Sachin Tendulkar Name For Bharat Ratna Award

Sachin Tendulkar Name For Bharat Ratna Award

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's name has been recommended for Bharat Ratna by the Prime Minister's Office.

The run making machine of India and the rare jewel in Cricketing history Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar is the frontrunner for Bharatha Ratna Award for the year that is to be declared by Government of India today. This will be the precious possession for Sachin if he wins it and he would be another first as no other sportsperson has ever won this India’s highest civilian award.

Other than Maharashtra Government and Shiva Sena; sachin tendulkar has got the strong backing from a number of politicians including Central Ministers. All of them have strongly recommended his name and the result will be out by today evening.

‘It is a rare honor but I am focused on cricket. If it has to happen, it will happen,’ Sachin shows his modesty again. Well, with number of voices to honor him with Bharatha Ratna is increasing with each day and World Cup falling with in weeks of distance, this could be an interesting and a proud moment for Indian Cricket if Sachin wins the ‘Bharatha Ratna.’

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Top 10 Summer Holiday Destinations in India

Summers have always been considered a time when people especially the ones living in the hot plains of North India, prefer to get away to destinations where they can get respite from the searing heat and high temperatures that generally tend to happen during the summer season. In addition to this most of the families tend to visit different places during summers because of schools and college hloidays. There have been various cities in India which have been a hot spot for tourists especially during the summers primarily due to cooler weather conditions.

There are certain cities like Shimla, Manali etc. which have always been on top of the list of tourists who wish to spend summers in India; whether they are Indian's or foreign tourists who travel to India during this time. In addition to these two legendary locations a lot of other destinations have become a favorite for tourists to spend their summer vacations in India.

The top 10 summer holiday Destinations in India are:-

1. Shimla:



Shimla is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. A hill station in the northern part of India; Shimla was developed and established by the British during their rule as a getaway resort place for the families of the British officers. A lot of buildings and monuments were constructed by the British and have been converted into luxury Shimla Hotels and the city is a perfect example of fusion of the British influence with Indian traditions and culture. In today’s times as well; Shimla is one of the most preferred destinations to spend summer in the country. The city is named after the goddess Shyamala Devi, an incarnation of the Hindu Goddess Kali.

2. Manali:



Manali is a beautiful hill station, 2000 meters above sea level, surrounded by breathtaking scenery of mountains, streams, rivers and small waterfalls. Manali is an important tourist destination in the northern Indian State of Himachal Pradesh. It is one of the most preferred honey moon destinations for newly wed couples within the country, and many hotels in Manali cater to the niche honeymoon segment.

Manali is considered a paradise for tourists who are interested in adventure sports like trekking, mountaineering , etc. Being situated on one of the most important road links of the country which connects Kashmir with the rest of the mainland, it also serves as an important junction for travelers. Tourists who wish to travel to remote hilly locations of the country like the Lahaul and Spiti valleys also have to travel from here. The climate and facilities for travelers make it ideal location travelers to spend summer in India.

3. Goa:


An iconic tourist destination of the country; Goa is one of the best places to spend summers in the country with beautiful beaches and party atmosphere all year round. Its pristine beaches, slow pace of life, fresh food infused with Goan spices with moderate climate makes it an ideal place to visit all year round. Goa, is mostly a winter destination, yet the off peak season summer season is ideal for budget travellers, as all the hotels in Goa, offer discounts. We loved the Goan curries and the cashew feni ( alcoholic drink made out of cashew nuts).

Goa, being a Union Territory, has the least sales tax on alcohol & therefore, a beer costs as much as a bottle of mineral water. There is no better way to quench a parched throat, than to have a "chilled Indian beer" in the lovely Indian sun.

4. Srinagar:



One of the most ideal places to spend summer in india; Srinagar the erstwhile summer capital of the northern state of Jammu & Kashmir is world renowned for ‘Dal Lake’ which is so beautiful that it is referred to as “Heaven on Earth”. It is also known for it houseboats and shikaras which are a major tourist attraction. The mild temperature makes Srinagar an ideal summer getaway destination.

5. Kodaikanal:


Popularly known as the ‘Princess of Hill stations’; Kodaikanal located in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu was established by the British for their officers and families to get away from the searing heat and high temperatures of the southern Indian region. A relatively small hill station is counted amongst the top 10 places to spend summer in India and is preferred place to spend summer holidays.

Try Kodaikanal's bakeries, famous for its mouth watering pastries & savouries.

6. Munnar:



Known for its beautifully landscaped region which is famous for lakes, hills and forests; Munnar a small hill station in the southern state of Kerala is also renowned place across the world for its tea plantation gardens. It is one of the leading centres for tea manufacturing and exports of the country. The beautiful and picturesque views coupled with moderate and mild climate make it an ideal location for the tourists to spend their summer holidays.

The views of the tea plantations are awesome and worth taking time out to enjoy and capture those moments. Don't forget to pack your camera!

7. Coorg:



One of the most beautiful hill stations of the country; Coorg is famous for beautiful and serene views, coffee plantations, orange and honey plantations. There have been reviews from travelers who have visited Coorg and stayed in Coorg Hotels, that the beauty of the place is such that it will haunt the travelers and compel them to visit again and again.


8. Mahabaleshwar:



Located on the Western Ghats; Mahabaleshwar is the highest hill station in the entire western region and because of the virtue of its beauty it is known as the Queen of Maharashtra’s Hill stations. Apart from being a favoured tourist and honeymoon destination because of its beauty and climate; the city has great historical reference and monuments making it an ideal getaway destination to spend summer in India.

9. Ooty:



One of the most favorite and popular tourist destinations in the Southern part of the country; Ooty is famous for its Blue Mountains which are covered with forests all through the year. It is famous for tea plantations and various movies have been shot in the beautiful and picturesque locations of the city. The climatic conditions of the hill station make it one of the most frequented places by the "holiday hordes" during summer.

Ooty is a popular hill station located in the Nilgiri Hills. Udhagamandalam is the official Tamil name for the town. Ooty stands at an approximate height of 7,500 feet (2, 286 m) above sea level and therefore, makes an excellent summer holiday destination.


10. Nanital



Nainital is a hill station in Uttarakhand and lies at the foothills of Kumaon range of mountains. Situated 2,000 metres above sea level, hotels in Nainital are situated in a valley containing a pear-shaped lake, approximately two miles in circumference, and surrounded by mountains, called The Naina Lake, after which the town is named. From the tops of the higher peaks, "magnificent views can be obtained of the vast plain to the south, or of the mass of tangled ridges lying north, bounded by the great snowy range which forms the central axis of the Himalayas." Nainital is a glittering jewel in the Himalyan necklace, blessed with scenic natural spledour and varied natural resources .

Dotted with lakes , Nainital has earned the epithet of 'Lake District' of India .

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Customer: Hi, this is Celine. I can't get my diskette out.
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Customer: Yes, but it's really stuck.
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Customer: No ... wait a minute... I hadn't inserted it yet... it's still on my desk... sorry ....
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Helpdesk: Click on the 'my computer' icon on to the left of the screen.
Customer: Your left or my left?
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Helpdesk: Good day. How may I help you?
Male customer: Hello... I can't print.
Helpdesk: Would you click on start for me and ...
Customer: Listen pal; don't start getting technical on me! I'm not Bill Gates damnit!
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Hi good afternoon, this is Martha, I can't print. Every time I try it says'Can't find printer'. I've even lifted the printer and placed it infront of the monitor, but the computer still says he can't find it...
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Customer: I have problems printing in red...
Helpdesk: Do you have a colour printer?
Customer: No.
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Helpdesk: What's on your monitor now ma'am?
Customer: A teddy bear my boyfriend bought for me in the supermarket.
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Helpdesk: And now hit F8. Customer: It's not working.
Helpdesk: What did you do, exactly?
Customer: I hit the F-key 8-times as you told me, but nothing's happening...
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Customer: My keyboard is not working anymore.
Helpdesk: Are you sure it's plugged into the computer?
Customer: No. I can't get behind the computer.
Helpdesk: Pick up your keyboard and walk 10 paces back.
Customer: OK Helpdesk: Did the keyboard come with you?
Customer: Yes
Helpdesk: That means the keyboard is not plugged in. Is there another keyboard?
Customer: Yes, there's another one here. Ah...that one does work!
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Helpdesk: Your password is the small letter a as in apple, a capital letter V as in Victor, the number 7. Customer: Is that 7 in capital letters?
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A customer couldn't get on the internet.
Helpdesk: Are you sure you used the right password?
Customer: Yes I'm sure. I saw my colleague do it.
Helpdesk: Can you tell me what the password was?
Customer: Five stars.
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Customer: Netscape.
Helpdesk: That's not an antivirus program.
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Customer: I have a huge problem. A friend has placed a screensaver on my computer, but every time I move the mouse, it disappears!
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Helpdesk: Microsoft Tech. Support, may I help you?
Customer: Good afternoon! I have waited over 4 hours for you. Can you please tell me how long it will take before you can help me?
Helpdesk: Uhh..? Pardon, I don't understand your problem?
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Helpdesk: How may I help you?
Customer: I'm writing my first e-mail.
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What is Lokpall Bill - Will it STOP the Corruption from ground level

SINCE 1968, the Lokpal Bill has been presented in parliament for a total of eight times. All the eight versions have been very weak in terms of making corruption a heavily punishable offence. But even these diluted versions have not been passed so far as the Lokpal Bill intends to investigate political leaders of the country.

The most recent draft of the Lokpal Bill put together by the present UPA government is completely ineffectual. Instead of empowering anti-corruption systems and checks and balances against the corrupt - it destroys whatever exists in the name of anti-corruption systems today.

Presently, the Lokpal Bill aims to protect political leaders from any kind of action against them, which is why anti-corruption activists and organizations have suggested formulating a Jan Lokpal Bill. This Bill seeks to include the presence of members of civil society as founding members of the Lokpal Bill apart from representatives from the government.

Representations by leading civil rights leaders and anti-corruption organizations led by Anna Hazare, RTI activist Arvind Kejriwal and rallies by Sri Sri Ravi Shanker and Yoga guru turned anti-corruption activist Swami Ramdev, have helped communicate the seriousness of civil society to form and pass the Jan Lokpal Bill.

The Jan Lokpal Bill envisages the following to decrease, and ultimately remove corruption from the country.

1. An institution called Lokpal at the centre and Lokayukta in each state will be set up.

2. Like the Supreme Court and Election Commission, they will be completely independent of governments. No minister or bureaucrat will be able to influence their investigations.

3. Cases against corrupt people will not linger on for years anymore. Investigations in any case will have to be completed in one year. Trial should be completed in the next one year so that the corrupt politician, officer or judge is sent to jail within two years.

4. The loss that a corrupt person caused to the government will be recovered at the time of conviction.

5. If any work of any citizen is not done in prescribed time in any government office, Lokpal will impose financial penalty on guilty officers. The penalty will be given as compensation to the complainant.

A citizen can approach Lokpal if his ration card, passport or voter card is not being made or if police is not registering his case or any other work is not being done in prescribed time.

Lokpal will have to get it done in a month’s time. You could also report any case of corruption to Lokpal such as ration being siphoned off, poor quality roads being constructed or panchayat funds being siphoned off.

Lokpal will have to complete its investigations in a year, trial will be over in next one year and the guilty will go to jail within two years.

6. There are also safeguards against the government appointing corrupt and weak people as Lokpal members. This won’t be possible because its members will be selected by judges, citizens and constitutional authorities, and not by politicians - through a completely transparent and participatory process.

7.  Action will be taken if some officer in Lokpal becomes corrupt. The entire functioning of Lokpal/ Lokayukta will be completely transparent. Any complaint against any officer of Lokpal shall be investigated and the guilty officer dismissed within two months.
8. The Jan Lokpal Bill will appropriate existing anti-corruption agencies. CVC, departmental vigilance and anti-corruption branches of CBI will be merged into Lokpal. Lokpal will have complete powers and machinery to independently investigate and prosecute any officer, judge or politician.

9. It will also be the duty of the Lokpal to provide protection to those who are being victimized for raising their voice against corruption.

The Jan Lokpal Bill will make costs and penalties of corruption prohibitive for those who are caught in corrupt practices. The Bill provides a methodical, transparent, and fair system to oversee day to day governance in terms of ethical dealings by government officials.

It will also send out a strong message that the corrupt can no longer get away by politicizing cases of corruption and taking shelter of the influential as they themselves will be as liable if implicated.

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World Cup 2011 Final Photos

India World Champions - India Wins World Cup after 28 Years

Here is some of the collection for the world cup 2011 final photos. As last day we have enjoyed the winning for Indian team for India vs Srilanka Final world cup match 2011. We have collected some of the movements from the winning team India.

Every Indian was waiting for this moment and was willing to held the world cup in their hands so team India done the hard work to make their dream come true. The each member of Indian team is played their best in the whole world cup and the people saying that India will never win the cup are now hiding their face from the world.

After 28 years we have the world cup in our hands the India dream team makes this possible with their best efforts and the hard work they can do. We are now champions below pictures speak many words.

 

 

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Final Match INDIA v SRI LANKA (last ball + celebrations) ICC World Cup 2011 - India won by 6 wickets



Final Match IND v SL (last ball + celebrations) ICC World Cup 2011 - India won by 6 wickets



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