A Little Birdie Whispered in Schumacher's Ear. . .

. . . Drive faster Ralf, drive faster! You have eighteen cars ahead of you.

The next time Ralf Schumacher takes his new Formula One car out for a spin, a little bird on his flank will be urging him on to go faster and faster.

That's our dear old Times of India on the two-year deal that Fly Kingfisher has signed with Formula One team Panasonic Toyota Racing.

Immensely evocative imagery that. Much joy happens.

The Pawar--Ponting Controversy

If discussions in Mumbai's local trains are a barometer of what's recently in the public mindspace, the behavior of the Australian Cricket team at the end of the presentation ceremony for the Champions Trophy is what's foremost in the minds of these commuters at the moment.

Overheard from one such discussion yesterday night:

"Ponting and the others should thank their stars that it was Pawar and not Thackeray."

And today morning, a snide comment, on Tendulkar's reaction to the incident:

"Sachin has at least ensured he won't get dropped from the team till Pawar is around."