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Kids Drawing Bookmarks for a good cause

I was approached by a charitable organization if we could help them with making some bookmarks which they might use as their brochures in future and I approached the kids with the idea and they all where there to have some fun and also help in this good cause..We had this event today and the kids had to draw 3 bookmarks each and the subject were Education , Environment and Family..We had kids from age 3 onwards to 12+ and each one did give their best and as always I had the volunteering parents helping me with different activities..The kids came up with some amazing art and the creations were truly appreciated with the folks who were around...I am sure in the small way they could be of some help to a bigger cause..Adios till next time..Dee

Solo Dance with A Twist - An event for our kids

On Mar 24Th we organized this event for our kids here in Helsinki

Here are few of the highlights...

- There were about 16 kids participating from ages 1-12. They danced on some of the
top bollywood foot taping numbers and gave their 110% and it was joy watching each
one of them. The parent cud do nothing but admire them...

- We had our Finnish friends officiating as Judges and they were so thrilled to be
among the kids and giving valuable input to the kids and parents and also giving
away certificates and goodies

- For a wonderful team of volunteers who helped with backstage activities,
refreshments,cleaning packing the goodies booking the hall and sound system.

Also I feel we are going to have many such activities for the kids with the support of all the parents and kids involved cause I believe 'Ek Cheediya.Anek Cheediya' concept Song on DD...

So keep watching my blog on the kids activities...Adios !!

Do try bowling with your family

We had been bowling with our family friends couple of week-ends back...
My son who is six loved to bowl and so did all of us...
Please note you do not need any special skills to enjoy bowling..
Watch this attached video and you will see my son found his own style..:-)

The prize on weekends is about Euros 25 and on weekdays about Euros 18
Its a good idea to book in advance specially if you do not want to wait for
a track to be free..
Also you need to rent specific shoes available on location for about Euros 2

So next time try this family sport and go for the strike !!

India in World Cup 2007 - We are out

Let me start with this nice converstaion I heard during a match...

There was a discussion between the commentators during the SA v Aus match as to why Australian players keep throwing at the stumps even though there is no chance of a run out and the reason was as follows:

- Normally you get just 1-5 chances of a real run-out in a match and if you happen to throw during a chance you are likely to miss often as u might not have been aiming the stump for 2 hours but if you keep doing it then there is probability you would hit when its crucial.
- Keeps your shoulder warm and articulated throughout the match
- The batsman has it in the back of his mind this guy has been hitting the stump very often so let me think twice before i run.

Result
- What the school of our thought believe that you might end up giving extra run by simply hitting the stump is replaced by
- More run outs if you remember the De Villers run out from longon changed the match
- Less risky singles
- More fit players

Anyways I wanted to stress on the thinking process the other teams are having whereas we keep talking about seniors and juniors

I feel

- if Tendulkar really wants to do good to Indian cricket he should be la Alan Border
- Bowl good 10 overs of genuine experienced bowling
- Come down the order and play a quickfire inning like Akram or Border
- Be strict and demand respect and authority form the team and most important
- The money they make should be totally on merit and not on past glory
- BCCI should have policies to control advertisement money going to individuals cause
this is not Tennis or golf where one is earning in tons cause their rating depends on
individual performance and cricket is a Team Event

More important

They(BCCI) should plan retirements plans for senior players based on age and performance..

Lets hope we have learnt our lesson and work towards building a competetive team rather than
an experimental team...

As a Cricket Fan I will always want India to be in the top gear...

Khelo India Khelo !!

Organizing Indian Festival in Finland

So now we have plan to organize a Indian Festival here in Helsinki...
Now it is in the 3rd year and we have been pretty successful in getting our Finnish friends to enjoy it..

Its getting tougher to organize it as years go by as the expectations of the people are growing and the people involved are pretty less compared to the work it involves.

Hoping that we pull it up this time around with a much needed help by our ever so willing bunch of volunteers. If you think that you are interested to be a part of it I can assure you the folks out there are more than encouraging and supportive so please feel free..

Wishing you a great summer !!

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I am new to blogging so still learning the ethics.... :-)
लाइफ इस ठू शोर्ट... लेट अस ऎन्जॉय !!
Deepak Cutinha