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.

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.

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"

TELEVISION IS A FOUL INFLUENCE

Be it checking the Newshour on CNN-IBN or the latest episode of Comedy Nights with Kapil, The 21st century has taken the gift of Television with both hands.From shows like MTV Roadies for Teenagers,Chotta Bheem for toddlers,Khana Khazana for homemakers or The Legends of Mahabharata for the elderly, Television has become an indispensible part of everyone’s life ranging from infants to the grandparents. Television was a luxury that only a few could afford in the early days.But in the modern world,It is found in every home.
It is true that television is an easy,inexpensive and  the most popular way to get information about the whole world.But there are two sides of every coin.Television,in recent times,has become more of a foul influence than a boon to the society.It is adversely affecting the lives of the people in more ways than one.The people are falling into the trap created by it which jeopardizes their social and work life and kills their productivity.
Research shows that in the 20th century,children aged between 6 years to 16 years spend 1 hour infront of television  everyday and 3 hours outside playing with their friends or reading books.But in the 21st century,they spend 3 hours infront of the TV and 1 hour outside or reading.This clearly shows the grip of television on our future generation.Spending too much of ones precious time in front of the “dumb box” can lead to obesity, diabetes ,short sightedness and even mental stress.Watching TV is an activity that is effortless and requires no mental concentration and discipline.Children and especially teenagers shun books as they find it too boring and requires too much effort.They rather watch insensible shows such as MTV splittsvila or Roadies rather than take up a hobby or a sport.Research indicates that 95% of Children who are addicted to TV are overweight and have low grades in school.
Television discourages face to face interaction of children between their own family members and relatives.Some dont even know their parents siblings,but remember that Shinchan comes everyday at 5:30 in the evening on Hungama TV.Some programs may promote undesirable behaviour such as drugs,alcohol and even smoking to adolescents who imitate their role models in movies thinking it as the first step to be more like them.Movies shown recently describe violence and aggressive behaviour and teenagers may emulate them in real life.It also hampers the communication and writing  skills of students.
Television exposes people to a world where there are no problems.It gives them an incorrect view that life will always be a bed of roses and they dont have to struggle to meet their dream goal.People often deviate from their goals from the impact of TV.Their lives become meaningless and fullof sufferings.It lowers their self esteem and make people underestimate themselves.People are more interested to know about the latest gossips of Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli rather than watch the documentry about Nirbhaya.
Though the con’s are numerous,man should focus on the pro’s of TV.They should rather use it to gain information about the happenings of India and other countries of the world,watch informative shows which focus on art ,travelling and cooking.Children should learn the values of friendship,honesty and hardwork from their favourite cartoon characters.I feel it depends on the person and what he wants to see and what does he want to gain from it.Television is harmless if used for the right purpose and to a certain limit.So I request all of you to stop watching and start living

5 lessons HBO’s Game of Thrones teaches us.

Though HBO’s most popular drama series attracts huge audiences all over the world due to its gripping storyline and famous characters, yet there are numerous life lessons which we can extract and apply in our daily lives.(Spoilers ahead)

1.       Identify your strengths and weaknesses and use it to your advantage.

In the Battle of Blackwater, King’s Landing didn’t have the resources nor men to put up a fight against Stannis Baratheon’s forces. Using their limited arsenal of wildfire and Tyrion Lannister’s genius strategies, they decimated Stannis and defended the Iron Throne.

The lesson is applicable in our professional lives too. If people focus on their strengths and use them strategically, they will definitely succeed in their venture and bear the fruits.

2.       Choose your allies wisely.

The entire North was decimated due to the betrayal of one man, Theon Greyjoy. Tyrion Lannister was sentenced to death as the woman he loved testified against him. Ned Stark lost his life for the reason that Petyr Baelish let him down. There are very few people in life who lend a hand in your bad times. Cherish them and never betray them.A disloyal ally is worse than an enemy.

3.       Remain true to your promises.

Robb Stark was murdered in a wedding as he broke his vow to Walder Frey to marry one of his daughters.Joffery executed Ned Stark although he promised to show him mercy if he confessed his treason which led to the War of the Five Kings. Respect your promises and act true to them. No person is trustworthy if he breaks a promise.

4.       Never underestimate anyone.

Jon Snow,a bastard of the North was looked down upon by his own family. Due to his sheer hardwork and diligence he rose to become the Lord Commander of the Night’s Watch. Daenerys Targaryen had no money, no influence, and no army. Her abusive elder brother who marries her off to the leader of a savage tribe and within a year she acquires all three. Never look down upon people. Everyone has the power to surprise anyone at any point of time.

5.       Always have a backup plan.

Jaime Lannister, one of the greatest swordsmen Westeros has ever seen, was nothing after he lost his right hand. He exclaimed that he was not able to defeat even a stable boy with his left hand. Since he had no knowledge of administration or politics, he was useless to serve the King and might have got killed for that. So always be prepared for the worst and expertise in as many new skills as possible. This will not only make yourself valuable to your employers ,but will give you an edge over your peers.

A Terrorist Reborn as a Hero: Story of Yakub Memon.

It has truly been a busy week for the Indian media.First the untimely death of the ever lovable Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam , the hanging of Yakub Memon , on the morning of 30th Jul 2015, which coincidentally is his 53rd birthday, made sure that the Indian media was divided in twoparts of the country for the coverage of the funeral procession.

Many say that partial justice has been served in case of Yakub Memon as the brain behind the blasts, Dawood Ibrahim and Tiger Memon are still at large.Till yesterday, there was a debate whether Yakub Memon should be shown mercy as he was just "indirectly" involved in the attacks.Today, he is being hailed as a hero of the religion in his residential colony.The people in support of him have no memory of the 257 innocent lives that were taken due to bombed which were allegedly funded by him.The must know that even if you help terrorists slighty in aiding their operations, you are as guilty as if you have carried out the bombing.

"What more do they want? He went to jail for eight years more than 14, which is a life sentence. He was done " says a Memon supporter.

Another one adds “Men over 50 are not supposed to be hanged. If they had hanged him in 2007, we would have understood. Would the people who suffered have memory of their injury? What is the purpose now?”

"His daughter never had the chance to play in his lap" One adds.

"He left home then, he came back now"

 Many politicians come in support of him saying " he was convicted because he was a muslim.It would send a wrong message to the minorities of the country".

Such people deserve a kick in their butt.When did terrorists deserve sympathy?He were not sympathetic enough when 257 innocent people died in Mumbai.Such people were not even aware of the terror that would befall upon them.They didn't commit any wrong.The most heinous crime is the killing of an innocent. Terrorists have no religion.No religion advises its followers to kill in order ro spread message or to attain salvation.They are madmen trying to disturb peace.Politicians are just using statements like these to divide and rule a
on the basis of vote bank politics.They feel no sympathy for Yakub Memon.They just want to use this opportunity to win votes. Yakub Memon also got all the facilities available in the judicial systemfor a mercy plea.

Some argue that the death penalty should be done away with as the state has no right to take the life of person and everybody has the fundamental right to live.But terrorists are more interested in taking lives and do not care whether about their living as song as the message is sent and their purpose is fulfilled.

 He was a chartered accountant by profession and had a masters degree in commerce.He also got " Best Chartered accountant of the Year" award from the Memon community.He was financially stable, had a great career ahead of him and a loving family.He had everything life could ever give him .

Yet,
He chose the path that brought him and his entire family shame all over India.
He chose a path to be murderer and not to be a respected finance professional.
He chose to aid people kill innocents in the name of "Jihad" instead of helping people file tax returns.
He chose to be a terrorist.

And justice has been served.The families of the victims can now breathe a sign of relief.

10 Things only a Dilliwala can understand.

1.       Mouth-watering and Diverse Street Food.

Chutney samosa and Jalebi ,cholle kulche ,momos,gol-gappa,rajma chawal,aloo paratha,kathi ,kabab,kulfi,faluda and the list goes on. There is no place on Earth which will provide you the variety of delicious street food which Delhi provides. It is simply a heaven for foodies and light on the pockets too.

2.       Delhi Metro.Enough said.

The safe and secure Delhi Metro has been judged the world’s second best . No wonder Dilliwale like to brag about it in other cities.

3.       Erratic Weather

Summers are too hot and winters are bitterly cold. The power-cuts during summer are gruelling and winters are too chilly for a walk. Dilliwale always like complain about the weather.

4.       Bargaining.

It is said that you are not a true Dilliwala unless you have bargained for the little extra in everything .Ranging from free dhaniya and Mirchi with 1 kg of tomatoes or reduction of the last rupee of the stylish jeans in Sarojini,we love to haggle till both the parties are satisfied.

5.       Architectural Wonders.

Dilli is famous for its historic architectural wonders. It attracts a large audience all over the globe. Places like Akshardham, India Gate, Humayuns Tomb,Qutb Minar and Jama Masjid attract many tourists.

6.       The Dilli Language.

If you haven’t used words like Kebab-Shabab, uncle-wuncle, daaru-shaaru , jugaad ,”senti na ho yaar”, or even Koi-Nahi (Dilliwala version of ‘no problem’ or ‘it’s okay’),you are not a true Dilliwala at heart. And yes, we abuse our heart out.

7.       Protests ,protests and protests.

Dilliwale always turn up in large numbers for any sort of protest. Since it is the political hub of the country, there will always be some sort of protest or the other at Jantar Mantar or even in the plain road.If you have ever lived in Delhi,you must have been a part of at least one protest during your stay.

8.       Agonizing Traffic Jams.

Statistics reveal that an average Dilliwala spends about one hour a day in traffic jams.We also contribute to noise pollution by honking till the horn of the car gets broken.

9.       Brands and Sarojini Nagar.

Only Dilliwale can understand what it’s like to shop your heart out in Sarojini Nagar or Janpath.

10.   Weddings like no other.

When a Dilli family celebrates a wedding,it is like the whole world is celebrating with them.