Top 200 Secrets Of Success - Series 7 (121-140 secrets out of 200)

121. "Today is yesterday's pupil." - Benjamin Franklin

122. If you have a choice of taking two paths, always take the more daring of the two. Calculated risk-taking often produces extraordinary results.

123. Every day, get away from the noise, the crowds and the rush and spend a few hours alone in peaceful introspection, deep reading or simple relaxation.

124. That which any person who has walked this Earth has achieved you can achieve with the right mental attitude, perseverance and industry. Limiting thoughts and weak mental images must be banished. One's focus must be on the attainment of goals that are truly important.

125. Get into the habit of memorizing beautiful poetry. Not only will it be a great source of entertainment but it will quickly lift your intellectual functions to a higher level by improving your memory, concentration and mental agility.

126. Keep your words soft and arguments hard.

127. Break the worry habit by putting things in perspective and laughing over small setbacks. Repeat to yourself "This will soon pass". Then take a sheet of paper, and write out the worry on your mind. Allot a certain period of time to think about it, isolate the precise problem and formulate a powerful line of attack. With this practical technique, your negative, energy-sapping habit will soon be a faint memory of the past.

128. Be known as that person who goes the extra mile. The person who works longer than others. The one who takes on the extra assignments and follows them through with great success. Be the person who always has concerns about others and who makes family members feel truly special. Be a standout, the one with a balance in both personal and professional excellence. Be a star that shines brightly for all others to admire.

129. Become a committed and sincere networker. Cultivate new friendships. You will truly be surprised where people end up over the years and how small, kind gestures will help you later on in life. Treat everyone who crosses your path as if they are the most important person in your world. You will certainly meet with great success.

130. When you look for something you will find it. If you constantly expect exceptional success, you will surely have it. Peak performers attract success. You must keep the goals you desire to achieve at the forefront of your mind throughout the day. Repeat your ambitions at least five times a day and visualize yourself achieving them. If your goal is to be rich, picture the house you will be living in, the car you will be driving, what it will feel like to be rich and the pleasure of attaining your goals in life. Repeat your ambition over and over until you have complete certainty that you will attain your desires and eventually, you will.

131. Develop a sense of wonder about the world. Be an explorer. Find pleasure in the things that others take for granted. Stop and actually listen to that wonderful street musician playing the trumpet. Read that classic book your father loved so much. Plan to get away from the city next week and visit a secluded, powerfully natural place for a few days. Take a mini-retreat and care for your mind, body and spirit. It will profoundly improve the quality of your life.

132. Send cards on birthdays and little notes from time to time showing that you care and were thinking about your relations. We are all busy but if you spend just five minutes a week to send a card to a friend or family member, by the year end you will have sent out 52 cards. This is a small investment for the dividends that are guaranteed to follow.

133. Remember and use people's names when you talk to them. A person's name is a uniquely sweet sound to them.

134. Go outdoors and look up into the blue sky for half an hour. Note the supremely strong feeling that you get when you are connected to Nature. Get away from your rigid schedule today and spend the afternoon in a beautiful setting. Walk in the woods and sit by a cool stream. Go fishing or rent a canoe. Getting away from your routine will provide a refreshing release and make you feel wonderful when you eventually return.

135. Once every few weeks, leave your watch at home. In this society, we often become bound to the clock and soon it governs our every action like a rigid taskmaster. Go through the day doing precisely what you wish to do and for however long you wish to do it. Spend time with that special person without having to run off to your next appointment. Savour the moments and focus on what is truly important rather than those mundane things that somehow take on greater importance than they really deserve. Lose the clock and gain
some quality time.

136. Laugh at work and be known as a positive achiever.

137. An idea gives rise to a mental image. A mental image will then generate a mental habit out of which a mental trait ultimately blossoms. Master your thoughts and you master your mind; master your mind and you master your life; master your life and you master your destiny.

138. Recognize the tremendous power of opposition thinking. This simple technique simply involves the substitution of a positive thought each and every time a negative or limiting thought enters your mind and begins to detract from your focus. For example, on a Sunday evening, you may think "I wish I did not have to return to work tomorrow after such a pleasant and relaxing weekend." Immediately replace this defeating thought pattern before it begins to take hold by thinking the opposite.

For example, you might think "I cannot wait to return to the office given the exciting projects on the go and the wonderful sense of accomplishment I receive after a productive, challenging week." Then think how fortunate you are to have a job and one that you can advance in through your own efforts and productivity. Make a list of all of the positive attributes of your position and repeat them over and over. Soon the negative pattern will be broken and you will look toward the exciting week ahead with that most fabulous of qualities: enthusiasm.

139. Get deep into the habit of personal introspection. Ben Franklin called this one of the most important strategies for personal effectiveness. Spend ten minutes every night before you go to bed in self-examination. Think about the good things you did during the day and the bad actions you may have taken which you must change in order to excel and grow.

Successful people are simply more thoughtful than others. Daily reflection will soon allow for the eradication of your negative qualities (ranging from procrastination to gossiping to insulting others) and will sharpen the mind. After steady practice, a time will eventually arrive when the mistakes you make are few indeed and your personal power will move to the highest level.

140. The most efficient and effective alarm clock ever developed lies within our own minds.

If you do not believe this, try the following:
1. Sit in an easy chair approximately ten minutes before you go to bed.
2. Shut your eyes and gently rest your hands on your knees.
3. Breathe deeply for a few minutes (inhale to the count of five, hold to the count of ten and exhale fully).
4. Repeat the following command to yourself at least twenty times: "I will awake at (the desired time) feeling fresh, alert and enthusiastic." This command must be said with feeling and emotion. Then take a few seconds to visualize yourself waking up at the desired time (the more detailed the mental picture the better) and imagine how great you will feel. You will soon wake up at the desired moment after little or no practice.

All Links of Top 200 Secrets of Success:

Series 10 Link (181-200 secrets out of 200)
https://www.spoonfeeding.in/2012/02/top-200-secrets-of-success-last-series.html

Series 9 Link (161-180 secrets out of 200)
https://www.spoonfeeding.in/2012/02/top-200-secrets-of-success-series-9-161.html

Series 8 Link (141-160 secrets out of 200)
https://www.spoonfeeding.in/2012/01/top-200-secrets-of-success-series-8-141.html

Series 7 Link (121-140 secrets out of 200)
https://www.spoonfeeding.in/2012/01/top-200-secrets-of-success-series-7-121.html

Series 6 Link (101-120 secrets out of 200)
https://www.spoonfeeding.in/2012/01/top-200-secrets-of-success-series-6-101.html

Series 5 Link (81-100 secrets out of 200)
https://www.spoonfeeding.in/2011/12/top-200-secrets-of-success-series-5-81.html

Series 4 Link (61-80 secrets out of 200)
https://www.spoonfeeding.in/2011/12/top-200-secrets-of-success-series-4-61.html

Series 3 Link (41-60 secrets out of 200)
https://www.spoonfeeding.in/2011/12/top-200-secrets-of-success-series-3-41.html

Series 2 Link (21-40 secrets out of 200)
https://www.spoonfeeding.in/2011/12/top-200-secrets-of-success-series-2-21.html

Series 1 Link (1-20 secrets out of 200)
https://www.spoonfeeding.in/2011/12/top-200-secrets-of-success.html

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Theyyam Ritual Festival Kerala 2024: A Colorful Cultural Spectacle of Kerala - Schedule and Dates

Theyyam is a distinctive and colourful rite that is performed in the center of Kerala. A fascinating fusion of dancing, music, and spirituality, this age-old custom is ingrained in the local way of life.

Performers embodying gods and spirits are decked out in lavish costumes and vibrant makeup for the Theyyam festival. Each character, with their own unique gestures and clothes, represents a different legendary or ancestor figure.

Theyyam is a spiritual ceremony of great significance for the local communities, not just a kind of entertainment. It is thought that devotees can communicate with the gods, ask for blessings, and obtain direction for different facets of life through the practice of Theyyam.

Crowds assemble to see the show in village squares and temples where the performances typically take place. Drums beat rhythmically, creating an energetic environment, while the performers dance with passion and commitment.

Among Theyyam's most remarkable features is its inclusiveness. In contrast to certain other traditional art forms, Theyyam is accessible to individuals of various backgrounds and faiths. It unites people in joy and reverence, acting as a unifying factor.

Seeing Theyyam is an incredibly engaging cultural experience for visitors to Kerala. It makes a deep impression on everyone who sees its beauty and majesty by providing a window into the rich spiritual traditions and heritage of the area.

In Kerala, India, Theyyam is a well-liked festival that combines ritualistic dance and drama. The terms "Deivam" and "Aattam," which translate to "God" and "dance," are combined to form the word "Theyyam."

Theyyam is a type of dance that was developed as a fertility rite to bring deity and humanity together. It is a synthesis of living culture, theatre, and ritual. It is believed that the celebration, which takes place during the dry season, will bring prosperity and harmony to the populace. 

North Kerala is the birthplace of the renowned Theyyam ceremony. It is a performance that combines dance, mime, and music to tell the state's stories. 

Reportedly, the rite was first performed for fertility purposes and is not done for amusement. It is a dance of the Gods, intended to bring divinity and mankind together.

The 2024 Kerala & Theyyam Festival is from February 27 to March 14. 

The Theyyam festival is a unique art form that is popular in northern Kerala. It is a dance-drama that tells stories about Kerala through its vibrant colours and ritualistic movements. The festival can only be experienced in certain towns between November and May. 

Here are some other 2024 Theyyam festival dates:

Andalur Kavu Theyyam Festival: February 14–20, 2024 at Andalur Kavu in Kannur

Thaivalappil Tharavadu Kandothu: February 28–29, 2024

Kallidil Devasthanam: February 28–March 1, 2024  February 28–March 1, 2024 

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How to Protect Smartphone from Hacking Threats - హ్యాకింగ్ నుండి స్మార్ట్‌ఫోన్‌ను ఎలా రక్షించుకోవాలి - Tips and Signs to Prevent and Detect Hacking

స్మార్ట్‌ఫోన్‌లు మన దైనందిన జీవితంలో ముఖ్యమైన భాగం మరియు కమ్యూనికేషన్, వినోదం మరియు బ్యాంకింగ్ కోసం వాటిపై ఆధారపడతాము. మీ స్మార్ట్‌ఫోన్ హ్యాక్ చేయబడిందని తెలిపే కొన్ని సాధారణ సంకేతాలను, అలాగే హ్యాకింగ్‌ను నివారించడానికి మరియు గుర్తించడంలో మీకు సహాయపడే కొన్ని చిట్కాలు మరియు జాగ్రత్తలు.

హ్యాకింగ్ యొక్క సాధారణ సంకేతాలు:

బ్యాటరీ డ్రెయిన్: మీ ఫోన్ బ్యాటరీ సాధారణం కంటే వేగంగా ఖాళీ అవుతుందని మీరు గమనించినట్లయితే, బ్యాక్‌గ్రౌండ్‌లో మాల్వేర్ రన్ అవుతున్నట్లు సంకేతం కావచ్చు.

వివరించలేని డేటా వినియోగం: మీ డేటా వినియోగం విపరీతంగా పెరిగిపోయిందని మీరు గమనించినట్లయితే, అది బ్యాక్‌గ్రౌండ్‌లో హానికరమైన యాప్ రన్ అవుతుందనడానికి సంకేతం కావచ్చు.

పాప్-అప్‌లు మరియు అడ్వర్టైజ్‌మెంట్‌లు: మీ ఫోన్ బ్రౌజర్‌ని ఉపయోగించనప్పటికీ, మీరు చాలా పాప్-అప్‌లు మరియు ప్రకటనలను పొందుతున్నట్లయితే, అది మీ ఫోన్‌లో యాడ్‌వేర్ ఉందని సంకేతం కావచ్చు.

వివరించలేని ఛార్జీలు: మీరు సైన్ అప్ చేయని సేవల కోసం మీ ఫోన్ బిల్లులో ఛార్జీలు కనిపిస్తే, అది మీ ఫోన్‌ను ఎవరైనా హ్యాక్ చేసి మోసపూరిత కార్యకలాపాలకు ఉపయోగిస్తున్నారనే సంకేతం కావచ్చు.

వింత సందేశాలు మరియు కాల్‌లు: మీకు తెలియని నంబర్‌లు లేదా కాంటాక్ట్‌ల నుండి మీకు వింత సందేశాలు మరియు కాల్‌లు వచ్చినట్లయితే, ఎవరైనా స్పామ్ పంపడానికి లేదా మోసపూరిత కాల్‌లు చేయడానికి మీ ఫోన్‌ని ఉపయోగిస్తున్నారనే సంకేతం కావచ్చు.

చిట్కాలు మరియు జాగ్రత్తలు:

మీ ఫోన్‌ను అప్‌డేట్ చేసుకోండి: మీ ఫోన్ ఆపరేటింగ్ సిస్టమ్ మరియు యాప్‌లను క్రమం తప్పకుండా అప్‌డేట్ చేయడం హ్యాకింగ్‌ను నిరోధించడానికి అత్యంత ప్రభావవంతమైన మార్గాలలో ఒకటి. అప్‌డేట్‌లలో తరచుగా తెలిసిన దుర్బలత్వాలను పరిష్కరించే భద్రతా ప్యాచ్‌లు ఉంటాయి.

పాస్‌వర్డ్ లేదా బయోమెట్రిక్ ప్రమాణీకరణను ఉపయోగించండి: వేలిముద్రలు లేదా ముఖ గుర్తింపు వంటి పాస్‌వర్డ్‌లు లేదా బయోమెట్రిక్ ప్రమాణీకరణ మీ ఫోన్‌కు అదనపు రక్షణ పొరను జోడించవచ్చు.

యాంటీ-మాల్వేర్ సాఫ్ట్‌వేర్‌ను ఇన్‌స్టాల్ చేయండి: యాంటీ-మాల్వేర్ సాఫ్ట్‌వేర్‌ను ఇన్‌స్టాల్ చేయడం వల్ల మీ ఫోన్ నుండి హానికరమైన సాఫ్ట్‌వేర్‌ను గుర్తించి, తీసివేయవచ్చు. Google Play లేదా Apple App Store వంటి విశ్వసనీయ మూలాల నుండి ప్రసిద్ధ సాఫ్ట్‌వేర్ కోసం చూడండి.

పబ్లిక్ Wi-Fiతో జాగ్రత్తగా ఉండండి: పబ్లిక్ Wi-Fi నెట్‌వర్క్‌లు తరచుగా సురక్షితంగా ఉండవు మరియు హ్యాకర్లు ఈ నెట్‌వర్క్‌ల ద్వారా ప్రసారం చేయబడిన డేటాను సులభంగా అడ్డగించగలరు. ఆన్‌లైన్ బ్యాంకింగ్ లేదా షాపింగ్ వంటి సున్నితమైన కార్యకలాపాల కోసం పబ్లిక్ Wi-Fiని ఉపయోగించడం మానుకోండి.

యాప్ అనుమతులతో జాగ్రత్తగా ఉండండి: మీరు యాప్‌లకు మంజూరు చేసే అనుమతుల గురించి గుర్తుంచుకోండి. కొన్ని యాప్‌లు మీ పరిచయాలు, కెమెరా లేదా మైక్రోఫోన్‌ను యాక్సెస్ చేయడానికి అనుమతిని అభ్యర్థించవచ్చు, వీటిని హానికరమైన ప్రయోజనాల కోసం ఉపయోగించవచ్చు.

రెండు-కారకాల ప్రామాణీకరణను ఉపయోగించండి: పాస్‌వర్డ్‌తో పాటు కోడ్ లేదా టోకెన్ అవసరమయ్యే రెండు-కారకాల ప్రమాణీకరణ, మీ ఖాతాలకు అదనపు రక్షణ పొరను జోడించి, హ్యాకర్‌లు యాక్సెస్ పొందకుండా నిరోధించవచ్చు.

మీ ఖాతాలను పర్యవేక్షించండి: ఏదైనా అనుమానాస్పద కార్యకలాపాల కోసం మీ బ్యాంక్ మరియు క్రెడిట్ కార్డ్ స్టేట్‌మెంట్‌లను క్రమం తప్పకుండా పర్యవేక్షించండి. మీరు ఏవైనా వివరించలేని ఛార్జీలు లేదా లావాదేవీలను గమనించినట్లయితే, వెంటనే మీ బ్యాంక్ లేదా క్రెడిట్ కార్డ్ కంపెనీని సంప్రదించండి.

చివరిగా, స్మార్ట్‌ఫోన్‌లు మన జీవితంలో ముఖ్యమైన భాగం, కానీ అవి హ్యాకింగ్ మరియు ఇతర సైబర్ బెదిరింపులకు కూడా గురవుతాయి. ఈ చిట్కాలు మరియు జాగ్రత్తలను అనుసరించడం ద్వారా, మీరు హ్యాకింగ్‌ను నిరోధించడంలో సహాయపడవచ్చు మరియు అది సంభవించినట్లయితే ముందుగానే గుర్తించవచ్చు. 

Smartphones are an essential part of our daily lives, and we rely on them for communication, entertainment, and even banking. Unfortunately, as smartphones become more advanced, they also become more vulnerable to hacking and other cyber threats. In this article, we will discuss some common signs that your smartphone may have been hacked, as well as some tips and precautions to help you prevent and detect hacking.

Common Signs of Hacking:

Battery Drain: If you notice that your phone's battery is draining faster than usual, it could be a sign that there is malware running in the background.

Unexplained Data Usage: If you notice that your data usage has skyrocketed, even though you haven't changed your usage patterns, it could be a sign that there is a malicious app running in the background.

Pop-ups and Advertisements: If you are getting a lot of pop-ups and advertisements, even when you are not using your phone's browser, it could be a sign that there is adware on your phone.

Unexplained Charges: If you see charges on your phone bill for services that you didn't sign up for, it could be a sign that someone has hacked your phone and is using it for fraudulent activities.

Strange Messages and Calls: If you receive strange messages and calls from unknown numbers or contacts, it could be a sign that someone has gained access to your contacts and is using your phone to send spam or make fraudulent calls.

Tips and Precautions:

Keep Your Phone Updated: Regularly updating your phone's operating system and apps is one of the most effective ways to prevent hacking. Updates often include security patches that address known vulnerabilities.

Use a Password or Biometric Authentication: Passwords or biometric authentication, such as fingerprints or facial recognition, can add an extra layer of protection to your phone.

Install Anti-Malware Software: Installing anti-malware software can help detect and remove malicious software from your phone. Look for reputable software from trusted sources, such as Google Play or the Apple App Store.

Be Careful with Public Wi-Fi: Public Wi-Fi networks are often not secure, and hackers can easily intercept data transmitted over these networks. Avoid using public Wi-Fi for sensitive activities, such as online banking or shopping.

Be Cautious with App Permissions: Be mindful of the permissions that you grant to apps. Some apps may request permission to access your contacts, camera, or microphone, which could be used for malicious purposes.

Use Two-Factor Authentication: Two-factor authentication, which requires a code or token in addition to a password, can add an extra layer of protection to your accounts and prevent hackers from gaining access.

Monitor Your Accounts: Regularly monitor your bank and credit card statements for any suspicious activity. If you notice any unexplained charges or transactions, contact your bank or credit card company immediately.

In conclusion, smartphones are an essential part of our lives, but they can also be vulnerable to hacking and other cyber threats. By following these tips and precautions, you can help prevent hacking and detect it early if it does occur. Remember to stay vigilant and take steps to protect your smartphone and your sensitive data.

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IPL 2012 Schedule Season 5 - Download IPL 2012 Schedule in PDF Format

Bollywood superstars Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor and American pop sensation Katy Perry were the highlights of a lengthy opening ceremony of the fifth edition of the IPL, which failed to live up to its high expectations on Tuesday night despite the huge glamour quotient.

Although there was no dearth of star power with megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Prabhu Deva attending the opening nite, it still drew a lacklustre response from the nearly 15,000 spectators who had gathered at the YMCA College of Physical Education.

Even the attempts by the hosts to cheer up the crowd failed to enthuse the audience who were subjected to a typical Bollywood style entertainment but without much verve and spirit.

Amitabh, returning to work after two abdominal surgeries earlier this year, started the proceedings for the evening with a rendition of a poem 'If I were to be born again', written by renowned lyricist Prasoon Joshi.

The 69-year-old veteran actor with his baritone voice and inimitable style hit the right chords but the dance performance choreographed by Shiamak Davar at the background was a dampener.

The rendition started to the ceremony, which set the stage for the 54-day extravaganza featuring nine teams who would be locked in a battle for the next two months.

South African percussion band First Project, composer DJ Ravi Drums and Colonial Cousins then took the stage and churned out their brand of music.

Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra then put her dancing shoes and performed to hit numbers from her films such as 'Don', 'Don 2' and 'Kaminey', which even saw India spinner Harbhajan Singh shaking a leg along with her.

India's dancing sensation and Chennai's own Prabhu Deva then burned the dance floor with his performance where he danced to songs from films such as 'Wanted' and 'Hum Se Hai Muqablah'.

Two-time title winners, Chennai Super Kings then took the stage and Priyanka Chopra shared some light moments with the cricketers as she quizzed skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and also taught Australian Doug Bollinger and Indian spinner R Ashwin some dancing steps.

The 'Chammak Challo' of the Tinsel town, Kareena Kapoor then performed her dance numbers from films such as 'Ra One' and the latest 'Agent Vinod'.

The opening nite then saw the oath taking ceremony by the skippers of the nine teams, including retired Rahul Dravid and Australian Adam Gilchrist, as they signed the MCC Spirit of Cricket pledge.

Defending champions CSK skipper Dhoni placed the trophy back on the podium and BCCI president N Srinivasan and IPL chairman Rajiv Shukla then joined the players on stage.

"IPL has grown from strength to strength and has established itself as a premiere tournament. BCCI is extremely proud of this achievement. But who is the cause? First the commitment of the players both international and domestic, who participated in the event, the enthusiasm of the franchises and assistance of the supporting stuffs and the cricket fans in India and around the world have contributed to its great success. We expect IPL 5 to be no less," Srinivasan said.

"We have not forgotten who played for us. The BCCI will give an one-time opportunity to cricketers who have graced Indian cricket -- International cricketer as well as domestic cricketers who played from a long time.

"Over 185 players will be benefited from it and we will start the distribution from this year. It is a small thank you from us to those who have done yeoman service to Indian cricket," he added.

Shukla then flagged off the fifth edition, saying: "It gives me a great pleasure to flag off the fifth edition of the DLF Indian Premier League, an arena where quality international and domestic cricketers take part in intense contest of strategy and skill. IPL is a platform where talent meets opportunity."

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan then tried to set the stage ablaze with his 'Dhinka Chika' act from the film 'Ready', followed by performances to some foot-tapping numbers from 'Body Guard', 'Wanted', 'Partner' and 'Jab Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kiya' but his performance too lacked the punch.

After some Bollywood razzle-dazzle, Perry dished out a sumptuous musical treat and performed some of her superhits such as 'fireworks' and 'California Girls'.

The singer, who had tied the knot with now estranged husband Russell Brand, in India in 2010, was the star attraction of the evening and her maiden performance in the country, rounded off the evening.

Dazzling fireworks lit up the evening sky as the ceremony which lasted about two and a half hours came to end.

The main action will start from Wednesday when defending champions Chennai Super Kings starts their campaign against Champions Leagues title holder Mumbai Indians in the tournament opener at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

IPL 5 2012 Teams Names are:

1: Chennai Super Kings
2: Deccan Chargers
3: Delhi Daredevils
4: Kings XI Punjab
5: Kolkata Knight Riders
6: Mumbai Indians
7: Pune Warriors
8: Rajsthan Royals
9: Royal Challengers Bangalore

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DAY	DATE	MATCH	TIME	TEAM	TEAM	VENUE
Wed	04-Apr	1	8pm	Chennai Super Kings	Mumbai Indians	Chennai
Thu	05-Apr	2	8pm	Kolkata Knight Riders	Delhi Daredevils	Kolkata
		3	4pm	Mumbai Indians	Pune Warriors India	Mumbai
Fri	06-Apr
		4	8pm	Rajasthan Royals	Kings XI Punjab	Jaipur
		5	4pm	Royal Challengers Bangalore	Delhi Daredevils	Bangalore
Sat	07-Apr
		6	8pm	Deccan Chargers	Chennai Super Kings	Vizag
		7	4pm	Rajasthan Royals	Kolkata Knight Riders	Jaipur
Sun	08-Apr
		8	8pm	Pune Warriors India	Kings XI Punjab	Pune
Mon	09-Apr	9	8pm	Deccan Chargers	Mumbai Indians	Vizag
		10	4pm	Royal Challengers Bangalore	Kolkata Knight Riders	Bangalore
Tue	10-Apr
		11	8pm	Delhi Daredevils	Chennai Super Kings	Delhi
Wed	11-Apr	12	8pm	Mumbai Indians	Rajasthan Royals	Mumbai
		13	4pm	Chennai Super Kings	Royal Challengers Bangalore	Chennai
Thu	12-Apr
		14	8pm	Kings XI Punjab	Pune Warriors India	Mohali
Fri	13-Apr	15	8pm	Kolkata Knight Riders	Rajasthan Royals	Kolkata
		16	4pm	Delhi Daredevils	Deccan Chargers	Delhi
Sat	14-Apr
		17	8pm	Pune Warriors India	Chennai Super Kings	Pune
		18	4pm	Kolkata Knight Riders	Kings XI Punjab	Kolkata
Sun	15-Apr
		19	8pm	Royal Challengers Bangalore	Rajasthan Royals	Bangalore
Mon	16-Apr	20	8pm	Mumbai Indians	Delhi Daredevils	Mumbai
		21	4pm	Rajasthan Royals	Deccan Chargers	Jaipur
Tue	17-Apr
		22	8pm	Royal Challengers Bangalore	Pune Warriors India	Bangalore
Wed	18-Apr	23	8pm	Kings XI Punjab	Kolkata Knight Riders	Mohali
		24	4pm	Deccan Chargers	Delhi Daredevils	Hyderabad / Cuttack
Thu	19-Apr
		25	8pm	Chennai Super Kings	Pune Warriors India	Chennai
Fri	20-Apr	26	8pm	Kings XI Punjab	Royal Challengers Bangalore	Mohali
		27	4pm	Chennai Super Kings	Rajasthan Royals	Chennai
Sat	21-Apr
		28	8pm	Delhi Daredevils	Pune Warriors India	Delhi
		29	4pm	Mumbai Indians	Kings XI Punjab	Mumbai
Sun	22-Apr
		30	8pm	Deccan Chargers	Kolkata Knight Riders	Hyderabad / Cuttack
Mon	23-Apr	31	8pm	Rajasthan Royals	Royal Challengers Bangalore	Jaipur
		32	4pm	Pune Warriors India	Delhi Daredevils	Pune
Tue	24-Apr
		33	8pm	Kolkata Knight Riders	Deccan Chargers	Kolkata
		34	4pm	Kings XI Punjab	Mumbai Indians	Mohali
Wed	25-Apr
		35	8pm	Royal Challengers Bangalore	Chennai Super Kings	Bangalore
Thu	26-Apr	36	8pm	Pune Warriors India	Deccan Chargers	Pune
Fri	27-Apr	37	8pm	Delhi Daredevils	Mumbai Indians	Delhi
		38	4pm	Chennai Super Kings	Kings XI Punjab	Chennai
Sat	28-Apr
		39	8pm	Kolkata Knight Riders	Royal Challengers Bangalore	Kolkata
Sun	29-Apr	40	4pm	Delhi Daredevils	Rajasthan Royals	Delhi
Sun	29-Apr	41	8pm	Mumbai Indians	Deccan Chargers	Mumbai
Mon	30-Apr	42	8pm	Chennai Super Kings	Kolkata Knight Riders	Chennai
		43	4pm	Deccan Chargers	Pune Warriors India	Hyderabad
Tue	01-May
		44	8pm	Rajasthan Royals	Delhi Daredevils	Jaipur
Wed	02-May	45	8pm	Royal Challengers Bangalore	Kings XI Punjab	Bangalore
Thu	03-May	46	8pm	Pune Warriors India	Mumbai Indians	Pune
Fri	04-May	47	8pm	Chennai Super Kings	Deccan Chargers	Chennai
		48	4pm	Kolkata Knight Riders	Pune Warriors India	Kolkata
Sat	05-May
		49	8pm	Kings XI Punjab	Rajasthan Royals	Mohali
		50	4pm	Mumbai Indians	Chennai Super Kings	Mumbai
Sun	06-May
		51	8pm	Royal Challengers Bangalore	Deccan Chargers	Bangalore
Mon	07-May	52	8pm	Delhi Daredevils	Kolkata Knight Riders	Delhi
		53	4pm	Pune Warriors India	Rajasthan Royals	Pune
Tue	08-May
		54	8pm	Deccan Chargers	Kings XI Punjab	Hyderabad
Wed	09-May	55	8pm	Mumbai Indians	Royal Challengers Bangalore	Mumbai
Thu	10-May	56	8pm	Rajasthan Royals	Chennai Super Kings	Jaipur
Fri	11-May	57	8pm	Pune Warriors India	Royal Challengers Bangalore	Pune
		58	4pm	Kolkata Knight Riders	Mumbai Indians	Kolkata
Sat	12-May
		59	8pm	Chennai Super Kings	Delhi Daredevils	Chennai
		60	4pm	Rajasthan Royals	Pune Warriors India	Jaipur
Sun	13-May
		61	8pm	Kings XI Punjab	Deccan Chargers	Mohali
		62	4pm	Royal Challengers Bangalore	Mumbai Indians	Bangalore
Mon	14-May
		63	8pm	Kolkata Knight Riders	Chennai Super Kings	Kolkata
Tue	15-May	64	8pm	Delhi Daredevils	Kings XI Punjab	Delhi
Wed	16-May	65	8pm	Mumbai Indians	Kolkata Knight Riders	Mumbai
		66	4pm	Kings XI Punjab	Chennai Super Kings	Dharamsala
Thu	17-May
		67	8pm	Delhi Daredevils	Royal Challengers Bangalore	Delhi
Fri	18-May	68	8pm	Deccan Chargers	Rajasthan Royals	Hyderabad
		69	4pm	Kings XI Punjab	Delhi Daredevils	Dharamsala
Sat	19-May
		70	8pm	Pune Warriors India	Kolkata Knight Riders	Pune
		71	4pm	Deccan Chargers	Royal Challengers Bangalore	Hyderabad
Sun	20-May
		72	8pm	Rajasthan Royals	Mumbai Indians	Jaipur
PLAY OFF WEEK
Tue	22-May	QUALIFIER 1	8pm	First Placed Team	Second Placed Team	Bangalore
Wed	23-May	ELIMINATOR	8pm	Third Placed Team	Fourth Placed Team	Bangalore
Fri	25-May	QUALIFIER 2	8pm	Winner of Eliminator	Loser of Qualifier 1	Chennai
Sun	27-May	FINAL	8pm	Winner of Qualifier 1	Winner of Qualifier 2	Chennai

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World's 10 Most Powerful Brands

The barely 10-year-old Google is the world's most powerful brand, followed by General Electric and Microsoft, according to a survey conducted by Millward Brown's BrandZ index. The survey assigned values to various brands based on their financial strength and consumer sentiment.

1. Google

A sign outside of the Google headquarters in Mountain View , California

Google, with a brand value of $66.434 billion, is the world's most powerful brand. The global search engine giant was started as a research project in January 1996 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, two Ph.D students at Stanford University , California . Google Inc was incorporated on September 7, 1998, at a friend's garage in Menlo Park , California . The company, known for its innovations and stupendous growth rate, went public on August 19, 2004. Page and Brin's search engine was originally called BackRub. The name 'Google' originated from 'googol,' which refers to the number represented by a 1 followed by one-hundred zeros. Eric E. Schmidt is the CEO of Google, while co-founder Sergey Brin and Larry page are Technology President and Products President, respectively. The company is listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the symbol GOOG. 'Google' is now a verb, having found its way into the dictionary. It means 'to use the Google search engine to obtain information on the Internet.'

2. GE.

General Electric chairman Jeffrey R Immelt.

General Electric's brand value has been estimated at $61.880 billion, making it the world's second most powerful brand. GE is a giant US multinational, with headquarters in Fairfield , Connecticut , engaged in technology and services industries. It is the world's second largest company in terms of market capitalisation. The famous inventor Thomas Alva Edison opened a new laboratory in Menlo Park , New Jersey in 1876, where the incandescent electric lamp was invented. By 1890, Edison formed the Edison General Electric Company. In 1879, Elihu Thomson and Edwin J. Houston formed the Thomson-Houston Electric Company to rival Edison 's firm. However, in 1892, both the companies merged to give birth to the General Electric Company. GE slowly began to diversify its operations. Today its businesses span information technology, financial services, industrial technology, aviation, healthcare, oil and gas, films and entertainment, theme parks, locomotives, insurance, etc. In India , too, GE's enjoys widespread presence. Jeffrey Immelt is GE's chairman & CEO; while Keith Sherin is the CFO, and Robert Wright is GE vice chairman.


3. Microsoft.

The Microsoft logo at the company's office in Herndon , Virginia.

Microsoft Corporation is the world's largest software company, with global annual revenue of over $44.28 billion. With a brand value of $54.951 billion, it also is the planet's third most powerful brand. Bill Gates, the world's richest man, is the executive chairman of the software giant which he co-founded along with Paul Allen in 1975. On June 25, 1981, the company was incorporated. On August 12, 1981, IBM introduced its personal computer with Microsoft's 16-bit operating system, MS-DOS 1.0. On Feb 26, 1986, Microsoft moved to corporate campus in Redmond , Washington , and on March 13, 1986, Microsoft stock went public. On May 22, 1990, Microsoft launched Windows 3.0. On November 20, 1985, Microsoft released its first retail version of Microsoft Windows, originally a graphical extension for its MS-DOS operating system. Gates is equally admired for his insight and criticised for his business tactics. Steve Ballmer is the company's CEO, while Ray Ozzie is chief software architect. Microsoft employs 76,000 people across 102 countries.

4. Coca-Cola.

The outside of Coca-Cola headquarters in Atlanta , Georgia .

Coca-Cola's brand value has been estimated at $44.134 billion, making it the world's foruth most powerful brand. Coca-Cola, a carbonated soft drink, was intended as a patent medicine when it was invented in 1885 by Dr. John Stith Pemberton in Covington , Georgia . It was then called Pemberton's French Wine Coca. Pemberton's partner and bookkeeper, Frank M Robinson, suggested the name and penned the now famous trademark 'Coca-Cola' in his unique script. Coca-Cola was bought over by businessman Asa Griggs Candler in 1887 and incorporated it as the Coca Cola Company in 1892. Griggs made the brand a force to reckon with through his marketing strategies. Coca-Cola was sold in bottles for the first time on March 12, 1894. In 1919, a group of investors headed by Ernest Woodruff and W C Bradley purchased The Coca-Cola Company for $25 million. Coca-Cola is also the world's best known brand. E Neville Isdell is the company's chairman and chief executive officer.


5. China Mobile.

Two men walk past a logo of China Mobile in Chengdu, in
China 's southwestern province of Sichuan.

China Mobile is the world's 5th most powerful brand with a value of $41.214 billion. China Mobile Communications Corporation, also known as China Mobile or CMCC, is China 's largest mobile phone operator. It is the world's largest mobile phone operator ranked by number of subscribers, with over 296 million customers. By turnover it is second to Vodafone, which owns 3.3% of the China Mobile. A state-owned enterprise, it was spun off from former monopoly China Telecom in 2000, and now has a 65% share of the highly competitive Chinese mobile market. China Mobile is the largest company registered in Hong Kong . Wang Jianzhou is the telecom major's chairman and CEO.

6. Marlboro.

Altria CEO & chairman is Louis Camilleri.

Marlboro's brand value has been estimated at $39.166 billion, making it the 6th most powerful brand. Marlboro, made by Altria, is the world's best selling cig@rette brand. It is famous for its billboard advertisements and magazine ads of the Marlboro Man. Philip Morris, a London-based cig@rette manufacturer, created a New York subsidiary in 1902 to sell several of its cig@rette brands, including Marlboro.

Marlboro then suddenly faltered badly in the market till the 1950s, when it made a rollicking comeback following the introduction of a new cowboy image for the brand. Sales skyrocketed by 5,000%. Marlboro with a filtered tip was launched in 1955. The brand is named after Great Marlborough Street , the location of its original London factory. Richmond , Virginia , is now the location of the largest Marlboro cig@rette manufacturing plant.


7. Wal-Mart.

A customer leaving a Wal-Mart store in Clinton , Maryland .

The world's 7th most powerful brand, Wal-Mart, is estimated to be worth $36.880 billion. Wal-Mart Stores is an American public corporation and the world's largest retailer. It is the largest private employer, the largest grocery retailer, and the largest toy seller in the United States . It was founded by Sam Walton, who opened his first Wal-Mart discount store in Rogers , Arkansas , in 1962. The company was incorporated on October 31, 1969, and listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 1972. Sam Walton died on April 5, 1992 at the age of 74. His widow Helen R Walton, daughter Alice L Walton, and sons Jim C Walton, John T Walton and S Robson Walton, each with a personal wealth of $20.5 billion, have all been ranked among the richest Americans by Forbes. H Lee Scott is Wal-Mart CEO, while S Robson Walton, is the retail giant's chairman.

8. Citi,

Charles Prince is the company's chairman & CEO.

Citi is the world's 8th most powerful brand with an estimated value of $33.706 billion. Citigroup Inc was formed following the $140 billion merger of Citicorp and Travelers Group on April 7, 1998 to create the world's largest financial services organisation. The company employs almost 300,000 people around the world. Travelers was founded in 1864 in Hartford , Connecticut . It dealt in insurance and is noted for many industry firsts: the first automobile policy, the first commercial airline policy, and the first policy for space travel. In the 1990s, it went through a series of mergers and acquisitions. It was bought by Primerica in 1993, but the resulting company retained the Travelers name. In 1995, it became The Travelers Group. It bought Aetna 's property and casualty business in 1996. Citicorp was the descendant of First National City Bank, founded in New York City . It was one of the oldest banks in the United States (founded in 1812), and had the largest international branch presence of any United States headquartered bank. In the 1960s and 1970s, chairman Walter Wriston led the bank into sovereign debt and loan syndication. It was Writsen who led the technology of ATM cards before the the banks. He also spearheaded the name change to Citibank in the late 1970s. Charles Prince, chief executive and chairman of Citigroup, during an unveiling ceremony for the group's new logo in Seoul


9. IBM

The IBM logo in front of the company's headquarters in Seoul , South Korea.

International Business Machines Corporation, also called IBM or 'Big Blue', is a multinational computer technology corporation headquartered in Armonk , New York , USA . Till 2006 it was the world's largest computer company, but has now ceded the top spot to Hewlett-Packard. With over 350,000 employees worldwide, IBM is the largest information technology employer in the world. The company which became IBM was founded in 1888 as Herman Hollerith and the Tabulating Machine Company. It was incorporated as Computing Tabulating Recording Corporation (CTR) on June 15, 1911, and was listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 1916. IBM adopted its current name in 1924, where it became a Fortune 500 company. Samuel J Palmisano is IBM chairman & CEO.


10. Toyota

The corporate logo of the Toyota car company at the annual motor show in Paris .

Toyota with an estimated brand value of $33.427 billion is the 10th most powerful brand in the world. Toyota Motor Corporation is a Japanese multinational corporation and the world's largest auto company that manufactures automobiles, trucks, buses, and robots. The headquarters of Toyota are located in Toyota , Aichi , Japan . It is the world's eighth largest company by revenue of $179 billion as of 2006.

The company was founded in 1937 by Kiichiro Toyoda as a spinoff from his father's company Toyota Industries to create automobiles. It created, first as a department of Toyota Industries, its first product Type A engine in 1934 and its first passenger car in 1936. Toyota Motor Co. was established as an independent company in 1937. Although the founding family name is Toyoda, the company name was changed in order to signify the separation of the founders' work life from home life, to simplify the pronunciation, and to give the company a happy beginning. Toyota is considered luckier than Toyoda in Japan . Katsuaki Watanabe is Toyota 's president and CEO, while Fujio Cho is chairman. Shoichiro Toyoda is the company's honorary chairman; Hiroshi Okuda is senior advisor; and Katsuhiro Nakagawa is vice chairman.

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