Saturday, 21 May 2011
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Tuesday, 17 May 2011
Virat Kohli shares ten rules of style
The rising star of the Indian cricket team gives his expert tips to look dazzling anytime, anywhere. Boys, you surely don’t want to miss it!
Be confident about what you are wearing and back yourself up. Confidence is vital when it comes to style, you might be wearing the best of suits, but if you are not confident enough to carry off the look, then you will pretty much fall flat.
Don't think too much about what other people will think of you, if you are comfortable wearing what you are, then there is no need to be conscious.
Don't try and dress up too funny as well, keep yourself updated with the current trends and make sure that your wardrobe is in sync with it too. Dressing up in something that doesn't comply with current trends can be very tricky.
For watches and sunglasses, I like to try different colors; these are the only accessories that men can pretty much wear. So, try to get as stylish as possible with them.
My idea of casual wear is a pair of shorts and ganjis, I think men should experiment more with shorts, but only if they can carry off the look.
My style is very chilled out and simple and I think keeping it simple makes you even more stylish.
World lucky to have Manmohan Singh as Indian PM: former Obama aide
Washington: The world, the United States in particular, is lucky to have Manmohan Singh as Indian Prime Minister who has taken personal risk to avoid confrontation along the western border despite provocations, but that might not be the same if there is another terror attack, a former Obama aide has said.
Jones, who was President Obama's NSA for nearly two years, told reporters at National Press Club luncheon that the US has made this aware to Pakistan in clear terms.
"We have carried that message to them several times. So let's hope that now that bin Laden hunt has been concluded that we can build on the relationship and do the things that are absolutely important for our collective security," he observed.
Jones is to testify before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee today on current situation in Pakistan.
"If and when that happens, that is very much the downside in terms of future stability for the region. We will embark, on a new set of completely different parameters that we are working on now," he said.
"So let's hope the upside of things can carry the day here. Logic would indicate that it should. I think we should continue to try to understand Pakistani sensitivities and perspectives. If we need to come to some agreements about what happened or didn't happen 10 or 20 years ago, let's get beyond this. We are worried about what's happening today and what's going to happen tomorrow. That's what's important," he said.
Sunday, 15 May 2011
The Real Heroes of IPL-4
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The Real Heroes of IPL-4
IPL-4 has been an intensely fought affair so far with big names turning it on. But, the real heroes have been some lesser-known names who have grabbed the limelight at the slightest opportunity. We at MSN pick out the real heroes of IPL-4 so far.
Thanks to the IPL, domestic cricketers have the opportunity to take on the best in the world on even footing. Like Swapnil Asnodkar and Manpreet Gony in earlier IPL editions, there are names that have exploited the platform provided by the IPL to show what they can do when presented with a bat or a ball. If you are wondering what 41-year old Shane Warne is doing in this list, well he's one player who knows how to spin an old tale with his performances.
Real Hero No.1 - Iqbal is having a ball!
Left-handed Iqbal Abdulla has proved to be a handful for the batsmen in the IPL. The 21-year old has taken 12 wickets in the competition so far, which includes two three-wicket hauls against the Deccan Chargers and the Delhi Daredevils. Abdulla has a smooth round-arm action powered by an easy run-up that he employs to send down deliveries from wide of the bowling crease. Prized victims in the competition include Adam Gilchrist, Irfan Pathan and J.P Duminy.
Left-handed Iqbal Abdulla has proved to be a handful for the batsmen in the IPL. The 21-year old has taken 12 wickets in the competition so far, which includes two three-wicket hauls against the Deccan Chargers and the Delhi Daredevils. Abdulla has a smooth round-arm action powered by an easy run-up that he employs to send down deliveries from wide of the bowling crease. Prized victims in the competition include Adam Gilchrist, Irfan Pathan and J.P Duminy.
| Matches | Wickets | Economy | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 13 | 6.10 | 3/24 |
Real Hero No.2 - Ambati Rayudu
25-year old Ambati Rayudu couldn't have asked for a better compliment when Sachin Tendulkar gave away his Man-of-the-Match cheque to the youngster, saying that it would be bad if he didn't share it with him. The little master's magnanimity is an ode to Rayudu, for the batsman has looked to be in great touch throughout the tournament. Harbhajan Singh too is impressed with the youngster saying that he has the potential to fill into the shoes of Rahul Dravid or VVS Laxman.
| Matches | Runs | Average | Highest | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 349 | 38.77 | 63* | 0 | 4 |
Real Hero No.3 - Rahul Sharma
24-year old Rahul Sharma is having a great time with the Pune Warriors, bowling with an economy rate that is clearly the best in the tournament. Not surprising given that he turned up with figures of 4-0-7-2 against the Mumbai Indians in the tournament. The tall leg-spinner is not a big turner of the ball, but his top-spinners are potent, with the bounce generated proving to be the bane of many batsmen. His move from the Deccan Chargers is proving to be a big blessing.
| Matches | Wickets | Economy | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 13 | 5.16 | 3/13 |
Real Hero No.4 - Be very wary of Manoj Tiwary!
The 25-year old has shown that he can get very aggressive when he has a cricket bat in his hands. Tiwary uses the crease to his advantage, shuffling and creating room for himself to hit the ball into the stands. With 12 sixes against his name already in the tournament, Tiwary is doing his reputation no harm. A few years ago, when he was first picked to play for India, he never really got his opportunities to showcase his talent. But, here he is!
The lad is well-armed and has already bagged a Man-of-the-Match award for his knock of 61* against the Delhi Daredevils. In the context of the India cap, young Tiwary has played just one ODI against Australia in 2008, where he was yorked by his KKR teammate Brett Lee. The right-hander should be looking to sustain his performances, so that his name becomes impossible to ignore.
The lad is well-armed and has already bagged a Man-of-the-Match award for his knock of 61* against the Delhi Daredevils. In the context of the India cap, young Tiwary has played just one ODI against Australia in 2008, where he was yorked by his KKR teammate Brett Lee. The right-hander should be looking to sustain his performances, so that his name becomes impossible to ignore.
| Matches | Runs | Average | Highest | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 277 | 69.25 | 61* | 0 | 1 |
Real Hero No.5 - S Badrinath: Hungry for runs
Subramaniam Badrinath may not have the muscle and the aggression that is usually expected of a T20 batsman, but he makes up for it with a keen eye and a hungry appetite for runs. The 30-year old has a solid technique and knows how to exploit the gaps in the field. A busy operator at the batting crease, Badrinath uses his feet well against the spinners, and doesn't hesitate to use the aerial route if the opportunity is right. His best of 71* came off just 48 balls in Chennai Super Kings' 8-run loss to the Mumbai Indians.
| Matches | Runs | Average | Highest | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 294 | 98.00 | 71* | 0 | 4 |
Real Hero No.6 - Paul Valthaty: Impressive opening act
Paul Valthaty's 63-ball 120* blew everyone's minds away with the sheer audacity of strokes that made Chennai's formidable total of 188/4 look miniscule. The 27-year old followed it up with an all-round effort against the Deccan Chargers that fetched him his second Man-of-the-Match award. Valthaty first took 4/29 and then scored 75 off 47 balls to take his side to victory. If he manages to sustain his efforts, a berth in Mumbai's Ranji side shouldn't be far away.
| Matches | Runs | Average | Highest | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 345 | 43.12 | 120* | 1 | 1 |
Real Hero No.7 - Sunny days for Sunny Sohal!
If you had watched Sunny Sohal bat against the Chennai Super Kings, you would have felt that that the man was married to lady luck herself. The 23-year old's knock of 56 off 30 balls was peppered with boundaries created with strokes that were bizarre yet effective. But that can happen in T20, where improvisation is the order of the day. As an opening batsman, Sohal has the license to go after the bowling. He has done well for himself, and is third on the list of the highest run-getters for the Deccan Chargers.
| Matches | Runs | Average | Highest | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 195 | 27.85 | 62 | 0 | 2 |
Real Hero No.8 - Venugopal Rao: The right choice
29-year old Venugopal Rao was bought for a cool $ 700,000 by the Delhi Daredevils from the Deccan Chargers at the IPL auction in January. The right-hander's drives are a treat to watch, while the flick and the sweep shots are immaculately planned and executed, keeping in mind the gaps in the field. Rao doesn't shy away from going for the big shots, like he showed in the knock against Rajasthan where he struck 4 sixes.
| Matches | Runs | Average | Highest | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 290 | 29.00 | 60 | 0 | 1 |
Real Hero No.9 - Ravindra Jadeja
Left-handed Ravindra Jadeja's highest score in the competition came against the Mumbai Indians where he scored 47, a knock that included three fours and three sixes. The 22-year old who was brought from the Rajasthan Royals for $ 950,000, is putting his best foot forward for his new franchise with both bat and ball. Jadeja has done well coming in at no.6, accelerating despite having very little to play with.
Batting Statistics
Batting Statistics
| Matches | Runs | Average | Highest | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 247 | 35.28 | 47 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling Statistics
| Matches | Wickets | Economy | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 6 | 7.26 | 2/25 |
Real Hero No. 10 - Shane Warne
Shane Warne might have announced his retirement from the IPL, but that does not mean that he is going to sit back and relax. The 41-year old spinning legend is leading from the front, and has taken 11 wickets in the competition. With girlfriend Liz Hurley cheering his every move, Warne has even more reason to smile. The retirement effectively means that Shane Warne will not be playing competitive cricket anymore. He will be missed.
Shane Warne might have announced his retirement from the IPL, but that does not mean that he is going to sit back and relax. The 41-year old spinning legend is leading from the front, and has taken 11 wickets in the competition. With girlfriend Liz Hurley cheering his every move, Warne has even more reason to smile. The retirement effectively means that Shane Warne will not be playing competitive cricket anymore. He will be missed.
| Matches | Wickets | Economy | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 11 | 6.17 | 3/16 |
Real Hero No.11 - Alfonso Thomas: No doubting him
34-year old Alfonso Thomas may have just one T20 international to his name, but he has loads of experience under his belt playing domestic cricket in his native South Africa and England. Despite the Pune Warriors' indifferent form in their debut season, Thomas has done well to pick up 10 wickets in the competition.
| Matches | Wickets | Economy | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 10 | 7.78 | 2/23 |
Real Hero No.12 - Ashok Menaria
The story goes that when Shane Warne first met Ashok Menaria, he jokingly asked him if his name was Menaria or Malaria! He was promptly given the nickname Doxy-after the anti-malarial drug, and has shown enough bite in his game. Menaria, who captained India in the under-19 World Cup, is a clean hitter of the cricket ball. Though a big knock is due, he has shown a lot of promise. Having said so, his best moments have come with the ball as he took the wicket of Sachin Tendulkar.
| Matches | Runs | Average | Highest | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 141 | 20.14 | 34 | 0 | 0 |
Real Hero No.13 - Vinay Kumar
27-year old Vinay Kumar lends a lot of solidity to the Kochi Tuskers bowling attack. Previously a Royal Challenger, the medium pacer has dismissed Sachin Tendulkar in those colours. Picked up for $ 475,000 by the Tuskers, Vinay has repaid the faith in part picking up 12 wickets, making him the highest wicket-taker in his side.
| Matches | Wickets | Economy | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 12 | 7.31 | 3/25 |
8 important manners you should teach your little ones
We all want to raise our little ones to be polite and well behaved, and learning those lessons starts at home. It's never too early to teach your little ones basic manners! Here are eight of the most important manners you should try to teach your little ones before they go to school. They won't remember them all, or get them right every time, but patience and perseverance should get you through:
1. Always say please and thank you.
Whether they're activities as small as giving you
r little one a snack, or them asking if they can play in the garden, always reinforce the importance of saying please and thank you. No matter how young your children are, you can't start enforcing this rule too early!
2. Table manners
When your tiny tots are just learning to eat at the table, start teaching them the manners you'd like them to have for the rest of their lives! Rules like not eating
with their mouths open, or not putting their elbows on the table, are good life lessons for your children to learn as soon as possible.
3. Play dates
When you're little ones go on play dates, or to birthday parties, remind them to thank their friends parents for having them over. If you aren't going to be attending the play date or event with your little one, ensure your little ones know they should treat their friends parents (and all grown-ups) with the same respect they treat you. 4. Birthday party etiquette
It's often said that kids go wild at birthday parties - all the sweet snacks and fun can make little ones get excited, and sometimes forget their manners. But no matter how excited your little one is on their birthday, there are some manners they shouldn't forget: to open their presents thoughtfully (not ripping off the paper, or tossing the present to one side as soon as they've seen it) and to say thank you for every gift, and to every attendee.
5. Mind the language
There will come a moment every parent dreads: the moment your little one swears. And then finds it funny! The worst thing you can do in this scenario is laugh. Let them know that you already know that word, you think it's unpleasant, not funny, and ask your little one not to use it again!
6. Don't be mean
Kids tease each other, and they find it funny. But this can sometimes go a step too far and lead to bullying. Make sure your little ones don't call others mean names, and don't make fun of anyone for any reason. Ganging up on someone else is cruel, not clever.
7. Excuse me!
Once your little ones have mastered saying please and thank you, teach them to say excuse me. It's the polite thing to say when you have to interrupt someone, or bump into somebody.
8. TMI!
There are some things that are too much information, and that your little ones shouldn't talk about in public! These include genitals, poo, nose picking, and all the other gory things that amuse kids!
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