From Spectator to Participant: Why Playing a Game Beats Watching It

I have seen first-hand the frustration and heartbreak that a billion people experienced when India lost the Cricket World Cup finals yesterday to Australia, despite being unbeaten in all the previous games. All the wishes, cheering, prayers and tears amounted to nothing. That can hurt and haunt people for a long time. I even watched my daughter cry. (Hence this post).

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The most beautiful human bond is Friendship

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Eating Right

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Thumb Rules for Financial Planning

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Hormones of Happiness

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