tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58746276639847255962024-02-07T11:25:43.287+00:00Xler!!!!This blog site contains my inputs on very interesting topics which ll surely be liked by all. Come in n Njoy...Kiranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08708510853123675493noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874627663984725596.post-18154069019299448062009-11-03T14:06:00.004+00:002009-11-03T14:45:01.418+00:00I have forgotten how to write<div align="justify">During the past few days i have realized the facet that i have forgotten how i am supposed to write. I realised it when i was typing a letter. I was sitting there in front of my laptop not knowing what to write and confused whether i had used the correct words or not. I was pretty sure my grammar was bad in the letter, i didnt remember the spelling for many of the simple words and i had use spell check to get the right words. </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">I never considered myself to be very good with my writing skills but i am sure i was never this bad in my entire life. There used to be a time when i used to write every day be in my blog or in my diary but i dont do either of them these days. As far as i am concerned i have forgotten how to write simple because i stopped writing and i have lost my touch and the only thing i can do now is start reading and writing as i used to. Its been ages since i read a novel, i used to live on books i still remember the days i used to run behind my friends to get their books but its all in the past now. There has been many days when i have wondered why i stopped writing but i have not got an answer for that and i still continue to wonder about it. </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">I look forward to start writing again so that i can do what i really loved doing at one point of my life and so that i can continue something which i shoul not have stopped doing. </div>Kiranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08708510853123675493noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874627663984725596.post-53039210222179617362008-11-04T13:25:00.002+00:002009-11-03T14:32:39.959+00:00Is Life a play?<div align="justify">Many times during the 21 years of my life, i have got a feeling that life is like a play where people like us are playing different characters. But most of the times i say to myself that's is not true because life does not have a fixed story line or a script based on which everything happens. i have always felt that the suspense part in life is what makes it unpredictable. It is the reason why people say that no body can guess what is going to happen next yet we all seem to balance each other. But now i feel that some part of our life is planned and we are playing certain roles but nobody knows what role we are playing but we end up helping many people and make them our friends and we also end up hurting people, they become our enemies.<br /><br />Life has a purpose, all of us have some purpose in life. Many of us realize our purpose a bit late and a few realize it earlier. When we start working towards our goal we cross many stages, we meet many people who can be generally classified as friends and enemies. These are the people who help you to achieve your goal and these are also the people who stand as an obstacle in your way towards success.<br /><br />In short life can be treated as a game where u have a mission that you are supposed to complete at any cost. This is a game where many fail and only the best prevail. Be brave and face your problems with courage. Life is too short to be worried about so act quickly and work towards your goal.</div>Kiranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08708510853123675493noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874627663984725596.post-56183206224592815852008-11-04T12:51:00.004+00:002009-11-03T14:44:24.684+00:00I am back again<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;">I quit writing posts in this blog couple of months back and Its been a while since i have blogged. Few days back i popped into my blog and i noticed that my blog had many visitors and i received comments in my cbox saying that they are missing me lots. I started thinking of the good times that i had when i used to blog. So today i decided to get back to blogging. I have changed the look of my blog and deleted many of the stupid and nonsense post i had written in my blog. From now i will be writing sensible stuff and i am sure all of you will like it. This is a new start i hope you all will support me in this<strong>.</strong></span></div>Kiranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08708510853123675493noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874627663984725596.post-31449886552130892532008-06-18T08:47:00.001+01:002009-11-03T14:36:27.235+00:00Be foccused<p class="entry" align="justify">Focus this is just a five letter word which has a lot of meaning in it. Every humane being has many ambitions in life he sets numerous goals for him self and nobody knows whether he achieves them or not but if he does one can be sure that the a person was focused on what he was doing and was clear about what he wanted. It is very essential that all of us should be focused on what we are doing to ensure that we succeed in whatever we do.</p><p class="entry" align="justify">The reason why i am em phasing on the need to focus is tat if one deviates his attention from what he must actually do then it will become very tough for that person to complete what he was doing and to succeed in life. We must never allow such situations to arise and must always be focused on every thing we do in life.</p>Kiranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08708510853123675493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874627663984725596.post-59604497704737411872008-05-26T18:22:00.001+01:002009-11-03T14:48:11.748+00:00Rahman 3Roja (1992)<br />Yodha (1992)<br />Uzhavan (1993)<br />Thiruda Thiruda (1993)<br />Pudhiya Mugam (1993)<br />Gentleman (1993)<br />Vandicholai Chinnaraasu (1994)<br />Super Police (1994)<br />Pudhiya Mannargal (1994)<br />Pavithra (1994)<br />May Madham (1994)<br />Kizhakku Cheemayile (1994)<br />Karuththamma (1994)<br />Kadhalan (1994)<br />Duet (1994)<br />Manitha Manitha (1994)<br />Gangmaster (1994)<br />Indira (1995)<br />Rangeela (1995)<br />Muthu (1995)<br />Bombay (1995)<br />Love Birds (1996)<br />Indian (1996)<br />Kadhal Desam (1996)<br />Fire (1996)<br />Mr. Romeo (1996)<br />Anthimantharai (1996)<br />Minsaara Kanavu (1997)<br />Iruvar (1997)<br />Daud: Fun On The Run (1997)<br />Ratchagan (1997)<br />Mona Lisa (1997)<br />Vishwa Vidhaata (1997)<br />Jeans (1998)<br />Dil Se… (1998)<br />Earth (1998)<br />Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (1998)<br />Kabhi Na Kabhi (1998)<br />En Swasa Kaatre (1999)<br />Jodi (1999)<br />Padayappa (1999)<br />Taal (1999)<br />Takshak (1999)<br />Kadhalar Dhinam (1999)<br />Pukar (1999)<br />Sangamam (1999)<br />Mudhalvan (1999)<br />Taj Mahal (2000)<br />Alaipayuthey (2000)<br />Fiza (2000) (1 song)<br />Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000)<br />Rhythm (2000)<br />Thenali (2000)<br />Zubeidaa (2000)<br />One 2 Ka 4 (2001)<br />Nayak: The Real Hero (2001)<br />Love You Hamesha (2001)<br />Star (2001)<br />Lagaan (2001)<br />Parthale Paravasam (2001)<br />Alli Arjuna (2001)<br />Kannathil Muthamittal (2002)<br />The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002)<br />Baba (2002)<br />Kadhal Virus (2002)<br />Saathiya (2002)<br />Udhaya (2003)<br />Parasuram (2003)<br />Boys (2003)<br />Enakku 20 Unakku 18 (2003)<br />Kangalal Kaithu Sei (2003)<br />Tehzeeb (2003)<br />Warriors of Heaven and Earth (2004)<br />Lakeer - Forbidden Lines (2004)<br />Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities (2004)<br />Aayitha Ezhuthu / Yuva (2004)<br />New / Nani (2004)<br />Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa (2004) (3 songs)<br />Swades (2004)<br />Kisna - The Warrior Poet (2004) (6 songs)<br />Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero (2005)<br />The Rising - Ballad of Mangal Pandey (2005)<br />Anbe Aaruyire (2005)<br />Water (2005) (5 songs)<br />Rang De Basanti (2006)<br />Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006)<br />Varalaru - The History of the Godfather (2006)<br />Guru (2007)<br />Provoked (2007)<br />Sivaji: The Boss (2007)<br />Azhagiya Thamizh Magan (2007)<br />Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) (with Craig Armstrong)<br />Jodhaa Akbar (2008)Kiranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08708510853123675493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874627663984725596.post-56474545667010994462008-05-26T16:17:00.002+01:002009-11-03T14:48:37.661+00:00Rahman 2<div align="justify">In 1991, Rahman began his own music recording and mixing studio, attached to backyard of his house, called the Panchathan Record Inn. He initially composed music jingles for advertisements, Indian Television channels and music scores in documentaries, among other projects. In 1992, he was approached by film director Mani Ratnam to compose the score and soundtrack for Ratnam's Tamil film Roja. The debut led Rahman to receive the Rajat Kamal award for Best Music Director at the National Film Awards, the first time ever by a first-time film composer. Rahman has since then gone on to win the award three more times for his scores for Minsaara Kanavu in 1997, Lagaan in 2002, Kannathil Muthamittal in 2003, the most ever by any composer.<br /><br />Roja's score met with high sales and acclaim, in its original and dubbed versions, bringing about an effective transformation in film music at the time, and Rahman followed this with scores for films including, among others, Bombay, Kadhalan, Indira, Minsaara Kanavu, Muthu and Love Birds, which gained him notice. His soundtracks gained him recognition in the Tamil film industry and across the country for his versatality in classical, folk, jazz, reggae, soft rock and other styles in his pieces. Rangeela, directed by Ram Gopal Varma, marked Rahman's debut in Hindi films. Many popular and superhit scores for films including Dil Se and Taal followed. The sales of these albums prompted several film producers to take film music more seriously.<br />Rahman's work is also unique in the fact that his collaborations with some film directors have always resulted in successful soundtracks. In particular, he has worked with Mani Ratnam on ten films until 2006, all of which have been musical hits. Also notable is his collaboration with the director S. Shankar in the films Gentleman, Kadhalan, Indian, Jeans, Mudhalvan, Nayak, Boys and Sivaji.<br /><br />His Second movie album Roja was listed in TIME's "Top 10 Movie Soundtracks of All Time" in 2005. Rahman continued to record frequently in his studio, the Panchathan Record Inn. In 2005, a newly developed recording studio, attatched to the Inn called A.M. Studios was opened. It is considered to be the most developed, equipped and high tech studio of Asia. In 2006, Rahman launched his own music label, KM Musiq. It's first release was his soundtrack to the film Sillunu Oru Kaadhal which it released worldwide, in August 2006. His latest work includes Rang De Basanti, Sillunu Oru Kaadhal, Guru, Varalaru - The History of the Godfather, Sivaji: The Boss, Azhagiya Tamil Magan, and Jodhaa Akbar . Rahman has scored the movie Provoked, co-scored Elizabeth: The Golden Age, and is working on Chamki Chameli to be released in 2008 and Hindi version of Tamil blockbuster Ghajini. He is a recipient of the Padma Shri. </div>Kiranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08708510853123675493noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874627663984725596.post-68756917917587899822008-05-25T19:02:00.001+01:002009-11-03T14:49:07.344+00:00Loneliness<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">At times i wonder if i was meant to be alone all through. Not the way losers think..just something that troubles my mind whenever i get into one of my introspective moods. People are mixed creatures... they want people to share their joys and sorrows and also need their own space in life. I have met a lot of them in my journey of life and can say there is one common thread between all the people in this world... Loneliness!<br /><br />That is one emotion which every one goes through at some point in our life. For some its an occasional feeling and for some its a daily existence. I belong to the category in the middle. I feel detached from the people around me at times and can be in my elements and have the time of my life when i feel like it.<br /><br />Today is one of those days when am feeling contended being on my own. Just some time to ponder what i have been upto and trying to connect with my Inner self.. the person that i really am. And its very comforting to know that though many things have changed and as time moves on... there is that something which can give you the comfort feeling of being something from the past...that something which has been the same all through... Ur Inner self!!!!</p>Kiranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08708510853123675493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874627663984725596.post-63924928759295710232008-05-25T11:33:00.000+01:002008-05-25T18:40:12.998+01:00Hi pplHi friends i was not in blogging action for sometime because my system had crashed. I have got a standby system now and from now on you can see me posting frequently. I have seen that many of you have updated your blogs in a big way i surely make it a point to visit all your blogs and comment on your posts. So keep in touch and do visit my blogs too cause i ll be posting lots from now onwards.Kiranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08708510853123675493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874627663984725596.post-74604628065675747342008-05-20T11:00:00.001+01:002009-11-03T14:49:58.956+00:00A review about my blog<p align="justify">This is the review about my blog written by Mr.Unnikuttan. I have pasted the post in my blog the original post is in the following link <span style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline"></span><a href="http://myindia.blog.de/2008/04/18/maveric-smoke-4075491?comment_ID=6621570&rtc=1#c6621570">Click Here</a></p><p align="justify">Today I want to make a hint on the blog of my friend <a href="http://maveric-smoke.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Kiran</a>. It is a nice blog well connected with other bloggers in India. He is a ambitious blogger and managed to set up a great blog community. Kiran, you did a great work, Please go on with it. </p><p align="justify">Unnikuttan</p>Kiranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08708510853123675493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874627663984725596.post-16176557943041866032008-05-20T09:15:00.000+01:002008-05-20T09:20:06.685+01:00ResultsHi guys the results of the final semester are expected any time this week. First it was said that the results will be announced on 20th but I guess it has been postponed to 23rd of this month. I wish all of us get super results and I also wish all of you best of luck for your future endeavors.Kiranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08708510853123675493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874627663984725596.post-62349034283314575142008-04-19T04:27:00.000+01:002008-04-22T14:04:34.090+01:00Lets give them Hope!!!<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbY4DecujuTzKRD80JqBwCAE3TjSfUUNNiudQRosSXUN23ER0-HgY5a0Wtk83Oe8g-hUQIuIF12dnBbvyWj5p6A-93JiNym_6H07n0QAmQ1HqNq6aLWmY2cK8FteIuTeUFCbA26PnMTGRL/s1600-h/deal_flow_tyler_and_sister01.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbY4DecujuTzKRD80JqBwCAE3TjSfUUNNiudQRosSXUN23ER0-HgY5a0Wtk83Oe8g-hUQIuIF12dnBbvyWj5p6A-93JiNym_6H07n0QAmQ1HqNq6aLWmY2cK8FteIuTeUFCbA26PnMTGRL/s320/deal_flow_tyler_and_sister01.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190799135361730354" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">"</span>Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions, which force certain parts of the body into abnormal, sometimes painful, movements or postures. Dystonia can affect any part of the body including the arms and legs, trunk, neck, eyelids, face, or vocal cords."<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Not many people know what Dystonia is and what are its affects on you. I was really down with tears after reading what has happened to Tyler. I love kids and always enjoy being with them and and to see something like this happen to a wonderful kid is really bad. What i feel is more than anything else what all of us should do now is to support Tyler and his family so that they can handle this situation well. They must know that they are not alone in this fight and all of us are there to help out.<br /><br />I would advice all of you to visit <a href="http://www.tylershope.org/index.php">Tyler's hope</a> to know more about the organization and their motto. They are a non-profitable organization who are working to prevent </span><span style="font-size:130%;">Dystonia and are trying to find a cure for the disease. It would be nice if all of us could join hands for the noble cause of creating awareness of this disease and this organization.<br /><br />I am going to spread this message to whom ever i can in the best way possible and i pray to god that the cure is found soon and the disease is eradicated.<br /><br />To know more about Tyler's story and about Tyler's hope pls use the links below.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.floridaventureblog.com/2006/05/my-hope-for-tylers-hope.html">Florida venture blog</a><br /><a href="http://apps.facebook.com/causes/7729?recruiter_id=2489102">Tylers Face book</a><br /><br /> <a href="http://tinyurl.com/4gfgrz"><img src="http://tinyurl.com/2l6ty9" /></a><br /> <br /></span></div>Kiranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08708510853123675493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874627663984725596.post-39192668549862053472008-04-10T12:02:00.000+01:002008-04-14T12:03:03.668+01:00Rahman 1<div align="justify">A. R. Rahman was born on January 6, 1966 as A. S. Dileep Kumar in Chennai. Tamilian by birth is an award-winning composer, record producer and musician. He is a musical legend who revolutionized the music standards in India. He was the only musician from India to take Indian music to the world standards and was successful in composing music at the age of 12. Today music buffs in India and not only in India, but also all parts of the world recognizes his music and his music have satisfied all types of music lovers. This magnificent man is one who redefined contemporary Indian music and is the pride of the entire nation and an idol for millions all over the world needs no preamble.</div><div align="justify"><br />A. R. Rahman was born to R. K. Shekhar, a composer, arranger and conductor for Malayalam-language films. His father died when Rahman was nine years old, and his family rented out musical equipment as a source of income.</div><div align="justify"><br />During these early years, Rahman served as a keyboard player and an arranger in bands such as "Roots" and "Nemesis Avenue" with friends including Sivamani, embracing numerous music genres. He played the keyboard and piano, in addition to, among others, the synthesizer, the harmonium and the guitar. His curiosity in the synthesizer in particular increased because, he says, it was the “ideal combination of music and technology.” He began early training in music under Master Dhanraj. At the age of 11, he joined, as a keyboardist in the troupe of Ilaiyaraaja, a great composer of all time and one of many composers to whom musical instruments belonging to Rahman's father were rented to. Rahman later played in the orchestra of M. S. Viswanathan and Ramesh Naidu, accompanied Zakir Hussain, Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan and L. Shankar on world tours and obtained a scholarship to Trinity College of Music, where he graduated with a degree in Western classical music.</div>Kiranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08708510853123675493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874627663984725596.post-21349291044553894802008-03-10T14:57:00.001+00:002008-03-10T14:57:45.438+00:00A lesson that i ve learned<span lang="EN-GB">One thing what i have learned is that, your parents look after you since you are born and till the time you start working and your able to stand on your own legs and look after yourself. But after you start earning and do something for them with the money you have earned, it will never be equal to anything they have done for you.<br /><br />It is the duty of the parents to take care of you till you grow up at the same time it the duty of the children to take care of the parents when they grow old. Just remember one thing "what you do is what you get" "Your children will treat you the way how you have treated your parents" so please set an example for your children.</span>Kiranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08708510853123675493noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874627663984725596.post-29651316733423599932008-03-09T12:54:00.000+00:002008-03-09T13:05:47.253+00:00Save the tiger<div style="text-align: justify;">I found this heartening truth and i wanted to share it with all of you so that we realize what is happening around us.<br /><br />A few years down the lane after the independence it was note that the number of tigers in our country was dwindling, in order to control it <span style="font-weight: bold;">project tiger</span> was started in 1973 to save the dwindling populations of tigers. All these years many tiger census where released but none spoke of the truth.<br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="txt" id="font_text">This in spite of the fact that the number of tiger reserves has tripled since Project Tiger began. The 2006 tiger Census reveals that: </p><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>In 1972, a year before Project Tiger began there were 1,827 tigers in India.</li><li>In 1997 the Tiger Census showed that there were 3,507 tigers.</li><li>And in 2006 the official estimate of the number of tigers is 1,411 only.</li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;" class="txt" id="font_text"><b>A look at some broad trends</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="txt" id="font_text">Tiger Sanctuaries like Corbett National Park in Uttaranchal and Bandipur, and Nagarhole in Karnataka are safe havens with the number of tigers in these areas remaining more or less the same. </p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="txt" id="font_text">Central and Western India was supposed to be a safe haven for tigers, but the latest Tiger Census shows that the number of Tigers in Madhya Pradesh have almost halved in the last five-six years. </p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="txt" id="font_text">Sanctuaries in Madhya Pradesh like Panna and Kanha and even Melghat in Maharashtra have witnessed a drastic reduction in the number of tigers. </p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="txt" id="font_text"><b>Present situation</b> </p><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Today there are 28 tiger reserves in the country spread across 17 states.</li><li>Central India once best habitat for tigers has noted sharp decline as per latest reports.</li><li>New methodology for counting tigers was introduced in 2006 using camera traps.</li><li>As per last census in 2002 tigers were estimated to be 3500.</li><li>After poaching outbreak in Sariska all tigers were wiped out here.</li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="txt" id="font_text"><b>What the states say?</b> </p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="txt" id="font_text"><b>Madhya Pradesh</b> </p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="txt" id="font_text">2002 – 710</p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="txt" id="font_text">2006 – 300</p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="txt" id="font_text"><b>Orissa</b> </p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="txt" id="font_text">2002 – 173</p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="txt" id="font_text">2006 - 45</p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="txt" id="font_text"><b>Maharashtra</b> </p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="txt" id="font_text">2002 – 238</p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="txt" id="font_text">2006 - 103</p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="txt" id="font_text"><b>Andhra Pradesh</b> </p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="txt" id="font_text">2002 - 192</p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="txt" id="font_text">2006 – 95</p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="txt" id="font_text"><b>Chattisgarh</b> </p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="txt" id="font_text">2002 – 227</p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="txt" id="font_text">2006 – 26</p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Its high time we realize what is happening and come forward to protect our National animal. Its just like the proverb "Its better late than never". So at least now we should start doing things which must have been done years ago. I pray that these magnificent creatures live a longer life and don't go down with the animals that have extinct.</div>Kiranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08708510853123675493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874627663984725596.post-28294478822582366862008-03-08T02:12:00.000+00:002008-03-08T02:14:24.957+00:00Injury concerns for India before SA tour<p class="news-body"> India are feeling the effects of the three-month long tour to Australia with four of their players, including Sachin Tendulkar, doubtful for the Test series against South Africa, starting on March 26. </p><p class="news-body"> Tendulkar, Ishant Sharma, Harbhajan Singh, and Yuvraj Singh are required to rest for a minimum of two to three weeks, the Indian physio, John Gloster, has said in his report to the board.<br /></p><p class="news-body">According to the report, Tendulkar is suffering from tendonitis in the right hip region and will require a minimum of two weeks rest. Ishant is troubled by injuries to his toe and finger, Harbhajan has pulled a left hamstring, and Yuvraj's knee continues to be a problem. Yuvraj and Harbhajan could even have to undergo surgeries. </p><p class="news-body">"He must ideally have three weeks break from cricket and excessive activities. He must try to do a lot of swimming, cycling and water running," Gloster, the outgoing physio, wrote in his last fitness report. "He must have a straighter approach when attacking the ball. He must take care while turning on the ball or else it could lead to instability which might need surgery." </p><p class="news-body">All the players have been referred to Melbourne-based surgeon David Young. All the four injured players were part of both the Test and one-day squads and went through a gruelling tour that was not short of controversy. </p>Kiranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08708510853123675493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874627663984725596.post-43241805484741478962008-03-07T16:21:00.000+00:002008-03-07T16:23:39.671+00:00selection of indian team for SA tour postponed<p style="text-align: justify;" class="news-body">The selection of <st1:country-region st="on">India</st1:country-region>'s squad for the first two Tests against <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">South Africa</st1:place></st1:country-region> has been postponed from March 9 to March 17. The selectors will now meet in <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Bangalore</st1:place></st1:City> instead of Mumbai. <o:p></o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="news-body">Dilip Vengsarkar, the chairman of selectors, had requested a postponement for picking a squad for the Tests starting March 26, so that players could take part in the Deodhar Trophy scheduled between March 14 and 26. "The Deodhar Trophy is a significant tournament on the domestic calendar and would have lost its value if we had announced the Test team on Sunday," Vengsarkar told Cricinfo. "We want those who returned immediately after the Test series in <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">Australia</st1:place></st1:country-region> to appear in this tournament. But those who stayed back for the CB one-day series deserve these 15 days of rest." <o:p></o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="news-body">Anil Kumble, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, VVS Laxman, and Wasim Jaffer are expected to turn out for their respective zones in the tournament that marks a close to the 2007-08 domestic season. Sachin Tendulkar, Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Ishant Sharma are among those who will get a break before the <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">South Africa</st1:place></st1:country-region> series. <o:p></o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="news-body">In an earlier interview, Vengsarkar had pointed out that it was with the amount of international cricket being played, it was difficult to get players in the national side to play domestic cricket. <o:p></o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="news-body"><st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">South Africa</st1:place></st1:country-region> will arrive in Chennai on March 21 for three Tests, the first of which begins at the MA Chidambaram stadium on March 26. The next second and third Tests will be played in Ahmedabad and <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Kanpur</st1:place></st1:City> between April 3-7 and 11-15. <o:p></o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="news-body">Meanwhile <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">India</st1:place></st1:country-region>'s Test specialists will have to undergo routine tests at the NCA over the next three days in accordance with a BCCI policy, which states that players who have been out of action must undergo periodic check-ups prior to all selections. Laxman, Jaffer, Ganguly, Dravid, VRV Singh, Pankaj Singh and Kumble haven't been part of the side since the Adelaide Test in January and will need to go through fitness tests before their names are cleared for selection. They will undergo tests under Paul Chapman, the trainer at the NCA, Paul Close, the physiotherapist, and Dav Whatmore. The NCA will in turn forward the reports to the board on Saturday. <o:p></o:p></p>Kiranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08708510853123675493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874627663984725596.post-83331475822334128822008-03-06T16:29:00.000+00:002008-03-06T16:35:11.496+00:00One of the best books<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigRtD9vBW1wa2ZMHmBHmOxBuOl8fHy9wE8zNGAzl5MXaaJkrNbYGqwxKi-PWqxStGNV9wdhBN_cC3UVIcpPFOWEwhN0qAMmUZyaGJ7r0bR6bmqjm6gi4ZXPkKbpykj-W_kv0j-hSsnxfQN/s1600-h/The_Alchemist.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigRtD9vBW1wa2ZMHmBHmOxBuOl8fHy9wE8zNGAzl5MXaaJkrNbYGqwxKi-PWqxStGNV9wdhBN_cC3UVIcpPFOWEwhN0qAMmUZyaGJ7r0bR6bmqjm6gi4ZXPkKbpykj-W_kv0j-hSsnxfQN/s320/The_Alchemist.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174667719538176978" border="0" /></a><br />I read this book very recently and i just loved it am planning to read more books of this author. i strongly recommend all of you to read this book. I f any of you are readers of Paulo Coelho then plse recommend some of his books to me so that i can lay my hands on them really soon.Kiranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08708510853123675493noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874627663984725596.post-6515366286608462072008-03-06T05:11:00.001+00:002008-03-11T14:33:40.495+00:00Brisinger - third book of inheritence<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY5zrA9646ZoxSVSSmhhpU8NxDOu9xcTZKNgKWBhM-RMNEsdXRll_9OOpSyharBH-4XxoApuBEbBd_SGQhIjTGplNS3F3igbPJsVi1MlQKe_1fXxsAjWtpE5oH-RKql0U1BIz22szaJzit/s1600-h/51xmA9DXlfL._AA240_.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY5zrA9646ZoxSVSSmhhpU8NxDOu9xcTZKNgKWBhM-RMNEsdXRll_9OOpSyharBH-4XxoApuBEbBd_SGQhIjTGplNS3F3igbPJsVi1MlQKe_1fXxsAjWtpE5oH-RKql0U1BIz22szaJzit/s320/51xmA9DXlfL._AA240_.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174492016721064882" border="0" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">The next Christopher Paolini book has been announced! The third book in the Inheritance series is titled Brisinger. The book is slated to release on September 20th 2008. The first book Eragon has already been made into a movie actually speaking the book is far far better and interesting than the movie. The second book Eldest is a marvelous one with many twist and turns and it has two stories running parallel. I badly hope the third one is a good one too.<br /></span></p>Kiranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08708510853123675493noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874627663984725596.post-91379217486211841872008-03-06T04:18:00.000+00:002008-03-11T14:28:33.862+00:00Our trip to tada falls<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgacOP1WNE-qq48EIwONRbAYYuP6_-CWPEjhHxLah7M8b13k5bYeXOQSG4Fuf4byWLJLQigfGGG_Xdlr8fqmiK_oAXT35lfhZDA_G_aeI2fpkn0cnX_pCylm2kEiN3nrDEATAYPdC4sVfiv/s1600-h/tada3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgacOP1WNE-qq48EIwONRbAYYuP6_-CWPEjhHxLah7M8b13k5bYeXOQSG4Fuf4byWLJLQigfGGG_Xdlr8fqmiK_oAXT35lfhZDA_G_aeI2fpkn0cnX_pCylm2kEiN3nrDEATAYPdC4sVfiv/s320/tada3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174478766746956690" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMZoFkvzcMwOJO1cy9-Qkg9Ie0-qnn90Ei8h4CWMQFqc2QKNPs2QBlF9YCQnGuhvY8WorV9E-O6Wg7I_mqWnUp1MYgJ_LXgRINFvPTdJn1uk0-VmePsSHqxClsSoIAfsz_dZ5aOb6aCu4Z/s1600-h/tada1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMZoFkvzcMwOJO1cy9-Qkg9Ie0-qnn90Ei8h4CWMQFqc2QKNPs2QBlF9YCQnGuhvY8WorV9E-O6Wg7I_mqWnUp1MYgJ_LXgRINFvPTdJn1uk0-VmePsSHqxClsSoIAfsz_dZ5aOb6aCu4Z/s320/tada1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174478594948264834" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgICTKlnmHMVMpkMJQ_xNJpTggfTMzOnP14ePe-HjW0aCLHpuO_QgSrPRuykKneB9UXnpRFFehFop01qcGjOv33eSPIHbM_UMaAXmrcKc24r2gQ1MruyjyDFLkUrBvPUkIfBg7KbffjaD8l/s1600-h/tada2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgICTKlnmHMVMpkMJQ_xNJpTggfTMzOnP14ePe-HjW0aCLHpuO_QgSrPRuykKneB9UXnpRFFehFop01qcGjOv33eSPIHbM_UMaAXmrcKc24r2gQ1MruyjyDFLkUrBvPUkIfBg7KbffjaD8l/s320/tada2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174478934250681250" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">HI friends i had been to Tada falls which about 100 kms from where i stay. I had gone with my friends in my friends HONDA CRV. We started at about 5:30am on a Sunday. We had been planning this trip for a long time so all of us were eager to enjoy our trip. We went pretty slowly in the highway and we reached the place after about an hour and a half. we had taken food along with us along with the necessary articles to make a small fire where we can re heat the food and have them. After reaching the hill we had to walk up for 3-4 kms to reach the falls. Water was really clean and good and very much inviting. We didnt wast much time :-) after finding a good place to keep our bags all of us dashed to the water and had a amazing time. After playing in the water for couple of hours all of us were tired. Some of us gathered wood to make a small fire so that we could heat our food. After gulping our lunch we sat down rested for a few minutes before we started on our journey back. We started on our journey back home at about 2pm. We were back in our friends place by evening where we rested again and had a few laughs about our trip after which every one started back to our home. This trip will remain close to my heart for ever. I thank all my friends for making this trip a memorable one for me.</div>Kiranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08708510853123675493noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874627663984725596.post-13677946266757951242008-03-05T10:54:00.000+00:002008-03-05T10:55:55.135+00:00Schumacher - The honours he recieved<p style="text-align: justify;">In recognition of his contribution to Formula One racing the Nürburgring has renamed turns 8 and 9 (the Audi and Shell curves) as the <b><i>Schumacher S</i></b>. In a similar act of honoring Schumacher, he was awarded an FIA Gold Medal for Motor Sport in 2006. <o:p></o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;">The following year the Swiss Football Association appointed Schumacher as the Swiss ambassador for the 2008 European football championship. A month later he presented A1 Team <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">Germany</st1:place></st1:country-region> with the World Cup trophy at the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2007 awards ceremony. He received a standing ovation from the gathered crowd when he was announced on stage. <o:p></o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;">Schumacher has been honored during his career. He has won the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award twice, in 2002 and 2004 for his performances in the 2001 and 2003 seasons respectively. He has received nominations for the 2001, 2003, 2005 and 2007 awards. No-one has been nominated more times than Schumacher in the award's 7-year history.<o:p></o:p></p>Kiranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08708510853123675493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874627663984725596.post-957437997424782942008-03-05T09:42:00.000+00:002008-03-05T10:10:05.938+00:00Sachin back on top and India gains points<p style="text-align: justify;" class="news-body">Sachin Tendulkar has replaced Ricky Ponting as the top-ranked ODI batsman as per the latest ICC player rankings. His elevation comes on the back of successive match-winning knocks of 117 not out and 91 in the finals of the CB Series against <st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on">Australia</st1:country-region></st1:place> </p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="news-body">This is the third time the batting maestro is claiming his spot at the top of the batting rankings. It looks like the old war horse has many more to deliver and lots of unfinished business before he decides to step down from international cricket.<o:p></o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="news-body">Tendulkar, with 777 rating points, is seven points ahead of Ponting, who had a poor run in the CB Series, scoring 191 runs from 10 matches at 19.10. Graeme Smith the <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">South Africa</st1:place></st1:country-region> captain, is at third place. Meanwhile, Mahendra Singh Dhoni has climbed to 10th place, three points below the ninth-placed Herschelle Gibbs. <o:p></o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="news-body">India's title-triumph has put them on fourth place in the ICC ODI Championship - New Zealand were ahead when the rankings were calculated beyond the decimal point, while Australia, with a rating of 127, are still the best one-day side, ahead of South Africa on decimal points. <o:p></o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="news-body"><st1:country-region st="on">South Africa</st1:country-region> can overtake <st1:country-region st="on">Australia</st1:country-region> if they sweep their upcoming three-match ODI series against <st1:country-region st="on">Bangladesh</st1:country-region>, but they will remain in second spot if <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">Bangladesh</st1:place></st1:country-region> manages a single win. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="news-body"><b>Top 10 ODI batsmen<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="news-body"><b>Rank <span style=""> </span>Name <span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span>Rating<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="news-body"><b>1<span style=""> </span>Sachin Tendulkar<span style=""> </span>777<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="news-body">2<span style=""> </span>Ricky Ponting<span style=""> </span>770<span style=""> </span><b><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="news-body">3<span style=""> </span>Graeme Smith<span style=""> </span>753</p> <p class="news-body">4<span style=""> </span>Mohammad Yousuf<span style=""> </span>752</p> <!-- DATA ROW --> <p class="news-body">5<span style=""> </span>Matthew Hayden<span style=""> </span>740</p> <p class="news-body">6<span style=""> </span>Adam Gilchrist<span style=""> </span> 738</p> <p class="news-body">7<span style=""> </span>Michael Hussey<span style=""> </span>736</p> <p class="news-body">8<span style=""> </span>Kevin Pietersen<span style=""> </span>735</p> <p class="news-body">9<span style=""> </span>Herschelle Gibbs<span style=""> </span>731</p> <p class="news-body">10<span style=""> </span>Mahendra Singh Dhoni<span style=""> </span>728</p> <p class="news-body"><b>ICC ODI Championships</b> (as of March 4)</p> <p class="news-body"><b>Rank <span style=""> </span>Name <span style=""> </span>Rating<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="news-body">1<span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span><st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">Australia</st1:place></st1:country-region><span style=""> </span>127</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">2<span style=""> </span><st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">South Africa</st1:place></st1:country-region><span style=""> </span>127</span></p> <p class="news-body">3<span style=""> </span><st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">New Zealand</st1:place></st1:country-region><span style=""> </span>113</p> <p style="font-weight: bold;" class="news-body">4<span style=""> </span><st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">India</st1:place></st1:country-region><span style=""> </span>113</p> <p class="news-body">5<span style=""> </span><st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">Pakistan</st1:place></st1:country-region><span style=""> </span>109</p> <p class="news-body">6<span style=""> </span><st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">Sri Lanka</st1:place></st1:country-region><span style=""> </span>107</p> <p class="news-body">7<span style=""> </span><st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">England</st1:place></st1:country-region><span style=""> </span>105</p> <p class="news-body">8<span style=""> </span>West Indies<span style=""> </span>96</p> <p class="news-body">9<span style=""> </span><st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on">Bangladesh</st1:country-region></st1:place><span style=""> </span>47</p> <p class="news-body">10<span style=""> </span><st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">Ireland</st1:place></st1:country-region><span style=""> </span>28</p> <p class="news-body">11<span style=""> </span><st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">Zimbabwe</st1:place></st1:country-region><span style=""> </span>18</p>Kiranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08708510853123675493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874627663984725596.post-71564528580535466852008-03-05T09:37:00.000+00:002008-03-05T09:38:30.354+00:00Greater than world Twenty 20!!!<p style="text-align: justify;" class="news-body"> "This is a greater victory than the World Twenty20," was captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's reaction after India won their first tri-series in Australia, succeeding at the formidable task of beating the top-ranked side in their own den twice. </p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="news-body"> Dhoni, who has now led India to victory in two prestigious events in the last seven months, attributed the results to a team effort. "The role of the captain was not the only one. The captain is one guy who gathers the pressure and then channels it to the individual player and then it depends on how that individual reacts," he said. "We didn't start that well but we improved as the tournament went on and the credit should go to every player." </p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="news-body"> India's batting, which has been their biggest weakness throughout the tournament, came into its own during the finals with Sachin Tendulkar hitting top form. Tendulkar followed up his stellar performance at the SCG on Sunday with a vital 91 in Brisbane. Despite ordinary performances early in the tournament, Dhoni never doubted his senior-most batsman. "Performance is one thing, but performing back-to-back is something else. He is the best." </p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="news-body">Dhoni was relieved India had wrapped up the series at the Gabba thereby avoiding the trip to Adelaide. Was he desperate that they complete the job in Brisbane? "Yes, because I have not ridden my motorbike for quite a long time," Dhoni joked but added that a third game would have been taxing for his players, some of whom have been away from home for about three months. </p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="news-body"> After a resounding victory in the first final, India's decision to bat first in Brisbane paid off with Tendulkar and Robin Uthappa giving them a solid opening stand of 94. While India have shuffled their batting order during the series, Dhoni said Uthappa's promotion to the opening slot had given the batting a settled look. "Robin changed his game a little bit and reacted to the situation and curbed his aggressive instincts." </p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="news-body"> Throughout the tournament, like in the ICC World Twenty20, Dhoni surprised many with his team selections and his on-field strategies. For the crucial final over in the World Twenty20 final, he threw the ball to the inexperienced Joginder Sharma, in the first final here he asked Praveen Kumar, another rookie, to take the new ball. That move paid off; Praveen got crucial top-order scalps and did an encore at the Gabba. </p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="news-body">The other surprise was to play the legspinner Piyush Chawla, who was overlooked during the league phase, in the finals. "We wanted to play Piyush, and wanted him to use as a surprise. He mixed it up really well was consistent in his line and length." </p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="news-body"> When the squad was picked Dhoni had strongly recommended the presence of youngsters. While that gamble has now proved successful, he said he never doubted that it was the only way ahead. "Even if we had lost this tournament, we should have stuck with the young boys. This will be the team's core." </p>Kiranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08708510853123675493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874627663984725596.post-52936375381785383182008-03-05T09:25:00.000+00:002008-03-05T09:34:30.784+00:00Schumacher 2005-2006<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqQX4b75LmweQ3BOWVb47YlX46u7BnGj8A-bkNh_RTW2sDYsLOy3XxJ3Tx7M5J7wpsjrScZ7CFrPvQySCMMIbRfqwBQcnxTv86rdvgBQaXucF2EK6pQC7GWW9BXSQsYD_xdjWzSAMcVopP/s1600-h/Lap4_Canada2005_McLaren_and_Ferrari.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 78px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqQX4b75LmweQ3BOWVb47YlX46u7BnGj8A-bkNh_RTW2sDYsLOy3XxJ3Tx7M5J7wpsjrScZ7CFrPvQySCMMIbRfqwBQcnxTv86rdvgBQaXucF2EK6pQC7GWW9BXSQsYD_xdjWzSAMcVopP/s320/Lap4_Canada2005_McLaren_and_Ferrari.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174187761237816162" border="0" /></a>In 2005 Schumacher's sole win came at the United States Grand Prix. Prior to that race, the Michelin tyres, used by most teams, were found to have significant safety issues. When no compromise between the teams and the FIA could be reached, all but the six drivers using Bridgestone tyres dropped out of the race after the formation lap. However, rule changes for the 2005 and 2006 seasons required tyres to last an entire race, tipping the overall advantage to teams using Michelins over teams such as Ferrari that relied on Bridgestone tyres. The rule changes were partly in an effort to dent Ferrari's dominance and make the series more interesting. Less than half-way through the season, Schumacher said "I don't think I can count myself in this battle any more. It was like trying to fight with a blunted weapon.... If your weapons are weak you don't have a chance." The most notable moment of the season for Schumacher was his battle with Fernando Alonso in <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">San Marino</st1:place></st1:country-region>, where he started 13th and finished only 0.2 seconds behind the Spanish driver. Schumacher retired in six of the 19 races. He finished the season in third with 62 points, less than half the points of world champion Alonso.<o:p></o:p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;">2006 became the last season of Schumacher's racing career. After three races, Schumacher had 11 points and was already 17 points behind Alonso. He won the following two races, his first wins in 18 months, not including the boycotted 2005 United States Grand Prix. Schumacher was stripped of pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix and started the race at the back of the grid. This was due to him stopping his car and blocking part of the circuit while Alonso was on his qualifying lap; he still managed to work his way up to 5th place on the notoriously cramped <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">Monaco</st1:place></st1:country-region> circuit. By the Canadian Grand Prix, the ninth race of the season, he was 25 points behind Alonso, and the three wins that followed helped him reduce his disadvantage to 11. After his victories in <st1:country-region st="on">Italy</st1:country-region> (in which Alonso had an engine failure) and <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">China</st1:place></st1:country-region>, in which Alonso had tyre problems, Schumacher led in the championship standings for the first time during the season. Although he and Alonso had the same point total, Schumacher was in front because he had won more races.</p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;">The Japanese Grand Prix was led by Schumacher with only 16 laps to go, when, for the first time since the 2000 French Grand Prix, Schumacher's car suffered engine failure. Alonso won the race, which gave him a 10 point championship lead. With only one race left in the season, Schumacher could only win the championship if he won the season finale and Alonso scored no points.<o:p></o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKplDAGg90gG7v-8a2USTgFaHaA5pnu_doV5791uVQiYARjpqAKbpLiIcjG1osizuKBTLAXJATQuW4kClPED5VGa8qEecWEu3fMOeINPL4xIb6-zMIeOaFYH03-h-GJJcc5fHTdsiFmWfd/s1600-h/Michael_Schumacher_2006_Brazil.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 209px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKplDAGg90gG7v-8a2USTgFaHaA5pnu_doV5791uVQiYARjpqAKbpLiIcjG1osizuKBTLAXJATQuW4kClPED5VGa8qEecWEu3fMOeINPL4xIb6-zMIeOaFYH03-h-GJJcc5fHTdsiFmWfd/s320/Michael_Schumacher_2006_Brazil.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174188091950297970" border="0" /></a>Before the Brazilian Grand Prix, the last race of his career, Schumacher conceded the title to Alonso. In pre-race ceremonies, football legend Pelé presented a trophy to Schumacher for his years of dedication to Formula One. During the race's qualifying session, Schumacher had the best time of all drivers through the first two sessions; but a fuel pressure problem prevented him from completing a single lap during the third session, forcing him to start the race in tenth position. Early in the race Schumacher moved up to sixth place. However, in overtaking Alonso's teammate, Giancarlo Fisichella, Schumacher experienced a tyre puncture caused by the front wing of Fisichella's car. Schumacher pitted and consequently fell to 19th place, 70 seconds behind teammate and race leader Felipe Massa. Schumacher recovered and overtook both Fisichella and Räikkönen to secure fourth place. His performance was classified in the press as "heroic", an "utterly breath-taking drive", and a "performance that ... sums up his career".<o:p></o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;">Schumacher returned to an F1 cockpit for the first time since retirement on 13th and 14th of November 2007, in <st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">Barcelona</st1:city></st1:place>. The reason for this test was to help Ferrari prepare for 2008 season, the first without Traction Control and using Standard ECU (Electronic Control Unit). Upon return, Schumacher contributed fastest lap times, and it is confirmed that he will continue to test for Ferrari in <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Jerez</st1:place></st1:city>. Testing is scheduled to begin on December 4th, marked with the return of slick tyres for the first time since the ban in 1998.<o:p></o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>Kiranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08708510853123675493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874627663984725596.post-67825747769833106892008-03-04T15:29:00.000+00:002008-03-04T15:42:06.451+00:00India beat champions in their Den!!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCktIXS48ES173OL0VY8AdnZ9pRto7s7LR1oiqYA2bqj0c8i7qSh_zbtq_ftSZ-soqZFzDgVqOLbDbxqxUu0axwjOXowPIsyAIqFFhfX_lCZHRJqW7_n75cFMZdTEJCrX4LyDMf4osxQdc/s1600-h/winners.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCktIXS48ES173OL0VY8AdnZ9pRto7s7LR1oiqYA2bqj0c8i7qSh_zbtq_ftSZ-soqZFzDgVqOLbDbxqxUu0axwjOXowPIsyAIqFFhfX_lCZHRJqW7_n75cFMZdTEJCrX4LyDMf4osxQdc/s320/winners.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173910810425388450" border="0" /></a>In the final installment of its 29-year existence, a series that has become a part of Australia's summer culture came to a climactic end with a fitting humdinger at the Gabba. <p style="text-align: justify;" class="news-body"> Twenty three years after India's last significant limited-overs title in Australia, Sachin Tendulkar helped script another memorable chapter with an innings of skill and determination. There was to be no repeat of his twin centuries against Australia in 1998, but his 91 set up a total which, backed by Praveen Kumar's subtle-swinging accuracy, proved nine runs too much for Australia. </p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="news-body"> In a game that ebbed and flowed wonderfully, James Hopes took Australia agonisingly close to victory with his maiden fifty after Praveen returned from an 11-run 45th over to snap a threatening eight-wicket stand. Back when Australia dominated this tournament regularly Steve Waugh earned the moniker 'Ice Man' and under starry skies Hopes and Praveen gave it a modern context. </p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="news-body"> Hopes battled on with comfortable sweeps against the spinners and some deft placement down the ground. There was not a trace of emotion on face as he raised his fifty. Similarly, having given up 11 runs in his penultimate over, Praveen displayed awesome composure to bowl a three-run 47th, cleaning up Brett Lee. </p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="news-body"> That left Australia needing 29 from 18 balls. Sreesanth picked up a second wicket but Hopes refused to bow down, flat-batting a six over wide long-on to ratchet up the tension. With 13 required off the final over, Pathan came back on. A single to third man exposed Nathan Bracken, who chipped a slower ball to midwicket. Hopes crossed and drove a manic couple to long-off but could only drive the fourth ball into midwicket's diving lap. Sinking to the ground as India whooped and cried around him, Hopes cut an endearing figure, a hero on a losing side, but the entire Brisbane crowd stood to applaud a pulse-setting, nerve-wracking game - and the deserving winners. </p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="news-body"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5NUGaMTzJNNueN3PwNfsUpE0wZaDdURRM_AhFJlzLWJUAWm_dvAoxWrfn9usYqUtgCa47b1DByCxop4_5uLXcjC0PbpCrgnYYfiQb7L75d3IOmlizvLdEGAjkCLh8f4X10C7vMaFsQP41/s1600-h/tendulkar.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5NUGaMTzJNNueN3PwNfsUpE0wZaDdURRM_AhFJlzLWJUAWm_dvAoxWrfn9usYqUtgCa47b1DByCxop4_5uLXcjC0PbpCrgnYYfiQb7L75d3IOmlizvLdEGAjkCLh8f4X10C7vMaFsQP41/s320/tendulkar.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173910093165850002" border="0" /></a>The contest was set up by yet another masterclass from Tendulkar. In nearly three hours of nimble-footed driving, mainly to the off side, interspersed with soft on-side strokes, Tendulkar treated an appreciative crowd to a fine innings. India were steady during the Powerplays, scoring 36, 30 and 26 in three blocks, but made their best opening of the tournament. The ball didn't speed away to the ropes when the openers leaned into their drives and so they smartly adjusted gears, keeping the outfielders busy through a mixture of full-faced dabs to third man and flicks to deep square leg. </p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="news-body"> Tendulkar had a life on 7 when Ricky Ponting dropped a hard reflex catch at short cover, and he made it count. An utterly mistimed pull attempt off Nathan Bracken was the first sign of frustration but he quickly regained composure and decided to target Stuart Clark. His fifty came up from his 70th delivery and India had successfully chipped out a good start.</p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="news-body"> Some needless shots, however, allowed Australia back in. India would have preferred even 280 after this but having seized the initiative they allowed it to slip in a flurry of impetuous shots. Hopes allowed just one run in the 45th over, Bracken was accurate with his crafty mix of yorkers and slower deliveries, taking two wickets in the 48th over, and Lee kept it full as well. </p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="news-body"> At the SCG Tendulkar backed the bowlers' efforts with a sublime century and today they returned the favour. Especially Praveen, who for the second time in two high-pressure matches justified his new-ball promotion with the wickets of Australia's three most dangerous batsmen. Adam Gilchrist's final innings came to end with an edge and a walk but it was Ponting's horrendous attempt at a pull shot that really set off the alarm bells. </p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="news-body"> Michael Clarke's ability to judge length has been his strength in the tournament but he lost his off stump, playing a crude swipe across the line, to one that stayed low. Hayden made the most of mess-up between Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Tendulkar, at first slip, when he was on 5, to keep the asking rate in control. Irfan Pathan was again the target of Hayden's ire and went for 37 from his first five overs. Hayden put on 89 with Andrew Symonds, whose eventful season continued with him shoulder charging, and Australia looked to be in the game. </p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="news-body"> At this stage Australia required another 138 and Michael Hussey showed there was fire in Australia's belly. Paddling and sweeping his way energetically in a 76-run stand with Hopes, he threatened to take the series to Adelaide. Hunting a target at over eight an over finally got to him, and he under-edged Sreesanth for a cool 44 in the 42nd over. </p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="news-body"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbMUrxS75eJoF7fLKgdQ62-ge0ceyxAr-41hP0XFcbel4ns6uc-JHkVC8tSOLItNQ1g_o7g6tBfNuMsaxQeX6y_2RqhMq_S48lZWCp64FMqbXfLG7mcXwlL75qYP2ZC9dOC8nfQkP8k0O4/s1600-h/bajji.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbMUrxS75eJoF7fLKgdQ62-ge0ceyxAr-41hP0XFcbel4ns6uc-JHkVC8tSOLItNQ1g_o7g6tBfNuMsaxQeX6y_2RqhMq_S48lZWCp64FMqbXfLG7mcXwlL75qYP2ZC9dOC8nfQkP8k0O4/s320/bajji.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173911038058655154" border="0" /></a> The rest turned into a tension-filled rollercoaster ride, during which India held their nerve to triumph. After a long and controversial tour Down Under, India now head home with their heads held high. For Australia, the last time they surrendered back-to-back series was 1983-84 and 1984-85, against West Indies, and 23 years later this loss would come as a chastening blow.</p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="news-body"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtZIyV87yWMkmBFSc5bNUHAnnOEcqVRHmfi5GelXS6vgrpT1ToutCk_ypLZoALPglJUR4HNuWYQE6_W_U7Qyn9RYZliiPSxGdgiCmyUKQgs5rubCT8cWR5dxEbGGibuVWVy1aKBiR90_AR/s1600-h/loosers.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtZIyV87yWMkmBFSc5bNUHAnnOEcqVRHmfi5GelXS6vgrpT1ToutCk_ypLZoALPglJUR4HNuWYQE6_W_U7Qyn9RYZliiPSxGdgiCmyUKQgs5rubCT8cWR5dxEbGGibuVWVy1aKBiR90_AR/s320/loosers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173911381656038850" border="0" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="news-body"> </p>Kiranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08708510853123675493noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874627663984725596.post-15463522248962655602008-03-03T15:19:00.000+00:002008-03-03T15:36:08.695+00:00Domino Effect<p><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">My friend </span><a style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);" href="http://gardenofmoments.com/">pinay mama</a><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"> tagged me today with this Domino effect meme, another way to create technorati, I guess! Well, thanks friend for sharing this meme with me. You always remember me for memes. And for that thank you and to all future memes! heheehe!</span><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5172832930660149106" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPV424BzQ6eO_mM8JQpE0ZZ32QbBkwZTpQfsnLxHDqakM-FaGcCRKWlOkK8MEjU3tEbarwkXLiocJW1X5ag9nIAupjnB7HhQVsnJR7MHIkZWUudTNo2BuCXfxBwxaDQV-qMQxpelR3UQ/s200/domino.jpg" border="0" /><br /></p><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); text-align: center;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://bloggerhappy.com/">Thea</a></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); text-align: center;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://childstar.bloggerhappy.com/">Childstar</a></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); text-align: center;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://michael-espinosa.blogspot.com/">Mike</a></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); text-align: center;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://thea.bloggerhappy.com/">My CrappySide</a></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); text-align: center;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://howellabie.blogspot.com/">Abie</a></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); text-align: center;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.mbaviso.com/aggie/">Aggie</a></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); text-align: center;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://alphadf.com/">Alpha</a></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); text-align: center;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://gaple.blogspot.com/">Apple</a></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); text-align: center;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://apsnjunn.com/">Apols</a></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); text-align: center;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://jacsoriano.blogspot.com/">Jacgui</a></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); text-align: center;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.janemking.com/">Jane</a></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); text-align: center;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://jodyliwanag.com/">Jody</a></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); text-align: center;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://myblog.joyreyes.com/">Joy</a></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); text-align: center;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.100percentkelly.com/">Kelly</a></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); text-align: center;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://mich-magbag.blogspot.com/">Mich</a></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); text-align: center;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://mylifeispeachy.com/">Peachy</a></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); text-align: center;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://paultoni.blogspot.com/">Toni</a></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); text-align: center;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://050705.blogspot.com/">Maybelle</a></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); text-align: center;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.mommyhoodmoments.blogspot.com/">Mommyhood</a></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); text-align: center;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://thechicshopaholic.com/">Chicshopaholic</a></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); text-align: center;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://graciedeguzman.com/">Gracie de Guzman</a></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); text-align: center;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.norasfamilytreasures.com/">Nora's Family Treasures</a></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); text-align: center;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://circleofsucess29.blogspot.com/">Wildcatlady29</a></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><a href="http://gardenofmoments.com/"><strong>Pinaymama</strong></a><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://maveric-smoke.blogspot.com/">Kiran</a><br /><br /></div><div><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><br />To Be Continued Here.</span></div><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">Wanna share this Domino effect to the rest of my blogger friends</span><br /><a style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);" href="http://www.olarral.blogspot.com/">Channu</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">, </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);" href="http://pinaywahm.com/">juliana</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">, </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);" href="http://zoominnzoomout.blogspot.com/">lensman</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">, </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);" href="http://myles.blogsome.com/">les</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">, </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);" href="http://wmaricelt.blogspot.com/">mars,</a><br /></span></span>Kiranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08708510853123675493noreply@blogger.com2