Virendra Sehwag – Second Double Centurion in One day cricket, only batsman after Sachin Tendulkar
Veeru slammed 219 off 149 balls and become second batsman in one-day cricket history after Sachin Tendulkar.
Only batsman who hit double century as a captain. Both double centurions from India.
Fastest double century. Sachin Tendulkar took 147 balls to get 200 runs and Sehwag took 140 balls.
Sehwag hit the ball 7 times to six and 25 times to boundaries.
Virendra Sehwag lived up to fans expectations. Hats Off to Veeru
Virendra Sehwag said “ I was telling Gambhir that if we are patient, we can get plenty runs here. The wicket was good, the outfield was fast and the boundaries were short. Genuine batting wicket, you just have to spend some time and carry on with the shots. I picked the gaps and when I hit sixes i keep the bat straight. Thanks to my family and friends. Our top order was not contributing and we needed starts. I never changed my style of play, I played my shots throughout, It was only after the batting powerplay started, I felt that I could reach double hundred. Also when Sammy dropped me (at 170), I knew that God was with me. I just wanted to stay till the 45th/ 46th over, I am 33 years now, I am an old man and my back is stiff, I will have an ice bath and try to get back on the field.”
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:
https://vivchavan.wordpress.com/2008/03/28/virendra-sehwag-on-fire/
http://vivchavan.wordpress.com/2009/12/03/virendra-sehwag-blasts-again-with-unbeaten-double-century/
Sachin Tendulkar – Only cricketer who scored 15,000-runs in Test cricket.
When Sachin Tendulkar scored his 28th run in first test against West Indies he became the first cricketer in the history of cricket who scored 15000 runs in test cricket.
He reached that marked in 182nd test and seems nobody near him.
He has already hit 51 centuries in Test and 48 centuries in One-Day format. Now fans are waiting for his 100th century.
Sachin Tendulkar 15000 Runs - First Cricketer in Test History
Sunil Gavaskar from India was the first cricketer who had reached 10000 runs in test cricket.
Highest Run getters in Test Cricket.
15,005* – Sachin Tendulkar (IND)
12,859* – Rahul Dravid (IND)
12,487* – Ricky Ponting (AUS)
11,953 – Brian Lara ( WI)
11,947* – Jacques Kallis (RSA)
11,174 – Allan Border (AUS)
10,927 – Steve Waugh (AUS)
10,122 – Sunil Gavaskar (IND)
3 Indians there in top ten.
Sachin reached his 12000 run mark in 152nd test.
Indians stand by Anna Hajare for revolutionary Second Freedom Fight
Why people started supporting Anna? Why and how it becoming a fast for Lokpal to revolutionary movement? and i found few reasons…
Since last 60 plus years our countrymen, people from each class, Farmer to mill worker, everyone suffering by many diseases like corruption on all levels, injustice, inflation, unemployment, bomb spots, nexalite issues, internal security issues, politicians/ governments inabilities to provide basics like bread & butter even after we are called fastest growing country, Politicians and corporates going together and growing together and above that politicians arrogance.
Aam Aadami has been suffering a lot in last few years, he unwillingly, unwantedly, slowly became part of corrupted system, he has been carrying anger in his mind against corrupted system, he already lost belief for politicians but same time he alone was not abler to stand against it cause his past experience was not good, as usual he wanted someone to lead him like Gandhi (yes i am talking about Mahatma and not rest), Bhagat Singh or Netaji but every politician, every party, every neta here has lost respect, lost credibility.
And people’s fortune they found a iconic, ideal social activist who is pure from heart, who is been fighting for people’s rights, against corruption since many years, who has clean and inspirational background. People started looking trustworthy, hopeful leader in him and they started supporting Anna even though many of them are not aware about what is lokpal, what change lokpal will bring? they want to protest against corrupt system, they want corruption free country.
Lata Mangeshkar, amitabh bachhan, Mumbai’s dabbawalas, anupam kher, javed akhtar, priyanka chopra, bipasha, shekhar kapoor, shaban aazami, madhur bhandarkar and many suported Anna’s fast.
Mumbaikar Dabewala to Mumbai plaform boot-polish union, farmers to serviceman, poor to rich, Indians to Non Resident Indians (NRI’s), children to senior citizens. Aam aadami to celebrities, Sportsmen to Film stars, whole country supporting this grand, anti-corruption movement.
- Sri Sri Ravishankar- who met Anna Hazare on Sunday at the Ramlila ground said “It is definite that truth will become victorious.”
- Sikh guru Guru Govind Singh said that “saints and soldiers were required to save India, and today, in order to save the country, a soldier is sitting like a saint here.“
- Mahatma Gandhi’s Private Secretary, nonagenarian V Kalyanam, has supported to Anna Hazare’s followers in Chennai.
- Santosh Hegade supported- karnattaka Lokayukta – The Lok Ayukta had exposed major irregularities in mines.
- Lata Mangeshkar: – “mujhe raajneeti na samajhme aati hai na hi usmein koi dilchaspi hai, parantu bhrashtachaar se humara desh mukt hona bahot zaroori hai, isiliye main anna hazaare ji ke is bhrashtachaar virodhi abhiyaan ka samarthan karti hun… (I don’t understand politics nor do I have an interest in it. But I feel, our country should be free from corruption, so I lend my support to the cause Anna Hazareji is fighting for),”
- Kailash kher supported and he composed a song for Anna.
Shekhar Kapoor: “The implementation of the #Lokpal bill is complex. But tht cannt take away Anna’s right to peaceful demonstration“
Anupam Kher: “Anna Hazare, Kiran Bedi and Arvind Kejriwal arrested even before they reach JP park. Saddest day for Indian Democracy.“
“The MOST important thing for all of us to remember is to keep this protest absolutely PEACEFUL. That is what ANNA wishes.”
Thousands of Indian Americans have come together in support of Anna Hazare’s movement against corruption in India from new york, washington, new jersy, LA with rallies, parades, sit-in protests and fasts.
Hundreds of NGO’s supported this movement.
POST YOUR COMMENTS about Anna hajare and the movement.
Anna Hazare – 74 years old Fighter against corruption
Most influential soul of today’s India, Padma Bhushan (the third-highest civilian award), Real Hero, Army officer, Transformer of Ralegan Siddhi village, a genuine countryman, icon of India, social activist, echo of Gandhi, one and only Kisan Baburao Hazare popularly known as Anna Hajare अण्णा हजारे started second Freedom Fight, a revolutionary movement.
1. Anna Hazare began his fast unto death on 5 April 2011 at Jantar Mantar at Delhi for the demand to form a joint committee of the representatives of the Government and the civil society to draft a stronger anti-corruption bill with stronger penal actions and more independence to the Lokpal and Lokayuktas.
Social activists, including Medha Patkar, Arvind kejriwal, kiran bedi, Agnivesh support to Hazare’s hunger strike and anti-corruption campaign.
2. On 8 April 2011 the Government of India accepted all demands of the movement. According formula there will be a politician Chairman and an activist, non-politician Co-Chairman. According to the notification, Pranab mukhereje will be the Chairman of the draft committee while Shanty Bhushan will be the co-chairman.
On the morning of 9 April 2011 Hazare ended his 98-hour hunger strike.
First Freedom Fighter Bhagat Singh
Second Freedom Fighter Anna Hajare (Army photo)
3. During the meeting of the joint drafting committee on 30 May 2011, the Union government members opposed the inclusion of the prime minister, higher judiciary and the acts of the MPs under the Lokpal in the draft bill.
4. On July 28, 2011 the union cabinet on approved a draft of the Lokpal Bill, which keeps the Prime Minister, judiciary and lower bureaucracy out of the ambit of the proposed Lokpal.
5. Anna Hazare rejected the government version by describing it as “cruel joke’’ and wrote a letter to Prime Ministe.
6. On August 16 2011, Hazare was arrested four hours before the planned indefinite hunger strike.
7. On 19 August 2011 Anna released from Tihar Jail and continue fast on Ram Lila maidan.
8. 20th August 2011 – 5th day of fast, waiting for dialogue from government.
9. 21st August 2011 – 6th day of fast -
Anna said again “Hunger strike will continue until the government passes Lokpal Bill.”
Anna said, “Those who are saying the BJP and RSS are behind our agitation should be sent to a “mental hospital.“
Government not taking any pro-active step, Anna has not eaten since last 6 days but government has no concerns for the health of 74 year old Anna Hajare. Government is been replying, reacting in a shameful way since starting of that movement. Our Mr. Clean hon. Prime Minister not justifying his position cleanly, such a grand movement going in a India, people on road but our PM busy talking about growth rate. Indian Janata respects Mr. Clean a lot but now people having lots of question in their mind.
10. 22st August 2011 – 7th day of fast – Anna lost 5 kg. People from India and outside of India supporting this movement. Movement seems to be centuries greatest, grand movement, NRIs hold rally for Anna in LA, Anna is fasting for the last seven days and what our hon. Manmohan singh doing? are they waiting for him to die, no Manmohan singh is busy in much more important task like attending convocation at the Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur where locals and students protest and few students even announced that they would not accept their degrees at the annual convocation in support of Hazare’s campaign, Ritesh Singh, a student said ‘Prime Minister giving me my degree is a dream come true. But right now a strong Lokpal is much more important than my dream.’ Is it kind of slap for sleeping government? Millions, Billions of people actively, passionately participated in anti-corruption movement, people are on road to protest corruption but importantly with non-violence, i think this is the only example in the worlds history. Why government is behaving like a full,why govt. is playing with people’s emotions. If anything happens to Anna’s health or govt. continue to respond in same way then people, youth can go to wrong direction.
Next 4 days discussions, arguments happened between Anna team and sarkar, every time Government said something and taken stand against something, it was like monkey jumping, even sarkar were in planning to arrest Anna in midnight but Anna, his team and peoples awareness made sarkar to withdraw that plan.
Meantime Annaji lost almost 7 kg weight, Dr said his Blood pressure is low, his health is stable but still Dr. has concerns of long term effects. But every time Anna Hajare said he is fit and he will not die until and unless Lokpal bill passed.
According to plan, discussion was planned in sansad (Loksabha) on Lokpal and 3 key points on 26th august, but as usual political parties played cards of their politics and nothing constuctive happned.
27th August – 12th day of Anna’s fast – Historic day for country.
In morning Anna Hazare said, “It is very sad thing that we have mistakenly sent people who are not right to Parliament.”
After lots of drama in Loksabha, after lots of certinity and uncertinity finally the historic and good thing happned, Loksabha agreed on Anna’s 3 conditions without any condition.
Anna said, “We have won half the battle. Celebrate the success with peace. My brothers and sisters who has been on fast, please end your fast. I will end my fast with you at 10 am (28th August 2011).”
“Anna thanked all countrymans, youth, women, childrens, media, supporters for supporting lokpal movement. ”
28th August – Finally Anna Hajare ended his 13th day (290 hours) fast.
Anna said, “This is the beginning, we have lots of plans and things to do in near fuure and every time required everyone’s support the way they shown here. Next few agendas are Election reform, we need to have Right to recall and Right to reject. ” then he shown concerns about farmers rights, labors rights, environment and natural resource, he said we need to conserve the natural resources.
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Indian MP’s – Member of Parliament want 5 times salary hike.
Indian MP’s ( Member of Parliament) want 5 times salary hike.
A Parliamentary committee has recommended that the monthly salary of MPs should be hiked five times from Rs 16,000 to Rs 80,000.
Price hike in Petrol, Gas, Diesel that affects in price raise of transportation cost that directly affects in cost hike of vegetables, food and other everyday products. Inflation has already crossed the limits and its impossible to survive common and middle man. This the current condition of country and MP’s – Member of Parliament asking for 5 times salary hike.
I would like to mention one example of England, where the salaries of the lawmakers were frozen due to the impact of recession.
Public: First time in the world someone expecting 5 times salary hike for doing nothing.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister P K Bansal said “Nothing has been finalized. Everything is under discussion. Very soon, we will take it up with concerned ministries. We hope to take it to the Cabinet so as to introduce a bill in the coming session of Parliament”
In justification of hike Bansal said Government employees got sixth pay commission hike and there have been a hike in the pay packages of private sector employees too.
Public: How he can compare MP’s with private sector employees,
1) cause private sector employees need to face do or die situation every day to earn that salary.
2) MP’s can run their business, private sector employees can not do cause its against rule.
3) MP’s have no responsibility and accountability, there are doing their assigned works even.
4) as per one channels surve average asset of MP is above 1 crore. ( what is the need of salary for them)
5) MP’s having many economical resources unlike private sector employees.
6 ) Allowances, Perks and facilities MP’s are having like Free 1st Ac Train Travel, Free Air Journeys and many things unlike private sector employees.
Public thinks MP’s should not get hike, cause MP’s does not deseve.
Sachin Tendulkar: Perfect Role Model for Country
Sachin Tendulkar is in his best form of his carrier whether it is Test cricket, one-day or 20-20.
He is been consistent, aggressive, physically fit and most importantly his feet are down to the earth even though he is on cloud 9.
He has been improving his excellence every day; He is more aggressive, fierce now still playing classy shots.
He is been hitting Centuries, Fifties, Double centuries consistently in all form of games.
If you have observed his game nowadays, you might have noticed, many time he step out of crease, and if bowler try to make him fool by bowling bouncer or out of off stump, in that situation also he place the ball in gaps, that’s really awesome.
He runs in between the wickets like swift-running Cheetah, in his 40’s he is running like 20 year aged runner.
The way he fielding and diving on field like Leopard, If you remember how Sachin Tendulkar dived full-stretch to prevent the boundary in last over of first one day versus South Africa (February 21, 2010), Indian own that match by 1 run. IPL 3 – Kamal Catch award won by Sachin Tendulkar versus Deccan Chargers.
He is not only role model to follow, to get inspiration but he is a Perfect Epitome Role Model. Currently he is the Perfect Role Model for every generation. I am using word “Perfect Role Model” because he is having all the best qualities, abilities together; he is real gem and so epitome. He is passionate about his game, he enjoys every moment of his profession. His dedication, hard work, sincerity towards his game makes him to deliver success consistently and so he is not only successful in his career but he is at top in his profession. Still he is down to earth. He respect his game, country, his fans. He is very much honest, loyal regards to cricket, country, family and his fans. His fame, popularity never allows him to be awkward.
Sachin Tendulkar is great human being to admire.
Sachin Tendulkar – First double centurion in One day cricket
Sachin Tendulkar 200 in one day cricket - made history
Hats Off to !!!!!!
History Maker, Run Machine, Master Blaster, God of Cricket, legend Sachin Tendulkar
- 200* runs in 147 balls with 25 boundaries and 3 sixes.
- First ever double century in 39 years of ODI history.
- Most centuries in ODIs 46, followed by Ricky Ponting 29 and Sanath Jayasuriya 28
- Highest run maker in ODI with 17,598 runs from 442 one days. Followers: Jayasuriya 13,428 and Ponting 12,731 runs
- 1158 runs in 20 ODIs since Feb 2009 with average 72.37 and 4 centuries.
Test:
- Most Test centuries – 47. followers: Ricky Ponting 39, Kallis 34
- last 10 test – 1018 runs, 78.3 avg. 6 centuries.
- Total centuries in ODI and Test – 93 ( nobody is near )
- Maximum number of Man of the Match.
- Maximum number of Man of the Series – 15 Man of the Series.
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.
Shree Ganesha
Dont make the GOD angry.
Stop hurting 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
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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.
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