Virendra Sehwag blasts again with double century
Virendra Sehwagh blasts like a fully loaded machine gun and most importantly all bullets on perfect target.
Virendra Sehwagh unbeaten 284 off 239 balls ( 40 boundaries and 7 Sixes ) his sixth double-century as India finished day two of Third Test on 443-1, a lead of 50 runs.
6 Double Centuries and 2 Triple Centuries in his 72 Tests span like an extra ordinary achievement. He is the first Indian to hit 6 double centuries, Rahul Dravid having 5.
Second Day of Third Test:
Sehwag reached his century off 101 deliveries, and his second 100 was achieved in just 67 deliveries. He played the innings with Attitude, Veeru said his dismissal on 131 in kanpur’s second test charged him “ I missed the big knock in the last Test. I didn’t want to miss out this time. I just wanted to hit the bad balls”.
About Muralitharan, he said ” He is a big challenge to face; rather than wait for him to dominate I wanted to dominate him.” Sehwag is happy with the track he said “it is excellent track to play and it would be good to bat on tomorrow, and we definetly take advantage of it.”
Third Day:
Virendra sehwagh failed to become a first 3 triple centurion. He failed to cross 300 run mark so to make one more record. He got out on 293.
Match and series summery:
India won the match with 1 innings margin and won the series 2-0, so India reached at top position in Test ranking.
Virendra Sehwag is the Man of the match and Man of the Series.
Swine influenza, H1N1 flu, swine flu – Symptoms and Preventions.
Swine influenza also called H1N1 flu, swine flu, hog flu, and pig flu is an infection by swine influenza virus. Swine influenza virus (SIV) is commonly found in pigs.
What are swine flu symptoms?
Symptoms of swine flu are like regular Fly Symptoms and include
- Fever,
- Cough,
- Sore throat,
- Runny nose,
- Body aches,
- Headache,
- Chills,
- Fatigue,
- Diarrhea and
- Vomiting.
How does swine flu spread?
The new swine flu virus is a human virus spread by people and not by pigs.
The swine flu virus can become airborne if you cough or sneeze without covering your nose and mouth, sending germs into the air.
The new swine flu virus apparently spreads just like regular flu. You could pick up germs directly from droplets from the cough or sneeze of an infected person, or by touching an object they recently touched, and then touching your eyes, mouth, or nose, delivering their germs for your own infection.
Preventions: “Prevention is always better than cure. “
- When you cough and sneeze, cover your mouth and nose. Wash your hands afterward.
- You should make washing your hands a habit, even when you’re not ill.
- Avoid being near others who might be sick.
- Stay at home if you are sick, to avoid affecting others.
- Avoid going in public places like Malls, Theaters etc.
- Keep DRINKING WATER: Drinking eight to ten large glasses of water acts as a flush for the body toxins.
- SLEEP DEEP AND LONG: Ensure that you get your eight hours of peaceful sleep
- Eat green vegetables, whole grains and vitamin rich foods
Referral URL’s:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swine_influenza
http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/flu-guide/swine-flu-faq-1?page=3
Recession: How to survive in Financial crisis
Global recession and its consequences, financial crisis, job cuts, are the hot topic of nowdays. Current global recession that seems the greatest ever. We do not know how long, critical or painful it will be. We can not imagine how worst it will be, so be prepared for everything and anything worst. And start preparation of surviving in difficult financial crisis.
How to survive in Global recession and its threatening consequences.
Take care of following things:
1) Cut in expenses – Save Money:
Expend your money only on basic needed things. Avoid expenses on Things those comes under comfort, lavish life style.
Avoid Hoteling: Avoid hotels for food; preparing food at home is always economical and hygienic. If you can not avoid hoteling then find out hotels those are cheap and hygienic.
Avoid Vacations, Traveling: If you have kept aside some money for vacations or you are in planning of outing for vacation then drop the idea. Save the money for coming months.
Avoid Movies in multiplexes: Money we expend on movie tickets and costly snacks in multiplexes has never been worth, at least not in such financial crunch.
Avoid Parties: Try to avoid any kind of grand parties like birthday, marriage etc parties.
Avoid Shopping: avoid unnecessary purchasing. Avoid purchasing at Malls, and in branded showrooms.
2) Save your jobs:
Try to save your job in any condition; don’t even think about job switching.
If you are facing salary cut, or salary late issues or work pressure, or work load or extra working hour then go for it, accept it by keeping one thing in mind that conditions outside are worst than ever. Even you get job outside you will be the first when this company will think about layoffs.
Do your work with loyalty; trust on yourself and on your company.
Stay yourself away from any kind politics and rumors.
Keep yourself positive and try to keep your teammates also.
Keep eye on market news, what going in other companies, market condition and decide your plans according .
Show willingness to be flexible:If you think you can do or take up other responsibilities with the current once start taking them proactively. Employers today are looking for multi talented resources and if you are a match to a extent you are secured.
3) Be ready for Layoffs:
Be ready for layoffs, and keep checking the possible sectors, fields where you can get job.
Check whether you can start small business or alternative that can fulfill your basic bread and butter requirement.
Keep some money with you or in your account so you can survive at least 3 to 6 months in case you loose job.
Keep your money in nationalize, trustworthy and well reputed bank so your money will be secure.
4) Make your succession plan:
Keeping the worst case scenario in mind, look for ideas, alternatives, and options to supplement your current salary. If you are working somewhere and have some fixed income you are a bit more stable and can think of some side business rather then starts thinking of the same after you get laid off/lock out etc etc…
This other income though it might not be a huge amount would be helpful as in worst case scenario you can increase/expand this as a full time carrier option. (and if this idea/business works and starts giving you equal returns as your salary nothing like it as being self employed is always better then the otherwise)
5) Stay Connected:
This will always keep you informed about the latest news, updates incase of adversity their might be people who can help you out. So stay in touch with all your old, new friends and relatives (you never know who can help you when in need).
All the Best.
Sachin Tendulkar becomes highest run-getter in Test Cricket
Sachin Tendulkar Legendry batsman, God of Cricket, Master blaster becomes highest run-getter in Test cricket’s history. Sachin Tendulkar has accumulated 12,000 runs in 152 Tests with 54.17 averages, 39 centuries and 50 fifties.
Saching Tendulkar - one more milestone
As he reached the mile-stone he took the helmet off and looked upwards, and prayed..
“When I looked up, I had two thoughts in my mind. First I thanked the almighty for all he has given to me. Then I thanked my father. Today I miss him. Definitely he would have been a proud man today,” Tendulkar said.
Sachin’s comment on his 19 years journey.
“It has been a fantastic journey and I’ve enjoyed it. It’s not only about success, there have been ups and downs, various challenged. Success is a process. During that journey sometimes there are stones thrown at you and you convert them to milestones. It’s a great feeling to overcome the obstacles with great support from my family, well-wishers and everyone around. Everyone wants me to do well,”
Sachin Tendulkar Legendry batsman
Asked by an Australian journalist if he thought Ricky Ponting would better the mark he set, Tendulkar said, “All records are meant to be broken, so we need to see what happens in future. Talk about today and I’m quite pleased it came my way. Don’t know about future. I was 16-year-old and had no target, maybe there is another 16-year-old who won’t be having any target and who knows where he’s going to go?”
And following is the Best shot he played against critics.
“I don’t need to prove anything to anyone. I have been around for 19 years and all those 19 years I did not play to prove anything to anyone, not in my first year not in the 10th, 15th or 19th year,”
Hats Off to Sachin Tendulkar.
More links:
http://indiaandall.blogspot.com/2008/03/sachin-tendulkars-42nd-odi-century.html
http://indiaandall.blogspot.com/2008/03/i-am-not-thinking-of-retirement-sachin.html
http://cricket.ndtv.com/cricket/ndtvcricket/ausind08/news_story.aspx?ID
Commonwealth Youth Games – 2008 – 3 rd CYG in Pune
The 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games going to happen in Pune, India, a city in the state of Maharashtra, it is cultural capital of Maharashtra. It is the third Commonwealth Youth Games, which are held every four years.
It is for the first time, that the Commonwealth Youth Games will be held in Asia, in India – in 2008.
The III Commonwealth Youth Games will be conducted from the 12th to 18th October 2008.
Theme of the III Commonwealth Youth Games 2008 and the 2010 Commonwealth Games is the ” Green Games” that supporting ” save the tigers” campaign. Purpose of the theme is to promote awareness of the critical state of the Indian tiger.
Green Pune, Clean pune
Logo of the III Commonwealth Youth Games 2008
The logo created is a result of an aesthetic blending of culture and modernity. The seal carrying the host city name is formed from the confluence of the city values and the historical seal of the great Maratha king, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
CommonWealth Youth Games-2008 Pune
Mascot( Term used to represent a group with a common public identity, such as a school, professional sport team )
The name of the official mascot of the 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games is “Jigrr”. The mascot is a tiger, the national animal of India. Jigrr is the younger brother of ‘Shera‘, the mascot of 2010 Commonwealth Games. Jigrr the name, is an amalgam of the word “Jigar“, which implies courage in Hindi language and also the sound of tiger roar ‘grrr…’
CommonWealth Youth Games 2008 Pune
There are currently 71 nations planning to host teams at the 2008 Youth Games with 1,300 athletes and 350 officials.
There are nine sports on the programme for the 2008 CYG 1) Athletics 2) Badminton 3) Boxing 4) Shooting 5) Swimming 6) Table Tennis 7) Tennis 8 ) Weightlifting 9) Wrestling.
Youth Baton Relay:
For the Youth Games 2008, a new concept called the “Youth Baton Relay” (based on the Queen’s Baton Relay) has been created by the organizers. For the event, a baton carried through nine Indian states, carried water from around the country.
The Youth Baton Relay started at New Delhi University North Campus and proceeded to India Gate on 1st August, 2008, at a large cultural festival. The Baton then traveled through nine states, and cover over 8000 km. Six thousand athletes had been selected to carry the Baton; an additional 7500 volunteers has been helped the Baton through 199 cities, towns and villages.
sources:
Official website: http://cygpune2008.com/index.php
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_Commonwealth_Youth_Games
Vijayadashmi, Dassera/Dussehra , Navaratri – Indian festival of Victory
Dassera is also known “Vijayadashmi“. Dassera marks the end of Navratri, the festival of nine days. Different parts of India celebrate the festival in different ways. Some celebrate it as Navaratri, some as Vijaya-Dashami, and some as Dussehra, in worship of Goddess Durga or celebrating Rama’s victory over Rawana.
Navratri : “Nav” means nine and “ratri” means nights, therefore the word “Navratri“. Dassera : means the Tenth Day, The 9 nights festival of Navratri begins on the first day of Ashwina of the bright fortnight.
VICTORY OF RAMA OVER RAVANA - Daserra
1) Victory of Rama over Ravana:
Dassera marks the triumph of Lord Ram’s victory. After vanquishing him, Ram with Seeta and Laxman returned victorious to his kingdom of Ayodhya on Dassera day.
The Burning of the Ravana Statue:
On Dassera, the tenth day the celebration of good over evil is marked by burning the effigy of Ravana. The statue of the 10 headed demon Ravana is made of wood, hay etc with fireworks inside.
2) Victory of Durga over Mahisura:
VICTORY OF DURGA OVER MAHISURA
Celebration of the victory of Durga over the demon Mahishasura.
CELEBRATIONS :
Simollanghan (Crossing the territory ): In this ritual the territory of a village is crossed in the third part (‘prahar’) of the day, that is in the afternoon.
Exchange of “Aptya Chi Pane” : There is ritual of exchanging “Shami leaves” or “aptya chi pane”. The leaves are exchanged among relatives & friends as gold by saying “Sone Gya Sonyasarakhe Raha” which means take gold and be like gold.
Shastrapuja (Worship of instruments ) Peoples clean their weapons, arrange them in a row and worship them. Farmers and artisans too worship their respective instruments.
Navaratri-Indian festivals
CELEBRATION in India:
Gujarat and western India: The most famous Navaratri celebrations are held in the western states of India (Gujarat and Maharashtra). Traditional dances in the form of Dandiya and Garba take place almost everywhere. The dancers move around in a circle, with different steps around a lamp, which signifies the Eternal Light of the Durga. Generally Gujarati men and women wearing colorful dresses dance around in a circle by clapping their hands or decorated sticks to the rhythm of the devotional songs.
In Maharashtra, celebrations are slightly different. Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Durga while the Vijayadashami is dedicated to Saraswati, the Goddess of Knowledge. Here, this day is considered auspicious to start education, buy new homes, and start new ventures.
In West-Bengal, Navaratri is celebrated in the form of Durga Puja. Celebrated with true devotion, huge idols of the Goddess Durga posed as killing the demon Mahishasura are worshipped everywhere in West Bengal. Huge ‘pandals’ are set up every where and devotees in large numbers visit to worship Goddess Durga.
Tamil Nadu: In Tamil Nadu, the first three days are dedicated to the worship of Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth and prosperity. The next three days are devoted to Saraswati, the Goddess of learning and arts and the last three days to Shakti (Durga).
Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh: In Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, women arrange ‘Bommai Kolu’, a special placing of dolls in various costumes decorated with flowers and ornaments on specially prepared steps.
Punjab: Navratri is celebrated in Punjab by fasting for seven days. On the eighth day or Ashtami, the fast is broken.
Sources:
http://festivalsofindia.in/navratri/Celebrations.asp
http://www.kamat.com/kalranga/festive/dasara.htm
http://www.hindujagruti.org/hinduism/festivals/navaratri/dasera.php
Ganpati Bappa Morya
Ganpati Bappa Morya..
We are forgetting the basics of Ganesh utsava and for our enjoyment We are hurting the god, hurting the human being, hurting our rich culture.
Enjoying the Ganapati Utsav is part of our tradition.
Competing with other MANDALs to have better Scenery is also a part of it. But nowadays it’s become a fad to have bigger and more attractive idols of GANAPATI, rather than competing for theme of the scenery!!!
This not only pollutes water in rivers and sea but also makes the horrible situation at the sea shore next morning. (Like the one shown in the below pictures).
We should do something as citizens of India to keep our country clean, to continue respecting GOD, our culture and to keep our tradition running!!!
Following are few suggestions, you can add few more to help(and more important is to follow it, which ever you find more correct):
1. Keep the idols small and theme BIG: Idol of GOD, whatever may be its size, we have same respect. Then why to have big idols polluting our rivers more!!!
2. No chemicals: Chemical colors/material used to make the idols should be avoided as far as possible.
The idols are made out of Plaster of Paris(PoP), which casts typically disintegrated water, thus making it necessary to be non-suitable for bathing, showering, or other activities involving contact with water. In addition, Plaster of Paris casts are not air permeable, and thus do not allow for the circulation of air beneath the cast which greatly facilitates the evaporation and removal of moisture trapped between cast and skin. This often leads to skin maceration, irritation, or infection.
These idols are then painted with ‘some’ dyes which contain poisonous elements like lead,mercury,carbon and cadmium.
3. Immersion in Tank: It is a good idea to have separate tanks for Immersion rather than immersing the idols in River/Sea.
After immersion, the bodies of kings lie scattered across the battlefield.
Ganpati Bappa Morya..
Dont make the GOD angry.
Stop playing with GOD
more links:
http://trak.in/tags/business/2007/09/19/polluting-ganesh-festival-idols/
Abhinav Bindra – First Indian to win an individual gold medal in Olympics
By winning the gold in the 10 m Air Rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, he became the first Indian to win an individual gold medal at the Olympic Games.
India’s 25-year-old Abhinav Bindra created history in Beijing, by wining the first gold medal in any individual category for India in the 108-year Olympics history.
Final Score:
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Final shots: |
10.7 |
10.3 |
10.4 |
10.5 |
10.5 |
10.5 |
10.6 |
10.0 |
10.2 |
10.8 |
Total : 104.5
International performance
He won six medals at various international meets in 2001.
In the 10 m Air rifle event at the 2002 Commonwealth Games, Manchester, he won Gold in the Pairs event and Silver in the individual event.
At the 2004 Olympic Games, he scored 597 in the qualification round and was placed third behind Qinan Zhu (599 – Olympic Record) and Li Jie (598). In the finals, Abhinav finished with 97.6 points, last in the field of eight and was the only player below 100 points. His sub-par finals dropped him from third to seventh.
At the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games, he won the Gold in the Pairs event and the Bronze in the Singles event. Abhinav missed the 2006 Asian Games at Doha because of a back injury.
Abhinav, who was the youngest Indian participant at the 2000 Olympic Games
Personal profile:
Born: September 28, 1982, Dehra Dun, India
Residence: Chandigarh, India
Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abhinav_Bindra
Googleimages
Rajasthan Royals won Indian premier League (IPL)
They played the tournament like Royals.
The team without Icon player, without couch, without star players. The least expensive side in the tournament.
The only thing they have is team spirit, they carried throughout the tournament and won the first IPL (Indian Premier League).
Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings by 3 wickets on the last ball of the 20th over to lift the DLF Indian Premier League trophy
Every member of the team played important role in different matches of tournament according to need.
Yusuf Pathan is outstanding, he is the man of the match of final with all round performance, who took 3 wickets and top-scored with a 39-ball 56 runs. He was like nightmare for opposite teams throughout tournament. he has fastest fifty in 21 balls of IPL on his name. Yusuf grabbed 435 runs in 16 matches in the IPL, at an amazing strike rate of 179, inclusive of 43 boundaries and 25 sixes.
Shane Watson who played All rounder’s role throughout tournament. Watson is the player of the tournament with his 474 runs and 17 wickets.
Sohail Tanvir picked 22 wickets, the highest in the IPL tournament, to become the proud owner of the purple cap.
Shane Warne, yes he was the inspiration of the team. he kept the team spirit high. he was not only the captain of the team but coach also. Hats off to him. “We were the underdogs right from the start but we have played an entertaining brand of cricket,” Warne said.
“The young guys are not scared of reputations, whether it is [Mohammad] Asif or [Glenn] McGrath. They will look to smack them out of the ground. These young guys are making me feel young. Watching the young guys taking on the best in the world and also do well makes me feel good,” he said.
“Ravindra Jadeja is a rockstar. He will be the next superstar for India. [Swapnil] Asnodkar is a terrific shot maker. Yusuf Pathan is finally fulfilling his potential and he has been rewarded with a place in the Indian ODI side. It makes me proud as the captain of the Royals,” the Aussie added.
Winner’s cheque 4.8 crore Rs.
Runner up’s cheque 2.4 crore Rs.
Player of the series: Shane Watson (Rajasthan Royals)
Batsman of the series: Shaun Marsh
Bowler of the series: Sohail Tanvir (Rajasthan Royals)
sources:
http://www.rediff.com/cricket/2008/may/31warne1.htm
Virendra Sehwag knocked second Triple Century
Virendra sehwag smashed second Triple hundred of his test carrier. This is the fastest ever Triple century in Test cricket, 300 runs in 278 balls.
Hats Off to sehwag.
Virendra sehwag was going to throw every ball beyond boundries. till now he hit the ball for 41 boundries and 5 sixes.
and he is playing for his words.
Third Day’s special movements:
At the end of the Third day INDIA is on 468 for 1 in 106 over. Virendra sehwag is not out on 309 and Dravid is on 65. Dravid 15 runs short to complete 10000 runs in Test Cricket.
Partnership between Dravid and sehwag crossed 200 runs, and among that sehwag has 150 above runs share. Before that Virendra Sehwag and Wasim Jafar(77 runs) given 213 runs opening partnership.
386 runs scored today for the loss of just one wicket, highest runs scored in India in single day.
Records of that Test:
1) First Triple ton on Indian soil.
2) First time in test history when the first two partnerships of an innings has been 200 plus.
3) Rahul Dravid became the 3rd Indian to achieve 10,000 Test run.
4) Virender Sehwag became the first man in the history of the game to be involved in two 200 plus partnerships in a single innings of a Test match.
The players having Two triple hundreds in test:
Don Bradman 334 – Australia v England, Headingley, 1930, 304 – Australia v England, Headingley, 1934
Brian Lara 400 no – West Indies v England, Antigua, 2003-04, 375 – West Indies v England, Antigua, 1993-94
Virender Sehwag 309 – India v Pakistan, Multan, 2003-04, 309 no – India v South Africa, Chennai, 2007-08
Fastest triple century (balls faced)
278 balls – V Sehwag, India v South Africa, Chennai, 2007-08
362 balls – M L Hayden, Australia v Zimbabwe, Perth, 2003-04
355 balls – W R Hammond, England v New Zealand, Auckland, 1932-33After records: 1) Sehwag moved to 12th position in the ICC Test Rankings, 17 % rise in his rating, earlier he was on 25 position.
more links:
http://www.cricketndtv.com/cricket/ndtvcricket/cricketstory.aspx?id=
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/
2008/03/28/ucindia128.xml
Holi – Festival of Colours
The festival of Holi is celebrated on the day after the full moon in early March (Phalguna) every year. Holi celebration begins with lighting up of bonfire symbolizing the victory of good over evil.
Dhulhendi (Dhulwad), people spend the day throwing coloured powder and water at each other.
This festival is also associated with the immortal love of Krishna and Radha, and Pralhad – bhakta of Lord Vishnu.
To know abt legends & stories associated with Holi Click here
In Maharashtra, Holi is called Shimga or Rangpanchami.
In Bengal, Holi features the Dolayatra.
In Punjab, they call it ‘Hola Mohalla’
Click Here to know Holi in different parts of India.
Scientific reason for celebrating the Holi,
1) The mutation period of winter and spring, induces the growth of bacteria in the atmosphere as well as in the body. When Holika is burnt, temperature rises to about 145 degrees Fahrenhiet. Following the tradition when people perform Parikrima (circumambulation or going around) around the fire, the heat from the fire kills the bacteria in the body thus, cleansing it.
2) The day after the burning of Holika people put ash (Vibhuti) on their forehead and they would mix Chandan (sandalpaste) with the young leaves and flowers of the Mango tree and consume it to promote good health.
India won the CB Series
By Beating Australia by 9 runs in a thrilling second final of the CB Series, India brought historic win over Australia.
India have won the Commonwealth Bank Series, A brilliant performance by young Praveen Kumar and Sachin’s 91 runs took India to historic win.
Mahendrasingh Dhoni: “It was the building stage of my team. There were a few doubts if this team can do well in Austalia. The bowlers did well but the way we improved our batting was great. The way Sachin gave us a start was great. It can’t get better than this, beating them(Australia) in two finals. With their batting line there were a few concerns with all of them not scoring.”click here to know more comments
Sachin Tendulkar about Australian tour and youngsters
more link:
http://www.ndtv.com
Valentine’s day – 14 th February
Valentine’s Day – Day of Lover’s
14th February is the traditional day, on which lovers express their love.
14th February is Lover’s Day celebrated all over world with lots of love, energy, joy.
And St. Valentine is the saint of lovers.
Valentine’s Day started in the time of the Roman Empire.
To know about History of valentine, myths of valentine Click Here
Sources: Googleimages
http://zwani.com/
http://www.groovymachine.com/
26th january – India’s Republic Day- Proud to be an Indian
26th of January is celebrated as the Republic Day of India. 26th January 1950, on this day the constitution of India came into effect and India became a truly sovereign(self governing) state, and complete republican country.
On January 26, 1950, Rajendra Prasad was elected as the first president of India.
Republic Day is celebrated with the hoisting of the national flag, and parades by the armed forces and school children all over the country.
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India-Australia 3rd Test at Perth-2008
India won the 3rd test match by 72 runs. Australia ended on 340 in second inning.
India halted journey of countineous 16 test wins of Australia.
as R.P.Singh took last wicket, Harbhajan Singh comes racing into the field with the Indian flag.
as per crickbuzz India becomes the first side to beat Australia in Australia in 5 years!. and te last team to do was India.
The dio, R.P and Pathan done great job for India in both inning. Irfan Pathan is the Man of the Match for his all round performance in this Test match. He picked up 5 wickets and a valuable 28 in the 1st innings and 46 in the second inning.
Well done Guys.
Fourth day: Australia needed 348 runs to win. infirst session of the day Ricky and Hussey played well. insecond session India comes back in test. only clarke played well from middle order. Mitchell Johnson was fighting, he is not out on 50 runs.
Third Day: Australia needs 348 runs more to win 3rd test. before that Australia restricted India on 294, middle order completely failed, so India can not set a big target. total target for Austarlia is 413 runs. At the end of the day Australia is on 65/2. needs 348 runs to win , 2 days and 8 wickets in hand. To get the total coverage click here
Second day: India managed to restrict Australia on 212, at te end of the second day India got the lead of 170 run, still has 9 wickets in hand. India got control over game.
India 2nd innings score: 52/1
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Indian team back in spirit. It’s our Bowler’s smart work. R.P. Singh (4 wickets) and Pathan(2) done well, got support from Ishant Sharama(2) and Kumble(2).
Kumble has completed 600 Test wickets.
Symonds and Gilchrist manage to 50 individuals, so Australia manage to reach at 212.
Now India need to capitalise this lead in to victory.
India lost wicket of Jafar. Sehwag playing on 29 and Pathan on 2.
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Umpires hammer continues in 3rd test
Is Sachin Tendulkar again victim of wrong descision?
3rd test that going on in perth, India won the toss and elected to bat first. Sachin and Rahul Dravid were playing well but bad luck continues of India and so of Sachin tendulkar as he given out LBW. [Click here to get 3rd test more info]
Pakistani umpire Asad Rauf given Sachin leg before to Brett Lee, that decision raised many eyebrows as the ball struck the batsman above his knee roll on a bouncy pitch and on middle and leg stumps.
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Makar Sankranti – Festival of friendship
In India, in Hinduism, Every festival, every social custom has science behind it.
Makar Sankranti marks the beginning of the Sun’s journey to the Northern Hemisphere called Uttarayana.
Makar stands for the constellation Capricorn and the Sankranti of a month is the day when the Sun passes into a new rashi (zodiac).
The day and night on Makar Sankrant are of exactly of equal hours.
Makara Sankranti is also celebrated throughout India as a
harvesting festival.It is a way of giving thanks to the elements of
nature. In the coastal regions, it is a harvest festival
dedicated to Indra.
Celebration all over INdia:
In Maharashtra, when two persons greet each other on this festive day, they exchange a few grains of multi-coloured sugar (TilGul) and say “til-gul ghya, god god bola” means “accept these tilguls and speak sweet words”.(hereafter,let there be friendship between us).
In Gujarat, perfect weather conditions at this time of the year mean this day is celebrated as Patang Divas (Kite Flying Day).
In Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, festival called as Pongal,the whole festival lasts for four days, the first day Bhogi, the second day Sankranti, the third day Kanuma and the fourth day, Mukkanuma.
In Assam, the festival is celebrated as Bhogali Bihu.
In Punjab it is called Lohri.
In Uttar Pradesh, Sankrant is called “KICHERI“.
In Bundelkhand and Madhya Pradesh this festival of Sankrant is known by the name “SUKARAT” or “SAKARAT“.
On this day people eat “bajari” bread mixed with “til” (Sesamum). On the feast of Sankrant “til” is
given great importance, for in this season it is considered to have special nutritive and medicinal qualities. “Til” is a very oil-giving seed. Mixed with jaugari or sugar it becomes a very sticky
sweet which people exchange with one another as a sign of friendship. “Tilgul ghya, god bola.” (“Take tilgul and speak sweetly”) is the phrase on everybody’s lips.
Til-Gul is heat giving taht significant in winter days.
Throughout the year the sun passes through twelve constellations: Mesh (Ram, Aries), Vrishabh
(Bull, Taurus), Mithun (Couple, Gemini), Kark (Crab, Cancer), Sinh (Lion, Leo), Kanya (Girl, Virgo), Tula (Balance, Libra), Vrishchik (Scorpion), Dhanu (Bow, Saggitarius), Makar (Crocodile, Capricorn),
Kumbh (Wateijar, Aquarius), Min (Fish, Pisces).
When the sun does not cross any constellation then there is an extra month called “Adhik Mas“. The crossing of the Makar constellation takes place in the month of Paush.
sources:
http://www.indiamike.com/india/chai-and-chat-f73/makar-sankaranti-pongal-greetings-t9234/
http://www.cuhcs.org.uk/sanskaar.article.php?article=makar&year=2004
Steve Bucknor out. Team India tour resumes as Harbhajan in.
The BCCI agreed to continue the tour when the ICC caved in to their demands to sack West Indian umpire Steve Bucknor and charge Australian all-rounder Brad Hogg with abusing an Indian player.
To know more:
http://cricket.indiatimes.com/Team_India_head_to_Canberra_as_tour_resumes/
ICC decided to remove Steve Bucknor as umpire from India-Australia series, Billy Bowden will replace Bucknor for the rest of the series.
“It is accepted that Steve, and his on-field colleague Mark Benson, did not have good games by their very high standards and we feel that given the added pressure and attention Steve’s presence would have at the third Test, it is better for the match and for Steve himself if he does not take part,” said ICC Chief Executive Malcolm Speed.
Views of Aussie legends:
Some of Australia’s Sports Hall of Fame members like John Bertrand, Herb Elliott and AFL player Rob de Castella are planning to complain to Cricket Australia that the behavior of Ricky Ponting’s team was damaging Australia’s international reputation.
Roebuck writes: “Ricky Ponting must be sacked as captain of the Australian cricket team. If Cricket Australia cares a fig for the tattered reputation of our national team in our national sport, it will not for a moment longer tolerate the sort of arrogant and abrasive conduct seen from the captain and his senior players over the past few days. Beyond comparison it was the ugliest performance put up by an Australian side for 20 years. The only surprising part of it is that the Indians have not packed their bags and gone home. There is no justice for them in this country, nor any manners.” To know more:
http://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtvcricket/cricketstory.aspx?id=SPOEN
sources:
http://www.cricketndtv.com/cricket/ndtvcricket/cricketstory.aspx?id=SPOEN
http://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtvcricket/cricketstory.aspx?id=SPOEN
Sachin supports Harbhajan by SMS – team spirit
Text mesage is as follows:
It’s time to support Harbhajan, our team .. after all its concern to our pride.
to know more follow links:
http://vivchavan.wordpress.com/2008/01/07/bcci-cancelled-
canberra-travel-plan-good-move/
http://vivchavan.wordpress.com/2008/01/07/india-australia-test-match-
To know what Bhaji said to Symonds: click here:
sources:
http://www.cricketndtv.com/cricket/ndtvcricket/cricketstory.aspx?id=
BCCI cancelled Canberra travel plan – Good move
Team India has cancelled its travel plans to Canberra or a practice match.
Good move by BCCI. we all need to support the descision, and Harbhajan.
Vice President Rajiv Shukla told reporters the BCCI has officially asked ICC to drop Steve Bucknor as the umpire from the next Test.
The team will stay on in Sydney on Monday night and will file an appeal against the match referee’s decision to ban Harbhajan for three Tests.
Board Vice President said in New Delhi that BCCI will appeal to ICC to withdraw racism charge against Harbhajan. Shukla added that the BCCI considers the ban on Harbhjan Singh as ‘unfair’ and ‘unacceptable’.
BCCI’s Chief Administrative Manager Ratnakar Shetty said it was an “unfortunate” development. “There was no evidence against Harbhajan so I don’t know how they could arrive at such a conclusion.”
The Team Management will also lodge a complaint against Brad Hogg, who allegedly abused Indian players.
latest news: Sachin Tendukar suppports Harbhajan
Sachin Tendukar suppports Harbhajan
To know what Bhaji said to Symonds: click here:
sources:
http://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtvcricket/cricketstory.aspx?id=SPOEN20080037887
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