Twenty20 World Cup 2012- Indian playing 11 for SUPER 8

Twenty20 world cup 2012

Today the second round of 20-20 world cup 2012 begins; the Super 8 round. Out of 8 teams four will qualify for the semifinals. Each team will play 3 matches in this round to qualify for the semis. There are 2 groups, therefore 2 teams from each group will qualify. India will be playing Australia, South Africa and Pakistan in this round.

The Indian team

Team India

is facing a situation of whom to play in the final 11 and whom to not.My playing eleven for the super 8 round for Twenty20 world cup,2012 ; in Batting order is:

1) Gautam Gambhir

2) Virat kohli

3) Rohit sharma

4) Yuvraj Singh

5) Suresh Raina

6) M S Dhoni

7) Irfan Pathan

8) Ashwin

9) Harbhajan Singh

10) Piyush chawla

11) Zaheer Khan.

If Virendar Shewag is fit than I play Virendar in place of Gambhir. Yes, Gambhir needs to go. Secondly in bowling, I play my 5 best bowlers. After watching the first round of matches, it is evident that the slow bowlers or spinners have the edge in this tournament. Dhoni needs to speak to his fast bowlers; Pathan and Zaheer and ask them to hit the deck and bend their back for 12 overs in the three matches of Super 8. they need to start with bowling 3 overs each, the power play overs and then come back and bowl the last two overs. They need to bowl around 135kph. That is it. In between we will bowl only spinners. And If Shewag is playing all others but for Dhoni can also turn around their hand. We have 10 bowlers playing. The best part  on the other side is all our bowlers, Pathan, Ashwin, Chawla, Harbhajan and Zaheer can swing their bat. Therefore this is a team; Assuming Shewag is playing; where everyone can bowl and bat decently if need be. Remember Pathan was sent as opener, therefore we need not play 7th batsmen. Its only 20 overs.

The names above is in batting order and we need not experiment with it at all for the 3 matches.

All the best TEAM INDIA. WE CAN WIN IT AGAIN.

A STORY……. INTRODUCTION

I do not do things because “I am not one of them”. This is what I spoke to a friend. (I call him a friend now, or he has forced this upon me, in reality he was and will always remain my teacher or as I call “Prof” and by age too he is even older than my father.) I do not know why? But, this is it, now and more so after we were no more in a teacher student relationship legally (though I feel it would remain the same forever, “assumptions= constants”, but no more debates, it’s no more a behavioral finance class) we have been talking or better say discussing our “thoughtful moments”. He is a teacher by profession so I assume he would have many souls to share his heart and mind with. (I admit I do not have anyone or to put it in another way I do not share much with anyone but him) Secondly, he is not just another teacher but a teacher of repute and fame. (Repute & fame = teacher in a reputed institution of the world, himself an alumni of reputed institution of the world,  lots of publications, articles, papers and books. Add to this, number of prizes and awards.) The final word of his CV, if I made it; can get any work done in any part of inhabited world.( I remember, counting the number of pages in his CV, 12; once in his office, so by that standard this is the smallest intro he would have received in last so many years.) Therefore I assume I could be pardoned for my assumptions. Contrarily, this is the longest I have taken to introduce anyone ever in my life. My introductions end in: my friend, my relative, my supervisor, and my……; that is it. Anyways, I have not much experience in CV making. Forget and forgive, Prof + if you happen to read this. You know it Prof; I made a one pager, yes only one side of a page if by page you assume both sides. In fact to be more precise I was asked to make it, since the number of years I have spent in Educational institutions( thanks to my stars that I am born to such wonderful parents that I was able to carry for so many years) had made me eligible to APPLY or ask for my right, JOB. What an experience it was!! That one pager, it fetched me my first and last interview of life (till now and I wish I never face anymore) and it had lasted only 2 minutes or even less.

Interviewer: - A very short and Vague piece, friend? (While reading my CV)

Me:- Have not done much in life yet, to write about, Sir.

Interviewer: - CV drafting is an art….

Me:- I do not want to learn it, Sir. I am in pursuit of the art when I would not need CV            for myself.

Interviewer: - Let’s work together, welcome to …….. (Organization’s name) We shook hands and I left. The others in the room too did not ask a single word.

That was it!(What happened, I do not know, all that I realized at that moment was I had an offer in hand, and it gave me permission to celebrate with all human instincts in display.)

This incident has been quoted Prof, to make the reader understand; I am a novice and therefore all the blame and grudges he/she has after reading this piece about our “thoughtful moments” should be directed towards the GURU. Do not worry Prof, no one would read it in first place and secondly if any unfortunate soul trespasses this piece, he would not be bothered to yell at such a humble soul like me. Remember, you have made me to publish. I am keeping the promise, the only thing, I am publishing it at a place where you would never imagine, because for you publication means another world and I am putting it in EVERY MAN’S ARENA and at the same time NO ONE’S. I am lovin it!!!! Yes, before I arrive at the BODY of the article I would try to put all evidences which prove that I have been forced for this act and emotionally blackmailed to give in. That is why I said, I am lovin it, because after a long, long time I am under the syndrome called; BLAME IT ON RIO…..

One more aspect of this GURU& Shiysha relationship I would love to narrate. I can bet, against any odd, that apart from him NO teacher of mine would even remember me being a student of her/his. As I explained earlier, I have spent decent number of years in Educational Institutions and therefore correlation theory establishes that I would have been taught by many. They all were great teachers, matter of fact is; that I mention with my head held high to my better half that she/he was my teacher whenever they are on any TV Channel or there is an article by anyone of them in any publication. They were and are Significant, the non entity remains constant, ME. To establish this theory, I supply additional evidence to the reader (if any). This is not true only about the great minds who taught me, but also of smarter people around me in my classroom. Yes, I often get this remark from my classmates; “you too were there? Sorry, just cannot recollect” and many different version of the same expression. Thirdly, this is evident on the Facebook too. People, whom I have met and even talked, turn down my friend request. Naturally they do not remember the interaction and subsequently me. I hope its enough to establish the personality traits of “ME”. Now the question arises; how the M was inverted to make W (from ME to WE, the guru and shiysha, E is the constant in both ME and WE, the inverted pyramid).

One of the many, “exam time”; it was. Though it was one of the many, it stood apart. My grandfather passed away during it. It was much more nerving than the paper; exams I think one becomes used to while graduating from one class to another. The paper I needed to drop to visit my place, anybody’s guess, was taught by my friend Prof. (remember he was not a friend at that time, he was just another Prof, I had never had a word with). The grief or the love inspired me to enter his room. I explained him the situation. After an hour; I was writing the paper.

I received the question paper, and it had a surprise. (Great teachers are great because they always can surprise you) It had only one question. For next two hours one has to explain that very question. The Question was; “Explain the concept of FRUGAL thinking in Strategy?”

 

MY ANSWER- Any Innovation, as it is said necessity is the mother of invention is FRUGAL strategy in itself. I do not agree that making a NANO (the low cost car by tata’s) is frugal and 1000s of such examples all around the world. In fact the first car ever made was more frugal. And to know what really this strategy can do and how it works we just need to read HIND SWARAJ by M.K. GANDHI. To conclude, frugal strategy is applicable to all aspects of life rather than business only and anyways the COST word will force the world to go frugal. Remember, we have limited resources. Internet would play a major role in frugal thinking and strategies. It will be the game changer. Frugality compels me to end my paper here, and rush to my home, where frugally I am required more at this point of crisis in the family.

After about two weeks I was called to his office. He would have called me earlier too, but I returned to join classes only after 10 days. The answer papers were already marked, and everyone knew the grade. My grade for this particular paper was on hold. While walking towards his chamber, I was trying to recollect, what I had written in his paper about two weeks back. I had completely forgotten, the only saving grace was I had seen the question that was asked once again and I remembered that. Secondly, I knew I had HARLDY written much and therefore it was more strenuous to recall the answer. What will I speak? I was not sorry for anything, as the swarajist in me knew I had done no wrong, I knew the paper and even the concept asked quite well and always thought, planned to be frugal ( unfortunately still trying). I had done no wrong; he could have given an “F” grade if he did not like the answer; why he wants to talk to me; I could re-write the paper; and many more random ideas and imaginations circled in my mind. The only thing I wanted was, not to reach his office ever………

IF- An inspiration

Inspiration

CHETAN BHAGAT: revolution 2020

CHETAN BHAGAT @)@)

When I searched for the meaning of the word PLAGIARISM, THIS IS WHAT I GOT:-

The unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one’s own original work, as by not crediting the author:

What made me to look for the exact meaning of this word is: I just finished reading the latest novel by CHETAN BHAGAT, REVOLUTION 2020.

He would have acknowledged at least 100s of Bollywood’s scriptwriters for dishing out this book. So many plots directly from the movies we have seen and grown. Remember, Muqadar ka sikander and lots and lots of other.

Why I am suggesting such a meaningless insignificant thing (we are a nation thriving on pirated software). The only reason being; Chetan made a lot of hue and cry about 3 idiots, the movie. And my first reaction after watching the movie was; a better movie than the novel after a long long time. And PLAGIARISM or a remix is my first reaction after reading REVOLUTION @)@). I have not changed the name of the book, just pressed the shift key while typing 2020!!!! I think you got it.

I may be totally wrong too, because a REMIX is not considered a copied product. And at best this book can be called a remix. The word original cannot go with it, which I am sure. The use of any other word completely depends on the reader.

Recently, Chetan had some very hard feelings against Infosys man Narayanmurthy too. The debate was on “standards”. Bhagatji, 2020 does not reflect standard at all. The standard of a TEST match or even a 50 50 one day match is not expected in 20 20 but the cricket remains cricket in 20 20. You cannot play football in a cricket match. In the name of changing the format, you cannot replace the game. An original novel is a novel and it should not be a remix script for a forthcoming Hindi movie. Decide before you pen down, are you going to write a novel or a narration for a Hindi movie. Revolution is a big word, and 2020 can entertain not bring in revolution.

Retail Investing- Four golden rules

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The dilemma of investing in stock market looms large in the mind of the individuals, especially when it comes to investing directly in equity. It becomes more so in the light of all the news around and the advises that pour in. Secondly a misconception that it is meant for people entirely dedicated to this field or so-called specialists. The real thing is that we need to just keep it simple. A bit of research before we buy anything should be followed here, but that is it.

The golden rule is that as an individual when one invest, one really needs to be an INDIVIDUAL only. You are all alone in this market, never ever come under any influence. Sometimes even not under yours too, once you have made a decision than even do not listen to yourself. The only thing is that you have to take the decision on four parameters.

The first golden rule is you invest surplus money that you have, never ever invest by borrowing. The surplus too is your hard-earned money, remember. And you are investing for yourself and you are not doing any business.

Once you have decided the amount or the surplus you are ready with, do a simple short investigation as you would have done for any thing you buy for yourself.

Now you have the money and the stock you want to go for. Here you need to decide that on this buy how much you are ready to risk or make a loss. For example you have Rs.100000. than you can part with Rs.10000. It would certainly cause pain when you lose money but you need to decide to bear it. And at this very moment you also need to be determined that you would not lose a single penny more, come what may. Whenever your value comes down to Rs.90000, you would exit at any cost. Do not listen to yourself even, if you have other ideas at this point. You have determined your risk. This is technically your stop-loss.

You are entering this trade because you have surplus fund, a stock and the pre determined risk (stop-loss). The final arsenal is, what the profit you want to make is. Yes, the expected return on your investment for which you are ready to take a risk. Pre determine it. In the above example if you want to make 20,000, then again come what may you need to exit the trade at 120000. You would exit with 20% profit. Again do not listen to anyone once you are at this point, not even to yourself.

With your surplus just keep being self disciplined in following the above four golden rules and evaluate your surplus after every 10 trades you have made. The odds would be in your favor.

Sell in MAY

The fear that stocks are overdue for a correction has been playing in the minds of many investors and specially with the period of MAY- October knocking at the doors.

Yes there is a new concern, statistically at least. The arrival of May means the beginning of a six-month period in the stock market when returns typically are lower at best and often negative.

A seasonal position strategy, with numbers to support suggests that it is better to sell in May and go away and then again come back in November and return to buying. If one keeps doing this every year one would be way ahead of others.

Before we go ahead I would remind you tat there is no easy way to buy and sell in market and never try to time the market.

Sell in May, the concept has compelling support:

Since 1950, the Dow Jones industrial average has produced an average gain of 7.4 percent from November through April and 0.4 percent from May through October.

_ An investor who sank $10,000 into the Dow during the “best” six-month period (November through April) and switched to bonds during the “worst” six months in every year since 1950 would have posted a return of $527,388, according to the Stock Trader’s Almanac. Doing the reverse would have cost the investor $474.

_ Applying the approach to the Standard & Poor’s 500 index, its returns from November through April have beaten those during the following May-October period 71 percent of the time dating to 1945.

_ Adhering to the practice also would have reduced risk. For whatever reason, the stock market crashes of 1929, 1987 and 2008 occurred between May and October.

Why does it work?

While you may call it a random pattern or statistical anomaly, the period from May to October features less market activity. This year, the approach may seem especially timely to those who believe the market is poised for a pullback after a period of remarkable gains.

Roaring back from the financial meltdown of 2008 and early 2009, the Nifty and Sensex has risen back after bottoming out nearly 14 months ago.

And if you believe this bull market has come too far, too fast, and believe a challenging period lies ahead for stocks, you may want to consider this semi-annual rotation strategy of SELL IN MAY.

Given how well the market has done over the past twelve months, perhaps this is the year that the theory will work like a charm.

India Versus Pakistan world cup Semi Finals, 2011.

Sudhir Kumar Chaudhary, an ardent fan of Tendulkar who earned the privilege of tickets to all of India’s home games (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

All of us have gone crazy! We are gearing to settle so many scores; rather than just one match of cricket. The sponsors could have never asked for more. And all cricket loving people of India would not have closed this financial year on a bigger note. Two arch rivals would play a game called cricket, but it would mean so many different things for so many wonderful people of the sub-continent and the world over.

Sachin would get his 100^th hundred. It would not get bigger then this for the little master too. Remember with his hundred India needs to win too. In the last two occasions in this world cup when the master played, the rest of the batters were too mesmerized to play; England and South Africa game. This is my first and last wish for the day, “Sachin’s ton and India’s victory.” I hope a lot of others would be with me for these two wishes.

Now what else is going on? Mr. prime minister, you too are playing game. The corporate world is playing their own. The Bollywood is participating too. Anyone left! The quite peaceful city of Chandigarh is having sleepless nights. The whole country is trying to get into it. The people of Chandigarh, I hope would play a great host. The warmth of Punjab and Haryana would be on display. If India wins, the leg & peg would flow.

All over in the offices in India, the employees are asking a half day holiday or the arrangement to watch the match in the office itself. Cricket bhakts have started their pujas and fast too. One of my friends has his mangal fast today devoted to this cause. Yes these are the common things happening all around. The advertisers are the happy lot too. If India wins the other beneficiary would be IPL, starting very shortly. The fever would go on. For the students who were appearing for their board exams, most of the papers are over. Tomorrow, the semi final day is being planned, the parties and the get-togethers’ invitations are pouring in. Whatever would be the outcome the mood is upbeat. India has got another festival this year, one more to our long list.

For the playing eleven, go guys and give your best, the best you would have never thought of. And wish that it is better than the opponent. All the best, Dhoni and team.

For all of us, let us play with true sport spirit and the better team of the day take away all the glories. We all have wishes and remember the same wishes our counterparts too have. We need to respect their spaces and our own. Only one side would be happy and the other would have to tell itself, the world has not ended, lets live for the another day. Memories will linger on for the time to come and the day would be rewind many a times in everyone action and speech.

Whichever side wins, one thing is for sure, the CRICKET has already won. The mad cricketing crowd of India has begun the party, the win will make it more wilder…….

A generalist or an specialist!

In India the education system has a bias towards producing generalists even in specialist courses. It is more obvious when you talk to students from engineering and MBA background.  A mechanical engineer could be found working as software professional or a finance major can be found in sales role.The question is that do we really know how to balance the churning out of generalist as well as specialist simultaneously? Is our education system ready to take on this role? With technology rendering anything and everything obsolete within years, are we ready for the challenges?

Education is our right. This is simple. The challenge is imparting education to millions of Indians. Do we have the capacity to absorb so many educated people in our economy? And here we require a strategical education policy. We really need to apply ourselves in creating a pool of women and men who would not serve only the present but would also ensure that the future generations are even served better. A task which is hard to vision and even harder to apply.

Primary,secondary and higher education. Now we need to draft “vision and mission ” for each stage separately. These three are the broadest segmentation one could imagine for our education system. The dissection needs to be much detailed. If India can mange its human population , really as a resource then the world will possibly be a better place to live for a larger number of humans.

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