In the lore of contemporary history, politics and even to a material extent, in literature, one of the most used and abused clichés is the one associated with the tenet of ‘nationalism’. Clothed in aggression, suggestive of a seething mode of activism and couched with anarchic undertones, the word nationalism is often succeeded by aggressive … Continue reading The Nationalist Revival – John B. Judis
Month: July 2018
DISCRIMINATION AND DISPARITIES- THOMAS SOWELL
The multi-faceted Thomas Sowell ups the decibel level of informed debates, thought provoking discussions and essential deliberations in his new offering “Discriminations and Disparities” (“the book”). Painstakingly arguing that the “great disparities in outcomes found in economic and other endeavours need not be due to either comparable disparities in innate capabilities or comparable disparities in … Continue reading DISCRIMINATION AND DISPARITIES- THOMAS SOWELL
I Travel, Therefore I Am
"Travel makes one modest, you see what a tiny place you occupy in the world" - Gustave Flaubert (Kuang si Waterfalls, Luan Prabang, LAOS) Although neither an inveterate back packer nor a preternatural traveler, I am completely in alignment with the thought expressed by Gustave Flaubert. Travel has the potential to broaden the horizons of … Continue reading I Travel, Therefore I Am
The Supreme Soloists Of India and Pakistan – A Collection for Time Immemorial : Number 10
There are few alluring spectacles in the game of cricket than an India v Pakistan encounter. The mere prospect of such a face-off is enough to send cricketing aficionados from the sub-continent into an anticipatory vortex of hope and expectancy. Frayed nerves overpower temperate minds, Faustian emotions overwhelm calculated calm and frenzied passions cloud solid … Continue reading The Supreme Soloists Of India and Pakistan – A Collection for Time Immemorial : Number 10
Ten Cricketing Strokes to Die For – Part II
Ian Bell – The Cover Drive Sir John Arlott once famously remarked that “one cover-drive from Hutton was a stroke to stir the romantic cricketer to extravagance”. While we cricket lovers are unfortunately deprived of the pleasure of watching the great Sir Leonard Hutton execute Arlott’s shot, the classy Ian Bell has done his very best to … Continue reading Ten Cricketing Strokes to Die For – Part II
Ten Cricketing Strokes to Die For – PART I
The unparalleled Sir Neville Cardus waxed eloquent over the immortal genius of Victor Trumper thus: "You will no more get an idea of the quality of Trumper's batsmanship by adding up his runs than you will get an idea of the quality of Shelley's poetry by adding up the lines written by Shelley." While it … Continue reading Ten Cricketing Strokes to Die For – PART I
Remembering Mahendra – Tribute to an Unknown, Unassuming and Unplayable Fast man
The beads of perspiration that painstakingly formed on my forehead before slowly trickling down the face were more to do with the nervous anticipation than the sweltering heat generated by a blazing sun. As I made sure that I was reasonably aware of the exact position of my off-stump (for what might have been the … Continue reading Remembering Mahendra – Tribute to an Unknown, Unassuming and Unplayable Fast man
The Supreme Soloists of India and Pakistan – A Collection for Time Immemorial: NUMBER 7
Flowing locks and a Lashing willow announce the arrival of Mahendra Singh Dhoni at Vizag 5th April, 2005 , Vishakapatnam District Cricket Association Stadium, Vishakapatnam ‘I knew that even 350 might not be enough’ – Mahendra Singh Dhoni Talking about Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the stylish Sri Lankan cricketer, Mahela Jayawardene once famously remarked - “One inch … Continue reading The Supreme Soloists of India and Pakistan – A Collection for Time Immemorial: NUMBER 7
The Supreme Soloists of India and Pakistan – A Collection for Time Immemorial : NUMBER 8
Saeed Anwar’s sublime savagery at Chennai 21st May, 1997 , MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai “I broke the record of my idol Sir Vivan Richards. I hope he doesn’t mind it.”- Saeed Anwar There are few better sights in the game of cricket than Saeed Anwar in imperious flow. Waxing eleoquent over this cricketer, the former Pakistani … Continue reading The Supreme Soloists of India and Pakistan – A Collection for Time Immemorial : NUMBER 8
The Supreme Soloists of India and Pakistan – A Collection for Time Immemorial – NUMBER 9
Saleem Malik’s caustic carnage at Calcutta (now Kolkata) 18th February, 1987 , Eden Gardens, Kolkata “Malik seemed in complete control of the situation. And he did it single-handed” - Ramiz Raja Saleem Malik would be remembered as the talented, wristy right-handed batsman, who during his playing career formed the bed rock of a formidable Pakistani middle order … Continue reading The Supreme Soloists of India and Pakistan – A Collection for Time Immemorial – NUMBER 9