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Life, Movies and rains

I recently got some time from a busy personal and work life to watch three movies on TV over last two weekends- Don2, Kahaani and Patiala House. I do plan to bring out detailed blogs on these soon. Meanwhile, monsoons are finally in, and weather is much better than the oppressive heat of Mid-June and End-June. More soon.

Rahul Dravid retires- end of a great era in Indian cricket !

In this age, people tend to notice things and people that are flashy, shout at the top of their voices, are boisterous and at times dominating. However, once we are able to see beyond such factors, we can find men and women who have done a lot out of their intellect, abilities, and above all hard work, determination and perseveration. One such fellow is Rahul Dravid.  One of the legends of Indian cricket, Rahul Dravid recently announced his retirement from International cricket. If he had wanted, he could have continued and got selected in the team inspite of his recent failure in the Australian series. Yet, to him, it seemed the right time to go.        His half centuries on a tricky wicket in Kingston in 2006 lead to a rare Indian win in West Indies. He was instrumental in India winning in Adelaide in 2003 against Aussies, after a very long time, in Australia, with his double hundred and a half century. He scored 270 against Pakistan in Rawalpindi i...