Is IPL loosing its sheen???

The last time I wrote about IPL was because of the simple reason that I was tensed whether the league will take place or not. But after having a sneak peak at some of the matches, it has made me wonder whether the choice of destination is appropriate? South Africa, the country which has recieved all the hype for hosting the IPL season II is not proving to be worthy place for cricket. Most people have lost their interest in watching the league of extraodinary gentlemen after the climatic conditions have acted a foul play. As such, the ongoing elections portayed the villian in hindering the viewership; and now with rain-hit games there is hardly a substance left for the cricket fanatics to get glued to the TV sets. The problem lies with the organisers that there was no back-up plan in case the match is washed away by rain. The time slots are rigid that that there lies no scope for making any adjustments for the reserve days. With two matches back to back in a day, making 14 in a week, there is no time to think about the rain hit match. Also, the cheerleaders have not lived up to the expectations of the people. If I compare the last year performances with this year, it is quite vivid that a lot of effort has been spent on making the babes look good. But on the contrary end, the girls have been unable to produce a good show. With the present format, I think this year the IPL has not been able to turn heads. I cannot say the same for the advertisers, but yes for me the interest and craze in T20 format too has taken a turn. I too have started ignoring this format of game.

INDIAN PREMIERE LEAGUE...Its now or nevr

Finally its here and its happening.So guys Bring it on!!! Again!! The much awaited Indian Premier League is coming to our TV sets...Yet another time with a bash. The matches which were scheduled to take place in India are now scheduled in South Africa with the promise that they will make us glued to our TV. Though the Indian audience will miss out watching the matches live, the IPL chief Lalit Modi has promised that in no way the entertainment value will be less. Its going to be big and the celebrations will be grand like the last year ones, he said.

Though, advertisers are thinking that IPL will loose its meaning if the league goes foreign...but the spectators are excited because the news came that if the rescheduling wont take place then we have to bid goodbye IPL this year. I being a cricket fanatic, am too disappointed as i was all set to take off from work and enjoy live match in the stadium. But yeah..as they say something is better than nothing, I feel that atleast the probability of watching the scores live on TV is there if I go to work in the morning and catch up the game in the evening.

Indian Pemiere League has eyed to grab the hearts of millions in the world if South Africa is the destination. I am sure they will be able to attract atleast a few lacs if not millions. This is because the format of the game is good and the cheerleaders add the glitter element to them..So many people in the world will be heading to catch up a few games if not all. I won't say that it will be a loss for the teams to miss the support of their home town, as they will get the wishes of their new spectators. I wish all the teams best of luck. I really hope that extremism and security lapses do not act a foul play in the tour.

Where's my Constitutional Right???

I am in a habit of reading newspaper every morning...the only thing i can find to read is elections and our right to vote. There are people coming from all walks of life and educating the masses about excercising this constitutional right and choosing the govt. The cricketers too are not behind in the league..So the other day while turning the pages of HT City, i read a superb article(or rather a blog) by MTV VJ Ranvijay...he wrote that we educated class are least concerned bout casting our vote... In a way he was right...i personally know many people who would rather enjoy a chutti on elections rather than going out and vote..but there are many others like I who want to enjoy the freedom of choosing our govt.(Though our politicians are not deserving :(..), to this the first thing that came in my mind was...Hello!!! How can i vote when the govt has not even provided me with a voters ID despite me submitting the documents last April???

This makes me realize that we Indians are so helpless when it comes to our democracy! I am sure there will be many in India who are facing the same situation. So, one day i penned out a letter to Editor in one of the leading national newspaper thinking that i would recieve a response..But i was sooo wrong..Now i want to raise a question to the govt. and Chief Election Commisioner; if publicity can happen for influencing people to vote, then why can't there be an easy way to ask directly as to how i can get my voters' card.

This is a shame for us that we call ourselves democratic. The reality lies that people in India are neither democratic nor have a say in the formation of our country...Still i am awaiting for someone to reply me whether i will get this grand oppurtunity to excercise my right or not...