Thursday, April 23, 2009

A question too far!

Indore 2009 is not Arnhem 1944. But for a short while on April 22 it did look as if the close battle between Allied airborne troops and German panzers was being re-created. Three teams - Bhilai Steel Plant, Tata Motors and Actualizers not only made it into the last round but fought it out till the very last question. Actualizers were leading the field at 57 points, the Steelmen were at 54 and Tata Motors were trailing a bit at 44. This being the buzzer round, the last question saw Actualisers pressing the buzzer. Tense moments followed - a period in which all but the six individuals on the stage - held their sides as quizmaster Derek O'Brien was at his humourous best.
If Actualisers were wrong, they would slide to 47 points and would lose the quiz, coming second with Tata Motors as third. If they were right, they would win with Bhilai Steel Plant as third. What do you think happened?...
No...unlike Derek, we will not make you wait for the verdict. Local favourites Actualizers had got it wrong and it was Bhilai Steel Plant that won the day...their third BEQ title in three years. As Ramani of the winning team said - "We cut it a bit close." They certainly did!

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