Summer of 69 is immortalized in
history of this part of world. 50 years later can it be same for Indians
Summer is here finally in this
part of the world. Gone are those chilly days, snow days, shivering, and indoor
life. Now it’s the time to give up hibernation, explore outdoors and have fun
under the sun. Sadly it is different back home. Furnace keeps burning outdoors
compelling us to stay indoors. Thankfully there are Mangoes, Vacations and IPL.
Last time I wrote on this forum, a day before IPL final. What a match though
not quite good cricket played with dropped chances, bad batting. Brilliance of
Bumrah, experience of Malinga and useful contributions by all finally ended
juggernaut led by Dhoni and his experienced Brigade albeit by narrowest margin
possible. But sure a treat for cricket fans and MI fan within me.
Fan in me also won when Shri
Narendra Damodardas Modi was sworn on 30th for the second time. Lot
has been said about this election: Polarization, EVMs, Secularism, Khan Market
Gang, Battle of Bengal, South Indian identity politics, topsy-turvy results
across three states lost by BJP, End of communist movement in India, Social
Media wars, Unnecessary and wrongful intervention of opinions by International
Media, meltdown of opposition, rise of stars like YSR Reddy, Stalin and sadly
MIM. For me three things really impacted
on ground zero.
