Sunday 23 August 2015

The story of how my iPhone got stolen.

This happened on the 16th of April 2015.
I was going to college today morning with my iPhone in my pocket.I take DTC Bus No 165 from my home to college.The 9 am bus is usually crowded with no space to breathe.I had my iPhone in pocket and boarded the bus.I was not concious enough to realise that I had two phones with me.
I was minding my own business when somebody asked me
"Hey,Is there something on my face"
I replied "no"
A few seconds later,he said " Bhaiya,there is something on your face"
I checked my face.I felt nothing.
"Let me check it for you"
Then my stop came and I said " I need to go" and boarded off the bus.
He replied with "Ok Bhai,Thank You and nice to meet you"
It was then I realized that my IPhone was missing.
I felt so stupid at that time.The person who was being so nice to me was the one who must have taken it or it must be his friend who was behind me.He must have used this trick to get my attention away from my pocket to steal the phone.The two must have planned this when they saw an opening.

I felt so angry.
I felt that I was the dumbest person in this world.
I felt that i could have done so much more and could have avoided my Iphone being stolen if I was streetsmart enough to notice it.
In a big city like Delhi,Please dont consider any stranger who suspiciously acts too nice to you as your friend.

There is no point in crying over split milk.I tried the number when I got off the bus and it was already switched off.This incident was really mentally disturbing.I couldn't pay attention in class.I request all of you reading this post ,please be careful while using overcrowded public transport.

Please be sure that you know what items you have before boarding any public transport.Items may be wallet,phone ,headphones etc.

If you have a bag,please keep all the phones and wallet that you have inside it and make sure that It is ziplocked.
Before you get off, make sure that you have all your belongings.

Do not keep too much money inside your wallet and take it out showing everybody.This act will attract pickpockets around you.

Never trust any stranger.

If you need to keep the phone in your pocket,make sure your hand is always inside it.

Thursday 13 August 2015

Why Australia lost the Ashes 2015.



Cricket lovers all around the world relate the gentleman’s game most famous and oldest  rivalry with excitement, drama and absorbing cricket .And it was no different this year ,enthralling the fans with top notch display of finest cricket. After an abysmal Ashes series down under, England were surely looking for revenge against their age old rivals and tasted blood during their dominating performance in the 2015-16 Ashes series. It’s rare to see an Australian side, which lifted the World Cup 2015, boasting of big names like Micheal Clarke, Steven Smith  and Mitchell Johnson go down in such a humiliating manner in Trent Bridge.
Here are the reasons why Australia failed to defend the Ashes:-
1.       Lack of Proper Teamwork:-Barring Steve Smith, none of the other batsmen showed any resistance to the ruthless English attack anchored by Stuart Broad. The openers, Warner and Rogers, did have good starts , but failed to convert those into big ones leaving too much pressure to the middle order and the tail and eventually leading to failure in putting up big scores.
2.       Inability to Adjust to English Pitches :- Australia never did their homework correctly. The seaming , bouncy pitches gave them a pretty hard time in all the four tests. The batsmen  failed to adjust to the conditions properly, leading to heavy defeats in Trent Bridge, Edgebaston and Cardiff. England on the other hand took full advantage of their home conditions and their bowling strength to rip off the Aussie Batting order.
3.       Absence of a world class All-Rounder:- The Aussies have lacked a proper world class all rounder in the test format. Shane Watson probably came the closest to filling that spot, but constant injuries forced him to give up his place in the team. Steve Smith is in the team as a batting specialist and Mitchell Johnson can give a quick few runs, but cannot provide stability in a serious situation. Mitchell Marsh is inexperienced to be a top gun. Be it Andrew Flintoff in 2005 or Ben Strokes in 2015, a match winning all round performance is a must to lift the most coveted trophy in the test arena.
4.       Michael Clarke :- Australia needed their captain to shine big time, but sadly Michael Clarke called it a day after the Trent Bridge test. He has a highest score of 38 till now with an average of 16.7.He failed to contribute in the brittle middle order, leading to harsh criticism from the Australian Legends. While his position as an all time great batsmen is safe , but his inability to pose a fight to a mediocre English team would not be the thing which he wants to be remembered for.
5.       Arrogance:-Though Australians are quite famous for their attitude on the field, but their aggressiveness and proud exteriors cost them the Ashes this time. Their recent successes in the tests against India, South Africa and the World cup must have sowed seeds of overconfidence in them to make sure a humiliating defeat is in store for them in the future. Players like Mitchell Johnson and David Warner, who have made sledging their hobby perhaps, think that playing mind games with the opposition is totally legitimate and will give them an upper hand in the game. Their plan backfired disastrously and cost them the Ashes.
 With the dead rubber coming up, with nothing but pride to play for, Australians will be hoping to give Michael Clarke the farewell he deserves and England will be looking to spoil their party. Let’s see who triumphs in the Oval.


Wednesday 5 August 2015

Why Naruto should be considered as the best Anime of all time?

Naruto,as a manga and anime, has won millions of hearts all over the globe.The story about 'number one hyperactive knucklehead' ninja rising from all odds to cherish his lifelong dream of becoming the Hokage (meaning 'Fire Shadow') of his village inspired one and all to NEVER GIVE UP (As Naruto always repeated).
There are numerous things which make this manga special.It has been the most followed anime and manga of the modern age.It has grew exponentially ever since the first volume which was launched in 1997.Though there are still many episodes to go,( episode number 421 of shippuden is the latest one),
what is it that makes Naruto different than the other anime to get such high popularity?

  • Character Development.
Naruto is one of the few anime which doesn't focus on one central titular character development.Other anime which I have seen, focuses too much on the main cast.That's where Naruto is unique.It gives every single character a history, a back story, a reason to explain what they are doing.
Be it ,
Naruto's dream to be Hokage to gain respect and people will look up to him,
Sasuke's desire to be better than everyone else for revenge against his killer elder brother,
Rock Lee's desire to be a shinobi, even though he is not gifted like his peers,
Pain's dream to see a world without any war or conflict.

Each of the characters presents a whole new perspective for the story and Naruto succeeds to have characters which are immensely popular than the titular character itself which is an extremely good thing for a manga to have.It shows that the anime doesn't depend on the titular character to engage the audience and it has other characters which do the job perfectly.

  • Engaging Storyline.
The anime starts off with a bang.The opening scene about a nine tailed demon fox who had come to destroy the hidden leaf village and the hero who sacrificed his life to save the village by sealing the demon inside a little boy will keep you in awe.Then comes the battle with Mizuki  which showed Naruto and Iruka's awesome father and son type bond which they share.Following this comes Kakashi Hatake with the most popular quote of the anime.The battle at the land of waves with Zabuza and Haku were just a cherry on the cake and just goes one.
 
Naruto's highest point of fan following easily came during the "Chunin Exams" arc and "The Invasion of Pain" Arc.SSome of the most memorable fights came during these arcs like Gaara vs Rock Lee, Naruto vs Gaara, Naruto vs Neji, Naruto vs Pain, Jiraiya vs Pain etc.
The arcs kept us glued to our TV sets or laptops.They were the defining moment of Naruto.
  • Killer Dialogues.
Okay, this deserves a special mention as the quotes of this anime are simply fab.
 
" Even the most ignorant, innocent child will eventually grow up as they learn what true pain is. It affects what they say, what they think… and they become real people. "- Pain
 
 "Rejection is a part of any man’s life. If you can’t accept and move past rejection, or at least use it as writing material - you’re not a real man." - Jiraiya.
 
" It’s because we help out when they’re in trouble that we can count on them to come running when we need it."- Shikamaru Nara
 
 "Grown-ups are idiots. If they really want to bring an end to this endless fighting, they need to sit down with one another and reach a truce."- Tobirama Senju
 
 "If comrades that you trust gather around you, hope can take physical form and become visible. That`s what I believe..."- Kakashi Hatake
 
"Once you question your own belief, it's over."- Naruto
 
".He who forgives and acknowledges himself... that is what it truly means to be strong!"- Itachi Uchiha
 
 "Forget about revenge. The fate of those who seek revenge is grim. It's tragic, You will end up suffering and hurting yourself even more. Even if you do succeed in getting revenge, the only thing that remains is emptiness."- Kakashi Hatake
 
" It is only through the eyes of others that our lives have any meaning."- Haku
 
 "Don't underestimate me! I don't quit and I don't run! You can act tough all you want! You're not gonna scare me off! No way! I don't care if I DO get stuck as a Genin for the rest of my life! I'll still be Hokage someday!"- Naruto
 
 
"No matter how powerful you become, do not try to shoulder everything alone. Becoming the Hokage doesn't mean people will acknowledge you. But when the people acknowledge you, you can become Hokage. Never forget your friends!" - Itachi Uchiha

"In the ninja world, those who break the rules are scum, but those who betray and abandon their freinds during danger are even worse than scum."- Kakashi Hatake.


  • Awesome action.
The action in Naruto is hell of a kind.The jutsu's in the ninja world would make you try the handsigns with a little glimmer of hope that you will be able to perform the techniques.But sadly, it is the real world.You would want to use shuriken and paper bombs in real life.The best fights in Naruto have to be
  1. Naruto vs Pain
  2. Jiraiya vs Pain
  3. Sasuke vs Itachi
  4. Kakashi vs Zabuza
  5. Kakashi vs Obito
  6. Minato vs Tobi
  7. Hidan and Kakazu vs Shikamaru
  8. Naruto vs Gaara
  9. Naruto vs Neji
  10. Guy vs Madara 
  11. Orochimaru vs Sasuke
  12. Gaara vs Rock Lee
  •  Value Teaching.
Naruto taught me many things.In fact all the characters taught me many a thing.
 
Rock Lee taught me that even the least talentless individuals can beat the geniuses by sheer determination,effort and sweat.
 
Guy Sensei taught me that we must be prepared to die to see the ones we love live.
 
Gaaara taught me that loneliness is a curse and it can only be lifted by love from the people around you.
 
Yashamaru taught me that wounds of the heart are different from the physical ones.They can heal only through love.
 
Hinata taught me the value of loving someone special who believes in you no matter what.

Neji Hyuga taught me that we can always change ones destiny.

Asuma taught me how it is important  to leave a legacy for the future generation to follow.

Itachi taught me that sometimes you have to be a villain to become a bigger hero

Kakashi taught me to always believe in your comrades.

And Lastly,

Naruto. Naruto taught me many things.

But the most important lesson was definitely " NEVER GIVE UP"