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Uri The Movie

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What do you put at stake in your day to day life? What do you put at stake in a day of your office life? Really do we bother to ask ourselves these questions while making big deal of problems we face during our lives.  Movies like Uri gives us that much needed reminder of our brothers, sisters who are putting their lives at stake to save our country, our lives. Movie is amazing. Army life is depicted really well with minute details. Believe me it is not easy. But even as a normal civilian, one can easily feel the difference. The actors have really prepared well for the movie. A lot of hard work has gone in to preparing for the role. How one holds the gun, walks in the parade, the facial expressions all has come out really well. Yes some liberty has been taken in some aspects, but it is quite acceptable. The military functions are captured with all its richness.  Indian army makes you proud. It is not at all easy to leave behind your parents, brothers, sis...

Long Live Test Cricket!!

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From a purist point of view, recently concluded India – Australia Test series provided multiple moments to cherish! Once again it helped fortify the belief that Test Cricket is here to stay for much longer time. It simply separates men from the boys. I am diehard fan of Test cricket. They say that Test cricket is like enjoying fine art. You shouldn’t be in a hurry. You should have all the time in the world to focus on the game. You should not be distracted by the ordinary duties of your daily chores.  This is where possibility of your spouse having entirely differently views from you arises.  I get disheartened when live coverage of test cricket is interrupted by advertisement the moment the bowler completes his bowling action of last delivery of the over. For a purist there is so much to observe on the field between the overs. There will be that fast bowler standing at long leg trying to warm-up and trying to seek attention of his captain.  For me, Sunil...