World Champs set to defend crown

The Indian team was captured by a group of photographers, practicing at the Lords Cricket Ground. They appeared to be relaxed and completely at ease—a sign that this is a world champion team.

Yes, T20 is back (barely a couple of weeks after the IPL) and it promises to be another heart-stopping, pulse-racing event. India is in an ‘easy’ group, with Bangladesh and Ireland. You remember what these two teams did at the 2007 World Cup, don’t you? Going by that yardstick, India is actually in a tough group.

But nothing seems to perturb Dhoni. Captain Cool, as always, says that the team is prepared and is ready to enjoy this World Cup. Boy, he is so cool, he could’ve even been working at Ignitee. We’ve got some really cool heads down here, believe me.

And when the mind is calm and without fear, success automatically follows. We’ve learnt that as a team, it is important to stay calm and confident, without being COMPLACENT. And that’s how World Champs defend their titles. All the best to the Indian Cricket Team!

India—out of the world and in it, too

Pirates off the African Coast—a scary thought. It's been a long time since I've heard of a ship being hijacked. It's mostly those metal birds in the sky (that's what the tribal Africans would call a plane—please refer to the movie The Gods Must Be Crazy).

Can you imagine though that it took the efforts of the Indian Navy to knock those pirates over? I do not doubt their capabilities, please no. I have the utmost respect for all the people serving in the armed forces. It's just the involvement of India in such a major international siege. Makes me go dizzy.

Another thing that makes me proud is Chandrayaan. Technology has evolved, and how! As the Indian tricolour flutters proudly, I sit back and wonder… how about a holiday on the moon? As it is, I need a break.

Oops… I've been woken from my stupor. Time to get back to work. But then, it isn't too bad to dream, especially when your country is on a high.