Rahul Dravid's interview with TCS CEO

Hi all. Here in this post I'm sharing the video of Rahul Dravid's interview with TCS CEO - N.Chandrasekaran in their 'TCS Annual Leadership Meet - Glitz 2012'. It was quite an interesting interview between two greats in their respective fields. Here both share their experiences in their own aspects. The way Dravid answers for a question on handling pressures and stress was quite inspiring. I hope it comes under the second part of the video. Above all I enjoyed the documentary on Dravid that was displayed at the beginning and at the end of the meet. Any one who missed this interview can enjoy it here.

Here's the video in three parts :

-* Part - 1

                                 

-* Part - 2

Flamboyant Dravid in IPL-6

Rahul Dravid - 'Mr.Dependable' of the Indian Cricket, who is often related to the term consistency, has defended it and proved it once again in this IPL 2013. He has lead his team flamboyantly from the front. While mentioning the term 'Consistency', I still remember an incident that made me happy being a Dravid fan when one of my professor in college who was himself an example for the students has mentioned Rahul Dravid as an example for explaining the term 'Consistency' in one of my subjects. I remained more attentive than normal throughout that session because of it ;) That was one of my unforgettable moments when all my friends were staring at me to see me smiling as a proud RD fan :)

Memories apart, back to the topic, Rahul Dravid - 'The Wall' who is often criticized for his low strike rate in shorter versions, has broken his jinx and critics in this IPL 2013. It's not an easy task for a cricketer who has retired a year ago to come back with this kind of performance. Each and every innings that he has played so far in this tournament eloquently reveals his dedication, hard work and his passion for the game. He has not just excelled as a batsman or a fielder but even as a skipper. He has been appreciated  for using his limited resources well. Now even the T20 enthusiasts agree to the fact that the techniques, class and a spirited attitude can sound louder than the strike rates for a batsman.

Hangout with Rahul Dravid

             It was on 24th March last Monday, something unusual caught on my eyes as I was surfing on the Internet. It was nothing but a glimpse of Rahul Dravid's image with the title 'Hangout with Rahul Dravid'. Then how could I miss it. Had a look over it . The ESPN Cricinfo has arranged a Day with Dravid through Google Plus Hangout where you can have a live video chat with Rahul Dravid on March 25th at 2.30 PM. Two questions were asked for those who are interested to join the chat. It is said that among several entries, Cricinfo has selected ten lucky people who can ask Dravid two questions each in the video chat. Among the ten, one was selected to be a part alongside with Dravid in the studio.

"You have watched him bat like a champion. You have admired his dependability under pressure. You have idolized his courage and character. Now watch him live on Hangout as he discusses cricket, his life and his career with his fans " said Cricinfo. These were the lines I saw in that short note the day before the Hangout.

Many felt that this Google plus Hangout can help people and fans to interact and collaborate with their inspiring role models so felt I. If anyone missed it or want to relive it, Here are two links :

I felt that the Cricinfo link had better clarity.

*Here's the cricinfo link :

http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/

*Here's another link from YouTube :

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Here's a video of Rahul Dravid on Achiever's Club

The Teacher Achievement awards is a Reality-Talent based award given to people from various sectors like Business, Communication, Entertainment, Sports, People achiever award, Lifetime Achievement award, Global Achievement award and many more.. It was started right from the year 2001.. The Teacher Achievement awards present Achiever's club is a popular show broadcasted by Star World on inspiring people who have accomplished their dream targets in life.. Dravid was not far from the list.. 

Rahul Dravid has also won The Teacher's Achievement Award for Sports in the year 2004 and he shared this award with Major Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore..

Now in the season 2 of the Achiver's club , the Teacher's Achiever Boman Irani invited Rahul Dravid to the show.. It was telecasted on March 9, 2013 at 8 p.m..

If you have missed it, no worries, here's the video :

Rahul Dravid on the Achiever's Club Promo :

                                          

Here's the entire episode of Rahul Dravid on Achiever's Club :  

Video Courtesy : Star World and YouTube

Hope you all enjoyed !!

An open letter to Dravid from an exceptional fan

I wish to share an open letter that I read in a social networking site , that I found few years back.. As I was checking my database of Dravid's collection, I found this letter that I saved few years back.. Hope you all like it.. The original was posted on April 15th, 2010 and I read it few days later in the web..


Here's a letter from a parent who was working in a IT senoir management position to Dravid 


An open letter to a real life Hero


Dear Mr. Dravid
It has been on the back of my mind to write this note for the past two weeks, but I could make it only today.
My kids apparently happen to attend the same school as your kid.  In the last couple of years, of the many days I had been to school to drop or pickup my kid, I have seen you quite often in the school – you were also visiting school to drop / pickup your kid. 
The very first day when I spotted you – you were giving me a feel that you only wanted to be considered as ‘yet another’ parent coming to the school to drop/pickup his kid.  You were almost hiding behind a parked car, trying to avoid any eye contact with the small crowd of parents who were waiting there. I was actually amused to note that an international sports personality like you was looking uncomfortable in the very small crowd – maybe it was just my perception, but you were trying to keep to yourself.

Here's the Dravidian family

Rahul Dravid was born on January 11th, 1973 at Indore to Mr.Sharad Dravid and Mrs.Pushpa Dravid..  He has been Dravid's father Mr. Sharad Dravid has worked for Kissan, a jam company and Dravid's mother Mrs. Pushpa Dravid was a professor of Architecture at the UVCE, Bangalore. Rahul has a younger brother named vijay.. 

Dravid with his family

 Rahul Dravid was married to Vijeta Pendharkar, a surgeon from Nagpur on May 4th, 2003. They have two children Samit and Anvay..

Dravid with his wife Vijeta

Dravid with his sons

Pictures Courtesy : My collections from the web