Vijay vs Pai:
'Slow and steady wins the race' was perhaps the apt description for this encounter. Both the players were taking it easy, they were refraining from hard hits and volleys. This ensued a battle of long and slow rallies and it felt like a badminton game. There was tension in the air all the while and we could smell it. The generally flourishing and hard hitting American Pai was on the backfoot, trying to play conservative and correct, instead of being aggressive, which is his strength. This perhaps forced him into a number of unforced errors. He lost the first set 6-3 and was down in the second 5-0 just when VJ had a moment of horror. While playing a shot he injured right leg and our own Dr. Ali Irani (Bhaskar Krishna) had to be called in. This was a moment which Pai should have seized. But as they say 'Mental injury is worst than physical one'. Limping Vijay was still able to hold on to his nerves and eventhough he lost 3 games in a row, he came back in the 9th game to clinch the match, thanx to his inspiration .....
Final scoresheet: Vijay beat Pai: 6-3,6-3
Shashwat vs Girish:
This I felt was tougher game. Again the same mistake made by both the players, playing in their shell and not playing their natural game. Shashwath, Mr Fast Serve was serving pathetically slow. It felt as if a Ferrari was being pulled by bulls. Nonetheless Girish was happy to return the ball equally slow. Shashwath did chip in with some rapid serves later in the game. But again I should say it was Girish's unforced errors which helped Shashwath. The players seemed to be equally matched but Shashwath attacked Girish's weak backhand and won the game.
Final scoresheet: Shashwath beat Girish; 6-4, 6-2
Today's upcoming excitement:
Today it is a clash of the old friends as Suchit - Pai faceoff with Abhishek - Rakesh. Suchit and Pai are rated again as one of the Top teams second only to Subhash and Viru. They have been playing good in practice matches. Suchit is buoyant with his singles victory over Viral but Pai has to get yesterday's game off his mind. As for Abhishek and Rakesh, well Rakesh used to be seen on the tennis courts but we never had a chance to see Abhishek's game. So is there a surprise package in store??? We'll let time decide that.
Weather Man says sunny skies for today with mild winds.
Article by Vikram Tungare
Monday, August 08, 2005
Sunday, August 07, 2005
Tennis Tournament Day-4
Subhash - Viru (Jay/Viru) vs Ganesh/Sriraj:
As we had earlier pointed out this was a contest to watch. The scoresheet though does not do any justice. It looks like a straight set victory for the Sholay duo but we as spectators know, how hard the fight went for each point, each game. We had far too many deuces and rallies which seemed to go on for ages. For the first time in this tourney, both the teams were not playing within their shell, they were aggressive and ruthless on their opponents. Subhash played some exquisite volleys which returned with equal vigour by both the opponents. In the end it seemed as if Subhash had learnt his lessons from the singles game. His game inspired Viru as well and the victory was theirs.
Final scoresheet: Subhash - Viru beat Ganesh ? Sriraj: 6-1, 6-3
Sanjay-Prakash vs Vikram-Viral:
If I had to write a headline for this it would say ? Mumbai and Jamnagar lashed out by Torrential rains from the North ??????? ?. Yes it was a total disaster and a lackluster performance from the Westerners as Prakash and Sanjay crushed them to a straight set victory. It was perhaps the shortest match of the tourney. There was no real fight back from Viral-Vikram. It was hard to believe that this was the same duo who had beaten Prakash ? Sanjay from 2-4 down to 6-4 up in one of the practice encounters. All in all, a disappointing scoresheet and a poor show.
Final scoresheet: Sanjay-Prakash vs Vikram-Viral: 6-0,6-0.
Today's upcoming action:
Well we have 2 singles games today as the stylish Vijay Ratthinam faces American Pai. Pai is an ever exciting player to watch putting all the emotions into his game nonetheless both are good competitors and VJ has some inspiration back home which might help him win ?.now what?s that don?t ask me.
In the second encounter Rakshas Raaj Girishaasur (Girish Swamy) faces the Mr Fast Serve Shashwat Shetty. Shashwat is known to hit a very fast first serve although he needs an improvement in his overall game. As far as Girish goes, he is again one of our Mr. Classical and Clinical.
Once again a sunny day for our games today.
Article By - Vikram
As we had earlier pointed out this was a contest to watch. The scoresheet though does not do any justice. It looks like a straight set victory for the Sholay duo but we as spectators know, how hard the fight went for each point, each game. We had far too many deuces and rallies which seemed to go on for ages. For the first time in this tourney, both the teams were not playing within their shell, they were aggressive and ruthless on their opponents. Subhash played some exquisite volleys which returned with equal vigour by both the opponents. In the end it seemed as if Subhash had learnt his lessons from the singles game. His game inspired Viru as well and the victory was theirs.
Final scoresheet: Subhash - Viru beat Ganesh ? Sriraj: 6-1, 6-3
Sanjay-Prakash vs Vikram-Viral:
If I had to write a headline for this it would say ? Mumbai and Jamnagar lashed out by Torrential rains from the North ??????? ?. Yes it was a total disaster and a lackluster performance from the Westerners as Prakash and Sanjay crushed them to a straight set victory. It was perhaps the shortest match of the tourney. There was no real fight back from Viral-Vikram. It was hard to believe that this was the same duo who had beaten Prakash ? Sanjay from 2-4 down to 6-4 up in one of the practice encounters. All in all, a disappointing scoresheet and a poor show.
Final scoresheet: Sanjay-Prakash vs Vikram-Viral: 6-0,6-0.
Today's upcoming action:
Well we have 2 singles games today as the stylish Vijay Ratthinam faces American Pai. Pai is an ever exciting player to watch putting all the emotions into his game nonetheless both are good competitors and VJ has some inspiration back home which might help him win ?.now what?s that don?t ask me.
In the second encounter Rakshas Raaj Girishaasur (Girish Swamy) faces the Mr Fast Serve Shashwat Shetty. Shashwat is known to hit a very fast first serve although he needs an improvement in his overall game. As far as Girish goes, he is again one of our Mr. Classical and Clinical.
Once again a sunny day for our games today.
Article By - Vikram
Friday, August 05, 2005
Tennis Tournament Day-3
Tigers Roar to a victory:
The cliff hanger was finally resolved when the Bengal Tigers finally silenced the Carnatic music. But I think the echos of the music are still ringing in their ears. Aakash - Shubha were able to get better of Sesha - Pavan in 2 straight games. Although it looks like an anticlimax but the Tigers know what they had to go thru. Nonetheless this should give the Tigers a good confidence boost for their next encounter. I believe they will learn from their past mistakes. Once again Thanx a lot guys for putting up a good show and also to the Umpires to have taken good calls at right times.
Final result: Aakash - Shubha beat Sesha Pavan: 1-6,6-3, 9-7
Viral vs Suchit:
This match was supposed to be another tough encounter considering the fact that both players are not supposed to be agile on the field. But it turned out that Suchit had his energies reserved for the match. He was running hard and it reminded me of Arjuna Ranatunga. Moreover there were some unforced errors on Viral's part which helped Suchit on his way to victory. Suddenly the odds stacked against Suchit have reduced and his doubles combo with Pai seems to be a formidable one.
Final result: Suchit beat Viral: 6-1, 6-0
Vikram vs Krishna Beri:
This one was a keenly contested encounter. As it turned out both players played a pretty conservative game. They were not serving hard and were interested in slow rallies rather than putting in some quick decisive shots. No volley, no dropshots, all in all a lacklustre straightforward game. Well what decided the outcome. It were Krishna's few superb services, coupled with some exquisite returns for which Vikram had no answer. Moreover there were some crucial unforced errors from Vikram. This coupled with a poor back hand gave Krishna the edge that he needed to win the match. Vikram gave a good fight back all through. He was able to stretch the second set to the 12th game but Mr.Vikram it takes a little more to make a champion.
final result: Krishna beat Vikram: 6-4, 7-5
Today's upcoming action:
Today we have 2 doubles encounters and the one to really watch out for is the one between Subhash-Viru and Ganesh-Sriraj looks like a south zone final. Subhash and Viru are rated as perhaps the best team in doubles but mind you Ganesh and Sriraj have been practising hard and the ones who have played against them, have seen a huge improvement in their game. They have the ability to hit hard and their combo seems to be working good on the courts.
The second one will be another exciting contest as the West zone (Viral & Vikram) face the north zone (Sanjay & Prakash). These teams are again well matched but Sanjay and Prakash have got their acts together in practice and will face weary opponents in the form of Viral and Vikram. It will be an acid test for the Westerners to get their mood up and play this one. Remember Westerners this your only chance to stay in the tourney.
Again the quote from weather man is that the rain is still in Spain and it should be sunny on the courts.
Article By - Vikram Tungare
The cliff hanger was finally resolved when the Bengal Tigers finally silenced the Carnatic music. But I think the echos of the music are still ringing in their ears. Aakash - Shubha were able to get better of Sesha - Pavan in 2 straight games. Although it looks like an anticlimax but the Tigers know what they had to go thru. Nonetheless this should give the Tigers a good confidence boost for their next encounter. I believe they will learn from their past mistakes. Once again Thanx a lot guys for putting up a good show and also to the Umpires to have taken good calls at right times.
Final result: Aakash - Shubha beat Sesha Pavan: 1-6,6-3, 9-7
Viral vs Suchit:
This match was supposed to be another tough encounter considering the fact that both players are not supposed to be agile on the field. But it turned out that Suchit had his energies reserved for the match. He was running hard and it reminded me of Arjuna Ranatunga. Moreover there were some unforced errors on Viral's part which helped Suchit on his way to victory. Suddenly the odds stacked against Suchit have reduced and his doubles combo with Pai seems to be a formidable one.
Final result: Suchit beat Viral: 6-1, 6-0
Vikram vs Krishna Beri:
This one was a keenly contested encounter. As it turned out both players played a pretty conservative game. They were not serving hard and were interested in slow rallies rather than putting in some quick decisive shots. No volley, no dropshots, all in all a lacklustre straightforward game. Well what decided the outcome. It were Krishna's few superb services, coupled with some exquisite returns for which Vikram had no answer. Moreover there were some crucial unforced errors from Vikram. This coupled with a poor back hand gave Krishna the edge that he needed to win the match. Vikram gave a good fight back all through. He was able to stretch the second set to the 12th game but Mr.Vikram it takes a little more to make a champion.
final result: Krishna beat Vikram: 6-4, 7-5
Today's upcoming action:
Today we have 2 doubles encounters and the one to really watch out for is the one between Subhash-Viru and Ganesh-Sriraj looks like a south zone final. Subhash and Viru are rated as perhaps the best team in doubles but mind you Ganesh and Sriraj have been practising hard and the ones who have played against them, have seen a huge improvement in their game. They have the ability to hit hard and their combo seems to be working good on the courts.
The second one will be another exciting contest as the West zone (Viral & Vikram) face the north zone (Sanjay & Prakash). These teams are again well matched but Sanjay and Prakash have got their acts together in practice and will face weary opponents in the form of Viral and Vikram. It will be an acid test for the Westerners to get their mood up and play this one. Remember Westerners this your only chance to stay in the tourney.
Again the quote from weather man is that the rain is still in Spain and it should be sunny on the courts.
Article By - Vikram Tungare
Thursday, August 04, 2005
Tennis Tournament Day-2
Aakash - Shubha vs Sesha - Pavan:
It is said that competition brings the best out of us and our guys proved it. It was a tough encounter which hasn't finished yet !!! Sesha - Pavan dominated the first set with a mix of some classic dropshots and hard hitting. Both players played well at the nets which was found wanting from their opponents. Sesha - Pavan took the set 6-3. The nerves had got to the Bengal Tigers and they seemed to be tamed, but not for long. In the very next set they roared back. The tigers raised their game to a new level and clinched the set 6-1. So in the 2nd day and round 1 of this tourney we had a 3 setter. The tigers continued their form of the 2nd set to lead the third set 4-1 when things started to change. The Carnatic duo started giving an amazing fight back and soon enough they levelled the set at 5-5, the score sheet read something like this 1-4, 2-4, 3-4, 3-5, 4-5, 5-5 ????? It was a treat to watch for us spectators and now it was no more a physical game but a mental contest. Who can hold on, who can fightback, who can win? There were moments of anxiety, ecstasy and emotional frenzy. These engulfed all of us watching as well. A commendable job for the referees who kept their cool all through. The battle raged for 4 more games. Sesha - Pavan fought off 3 match points with the third set tied at 7-7 after which the game had to be called off due to bad light. This match will continue today at 7 pm so be there and don't miss the excitement. And oh.. lest I forget thank you Mr. Rain God for going to Spain (that's too far off .... OK Rochester ... well I donno ... :-) )
Today's upcoming action:
Today, 2 room mates have their first encounter with destiny as Vikram faces Krishna Beri and Viral faces Suchit resply. in their singles encounters. It is going to be more of a surprise package match as we have seen all these guys practise on the courts and each one, on his day has shown 'Hum kisise kam nahi'. Also dont miss out the continuation of Aakash - Shubha against Sesha - Pavan.
Weather man says Make Hay coz the Sun will Shine.
Article by - Vikram Tungare
It is said that competition brings the best out of us and our guys proved it. It was a tough encounter which hasn't finished yet !!! Sesha - Pavan dominated the first set with a mix of some classic dropshots and hard hitting. Both players played well at the nets which was found wanting from their opponents. Sesha - Pavan took the set 6-3. The nerves had got to the Bengal Tigers and they seemed to be tamed, but not for long. In the very next set they roared back. The tigers raised their game to a new level and clinched the set 6-1. So in the 2nd day and round 1 of this tourney we had a 3 setter. The tigers continued their form of the 2nd set to lead the third set 4-1 when things started to change. The Carnatic duo started giving an amazing fight back and soon enough they levelled the set at 5-5, the score sheet read something like this 1-4, 2-4, 3-4, 3-5, 4-5, 5-5 ????? It was a treat to watch for us spectators and now it was no more a physical game but a mental contest. Who can hold on, who can fightback, who can win? There were moments of anxiety, ecstasy and emotional frenzy. These engulfed all of us watching as well. A commendable job for the referees who kept their cool all through. The battle raged for 4 more games. Sesha - Pavan fought off 3 match points with the third set tied at 7-7 after which the game had to be called off due to bad light. This match will continue today at 7 pm so be there and don't miss the excitement. And oh.. lest I forget thank you Mr. Rain God for going to Spain (that's too far off .... OK Rochester ... well I donno ... :-) )
Today's upcoming action:
Today, 2 room mates have their first encounter with destiny as Vikram faces Krishna Beri and Viral faces Suchit resply. in their singles encounters. It is going to be more of a surprise package match as we have seen all these guys practise on the courts and each one, on his day has shown 'Hum kisise kam nahi'. Also dont miss out the continuation of Aakash - Shubha against Sesha - Pavan.
Weather man says Make Hay coz the Sun will Shine.
Article by - Vikram Tungare
Wednesday, August 03, 2005
Tennis Tournament Day-1
Subhash vs Diwakar:
This game was a total anticlimax. Subhash dominated the game and the only real challenge he received were few of the great shots hit by Diwakar which fetched him 2 games in the second set. But Subhash is a great competitor and Diwakar played with great heart against him. Take from the game; Well, as for Subhash, the Doctor advises 'Boss please get your first serve right and play your natural game', I think that should help him win matches more easily, moreover as we progress the competition will get intense. All in all a one sided game in the end. As aptly stated by Subhash 'it was a cake walk'.
Match Summary Subhash defeated Diwakar: 6-0, 6-2.
Prashant vs Suraaj:
I thought this was the toughest match in round 1. Both these players were equally matched. They have their own strengths and weaknesses but both of them are agile on the court and have a good stamina. Prashant plays the clinical, by the book kind of tennis and is away from flourishes whereas Suraaj has a good serve and volley and can hit the ball hard and accurate. The match was contested well, with both players playing their skin out. Infact Suraaj rallied well to go from 4-0 down in 2nd set to tie the set at 5-5. At one point Suraaj won 3 consecutive games to go from 5-2 to 5-5. But finally, it was Suraaj who is still callow, fell to Prashant's resilience. It was a pleasure to watch this young blood come good.
Match summary Prashant beat Suraaj: 6-4, 7-5.
Today's upcoming game:
The double's games start from today and the first match is where the Bengal Tigers Aakash - Shubha face some Classical Carnatic music in the form of Sesha - Pavan. Aakash and Shubha have the flurry of youth on their side. Their game is full of flourishes and should be really exciting to watch them. But watch out boys, Sesha - Pavan have pretty cool heads on their shoulders, they are clinical in their play but can hit shots which might take you on the back foot.
I hope the Rain Gods don't play a spoil sport today, as our weather man cautions; scattered thundershowers.
Article By - Vikram Tungare
This game was a total anticlimax. Subhash dominated the game and the only real challenge he received were few of the great shots hit by Diwakar which fetched him 2 games in the second set. But Subhash is a great competitor and Diwakar played with great heart against him. Take from the game; Well, as for Subhash, the Doctor advises 'Boss please get your first serve right and play your natural game', I think that should help him win matches more easily, moreover as we progress the competition will get intense. All in all a one sided game in the end. As aptly stated by Subhash 'it was a cake walk'.
Match Summary Subhash defeated Diwakar: 6-0, 6-2.
Prashant vs Suraaj:
I thought this was the toughest match in round 1. Both these players were equally matched. They have their own strengths and weaknesses but both of them are agile on the court and have a good stamina. Prashant plays the clinical, by the book kind of tennis and is away from flourishes whereas Suraaj has a good serve and volley and can hit the ball hard and accurate. The match was contested well, with both players playing their skin out. Infact Suraaj rallied well to go from 4-0 down in 2nd set to tie the set at 5-5. At one point Suraaj won 3 consecutive games to go from 5-2 to 5-5. But finally, it was Suraaj who is still callow, fell to Prashant's resilience. It was a pleasure to watch this young blood come good.
Match summary Prashant beat Suraaj: 6-4, 7-5.
Today's upcoming game:
The double's games start from today and the first match is where the Bengal Tigers Aakash - Shubha face some Classical Carnatic music in the form of Sesha - Pavan. Aakash and Shubha have the flurry of youth on their side. Their game is full of flourishes and should be really exciting to watch them. But watch out boys, Sesha - Pavan have pretty cool heads on their shoulders, they are clinical in their play but can hit shots which might take you on the back foot.
I hope the Rain Gods don't play a spoil sport today, as our weather man cautions; scattered thundershowers.
Article By - Vikram Tungare
Saturday, July 16, 2005
Roaming around
This summer has been happening!! There were days, when I used to see the Niagara Falls poster in my college days. That was one image that kept recurring, when I was watching Niagara Falls last weekend. It was indeed great to be there. The place is just so beautiful. Words are failing me as I am writing this. Yes, this natural beauty ranks up there with my Leh-Ladhaak-Srinagar trip back in India. The thing that strikes you most about Niagara Falls is its size. The water flows with such fury and from such a height that it overwhelms you. You will get an idea of what I am talking about if you see the pictures under my Canada album.
Another major attraction was 'Maid of the Mist' ride. The boat takes you to the footsteps of the water falls. This is when the beauty strikes you the most. And yes, you better wear raincoats if you want any chance of coming out dry!!
Another major attraction was 'Maid of the Mist' ride. The boat takes you to the footsteps of the water falls. This is when the beauty strikes you the most. And yes, you better wear raincoats if you want any chance of coming out dry!!
Sunday, June 05, 2005
Tagged
If you've been tagged, you answer the three questions like below and tag five others ...
1. Movies I own ?
None!!
2. Last film I bought ?
I dont buy movies. If you ask me the last movie I rented then it would be 'Jo Bole So Nihaal'. And please, you dont make the same mistake!!
3. My Fav Five ?
- Aanand
- The Matrix
- Jodi No. 1
- Les Miserables
- Forrest Gump
Sunday, May 29, 2005
Do you want to be happy?
You will find this statement as theme of so many books! And it sells! They promise you moon through this statement. But if you examine it closely you will see that you are reading two opposites in a single sentence!!
Want and happiness are the keywords. If you think you want to be happy then that means :
1. You are not happy already.
2. This means you are thinking what you have already is not enough.
3. This means that you are not making any attempts to change it, else statement 1 will not hold true for you. This is because if you are making attempts you would be pleased with you, and you will be gaining something with each attempt (either success or experience).
4. To some extent you are a pessimist.
5. Then this means that whatever happens you will not be happy!
So its a catch 22 situation!!
There might be tips you can follow to be happy, but these will be temporary measures only. For selected few it may bring long lasting happiness too. So by all means buy the book, but dont get carried away with the inherently flawed statement!!
Want and happiness are the keywords. If you think you want to be happy then that means :
1. You are not happy already.
2. This means you are thinking what you have already is not enough.
3. This means that you are not making any attempts to change it, else statement 1 will not hold true for you. This is because if you are making attempts you would be pleased with you, and you will be gaining something with each attempt (either success or experience).
4. To some extent you are a pessimist.
5. Then this means that whatever happens you will not be happy!
So its a catch 22 situation!!
There might be tips you can follow to be happy, but these will be temporary measures only. For selected few it may bring long lasting happiness too. So by all means buy the book, but dont get carried away with the inherently flawed statement!!
Jo bole so nihaal!!
Oh man.. wut an experience to watch the movie. It was not a ordinary ordeal!! Dont know how directors expect such a movie to work. I wont recommend the movie to my enemies even!!
The movie is about a jaat (Sunny paaji) who is fooled by a terrorist (Kamaal Khan), and gets labelled as a traitor somehow. Then he decided to prove his integrity and thus lands in US to catch the terrorist. The PJ's cracked in movie are just too much. The movie is a direct insult to all jaats in specific and punjabi's in general!! Guys, beware! Dont watch the movie!! Else you will repent later... And this is a punjabi's word ;-)
The movie is about a jaat (Sunny paaji) who is fooled by a terrorist (Kamaal Khan), and gets labelled as a traitor somehow. Then he decided to prove his integrity and thus lands in US to catch the terrorist. The PJ's cracked in movie are just too much. The movie is a direct insult to all jaats in specific and punjabi's in general!! Guys, beware! Dont watch the movie!! Else you will repent later... And this is a punjabi's word ;-)
Thursday, May 26, 2005
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