tamil den: 2010

Siliguri College Girl Commits Suicide After MMS leaked

Thursday, October 28, 2010

A Siliguri College diploma student committed suicide after hanging herself from the ceiling of her room on Wednesday night.The girl was under depression following circulation of a MMS clip.

According to the police, the 18-year-old decease was student of Siliguri Government Polythechnic College. The MMS was prepared by one of the student in the college and it got circulated.Police said that one Anindya Garai made the obscene clips of the girl and circulated it to others. The girl met Anindya at hostel mess where she was filmed on mobile phone.

The police said a hunt was on for Anindya. The youth, who is a resident of Sonamukhi in Bankura district, escaped after the first FIR. We have deputed an officer and are searching for him, ASP Sharma said. After yesterday’s incident, the girl’s mother has filed another FIR, levelling the same allegations against him.

Photos of Tsunami In Indonesia | Video | Stills | News

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

On October 25, a strong earthquake caused a tsunami in West Sunmatra, Indonesia. The Indonesian Meteorology and Geophysics Agency warned that there would be small tsunamis after the 7.2 magnitude quake hit Pagai, one of the Mentawai islands. The tsunami could be compared to the 2004 earthquake and Indian Ocean tsunami, which took the life of 230,000 people in dozen countries. This time, the tsunami destroyed most buildings in the coastal village of Betu Monga, killed more than 100 people and left hundreds others missing. The first photos of the tsunami show tottering house and falling trees on Pagai island.

Michael Jackson Tops Forbes List of Dead Celebrities

Just in time for Halloween – or maybe to satisfy our year round morbid fascinations – Forbes has compiled its 10th Annual list of the world’s top money making famous corpses: That is, celebrities who, in death, made more money than you last year, even though you were – presumably – alive (I don’t want to make assumptions). A lot more.

1. Michael Jackson $275 million

2. Elvis Presley $60 million

3. J.R.R. Tolkien $50 million

4. Charles Schulz $33 million

5. John Lennon $17 million

6. Stieg Larsson $15 million

7. Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) $11 million

8. Albert Einstein $10 million

9. George Steinbrenner $8 million

10. Richard Rodgers $7 million

11. Jimi Hendrix (tie) $6 million

12. Steve McQueen (tie) $6 million

13. Aaron Spelling $5 million

IBM, Tech Mahindra, Spanco get Bharti Africa work

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

India's top mobile operator Bharti Airtel Ltd has chosen IBM, Tech Mahindra and Spanco to handle customer service for its newly acquired mobile networks in 16 African countries, Tech Mahindra said on Monday.

Financial details were not disclosed but an agreement is expected to be finalised soon, Tech Mahindra said in a stock exchange notice.

India's top mobile operator Bharti Airtel Ltd has chosen IBM, Tech Mahindra and Spanco to handle customer service for its newly acquired mobile networks in 16 African countries, Tech Mahindra said on Monday.

Financial details were not disclosed but an agreement is expected to be finalised soon, Tech Mahindra said in a stock exchange notice.

Under the deal, Bharti will outsource core customer service operations such as call centres and back office functions related to its mobile networks across Africa to the three firms.

This follows the selection of IBM in September to manage the computing technology and services running Bharti's mobile networks across 16 African countries.

Bharti, which acquired Kuwait-based Zain's African business in June for USD 9 billion, has over 40 million customers across Africa and is targetting 100 million by 2013, the statement said.

CBI grills Ramalinga Raju on diversion of funds

CBI grills Ramalinga Raju on diversion of funds

CBI sleuths grilled founder and ex-chairman of the erstwhile Satyam Computers Services Limited, B. Ramalinga Raju, for about three hours on Tuesday in connection with diversion of funds to other countries.

According to official sources, the questioning of Mr. Raju would continue for the next couple of days.

The CBI reportedly sought clarifications about where he had parked the funds.

The investigating agency had in the past sent letters rogatory to six countries. While UK, USA, Singapore and Malaysia had sent part replies, Belgium and British Virgin Islands had not responded.

The sources said that the questioning centred around funds which had “come and gone” in 1999-2000.

The CBI had issued notice on Monday summoning Mr. Raju to appear before it on Tuesday.

Mr. Raju is the prime accused in the multi-crore Satyam Computers fraud case. He was granted bail on August 18 by the Andhra Pradesh High Court and was discharged from the Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), where he was undergoing treatment for Hepatitis C, on October 2.

While granting bail, the court directed Mr. Raju to report daily to the investigation officer after discharge from the hospital.

Cancellation

Following a petition by the CBI seeking cancellation of the bail granted to Mr. Raju by the High Court, the Supreme Court had issued a notice to him and posted the next hearing to October 22.

via
hindu

India v New Zealand | Gambhir, Ishant and Laxman return

Monday, October 25, 2010

Gautam Gambhir, VVS Laxman and Ishant Sharma have recovered from injuries that kept them out of the second Test against Australia, and are included in India's squad for the three-Test series against New Zealand, which begins on November 4 in Ahmedabad. That Cheteshwar Pujara and M Vijay filled in superbly for Laxman and Gambhir in Bangalore made this a straightforward selection, with both of them retaining their places in the 15-member squad. Amit Mishra and Sreesanth will be the reserve spinner and seamer respectively.

India: MS Dhoni (capt), Virender Sehwag (vice-capt), Gautam Gambhir, Suresh Raina, Cheteshwar Pujara, M Vijay, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma, Sreesanth, Pragyan Ojha, Amit Mishra

High court security beefed up for Kasab hearing

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Before the hearing in the confirmation of death sentence to terrorist Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab commences on Monday, the security in and around the Bombay High Court has been increased. A circular issued on October 13 by MN Gilani, registrar general of the high court said that entry to the public
has been completely barred inside the high court premises.

The circular was issued by the registrar general as per the directions of Chief Justice Mohit Shah to ensure high security during the hearing in the confirmation case and in the appeal filed by Kasab challenging his sentence.

More restrictions have been imposed on the second floor of the high court building and around courtroom 49 where the confirmation case will be heard by a division bench of Justice Ranjana Desai and Justice RV More.

Media, staff, lawyers, staff members are banned from carrying cell phones with them while entering the courtroom,” states the circular. A pass system is also being introduced at the entra-nces. Litigants have been asked to furnish details of their identity.

The police have also taken precautions to ensure the smooth conduct of the trial. Cherring Dorje, deputy commissioner of police, Zone I, said that commandos from the Quick Response Team (QRT) will be deployed outside the court premises apart from 100 armed constables inside the premises. “We will cover each and every corner of the high court. The entire zone will be sanitised,” Dorje said.

The DCP said that the police will also conduct nakabandis outside the court premises and everyone entering the court will be frisked.

via
Hindustan Times

Lindsay Lohan To Have Family Therapy

Monday, October 18, 2010

Lindsay Lohan is to have family therapy in rehab tomorrow, October 18.

The troubled actress, who is currently undergoing a rehabilitation treatment program at the Betty Ford Clinic in Los Angeles, is to be visited by her mother Dina and younger siblings for a “family day” of therapy sessions.

RadarOnline.com reports, “The first scheduled ‘family day’ for patient Lindsay Lohan is October 18, and it will be a jam-packed therapy session, a source close to the Lohans tells us.”

The 24-year-old actress’ mother Dina is due to fly from New York to Los Angeles today, October 17, and is expected to bring Lindsay’s siblings Michael Jr., Ali and Cody with her.

However, Lindsay’s estranged father Michael Lohan, who has had problems with alcohol and drugs, will not be in attendance, despite his claims he wants to purposefully relapse to get admitted to the clinic to spend time with his daughter.

Dina said, “Listen, I haven’t spoken out until now because I don’t want this back and forth. I don’t want a war of words. He’s just hurting Lindsay.

“She doesn’t want him there. Mike has lost his mind.”

During Dina’s time in Los Angeles, the reality star is also believed to be hoping to meet up with Kris Jenner, the mother of TV stars Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian.

Dressup Monkey Amazing photo

Dressup Monkey Amazing photo

Rural population fighting a losing battle against blindness

Thursday, October 14, 2010

On the occasion of World Sight Day, leading ophthalmologists of Bangalore pointed out that it is time more attention is paid towards the prevention of blindness, given that visual disability could blight the entire future of an individual.

Though 80 percent of the diseases that cause progressive damage to eye sight are preventable and curable, the condition has assumed serious proportions in the country.

According to doctors, the blindness rate across the world is about 0.3 percent but in India it stands at 1.1 percent.

Need for awareness campaigns
According to experts, blindness occurs primarily due to ignorance.

Common eye conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataract, and diabetic retinopathy, all treatable ailments, are the major causes of vision loss.

However, the high rate of blindness due to these problems is because of lethargic attitude and the lack of awareness about an effective cure.

The best solution to tackle blindness is to create public awareness of risk factors for the condition, early detection, access to eye health and vision care
services and improved systems for the delivery of eye care across the nation.

Dr Balakrishna Shetty, chairman of Devi Eye Hospital stated, “We need to spread awareness through educative films and the media. People should also talk about it with their families. Many more eye screening camps should be held.”

Rural population fighting a losing battle against blindness
Blindness is equally distributed among the urban and rural population.

Though most of the technology which can reduce blindness is available, much of the rural population is engaged in a losing battle against the ravages of blindness.

The ophthalmic health care delivery systems are virtually nonexistent in the villages while trained manpower and financial resources are sorely lacking.

Dr Bhujang Shetty, managing director, Narayana Netralaya asked, “Restoration of sight and blindness prevention strategies are among the most cost-effective interventions in healthcare. But how much have we succeeded in taking it to the people?

He added, “The facility to perform an eye surgery is not available in rural areas. We are witnessing new technological developments in the area. It is high time we reach both the urban and rural population equally.”

Man to fly around Moon for the first time

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Russian, European and US space agencies are considering the possibility of flying a manned mission around the Moon using the space station as a launching point.

The agencies want the station to become more than just a high-flying platform for doing experiments in microgravity - they want to see it become a testbed for the technologies and techniques that will be needed by humans when they push out beyond low-Earth orbit to explore destinations such as asteroids and Mars.

"The idea is to ascend to the space station the various elements of the mission, and then try to assemble the spacecraft at the ISS, and go from the orbit of the space station to the Moon," the BBC quoted Europe's director of human spaceflight, Simonetta Di Pippo.

This vehicle would then likely return straight to Earth, rather than returning to the ISS. The venture would need some kind of CSM element for the astronauts, together with a departure stage - a propulsion unit that could accelerate the astronauts' vehicle out of low-Earth orbit, putting it on a path to the Moon.

Full Story...
http://www.phenomenica.com/2010/10/man-to-fly-around-moon-for-first-time.html

Vijay Maiden hundred | India v Australia at Bangalore

Monday, October 11, 2010

Vijay Maiden hundred | India v Australia at Bangalore

Sachin Tendulkar hits 49th century | Tendulkar | 49th Test hundred

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Sachin Tendulkar reached his 49th Test hundred to lead India to lunch in a strong position on day three of the second Test against Australia at Bangalore.

Tendulkar is the first batsman in the world to hit six centuries in a calendar year.

Starting the third day's play on a positive note, Tendulkar reached his half-century on the third ball of the day with a boundary.

Tendulkar now has two centuries in Bangalore, sharing the record for most centuries with Sunil Gavaskar and Mohammad Azharuddin.

This is Tendulkar's first century at Bangalore after 12 years. His last ton at the venue came in 1998, also against Australia.

Tendulkar, who on the second day of the Test became the first batsman to score 14,000 runs in Test cricket has been in superb form of late.

In the last 10 Test matches, Tendulkar has scored a fifty or more.

Tendulkar, who has an international career spanning over two decades, on Wednesday bagged his maiden ICC Cricketer of the Year trophy along with the People's Choice Award.

Tendulkar, who made his debut as a 16-year-old against Pakistan way back in November 15, 1989, was also named the winner of LG People's Choice Award.

Tendulkar also featured in the ICC Test and ODI Teams of the Year as picked by the independent selection panel.

Rajasthan, Punjab axed | BCCI bars Royals, King's XI from IPL 4

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has terminated the contracts of Rajasthan Royals and King's XI Punjab IPL teams. As a result of this the two teams will be barred from participating in the IPL 4 next year.

The Board has issued a notice to the Kochi franchise and given them more time to get their house in order and incorporate a company.

The decision was taken during the emergency meeting of the IPL Governing Council in Mumbai

Talking exclusively to NDTV, Rajasthan Royals' co-owner Raj Kundra said that it was a sad development and "the termination of the contract by BCCI is shocking."

He further said that there are heavy investments involved in the franchise and they will now fight a legal battle.

It was unanimously decided that the Franchise agreements with K.P.H. Dream Cricket Pvt. Ltd. (King's XI Punjab) and Jaipur IPL Cricket Pvt. Ltd. (Rajasthan Royals) will be terminated based on the Legal opinions obtained by BCCI in the matters.

"There are several irregularities and breach of terms and conditions of the (IPL) franchise agreement. All the three errant franchises need to get their houses in order before the next player auctions are held in November," BCCI President Shashank Manohar had said on September 29 after the Annual General Body Meeting.

Tamil Actor S S Chandran death | S S Chandran | AIADMA

Friday, October 8, 2010

Tamil Actor S S Chandran death | S S Chandran | AIADMA
Actor S S Chandran Passed Away Noted comedian and politician SS Chandran died of cardiac arrest last night.

Popular Tamil comedian and former AIADMK Rajya Sabha member S.S. Chandran was admitted to a private hospital .

According to the Sources Informations he had heavy Chest Pain While he Participating in Public Meeting Near Muthupet in Thiruvarur District.

navratri colours | Fusion dressing is in this Navratri

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

This Navratri, fashion will be redefined by revellers across the city. While last year saw the return of the traditional ghagra and choli, this year, it’s all about mixing-and-matching of Indo-western style. Ghagras will be shorter and cholis are being replaced with basic colour tank tops.

“We have reduced the length of the ghagra up to our calves, but have maintained the flair. Since, we have designed our ghagras intricately, we want to keep the top simple. By wearing basic coloured tank tops, we will be able to give the traditional look a western touch,” said Pearl Salva, a first-year fashion-designing student from SNDT.

Salva and her friends, who designed their own ghagras this year, wanted to have the best of both worlds this Navratri. The ghagra-tank top combo is perfect for youngsters who want be comfortable with what they wear and also appear fashionable.

“Navratri is all about colours. I’m planning to jazz up my outfit by using bright coloured dupattas, which will go well with my simple black top,” said Khushboo Nagda, a FYBFM student from Somaiya College.

Adding large, chunky oxidised pieces of jewellery to the simple top is also a fashion statement youngsters want to make.

“Accessories play a huge part when dressing up for the festival. FabIndia has these amazing thin belts, which look like designer pieces over ghagras,” said Kunjita Sampat, an engineering student from DJ Sanghvi College.

Another fusion trend that will appear this Navratri is dancers wearing Kolhapuri footwear. Pastel-coloured Kolhapuris are being considered as comfortable footwear, which is much needed during the long nights of dancing.

Ponting perturbed over his champion side choking in nail biting finishes

Sydney, Oct 6 (ANI): Ricky Ponting has said he is concerned about his side, known for its mental toughness, choking in crunch situations after taking into account all the tight contests that the Australian team has lost recently.

“We’ve had a few tight ones, we’ve been in some situations in the last few series, some times we could have won games … that’s really the only thing I’ve been thinking about since walking off the ground, South Africa in Australia last time, first Test in Cardiff in the last Ashes series, there’s a few that I’ve been thinking about already,” Ponting said.

“It’s disappointing that we haven’t been able to nail some of those really crucial moments that define champion teams. That’s what we haven’t been unable to do just yet, but the more we get there and get ourselves into those positions we’ll start to grab hold of a few of those chances. When we do that we might just get on a bit of a roll,” he said.

“You don’t know how they’re going to take it until you see them in a similar situation next time,” The Sydney Morning Herald quoted Ponting, as saying.

“The best way to look at it is like a golfer that has got a couple of shots’ lead with a couple of holes to go and doesn’t get across the line; you don’t know if it’s going to be a good experience having been there once, or if it’s a thing they might not overcome next time,” he said.

Ponting further said that India’s spectacular win due to Laxman’s special innings and Ishant Sharma’s composed stay at the wicket to put on 81 runs for the ninth wicket, had left the team deeply scarred.

“This is a tough loss for us there’s no doubt about it, it’s no good hiding from it, this hurts all of us, and I’m sure it’s hurt a lot of people at home that have been watching on telly. There’s no doubt we’re bitterly disappointed with the result, the dressing room is very, very quiet at the moment,” Ponting said.

The second Test starts in Bangalore on Saturday. (ANI)

Navratri 2010 | Navaratri dates in 2010 | Navrathri 2010 dates

The beginning of October heralds one of the most famous festivals of India - Navratri. The nine-day festival is doubly unique since it has a huge number of legends attached to it and is celebrated in widely diverse styles across the nation.

Each region has something different to offer and one of the most famous symbols of Navratri is the 'Dandiya' dance from Gujarat.

A delicate and complicated act, it requires much practise. Here is a look at their efforts to get it just right on the eve of Navratri.

Navratri 2010, Navratri dates 2010, Navratri 2010 calendar, Durga Navratri 2010, Chaitra Navratri 2010, Vasant Navratri 2010, Ashad Navratri 2010,Nov 24, 2009 ... The nine-day festival of Navratri, or Navaratri, in Hindu religion dedicated to the nine manifestations of Goddess Durga, Kalasha Sthapana or Ghatasthapana is invoking Goddess Durga for Navratri puja. For this, devotees should follow the best muhurat or auspicious time. Navratri Kalashsthapana 2010 time is 6 to 7.30 in the morning.

New sports channels are going to be added on Dishtv

Friday, October 1, 2010

ATN has acquired the Canadian distribution rights to cricket matches played in India from Neo Cricket. Armed with these rights, the Canadian broadcaster has announced the launch of a cricket television channel in Canada, ATN-Neo Cricket.

ATN president and CEO Dr. Shan Chandrasekar says, "The sun never sets on the commonwealth of cricket and ATN would like to bring first rate cricket shown on India's number one Neo Cricket Sports Channel to our viewers who extend beyond the commonwealth diasporas now settled in Canada and include all the cricket devotees from all walks of life. ATN is delighted to add this compelling sports channel which showcases the games from the largest and richest board of control for cricket in the world."

Neo Sports Broadcast COO Prasana Krishnan adds, "Our availability in North America reaffirms Neo Cricket's commitment of taking cricket to as many fans across the globe. We have built strong brand equity with the Indian consumers by bringing to them the best cricketing action. Now we extend the same to cricket fans in North America."

ATN launched its first cricket channel, Cricket Plus, in 2007. It also shows a lot of cricket matches on its CBN channel.

by Today Evening or by Tomorrow.

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BJP Lawyer Ravi Shankar on Babri Mosque verdict -| video

Thursday, September 30, 2010

The Allahabad High Court has announced its verdict on the Ayodhya Babri Mosque case.
However, this verdict reflects the decision of two out of the three judges, while the third's verdict remains to be seen.
According to the verdict the land will be divided into three parts, one will go to the Ram Lalla, one to the Sunni Waqf Board and one to the Nirmohi Akhara.

Orkut hacked by Brazilian Hackers

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Some brazilians hackers have injected malicious Javascript in orkut, 1000's of profiles have been hacked.

The virus name is bom Sabado which means Good Saturday

In dis script there is a virus which makes ur profile in halt. U may join some brazilian communities.

Temp solution:

)Disble javascript of your webbrowser.
2)open m.orkut.com
3)delete those bom sobado scraps from your profile.
4)then use m.orkut.com for sending scraps.
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*change your account password, secret question and secondary email address.
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*dont visit your and any of the friends scrapbook.
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*dont click on any suspicious link.
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*dont click on spam thread in communities.
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*use http://www.orkut.com for visiting communities only.

Bom Sabado virus infected 1000s of Orkut accounts

Bom Sabado! This name reminds me of my next door kid who keeps on yelling those “Power Rangers” chants! But it’s not! And this “Bom Sabado” is shaking the entire Orkut from past few hours.

Bom Sabado means “A Good Saturday” in Portuguese language (thanks to Google translation feature). But it’s surely a bad Saturday for many Google’s Orkut users, as this Bom Sabado virus compromised thousands of accounts in India and in Brazil as well.

What is Bom Sabado all about?

It’s just the name of the new worm which is eating up the Orkut accounts. If you are a fulltime Orkut user, you are well aware of those virus infections. This is just another Orkut virus, but it’s biggest and you don’t need to click any links to get hacked!

Bom Sabado Orkut virus infected profiles are automatically posting virus scraps on to the other’s scrapbooks. A near watching of Bom Sabado scrap in your scrapbook or in your friends’ scrapbooks is more than enough to get your account hacked.

Gone are the days where you have to click on a link to get hacked! This time the hackers used the XSS technology to target one of world’s popular social networking platform Orkut.

The best way to keep your accounts safe is not logging onto the Orkut for some time. Orkut didn’t responded on this issue, but I am pretty sure they would have started working on it to fix the issues.

If you find your account hacked, don’t get panic. Revert back to the old Orkut layout, unjoin from the Brazilian communites, and change your password.

If you can’t access Orkut, simply cleanup the cookies and the temporary internet files from the PC, and try to login.

Bom Sabado | Bom Saboda Viral attack: Avoid visiting Orkut

Bom Sabado | Bom Saboda Viral attack: Avoid visiting Orkut

Computer virus ‘Bom Saboda’ or ‘Bom Sabado’, which means good Saturday in Portuguese has attacked Google’s social networking website Orkut on Saturday morning.

A malicious Bom Sabado is a cross-site-scripting attack, which is flooding the scrap of Orkut users and also linking it to different groups.

The Orkut has asked its users to avoid visiting Orkut till the problem is fixed.

This is the second XSS attack on a social networking website in a week. The popular microblogging website Twitter was also attacked by a computer worm created by Norwegian hacker.

The worm bombarded pop-up messages and directed the users to pornography websites.

The experts advise is to delete the cookies of your computer and change the password.

CSK thrash RCB, secure place in Champions League final

Friday, September 24, 2010

Chennai crush Bangalore to storm into final

"Raina's batting made it look so easy. Bangalore got a blow when they lost (Dale) Steyn. Raw pace would have made a difference - Raina cashed in and good support from (Murali) Vijay and (Michael) Hussey," Dhoni said after the match.
- Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Chennai thrash Bangalore, secure place in Champions League final
TheSportsCampus.com
Chennai Super Kings, the champions of the Indian Premier League, moved closer to the 2010 Champions League title after thrashing the Royal Challengers Bangalore by 52 runs in a rain interrupted semi-final match that had to be reduced to 17 overs a side ...

Raina blasts Chennai into Champions League final
AFP
DURBAN, South Africa — Suresh Raina slammed an unbeaten 94 off 48 balls as the Chennai Super Kings stormed past the Royal Challengers in the Champions League Twenty20 semi-final at Kingsmead on Friday. Raina propelled Chennai to 174 for four after rain ...

Chennai Super Kings storms into final
The Hindu
PTI AP Chennai Super Kings batsmen Suresh Raina and Murali Vijay run between the wickets during the 1st semifinal against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Durban on Friday. Suresh Raina's unbeaten 48-ball 94, followed by a clinical bowling display helped ...

Astute captaincy key to Chennai, RCB's rise
Hindustan Times
It will be an Indian night in Durban on Friday. Both the Chennai and Bangalore have qualified on net run-rate. Both skipped a heartbeat or two in the league stage, but now, at least one IPL team will be

CSK VS RCB | CL Semi Final match | live streaming | CSK VS RCB live Streaming | Rcb Vs Csk

Rcb Vs Csk cl live streaming | Rcb Vs Csk live streaming | csk vs rcb live score | rcb vs csk live score | Chennai Super Kings Vs Royal Challenge Bangalore (CSK Vs RCB) CLT20 Semi-final Match | Who will step up to the final

Two Indian Teams have entered into champions league 2010 semifinal match out of 3 teams.
Mumbai Indians are lost. Now Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore Teams Are In.

Champions League 2010 First Semi Final Match will be played between CSK Vs RCB on 24th September 2010 at Kingsmead, Durban

On the other hand, the team RCB look in superior position on the active condition as they have a superb blend of aggression and concern in both departments.

The Dhoni and Kumble are a very strong-minded lot as well. If Dhoni proved his identification in the longer format of the game, Kumble too was not one to be left following as he adapted brilliantly to the shortest format as he led the RCB to grand success in the 2nd and 3rd edition of the IPL.

The possible players of Chennai Super Kings: : MS Dhoni; Srikkanth Anirudha; Ravichandran Ashwin; Subramaniam Badrinath; Lakshmipathy Balaji; Doug Bollinger; Matthew Hayden; Michael Hussey; Shadab Jakati; Joginder Sharma; Justin Kemp; Albie Morkel; Muttiah Muralitharan; Suresh Raina; Murali Vijay; and Thilan Thushara.

CSK VS RCB

Chennai Super Kings team

MEK Hussey, M Vijay, SK Raina, MS Dhoni, S Badrinath, S Anirudha, JA Morkel, R Ashwin, L Balaji, DE Bollinger, M Muralitharan

Royal Challengers Bangalore team

R Dravid, MK Pandey, V Kohli, RV Uthappa, LRPL Taylor, CL White, D du Preez, P Kumar, R Vinay Kumar, DW Steyn, A Kumble

35 Actual Job Interview Mistakes to Avoid

Thursday, September 23, 2010

We’ve all been on job interviews, and we’ve all spent most of those interviews thinking about what not to do. Don’t bite your nails. Don’t fidget. Don’t interrupt. Don’t belch.

We knew if we did any of the “don’ts”, we would disqualify ourselves instantly. Some job applicants, however, go light years beyond this.

More here: Funny Lists

The top personnel executives of 100 major American corporations were surveyed and asked for stories of unusual behavior by job applicants.

Here are the lowlights:

1. Said he was so well-qualified [that] if he didn’t get the job, it would prove that the company’s management was incompetent.

2. Stretched out on the floor to fill out the job application.

3. Brought her large dog to the interview.

4. Chewed bubble gum and constantly blew bubbles.

5. Candidate kept giggling through serious interview.

6. She wore a Walkman and said she could listen to me and the music at the same time.

7. Balding candidate abruptly excused himself. Returned to office a few minutes later, wearing a hairpiece.

8. Applicant challenged interviewer to arm wrestle.

9. Asked to see interviewer’s resume to see if the personnel executive was qualified to judge the candidate.

10. Announced she hadn’t had lunch and proceeded to eat a hamburger and french fries in the interviewer’s office.

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11. Without saying a word, candidate stood up and walked out during the middle of the interview.

12. Man wore jogging suit to interview for position as financial vice president.

13. Said if he were hired, he would demonstrate his loyalty by having the corporate logo tattooed on his forearm.

14. Interrupted to phone his therapist for advice on answering specific interview questions.

15. Wouldn’t get out of the chair until I would hire him. I had to call the police.

16. When I asked him about his hobbies, he stood up and started tap dancing around my office.

17. Had a little pinball game and challenged me to play with him.

18. Bounced up and down on my carpet and told me I must be highly thought of by the company because I was given such a thick carpet.

19. Took a brush out of my purse, brushed his hair and left.

20. Pulled out a Polaroid camera and snapped a flash picture of me. Said he collected photos of everyone who interviewed him.

21. Candidate asked me if I would put on a suit jacket to insure that the offer was formal.

22. Said he wasn’t interested because the position paid too much.

23. While I was on a long-distance phone call, the applicant took out a copy of Penthouse, and looked through the photos only, stopping longest at the centerfold.

24. During the interview, an alarm clock went off from the candidate’s brief case. He took it out, shut it off, apologized and said he had to leave for another interview.

25. A telephone call came in for the job applicant. It was from his wife. His side of the conversation went like this: “Which company? When do l start? What’s the salary?” I said, “l assume you’re not interested in conducting the interview any further.” He promptly responded, “I am as long as you’ll pay me more. “I didn’t hire him, but later found out there was no other job offer. It was a scam to get a higher offer.

26. An applicant came in wearing only one shoe. She explained that the other shoe was stolen off her foot in the bus.

27. His attache [case] opened when he picked it up and the contents spilled, revealing ladies’ undergarments and assorted makeup and perfume.

28. He came to the interview on a moped and left it in the reception area. He didn’t want it to get stolen, and stated that he would require indoor parking for the moped.

29. He took off his right shoe and sock, removed a medicated foot powder and dusted it on the foot and in the shoe. While he was putting back the shoe and sock, he mentioned that he had to use the powder four times a day, and this was the time.

30. Candidate said he really didn’t want to get a job, but the unemployment office needed proof that he was looking for one.

31. He whistled when the interviewer was talking.

32. Asked who the lovely babe was, pointing to the picture on my desk. When I said it was my wife, he asked if she was home now and wanted my phone number. I called security.

33. She threw-up on my desk, and immediately started asking questions about the job, like nothing had happened.

34. Pointing to a black case he carried into my office, he said that if he was not hired, the bomb would go off. Disbelieving, I began to state why he would never be hired and that I was going to call the police. He then reached down to the case, flipped a switch and ran. The bomb went off and no one was injured, but I did need to get a new desk.

35. Asked if I wanted some cocaine before starting the interview

Make-up Miracles Amazing works

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Make-up Miracles Amazing works

Wayamba eager to make an impact - Mahela Jayawardene

Mainstay of Sri Lanka’s batting order Mahela Jayawardene has reincarnated himself as an explosive T20 batsman during the IPL season three.

Playing a key role in Wayamba’s team that would compete with the best in Airtel Champions League, Jayawardene reveals his journey in a Star Cricket program.

Q. So, Mahela, tell us about your role models when you were a kid? Who inspired you to play cricket?

A.Well, I had quite a many role models. Unfortunately, there was not much cricket on TV back then. Limited people had access to televisions and only a few matches were shown. The person who had a big influence on me was none other than Arjuna Ranatunga. If I had to pick one, he would be my role model. It was a dream come true when I got a chance to play alongside him, that was in the wee hours of his career. Besides him, a lot of other players have had an influence over me.

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Earthquake in New Zealand (5 Photos)

Thursday, September 9, 2010

On Saturday, September 4 in New Zealand earthquake measuring more than 7 points. As a result, disaster struck the building, cracked roads, and in some areas has been interrupted supply of electricity, gas and water. Fortunately, nobody was killed, but the new tremors continue to shake the country's southernmost island, and the authorities decided to extend emergency.

Cops sent home, no deal with Maoists: Nitish Kumar

Monday, September 6, 2010

There was no deal with Maoists to secure the release of three policemen who were abducted over a week ago, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said Monday adding that the released cops had been sent home.

"There was no deal with the Maoists...I'm grateful to all political parties for making a joint appeal to the Maoists to get the three policemen freed," Nitish Kumar told reporters here.

"The three released policemen have been sent to their homes," he added.

Nitish Kumar also thanked the media and the public for pitching in to secure their release.

Police said the three cops - Abhay Yadav, Rupesh Kumar Sinha and Ehsan Khan - were set free by the Maoists early Monday, eight days after they were abducted in Lakhisarai district. They were released in Lakho Chak area, said state police chief Neelmani.

The release comes days after the bullet-riddled body of Lucas Tete, another abducted policemen, was found near a forest in Lakhisarai district.

The four policemen, including Tete, were abducted by Maoists after a six-hour gunfight in Lakhisarai Aug 29. The gunbattle had left seven policemen dead and 10 injured.

--IANS

Suzuki Cars Promotion in Japan ( 5 Photos)

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Suzuki Cars Promotion in Japan ( 5 Photos)

Medical teachers' mass leave from today

Saturday, September 4, 2010

Super speciality services will be unavailable at SMS Hospital on Friday as Rajasthan Medical College Teachers Association (RMCTA) of medical teachers has declared one-day mass leave. However, emergency services will not be affected. As attempts to console the agitated medical teachers continued till late night, the hospital administration has assured that the routine services will not be affected.

"The resident doctors and medical officers will provide services in the medical outdoor and other wards. The heads of departments have been instructed to ensure proper arrangements in their respective wards," said Dr L C Sharma, superintendent, SMS Hospital.

The patients scheduled for an operation at the hospital might have to reconfirm their appointment as more than 250 medical teachers are expected to boycott services. Only the emergency operations are expected to be held during the day.

The SMS Hospital is the largest super speciality hospital in the state and provides services to nearly 3,000 patients each day. The medical teachers supervise the treatment services at SMS Hospital and provide essential services to the various diagnostic and testing facilities. These services are also expected to be affected.

The medical teachers have decided to abstain from work nearly after a decade gap, RMCTA blamed the government of being inconsiderate.

"The demands of medical teachers are pending for a long time. The state government has given us a patient hearing at several levels but have not given a definite answer on any of the demands. In first phase of protest we will be on a mass leave and hold rally from the hospital to Statue Circle," said Dr R C Yadav, secretary, RMCTA.

Absence of promotion avenues has been a major discontent among the medical teachers as many of them are denied even two promotions during their entire service. The difference in pay scale between the central medical colleges and state medical colleges has been another major reason for protest and if it continues services at the remaining medical colleges will also be impaired.

"Not all doctors have private practice, many of the doctors are confined to academic and research activities in such conditions a better non practising allowance must be provided. Due to lower pay scale nearly 30% of the posts in medical college are vacant.

RMCTA representatives have met the health minister and even presented their demands to the chief minister. However, the government has yet not announced its decision.

Ex-showroom On-Road Prices of Suzuki Slingshot in Delhi Bangalore

Thursday, August 26, 2010

City Ex Show Room (Rs.) On Road (Rs.)
Calicut 46,774 50,884
Cochin 46,829 50,942
Trivandrum 47,013 51,140
Bangalore 46,854 53,375
Hyderabad 46,577 52,366
New Delhi 45,911 50,140
Sourced from suzuki india web site

Specifications of Suzuki SlingShot
Dimensions And Kerb Mass
Overall length 2,035 mm
Overall width 770 mm
Overall height 1,075 mm
Wheelbase 1,265 mm
Ground clearance 160 mm
Kerb mass (kg) 128
Engine
Type Air-cooled, 4-stroke, 1 cylinder, SOHC
Bore x Stroke 53.5 mm x 55.2 mm
Displacement (cm3) 124 cc
Compression ratio 9.6:1
Carburettor VM18
Starting Kick start/Electric start
Air cleaner Non-woven fabric element
Lubrication system Wet sump

Transmission of Suzuki SlingShot
Clutch Wet multi-plate type
Transmission 5-speed gears (1 down - 4up)

Chassis of Suzuki SlingShot
Front suspension Telescopic, Coil spring, Oil damped
Rear suspension Swing-arm, Coil spring, Oil damped
Front brake Mechanical, Landing trailing, Drum type
Rear brake Mechanical, Landing trailing, Drum type

Electrical of Suzuki SlingShot
Ignition type CDI
Spark plug NGK
Battery Kick start & Electric start spec.: 12V, 5Ah
Headlight 12V 35/35W
Brake light/Tail-Light 12V 21/5W

Fuel Tank : Capacities of Suzuki SlingShot
Including reserve 12.0 L
Reserve 2.1 L

Miss Universe 2010 Winner - Declared Tonight

Monday, August 23, 2010

Miss Universe 2010 Winner - Declared Tonight
Tonight is the night That the Miss Universe 2010 winner will be announced at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event will be hosted by Bret Michaels and Natalie Morales of the Today Show, NBC is at 9:00 PM eastern time.
The Pageant is owned by your favorite business man Donald Trump, Ken Said, "When you Combine the world's most beautiful women, bikinis, a rock star, and a panel of top celebrity Judges, you not have a recipe for success."

The Judges for Miss Universe 2010 will consiste of Many celebrities, Including Mindfreak "Illusionist Criss Angel, 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist figure skater Evan Lysacek, English actress Jane Seymour, actor / director director Chazz Palminteri, actor William Baldwin, and Baldwin's wife - Wilson Phillips 'singer Chynna Phillips - Musician Sheila E, MSNBC Live host Tamron Hall, and supermodel Niki Taylor.
The 2010 Miss Universe contestants are as follows:
Albania - Angela Martini
Angola - Jurema Ferraz
Argentina - Yesica di Vincenzo
Aruba - Priscilla Lee
Australia - Jesinta Campbell
Bahamas - Braneka Bassett
Belgium - Cilou Annys
Bolivia - Claudia Arce
Botswana - Tirelo Ramasedi
Brazil - Débora Lyra
British Virgin Islands - Josefina Nunez
Canada - Elena Semikina
China - Tang Wen
Colombia - Natalia Navarro
Costa Rica - Marva Wright
Croatia - Lana Obad
Curacao - Safira de Wit
Cyprus - Demetra Olymbiou
Czech Republic - Jitka white wine
Denmark - Ena Sandra Causevic
Dominican Republic - Eva Arias
Ecuador - Lady Mina
Egypt - Donia Hamed
El Salvador - Sonia Cruz
Finland - Viivi Pumpanen
France - Malika Ménard
Georgia - Nana Gogichaishvili
Germany - Kristian Rohder
Ghana - Awurama Simpson
Great Britain - Tara Hoyos-Martinez
Greece - Anna Prelevic
Guam - Vanessa Torres
Guatemala - Jessica Scheel
Guyana - Tamika Henry
Haiti - Sarodj Bertin
Honduras - Kenya Martinez
Hungary - Tímea Babinyecz
India - Ushoshi Sengupta
Indonesia - Qory Sandioriva
Ireland - Rozanna Purcell
Israel - Bat-el Jobi
Italy - Jessica Cecchini
Jamaica - Yendi Phillipps
Japan - Maiko Itai
Kazakhstan - Assel Kuchukova
Korea - Kim Joo-ri
Kosovo - Kështjella Pepshi
Lebanon - Abdallah Rahaf
Malaysia - Nadine Ann Thomas
Mauritius - Dalysha Doorga
Mexico - Jimena Navarrete
Netherlands - Desirée van den Berg
New Zealand - Ria van Dyke
Nicaragua - Scharllette Allen
Nigeria - Ngozi Odalonu
Norway - Melinda Elvenes
Panama - Anyoli Abrego
Paraguay - Yohana Benitez
Peru - Giuliana Zevallos
Philippines - Venus Raj
Poland - Maria Nowakowski
Puerto Rico - Mariana Vicente
Romania - Oana Paveluc
Russia - Irina Antonenko
Serbia - Lidija Kocic
Singapore - Tania Lim
Slovak Republic - Anna Amenová
Slovenia - Marika Savšek
South Africa - Nicole Flint
Spain - Adriana Reverón
Sri Lanka - Ishanka Madurasinghe
Sweden - Michaela Savic
Switzerland - Linda FAH
Tanzania - Hellen Dausen
Thailand - Fonthip Watcharatrakul
Trinidad & Tobago - LaToya Woods
Turkey - Gizem Memiç
Ukraine - Anna Poslavska
Uruguay - Stephany Ortega
USA - Rima Fakih
U.S. Virgin Islands - John Janeisha
Venezuela - Marelisa Gibson
Zambia - Alice Musukwa
We will update you with the Miss Universe 2010 Results as soon as They announce a winner.

Volkswagen Vento Launches in India: Petrol & Diesel Car Price @ Rs. 6.99 & 7.99 Lakh

Saturday, August 14, 2010

The Volkswagen Vento will be available to customers starting at Rs 6.99 lakhs, for the 1.6 litre petrol variant and Rs. 7.99 lakhs for the diesel variant, Ex. Showroom New Delhi

Volkswagen, Europe's largest car maker launched it's much awaited entry level premium sedan the Vento today. The Vento will be available to customers starting at Rs 6.99 lakhs, for the 1.6 litre petrol variant and Rs. 7.99 lakhs for the diesel variant, Ex. Showroom New Delhi.

Speaking about Volkswagen's market introduction of the Vento, Neeraj Garg, Member of Board and Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Group Sales India Pvt. Ltd said, "The New Vento, which stands for best in class features and German engineering is poised to set a benchmark in its segment. Designed for the Indian market it will be a strong addition to our product portfolio. Adding further he said, "The New Vento is an extension of our commitment towards the Indian consumers of providing the best quality products at competitive prices." The New Vento will go on sale from September 6, 2010 across India in all Volkswagen dealers.

The New Volkswagen Vento Features, Variant & Specifications:
The petrol variant of the Volkswagen Vento is equipped with a 1.6 litre engine with an output of 105PS @ 5250 rpm and a Torque of 153NM @ 3800 rpm. It is paired with a 5-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic gear box and boast of fuel efficiency of 15.83 Km/l and 14.4Km/l respectively. The diesel variant is also equipped with the 1.6 litre engine paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox, with an output of 105PS @ 4400 rpm and a Torque of 250 NM @ 1500-2500 rpm and has a fuel efficiency of 20.54 Km/l.

The New Volkswagen Vento will be available in two trim levels including Trendline, Highline. The interior is equipped with storage compartment in front doors for 1 litre Bottles, sunglass storage inside glove box, foldable roof handles with coat hooks, front and rear centre armrest, cupholders and "Livon" fabric upholstery are proof of the sure instinct of high design quality which interprets the classic elements of the Vento in a contemporary way.

In exteriors too, the Vento offers Body colored bumpers, Chrome inlays in front grille, body coloured exterior door handles & mirrors (Highline), rough road package with increased ground clearance and partially zinc coated body with 6 years anti-rust warranty. With regards to safety, the Vento Highline is equipped with ABS, Front

Airbags for driver and co-driver, Anti Theft system with interior surveillance and back up alarm.

On comfort, the Vento Highline offers adjustable front co-driver seat from the rear, CD MP3 Player with 4 speakers, electrically adjustable outside mirrors, climatronic automatic air conditioning with rear AC vents, remote control for central locking.

Multi function information display including door opening warning, height adjustable driving seats, a steering wheel adjustable for reach and rake which improves the drivability of the passenger are also available. The Vento will establish a leadership position in its class with category defining attributes of space, style, comfort and safety. It will be manufactured at Volkswagen's Chakan plant with an annual capacity of 110,000 cars.

Independence Day 15th August Wallpapers, Indian Independence Day Photos, Pics, Gallery

Thursday, August 5, 2010

India's Independence Day is celebrated on 15 August 1947, India attained freedom from the British Rule. So every year, August 15 is celebrated as the Independence Day in India. Independence Day is a celebration of our culmination of long struggle for freedom. It is celebrated all over the country through flag-hoisting ceremony. The day is a national holiday in India. This national festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm all over the country. It was this day when India’s tricolor flag was unfolded by Pandit Nehru on the barricades of the Red Fort at Delhi. Each and every patriotic soul watched with excitement and paid tribute to thousands of martyrs who sacrificed their lives for India’s freedom. Check out the latest Free Independence Day 15th August Wallpapers, Indian Independence Day Photos, Independence Day Pics, Independence Day Images, and Independence Day Wallpapers.

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