सामने रात्री असतात म्हणून की काय, आय पी एल मध्ये पुण्याचा संघ येतोय (एकदिवसीय आणि कसोटी सामन्यात पुणेकर पुढे नाहीत याचं कारण पुणेकरांची दुपारी १-४ ची झोप हे माझं वैयक्तीक मत आहे!).
आता ऎतिहासिक पुणेरी बाण्याचा समावेश क्रिकेटमध्ये कसा होणार याकडे लक्ष लागून राहील. पुणेकरांचे पाट्याप्रेम जगप्रसिद्ध आहेच. पाट्या क्रिकेटला काही नवीन नाहीत. तर आता हा खेळ पुण्यात आल्यावर मैदानात कोणत्या नवीन पाट्या लागतील?
- खेळ चालू असल्याशिवाय बसू नये
- उगाच दुस~या टीम ला प्रोत्साहन देऊ नये
- हे क्रिकेटचे मैदान आहे, टिव्ही नाही. चीअर लिडर्स कडे डोळे फाडून बघू नये
- (खेळाडूंनी) पंचांबरोबर हुज्जत घालू नये.
- स्कोअर काय झाला याची चौकशी इकडे तिकडे करु नये. मोठ्या स्कोअरबोर्डचा वापर करावा
- तिकीट घेऊन सामना बघावा. घेण्याचे पैसे नसल्यास घरी बसून टिव्ही पहावा. उगाच झाडावर गर्दी करु नये.
- पाण्याच्या बाटल्या मैदानावर फ़ेकू नये, खेळाडूंना आम्ही पैसे देउन पेप्सी पुरवतो.
- पाउस पडल्यास पैसे परत मिळणार नाहीत.
टिप: नियमांचे उल्लंघन करु नये. तुमच्यावर लक्ष आहे याची नोंद घ्यावी. सापडल्यास किमान शब्दात कमाल अपमान होईल वा मार खाण्याची पाळी येईल.
- हुकुमावरून
(तुमच्या जवळील मैदानात अजून पाट्या सापडल्यास कळवणे, इथे नोंद करण्यात येईल!) :)
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Mayawati - true representative of Indian Democracy
Why should we object maya's maya?
She represents number of people who voted her. It would be a joke to assume they did not know her.If there are more number of people against her, they have their right of voting which they did not use properly. If they did not have single good choice, its their failure to create one. Apart from them, she also represents the money thirsty politicians and their attitude of "sab chalata hai as long as you have money!"
She truly represents Indian democracy!
She represents number of people who voted her. It would be a joke to assume they did not know her.If there are more number of people against her, they have their right of voting which they did not use properly. If they did not have single good choice, its their failure to create one. Apart from them, she also represents the money thirsty politicians and their attitude of "sab chalata hai as long as you have money!"
She truly represents Indian democracy!
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Choice by Elimination v/s Choice by Selection!
As it happens with every generation, every year, I am tired of waiting for a big machine to come. Something that would look just the perfect buy, value and power for money.
Choice by Selection
My current steed is Bajaj Pulsar 180 DTS-i, Fear the Black edition. Pulsar series had caught my eyes instantly when its full page ad appeared in print media, followed by tv commercials. It had everything to challenge the market of that time - masculine design, power, speed, style! It seemed like "the one" that can match with my riding needs and blend with my inner character!
This brand has been complimented by excellent marketing, will never forget the aggression pitched by its commercial where they use their own model to pave way for new one. A competition with self and no word about competitors, just a subtle hint and pure arrogance of stunts (never seen before on Indian horizon, correct me if wrong!)
However, I had to wait for a few years before I could set my hands on a real one. In the meantime, it evolved well.
Now I was working, single and had money. Next pulsar upgrade came out, unfortunately with the stupidest pulsar tv commercial. But it rung the riding bell inside and my Pulsar arrived in March 2006!
There was no choice to be made, I knew I wanted it and it was one of the best around.
Its soon to complete four years and the four years had been worthy. Every drag won at the traffic signal, every uneventful ride was worth every penny spent.
Choice by Elimination
When the odo turned over 40,000 I had started thinking of buying something better by the time it reaches 50,000. As usual there were lots of rumours floating around about "the killer bike to be launched by XYZ manufacturer". After 4 years, I managed to munch on 50,000KMs alone, max out its RPM and speedometer. But "the one" did not arrive yet.
Indian biking scene has changed, but not phenomenally. Manufacturer's are still playing under 150cc, even small upgrades (and downgrades) of 10-20cc qualifies for a new model! Government keeps no room for competition with 100% import duty. Choices are many if you want to be a frog in the well. I really feel sad for the Indian bikers. Bullet and Karizma are still the cruzer cult-gods and Indians can wage war if anyone says anything against it. Here are my picks at each
I went on eliminating each available option one by one and only one remained....
Pulsar 220? correct!!!
After lots of thinking, budgeting, dreaming and consideration, realized that at the moment, its just the P220 that can keep me happy. So went out and booked one finally!!!
Choice by Selection
My current steed is Bajaj Pulsar 180 DTS-i, Fear the Black edition. Pulsar series had caught my eyes instantly when its full page ad appeared in print media, followed by tv commercials. It had everything to challenge the market of that time - masculine design, power, speed, style! It seemed like "the one" that can match with my riding needs and blend with my inner character!
This brand has been complimented by excellent marketing, will never forget the aggression pitched by its commercial where they use their own model to pave way for new one. A competition with self and no word about competitors, just a subtle hint and pure arrogance of stunts (never seen before on Indian horizon, correct me if wrong!)
However, I had to wait for a few years before I could set my hands on a real one. In the meantime, it evolved well.
Now I was working, single and had money. Next pulsar upgrade came out, unfortunately with the stupidest pulsar tv commercial. But it rung the riding bell inside and my Pulsar arrived in March 2006!
There was no choice to be made, I knew I wanted it and it was one of the best around.
Its soon to complete four years and the four years had been worthy. Every drag won at the traffic signal, every uneventful ride was worth every penny spent.
Choice by Elimination
When the odo turned over 40,000 I had started thinking of buying something better by the time it reaches 50,000. As usual there were lots of rumours floating around about "the killer bike to be launched by XYZ manufacturer". After 4 years, I managed to munch on 50,000KMs alone, max out its RPM and speedometer. But "the one" did not arrive yet.
Indian biking scene has changed, but not phenomenally. Manufacturer's are still playing under 150cc, even small upgrades (and downgrades) of 10-20cc qualifies for a new model! Government keeps no room for competition with 100% import duty. Choices are many if you want to be a frog in the well. I really feel sad for the Indian bikers. Bullet and Karizma are still the cruzer cult-gods and Indians can wage war if anyone says anything against it. Here are my picks at each
- Karizma - established tourer but I was never fascinated by it. Lack of real upgrades and the way it provided cosmetic upgrade with extravaganza never tuned into me. It may be the best tourer, but its not for me.
- Bullet - Bullet thump is nice but considering my daily commute of 60-70km, it fails to attract me. Its not my character anyway.
- R15 - Its not suited for a 6 footer. Period.
- Avenger 200 - Had tried it during my Goa trip, It was good but still makes you feel that you need something more, maybe on the power front or maybe cause its not a street bike.
I went on eliminating each available option one by one and only one remained....
Pulsar 220? correct!!!
After lots of thinking, budgeting, dreaming and consideration, realized that at the moment, its just the P220 that can keep me happy. So went out and booked one finally!!!
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