‘Rama & Ravana battle for Sita’

With the World Cup final match between India and Sri Lanka set to be played on Saturday, both teams have been christened as Rama and Ravana fighting it out for Sita (the coveted cup). The mobiles in the twin cities are buzzing with messages like “Is baar bhi Ram hi Raavan ko harakar Sita ko ley ayenge’’ (“This time too, Ram will defeat Ravana in the battle and bring Sita back”). The quirky messages have taken over the web world as well. Social networking sites refuse to remain out of the cricket battle that has caught onto the city.“The final match between India and Sri Lanka is like the battle between Rama and Ravana. Men in blue will prepare the battleground to defeat Sri Lanka. Our players would fight bravely and us fans wish and encourage the Indian team to bring back Sita (the World Cup) once again,’’ said Chaitanya, an IT employee.Meanwhile, the cricket frenzy is has led to interesting announcements on various social network websites. Ram vs Ravan taglines on user IDs and heated discussions in fan communities are raging over the sites. “After the World Cup (Sita) spent more time in Australia and other countries, the Indian team will now defeat Sri Lanka and bring Sita back to India,’’ a fans posted on her Facebook account.Switching off the regular activity of playing foot-tapping music on dance floors, a number of lounges and pubs are welcoming customers with the Ram vs Ravan digital banners depicting Indian captain Dhoni as Rama and Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara as Ravana holding cricket bats in their hands. “All fans can enjoy the day by sipping chilled beer while enjoying the final match of the World Cup on giant screens. We will arrange additional DJ shows if India wins the cup, with various special offers for stags and couples,’’ said a manager of a city lounge.Meanwhile city police are maintaining strict vigil on circulation of bulk SMSes during the India-Sri Lanka match. “There is no bar or prohibition on circulating bulk SMSes. However, we will initiate necessary steps if any one is found sending malicious content,’’ said R Ravinder Reddy, Banajara Hills assistant commissioner of police.

By Mouli Mareedu
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