Wednesday, April 29, 2009

IPL Dhamal

The Indian premiere league has created much of its waves in South Africa. When I first heard that it would be held in SA I was happy by the fact that I would get a chance to watch it but at the same time I had a thought running that it would not work here .But to my surprise it’s a big hit. The stadiums are packed by South Africans and it’s difficult to get the tickets. The first day tickets were sold in just 1 and half hour. Yesterday we some how managed to get the ticket for the t2o match between Rajasthan royals vs. Delhi dare devils at Centurion in Pretoria. The stadium was 75 % packed [considering the fact that it was a working day] with everybody in colors of red and blue supporting the 2 teams. The stadium full of Indian and English music and lightning and cracker all the way. What surprised me was how well South Africans had willing accepted the Indian première league and were taking active participation. South Africans love their sports.
Even though the score set up by Shewags team was quite ordinary 143, Rajasthan royals was struggling all the way until our heroic Yusuf Pathan stepped in and turned the whole match around. His impressive 6 sixes with breath taking. It led Rajasthan Royals to victory.
Thanks to lalit modi for giving all of us a big cricketing event like IPL.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

SHAME- INDIA TV

In one of the worst form of cheap sensational journalism India TV published misleading forged photograph of our syedna Dr Mohammed Burhannuddin [TUS] performing the nikah of the world most wanted man Baitullah Messud on 6th April 2oo9. What does a leader of peace and harmony have to do with a bloody terrorist? It’s sad that media channels in order to increase their TRPs publish false news without verifying them. India TV which is famous for it cheap sensational journalism realizing their mistake published a 7 minute apology on 7th April 2oo9. But how can a 7 minute apology undo the harm that has already been done. My blood boils to see how these TV channels manipulate information and present it to naïve public. Where is the responsibility of the press? These fake new have not only harmed the reputation of the messiah of peace but have also hurt the sentiments of one of the most peaceful community in the world the Dawoodi Bohra. India TV should be ashamed of their despicable journalism.
SHAME INDIA TV SHAME