Bihar: Regaining the old glory

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Its difficult to imagine that the most illeterate, most underdeveloped state rotten with casteism could once have been the leading light in knowledge, wealth and power. That the very name synonymous with poverty and ignorance today was once a citadel of growth and development.Such is the travesty of destiny that most biharis themselves are unaware of what a great and indomitable lineage they belong to.A small attempt is hereby made to highlight the past glory that once this region knew and proudly belonged to. Nalanda (in the pic), founded in the 5th century AD, is famous as the ancient seat of learning. The ruins of the world's most ancient university lies here which is 62 km from Bodhgaya and 90 km south of Patna. Hieun Tsang stayed here in the 7th century AD and left detailed description of the excellence of education system and purity of monastic life practiced here. He also gave a vivid account of both the ambiance and architecture of this unique university of ancient times. ...

hedging comes naturally to us

A person commits to his girlfriend to marry her 2 years down the line. He is then free to live life as he wishes ..(as long as his gf doesn't find out)..... forward contract. The girl's father (holder) says to the boy(writer)I will let you marry my daughter if you become the CEO of the company in 2 years, in the mean period you can meet my daughter(premium).... Put option The boy (holder)says I will marry your (writer)daughter only if she becomes Miss world in 2 years, i will pay for all the expenses though(premium)... Call option

Why you can do it.

"Plaything of nature's mighty forces, less than a speck of dust in this vast universe, man has hurled defiance at the elemental powers and with his mind, cradle of universe, has sought to master them. Whatever gods therebe, there is something of the godlike in Man as there is something of the devil in him".These words of Pt. Jawahar lal Nehru have always inspired me. Stephen Hawking, the great physicist sufferenig from motor-neuron disease is testminy to the indomitable spirit of the human mind. And yes, "when you really want something very deeply, the whole universe conspires to help you achieve it". So don't let resources bother you, don't let constraints make you feel you are not capable because where there is a will there is a way. So just get down to doing what you have always felt like doing. Inspite of reapeated failures the spirit of man has stood him in good stead, and it is because of this that it is impossible to lose hope for him.