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Puneet’s Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-09-05

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:44:00 +0000

on first hearing, the local palash anthem is far more hummable than the national rahman anthem.. #
malaria,dengue,Chikangunia,h1n1..the mosquito:man ratio has never been more unfavorable in the history of mankind in any city.. #
the Quit Cwg movement is gaining momentum..visit any travel portal for proof.. #
if tata motors ws operating in US it may hv gone bankrupt due to claims by burnt nanos..but then developing nations dnt get developed goods #
KJo has royally mothered jailhouse rock. i shudder to think of the day when they pick up a floyd or a nirvana molesting! #
if the organizers fix the Cw games, will it be possible to make it a revenue neutral games? can 60000 crores be made tru fixing? #
its so depressing to read the papers in the Morning! nothing positive happens in the world any more? #
sudden spate of ads from allout,odomos,hit,mortein..social service or opportunism? #
all the Cwg deadlines quoted to be unanimously and uniformly extended by a day..it jst rained (for 4 mins though)! #
It shud be fascinating if Sreedaran of Delhi Metro fame is roped in as PM candidate by BJP. My money is on him winning. #
Who is most likely going to be the world's first individual to be prosecuted for causing public humiliation to a nation? Guess? #
Dilli ka Daura kijiye, aur Dil ka Daura sath le jaaye. Muft Muft Muft. *Sharte lagu. #
A special fruit is increasingly being found in Lutyen's Delhi. Its called Ghoosberry! (Inspired bu Jug's cartoon) #
I am very proud of my decision to Quit CWG in January. Perhaps the wisest decision I've ever taken, other than marrying Tushina! #
#Trending on #Twitter includes Mexico, Brazil, even Ireland. But not #India Kyun Kyun, ae twitter raja? #
Y shud the CWG theme song be released at Kingdom of Dreams in Ggn? Just because Wizcraft owns it, and they wanted publicity for their dream? #

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Puneet’s Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-29

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:44:00 +0000

Tht guy who said, forget the destination, & enjoy the journey, shud be made to go to office in Delhi/NCR today! #
Will the MPs be happy & content now? Can we hope that at least now, they won't indulge in corruption?? #
delhi is made of 2 parts. lutyens and lutiui delhi. the latter has roadcraters,epidemics,jams et al. the common men stay here, after all. #
Onam calling! Off to Naividyam! #
Girls. Happy raksha bandhan! Boys, thoda bach ke rahna!! #
I wish Times Private Treaties had picked up stake in the CWG. Games to ho jaate fir! #
'Sher' is Lion, not Tiger. Tiger is 'Baagh'. Hence, Shera should be renamed as 'Baaghi' or something… #
If you get confused between what constitutes Left brain or Right brain, then does that mean you are more Right brain than Left? #
Being the world's best Chess player,which also makes u amongst the world's brainiest,is easier than figuring out India's Red tape!! WHOA!! #
2000 gmail contacts. 519 are on gtalk. 115 online right now. Google has truly changed the way we communicate online! #
thr must be a very good reason why morning and mourning sound so similar! #
Finally, after a week, we will get to meet Manya tonight! Becomes almost impossible to exist when she's not around.. #
There must be a reason why Veer Var and Beer Bar are so deceptively similar sounding. Aaj din kya hai? Veervar? #
Is 50000 Cr enough to link all major rivers of India, & ensure no floods or droughts hit us ever again? #
Funny headline: Two Sisters Reunited after 18 Years in Checkout Counter #
CONwealth Games. CONspiracy. CONgress. CONnaught Place. Birds of a feather, and all that jazz… #
2010 is a unique year for us..india will witness its diwala in october and diwali in november! #
I cannot understand why Delhi Govt needs a separate anthem, composed by Euphoria? One upmanship? #
What is the Difference Between Mother & Wife? One Woman brings U into this world crying… the other ensures U Continue to do so! #
jst heard a radio spot for tickets Cwg..akbar asking birbal how r preps going on & birbal says very good! stupid but hilarious! #
anthr nano burnt..jst like their dtc buses keep catching fire..is this how tata became the hottest firm in india? #
after watching any broadcast on doordarshan, the only thought that stays with you is jaago grahak jaago! #
finally we saw tere bin laden. what a lovely little comedy! great sense of humor in there.. #

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Puneet’s Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-22

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:44:00 +0000

this murphy chap sure had better forecasting capabilities than nostradamus.. #
Armchair Criticism, rather than Constructive, Concrete action, now defines our collective conscience… #
Who is the individual behind the Shera costume? Amongst the most clicked 'celebrities' but still an unknown entity!! #
SL 48/4, 13 overs. However, the ominous TAIL, quite often their best batsmen against India, are about to come out and play! #
hindi cricket commentary is a true stress-buster..in abject defiance of darwin's theory, this species has refused to evolve in decades! #
karthik calling karthik. back to the pavilion! #
mobile wars now being fought over 4 rs rfp day and micropaise per sec..and this after india has lowest rates in the world! #
was this east india buyout inspired by a certain panmasala advt which had carried the same theme? a tiny li'l ad influencing a buyout! #
can thr be a huge satta going on abt Cwg deadlines?agency announces d'line & chooses to meet it or not on paper even if work remains.. #
A conclusion is simply the place where you got tired of thinking… #
will indian media blow the lid off the global nexus between sports heads, consultants and corporates? ndtv now.. #
look around..its just india whining..where is the happiness gone? #
the aura,mystique & the veil ard the Gandhis and a Nehru needs to be lifted..i wish for a strong alternate leader like modi to come to cente #
3rd yr elec student dies of elec shock due to lose wires in #jaypee insti, noida.details being hidden frm media.pls retweet #
students either locked in, or out on streets.shoddy management at #jaypee insti, noida..pls retweet #
this plea to retweet being made by students thr.reason given is mirgi. ambulance delayed by 30 mins frm entering. #jaypee insti, noida. #
Its Dengue time in Delhi/NCR.Pls clean ur coolers, & stay away frm breeding grounds. MCD, take onus of the Dengue spread, & clear the roads. #
What's common between the 2 richest set of people in the world? The Arab sheikhs & Indian politicians both wear white! #
playing scrabble with manya..though in a very crude and basic sort of way! #
Thank You God, for making it rain. Just after I reached my office today! #
Today is our National Sycophancy Day # 4. Rajiv Gandhi's B'day. Go on, read the TOI and you shall get a list of the biggest boot-lickers! #
The births & deaths of Gandhis/Nehrus has helped give identities to a million govt projects, and millions to media houses via advts! #
MGNREGA, RGVN, JNPGTY, IGFRDK or any of such 185749 projects in India fight for media space, on 8 days of the year. Amar raho, MG,JN,IG,RG! #
Manya off to Dadi/Baba. Then to Agra for 3-4 days for Rakhi! Will miss you, doll! #
ndtv,t'now,ibn hv gone berserk last 3 days,since Cwg news subsided,abt how they hv brought abt a change!so it ws abt who makes more noise! #
grt story on zee news. money spent on Rajiv Gandhi etc on ads..3 cr was spent on RG in jul aug last year! #
wht fabulous weather in Ggn! come over to ambience mall for shopping! oh btw you'll meet me here whenever you come! #
pepsi max has caffeine.sucralose..both not for kids.yest i saw a 2 yr kid drinking it..and it tastes quite bad actually! #

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Puneet’s Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-15

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:44:00 +0000

tiger was 1st seen romping away to glory in woods..then only 1411 were left..and now Cwg..the tiger,i tell you,knows how to stay in news! #
rag darbari has got a whole new meaning..this guy is being ragged and gagged every day! #
why is TOI doing this to Cwg? money, fame or pressure from The madam? #
sports academies shud train the youth & athletes in politics and sports admin..far more lucrative than playing for india.. #
this independence day madam is going to present her son as the savior of india's pride..The One who'll solve the Cwg matrix.. #
is thr any decent word in the dictionary in original or distorted form whch hs nt bn launched as a real estate project?? what creativity! #
oc shud have given numeric timelines and not alphanumeric..eg work will be done by 10. not 10 aug! #
this cargo ship causing oil spill off mumbai is the most educated ship ever, i tell you..MSc chitra its called! #
wht is it about rahat fateh ali khan? every song he sings becomes an instant hit! pure magic, this guy.. #
Its raining Sanjeev Kapoor & Amitabh Bacchhan in Delhi — Aandhi Toofan, i.e.! #
Upar uski Khudaai, neeche MCD ki Khudaai! #
What do you call an instrument that forges emails & makes tons of money: DarBerry! #
manya's nursery admission process starts..shikshantar, heritage and shri ram are the recommended ones in Ggn till now.. #
so, have the services of darberry been terminated from all govt bodies?or will the new posterboy of indian corruption make a comeback? #
accreditation @ 4000 per card..costlier than parliament accred cards..breaking news on aajtak..200000000 for 50000 cards.. #
very few things can match the joy of being a girl's daddy! i love you, manya.. #
are we patriotic if we ignore all misdeeds and scams & unconditionally support our politicians? so thinks dig/dik shit! #
god bless our court who has terminated the rather smelly plan of MCD to open cafe potty days: a lot can happen over potty! #
this structure they made opp colonel kebabs in defcol was obnoxious..i quite love this new tagline for MCD..a lot can happen over potty! #
aaj fir baarish hogi..aaj fir ek aur project ki deadline extend hogi! #
the difference between what is and what cud have been is often because of our bureaucracy and the greed of our 'rulers'. #
and now its broadcasting! coming on ndtv…fast track as the consultants..this time fenell and hooper wid kalmadi..which FA is left?? #
somehow, in our system, the deadlines are always kept alive! #
#Cwg me roz ek naya chamatkar ho raha hai. public ne apna stan #kalmadi & co. ko saunp diya hai! #
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time and your government when it deserves it…Understood, Digshit, Kalamity et al? #
Sign outside a prominent Delhi ofc bldg: "The Organizing Head has personally passed all the muck that's served here". #
khel nahi hain ye. khilwad hai ye! #
a leading sports administrator: 'tum mujhe ghoos do mai inhe barbadi dunga'! #
nepotism and corruption are perhaps the most significant legacies that congress rule has given to a democratic india.. #
no rain today? but i dont like dry days! #
these days the delhi roads are so good for digestion! i wish such games or events happen every year..pet saaf rahega! #
aft losing 100 odd crore to emami,fair and lovely finally launches its cream for men..an exclusive prod for us brownies! #
it's getting impossible to not watch ndtv,timesnow,cnnibn every nite..way too many skeletons are tumbling out of the almadi.. #
its friday the 13th..will the govt chase away some monsters??my money is on this! #
in the life of a nation,thr r sm days which change the way it works,thinks.We're the privileged ones to witness 1 such day on Oct 3,2010 #
I sincerely hope tht the media has not managed to dampen the mood within cwg. miles to go… #
happy indiapendence day, folks. #

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Kalmadi, learn from Ueberroth

admin — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 07:48:08 +0000

THE acronym snafu — situation-normal all fouled up — sums up the status of the New Delhi Commonwealth Games, scheduled to open on October 3. With the deadline for handing over the different stadia and the Games village being extended to August 31, there is a palpable sense of frenzied desperation to get everything completed by then, a mood reinforced by televised images of incomplete stadia, leaking roofs, seeping walls and debris.
Media reports of a young diver injuring herself while trying out the facilities will not exactly inspire confidence among international champions who would already be wondering whether winning even a gold medal at Delhi is worth it. A Commonwealth gold need not be equivalent to even an Olympic bronze since sporting powerhouses like the US, Russia, China and Germany will not be participating. Which explains why 10 international sports champs will skip the New Delhi Games, starting with the fastest man on earth, Usain Bolt.
The New Delhi Games could even end up becoming a case study on how not to host a major sporting event. New Delhi’s bid to host the 19th Commonwealth Games was accepted in 2003 when the BJP-led NDA coalition government was ruling India. The commitment to hosting the Games appeared to be diluted from the summer of 2004 itself when the Congress-led UPA formed the national government.
The UPA’s sports ministers — first Bollywood actor Sunil Dutt and then the diplomat-turned-politician Mani Shankar Aiyar —did not seem to be that enthusiastic about hosting the Games, with the latter questioning the rationale behind spending thousands of crores of rupees of taxpayer funds on a mega sporting event when there were other priorities.
Mr Aiyar’s proposal that the work on the Games be supervised by a special apex committee was not accepted and he was replaced as sports minister in 2008 with M S Gill, a bureaucrat who had served as the country’s Chief Election Commissioner. Different agencies were then entrusted with the responsibility of building the stadia.
In short, no one seems to be in overall charge and the confusion we see today is a reflection of non-stop bickering over the last 5-6 years between the sports ministry and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) headed by Suresh Kalmadi. The government of India and the IOA could have learnt something from the successful staging of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics despite the decision by the city of LA not to spend a cent of municipal funds on the event. In 1978, the US Olympic Committee accepted the recommendations of a headhunting firm and appointed Peter Ueberroth, a very successful 41-year-old business entrepreneur, to take charge of the LA Games. Ueberroth’s strategy was to first generate funds and he started by organising a one-shot blind-bid auction for the TV rights to the LA Olympics. He was advised that this would not generate more than $150 million but ABC won the TV rights with a bid of $225 million. Ueberroth then pruned the number of sponsors to 30 so as to give it a touch of exclusivity that would persuade individual corporate sponsors to shell out much more, the minimum being $4 million.
Just two months before the LA Olympics was to begin, the Soviet Union announced that it would be boycotting the event, something that was always on the cards after the Western nations had boycotted the 1980 Moscow Olympics in the wake of the USSR’s invasion of Afghanistan.
Ueberroth sent envoys to China and East Germany and himself visited Havana where he persuaded Fidel Castro not to influence other countries in the region to boycott the LA Games even though Cuba had to follow the Russian lead. Ueberroth also persuaded Romania to participate after meeting its Olympic officials in Switzerland. The first privately-funded Olympic Games generated a surplus of $215 million, mainly due to Ueberroth’s inspirational leadership.
The LA Olympics project office was a converted helicopter factory and all staffers were required to lunch together in the canteen that had been set up in a disused aircraft hangar. As Ueberroth told Time magazine, “We felt the responsibility of the country was at stake. It was frightening… In the US, there is a spark of can-do, can-work, can-accomplish — you can do things without being on the government dole.” He was Time’s Man Of The Yearfor 1984.
Mr Kalmadi could logically argue that, unlike the US, it is only cricket that excites India’s fans and sponsors. If so, the government of India should give full freedom for private initiative while stepping in at the right time when there is a breach of the law. The IPL is a case in point. By intervening only after Lalit Modi’s tweet on the involvement of Union minister Tharoor in the Kochi franchise, the government of India has given the unfortunate impression that its action was motivated not so much by public interest as by ministerial pique.

The snafu-hit Commonwealth Games were never a priority for UPA-I, changing sports ministers not helping the matter
A page from the book of LA Olympics, 1984, organiser Peter Ueberroth could have eased the pain of IOA chief
The entrepreneur first generated funds for the games, convinced boycotters to participate, and made a $215-m profit

Written by Raghu Krishnan
Economic Times

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