It is a new year and as things stand, even the very first month has been choc-a-bloc with frenetic activity from different fields in different parts of the world.
I want to begin by noting the bad part first, precisely so that we can get that out of the way first:
The Wuhan epidemic has taken globally alarming proportions.
The tragic death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter in a helicopter crash has been quite shocking and utterly sad too.
Closer home, the CAA (pro and anti) agitations along with rabid rabble rousing by our netas as Delhi elections approach leave a lot to worry and ponder about.
Within days of approaching their death sentence, the Nirbhaya rapists (and their lawyers) are using every arm of the law, every nuance and every provision that can possibly avert or at least delay their planned hanging.
From curative petitions to mercy pleas, each accused is raping again, this time law and justice, by using delaying tactics and one-by-one appeals.
If you were truly sorry, you would not even consider arguing, let alone appeal for anything.
Now, for the good bit:
India (oh, this is not good stuff if you happen to not follow or like Indian cricket) has begun the year on a great note, pummelling Sri Lanka and Australia at home.
At the time of writing, we are on course to beat New Zealand in their own backyard.
Augurs well for the T20 World Cup.
It may be (and is) nowhere near the pedestal that Test victories or even World Cup wins enjoy, but T20 victories also work as catalysts towards spurring a new generation of cricketers to adopt the fearless brand of cricket, where the "we can chase any target" or "win from any situation" mindset germinates.
If you need any voices to second this fact, Cc: Class of 2007 T20 World Cup
Let's pray for good things in the new year, and only good to happen to everyone in this year and for all times to come.
Ameen!
I want to begin by noting the bad part first, precisely so that we can get that out of the way first:
The Wuhan epidemic has taken globally alarming proportions.
The tragic death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter in a helicopter crash has been quite shocking and utterly sad too.
Closer home, the CAA (pro and anti) agitations along with rabid rabble rousing by our netas as Delhi elections approach leave a lot to worry and ponder about.
Within days of approaching their death sentence, the Nirbhaya rapists (and their lawyers) are using every arm of the law, every nuance and every provision that can possibly avert or at least delay their planned hanging.
From curative petitions to mercy pleas, each accused is raping again, this time law and justice, by using delaying tactics and one-by-one appeals.
If you were truly sorry, you would not even consider arguing, let alone appeal for anything.
Now, for the good bit:
India (oh, this is not good stuff if you happen to not follow or like Indian cricket) has begun the year on a great note, pummelling Sri Lanka and Australia at home.
At the time of writing, we are on course to beat New Zealand in their own backyard.
Augurs well for the T20 World Cup.
It may be (and is) nowhere near the pedestal that Test victories or even World Cup wins enjoy, but T20 victories also work as catalysts towards spurring a new generation of cricketers to adopt the fearless brand of cricket, where the "we can chase any target" or "win from any situation" mindset germinates.
If you need any voices to second this fact, Cc: Class of 2007 T20 World Cup
Let's pray for good things in the new year, and only good to happen to everyone in this year and for all times to come.
Ameen!
