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Photo credit : <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/royalchallengers/5682637991/">Royal Challengers Bangalore</a> via <a href="https://visualhunt.com/re/32c3fb">VisualHunt.com</a> / <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/"> CC BY-NC-SA</a> So  #AshishNehra  has called it quits, on an 18+ year career, which saw him doling out some very memorable performances, battling constant ankle and knee injuries, almost giving up mid way through his career, and finally reinventing himself as a T20 specialist bowler in cricket. What one typically liked about Nehraji; as he was/is lovingly called, was his never-say-die spirit and his tenacity to egg on, in spite of not being blessed with the best of physiques.  He burst into the scenes, just before the turn of the century, as a tall, lanky fast bowler from Delhi circuit, who ran in gingerly, with a hustling bustling action and gave the ball a good rip...

Photo credit : <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/srinisundarrajan/13535733764/">Srini Sundarrajan</a> via <a href="https://visualhunt.com/re/76d426">Visual Hunt</a> / <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/"> CC BY-NC-SA</a> Splendid! So we're into the fag end of the year, and everyone looks satisfied enough with the year that has transpired. Well, a few will powered, and highly motivated individuals, still feel there is lot to achieve before  Dec 31st .  What's understandably known is that, another  60 days  could define the course of your actions in the coming year. However, what shall continue to define us will be the affinity where have for people in general, and the engulfing manner in which we all shall continue inspiring humanity to celebrate festivals. Trust me here, people shall continue celebrating days that unite common minds, to bring together a sense of belonging. ...

Photo via <a href="https://visualhunt.com/re/ad2c55">VisualHunt</a> We dash to stores to tick-off the final shopping list and bolt towards the various hoardings of " SALE ". Welcome to the  #DiwaliDash ! That month in the year, were any type of shopping isn't just enough! Going berserk is a normal emotion.  Ever wondered what defines success during Diwali? Is it purchasing  9/10  things in the various dirt cheap sales around? Does it also mean to be the  Fastest Finger First  on online sales, or is it about making the right choices under budgets? The idea of splurging during Diwali has become a tradition of sorts, and everyone comes up with an excuse - " It's Diwali, boss. " I ponder why?  While I'm no one to comment on an individual's spending propensity, the last minute Diwali Dash is a marketer's boon and retailer's field day. The hordes of people standing in queues, waiting to pay for items in the troll...

Photo credit : <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/bp6316/3429620785/">bp6316</a> via <a href="https://visualhunt.com/re/70b137">Visualhunt</a> / <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/"> CC BY</a> The feeling is special! It isn't too much, and it cannot be belittled too! Reaching a century is a milestone that needs to be celebrated, albeit in a low key manner, since this begins the journey of the next century, and hopefully many more.  From the time I can recollect my thoughts, I've simply admired the  Number 100 , because of the majestic feeling it has. It's considered a focal point, from where the pinnacle of success is more or less guaranteed.  Being a Centurion  is good, however living up to the task, is the next best thing to it. Here's why -  There will be people out there, who look upon to you for advice, especially those with tender minds, and who are young and naive.  ...

Photo credit : <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/thomaskuo/5415037969/">TheCincyKid</a> via <a href="https://visualhunt.com/re/3cba76">Visualhunt</a> / <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/"> CC BY-NC-SA</a> That's what I love about a  tennis clinic . It gets people, known and unknown magnetize towards the game; to tussle childishly and learn a game better in the process. When people from different faiths, and walks of life pan-in together, with fitness and health on their mind; it gives everyone hope! P.S.- I too picked up a tennis racquet after close to decade, and must tell you, it felt like my love for the game was never lost!  The  #TennisClinic  saw a sizable crowd on both days, all ecstatic towards investing their weekend, in a healthy retreat; when tennis was not a  menace , possibly a penance towards ignoring  body training  for a while! Accredited coaches from...

                                     Photo via <a href="https://visualhunt.com/re/a29bd5">VisualHunt</a> It's nice to see the action unfold at a local tournament. For the game of tennis to feature in the popularity charts of young athletes, local tournaments, play an essential role! While boys and girls sweat it out together, the chances for them to beat the odds, and emerge as front runners for national and international tournaments gets higher. The good part to see is that the traditional male dominance in tennis is a thing on the past, thanks to better education of parents, on how well girls have been performing at the world stage.  What was once categorized as a #testosterone high male-only game, has almost equal participation from women, who bring grace to the game, along with different winning strategies.  The numbers recorded at local tourneys may st...

Photo credit : <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/snakegirlproductions/37315995981/">snakegirl productions</a> via <a href="https://visualhunt.com/re/459d16">Visual hunt</a> / <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/"> CC BY-NC</a> My head spins on thinking about it. And is there a possibility that this exists?  Compassionate moves in a technology inspired world. I simply find it hard to comprehend. 90 percent would like to believe this doesn't exist. The other 10 percent are  perennial optimists !  In a world of cut throat competition and dandy democracy, there is no way, compassion can feature in the Top 5 emotions list of the C-suite. Advancements in technology are making or have made people more self-centered, materialistic and too  engrossed in their devices . Also, the idea of learning and sharing is met with a raised eyebrow, and at times mocked to an extent, where morals are que...