IPL 2011 Schedule for upcoming Indian Premier League Season 4

Now as the World Cup 2011 is over we have another big competition on our hands as IPL 2011 is about to start with all its glory and the hype which have been created in the past few months. This is the 4th ediction of the mega event and with India winning the Cricket World Cup 2011 we have huge anticipation for the matches in India and all over the world at the moment. Many players will take part in this event and there will be huge matches to be played in cource of the event.

There will be total 74 matches to be played at around 13 different venues. The 74 matches are spread across 51 days which is a huge event in terms of matches an the revenue ofcource. You can always tune in here to get all the updates and the matches. It will be intersting to see how they go about this event.

In Hyderabad (Rajiv Gandhi International Stadiumm, Uppal) there are total 7 Matches.

Date	Match Details
		GMT	IST	Ground	City
Apr 08 – Fri	Chennai Super Kingsv Kolkata Knight Riders, 1st match	14:30	20:00	MA Chidambaram Stadium	Chennai
Apr 09 – Sat	Deccan Chargers v Rajasthan Royals, 2nd match	10:30	16:00	Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium	Hyderabad
Apr 09 – Sat	Kochi Tuskers Kerala v Royal Challengers Bangalore, 3rd match	14:30	20:00	Nehru Stadium	Kochi
Apr 10 – Sun	Delhi Daredevils v Mumbai Indians, 4th match	10:30	16:00	Feroz Shah Kotla	Delhi
Apr 10 – Sun	Pune Warriors v Kings XI Punjab, 5th match	14:30	20:00	Dr DY Patil Sports Academy	Mumbai
Apr 11 – Mon	Kolkata Knight Riders v Deccan Chargers, 6th match	14:30	20:00	Eden Gardens	Kolkata
Apr 12 – Tue	Rajasthan Royals v Delhi Daredevils, 7th match	10:30	16:00	Sawai Mansingh Stadium	Jaipur
Apr 12 – Tue	Royal Challengers Bangalore v Mumbai Indians, 8th match	14:30	20:00	M.Chinnaswamy Stadium	Bengaluru
Apr 13 – Wed	Pune Warriors v Kochi Tuskers Kerala, 9th match	10:30	16:00	Dr DY Patil Sports Academy	Mumbai
Apr 13 – Wed	Kings XI Punjab v Chennai Super Kings, 10th match	14:30	20:00	Punjab Cricket Association Stadium	Chandigarh
Apr 14 – Thu	Deccan Chargers v Royal Challengers Bangalore, 11th match	14:30	20:00	Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium	Hyderabad
Apr 15 – Fri	Rajasthan Royals v Kolkata Knight Riders, 12th match	10:30	16:00	Sawai Mansingh Stadium	Jaipur
Apr 15 – Fri	Mumbai Indians v Kochi Tuskers Kerala, 13th match	14:30	20:00	Wankhede Stadium	Mumbai
Apr 16 – Sat	Deccan Chargers v Kings XI Punjab, 14th match	10:30	16:00	Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium	Hyderabad
Apr 16 – Sat	Chennai Super Kings v Royal Challengers Bangalore, 15th match	14:30	20:00	MA Chidambaram Stadium	Chennai
Apr 17 – Sun	Pune Warriors v Delhi Daredevils, 16th match	10:30	16:00	Dr DY Patil Sports Academy	Mumbai
Apr 17 – Sun	Kolkata Knight Riders v Rajasthan Royals, 17th match	14:30	20:00	Eden Gardens	Kolkata
Apr 18 – Mon	Kochi Tuskers Kerala v Chennai Super Kings, 18th match	14:30	20:00	Nehru Stadium	Kochi
Apr 19 – Tue	Royal Challengers Bangalore v Rajasthan Royals, 19th match	10:30	16:00	M.Chinnaswamy Stadium	Bengaluru
Apr 19 – Tue	Delhi Daredevils v Deccan Chargers, 20th match	14:30	20:00	Feroz Shah Kotla	Delhi
Apr 20 – Wed	Mumbai Indians v Pune Warriors, 21st match	10:30	16:00	Wankhede Stadium	Mumbai
Apr 20 – Wed	Kolkata Knight Riders v Kochi Tuskers Kerala, 22nd match	14:30	20:00	Eden Gardens	Kolkata
Apr 21 – Thu	Kings XI Punjab v Rajasthan Royals, 23rd match	14:30	20:00	Punjab Cricket Association Stadium	Chandigarh
Apr 22 – Fri	Kolkata Knight Riders v Royal Challengers Bangalore, 24th match	10:30	16:00	Eden Gardens	Kolkata
Apr 22 – Fri	Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings, 25th match	14:30	20:00	Wankhede Stadium	Mumbai
Apr 23 – Sat	Delhi Daredevils v Kings XI Punjab, 26th match	14:30	20:00	Feroz Shah Kotla	Delhi
Apr 24 – Sun	Deccan Chargers v Mumbai Indians, 27th match	10:30	16:00	Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium	Hyderabad
Apr 24 – Sun	Rajasthan Royals v Kochi Tuskers Kerala, 28th match	14:30	20:00	Sawai Mansingh Stadium	Jaipur
Apr 25 – Mon	Chennai Super Kings v Pune Warriors, 29th match	14:30	20:00	MA Chidambaram Stadium	Chennai
Apr 26 – Tue	Delhi Daredevils v Royal Challengers Bangalore, 30th match	14:30	20:00	Feroz Shah Kotla	Delhi
Apr 27 – Wed	Pune Warriors v Chennai Super Kings, 31st match	10:30	16:00	Dr DY Patil Sports Academy	Mumbai
Apr 27 – Wed	Kochi Tuskers Kerala v Deccan Chargers, 32nd match	14:30	20:00	Nehru Stadium	Kochi
Apr 28 – Thu	Delhi Daredevils v Kolkata Knight Riders, 33rd match	14:30	20:00	Feroz Shah Kotla	Delhi
Apr 29 – Fri	Rajasthan Royals v Mumbai Indians, 34th match	10:30	16:00	Sawai Mansingh Stadium	Jaipur
Apr 29 – Fri	Royal Challengers Bangalore v Pune Warriors, 35th match	14:30	20:00	M.Chinnaswamy Stadium	Bengaluru
Apr 30 – Sat	Kochi Tuskers Kerala v Delhi Daredevils, 36th match	10:30	16:00	Nehru Stadium	Kochi
Apr 30 – Sat	Kolkata Knight Riders v Kings XI Punjab, 37th match	14:30	20:00	Eden Gardens	Kolkata
May 01 – Sun	Chennai Super Kings v Deccan Chargers, 39th match	10:30	16:00	MA Chidambaram Stadium	Chennai
May 01 – Sun	Rajasthan Royals v Pune Warriors, 38th match	10:30	16:00	Sawai Mansingh Stadium	Jaipur
May 02 – Mon	Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab, 40th match	10:30	16:00	Wankhede Stadium	Mumbai
May 02 – Mon	Delhi Daredevils v Kochi Tuskers Kerala, 41st match	14:30	20:00	Feroz Shah Kotla	Delhi
May 03 – Tue	Deccan Chargers v Kolkata Knight Riders, 42nd match	10:30	16:00	Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium	Hyderabad
May 04 – Wed	Chennai Super Kings v Rajasthan Royals, 43rd match	10:30	16:00	MA Chidambaram Stadium	Chennai
May 04 – Wed	Pune Warriors v Mumbai Indians, 44th match	14:30	20:00	Dr DY Patil Sports Academy	Mumbai
May 05 – Thu	Kochi Tuskers Kerala v Kolkata Knight Riders, 45th match	10:30	16:00	Nehru Stadium	Kochi
May 05 – Thu	Deccan Chargers v Delhi Daredevils, 46th match	14:30	20:00	Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium	Hyderabad
May 06 – Fri	Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kings XI Punjab, 47th match	14:30	20:00	M.Chinnaswamy Stadium	Bengaluru
May 07 – Sat	Kolkata Knight Riders v Chennai Super Kings, 48th match	10:30	16:00	Eden Gardens	Kolkata
May 07 – Sat	Mumbai Indians v Delhi Daredevils, 49th match	14:30	20:00	Wankhede Stadium	Mumbai
May 08 – Sun	Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kochi Tuskers Kerala, 50th match	10:30	16:00	M.Chinnaswamy Stadium	Bengaluru
May 08 – Sun	Kings XI Punjab v Pune Warriors, 51st match	14:30	20:00	Punjab Cricket Association Stadium	Chandigarh
May 09 – Mon	Rajasthan Royals v Chennai Super Kings, 52nd match	14:30	20:00	Sawai Mansingh Stadium	Jaipur
May 10 – Tue	Deccan Chargers v Pune Warriors, 53rd match	10:30	16:00	Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium	Hyderabad
May 10 – Tue	Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians, 54th match	14:30	20:00	Punjab Cricket Association Stadium	Chandigarh
May 11 – Wed	Rajasthan Royals v Royal Challengers Bangalore, 55th match	14:30	20:00	Sawai Mansingh Stadium	Jaipur
May 12 – Thu	Chennai Super Kings v Delhi Daredevils, 56th match	14:30	20:00	MA Chidambaram Stadium	Chennai
May 13 – Fri	Kochi Tuskers Kerala v Kings XI Punjab, 57th match	14:30	20:00	Holkar Cricket Stadium	Indore
May 14 – Sat	Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kolkata Knight Riders, 58th match	10:30	16:00	M.Chinnaswamy Stadium	Bengaluru
May 14 – Sat	Mumbai Indians v Deccan Chargers, 59th match	14:30	20:00	Wankhede Stadium	Mumbai
May 15 – Sun	Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Daredevils, 60th match	10:30	16:00	Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium	Dharamsala
May 15 – Sun	Kochi Tuskers Kerala v Rajasthan Royals, 61st match	14:30	20:00	Holkar Cricket Stadium	Indore
May 16 – Mon	Pune Warriors v Deccan Chargers, 62nd match	14:30	20:00	Dr DY Patil Sports Academy	Mumbai
May 17 – Tue	Kings XI Punjab v Royal Challengers Bangalore, 63rd match	14:30	20:00	Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium	Dharamsala
May 18 – Wed	Chennai Super Kings v Kochi Tuskers Kerala, 64th match	14:30	20:00	MA Chidambaram Stadium	Chennai
May 19 – Thu	Pune Warriors v Kolkata Knight Riders, 65th match	14:30	20:00	Dr DY Patil Sports Academy	Mumbai
May 20 – Fri	Mumbai Indians v Rajasthan Royals, 66th match	14:30	20:00	Wankhede Stadium	Mumbai
May 21 – Sat	Kings XI Punjab v Deccan Chargers, 67th match	10:30	16:00	Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium	Dharamsala
May 21 – Sat	Delhi Daredevils v Pune Warriors, 68th match	14:30	20:00	Feroz Shah Kotla	Delhi
May 22 – Sun	Royal Challengers Bangalore v Chennai Super Kings, 69th match	10:30	16:00	M.Chinnaswamy Stadium	Bengaluru
May 22 – Sun	Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians, 70th match	14:30	20:00	Eden Gardens	Kolkata
May 24 – Tue	TBC v TBC, Qualifier 1 (1st v 2nd)	14:30	20:00	Wankhede Stadium	Mumbai
May 25 – Wed	TBC v TBC, Eliminator (3rd v 4th)	14:30	20:00	Wankhede Stadium	Mumbai
May 27 – Fri	TBC v TBC, Qualifier 2 (Winner of Eliminator v Loser of Qualifier 1)	14:30	20:00	MA Chidambaram Stadium	Chennai
May 28 – Sat	TBC v TBC, Final	14:30	20:00	MA Chidambaram Stadium	Chennai

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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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