Bush And Protests In India

Yesterday, Bush left India. His visit to India was hugely criticised in India by general public. Political parties always try use such happening in the country. Lucknow saw riots in sensitive areas of the city. Police failed to control the miscreants. Who is benefited from these activities ?? I don't feel that we have to be against somebody merely visiting you country. Yes the government has certainly hurt the sentiments by allowing US sniffer dogs to check the samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi. If Mr. Bush had security concerns, he should opted out of his visit to samadhi. Government is answerable to the country by allowing such incident to happen. Its a shame for the country.

England Tail Shows Mettle

On second day of Nagpur test, England moved on from 246/7 to 393 all out. Thanks to Collingwood centuary and some crucial partnership with lower order batsmen. Collingwood was not out on 134. India really lost the initiative bowling out England in less then 300 runs. Sreesanth took 4 wickets in first inning. Indian spin duo failed to live upto the expectations. In response to England's total, India lost Sehwag early. Sehwag made just 2 runs. Dravid and Jafer played cautiously. I think the test match is evenly poised now.

Bush In India

Bush arrived in India today. There is mixed response in India as Mr. Bush is in India. Left parties have strongly opposed Bush's visit. People burnt effigies of Bush and were holding placard of "Bush Go Back". India and US are expected to sign nuclear deal during the Bush 3 day visit.

Meanwhile India claimed 7 english wickets as first cricket test match started in Nagpur. England were 246/7 at stumps. I think India should included Piyush Chawla in playing. Sreesanth claimed 3 wickets on his first day of debut. Everybody is anticipating India's victory. Let how India plays in remaining 4 days. First day definately belongs to India.

Yesterday, Mr. P Chidambaram announced budget. He announced tax on ATM operations which was striking for me. I think I will be using more of plastic money. He made Idli/Dosa mixes cheaper so are cold drinks. Now more of coca cola's and pepsi's in the refridgerator. My favourite ice creams are also cheaper. I was planning to buy a new car. Although I am not sure the cars I have shortlisted will be cheaper. All small car duties has been reduced from 24% to 16%. Prices have fallen from Rs.12000 to Rs.25000. Fixed deposits in banks with 5years plus duration will fall under 80C exemptions. Not much of interest in this years budget for me.