Sachin Tendulkar- the Tragic Hero in IPL3

Sachin Tendulkar remains the tragic hero of third edition of IPL. He has played superbly throughout the tournament. He scored 618 runs( highest by a batsman in any IPL) in an average of 47 including 5 half-centuries and had won the prestigious orange cap. He was injured in semi-final match against RCB and had five stitches in his fingers. There was lots of speculation whether he will play in the final or not. Not only he played but also he scored 48 runs (highest for his team). His captaincy record for India is not great but in IPL3, he led from the front and taken his team to tea to final effortlessly. Under his guidance and encouragement, young players like Sikhar Dhawan, Saurav Tiwari and Ambati Raidu flourished.
But in the final match against Chennai Super Kings, there was a certain flaw in his captaincy. Man in dangerous form Kiron Pollard was sent to bat at eight down position when Mumbai Indians needed 55 runs in 18 balls. It was an impossible task and Kiron Pollard, though he tried valiantly, was unable to do it. According to any an experts, Pollard should have sent earlier so that he can face more ball. Who knows, the result might have been different then as Pollard hit 2 fours and 2 sixes in 18th over and things were looking ominous for CSK. The whole thing was a bit too late! And Sachin could be ruing this possibility to himself. Sachin played the IPL3 with all his passion and was determined to lift the trophy and in the end , he had to remain the tragic hero!

Chennai Super Kings Lifted the Indian Premier League Championship Trophy(IPL 3), Chenni Super Kings is the Most Consistent Team in IPL

Chennai Super Kings become the champion in the third edition of IPL. In D Y Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, they beat Mumbai Indians in the final by 22 runs. Mumbai Indians had a terrific run in IPL3 and they were favourite in final too. But Chenni Super Kings(CSK) made an upset win coming from behind. Not only that, considering the results of al the IPLs, CSK is the most consistent team. In IPL 1 also, they reached the final only to be beaten by Rajasthan Royals on the last ball of the match in a nail biting contest in 2008. In IPl2 also, they reached the semifinal stage of the tournament in South Africa.

Reasons behind their success and consistency:

* Suresh Raina is one of the key factor. He is the only player who scored more than 400 runs in each IPL. Man of the match in the final of IPL3.
* Mahendra Singh Dhoni- both as a batsman and as a captain. In IPL3, he single-handedly won at least 2 matches for his team: against KKR in Eden Garden and KEP in Dharmashala(where its impossible to forget his last over heroics- two towering sixes of Irfan Pathan!)
* Mathu Hayden who was in sublime form in IPL1 and specially in IPL2.
* Superb bowling of muralidharan in all the IPL. In the final of IPL3, he was simply briliant.
* The emergence of Rabi Chandra Ashwin as a front line bowler and Murali Vijoy as a batsman in IPL3. Both of them had surprised many by their performance and contributed in the success of CSK.

Barcelona FC- The Best Football Team At Present, Barcelona FC and Lionel Messi

Barcelona FC is playing sublime football for last two years. Last year(2009), the club has won La Liga( Spanish League), Kings Cup and most importantly the UFEA Champions League, In the final, Barcelona has convincingly defeated Manchester United( the defending champion) by 2-0.
The star performer Lionel Messi not only scored a superb goal in the final but also voted the FIFA Footballer of The Year. This year(2010) also, Barcelona is marching in both La Liga and and Champions League and till now, no team has shown slightest possibility to stop their advancement.

What are the secrets of the phenomenal performance:

* Lionel Messi in sublime touch, may be the form of his life. He is doing anything.... simply anything with the ball this year. Messi already scored 35 odd goals with 2 hatricks. But his 4 goals in Champion League quarterfinal with Arsenal was just divine. It was a terrific display of power, skill and class!

* Not only Messi, Barcelona is also starred by Theire Henri, Xavi, Iniesta and Ibrahimavich. The firepower is looking unstoppable!

* A young and imaginative coach- Pep Guardiwala.

Football fans all over the world are eagerly waiting for more mouthwatering soccer display.....
Carry on Barcelona......

Kolkata Knight Riders And Its Performance in Indian Premier League(IPL), Why Kolkata Knight Riders Performance is Not Up to The Mark in IPL

Kolkata Knight Riders is the most popular and most discussed team in DLF IPL. KKR has always hit the headlines but mostly for wrong reasons. The team has chronically underperformed in all the three editions of IPL. It is the only team which has never reached the semifinal stage in first and second edition and in the third, the possibility is looking bleak. Still the popularity of Kolkata Knight Riders is unchanged and unmatched!

What are the main reasons of the popularity of KKR

* The team owner is none other than Shah Rukh Khan, who knows how to draw attention!

* The captain is Saurav Ganguli( except in IPL2) and whatever he does or dosen't is news!

* The Bengali sentiment; not only in Bengal but all over India and even abroad!

Still the team is under-performing. Its not that the KKR has not enough strength( Names like Saurav Ganguli, Chris Gayle, Brenden Macculam, Shane Bond and David Hussi are big enough)

Performance of KKR in IPL1 :

* Overall an ordinary performance. Reasons might be......
* Brenden Macculum in explosive form but was not available in after four matches.
* Chris Gayle unavailable due to injury.
* Bowling strength is not sufficient.
* Saurav Ganguli played his part but not enough support from others.

Performance of KKR in IPL2:

* A forgettable tournament, marred with controversial multiple captain theory of coach John Buchanon and a mysterious blogger sending dubious messages!
* A dethroned demoralized Saurav Ganguli performed below per.
* The make shift captain Brenden Macculum failed miserably.
* No unity in the team.

Performance of KKR in IPL3:

* This year starts with lots of promises, the joining of Dev Whatmore as coach, Wasim Akram as bowling consultant and Shane Bond as fast bowler increased the strength manifold.
* Result is similar as IPL1 as all the star players are not performing in unison.
* Inability to win away matches and big matches.
* Fast bowlers like Ishant Sharma and ajit agarkar failed miserably. Ashok Dinda is underutilized.
* Team is heavily dependent on Saurav Ganguli and Anjelo Mathews.

After 13 matches are completed, the possibility of reaching semifinal is bleak and dependent on lots of ifs and buts! The huge number of KKR fans along with the owner Shah Rukh have every reason to be disappointed!

The Power Crisis of Kolkata- What Lies Ahead

A girl preparing for her exam- this is just a symbolic representation of the city of Kolkata. During the summer season of Kolkata, power cut is a regular feature every year. This year(2010), from the very beginning of summer, temperature is touching 40 degree off and on. The citizens are suffering from the unbearable heat and humidity not getting any relief due to lack of uninterrupted power supply. The situation is getting worse day by day.
What are the causes of power supply failure:

* Excessive demand: The population of Kolkata is getting more and more. The use of A.C. machines are increasing drastically. The CSEC are trying its best to cope with the demand but at present the situation is bleak.

* The power stations( Kolaghat, Saotaldihi, Farakka) are all founded some years ago. Naturally their production capacity are sometimes affected by the age factor.

* Most of power stations in our state is thermal power station and the chief ingredient which is required to generate electricity is coal. But the supply of coal are frequently interrupted due to different reasons and the quality of the coal is not up to the mark. As a result, power generation is suffered.

* Due to water distribution treaty with Bangladesh, water supply is less in Farakka for 15 days of every month and as a result, one/two units in Farakka Hydrolic Power Project works suboptimally during that time period.

The situation is making the citizens of Kolkata suffer a lot. The Govt. is trying its best to cope with the situation.

Lifestyle Modification- What It Means And How It Helps

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In modern era, life is very very fast and full of stress and strain. People are working hard and for long hours and time for relaxing is scanty. But this type of life pattern is taking its toll on our health. Headache, boredom or depression, insomnia and obesity are common now a days. Diseases like heart attack, diabetes and others are happening in increased numbers and at earlier ages. Situation is quite alarming.

What can we do?

It is always better to prevent diseases rather than to treat those after they actually happened. If we can bring some minute and subtle changes in our lifestyle, it will be immensely beneficial to prevent some deadly diseases and related morbidities. In a nut sell, it is nothing but 'Lifestyle Modification' we are talking about.

* Keep a few minutes time, that you will give to yourself. Just relax- listen music or have a few paces in open air or just lie straight on bed with lights are off.

* Quit smoking or any other nicotine containing addictives. It may just kill you!

* Limit your drinking 30 ml per day. It my be beneficial to your heart by increasing HDL level. Excessive drinking is as hazardous as smoking.

* Stay away from fast/junk foods as far as possible. Engulf healthy fibre containing foods like fruits.

* A few minutes of exercise like stretching/jogging/ swimming are of immense help.

* Increase social interactions/ friends circle. Go for a drive once a while.

* Laugh aloud. There are a lot of laughing clubs these days. Experts says that laughing is good for mental health.

Start from today. Don't leave it for tomorrow!

Know Your Child And Let Him Grow Up, How to Upbring Your Child- Some Tips

Parenthood is not an easy thing for sure. It is a balancing act, just like a trapeze player walks on a narrow rope in a circus. According to the medical science, a child upto 12 years are considered paediatrics. And during this long years, there are different problems in different age groups. Most of us have already faced those or going to face in some period of their life.

Here are some generalized suggestions that might be helpful:

* Keep your cool. Of course, it is easier said than done. But it will help you immensely in some difficult phases you are bound to face with your child.

* Spend quality time with your child. Believe it or not, your child needs you more than anything else. At least any one of the parents have to give him company. Even one/two hrs a day can be helpful.

* If you are late from you work, explain it to your kid rather than bribing him with toy/chocolate. He/she may be small, but don't underestimate them. They will understand your bindings. Give them a chance.

* Some children have tantrums during some part of childhood. You have to tackle tactfully. Beating ill not help. If you are unable to control, leave him/her alone for a while. If nobody gives attention, tantrum will automatically disappear.

* During holidays, take your child to zoo or museum or some good movie. That will be a quality time pass.

* Don't leave everything on tutors regarding your child's education. Keep an eye and if possible, take some active part. Attend the parent-teacher meetings at school and talk with the teachers. They can feed you something that you don't know about your child.

* If you can't solve any problem, don't hesitate to take professional help like counseling. It might help.

* Last but not the least, have patience. Time can solve many problems!

How To Beat The Summer Heat, Stay Cool In Hot Summer

Its Summer time again. Temperature is nearing 40 degree and somewhere it is well over 40. Apart from that, dry hot air/ high humidity are the associated evils. But in spite of the adverse weather, we have to go outdoor and perform our day to day work.

Here are some necessary tips to protect yourself in harse summer weather:

* Wear loose and comfortable dresses. Material got to be cotton and the colour should be light.

* Wear sun glass and use an umbrella or at least a hat in direct sun.

* Sun screen cream (with SPF) is helpful to protect from U-V rays.

* Do not consume fatty spicy food. Drink plenty of water is must.

* Between long hours under the cruel sun, a few minutes under a shed is very good.

* Bath at least 2-3 times a day.

* Take a glass of water or two before going out in sun. It reduces the chance of sun stroke.

* Fruits like cucumbers and guavas and coconut waters are delicious and good for health. But don,t consume cut fruits from road side!
Hope you will stay cool and healthy in gruelling summer season. All the best!

Indian Premier League, Indian Premier League(IPL)- It Has Brought A New Dimention To Cricket

Indian Premier League(IPL) has changed the way cricket is being played over past 100 years in just 3 years. IPL has started in 2008 and it was an instant and phenomenal success. IPL was the brain child of Mr. Lalit Modi who is arguably one of the most famous and discussed personalities these days. The first version of IPL got off to an exciting start when Brenden Macculum of Kolkata Knight Riders smashed an unbeaten 152 against Royal Challengers Bangalore and it reached its fitting climax as Rajasthan Royals beat Chenni Super Kings on the last ball. What an astonishing tournament it was!
The second edition of IPL(2009) had to shifted to South Africa due to some political problems in a very short notice, still it was a very successful tournament by any means of imaginations. Ironically, the Deccan Chargers and Royal Challengers who were last and second last in IPL 1 turned out to be the champion and runners up in IPL2. You can well imagine the competition from this very fact.
IPL3 is going on successfully again on Indian soil in 2010. People all over the world are going crazy! TRP of the soaps are down and release of movies are seldom. Big money is flowing like anything!

Why IPL is so attractive and successful:

* People just love to see that best cricketers from all over the world are playing together for the same franchisee.

* City based franchisee are getting enormous support from the citizens.

* As the number of foreign players in the paying 11 in a team is restricted to 4, a good number of young Indian cricketers are bound to come in lime light. Its thus should be beneficial for Indian Cricket.

**** From next year, 2 more teams are added to the tally- Pune and Kochi. Be prepared!