NOKIA E 72 - REVIEW

Nokia E 72 is the latest model of the company. Nokia E72 is one of those handsets everybody is talking about long before their release. There may be nothing much to talk about - after all everyone knows what to expect of the Eseries and they have never let us down.There's no need to tell you the Nokia E72 walks and talks business. The big one though has greater responsibility to carry. We guess the E72 will not fear being judged against the best messengers in its class.

Key features:

    * Quad-band GSM support
    * 3G with HSDPA 10.2Mbps and HSUPA 2Mbps
    * Landscape 2.36" 16M-color display of QVGA resolution
    * Comfortable full QWERTY keypad
    * Optical trackpad on the D-pad
    * Symbian 9.3 OS, S60 UI with FP2
    * 600 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 128 MB of SDRAM
    * 5 megapixel auto focus camera with LED flash
    * Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP technology, DLNA support
    * Built-in GPS receiver, A-GPS support, digital compass
    * Accelerometer for turn-to-mute
    * 250 MB of internal memory, microSD expansion, ships with a 4GB card
    * Standard 3.5mm audio jack
    * Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP support and microUSB v2.0
    * FM radio with RDS
    * Remote Wipe
    * Great battery life
    * Office document editor (including MS Office 2007)
    * User-friendly Mode Switch for swapping two homescreen setups
    * Smart dialing
    * Full Flash support
    * Great audio output quality
    * Lifetime Nokia Messaging subscription

VETTAIKARAN - MOVIE REVIEW - HIT OF THEYEAR

Vijay playes the role of an auto driver in the movie. His role reminds us of superstar Rajinikanth, who played the role of an auto driver in the hit Baasha. Actress Anuskha, Arundhati fame, plays the role of a medical college student. Vettaikaran’s story is based in unwanted elements that needs to be removed from the society and the country. Who other than Vijay can fit in such a role? One by one he removes all those unwanted elements. Meanwhile he falls in love with Anushka, who comes from a middle class family. Both share a great chemistry, whether it’s fighting or romancing. Initially both fight every now and then, but finally they fall in love. Expectations are high and people are hoping that Illayathalapathy’ Vijay lives up to their expectations.The movie is directed by Babu Sivan and produced by M.Balasubramaniam, B.Gurunath Meiyappan. Vijay Anthony has taken care of the music for the movie.

Postives:
flow of d movie with awesome editing, vijay has tried acting after longtime, hero doesnt show off with many punch dialogues and dats y d mass kept in fight sequences worked well with silent vijay turning into fire !……i would rate babu sivan a step above heroine anushka….this guy has worked really hard, to make vijay win atlast !….director has given of all wat he can deliver as a debutant….the best part is, chemistry between director, hero and other artists in the movie has worked well ….. song sequences were kept in the best moments , such dat screenplay doesnt gets disturbed ….music director is another positive for dis movie…..
IMO….when babu sivan’s name was displayed, der was a BGM thalapathy thalapathy, dat was awesome work by vijay antony…

Negatives:
i dont know, y d hell they gave intro song to shobi master …..he has made a shitty crap out !……
villain role was not powerful to equal vijay !….villain pesardhukku badhilaa nariya yeppam vidraaru bow bow nu !….vijay should improve his acting skills when it comes to sentiments …..example is d cliamx, when he delivers dialogue to devaraj IPS about police profession, i was really waiting about when he is gonna finish it !!….it happened even in some scenes in middle !…vijay humour ah dialogue sonnaa work out aavudhu…avarukku serious dialogue or advice panna theriyala, he should improve dat, else he should drop dose scenes in upcoming movies !!

YOGI MOVIE REVIEW

Ameer is a slum-dweller who graduates from petty crimes to murder for better revenues. During one of his assignments, he makes way with a car and inadvertently bestowed with the ownership of a child. The child’s mother gets hurt in an accident after the car stealing and the reluctant Ameer is left with the custody of the toddler. It takes no time for him to abandon the kid in one of the street corners, but he holds himself back and brings the kid home for he had never forgiven himself for the loss of a life in a similar manner earlier in his life.
Ameer gets into the skin of a petty goon who gradually becomes a criminal, accidentally owning a baby. The razor sharp dialogues in his coarse voice accentuate his performance and the way he carries a repulsive past with him can be quite depressing for the viewer. His father character, played by journalist Devarajan, is impeccable. He metes out domestic violence at his wife, unapologetic about the death of his little daughter and uses his wife’s dead body to make money. Quite disconcerting and it doesn’t feel that Devarajan is a newcomer.

Another revelation in the movie is (actually there are two, another being Snehan who effortlessly portrays a mean thug) Madhumitha, playing the role of a single mother whose husband walks out on her. Her eyes speak volumes than actually her words and when she is forced to breast-feed the baby of a stranger, she becomes the epitome of motherhood. A picture of whatever little love is left in the world.Yogi is definitely not a time pass movie, it can be distressing. On the other hand, if you are looking for a heavy duty movie with some brilliant performances, try it. It wouldn’t hurt to see the darker side of human life once in a while. It tells you the tryst of happiness with life’s strange play of fate, when hope gets crushed.

RENIGUNTA - MOVIE REVIEW

Renigunta tells the story of 5 young men who are at large after having escaped from prison. They land up in Renigunta after their journey to Mumbai goes awry midway. They stay on as they find Renigunta a fertile ground for their activities which mainly consist of carrying out murders as per order. They are ruthless assassins who will kill anyone for a fee, it seems. But, how did they turn out to be the criminals that they are? That is where Renigunta can make people do some soul searching. The process of creating a criminal out of a very normal youngster is masterminded by the society; first by preferring to keep quiet when he needs help and then by hurriedly branding him as a criminal the moment he tries to raise a voice for himself. The process of a criminal’s evolution is told through the life of newcomer Johnny who is the son of a law abiding dutiful police officer who gets involved in a pretty dangerous case. Johnny’s dad’s conscientiousness costs him his life as well as his wife’s. Only Johnny is left alone. No one comes to his help, no one fights for justice and the frustrated and angry young man tries to wreak revenge. But, too small and too weak for the evil forces, he is branded as a criminal and put behind bars. Again, neither the law nor the society turns to help him. Labeled as a criminal and facing torture in jail, he finds refuge in a band of four young men who have already turned the corner and accepted lives on the wrong side of the law. The quintet sets off on the journey that takes them to Renigunta.The director (Paneerselvam) has delivered what he set out to give. He has not diluted the theme or deviated from it for commercial considerations. The amount of violence seems to be justified by the script; one cannot point out a place where it seems forced. Having said that, the A certificate is completely justified and the movie is certainly not for very young people or those who are looking for regular entertainers. It is dark and grim most of the time. Scenes are gory and at times can leave even men accustomed to such movies with a grimace.Technically the movie is adequate. Camerawork suits the mood of the movie for most parts while music does not find too much of a place in spite of a few songs in the film. Dialogues by Singampuli are definitely praiseworthy.

AJITH'S 50 TH FILM CONFIRMED - LATEST AND HOTTEST NEWS

Who will wield the megaphone for Ajith Kumar’s 50th film?

Finally the wait is over. The actor Ajith Kumar is constantly going through script works of 3 filmmakers, he has finalized to work with for 50th film.

After much discussion actor Ajith Kumar finalized the filmmaker for his 50th film. The Ultimate Star Ajith Kumar 50th film will be produced by Dayanidhi Azhagiri’s Cloud Nine Pictures.

Ajith is willing to cast Venkat Prabu as the director for his 50th film after Venkat Prabu completes ‘Goa’ with his favorite team Premji, Jai and Vaibhav, Which is Produced by Soundarya Rajinikanth, the movie is based on real life incidents and his earlier style of filmmaking is said to have attracted Ajith.

AJITH AND SHALINI IN SIDNEY SLADEN BIRTHDAY PARTY- HOT PICTURES

Chennai’s top designer, Sidney Sladen, held a big bash at the Taj Coromandel on November 21 to celebrate his birthday. A theme party, the guests had to be dressed like royalty from the Tudor period of British history.  Ajith and his wife Shalini, who never attends parties, made an exception for Sidney and came dressed in Tudor clothing. Trisha, Sangeetha, Ramya Krishnan, K.S.Ravikumar also attended the party.

INDIA REGISTERS 100 TH TEST MATCH WIN - NO 1 TEST TEAM

India won the test match today by an innings and144 runs against Srilanka. India records its 100 th test match win. Also India now moves to no:1 spot in world test cricket. India achieved their biggest victory against Sri Lanka and in the process clinched their 100th Test win on the fourth day of the second Test in Kanpur. India's previous best against their neighbors was a victory by an innings and 119 runs in 1994 and they bettered that record with ease today. Thilan Samaraweera hit an assured fifty to provide some resistance but it was always going to be just a matter of time before India wrapped up the game.The only question at the start of the day was how long Sri Lanka will delay the inevitable and though they looked to be positive, adding 149 runs in the first session, India kept picking up wickets at regular intervals. Samaraweera was involved in two fighting partnerships with Prasanna Jayawardene and Ajantha Mendis, which not only proved that the pitch wasn't bad but also showed the top order in poor light.
Samaraweera proceeded to stitch together a 61-run partnership with Prasanna who, much like in the first innings, flattered to deceive. He was looking good with his cuts and sweeps but was cleaned up by a fine off break from round the stumps from Harbhajan Singh. It drifted away and broke back in but Prasanna left a big bat-pad gap and was bowled. Muttiah Muralitharan indulged himself with a typical hit-and-giggle knock filled with slog sweeps but fell, going for yet another big hit.
Samaraweera, who then added 73 runs with a determined Ajantha Mendis to frustrate India, was rarely troubled during his stay, the highlight of which was a whippy on-drive to a delivery on off and middle stump line from Sreesanth. He has had a stellar 2009 and he played yet another pleasing knock. He rarely looked hurried, tackled the spinners and seamers well and unfurled many pleasing on drives. The caravan now moves to Mumbai for the third Test that starts on December 2.

ANJALI SPEAKS ABOUT THE LIVING LEGEND SACHIN TENDULKAR

"I first met him at the Mumbai airport when he returned from his first tour of England in 1990, after scoring his maiden Test ton. In fact, when I first saw him at the airport, I didn't even know who he was. It was purely by accident!" Anjali, who married Tendulkar in 1995, said. "I was there to pick up my mother and Sachin was arriving with the Indian team. That's where we saw each other for the first time... we had a courtship of five years and got married in 1995. We had got engaged a year before that in 1994 and that was in New Zealand," she said in a published interview."I think what he liked about me was that I knew nothing about cricket when I first met him. But then, me being me, I read everything about the game. I came to know all the fielding positions but he doesn't like me discussing cricket at home. But at times when he is low or upset, I do talk to him about cricket. Again, it's not the game but things related to it that we discuss," she said.

On whether Tendulkar's fame had come in the way of getting the simple pleasures like a movie, Anjali recalled how the batting great had to come in disguise to watch a movie during their courtship."... We had gone to see the movie Roja. I was studying medicine then and a couple of my friends planned. Sachin did try telling me that it would be difficult but I insisted that he come along. To make sure nobody recognised him, we even got him a beard. He wore specs as well and we went in late. We watched the first half of the film, but during the interval, Sachin dropped his specs and people immediately recognised him. It was a bit of disaster and we were forced to leave halfway," she told a newspaper in an interview. Anjali gave up her promising medical career to be Tendulkar's "biggest support" and after 14 years of marriage, she doesn't regret her decision one bit. "Though I loved every moment of my studying days and my days at the government hospital, it then came to a stage when I realised that I could not be married to Sachin and also have a full-time career. It wasn't possible because he depends on me for almost everything. It was my decision. I thought I should be at home with him and make everything perfect for him," she recalled.

"In his childhood, brother Ajit did everything for Sachin, sacrificing his own interests. I thought I should do the same. Besides, mine would not have been a 9 to 5 job. I'm a paediatrician, so if there's a patient calling me or someone admitted at odd hours, I have to make myself available", she said. "With Sachin not around and me with two kids at home, it wouldn't have been possible. I took a decision and I have never, ever regretted it," Anjali said. Tendulkar completes 20 years of international cricket on Sunday and Anjali said she still can't stop herself from getting tensed when he comes out to bat, so much so that she doesn't even get up to take a phone call when he is at the crease. "Actually, I have one particular spot in the house from where I can watch TV and also keep an eye on my Ganpati (Ganesha). I don't eat. I don't answer phones. I don't drink. I don't even move. I don't reply to any sms until he's out," she said.

Nineteen years of knowing the cricketer India worships, Anjali said she has learnt to deal with the pulls and pressures that come with being his better half. "For me, it's very easy because I've known Sachin for 19 years now. I understand him so well. So whether I am his girlfriend or his wife, it's the same thing, just an extension of that bond. I don't find it very difficult and I'm used to it. "Maybe, it's also because I've not known any other person in my life except Sachin. Of course, there are many challenges and difficulties to being his wife but the whole family, including my children, has learnt to deal with it," she said. But Anjali wishes that Tendulkar doesn't have to spend so much time away from his home and two young children.

VETTAIKARAN TO BE RELEASED ON DECEMBER 18TH - LATEST PICTURES

The wait is finally over for all vijay fans and the good news is that Vettaikaran will be roaring soon in the screens. Sun Pictures who has acquired Vettaikaran movie rights, has now confirmed that the film will hit screens during Christmas on December 18. Vettaikaran which has Vijay as well as Anushka in the direct function as well as presented by Sun Pictures will punch the screens on 18th December. Babu Shivan has bound for this achievement leaning film. M Balasubramaniam as well as Gurunath have produced this motion representation underneath the standard A V M Productions. The legend is on the subject of the hero who hunts the anti social fundamentals.

The accomplishment sequences in this motion picture will be a large amount vocal because of its modernization. Behind elongated time Salim Ghouse has donned the villain function in this movie. This motion picture has been awarded a U/ A Certificate by the Censor Board. Vettaikaran counting starts.....
Vettaikaran rocks!!!!!!

ICC WORLD CUP CRICKET 2011 SHEDULE

Group A: Australia, Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Canada and Kenya

Group B: India, South Africa, England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Ireland and Netherlands.

League

Sat 19       1st match - Bangladesh v India           Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur

Sun 20       2nd match - Sri Lanka v Canada        MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Sun 20       3rd match - New Zealand v Kenya      Venue TBC

Mon 21     4th match - Australia v Zimbabwe         Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad

Tue 22       5th match - England v Netherlands        Vidarbha Cricket Association, Nagpur

Wed 23      6th match - Pakistan v Kenya                Venue TBC

Thu 24       7th match - South Africa v West Indies   Feroz Shah Kotla, New Delhi

Fri 25        8th match - Australia v New Zealand       Vidarbha Cricket Association, Nagpur

Fri 25        9th match - Bangladesh v Ireland             Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur

Sat 26       10th match - Sri Lanka v Pakistan           Venue TBC

Sun 27       11th match - India v England                  Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Mon 28     13th match - Canada v Zimbabwe           Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground (old), Nagpur

Mon 28     12th match - West Indies v Netherlands   Feroz Shah Kotla, New Delhi

Mar-2011

Tue 01      14th match - Sri Lanka v Kenya      Venue TBC

Wed 02    15th match - England v Ireland        M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore

Thu 03      16th match - South Africa v Netherlands Punjab Cricket Association,Chandigarh

Thu 03      17th match - Pakistan v Canada     Venue TBC

Fri 04       19th match - Bangladesh v West Indies Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur

Fri 04      18th match - New Zealand v Zimbabwe Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad

Sat 05     20th match - Sri Lanka v Australia    Venue TBC

Sun 06     21st match - India v Ireland          M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore

Sun 06    22nd match - South Africa v England MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Mon 07   23rd match - Canada v Kenya Feroz Shah Kotla, New Delhi

Tue 08    24th match - Pakistan v New Zealand Pallekele, Kandy

Wed 09   25th match - India v Netherlands   Feroz Shah Kotla, New Delhi

Thu 10    26th match - Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe Pallekele, Kandy

Fri 11    27th match - West Indies v Ireland   Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Chandigarh

Fri 11      28th match - Bangladesh v England  Chittagong Divisional Stadium, Chittagong

Sat 12      29th match - India v South Africa   Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur

Sun 13     30th match - New Zealand v Canada  Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Sun 13     31st match - Australia v Kenya        M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore

Mon 14   33rd match - Bangladesh v Netherlands  Chittagong Divisional Stadium, Chittagong

Mon 14   32nd match - Pakistan v Zimbabwe      Pallekele, Kandy

Tue 15    34th match - South Africa v Ireland     Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Wed 16   35th match - Australia v Canada       M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore

Thu 17     36th match - England v West Indies    MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Fri 18       38th match - Ireland v Netherlands      Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Fri 18        37th match - Sri Lanka v New Zealand   Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Sat 19       39th match - Pakistan v Australia        R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Sat 19        40th match - Bangladesh v South Africa  Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur

Sun 20       41st match - Zimbabwe v Kenya        Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Sun 20       42nd match - India v West Indies    MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai



Wed 23     1st Quarter Final - TBD v TBD    Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur

Thu 24       2nd Quarter Final - TBD v TBD     R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Fri 25       3rd Quarter Final - TBD v TBD        Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur

Sat 26      4th Quarter Final - TBD v TBD      Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad

Tue 29      1st Semi Final - TBD v tbd             R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Wed 30    2nd Semi Final - TBD v TBD       Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Chandigarh



Apr-2011

Sat 02         The Final - TBD v TBD      

SCHOOLS DECLARED LEAVE IN TAMILNADU AND PONDICHERRY TODAY-BHARATHIYAR UNIVERSITY EXAMS POSTPONED

Rains are getting severe in TamilNadu because of  low pressures in the Bay Bengal. In chennai more than 17 cm of rain has been recorded. Even in the South rains are severe for the past two days.Many low lying areas are flooded and the people have been moved to safer places. TamilNadu Government has declared leave for schools today . Schools in nilgiris, theni, karaikal, trichy, tiruvannamalai, kanayakumari,ooti, coimbatore, ramanathapuram, dindigul, tirupur, sivagangaihave been declared leave tomorrow by the TamilNadu Government. The Pondicherry Government also has declared leave for all schools and colleges today in pondicherry. Bharathiyar University has also declared leave today. Tha colleges affiliated to this university also has been declared leave. The exams are expected to be postponed on a later date.Due to heavy rains in ooty, 8 people have been reported to be dead.

SACHIN 17000 AND STILL GOING

Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar rated his 175 against Australia here Thursday as one of the best knocks of his career. Tendulkar scored 175 off 141 ball, enroute to his record 17,168 runs, but couldn't prevent India from losing the fifth ODI to Australia by three runs. 'I thought we started off really well then lost wickets. Suresh (Raina) and I had a good partnership but in the end, it was disappointing. The pressure to keep scoring runs was there and we took it very close. But I feel it was one of my best knocks,' said Tendulkar, who was adjudged as the Man of the Match. The batting maestro praised Raina for playing a strokefilled run-a-ball that got India close while chasing 351 to win. On his personal milestone of crossing 17,000 runs, Tendulkar said: 'I care about playing for India, it's a passion and I have been absoloutely honoured to play for India so long.'
Australian captain Ricky Ponting also applauded Tendulkar for playing one of the best knocks in his 20-year-old career. 'It was one of the amazing games and certainly one of the best innings ever from Sachin. Sachin didn't play many bad shots today!

Former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad today lavished praise on batting great Sachin Tendulkar and said the young cricketers in the sub-continent should follow his example if they are serious about carving out a career in cricket.Miandad was all praise for the Tendulkar, who completed 17,000 ODI runs in the fifth one-day international against Australia at Hyderabad today."I think the way Tendulkar has handled his career and lasted for so long, keeping his passion for runs alive, is a lesson for budding young cricketers in Pakistan and India," Miandad said."Youngsters should adopt Tendulkar as their role model if they want to progress in the sport," he added.Miandad said he admired the way Tendulkar had kept his hunger alive for runs despite having such a long career.

TAMILNADU GOVT. DECLARES LEAVE FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES TODAY (6/11/09)

Due to two low pressures in the Bay of Bengal Tamilnadu receives heavy rainfall. Trichy, tuticorin (thoothukudi),velankanni and other states in the south receives very heavy  rainfall from the past 24 hours. In chennai it has been  raining continuously from the previous day night. The Meteorological Dept. has predicted very heavy heavy rainfall in Tamilnadu for the next 24 hours. So the TN Govt. has declared leave for schools and colleges in trichy, tuticorin, velankanni, thiruvallur, kancheepuram, pudukottai, ramanathapuram, tirunelveli. Even in chennai, the mayor announced leave for  municipality schools

NOKIA E71- FEATURES, PRICE, SUPPORTING FORMATS AND ANTIVIRUS

Nokia  E71 is the successor of E61 and E61i but has very good form factor compared to both of it’s predecessors.E71 is a slimmest QWERTY phone from Nokia .It is one of the best phone which provides both business and entertainment features into it.It’s design has removed any doubt in the craftmanship from Nokia. It has slim , sleek ,and stylish design with robust build quality.It has all the wireless features a phone can have (including 3G) and also the battery life is very very good.It is one of the best smart-phone at a very competitive price.It comes fully equipped for easy-to-install and easy-to-use professional and personal email using Microsoft Exchange.The Nokia E71 has a large battery backup of around 10 hours. The Nokia E71 costs in India for Rs.16,300 and is available at all major mobile stores

It has following main features:

• Quad-band GSM support
• 3G with HSDPA 3.6Mbps support
• 2.36-inch 16M color display of QVGA resolution
• Comfortable full QWERTY keypad
• Convenient business-minded shortcut keys
• Symbian 9.2 OS, S60 UI with FP1 (topped with some FP2 goodies)
• 369 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 128 MB of SDRAM
• Wi-Fi
• Built-in GPS receiver, A-GPS
• 3.15 megapixel auto focus camera with LED flash
• 110 MB of internal memory, microSD expansion, ships with a 2GB card
• Slimmest smartphone to-date, slimmest Wi-Fi and/or GPS handset to-date
• Stainless steel casing
• Standard 2.5mm audio jack
• Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP support
• microUSB v2.0
• FM radio
• Remote Wipe
• Provider-independent VoIP support
• Infrared port
• Great battery life
• Office document editor

.Comparison of Nokia E63 Vs Nokia E71

• The newly announced E63 lacks GPS whereas the E71 has the GPS feature.
• The newly announced E63 has 2 megapixel camera(no autofocus) whereas the Nokia E71 has 3.2 megapixels camera(autofocus)
• The Nokia E63 has more plastic colured body as opposed to the metal body of E71.The front is a metallic-finish, whilst the back cover is a soft-touch finish – both attract far few fingerprints than the E71’s.
• The E63 is nearly identical in dimensions to the E71 except for the depth – the E63 is around 1.5 times the depth of the E71.
• The E63 has a 3.5mm jack on top versus the E71’s 2.5mm jack on the side.  This appears to be the first E-series to have a standard headphone socket – something normally saved for N-series.
• The E63 has no side buttons for volume or voice recording.  It’s also missing the E71’s IR window.
• The E63 has a revised keyboard layout, adding a ‘/’ button on the lower row, shortening the space bar.
• The E63 appears to have a slightly smaller dimension screen although it is the same 320 by 240 pixels as the E71.
• The E63 does not support HSDPA data in all models.
• The E63 has the same 110 MB internal memory, but is shipped without an additional memory card (although a slot to add one is present).
• The E63 adds a flashlight function that allows the camera’s LED flash to be used as a torch.
• The E63 lacks the E71’s faux-leather slip case.

TOP 10 TAMIL HEROINES(ACTRESS) FOR THE YEAR 2009

1. TAMANNAH (AYAN, PADIKATHAVAN)

2. SHREYA (KANTHASAMY, THORANAI)

3. NAYANTHARA  (VILLU, AADHAVAN)

4. PRIYAMANI (NINAITHAALE INIKUM, AARUMUGAM)

5. TRISHA (SARVAM)

6. NAMITHA (JAGANMOGINI)

7. SANA KHAN (SILAMBATTAM)

8. SINDHU MENON (EERAM)

9. SARANYA (PERAANMAI)

10. AKSHAYA (PERAANMAI)

TOP 10 ENGINEERING COLLEGES IN CHENNAI- TOP 10 RANKINGS

1. MIT

2. SSN

3. PRINCE S.V.P.E

4. SRM

5. SVCE

6.PANIMALAR

7. CRESCENT

8. HINDUSTAN

9. JEPPIAR

10. MNM JAIN

NOKIA E63 - FEATURES, PRICES, SUPPORTING FORMATS AND ANTIVIRUS

Nokia has officially launched the latest smartphone “Nokia E63″, designed for people who need to manage their business and personal lives equally well. The Nokia E63 is announced as the mass market messaging device at affordable price. The E63 resembles the Nokia E71 model in design and in most of the features.It is actually can be called “low-end” E71. Alongside a full QWERTY keyboard, Nokia E63 also features:

•  Symbian S60, version 3.1
• 2.36-inch TFT display screen with 16 million colors and 320×240 pixel
• Quad band GSM connectivity (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz)
• 3G (In some models)
•  Wi-Fi
• HTML browser
•  Email
•  Nokia Maps
•  Files on Ovi
•  Bluetooth 2.0
•  miniUSB 2.0
•  A 3.5mm headset jack
•  Music player
•  FM radio with RDS
•  A 2 MP camera (no autofocus)
•  110MB of internal memory
•  MicroSD & MicroSDHC card support, up to 8GB
•  126 grams
•  113 x 59 x 13 mm

Some people are thinking it as just a “plastic version” of the Nokia E71 but that is not so.

HOW TO PREPARE CHICKEN BRIYANI- RECIPE

Ingredients:

• 1 kg Chicken (pieces)
• 500 gm Basmati Rice (washed and soaked for 30 min)
• 4 tbsp Garam Masala (whole)
• 4 tsp Garam Masala Powder

• 50 gm Butter

• 4 tsp Garlic (chopped)

• 1 cup Onions (sliced)

• 4 tsp Ginger (chopped)

• 3 tsp Red Chili Powder

• 1 tbsp Coriander Powder

• 5 tbsp Oil

• 2 tsp Turmeric Powder

• 2 cup Curd (yogurt)

• 3/4 cup Tomato (chopped)

• 4 Bay Leaves

For the marinade :


• 1-1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• 2 tsp Ginger (chopped)
• 2 tsp Garlic (chopped)
• 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder
• 1 tsp Turmeric Powder

• 1 cup Yoghurt

• Salt

For garnishing:


• 1/2 gm Saffron (dissolved in 1/2 cup milk)
• 2 tbsp Rose Water

How to make Chicken Biryani:


• Put all the ingredients of the marinade in a bowl and mix well.
• Add chicken pieces to it and leave for an hour.
• Now boil water, add 1/2 of the whole garam masala, bay leaf, and rice in it.
• Cook the rice until 3/4 th is done, drain and keep it aside.

• Heat oil in a thick bottomed pan and add remaining whole garam masala.

• Allow it to crackle, add sliced onions and cook it till light golden brown.
• Add 1 tsp of the remaining garam masala and all the remaining ingredients.
• Cook for 5 minutes, combine marinated chicken with it.
• Cook until chicken is tender.
• Place alternate layers of chicken and rice.
• Now sprinkle saffron, remaining garam masala powder and butter in between the layers and on the top.
• Carefully end it with the rice layer topped with saffron & rose water.
• Cover and seal it with an aluminum foil.
• Cook it further on low flame for 10-12 minutes.
• Chicken Biryani is ready to serve.
 

JAGANMOGINI- MOVIE REVIEW

Jaganmohini is the remake of veteran Vittalacharya’s horror-comedy of the same name. Remaking cult classics isn’t really a bad idea, but what made the original Jaganmohini tick was its imaginative plot premise and the visual effects, done with very modest technical advancements available during the seventies. The latest version that has Namitha in the quintessential-ghost-with-an-unrequited-love role, however, lacks the required finesse to hold your attention and with a choppy screenplay the movie ends up more comic than horror. That’s not to mention, we also have Vadivelu in the cast with less than desired results. The story, as we all know, feels like it’s taken straight out of the Amar Chitra Katha series. Namitha gets murdered for having fallen in love with a prince. Despite her death, she seeks the love of her life, the prince, Raja. However, the prince also has a suitable bride, Nila, within the family. To win Raja over, Namitha also must fight an evil sorcerer, Kota Srinivasa Rao, who sets out to capture the prince for his human-sacrifice that will bestow colossal powers upon him. That is Jaganmohini’s plot in a nutshell. There’s also the wicked prince from the neighboring state Riyaz Khan, his father Bala Singh and Vadivelu, who plays Namitha’s brother.

If not anything, the plot has immense scope to amuse kids, but falls short with only a few visual effect scenes promising to hold attention – like the one in which Namitha attacks the village after taking a water form. Namitha’s fans might enjoy her in a full-fledged role where she gets to rule the screen for the major part of the movie. With her enormous frame, she does a neat job of a ghost – no pun intended, of course. The climax would have suited the seventies, but since we have evolved so much over the past 30 something years, it looks and feels so preposterous. It’s even doubtful that your kid might like that kind of lame climax. The N. K. Vishwanathan directed Jaganmohini is neither spooky nor amusing. Even if you are a die-hard Namitha fan, don’t be surprised if you become incensed towards the end of the movie, for she’s all over it.

MUTTON CHUKKA RECIPE

Ingredients:

• Mutton – ½ kg (chopped in to small pieces)
• Chillie powder – 2 tsp
• Dhania powder – 3 tsp
• Sombu – ½ tsp
• Curry leaves – a hand full
• Whole Red chillies – 6-10 nos
• Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
• Cinnamon (pattai) – 2 piece
• Clove (karambu) – 2 nos
• Ginger garlic paste – 2 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Oil - 3-5 table spoons ( required quantity)

 

Methods 

• Wash the mutton. After that add chillie powder, turmeric powder, dhania powder, salt to the mutton and mix well.
• Heat oil in a pan add sombu, pattai, karambu, red chillies, curry leaves, then add the Marinated mutton and fry well i.e till it is roasted dry. Note: dont let it burnt.

 

 

 

YAMAHA FAZER 2009- FEATURES AND PRICES

This bike is powered by the same Air Cooled 153cc 2 Valve refined mill from the FZ series which produces a peak power output of 14 Ps at 7500 rpm and a peak torque output of 14 Nm which comes at an early 6000 rpm. The engine feels stress free even after continuous journeys and performs at its best under long rides.Fazer series the world over are known for their touring capabilities and this bike is just the smallest DNA of the same. With the inclusion of a beautifully crafted dual tone aerodynamic front quarter fairing, which can easily be called as the best front fairing in India currently, this bike sure grabs a lot of attention and has loads of road presence. The cowl and the visor is wind tunnel tested which protects the rider from heavy wind blasts and also makes sure that the bike is well planted even on those windy days especially on long open highways.The bike sports fiery looking twin headlamps of 35 Watt each and a well placed pilot cum parking lamp in between. A noted flaw (an intended one) is that only one light can be illuminated at a time, left for dipper and right one for upper, quite contrary to even the YZF R15, on which both headlamps are on when on upper.

The bike has a more relaxed seating posture thanks to a little lifted handlebar which prevents fatigue and aids to the comfort for the backbone making it more comfortable for highway riding. The bike also carries the mid-ship muffler of the FZ series which concentrates weight close to the center of gravity for enhancing the control of the bike on high speed cruising. Paint job is top notch and the fit and finish exuberates typical Yamaha quality.The bike comes loaded with India’s fattest and grippiest rear MRF radial tyre (140/60-17) mated with a 100/80-17 for the front for acute cornering and solid grip on any type of tarmac.The bike is also loaded with a 7 step adjustable Monocross suspension of the FZ series which aids to the stability of the bike in a huge way and makes the bike a potent and stable performer. Yamaha has done away with the two tone seat cover for the Fazer. The bike now sports a carbon pattern all black seating skin and the seating is cushioned adequately to give one of the better and comfortable long rides.

The bike also gets the All Digital speedo console which Yamaha calls as Full Liquid Crystal Display which has a tachometer, speedometer, apart from the regular tripmeter and indicator lights. The yellow backlit display looks awesome especially during nights with and with the visor hindering direct sunlight; it is also sufficiently visible during daylight.Remember, it’s the looks that deceive; otherwise, if you look at it as a 150 cc engine, the power is adequate and does its job well. The lack of power is more evident because of an increase of 4 kilograms which make the bike a 141 kg monster. All this comes at a price tag of an expensive Rs. 80,741 on road Chennai. The bike would be available in four color options – Electric Blue, Midnight Black, Lava Red and Flaming orange. Black easily stands out of all the color options and the bike is a treat to watch in full black clothes.

PEACH MANGO AQUAFINA FLAVOUR REVIEW

Anyone who enjoys peach and mango will be a fan of this variety of Aquafina Flavor Splash. Although the water tastes mainly like peach, there is a subtle hint of mango in this bottled drink. It is accurate to real fruit flavors though, which is very rare among flavored water. The best thing about this flavored water by Aquafina is that in comparison to other varieties of flavored water, it is not too sweet to be enjoyed. Aquafina Flavor Splash in peach mango tastes very natural.

Aquafina Flavor Splash is not a significant source of nutrients. It is also fairly healthy for you in comparison to many other beverages that you could be consuming. There are 0 calories, 0 grams of total fat, 0 grams of total carbohydrates, and 0 grams of protein. There are 65 mg of sodium, however. While Aquafina Flavor Splash in peach mango is much healthier than other types of beverages that you would normally drink, it is important to remember that everything should only be consumed in moderation. Since there is sodium in this water, you should not replace regular bottled water with it. It should be consumed as a treat.

It is important to keep in mind that the price of Aquafina Flavor Splash varies widely according to retailer, but is comparable to many of the other well known bottled water brands. Many stores will offer coupons and discounts for this flavored water. Aquafina Flavor Splash comes in 16.9 fl oz bottles. At most retailers, you can buy the bottles of Aquafina Flavor Splash individually or in a case of twenty-four.

If you’re not a huge fan of peach or mango flavors, it is important to keep in mind that these are not your only options when it comes to Aquafina Flavor Splash. Some of the other flavors that are available for you to choose from include grape, wild berry, lemon, strawberry kiwi, and raspberry. No matter what fruity flavor it is that you enjoy, it is likely that there is an Aquafina Flavor Splash flavored water which is suitable to your needs.

PALLAVAN EXPRESS DETAILS- DEPARTURE, TIMING AND FARE

Pallavan Express runs between Chennai Egmore Railway Station and Tiruchirapalli Junction Railway Station. Both stations are located in Tamil Nadu. (The train commemorates the ancient Kingdom of Pallavas in Tamil Nadu.) Main towns on the way are Srirangam, Ariyalur, Virudhachalam, Chengalpattu and Tambaram. The train operates daily and covers a distance of 336 km. A/C chair car and sleeper class coaches are available.

Train number 2605: Chennai to Tiruchirapalli, leaves Chennai at 15:30 hrs.

Train number 2606: Tiruchirapalli to Chennai, leaves Tiruchirapalli at 06:30 hrs.

Base fare:

Class CC – Rs 372.00

Class 2S – Rs 112.00

FEATURES OF SONY CYBERSHOT W190

The new digital camera doesn't compromise on class-leading picture quality and easy-to-use features. A high resolution of 12.1 effective megapixels ensures crisp, detail-packed enlargements to A3 size and beyond. Pristine picture quality is further enhanced by the high-quality 3x optical zoom lens.Smart zoom boosts maximum magnification to a frame-filling 18x for even more dramatic close-ups. The Sony W190 also offers a generously-sized 2.7” Clear Photo LCD screen for a bright, clear view of images and quick confirmation of camera settings. The improved Face Detection recognises up to 8 faces in a scene, fine-tuning focus and exposure for better-looking portraits. For even happier people pictures, Smile Shutter automatically takes a picture when your subject smiles.

SteadyShot image stabilisation reduces the effects of camera shake when you’re shooting handheld. A special shooting mode boosts sensitivity to ISO 3200, letting you freeze moving subjects with faster shutter speeds or capture atmospheric interiors without flash. This year's colourful range of CyberShot cameras from Sony gives you so much more. With the Sony CyberShot W190 you will stand out from the crowd with a slim and elegant look. Grab amazing images with smart features like a big LCD screen, Smile Shutter and Movie Recording. With the new Sony CyberShot W190 it’s all in the detail.

Sony Cybershot DSC-W190 features

• Effective Pixels : 12.1 megapixels

• Sensor : 1 / 2.33 type Super HAD CCD

• Lens : Sony camera lens

• Zoom : 3x Optical Zoom

• ISO : 3200

• Face Detection function : Yes

• Smile shutter function : Yes

• LCD Display : 2.7” Clear Photo LCD

• Camera battery Life : 145 mins

• Image stabiliser : SteadyShot

• Camera colours : Silver, Black, Red

BLACK NECKED STORKS

Storks are very large birds with long, slender necks and legs. The Jabiru has a broad black stripe on its wings, head, neck and tail. The rest of the plumage is white. The legs are pale red and their black bill is long and pointed. The eye colour of females and males is different. Males are brown-eyed and females are yellow-eyed. Black-necked Storks are carnivores and eat fish, frogs, large crustaceans and insects. Jabirus use their bills like swords to impale or snatch prey from the water.

When looking for a mate, the male constructs a nest to try to attract a female. Breeding pairs stay together for a number of years, sometimes even for life. When the young hatch, they are naked and helpless and are taken care of by both parents for several weeks. Habitat destruction through the filling in of wetlands and swamps is a threat to the Black-necked Stork population.The Australian Wetlands is home to a wide-range of water birds. You can see the Jabiru and many other birds in this naturalistic setting.These storks are found in northern and eastern australia.

HYUNDAI I20-PRICING,FEATURES AND DIFFERENT MODELS

Hyundai i10 is doing great after its debut in India, now Hyundai India is coming up with another small car called "Hyundai i20". Hyundai i10 targets A segment customer, all new Hyundai i20 will target B or B+ segment customers. Hyundai i20 has been developer under codename "PB" which will replace current Hyundai Getz globally but not in india. Hyundai i20 will positioned above Hyundai Getz. Hyundai i20 had been designed especially to meet the european cunsumers. Since Hyundai India is shifting its small car plant from Korea to India, Hyundai India will offer all new Hyundai i20 as a bonus to the Indian Customers. Hyundai India already introduced Hyundai Santro which is known as Hyundai Atos globally followed by i10 and Getz. All new Hyundai i20 will line up the series soon. 30% of the Hyundai production will be done from Chennai plant only by 2009.

Hyundai i20 is a hatchback which is inspired by premium hatchback Hyundai i30 which is launched in korea and europe and doing great. Hyundai i20 front is designed with a low slung grille, good large headlamps and cool sporty round fog lamps. The steep raked wind screen which flows smoothly and then it merges with a novel tail section. Hyundai i20 have a upright tailgate which means more boot space for luggage too. Interiors are really of the top notch with really high quality plastics used in it. Hyundai i20 is very much flexible seating very much similar to Hyundai i10. Hyundai i20 will offer more space than from the spacious Hyundai Getz.

The i20 is powered by the same 1.2 Litre Kappa engine as the smaller i10. The engine develops a maximum power of 8o PS @ 5000 rpm and maximum torque of 114 Nm @ 4000 rpm. i20 will be one of the largest and most spacious hatchback in its segment. The car stands 3940mm in length, 1710mm wide and 1505mm tall. The wheelbase is a sedan like generous 2525mm which means plenty of room at the back to stretch your legs even when seated behind a 6+ foot driver. The car is available in a total of 7 colors - Crystal White, Black Diamond, Sleek Silver, Silky Beige, Sparkle Blue, Berry Red, Dark Gray Metalic.

The prices are as follows:

Hyundai i20 Magna: Rs. 4,79,900

Hyundai i20 Asta: Rs. 5,59,000

Hyundai i20 Asta (O): Rs. 5,81,900

NOKIA 5130 EXPRESS MUSIC- FEATURES, PRICES, ANTIVIRUS AND SUPPORTING FORMATS

Nokia 5130 XpressMusic was designed for music lovers with an advanced music player, integrated camera and a host of music sharing options.

Key Features :

• 2.0? QVGA (320×240 pixels) LCD display


• 256k colorsVideo


• VGA recording and playbackMusic


• mp3 AAC, eAAC, eAAC+, MP3, Midi, WMA, WAMR, MXMFImaging


• 2 mega pixel camera with 4x digital zoomMemory


• 30MB Internal plus 1GB microSD includedConnectivity


• MicroUSB


• Bluetooth 2.0


• Operating System: Symbian OS Series 40


• Available Security Products:No available resources at this time.


• It supports only .jar and .jad files


• antivirus can be installed in the .jar formats.


• simple to operate and battery backup lasts for more than a day and cost of the mobile is Rs.5200

UNNAI POL ORUVAN MOVIE REVIEW......

In simple words, ‘Unnai Pol Oruvan’ can be regarded as ‘Better than the best’. It’s because, the remake version seems to be much stupendous than the original ‘A Wednesday’. Of course, the biggest highlighting feature is that Kamal Haasan hasn’t let any changes to the script including the film’s duration (that exactly goes with 100mins). Fine! Let’s not get ourselves dragged with the analysis and you can just take a glimpse over the story… ‘Unnai Pol Oruvan’ is a story that revolves around a calamitous day where the entire city is shook with a single call from that starts off the thriller drama. A stranger over the top of under-construction building’s terrace makes a call to city commissioner (Mohan Lal) stating that he has planted bombs at various parts of the city. Nothing seems to be a serious issue for commissioner as he presumes it to be a crank call. But things start rolling ahead topsy-turvily when the stranger reasserts about his powerfulness by ensuring that he has placed 3kgs of RDX bomb at a police station.

Now, it’s up to city commissioner for settling down the backbreaking task. Well, the stranger wants to release 4 most wanted terrorists held as prisoners by the government or else he would blast the entire city. Since, it’s too difficult to go around the city and detonate the bombs, the police department has to go flexible over the stranger’s offer. But when the terrorists are released, there’s something more shocking for the cops and as well the audiences. Firstly, when it comes to analyzing the performance, everyone in the screens have excelled with top-notching performance. Hats off to Kamal Haasan! Unlike his previous films, where he delineates himself in prominent role overshadowing others, he has likely delivered an unparalleled endeavor. Mohan Lal is ‘wordlessly stupendous’ and he keeps you engrossing all throughout the show. As a matter of fact, he has got more importance than Kamal Haasan, who sweeps us off on our senses in climax portion. Be it Anuja Iyer as a journalist or a frustrated cop Ganesh Venkatram: they’ve just lived under the skin of characterizations.

I would like to appreciate Mr. Kamal Haasan having made a mind-boggling statement in climax portions. As a media professional, I had just felt disappointed when most of the Tamil TV Channels failed to showcase the depth of 26/10 attack in Mumbai. Precisely, when he mentioned the same part, I could just reflect myself over the screens. And that’s the victory of this film as everyone, each and every audiences seated before the screens would doubtlessly reflect themselves as well whose hearts are brimmed with millions of unanswered questions in the society. Indeed, Kamal Haasan brings his real life experience of his name missing in ‘voting list’ as he claims him as an invisible man. Shruthi Haasan fails to deliver better background score while the cinematography is best. Dialogues are so touching as they keep winning applauses on each and every line. When it comes to Chakri, there’s nothing much to appreciate him as he has just copycatted the exact version. Excuse us Chakri! We would surely welcome you with best verdicts from your next film if it isn’t a remake. Possibly, we have analyzed ‘Unnai Pol Oruvan’ in both technical and narrative aspects. But then, how about the film’s business at box office? It’s not at all a big issue. With a long Ramzan weekend for next 4 days, both Kamal Haasan and UTV Motion Pictures are sure to fill their sacs with the profit money more than they could’ve expected.

Banner: Raj Kamal Productions, UTV Motion Pictures
Production: Kamal Haasan, Ronnie Screwvala
Direction: Chakri
Star-casts: Mohan Lal, Kamal Haasan, Santhanabharathi, Anuja Iyer, Ganesh Venkatram and others
Music: Shruthi Haasan

DYANALINGAM MEDITATION SPOT AT COIMBATORE

The Dhyanalinga Multi - Religious Temple situated at Vellingiri foothills about 30kms from Coimbatore is very much a part of this glorious tradition. Dhyanalinga was consecrated by Sadhguru Jaggi, Vasudev, a realized Master, Mystic and Yogi, after three years of intense process of prana prathista. Measuring 13' 9'', Dhyanalingam is the largest mercury based live Linga in the world. It does not require minutes within the sphere of Dhyanalinga is enough to make even those unaware of meditation to experience a state of deep meditativeness and feel the divine energy that overflows from this glorious form. The free spanning dome that enshrines the Dhyanalingam measures 77' in diameter and is the largest of its kind in the world. This divine instrument radiates seven different qualities on seven different days of the week by which one can derive various benefits.

Set amidst the dense forests at the foothills of the Velliangiri Mountains, is the Dhyanalinga Yogic Temple, the first of its kind to be completed in over 2000 years. Created by a profound mystic and yogi, it embodies the distilled essence of yogic science. This powerful meditative space does not ascribe to any particular faith or belief system nor does it require any ritual, prayer, or worship. "Just sitting silently for a few minutes within the sphere of Dhyanalinga is enough to make even those unaware of meditation experience a state of deep meditativeness" - Sadhguru. Experience the pleasant feeling guys!!!!

NINAITHALE INIKUM- MOVIE REVIEW

Classmates, the Malayalam blockbuster comes to Tamil as Ninaithale Inikkum directed by debutant G N R Kumaravelan, son of the legendary director G N Rangarajan. Adhering to the original format mostly, Kumaravelan has done a decent job in this Gemini Film Circuit production venture. Prithviraj (who featured in the original version as well), Sakthi Vasu, Priya Mani and Anuja Iyer (Sivi fame) are one set of friends in a college while Karthik Kumar and Lollu Sabha Jeeva are in the rival gang. Prithviraj meets Priya Mani on the first day of college and it is love at first sight for him but he never divulges his love to her. Karthik, on the other hand is a rich brat, interested in a girl but when his feelings are not reciprocated, he forces the girl to love him. Prithvi intervenes in favor of the girl that sets the ball rolling for bitter acrimony between the men. Meanwhile Prithvi’s popularity graph soars in the college, thanks to his pro-student activities which irk Karthik who is on the look out for a suitable opportunity to bring Prithvi down. Further interesting events mark the rest of the film wherein there are some surprise twists in the love angle revealed only in the denouement.

Prithvi scores in his performance and proves he is after all an experienced artist. Ninaithale Inikkum will be a significant milestone in his film career. Among the other members, Karthik dazzles. He has exploited the given minimal situations to his credit and heaps applause. Testimony of his Evam experience indeed! Priya Mani takes some time to thaw and becomes normal in the second half. Sakthi understands his role and delivers. K Bhagyaraj as Sakthi’s dad is apt. Screen play has been dealt with a touch of maturity. Balasubramanian gets plaudits for his beautiful work with the camera. Vijay Antony’s music is appreciable especially in the ‘Azhagai Poothade’ number. In many places he has let silence speak which is praiseworthy. In some way or the other audience is bound to relate to the film especially the college days. The director who chose to convey sorrow intensely could have extended similar treatment to happiness also which would have hastened the first half.

Starring: Prithviraj, Sakthi, Karthik Kumar, Priyamani, Anuja Iyer, Jeeva, Bhagiyaraj
Direction: G N R Kumaravelan
Music: Vijay Anthony
Production: Gemini Film Circuit

KIRSTEN URGES INDIA TO TARGET NO:1 SPOT- SACHIN MAKES HIS COMEBACK

India plays its first match against New Zealand in the tri series, tomorrow in srilanka. India will rock as Master batsman Sachin Tendulkar makes his comeback in the tournament. Coach Gary Kirsten has urged his players to focus on becoming the top one-day side, which they can do by winning every match in the one-day tri-series in Sri Lanka. New Zealand and hosts Sri Lanka are the other teams in the event ending on Monday, a warm-up ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy starting in Kirsten's native South Africa on Sept. 22. "We've set our goals for the next eight months on what we want to achieve but one of them is to become the best cricket team in the world," he said before the team's departure on Wednesday. "We are headed that way and we are very excited."

Second-ranked India can overtake South Africa, one rating point ahead, if they win all the games in Sri Lanka.
However, India will be without explosive opener Virender Sehwag and bowling spearhead Zaheer Khan. Both are recovering after shoulder surgery and will be sidelined until after the Champions Trophy. India, as holders, were knocked out in the first round of the Twenty20 World Cup in England, although they won a low key one-day series against hosts West Indies before taking a break. Their main worry is finding the ideal opening partner for Gautam Gambhir. "We are not sure about the combination," Kirsten said. "But obviously, missing Sehwag is huge, he is a high quality player." He welcomed back Rahul Dravid, the 36-year-old batsman who last played a one-dayer in October 2007 but has been recalled for the Champions Trophy after young team mates fell to short-pitched bowling at the Twenty20 World Cup.

HARBHAJAN SINGH PUNCHED A TELEVISION CAMERAMAN

Indian bowler Harbhajan Singh spun into fresh controversy on Wednesday after angrily punching a hand-held television camera after the cameraman brushed against him while filming. Indian television channels showed 29-year-old Harbhajan, the central figure in two on-pitch rows in the last two years, hit the camera after the Camera man pushed forward while the player was retrieving luggage from a car at Bangalore airport. India's second most successful bowler has often come under the spotlight for the wrong reasons.

Last year he was initially found guilty of racially abusing Australian all rounder Andrew Symonds before the charge was downgraded on appeal to using abusive language. A few months later he was suspended for slapping bowler Shanthakumaran Sreesanth during a domestic Twenty20 league match. There was no comment from the cricket board or Harbhajan, who was on his way to Sri Lanka for a one-day series. The camers edge was hooding bhajji and so in anger he punched the camera man. This is Quite natural and every individual aill respond in the same way as bhajji did.

SRI SATHYA SAI HEART HOSPITAL

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80 PEOPLE DIE AFTER RAJASEKHARA REDDY'S DEATH

More than 80 people across Andhra Pradesh have died of shock or committed suicide after the death of their chief minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy, prompting his MP son Y S Jagannathan Reddy to appeal to his late father's admirers to be patient and brave. "I appeal to all of you to be patient and be brave in this hour of tragedy. He (YSR) wanted to see a smile on the faces of all and if you resort to such things (suicide) this will hurt him," said Jaganmohan, trying to hard to control his tears. "I request you not to commit suicide," said Jaganmohan, who was elected to Lok Sabha from Kadapa in recent elections and is being seen by many as the next chief minister.

The appeal before the camera was telecast on all Telugu television channels. Telugu television channels estimated that 77 people died of shock on hearing the news of their leader's death in a horrific air crash Thursday or committed suicide, unable to bear the loss. Most of those who died of shock were watching news of YSR's death on television. This is the first time in the state's history that such a large number of people have died over the death of any political leader.
YSR, as the late leader was popularly known, has surpassed in death the popularity of actor and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) founder N.T. Rama Rao who died in 1996.

A large number of those who died of shock included young supporters of YSR and the beneficiaries of the various welfare schemes launched by him in the last five years. They suffered a cardiac arrest following the news of the chief minister's death in the helicopter crash. The deaths were reported from 19 out of 23 districts in the state. In the coastal district of West Godavari, six people died of shock and four committed suicide. "YSR dedicated his life to people, I am dedicating my life to him," a youth wrote in his suicide note before consuming pesticide. A physically handicapped couple, who were getting monthly pension under a welfare scheme, attempted suicide by jumping into the Godavari river but were saved by fishermen. In Hyderabad, 42-year-old Yadgiri died of shock while watching news of YSR's death on television. M Srinivas, 30, suffered cardiac arrest.

PONDICHERRY GOVT. DECLARES HOLIDAY TOMORROW(4/9/2009) FOR OFFICES AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Andhra pradesh chief minister Y S Rajasekhara reddy died yesterday in helicopter crash. Five officials including CM died yesterday. Andhra government declared leave for two days throughout the state to express grief on YSR's death. Meanwhile the TamilNadu government has declared leave for schools and offices tomorrow(4/9/2009). Now the Pondicherry government also declared leave for all schools, offices and institutions tomorrow(4/9/2009) to express grief on the AP CM's(YSR) death.

GOVERNMENT DECLARES HOLIDAY FOR TWO DAYS IN AP TO EXPRESS GRIEF FOR YSR'S DEATH

The government of andhra has declared two days(3/9/2009 and 4/9/2009) leave to express grief for AP CM Y S rajasekhara reddy's death. All the offices, schools, offices will be closed for two days. Leave has been declared throughout the state. Even the private organisations and IT companies are declared leave for two days.

TN GOVT DECLARED LEAVE FOR SCHOOLS OFFICES AND COLLEGES TOMORROW TO EXPRESS GRIEF ON AP CM'S DEATH

Andhra pradesh CM Y S rjasekhara reddy died in helicopter crash along with four other officials. The TamilNadu Government has announced govt. holiday tomorrow(4/9/2009). All the schools, colleges and other educational institutions are declared holiday tomorrow, to express grief on AP CM's death. Government offices are also declared holiday. The private companies are also advised to declare leave to express sorrow for AP CM's death.

AP CM Y S R DIED IN HELICOPTER CRASH

The helicopter carrying YSR Reddy, two of his staff and two pilots went missing in pouring rain Wednesday morning over the Naxal and tiger-infested Nalamalla forests. Five bodies were been found at the site where Andhra Pradesh chief minister YSR Reddy chopper’s wreckage has been traced.

The government on Thursday confirmed that Nearly 24 hours after YSR's chopper went missing, it was located atop Serai Salem hill, at a distance 40 nautical miles (70 kms) east of Kurnool. The CM left Hyderabad on a six-seater Bell chopper at 8.35am for Chittoor accompanied by his secretary and chief security officer. After 9.27am, radio contact was lost with the helicopter. Soon after the chopper lost contact, multiple agencies of the state launched a massive hunt for possible wreckage in the desolate terrain. By evening, it expanded into the country's biggest-ever search operation with satellites in the sky joining remote sensing aircraft, fighter jets, unmanned aerial vehicles, troops on the ground and even barefoot deer-hunting tribals with bows and arrows.

AP CM YSR FOUND (HELICOPTER FOUND)

AP CM Y S Rajasekhara reddy's chopper found today, 24 hours after it went missing, the helicopter carrying Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy was today located on Rudrakonda hill, 40 nautical miles east of here, but there was no word on his condition. "As of now we have located the helicopter. It is on top of a hill at a distance 40 nautical miles (70 kms) east of Kurnool. Our helicopters are there. We are trying to locate whether there are any survivors," Air Commodore Sagar Bharti of the Bangalore air command told reporters here. "We are not sure if it has crashed or not.

We are sure we have located the helicopter," he said. The signal code of the helicopter is 15471479. Two helicopters were hovering over the area where the helicopter has been located and was looking for a spot to land. Union Home Secretary G K Pillai told PTI in Delhi that it seems the helicopter has crash landed but there is no confirmation. He said the Air Force was attempting to drop para commandos to the spot through ropes to look for survivors. The 11-year-old Bell 430 helicopter carrying besides Reddy, his special secretary Subramaniam, Chief Secretary A S C Wesley, pilot Group Captain S K Bhatia and co-pilot M S Reddy lost radio contact one hour after it took off the from the old Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad at 0835 hrs yesterday.

BSNL TOWERS AND SATELLITE PICTURES TO FIND AP CM RAJASEKHARA REDDY

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy's fate still appeared uncertain as search operations to locate the missing chopper carrying Reddy resumed in Nallamalai forest region at 6:30 am on Thursday morning, officials said. At the day break, at least five IAF helicopters resumed search operations while the Army and police intensified the biggest-ever search operation.Aerial search by helicopters to locate the missing Bell-430 chopper were stopped last evening because of bad light and weather conditions in the area. The SP said Greyhounds -- Andhra's elite anti-naxalite commando force -- Army, state police forces and CRPF personnel were engaged in search operations.

"Several parties of the Greyhounds, Army, State police and CRPF have been pressed into service," Srikant said adding hundreds of local civilians and tribals have also joined the search operations. According to the latest development a 5-km radius area in the Nallamalai forests in the state from where the missing helicopter carrying Reddy made the last contact to Air Traffic Control has been identified, Union Minister Prithviraj Chavan said here.

"By triangulation, we have located the area which is about 5-km raidus circle and it has been identified based on the last contact with the Air Traffic Control," Chavan, the Union Minister of State in the PMO, told reporters. "They (people on board the chopper) were carrying about five cell phones and so whenever a cell phone passes through a tower it will register and with best help from BSNL, we will identify the area," Chavan, who along with Union Law Minister Veerappa Moily rushed here last night, said. "We are sparing no efforts whatsoever. We have deployed everything what we have got, Airforce, state police, air-surveillance, satellite imagery and remote-sensing aircraft have been taking photos. Everything has been put into service," Chavan said. "It is that area where the last contact with Air Traffic Control was made and also contact with a BSNL mobile tower was made," he said. Chavan said the photos were not visible clearly and he expects to get clear information in the morning.

Chief secretary ramakant reddy said that the operations have been marred by inclement weather and rainfall which was expected to continue for the next 48 hours. He also revealed that the US Defence Department had been approached through the Central government for its satellite support. US Ambassador Timothy J Roemer offered all assistance but the NSA politely refused the help, NSA said. The secretary had said Indian satellites had till now not been able to peer through the clouds. “They can’t provide real-time imagery,” he had added.

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Andhra pradesh chief minister Y S Rajasekhara reddy is missing from the morning along with his chopper(helicopter). A helicopter carrying Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy was on Wednesday missing an hour after it took off from old Begumpet airport at 8.35am, raising fears about his safety. Chief minister’s principal secretary S. Subramanyam and chief security officer A. S. C. Wesley and two pilots were also on board the twin-engined government helicopter that lost contact at 9.35am when it was headed for Chitoor district, over 600kms from here.

At least four helicopters, including three belonging to the Air Force, have been pressed into search operations but no contact has been established. There is no information of the Bell 430 helicopter, having landed anywhere, finance minister K. Rosaiah told a press conference here. While he expressed hope that the chief minister could be safe, state chief secretary P. Ramakanth Reddy said it could be possible that the helicopter could have landed in an unfamiliar area from where getting out could be difficult. “So far we have not been able to make any contact. It is possible because of strong winds and inclement weather, it may have landed in an unfamiliar area from where getting out can be difficult. Time we have before sunset is limited and it is raining heavily,” he said.

Due to bad mobile connectivity and the area being heavily forested, officials have so far failed to make any contact with the Chief Minister sending security agencies into a tizzy.Even though the area is not Naxal-affected but there is panic as the officials have not been unable to contact Reddy. Bad weather is also hampering the rescue mission. The Defence Ministry has also deployed an unmanned aerial vehicle for tracking the Chief Minister. Andhra Pradesh has also asked the Centre for all-weather helicopters for search operations during the night. Meanwhile, in a startling revelation a Director General of Civil Aviation report has claimed that Reddy's Bell 430 helicopter was not air worthy.

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister K Rosaiah said that there has been no information of the Bell 430 helicopter having landed anywhere while addressing a press conference in Hyderabad. While he expressed hope that the Chief Minister could be safe, state Chief Secretary P Ramakanth Reddy said it could be possible that the helicopter could have landed in an unfamiliar area from where getting out could be difficult. The IAF has, meanwhile, pressed into service four helicopters to search for the missing chopper.

Two chetaks, one MI8 chopper and a Dhruv advanced light helicopter have taken off from Bengaluru to trace the chief minister’s chopper, said a spokesman of the Indian Air Force. "There has been no contact established with the helicopter," sources in the ministry said.They said the situation was being monitored by Home Minister P Chidambaram and top officials who are in touch with Andhra Pradesh government officials. CM and others are expected to have landed at the jungle areas in kurnool