Shared Word: September 2014

Sunday 21 September 2014

Bitter Sweet Chocolate

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Remember the time when you finally gathered some courage to first bite into that bitter sweet chocolate which, for you, was a grown-up thing. At first it was horrible. “What the hell is this!”, you said. Then you gave it a second chance and then the third bite and finally you started to enjoy it. Since then, there has been no looking back. That extra sweet milk chocolate used to be your best friend but now you find the complementary bitter-sweet taste of this new delicacy better. Amazing, isn't it. Who would have thought that one day you’ll derive delight out of a bitter thing!

This is life. As kids we stay within the protective shield of our parents- sweet part. We start adoring that world to such an extent that it gives us a jolt when we enter the real world-bitter part. That struggle with the studies, distance from home, arguments in the relationship and those deadlines. Why did we ever grow up? Can’t we just stay at one place? Is it actually imperative to let go of that sugary part of life? Questions, questions..

If you are looking for some answers, go back to the time when you first decided to bite into that grown-up bar. Why did you try it again when you hated it at first? Reason-you got bored of the same plain sweet taste that you have been enjoying since your childhood. You gave that sick bar a second chance because you enjoyed the sweetness that came after that bitter kick even more. It’s like trick and treat put together.

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Do you get it now? Your bitter struggle leads you to your sweet success, that bitter distance makes you further appreciate your home, those bitter arguments lead you to a sweet understanding and

more romance. It is only because of this bitter part that you are able to enjoy the sweet elixir of life.

Now, ask yourself, was it really that ill to grow up and face the world on your own. You love your life as much as you hate it. You should not look for sweetness all the time. Remember 'excess of everything is bad'. Besides sweet things can give you diabetes, wrinkles and yes, they make you fat!

Our life is a bar of chocolate and the two contrasting flavors add a thrust to an otherwise monotonous routine. So, bite into it and enjoy both the flavors of your bitter sweet bar.

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Thursday 18 September 2014

Power Of Music

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"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything".

-Plato

If you like Hip Hop or Eminem, Blues or Jazz, Techno or Soft, Country Style or Modern, even if you are happy just with the melodies, then, this article is for you. This is for anyone who understands the enchanting world of Music...

What is Music?

Music is a universal language that has a powerful impact on every being. For some it is an expression while for others it may be their solitude. Some may dance to the beat while others may just hum the tune. When you are alone in the crowd, Music finds you. The power of Music is something that we all feel around us, every time. It is a feeling that is difficult to express in words. This is Music..

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"Music is God's little reminder that there is something else besides us in this Universe, a

harmonic connection between all living beings, everywhere, even the stars".

-Wizard (August Rush)

The power of music is such that it can make the saddest soul on earth fill with content, give some hope and faith to move on. It can relieve you of the pain that you have borne for so long. It becomes your companion that absorbs all the loneliness. It brings joy and strength. It brings heaven on the Earth. This is Music..

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"Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the spaces between the notes and curl my back to loneliness".

-Maya Angelou

Music helps you to express all that words can never hold. Every fragment of your body responds to it as if it is a part of you. It is the voice of your emotions. Happy? You'll turn to the loudest of the rhythms to dance. Sad? Your hands will move automatically towards the melodies to cushion your heart. Crazy? Let's listen to Kesha or maybe Minaj. Low? How about 'The Climb'! There are anthems for your Patriotism and for your sports craze too.This is Music..

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"Music Expresses that which can not be put into words and that which can not remain silent".

-Victor Hugo

You don't need any booze to have an 'out of the world experience'. Try some Coldplay with Thom Yorke on Imagine Dragons. Ecstatic! The feeling when the beat drops is unbeatable than any of the feelings you can ever have. This is Music..

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"One good thing about Music,when it hits you, you feel no pain".

-Bob Marley

It doesn't matter how much we write about Music, we can never conclude its meaning. How can you define the infinite? Something that is present far and wide. It is a magic of its own kind. When everything fails Music takes over. You can hear it everywhere. In the wind, in the light, its all around you. Open yourself up and let the Music take over!

5 most successful Test Match Series captains of India

It all started back in 1932 when C. K. Nayudu captained the Indian Cricket Team for their first Test Match Series. Settling for one draw while losing the rest, it wasn't a complete defeat for the Indians as it provided them their maiden step into the world of cricket where they were about to shine. Today we are listing 5 of the most successful Test Match captains of the Indian Cricket team.

1. Mahender Singh Dhoni

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So far, the current skipper of the Indian team is their most successful captain to have guided his team for the Test Series. Till date he has a total of 27 wins under his hat. His best record is on the Indian soil while the worst is on the English land. He has captained the team against South Africa, Australia, England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and West Indies.

2. Sourav Ganguly

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Following Dhoni is Sourav Ganguly with a total of 21 wins. He is the most successful oversees Test Series captain. He has guided his Blue army against Bangladesh, Zimbawe, Australia, Sri Lanka, South Africa, England, West Indies, New Zealand, Pakistan and South Africa.

3. Mohammad Azharuddin

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With 14 wins, Mohammad Azharuddin in Third best Captain in the list. He has captained the Indian Cricket team against New Zealand, England, Sri Lanka, Australia, Zimbawe, South Africa, West Indies and Pakistan. He has captained the team for a short term on various occasions as well.

4. Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi

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With 9 wins each at their hands, this place had three claimers: Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar and MAK Pataudi. We chose the very famous Pataudi for his infamoius New Zealand's series. He lead his team against West Indies, England, Australia and New Zealand.

5. Rahul Dravid

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Occupying the 5th position with 8 wins is the GQ Man, Rahul Dravid. A land mark in the list of captains, Dravid lead his men against New Zealand, Pakistan, Australia, Sri Lanka, England, West Indies, South Africa and Bangladesh.

According to our tally these five men have been the most successful Indian Cricket Team captains when it comes to the Test Match Series.

Friday 12 September 2014

15 signs that you're a Man United fan.

Premier League is on and we are all set with our favourite football club's kits. Goals, defence, passes and transfers will be the words you'll hear the most from a football freak. football is not just a sport for us, its pure emotion. Who understands this more than a Manchester United fan. So, we are listing 15 points which prove that you are a true Red Devil!

1. When someone asks you to sing your anthem, you start more like this;

Glory Glory Man United...

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2. Your list of proud moments include the treble of 1999, in 2012 when we bought Robin van Persie (in your face Arsene Wenger!) and return of Ryan Giggs as a member of management.

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3. You have more than enough reasons to love, respect, adore and worship these two people;

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....we call them Sir Alex Ferguson and Sir Matt Busby for a reason.

4. You know that we are not called 'Red Devils' because we wear Red.

We wear blue

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...and white

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....and yes, Although De Gea wears green, he still is a red devil!

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5. You follow Manchester united and it's Fanclubs on Facebook, twitter, instagram and if there was an option then on Gmail and yahoo as well!

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6. After an incredible season by David Moyes, you are hopeful about our new boss Louise van Gaal. You declare this every time in front of a hater by using '#invangaalwetrust'.

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7. You hate Ronaldo,you hate him, you hate him..

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....no you love him, you love him

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8. Your 'things to do before I die' list includes watching Manchester United play written in CAPS.

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...you want to sit here. Don't you?

9. Munich Air disaster (1958) is something that makes you mourn even today. We really salute Sir Matt Busby and Sir Bobby Charlton for their spirits. United we Stand.