Paramananda !

Vishy Anand is the World Champ. Rather continues being a champ. Now thats a bigger achievement. To retain the title is tougher than winning it. Playing in Topolov's country what with the initial hiccups - and wnning the final game with black pieces. This was Anand's best win. It was a challenge beyond 64 squares. He is a true champion. Like the Aussie cricket team which has won 3 cricket oneday world cups on the trot, or a Roger federer, or even the now beleagured Tiger Woods and once mighty Michael Schumacher. The Indian cricket team is the other side of the spectrum. Winning once and failing disastrously subsequently. Richest doesn't mean the best, though the reverse might hold true many times. Let's shed no tear for Indian cricket. Let's salute Vishy and thank him for the 'paramananda' he has given us. Ain't I glad I followed him more than the Indian cricketers?