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Rahul Gandhi's illogical comments

 Rahul Gandhi's recent observation in Parliament that Hindus are inclined towards violence and resort to falsehood and indulge in hatred is rather baffling considering the fact that as leader of the opposition of the Parliament in India, the Congress leader  should have shown greater political judgement. The leader of the opposition used his wisdom in speaking in such a way that it did not do justice to the position of great responsibilty he has been endowed with. His absurd contention is totally uncalled for and on the contrary numerous political experts who have analysed Rahul Gandhi's angry burst of speech speaking lowly of the Hindus observe that it is inexplicable to expect from the Leader of Opposition in Parliament to club all the members belonging to the Hindu community as force's that are synonymous with violence. If we accept Rahul Gandhi's logic then renowned members of the judiciary, medical fraternity, scientists, academics belonging to the Hindu community

The catch that won the match

 There is a saying in cricketing jargon that catches win matches and in the T20 international World Cup Finals at Barbados, Surya Kumar Yadav literally snatched the game away from South Africa by taking a spectacular catch of David Miller in the final over. Miller whose presence on the crease posed a great threat to the Indian bowlers had the ability to take South Africa through but for the stupendous effort of Surya Kumar Yadav the Proteas could not fulfill their objective. The match was evenly poised with South Africa needing 16 runs in the final over of the run chase. In the first ball of the final over David Miller smashed the ball with all his might desperate to bring down the run rate in the remaining five balls of the over. It almost looked like a certain six with the ball travelling at a great velocity and was making its way out of the ground. But Surya Kumar Yadav who was positioned near the boundary rope caught the ball, kept it airborne and while crossing the rope threw the