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

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.

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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.

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

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.

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navratri colours | Fusion dressing is in this Navratri

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.

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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)

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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.

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New sports channels are going to be added on Dishtv

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.

Neo Sports- Channel No.656
Neo Cricket- Channel No. 657

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