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Technology & Sports – Part 1 – LED Stumps & Bails

Posted by tnswami on April 9, 2014
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The recently concluded T20 world cup on TV brought us a new technological innovation of stumps lighting up each time the ball crashes against it or the wicketkeeper whips the bails off. With conventional bails, was difficult for the umpire to determine when the bail is ‘completely dislodged’. Thanks to LED technology, the umpire could…

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A Cricket fan’s fairytale dream comes to an end!

Posted by tnswami on October 14, 2013
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It was business as usual on a wet evening in a Management school in Chennai as I sat on my hostel bed thinking what to do. Having been in classes since morning and not having read the day’s newspaper, I reached out to my laptop to read some news online. And then the unthinkable happened!…

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‘S’ miles to Go before I Sleep

Posted by tnswami on August 25, 2013
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“ Let the Dimples dig your cheeks deep, Smiling lips look great on you, Let the reason of your happiness renew.. And I bet life itself will have a crush on you !!!!” -Anonymous Recently Walking through a Health & Glow Store,  I was swarmed by the  sales girls with a polished plastic look  and…

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Beyond the realms of ‘I’

Posted by tnswami on August 15, 2013
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Selflessness, it is said , is a step to enlightenment. The Gods of the intellectual world want us to be like a star, which burns itself to give light to the others! Every time I read these lines, I just have one suitable response: The most selfish person is afterall not that selfish . Even…

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The Selling Foray @ Great Lakes

Posted by tnswami on August 4, 2013
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The evenings at the Institute is actually a boring affair. Bland food to the palette and a lot of assignments to bear the burden of! But, the last 3 days was all about frenzy festivities. The Great Lakers had all geared up for going in 60 hours to set up their mini ventures and mint…

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I don’t believe, I know! Part2: Alum – Astute Leaders under mask

Posted by tnswami on August 3, 2013
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If you believe you can, you might. If you know you can, you will. And that’s why I don’t believe we will be the best someday, I know it. But what is it that makes me say so? The reason for this ‘resolute belief’ as you might ask. Well, it stems from a single thought…

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dReAm….!!

Posted by tnswami on July 20, 2013
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One fine day walking through the corridors of life I saw a dream, Dream to lead, dream to be where people admire you.. This may seem tuff, and others call it fantasy… But I call it desire, desire of what I will be…. I can see myself standing in front of many.. All looking at…

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Let’s Honor the Roots first, before taking Wings…

Posted by tnswami on June 14, 2013
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First of all, I would like to express my gratitude to all those liking my previous blog and sending in your generous feedback. Ecstatic as I was, I went on to re-read my blog again,and again, and again. Besides gloating over the success of the post, I wondered what could have been the prime reason…

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The Future Belongs To The Ones Willing To Get Their Hands Dirty

Posted by tnswami on June 4, 2013
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When I sit down to write this blog, a current of thought flashes through my mind; of all those glorious memories Great Lakes has bestowed upon me. This nostalgic mood of mine definitely motivates me to list down the crux of learning I gathered at Great Lakes. In particular, I would like to share my…

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A Question of Faith

Posted by tnswami on May 18, 2013
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Part1: Alum – Astute Leaders under mask There are many ways of penning down this article. I can take you on a fantasy ride into the world of entrepreneurs by promising you ‘aha’ ideas to fanning controversy by expressing my views on the latest Facebook alumni page gossips. However I believe now is not the…

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