A human mind needs attention! Its his fuel. He tries to cling onto things that make him feel comfortable. He yearns for love, care and emotional consoling. He prejudices his mind to befriend somebody which might not be remotely possible. But little does he know if there is someone else seeking for the same love and attention from himself. Its a vicious circle and all one needs to do is look around. U will find it! But unlike last time being selfish, this time reciprocate.
That greatest feeling in life!
Is it that smile on a mother’s face when she sees her new born baby in her shivering arms for the first time ever!
Would it be those happy tears of a home-bound soldier as he sees his soulmate’s pensive face through the glimmer of his lantern, reminded of a time when he wished to see her for only one last time at the warfield to tell her that she was the most beautiful thing to have happened in his life.
Is it the excitement on a dad’s face when he sees his child coming back someday with his bike, only to take him for his first ever ride, reminded of the days when he used to teach him his cycle; his mind clinging onto those hazy memories of that last time when he left the kid on his own feet with a gentle push from behind, promising him....come what way that he would always be next to him!
Is it that smile with a scent of achievement of a village girl who has fought her way out from the underprivileged, poor, uneducated and male chauvinistic society that she was destined to be born, finally returning to her village with her first pay cheque only to place it on the feet of her parents and thanking them for all the empty stomach nights they have spent and lot many other things sacrificed in their life.
Would it be that moment when the person whom you love the most, holds you by your hand and tells you eye-to-eye, heart-to-heart that you are the most gorgeous creature in the whole world and bending on the knees gives you that first kiss of your life on your cold hands.
Touchy, emotional and feel good moments these and many others that each and every one can type down, are!!
But for me, if you can be that reason for the little smile amidst the tears of a struggling individual, irrespective of sex, caste, relations, religion what not, that is what I would describe to be the greatest feeling! There is unconditionality, care, love and above all godliness!
Would it be those happy tears of a home-bound soldier as he sees his soulmate’s pensive face through the glimmer of his lantern, reminded of a time when he wished to see her for only one last time at the warfield to tell her that she was the most beautiful thing to have happened in his life.
Is it the excitement on a dad’s face when he sees his child coming back someday with his bike, only to take him for his first ever ride, reminded of the days when he used to teach him his cycle; his mind clinging onto those hazy memories of that last time when he left the kid on his own feet with a gentle push from behind, promising him....come what way that he would always be next to him!
Would it be that moment when the person whom you love the most, holds you by your hand and tells you eye-to-eye, heart-to-heart that you are the most gorgeous creature in the whole world and bending on the knees gives you that first kiss of your life on your cold hands.
But for me, if you can be that reason for the little smile amidst the tears of a struggling individual, irrespective of sex, caste, relations, religion what not, that is what I would describe to be the greatest feeling! There is unconditionality, care, love and above all godliness!
Anbe Sivam!
If there is one movie that has inspired me with a way of
living, it has been Anbe Sivam (“Love is God”), an epic tamil movie that
revolves around a series of events that follow the tryst of two individuals
with varying ideologies. The movie is one that dwells deep into philosophies
like communism, atheism and altruism and brings one goosebumps multiple times
taking him into deep introspective thought zones.
Live the moment. Go back to your past, cry, laugh, jump
around, fist yourself. The future is bleak and random anwyays. Rather than
fighting for the future, if one could become content with what he has and reach
out to others who are struggling and expect nothing in return except that sweet
smile amidst the tears of a struggling individual, and if you can unhesitatingly
do it time and again, then my friend u are that supreme being.
In the end you and I are loners, relentlessly striving for
our identity. Quenching our ego and seeking incentives for every effin thing we
do. There is nothing as God. If it comforts you and satisifies you everytime u
go to a temple, I want to throw it on everyone’s face, we are the biggest
losers and evaders in life. What do you think happens to the Rs.50 you donate
to a temple? Don’t you think giving it to somebody outside, starving off food
would be a better deed? Its simple aint it. But do we care to think different,
such is the depth at which religion and faith have interlaced into our social
life. Such is MEDIOCRITY. 
Mother
Teresa, Mahathma Gandhi are all examples for human-gods had science and
documenting not developed so fast. They are all individuals who believed in a
way of life like Mahavir Jain or Gautam Buddha. Altrusim is indeed a romantic philosophy
but I believe it must be inculcated in oneself especially given the pace at
which our lives are progressing. Food for thought I say and for all reasons
including Kamal’s extraordinary brilliant acting, Madhavans subtely powerful supporting
role, the BGMs, the plot and most importantly the message it tells one, the
movie is a must watch for anyone who needs a bit of inspiration and guidance in
life, I think! Here is one video clip that might as well tempt one to watch the
movie.
“Yaar yaar Sivam… Nee
than Sivam”.. “Who is the supreme one… Its none but you”. Deep, profound,
esoteric but I think it is an enlightenment, an indispensable catharsis for mediocrity
and the uninitiated.
E minor… Coffee….. and the rains
This is one of those days when the loner takes a deep gasp
and bows down.
Tired he is, of this meaningless run.
For when he looks up he sees nothing but hollowness.
And the farther he goes there is nothing but darkness.
He is with his love, the only one that struck a chord with
him.
Playing it slow in the E minor, closing his eyes to himself.
The mood is set and apt to that of gloom and grief.
With the drizzling rains in the backdrop and the hot coffee
luring him for a sip.
He is with himself in his world, hoping for the light at the
end of the tunnel.
Only if it was there!
The new force that is Napoli
Napoli had an undoubtedly dominant transfer market presence
this year. Sealing 7 new deals and selling 4 players, the newly appointed
coach, Benitez made sure that he is on the move to create a strong and capable
team. With a last year runners-up finish, Napoli should now be aiming to
challenge for the Scudetto competing with the likes of Juventus and AC Milan
under the guidance of Rafa Benitez.
Transfer Summary
Coach (IN): Rafa Benitez
OUTs
Edinson Cavani – Striker
Mario Santana – Winger
Hugo Campagnaro – Defender
Morgan De Sancti – Goalkeeper
INs
Gonzalo Higuaín – Striker
José Callejón – Winger
Dries Mertens – Winger
Pablo Armero – Defender
Raúl Albiol – Defender
Pepe Reina – Goalkeeper
Rafael
– Goalkeeper
The El Matador and Napoli’s talismanic player, Cavani was
sold to the French giants, PSG for a fee of €64m. One of the most sought after
player in the market, Cavani had played a pivotal role in Napoli’s last year
performance and his transfer justifies its cause and the fee. The funds from
his sale were thoughtfully channelized to capture other world class signings in
the likes of Higuaín (€37m) and Callejón (€10m). The Real Madrid duo have
proved their caliber at a top class level and is bound to prove successful at
this new project. Especially, the classy Argentinian striker, is expected to
continue his goal-scoring form with Real Madrid and Rafa definitely deserves a
pat on his back for luring in Higuain competing against the likes of Arsenal.
Cavani was Napoli’s attacking face and it would only be normal if we see
Higuain carry the responsibility from this season. The team now has a boastful
attacking lineup with the growing talents of Lorenzo Insigne and Marek Hamsik,
and the newly signed Mertens, a talented Belgian winger who seem to figure out
in his first team plans.
In the defensive framework , the departure of Campagnaro,
one of the reliable of Napoli’s defenders apart from Paolo Cannavaro, has been
quite surprising but the arrival of the ex-Valencia defender makes up for it in
a way. Benitez has also sold out De Sancti so as to make space for Rafa’s
ex-Liverpool shot stopper Pepe Reina for a loan.
It has been a good amount of restructuring done by the Partenopei
this season and Benitez must be eyeing to claim the stature he held at
Liverpool with this new and rejuvenated team. Lets have a look at a first team
starting lineup for the new Napoli side.
The squad is well balanced with the likes of Insigne, Pandev
and Maggio available on the bench. There is both youth in the likes of Hamsik,
Callejon and Mertens and experience in the likes of Higuain, Albiol and
Cannavaro.
Will the man who guided Liverpool to the UEFA Champions
League cup be able to emulate Napoli’s golden days of the late 80’s. For sure,
they had Maradona back then, but given Napoli’s current squad with a tactician
like Benitez on board, we could be looking at a project that might start to
flourish in times to come.
Mesut Ozil and Arsene Wenger’s bolstered attacking force
"People
don't look at the quality we have and just want to buy because they feel fear
but I maintain what I said before we will only add super quality to our squad
if we can do it or nothing”. Arsene Wenger
There was a time when these words from one of the most
experienced coaches in the Premier League did not prove satisfactory to the
millions of gunner fans, who were frustrated by Arsenal’s lack of ambition in
this summer transfer window. With arch rivals Tottenham, big money spenders
Chelsea and City sealing deals one after another, it was understandable when a bunch
of arsenal fans went to the extent of writing a plea to the management to look
into matters.
But one man, adamant as ever, not willing to compromise on a
players’ quality came up with the best of retorts with a bonanza signing for
the summer- the Real Madrid number 10 and the German international first choice
playmaker, Mesut Ozil. Since the days of Fabregas had ended at Arsenal, Wenger
would be proud to have the prodigal playmaker in his squad who can provide
those killer passes that would fetch him important goals.
“I have said throughout the summer that we have been working
hard to bring in top quality players to this football club. This has involved
many, many people across the club and I have always had the full support of the
club in making decisions on the football side.”
Eventhough Wenger’s priority would have been an addition in
the striking department alongside
Giroud, bringing in Ozil would definitely bolster the Arsenal squad. Much
acclaimed for the midfield quality with the likes of Cazorla, Wilshere, Arteta,
Rosicky and the rejuvenated Ramsey, Arsenal could already have been argued to
have one of the best midfield forces in England. Now with Ozil moving in,
no-doubt the midfield is going to get even more dangerous, probably one which
Wenger would leverage to implement his romantic concept of beautiful football.
Let us look into how Arsenal’s attacking lineup is going to
look like with the playmaker added to the equation.
1. Ozil on the Left wing as a Left Attacking Midfielder (4-1-4-1)
Ozil’s strengths can be clearly attributed to his creativity
and dribbling. Alongside the Spanish maestro Cazorla Ozil could find himself in
the left center attacking midfield, play the role of an orchestrator and feed
the likes of Giroud and Cazorla. This is quite similar to the days with
Bergkamp having Pires on his left and Henry upfront. The trio of Wilshere,
Cazorla and Ozil will be a threat any defensive setup would fear to handle. One
could easily visualize a lot of link up plays on the field with Wenger having
more options in the diligent Ramsey and creative Rosicky on the bench. Podolski
also would be a safe bet on the wings and could replace either of Cazorla or
Ozil when required. This formation setup would eventually help Wenger emulate a
neat and clean passing gameplay with 5 midfielders maneuvering the ball across
the park. Could be a new version of Tiki-Taka in the making!
2. Ozil in the right flank (4-4-2)
This formation would have to force Walcott upfront as a
striker with Giroud. Wenger has always lauded Walcott’s striker instincts. "I
always said that he will be a striker so we are on the same wavelength there. You
feel it or you don't. He has the qualities to play there."
With no major additions in the striking department, this formation
looks likely against teams that maintain a high-defense line and with so much
of creativity in the midfield it would become easy for Walcott to sprint for
those Bolt-runs and tap the ball into the goal. Ramsey could start in this
framework as the defensive work rate would be higher as the midfielders are
spread to the flanks resulting in lots of box-to-box spaces. Ozil has often
played in the right attacking midfield at Real Madrid and this formation would
give him space, which has proved to be the key fuel to his engine. Ozil prefers
space and this formation would free him from the presence of defenders near the
hole. In this role, Ozil would be a sole attacker with the game being dictated
in the centre of the pitch and moves made majorly through the flanks.
3. Ozil in the hole (4-2-3-1)
This has been Ozil’s usual position in the Real Madrid squad
and he is probably the best-suited here. This formation can also utilize the
shooting skills of Podolski on the left wing and the presence of Walcott on the
right flank. Cazorla can be brought in instead of Ozil if need be and so can
Arteta and Rosicky replace the other midfielders. In this position, Ozil would
be asked to play upfront performing minimal defensive work, but feeding the
incisive passes which he is best at.
Independent of where he plays, Mesut Ozil pumps in
creativity and footballing sense in the already powerful midfield that Arsenal
can be proud of. With his addition, Wenger will have more options in the
midfield in terms of strategic flexibility and bench strength and he is more
that excited to have a world class star like Ozil in the squad.
“Mesut is a top quality footballer who will be a fantastic
addition to our talented squad. We are all looking forward to him joining up
with us after his international matches with Germany and working with us as an
Arsenal player."
The feeling is definitely mutual when Ozil had to say:
"I am thrilled to be joining a club of the stature of
Arsenal and am looking forward to playing in the Premier League. It will be
great for my own personal development as a player and I am particularly looking
forward to working with Arsene Wenger.”
In the coming years, the €50m man should definitely
ameliorate the chances of much-awaited silverware for Arsenal and should
relieve the gunner fans from any more frustration. But how and when, only time
will tell!
Bale and the new force that is Real Madrid
After a plentitude of discussions, speculations and heated
arguments, the Bale-sale finally seems to be sealed and the ex-Spurs man is
all-set to wear the much coveted Madrid jersey as he lines up for the new Ancelotti
chapter at Santiago Bernabeu.
The winger would now move from the North London side to Madrid
for a whopping record-fee of €100m, breaking the previous €94m transfer record
of Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United to the Spanish capital. Constantly
compared to CR7 for his tremendous speed, long-range shooting and aggressive
runs down the flanks, Bale will be the new firing arm for Madrid’s warship. Similar
to the way Neymar has lined up with Messi at their rival club, Bale would also
pair alongside his footballing idol, CR7 and then, they are a certainly a force
to reckon with.
But tactically how would adding Bale to the equation, affect
the other players and their positions at Real Madrid. Lets have a look into
this.
1. Bale on the right wing (4-2-3-1)
2. Bale on the left wing (4-1-3-2)
Alternatively, Ancelotti might also try out this option,
with CR7 playing a more advanced role alongside Benzema in the attack. Bale
would continue to play in the left wing with his ex-Spurs comrade Modric
playing above Alonso in the midfield. Isco would find himself shifted slightly
to the right midfield and defensively Ancelotti could prefer Pepe over Varane
to aid Alonso with the defensive midfield tasks. This setup offers a physically
adept two-striker option for Ancelotti and could also leverage the long-range
crosses from Alonso and Isco. This framework would be something he might try
against the likes of Barcelona which are relatively unreliable in the air.
Traditionally, CR7 has been on the left wing and this formation might just
lessen the impact he has over the game, but if Bale can make up for this in his
position, then things remain good.
Undoubtedly, Bale’s arrival will be an epic boost to this
current Real Madrid squad and how much ever we argue about his price tag, which
might be a result of the inflated transfer market scenario; combined with CR7,
this squad should be legitimately prepared to become the best club in Europe.
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