...Let's roll the Dice...

Today is a very auspicious day in India… One of the most beautiful festivals is celebrated when a sister ties an ornamental wristband (or Rakhi) on their brother's wrist as a token of respect and affection… Raksha means protection, and the siblings share the festive moment to remind them that they are always there to protect each other. I don't have my own sister, but I have many first and second cousin sisters. Every year I get a Rakhi from them, and with physical distances being so far apart, they have transformed from the physical to the digital state. However, the feeling hasn't changed, and our love for each other is staying strong. However, a lot else has changed this year… 17th April 2021… It's been 4 months since my elder cousin's sister  Ekta   passed away due to COVID-19. First, my father passed away due to a heart attack in the same week on 12th April, and then my sister on the 17th… From Monday to Saturday, my family went through hell. It has taken us so...

  "Dhoni finishes off in style, a magnificent strike into the crowd, India lift the World Cup after 28 years, the party starts in the dressing room, and it's an Indian captain who has been absolutely magnificent in the night of the Final." - Ravi Shastri These words have forever been inscribed in the minds and hearts of all Indians. It's rare when a single moment like this can transform an entire nation into a sense of happy disbelief. For all cricket fans in India, this moment of glory was special… very, very special… Today when I look back to that moment, the memories of jumping up in the air, high-fiving my friends, and celebrating on the streets flash in front of my eyes… It was a surreal feeling. Fans were storming the streets with slogans of triumph and cheers of ecstasy… The feeling that India had won the 2011 Cricket World Cup was yet to sink in. It's been 10 years since that epic final, and for someone who grew up in the 90s, seeing an Indian captain lift...

  If you are a Cricket fan and love the Test format, 19th January 2021 will forever be etched in your memory, irrespective of which country you support. A fearless Indian team scripted a memorable win by overcoming the hurdles at the impregnable Gabba. When all Indians were hoping for a satisfactory draw, young India showed that they have their way of handling pressure. It started with the bowlers, backed up by the batsmen, and all of it happened under the umbrella of a humble captain. India retained the Border-Gavaskar trophy by beating Australia 2-1 at their den. It was a proud day for us Indians. A feeling that ranks amongst the World Cup wins. A few days have passed since this historic win at the Gabba, and I can still feel the emotions gushing inside me. I have probably seen every video, every highlight package from the match. There is no bigger high in life for me than seeing India play their blend of Cricket. Supporting them, cheering for them, getting angry at them, et...