Rediff.com, one of India's leading online portals, recently launched iShare a.k.a. Desi YouTube, which enables a user to share music, videos or exchange profiles along with other features.
With broadband becoming affordable and social networking taking off in India, iShare will provide users a context to connect and enjoy a more comprehensive multimedia entertainment experience on the Internet.
Rediff.com has also tied-up with Zee TV with a view to reach out to the TV audience and launched an initiative to enable the aspiring singers to showcase their talent and be a part of Zee's 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa' contest by uploading their videos and audio files on iShare.
The best thing is that this new platform comes with a utility tool, which can be installed on the PCs and upload multiple files from various sources like mobile phones, digicam, camcorders and mp3 players, ipods etc..
I tried my hands on it. Although looks cud be more appealing but its really fast and user friendly. What r u waiting for..? Here it goes..
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Friday, July 13, 2007
Secret Of Success
Sir, " What is the secret of your success?" a reporter asked a bank
President.
"Two words."
"And, Sir, what are they?"
"Right decisions."
"And how do you make right decisions?"
"One word.'
"And, sir, What is that?"
"Experience. "
"And how do you get Experience?"
"Two words"
"And, Sir, what are they?"
"Wrong decisions ."
President.
"Two words."
"And, Sir, what are they?"
"Right decisions."
"And how do you make right decisions?"
"One word.'
"And, sir, What is that?"
"Experience. "
"And how do you get Experience?"
"Two words"
"And, Sir, what are they?"
"Wrong decisions ."
Monday, July 02, 2007
"Apne to apne hote hain" - Power of three deols
It was not a usual morning, there was heavy down pour and the water can be seen on the road. We postponed our day's work and planned to watch Apne in the Fame Adlabs, Malad.
We reached there on time and there was hardly anybody for the movies in morning shows (10 am), may be because of heavy rain. We were 10-15 inside the theatre for Apne, seems like we were watching some special screening :-)
Finally, the wait is over to watch Dharmendra along with Sunny and Bobby. Dharmendra's performance was so powerful that others around him look really small. Dharmendra's actually made his character live and never looked like he is acting (he was so natural).
Dharmendra is the central force of ‘Apne’. Without him the movie would lose its soul. It is both surprising and pleasing to see Dharmendra deliver a powerhouse performance
The movie starts slowly and the story started building up. APNE is rich in emotions and a number of sequences, especially those between Dharmendra and Sunny, are electrifying. Also, the boxing matches [Chris Anderson] are pulse-pounding and you clench your fists tightly due to the tension that's depicted on screen.
Having seen the film, it is clear why it is the best flick to cast Dharmendra and his two sons (Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol) together. The reason is its story and the three main characters in it. There is no doubt that the three Deols drew a lot from their personal lives into their performances in the film. That is why the emotions and the kinship show on the big screen, too.
APNE is a movie you can watch with your entire family including your eldest member of the family to the youngest one.
The only thing in which movie lacked behind is its Music and why did all the songs are sang by Himesh himself?
After a long time we got to watch a movie like this. Director, Anil Sharma, has done brilliant job as well.
We reached there on time and there was hardly anybody for the movies in morning shows (10 am), may be because of heavy rain. We were 10-15 inside the theatre for Apne, seems like we were watching some special screening :-)
Finally, the wait is over to watch Dharmendra along with Sunny and Bobby. Dharmendra's performance was so powerful that others around him look really small. Dharmendra's actually made his character live and never looked like he is acting (he was so natural).
Dharmendra is the central force of ‘Apne’. Without him the movie would lose its soul. It is both surprising and pleasing to see Dharmendra deliver a powerhouse performance
The movie starts slowly and the story started building up. APNE is rich in emotions and a number of sequences, especially those between Dharmendra and Sunny, are electrifying. Also, the boxing matches [Chris Anderson] are pulse-pounding and you clench your fists tightly due to the tension that's depicted on screen.
Having seen the film, it is clear why it is the best flick to cast Dharmendra and his two sons (Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol) together. The reason is its story and the three main characters in it. There is no doubt that the three Deols drew a lot from their personal lives into their performances in the film. That is why the emotions and the kinship show on the big screen, too.
APNE is a movie you can watch with your entire family including your eldest member of the family to the youngest one.
The only thing in which movie lacked behind is its Music and why did all the songs are sang by Himesh himself?
After a long time we got to watch a movie like this. Director, Anil Sharma, has done brilliant job as well.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
How to Surf Anonymous?
Many times we arrive at a situation when we need to surf anonymous. Anonymous surfing hides our identity. It also helps in keeping Hackers away as it hides your actual IP Address.
So how can we actually surf anonymous. There are number of sites and softwares available which mask your IP with a fake one.
Softwares
Softwares generally sets your machine's IP address to fake one. So your actual IP is hidden while surfing the net. Problem with these softwares is that they limit you to one IP address and there is no possibility of chaning that IP address.
Proxies
Another way is to use the concept of proxies. In simple terms, Proxy is a middle man which takes a request from you send it to the target server, gets the response and send it back to you. So your IP address will not be visible to the world but of Proxy Server.
You may face problems like some scripting error or may be pages of few sites not coming up. But I guess this is acceptable as compare to the benefits given by Free Anonymous Surfing.
Following are the few sites, which provide anonymous surfing:
http://www.anonymization.org/
http://www.proxyindex.com/
http://www.anonymizer.com/
http://www.the-cloak.com/anonymous-surfing-home.html
http://proxify.com/
So how can we actually surf anonymous. There are number of sites and softwares available which mask your IP with a fake one.
Softwares
Softwares generally sets your machine's IP address to fake one. So your actual IP is hidden while surfing the net. Problem with these softwares is that they limit you to one IP address and there is no possibility of chaning that IP address.
Proxies
Another way is to use the concept of proxies. In simple terms, Proxy is a middle man which takes a request from you send it to the target server, gets the response and send it back to you. So your IP address will not be visible to the world but of Proxy Server.
You may face problems like some scripting error or may be pages of few sites not coming up. But I guess this is acceptable as compare to the benefits given by Free Anonymous Surfing.
Following are the few sites, which provide anonymous surfing:
http://www.anonymization.org/
http://www.proxyindex.com/
http://www.anonymizer.com/
http://www.the-cloak.com/anonymous-surfing-home.html
http://proxify.com/
Monday, June 25, 2007
Rupee rise to affect IT firms' profitability: Nasscom
Software industry association Nasscom today said profitability of IT companies will be affected by the recent rupee appreciation and needs to be checked in time.
"Its is a case of too much too quick. An 8-9 per cent rise in the value of rupee is definitely a cause of concern. The impact will be felt on the bottomline of IT firms," Nasscom Chairman Kiran Karnik said here.
The topline, however, would continue to be strong since margins are still higher, he added.
The rupee has appreciated about 8 per cent against dollar this year.
Karnik said the industry is ready for small appreciation like 1-2 per cent in the rupee but the kind of increase witnessed in the last few months is certainly very harmful for small IT companies.
Asked if this would anyway affect the overall growth guidance, he said Nasscom is yet to release its growth guidance for 2007-08 and "we hope dollar would stabilise to a higher level in the near future."
(Source: PTI News)
"Its is a case of too much too quick. An 8-9 per cent rise in the value of rupee is definitely a cause of concern. The impact will be felt on the bottomline of IT firms," Nasscom Chairman Kiran Karnik said here.
The topline, however, would continue to be strong since margins are still higher, he added.
The rupee has appreciated about 8 per cent against dollar this year.
Karnik said the industry is ready for small appreciation like 1-2 per cent in the rupee but the kind of increase witnessed in the last few months is certainly very harmful for small IT companies.
Asked if this would anyway affect the overall growth guidance, he said Nasscom is yet to release its growth guidance for 2007-08 and "we hope dollar would stabilise to a higher level in the near future."
(Source: PTI News)
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Rains lash Karnataka, Maharashtra, toll rises to over 130
Torrential rains today lashed Karnataka and Maharashtra, throwing life out of gear while the situation improved in worst-hit Andhra Pradesh and Kerala even as the toll in these states mounted to over 130.
Mumbai and its neighbouring areas bore the brunt of the monsoon's fury, which claimed five lives since yesterday. The weather office said "heavy to very heavy" rains and gusty winds would continue to hit the metropolis. Several flights from Mumbai were delayed and rail traffic disrupted.
The monsoon continued to lash Karnataka, claiming six more lives and taking the toll in rain-related incidents in the state to 39.
A partially demolished building collapsed at Grant Road in south Mumbai last evening, killing two persons, while three persons died in two wall collapses today. In Nasik, two persons died after being struck by lightning while another died when a wall collapsed on him.
Mumbai and its neighbouring areas bore the brunt of the monsoon's fury, which claimed five lives since yesterday. The weather office said "heavy to very heavy" rains and gusty winds would continue to hit the metropolis. Several flights from Mumbai were delayed and rail traffic disrupted.
The monsoon continued to lash Karnataka, claiming six more lives and taking the toll in rain-related incidents in the state to 39.
A partially demolished building collapsed at Grant Road in south Mumbai last evening, killing two persons, while three persons died in two wall collapses today. In Nasik, two persons died after being struck by lightning while another died when a wall collapsed on him.
Sikh groups begin march for Dera chief's arrest
Ignoring an appeal by SGPC to defer their march, several Sikh organisations today took out a procession, demanding arrest of the Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, charged with hurting religious sentiments of the community.
The Sikhs under the aegis of Khalsa Action Committee began the march here from the historic Gurdwara Zafar Nama, Dina Sahib to Damdami Sahib in Bathinda's Talwandi Sabo as tight security arrangements were made along its route.
The procession would pass through Salabatpura which houses the largest Dera of Sacha Sauda in Punjab.
Earlier, the Shiromani Gurudwara Parbhandhak Committee chief Avtar Singh had appealed to the organisers to defer their proposed march till tomorrow. But the Khalsa Action Committee - comprising leaders of various Sikh religious groups - decided to go ahead with its programme.
Those leading the march, including Jasbir Singh Rode, Daljit Singh Bittu, co-convenor of the Committee and Bhai Mohkam Singh, spokesman of Damdami Taksal, have appealed to the participants to maintain peace and not to raise any kind of slogans.
The protestors were scheduled to pass through Kangar, Salabatpura, Bhai Roopa, Rampura Phul, Mandi Kalan and Ram Nagar before reaching Talwandi Sabo, a temporal seat of the Sikhs.
(Source: PTI News)
The Sikhs under the aegis of Khalsa Action Committee began the march here from the historic Gurdwara Zafar Nama, Dina Sahib to Damdami Sahib in Bathinda's Talwandi Sabo as tight security arrangements were made along its route.
The procession would pass through Salabatpura which houses the largest Dera of Sacha Sauda in Punjab.
Earlier, the Shiromani Gurudwara Parbhandhak Committee chief Avtar Singh had appealed to the organisers to defer their proposed march till tomorrow. But the Khalsa Action Committee - comprising leaders of various Sikh religious groups - decided to go ahead with its programme.
Those leading the march, including Jasbir Singh Rode, Daljit Singh Bittu, co-convenor of the Committee and Bhai Mohkam Singh, spokesman of Damdami Taksal, have appealed to the participants to maintain peace and not to raise any kind of slogans.
The protestors were scheduled to pass through Kangar, Salabatpura, Bhai Roopa, Rampura Phul, Mandi Kalan and Ram Nagar before reaching Talwandi Sabo, a temporal seat of the Sikhs.
(Source: PTI News)
Saturday, June 23, 2007
"Enough is enough": President Kalam
President A P J Abdul Kalam today said he decided against running for a second term as he did not want to be "party" to a political process and damage the name of Rashtrapati Bhavan.
"In five years time in Rashtrapati Bhavan we have all worked for transforming it into a people's bhavan. Rashtrapati Bhavan has become a people's bhavan today. I believe it should be an example for the nation. It should not get degenerated. That is why I said enough is enough," he said in an interaction with PTI journalists at its headquarters here.
(Source: PTI News)
"In five years time in Rashtrapati Bhavan we have all worked for transforming it into a people's bhavan. Rashtrapati Bhavan has become a people's bhavan today. I believe it should be an example for the nation. It should not get degenerated. That is why I said enough is enough," he said in an interaction with PTI journalists at its headquarters here.
(Source: PTI News)
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Conditional warrant against Dera chief
A court in Bhatinda has issued a conditional arrest warrant against Dera Sacha Sauda leader Gurmeet Singh Ram Rahim for allegedly offending Sikh religious sentiments.
This means the Dera chief can be arrested, but only if the punjab government gives permission.
'We will act according to the procedures. All the procedures of arrest will be duly followed,' said Major Sardar Singh, lawyer, prosecution.
Meanwhile, the Dera sect has reportedly sent a fresh apology letter to the Akal Takht Sahib or the Sikh religious leadership.
Chief Minister Prakash Singh Badal on Tuesday had welcomed Sikh Sangat leaders who marched from Fatehgarh to Chandigarh to highlight their demand.
Meanwhile, security at the Dera headquaters at Sirsa is reportedly being increased.
This means the Dera chief can be arrested, but only if the punjab government gives permission.
'We will act according to the procedures. All the procedures of arrest will be duly followed,' said Major Sardar Singh, lawyer, prosecution.
Meanwhile, the Dera sect has reportedly sent a fresh apology letter to the Akal Takht Sahib or the Sikh religious leadership.
Chief Minister Prakash Singh Badal on Tuesday had welcomed Sikh Sangat leaders who marched from Fatehgarh to Chandigarh to highlight their demand.
Meanwhile, security at the Dera headquaters at Sirsa is reportedly being increased.
Sunday, June 17, 2007
BCCI announces gradation list
The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced new gradation list of players for retainership on Saturday.
Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh and Irfan Pathan have been demoted to Grade B from Grade A whereas Mahendra S Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh promoted to Grade A from Grade B.
Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh and Irfan Pathan have been demoted to Grade B from Grade A whereas Mahendra S Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh promoted to Grade A from Grade B.
Friday, June 15, 2007
Can you donate this 1 Rupee?
This message was forwarded to me by a friend. An excellent response by a true Sardar:
"Hello friends!! Well, jayant , my friend, told me the following incident which I wish to share with you. It has had a deep impact on my thinking.
In the diwali vacation, Jayant and his couple of friends had gone to Delhi.
They rented a taxi for local sight-seeing. The driver was an old Sardar, and boys being boys, Jayant and his pals began cracking Sardarji jokes, just to insinuate the old man.
But to their surprise, the fellow remained unperturbed.
At the end of the sight-seeing, they paid up the hire-charges. The Sardar returned the change. Moreover, he gave each one of them one rupee extra and said, (in Hindi, of course),
"Son, since morning you have been telling Sardarji jokes. I listened to them all and let me tell you, some of them were in a very bad taste. Still, I don't mind coz I know that you are young blood and are yet to see the world. But I have just one request. Here I am giving you one rupee each. Give it to the first Sardar beggar that you come across in this city."
Jayant continued," That one rupee coin is still with me. I couldn't find a single Sardar begging on the streets of Delhi."
Friends, we all love sardar jokes. But the fact of matter is that Sikhs are one of the most prosperous and diversified communities in the world. The secret behind their universal success, according to me, is their willingness to do any job with utmost dedication. A Sardar will drive a truck or set up a roadside garage or a dhaba, but he will never beg on the streets.
"Hello friends!! Well, jayant , my friend, told me the following incident which I wish to share with you. It has had a deep impact on my thinking.
In the diwali vacation, Jayant and his couple of friends had gone to Delhi.
They rented a taxi for local sight-seeing. The driver was an old Sardar, and boys being boys, Jayant and his pals began cracking Sardarji jokes, just to insinuate the old man.
But to their surprise, the fellow remained unperturbed.
At the end of the sight-seeing, they paid up the hire-charges. The Sardar returned the change. Moreover, he gave each one of them one rupee extra and said, (in Hindi, of course),
"Son, since morning you have been telling Sardarji jokes. I listened to them all and let me tell you, some of them were in a very bad taste. Still, I don't mind coz I know that you are young blood and are yet to see the world. But I have just one request. Here I am giving you one rupee each. Give it to the first Sardar beggar that you come across in this city."
Jayant continued," That one rupee coin is still with me. I couldn't find a single Sardar begging on the streets of Delhi."
Friends, we all love sardar jokes. But the fact of matter is that Sikhs are one of the most prosperous and diversified communities in the world. The secret behind their universal success, according to me, is their willingness to do any job with utmost dedication. A Sardar will drive a truck or set up a roadside garage or a dhaba, but he will never beg on the streets.
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Finally Monsoon reached Mumbai :-)
From last couple of months Mumbaikars are fighting with the heat with a hope of Monsoon reaching in time. But more worrying is the fact that like previous year, the construction works on road are still underway and looks far from completing.
Every year, Mumbaikar satisfy himself saying that next year it will be better. And just before the monsoon, a fine morning he finds people digging the road. There are people who have learnt to live with that but there are still true Mumbaikars who really worry for the city and want to make it Clean and Green Amchi Mumbai.
One question, every Mumbaikar wants to ask is why BMC or other authorities start reparing the roads just before the start of monsoon?
God was so kind in giving us a warning a week before the monsoon, but instead of completing the work, it is getting delayed.
God bless Mumbai and let's hope and pray that this time we don't face water logging problem.
Every year, Mumbaikar satisfy himself saying that next year it will be better. And just before the monsoon, a fine morning he finds people digging the road. There are people who have learnt to live with that but there are still true Mumbaikars who really worry for the city and want to make it Clean and Green Amchi Mumbai.
One question, every Mumbaikar wants to ask is why BMC or other authorities start reparing the roads just before the start of monsoon?
God was so kind in giving us a warning a week before the monsoon, but instead of completing the work, it is getting delayed.
God bless Mumbai and let's hope and pray that this time we don't face water logging problem.
Team India Does Not Need A Coach, Says New Manager Chandu Borde
India’s new cricket manager and former captain Chandu Borde feels the present team does not need a coach.
The 72-year-old Borde believes that India already has a bowling coach in Venkatesh Prasad and fielding coach in Robin Singh and that players like Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid and also Mahendra Singh Dhoni don't require any coaching as such.
“We can have dialogue with them and discuss the strategy and that will help Indian cricket. I am quite confident that these youngsters and the experienced one will combine very well and my job will be to combine and motivate them," Borde was quoted as saying to Cricketnext.com.
Experts feels that BCCI has played the right stroke by appointing Borde, the former selection committee chairman, as the best stop-gap arrangement after Graham Ford refused to take up the Indian job.
Good Idea Sir, coaching is not going to help the players in anyways so why waste so much of money, by paying to coach and in the coach selection meetings.
And the money can be distributed between the players and the BCCI members.
If Manager thinks like this then God bless Indian Cricket
The 72-year-old Borde believes that India already has a bowling coach in Venkatesh Prasad and fielding coach in Robin Singh and that players like Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid and also Mahendra Singh Dhoni don't require any coaching as such.
“We can have dialogue with them and discuss the strategy and that will help Indian cricket. I am quite confident that these youngsters and the experienced one will combine very well and my job will be to combine and motivate them," Borde was quoted as saying to Cricketnext.com.
Experts feels that BCCI has played the right stroke by appointing Borde, the former selection committee chairman, as the best stop-gap arrangement after Graham Ford refused to take up the Indian job.
Good Idea Sir, coaching is not going to help the players in anyways so why waste so much of money, by paying to coach and in the coach selection meetings.
And the money can be distributed between the players and the BCCI members.
If Manager thinks like this then God bless Indian Cricket
South African Graham Ford Wants To Reconsider Coaching India If The BCCI Invites Him Again
The Graham Ford tale has once again taken another U-turn. In a new twist, South African Ford on Wednesday disclosed that he might reconsider taking up the India coaching job if the BCCI decides to invite him again.
Reports indicated on Wednesday that Ford had not completely ruled out coaching India but did not want to take a decision in haste. So, then what he wants... making fun of BCCI who is already under fire because of his refusal to take up the job.
He said that the BCCI did not give him enough time to decide on the matter, and he had to take all aspects into consideration before taking on the job, zeecric.com reported. So, how much time he wants, hopefully not after the next world cup ;-)
Graham Ford was quick to point out that with two tough tours of India – Ireland and England coming up, he did not want to mar his reputation by just getting 15 preparatory days before the team’s departure. He can take 15 years, still you will not find any improvement if the BCCI continue working in same way.
Ford on his present stance, said that he was watching and waiting. He could also take a U-turn on the issue. He can also go to Ireland and England to watch Indian cricket live (did I say only as spectator)... ;-)
Reports indicated on Wednesday that Ford had not completely ruled out coaching India but did not want to take a decision in haste. So, then what he wants... making fun of BCCI who is already under fire because of his refusal to take up the job.
He said that the BCCI did not give him enough time to decide on the matter, and he had to take all aspects into consideration before taking on the job, zeecric.com reported. So, how much time he wants, hopefully not after the next world cup ;-)
Graham Ford was quick to point out that with two tough tours of India – Ireland and England coming up, he did not want to mar his reputation by just getting 15 preparatory days before the team’s departure. He can take 15 years, still you will not find any improvement if the BCCI continue working in same way.
Ford on his present stance, said that he was watching and waiting. He could also take a U-turn on the issue. He can also go to Ireland and England to watch Indian cricket live (did I say only as spectator)... ;-)
A tight slap to BCCI by Graham Ford
Former India cricketer Kirti Azad has termed the recent snubbing of India coaching job by South African Graham Ford as a slap on the Board of Control for Cricket India.
"The way the wiseacres went about the coach’s selection was bizarre to say the least. The Board did not do its homework on Ford. The working committee should have asked him to talk to his present employer (Kent) prior to making the announcement. The entire turn of events smacks of the BCCI’s incompetence," Azad was quoted as saying to cricketnext.com.
Azad said BCCI has always been a laughing stock in world cricket.
Meanwhile, former India coach Madan Lal said that BCCI erred in not nominating more candidates for the position.
“Dav Whatmore could have been called for a presentation along with five other candidates. We would have had more options," Lal added.
Although Ford's separation from his employers Kent was thought to be a mere formality by the BCCI it found out that it wasn’t to be after board’s secretary Niranjan Shah said: "It has been cleared. Ford wants to speak to Kent and he will inform us in the next 24 hours."
Ex-opener Chetan Chauhan said the BCCI had "made a mistake" as they should have confirmed Ford's availability before inviting him for the interview.
Former India captain and coach Ajit Wadekar blamed the Board for the embarrassing situation.
"I think we have made ourselves a laughing stock. Without getting to know his availability, what he has in mind, or whether he wanted to accept it or not. We should have checked all that," said Wadekar.
"We should have checked it up before we took the decision. We should have given him time before announcing his appointment immediately. We should have given him a couple of days to think it over. I think that's how generally we do it," he said.
And if BCCI knew that after Ford’s selection, he needs to speak with Kent and has given 24 hours time then why the announcement has been done in such a hurry.
World’s richest Cricket Body is working in a very unprofessional way.
Working committee to meet on Tuesday
With Kent-based South African Graham Ford declining to take up India coaching job, the BCCI has found itself in a big dilemma.
Stunned by Ford’s disclosure on turning down the offer to coach India on Kent’s website on Monday, the BCCI's Working Committee now meets in New Delhi on Tuesday to discuss the Ford fiasco.
It now seems that BCCI will have to start the process of selecting a new coach all over again.
At a press conference, the BCCI treasurer, Mr Srinivasan while reacting to Ford’s refusal, said: "Mr Ford had informed the BCCI's Working Committee that it was only a matter of informing us as to when he would be able to join. Therefore the Board announced that they had selected him."
Graham Ford refused to take up the challenge of coaching Team India
Earlier, the Indian cricket board on Monday received a major set back after South African Graham Ford declined to coach the Indian team just two days after he was appointed to take up the job.
Although Ford had gone back to Kent to seek permission from the county where he is the director of cricketer, his last minute stance to decline the offer has certainly taken the BCCI by a big surprise.
Ford's current employers Kent County Cricket Cricket Club wrote on their official website that their Director of Cricket had rejected the offer to take up the toughest job in world cricket.
"I am very grateful to the Club for allowing me to go to India to find out more about the job of coaching the Indian Team. I have had a chance to reflect on the offer made by the BCCI and their urgency to fill the vacant position," Ford stated in a letter to Kent.
"After careful consideration, I have decided to continue my work here at Kent. This has been a really difficult decision. I am honoured that India have shown such interest in my capabilities, but feel that this is the right decision for me and my family," Ford added, wishing to continue working with the English county side.
Graham Johnson, Kent’s Chairman of Cricket was happy to have retained Ford's services.
"This is really great news for Kent cricket. We are delighted Graham has decided to stay with us. I would like to say how much we appreciate the way Graham has handled the last few days," Johnson said.
When the BCCI decided to name a new coach there were just two candidates for the post with South Africa Ford and former England off-spinner John Emburey being the incumbents.
"The way the wiseacres went about the coach’s selection was bizarre to say the least. The Board did not do its homework on Ford. The working committee should have asked him to talk to his present employer (Kent) prior to making the announcement. The entire turn of events smacks of the BCCI’s incompetence," Azad was quoted as saying to cricketnext.com.
Azad said BCCI has always been a laughing stock in world cricket.
Meanwhile, former India coach Madan Lal said that BCCI erred in not nominating more candidates for the position.
“Dav Whatmore could have been called for a presentation along with five other candidates. We would have had more options," Lal added.
Although Ford's separation from his employers Kent was thought to be a mere formality by the BCCI it found out that it wasn’t to be after board’s secretary Niranjan Shah said: "It has been cleared. Ford wants to speak to Kent and he will inform us in the next 24 hours."
Ex-opener Chetan Chauhan said the BCCI had "made a mistake" as they should have confirmed Ford's availability before inviting him for the interview.
Former India captain and coach Ajit Wadekar blamed the Board for the embarrassing situation.
"I think we have made ourselves a laughing stock. Without getting to know his availability, what he has in mind, or whether he wanted to accept it or not. We should have checked all that," said Wadekar.
"We should have checked it up before we took the decision. We should have given him time before announcing his appointment immediately. We should have given him a couple of days to think it over. I think that's how generally we do it," he said.
And if BCCI knew that after Ford’s selection, he needs to speak with Kent and has given 24 hours time then why the announcement has been done in such a hurry.
World’s richest Cricket Body is working in a very unprofessional way.
Working committee to meet on Tuesday
With Kent-based South African Graham Ford declining to take up India coaching job, the BCCI has found itself in a big dilemma.
Stunned by Ford’s disclosure on turning down the offer to coach India on Kent’s website on Monday, the BCCI's Working Committee now meets in New Delhi on Tuesday to discuss the Ford fiasco.
It now seems that BCCI will have to start the process of selecting a new coach all over again.
At a press conference, the BCCI treasurer, Mr Srinivasan while reacting to Ford’s refusal, said: "Mr Ford had informed the BCCI's Working Committee that it was only a matter of informing us as to when he would be able to join. Therefore the Board announced that they had selected him."
Graham Ford refused to take up the challenge of coaching Team India
Earlier, the Indian cricket board on Monday received a major set back after South African Graham Ford declined to coach the Indian team just two days after he was appointed to take up the job.
Although Ford had gone back to Kent to seek permission from the county where he is the director of cricketer, his last minute stance to decline the offer has certainly taken the BCCI by a big surprise.
Ford's current employers Kent County Cricket Cricket Club wrote on their official website that their Director of Cricket had rejected the offer to take up the toughest job in world cricket.
"I am very grateful to the Club for allowing me to go to India to find out more about the job of coaching the Indian Team. I have had a chance to reflect on the offer made by the BCCI and their urgency to fill the vacant position," Ford stated in a letter to Kent.
"After careful consideration, I have decided to continue my work here at Kent. This has been a really difficult decision. I am honoured that India have shown such interest in my capabilities, but feel that this is the right decision for me and my family," Ford added, wishing to continue working with the English county side.
Graham Johnson, Kent’s Chairman of Cricket was happy to have retained Ford's services.
"This is really great news for Kent cricket. We are delighted Graham has decided to stay with us. I would like to say how much we appreciate the way Graham has handled the last few days," Johnson said.
When the BCCI decided to name a new coach there were just two candidates for the post with South Africa Ford and former England off-spinner John Emburey being the incumbents.
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