The Fusion

Funny Taxi Driver Jokes, Funny Driver Jokes: Forget More

2010-11-13T22:39:00.000-08:00

Taxi driver: Sir, I forgot to turn on the meter before starting.How much should I charge you?

Passenger: It's absolutely ok. Actually I also forgot to take my purse today!!

Funny Police Thief Jokes, Funny Kid Jokes: You Can Steal But....

2010-11-12T07:45:00.000-08:00

A thief entered a house and found a kid awake!

Thief: S..s..s..h.. hey, you better keep quiet!

Kid: I will remain quiet in one condition. You have to steal my books too!!

Paul The Psychic Octopus Rocks The Soccer World

2010-07-11T00:50:00.000-07:00

It’s the Octopus Paul – the oracle, the soothsayer, the official football star who found fame without stepping anywhere near a football field. Everyone’s mad over the resident of the Sea Life Aquarium in Oberhausen, Germany. So far he has managed to correctly predict the winner of every game at the tournament featuring his adopted country’s team (he’s British born but reared in Germany). Actually not just Paul, many pet owners can detect a sixth sense in their pets. How does Paul see the future it is not very clear. By the way, he’s named Paul after a poem by German author Boy Lornse titled Der Tintenfisch Paul Oktopus. His keeper Oliver Walenciak believes it might have something to do with the fact that “all octopus have nine brains so he might has exceptional powers. So, its not just Paul, but many psychic octopuses could be gliding around in the deep blue. Octopuses can learn, they can process complex information in their heads, and they can behave in equally complex ways. But it would be a mistake to try to give octopuses an IQ score. They are not intelligent in the way we are—not because they’re dumb but because their behavior is the product of hundreds of millions of years of evolution under radically different conditions than the ones under which our own brains evolved. Octopuses are known to be highly intelligent and curious. Divers are amazed by the elaborate trails octopus follow along the seafloor. They say octopus are innately curious and take great care to examine divers, tugging at their masks and air regulators. Researchers and aquarium attendants tell tales of octopuses that have tormented and outwitted them. Some captive octopuses lie in ambush and spit in their keepers’ faces. Others dismantle pumps and block drains, causing costly floods, or flex their arms in order to pop locked lids. Some have been caught sneaking from their tanks at night into other exhibits, gobbling up fish, then sneaking back to their tanks, damp trails along walls and floors giving them away. So, is Paul just another intelligent octopus with a distinct personality? Why this affinity for football? Nobody knows.
Recently Octopus Paul has competition. Singapore’s Mani; the 13-year-old parakeet too has been correct in his predictions for all the quarter-final ties and the Spain-Germany semi-final. However they have predicted differently for the World Cup Final. Paul has selected Spain whereas Mani's winner is Netherlands.Lets see who has the last laugh!

Manmohon Singh- The Prime Minister of India and Barak Obama- The President of United States

2010-07-05T00:19:00.000-07:00

US President Barak Obama had all praise for Prime Ministerof India Manmohan Singh. Commenting on the rise of India, US President Barack Obama Sunday said he was 'looking forward' and 'excited' about visiting India with First Lady Michelle later this year. Personally thanking Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and wife Gurcharan Kaur for their friendship , Obama also hoped his visit to India - scheduled for the early part of November - would be extremely productive for the two sides. 'It is a trip that I'm very much looking forward to,' said Obama, before holding alks with Manmohan Singh after the conclusion of the G20 Summit that also saw the convergence of views expressed by India and the US. 'We are also just excited because of the tremendous cultural, as well as political and social and economic examples, that India is providing the world and has in the past,' said the US president. 'I can tell you that here at G20, when the prime minister speaks, people listen,' he said, adding it was because of his deep knowledge of economic issues, the nuances of India's rise as a world power and its commitment towards global peace and prosperity. The US president also recalled that the state dinner hosted by him for Manmohan Singh - the first for his presidency - was 'wonderful' and that it had set the tone for India-US ties that they had both termed as a strategic partnership.'We want to make sure that in addition to government-to-government ties, we were initiating people-to-people ties,' he said, adding emphasis also remained on how to get the businesses of the two side to work together. Manmohan Singh, on his part, also praised Obama no length and said it was because of him that the strategic partnership between India and the US was getting a new thrust, meaning and endeacvour. 'You are a role model for millions and millions of people all over the world,' said the Indian prime minister said of Obama, almost 30 years his junior. 'Your life history is a history that inspires millions of people everywhere.'Manmohan Singh said it was his privilege to enjoy Obama's friendship, and assured that he was waiting to welcome the US president and his family to India so that they could also see for themselves the transformations the nation was undergoing.

Famous Red Cards in World Cup

2010-06-27T01:11:00.000-07:00

These are the lists of some famous or infamous red cards which became part of world cup football history.

* Zinedine Zidane (France Vs Italy 2006)

Among the mother, father and holy ghost of all World Cup red cards. Zidane, who had given France the lead with a cheeky penalty and moments earlier nearly won the match with a brilliant header, responded to Marco Materazzi's taunting by headbutting him in the chest. This was football's JFK moment and, like the late president's murder, wild rumours have continued to spread about what exactly was said. Zidane claims Materazzi insulted his mother, which the Italian defender has consistently denied. For the record, France's former number 10 has said he 'would rather die' than apologise. This one looks set to run and run.

* David Beckham (England Vs Argentina 1998)

'Ten Brave Lions, One Stupid Boy' screamed an English tabloid newspaper the day after England's second round defeat by Argentina in 1998. English poster boy David Beckham was dismissed for a flash of petulance in flicking a leg at Diego Simeone, who collapsed as if he had been shot by a sniper's bullet. The image of Beckham gazing up at the giant referee Kim Milton Nielsen remains a defining image of France '98. Declarations for public lynchings and burning effigies swiftly followed for England's number seven.

* Pedro Monzon (Argentina Vs West Germany 1990)

La Albiceleste hold the record for the most red cards in World Cup history with 10. Three of those came in Italia '90 with Pedro Monzon earning his name in the history books for becoming the first player to be sent off in a World Cup final. Monzon hacked Jurgen Klinsmann down and 20 minutes later team-mate Gustavo Dezotti was sent packing too, with the Argentinian players barging the Mexican referee around like a pinball in disgraceful scenes.

* Frank Rijkaard & Rudi Voeller (Netherlands Vs West Germany 1990)

Sixty seconds of madness will forever define this pair's careers. When Germany play Netherlands there is always some spice, so when it's a second round World Cup match two years after the Dutch beat them on home soil in Euro '88, it was bound to get nasty. Just after the 20 minute mark Rijkaard sliced into Voller to earn a booking which didn't meet with his approval, so he lobbed a mouthful of spit in the German's direction. Voeller even pointed at his curly hair to the referee to demonstrate, but got a booking for his protests. Moments later the pair clashed again in the penalty area and were both sent off, upon which Rijkaard lobbed another one in Voeller's direction. It's alleged they had a punch up in the tunnel, although we understand they have since patched things up.

* Diego Maradona (Argentina Vs Brazil 1982)

Trailing 3-0 to the super Brazilians, Diego Maradona snapped with just five minutes remaining. Argentina's number 10 launched himself at Batista with menace, connecting with a part of the body which guarantees severe pain when studs are attached. His World Cup, along with Argentina's, was over.

* Mario David (Italy Vs Chile 1962)

A game etched in history as the 'Battle of Santiago' and memorably described by the BBC at the time as "the most stupid, appalling, disgusting and disgraceful exhibition of football, possible in the history of the game." Tensions were at fever pitch before a ball was kicked as members of the Italian media had slated the hosts Chile in a series of scathing editorials. It didn't take long before the battle got underway and Giorgio Ferrini's red card for Italy in the eighth minute set the tone for things to come. Ferrini took aim with a kick but only left the field several minutes later when an army of police had to escort him off. Later in the half, Chile's Leonel Sanchez and Italy's Mario David decided to kick lumps out of each other at the corner flag. Sanchez aimed a punch in David's direction and, despite the linesman seeing it cleanly, he amazingly escaped punishment. A few minutes later David aimed a kung fu kick, which Eric Cantona would be proud of, in Sanchez's direction and he saw red too. Referee Ken Aston, who had served in the Second World War, said it was like being back in battle. He had a point.

4) Antonio Rattin (Argentina Vs England 1966)

Tensions between England and Argentina were there long before the Falklands war and the Hand of God. Skipper Rattin was given his marching orders by German referee Rudolph Kreitlein for repeated dissent but took an age to leave the pitch. He allegedly spat on the Queen's red carpet and as he eventually trudged off he wiped his hands on the corner flag which had a Union Jack on it. Rattin pleaded his defence years later: "The sending-off should never have happened and it wouldn’t have done if I could speak a word of German. I hadn’t even made a foul. All I wanted to do was talk to the referee, but the next thing I knew he was pointing me off the pitch."

* Laurent Blanc (France Vs Croatia 1998)

A disgraceful red card which should never have been issued. France's cultured defender missed out on the World Cup final for a blatant piece of gamesmanship executed by Slaven Bilic. After minor contact, Bilic launched himself to ground, clutching his face in horror. Blanc, who had been inspirational throughout the tournament, was deprived of playing in the biggest game of his career. If ever there was an argument for video evidence this was it. Calls for Blanc's ban to be over tuned fell on deaf ears. It still makes the Gallic blood boil.

* Sergio Batista (Uruguay Vs Scotland 1986)

Batista holds the dubious record of the fastest ever red card in World Cup history for seeing red less than a minute into Uruguay's game with Scotland in Mexico '86. He was given an early bath just 56 seconds into the game for slaloming into the back of Gordon Strachan. Referee Joel Quiniou took no prisoners and reached straight for his top pocket, roaring at Batista to leave and fast.

How to Create Wealth, How to Become Rich

2010-06-20T03:17:00.000-07:00

Wealth creation Strategies:

Ever thought how your colleague at work, who earns the same salary as you, has bought a Marcediz while you are still driving your 5-year-old Hundai Accent?

Chances are your colleague has utilized his or her existing salary smartly to generate passive sources of income, on the back of which the car has been bought. By generating passive income you can achieve financial freedom and flexibility through the creation of alternative sources of income that can complement your salary income. People rarely achieve their financial goals and dreams only on the back of their salaries - one needs alternative sources of income that can increase one's wealth and consumption capabilities. Here we share with you some tips on how to generate passive income that can facilitate wealth creation.

What is passive income?

The salary you get from work is a direct result of your efforts at work, during your active working life. Passive income, on the other hand, is income that you can generate without having to directly work for it. For exampe, if you invest a part of your salary into instruments that will earn income for you without you spending any time on it, you can create passive sources of investment income for yourself. Apart from the act of investment, you are not directly doing any active work to generate investment income. In effect, your money works for you to earn more money for no incremental effort on your part. Over time, if you have invested smartly, you can have enough money through these passive sources to make a down payment on an apartment or buy that dream car. Even if you start small, the idea is that you should start creating passive income for your self. Through the sheer power of compounding of capital, small savings today can grow into a large amount within just a short period of 4-5 years.

When can one start earning passive income?

You can start as early as today! All you need is a regular source of salary income and the discipline of setting aside a part of this salary, even if it is a small amount, towards investment purposes before you start spending your money on your lifestyle or your living costs. This of course might not always be easy, and depends upon the state of your personal finances and your family situation. Also, if you are just starting out your career, you might not have the flexibility to invest immediately. To add to these is the peer pressure to spend money on items of conspicuous consumption like the latest mobile phone or a cutting edge flat screen LCD TV. The choice whether to invest or not is of course yours, but please bear in mind the tradeoff in the long term - you can either consume today, or save up to consume for later. If, however, you are in your middle age, you might not be left with much of a choice and your key goal should be to use as much of your income as possible from your remaining peak earning years to create a source of passive income, which is often the only source of funds for most people during retirement.

Last but not the least, jike your salary income, any passive income that you generate will also create a tax liability for you.

Depending upon the source of the income there might be different tax treatment applied. For instance, dividends from equity instruments such as stocks or equity mutual funds are tax free in the hands of the investor. However, dividends distributed by a debt or a liquid fund will be subject to a dividend distribution tax paid out by the fund. Further, the tax treatment also depends upon the time duration that you hold an asset or an investment. If you make a gain on a capital market investment, but hold it for less than 12 months, short-term capital gains tax rules will apply. If you hold the investment for more than 12 months then long-term capital gains tax rates will be applicable. Similarly, for property the holding period that determines a short or long-term capital gain is whether you have owned the asset for more or less than 3 years. The tax rates for capital gains vary by the type of investment in question. Sometimes you might also be able to use losses from your investments to offset your taxes from other sources of income.
Whatever be the source of your passive income, you will need to declare it in your annual tax return, and pay taxes on it according to the existing tax rates and rules.

Savings Plan For Everyone, Savings Scheme to Go For

2010-06-12T03:57:00.000-07:00

Saving is essential for everyone!
When the interest rates are rising it is good news for some - those who look at making deposits; bad news for some - those who are looking at taking loans. Savings however have to be channeled carefully so that the maximum can be gained from the deposits. Here are the top 5 savings planning:

In today's scenario the top 5 savings instruments are:
1. Debt Mutual Funds
2. Mutual Fund Monthly Income Plan - Growth Option
3. Company Deposits
4. Post Office Recurring Deposit
5. Post Office Monthly Income Scheme

Debt Mutual Funds

These are managed funds that invest the funds from the investors predominantly in debt and debt oriented schemes. There are a number of advantages that these mutual funds give compared to a direct deposit. The most apparent is the fact that this is a managed fund and the returns can be better as the manager has access to more information and will leverage that compared to individual investors. There is no TDS or tax on the interest. The returns will be processed as capital gains. Returns from this fund are expected to be good. The top five debt mutual funds have given compounded returns in the range of 10.50-14.50% in the last 3 years. This is much better than the normal bank deposit or company deposit. The advantage is that debt mutual funds can create capital gains when the interest rates go down.

Mutual Fund Monthly Income Plan - Growth Option

For people who have a higher risk quoitent during the short term, monthly income plan (MIP) of mutual funds is good. Here a small portion (generally not more than 20%) of the funds is invested in equity. So the returns can be better than the normal debt mutual fund when the market is rising. The typical returns in the last 3 years are 12% to 14% for the top 5 funds. However caution needs to be taken when choosing the growth option. This is due to the fact that if we start to receive the monthly payouts there may be months when the principal is used for the payout. This will drain the fund particularly when the market goes down. Being largely a debt oriented mutual fund, the tax treatment is the same as the debt mutual fund.

Company Deposits

Companies that offer deposit schemes to consumers tend to offer rates that are in-between bank deposit rates and bank lending rates. This is a win-win situation for the company and the person saving. The bank has to make a profit when borrowing from the public and lending to companies. So they have an interest rate difference (spread) of about 4.5%. In effect, the deposit holders are paid less and the borrowers are charged more. When a company has direct access to the depositor, both benefit. The depositor gets a better rate than what the bank can offer and the company is able to borrow at a lesser rate when compared to a bank interest rate. However, it is in the best interest of the borrower to do his research thoroughly and double check how good the credit rating of the company is before investing. On an average estimates show that one can easily get 11% - 12% on reputed companies' deposits for a 3 year term. The returns will be taxed as interest and will have TDS.

Post Office Recurring Deposit

This is a 5 year scheme where one invests on a monthly basis. However, there does exist an option for the fund to be closed after 3 years, which comes with a penalty of 1%. The advantage with the postal recurring deposit over the bank recurring deposit is that the minimum monthly investment is only Rs.10/- with no upper limit. In case the payment is made once is 6 months or on a yearly basis, there are discounts for that too. The limitation is that the interest rate is fixed at 7.5% only and auto-debit to bank account is not available. There are no tax benefits from the scheme. However Post Offices have not been deducting TDS.

Post Office Monthly Income Scheme

For the retired people, the Post Office Monthly Income Scheme is a good savings instrument. The interest is 8% divided on a monthly payout basis. The payout if not required can be channeled to a recurring deposit. The effective returns increases by almost 10% by doing this.The interest can be credited to a savings account of any bank too. The account can be closed after 1 year with a 5% penalty and after 3 years without any penalty. The limitation however is that the maximum investment for any individual is only Rs.6 L. The ranking of the above 5 savings schemes have been done based on their returns, the convenience factor to close and change to another savings scheme (important when the interest rate is rising) and the safety for investments. Of all the options the debt mutual funds appear to score the highest due to their flexibility and returns. This is closely followed by the mutual fund MIPs.

Causes of Aircrash, Reasons behind the Accidents that occurs to an Aircraft

2010-05-25T03:28:00.000-07:00

Causes of Aircrash:

One in every four air crashes across the globe can be attributed to error during landing quite similar to this morning's Air India crash in Mangalore in which 158 people were killed.
An analysis by Boeing shows that around 24 per cent of the total 364 plane accidents between 1998 and 2007 were caused by technical or human error while landing.
Of the 364 accidents, more than 85 occurred while landing, the analysis said. Eleven per cent of the total 5,147 fatalities were attributed to accidents due to problems in landing.
The majority of accidents (57 per cent) occurred while the aircraft were cruising, according to the report titled "Statistical Summary of Commercial Jet Airplane Accidents, 1959-2008".
About 12 per cent of accidents took place during takeoff, while 8 per cent during the plane's initial climb and 12 per cent between the period of climb and cruise, accounting for 43 per cent of the total fatalities, said the report.
While descending, there were only 5 per cent of mishaps whereas 10 per cent of accidents occurred during the flight's initial approach and 9 per cent during the final approach before landing. Such accidents resulted in about 27 per cent of total fatalities during the said 10 years.
The report also stated that about 12 per cent of accidents took place during taxing and towing of planes at airports. As far as fatalities are concerned, 1,985 deaths resulted in accidents caused by loss of control in flights. Over 1,100 were killed in accidents classified under controlled flight into terrain, in which a pilot inadvertently flies an aircraft into terrain without knowing about the obstacle. The third biggest reason behind fatal accidents was the failure or malfunction of an aircraft system or component - other than the powerplant. Accidents under this category have killed 655 people in the reported period. Accidents occurred due to "runway excursion" -- a veer off or overrun off the runway surface -- remained the fourth biggest killer, claiming the lives of about 449 people. Such accidents also resulted in nearly 90 external fatalities, according to the report. Today's mishap can be classified under the "runway excursion" category. Midair collisions have killed over 150 people on board and nearly 70 from outside during the said period.

The Success of Twenty-20 World Cup 2010

2010-05-20T05:53:00.000-07:00

Twenty -20 world cup 2010 in West Indies is over.The growing popularity of Twenty20 cricket has been further cemented by the successful conduct of the just concluded ICC World Twenty20 in the Caribbean. From what one saw in the fortnight long competition it is no more just slam bang cricket. There is a lot of strategy and tactics involved and all countries have taken to the game's newest and shortest format very seriously. The very nature of the format - short and sweet - led one to initially think that is just hit and giggle. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Just for starters, it can be stated that the tactical errors of MS Dhoni were possibly the main reasons that led to India's exit at the Super Stage of the tournament. Persisting with Ravindra Jadeja, fielding just two quick bowlers on the fast and bouncy track at Bridgetown, not playing leg spinner Piyush Chawla and not using Yusuf Pathan as a floater in the batting order were some of the moves found wanting as far as strategic matters were concerned. It is important in Twenty20 to be more flexible rather than to follow a rigid policy and that is one of the truths driven home by events in the World Cup.

The tournament also underlined the fact that the format provides for an even contest between bat and ball. Initially, it was taken for granted that Twenty20 was a format by, for and of the batsmen. Of late thanks to the evolution of the format into a thinking man's game the gap between bat and ball has narrowed. In 27 matches, 200 was not notched up even once with the highest being 197 for seven by Australia in their successful run chase against Pakistan in the semifinal. Modest totals of 133, 139, 141 and 148 were defended successfully while totals of 168 and 169 were enough to win by convincing margins in contests between Test playing nations. An encouraging feature of the matches was that spin bowlers enjoyed almost as much success as the pacemen with Saeed Ajmal, Graeme Swann and Steve Smith being as much in the forefront as Dirk Nannes and Mitchell Johnson. The men were separated from the boys as the Super Eight stage began and it was proper that the eight leading teams battled it out for top honours. The result was cricket of a superbly high standard. Mercifully the weather did not play major havoc with the matches and in fact not even one game after the preliminary stage was decided on Duckworth/Lewis.

England's triumph - their first in any ICC Trophy tournament in 35 years - provided the icing on the cake. Few gave Paul Collingwood's men any chance of winning the competition given their past record where the best has been finalists in the 1979, 1987 and 1992 Fifty50 Cricket World Cup and runners-up again in the 2004 ICC Champions Trophy. Indeed, there were the only one of eight leading teams not to have won an ICC Trophy and they were up against formidable competition. But defying the odds, England shrugged off defeat under controversial circumstances in the rain ruined opener against the West Indies to win six matches in a row including one that mattered most - the title clash against favourites Australia. To their credit it must be said that Australia produced some wonderful cricket over the fortnight including a memorable victory over Pakistan in the semifinal in one of the finest Twenty20 matches ever played.

The participation of Afghanistan provided the fairytale story . There were innumerable stories about how the team members from that war ravaged country had overcome hurdles after hurdles to make it to the Caribbean. It really did not matter that they lost both their matches to Test opponents India and South Africa. Afghanistan were defeated but certainly not disgraced and it is hoped that they receive all help from the authorities as they take a firm path towards making a greater impact in international cricket.

Memories will linger and the most vivid will have to be Australia's victory over Pakistan from a seemingly hopeless situation and Mike Hussey's blinder of an innings that saw him hit 60 not out off just 24 balls. He cemented his position as Mr Cricket. Other memories must include Kevin Pietersen's swashbuckling batting, Mahela Jayawardene's silken touch that underlined that big hits alone need not be required to maintain a quick run rate, Cameron White on the other hand sending the ball into the stands and out of the ground over and over again, the bowling of the Australian and England pacemen and the many exciting finishes. But, perhaps, the single most outstanding feat was the five wicket maiden sent down by Pakistan's Mohammed Aamer against Australia - something that may never be performed again in Twenty20 internationals.

It was really two weeks to remember!

Twenty-20 World Cup in West Indies- Performance of Team India is Hampered by IPL and Its Night Party

2010-05-15T21:53:00.000-07:00

After the debacle of Indian Cricket Team in Twenty-20 world cup in West Indies, Indian Captain M.S. Dhoni has blamed the IPL and after match parties for the failure of team India. Dhoni was right in one way. Players have to make their own choices about their bodies, but it's not always that easy - not if you're not Mahendra Singh Dhoni or Sachin Tendulkar or Rahul Dravid. Each party was invariably the same routine. Starting with a ramp show that lasted 30 to 45 minutes, then the models would come off and mix with the rest and the party would take off. There were cheerleaders and girls who we called 'escort service'. Beautiful women to add glamour to the mix, get the party moving. They were not allowed to talk to any player for more than five minutes. If they did, a manager would walk up and slickly move her away. But there were other women, willing and uninhibited. The big-name players who did attend generally handled themselves without a problem. They would hang around, chat, have a drink, pick up a happy girl, sometimes two, take her back to the hotel room and have some fun. Watching some of our younger players, the u-19 and u-22 kids, though, was scary. They had never been exposed to Bollywood stars, Page 3 personalities, endless cigarettes (all free), flowing booze, occasionally drugs and always women, willing women, everywhere. The boys lapped it up, and would party right through. Those that didn't drink or smoke did so to be part of the cool gang. The pressure lay more in the occasional hint dropped by an IPL official, a sponsor or a franchise official that it would be good if cricketers were there for a bit, that there were some people they would like me to meet. If he is not Tendulkar or Dravid, he couldn't say no, go back to the room and stay there and not be bothered. So one tell himself, 'I'll go down for an hour', only, it's never an hour. Before he knows it, it's 4am and he's heading back to his room, hurrying to pack up and head to another city, another game, another sponsor's commitment (which are endless), another shoot possibly and yes, another party.
The problem is to switch off mentally. Not on the field, not during the hours spent in airports when fans and the airport staff want an autograph, photograph or just a chat and not in the parties, where he'll be introduced to important people who will listen to him and perhaps, be important contacts who will make money for him. It's a choice and it's tiring but it's also business. They have to be switched on. It takes a toll, when one plays a game, party till 4am, pack and grab an hour's sleep before heading for the airport and spend six to 12 hours travelling. Places like Jaipur and Chandigarh don't have direct connections to everywhere else. That's one of the problem of IPL, not the matches, not the parties but the endless travel and exhaustion - and next year, with 34 games more, it will only get worse.

The IPL is intense; short bursts of highly charged games and then, nothing. There's no period of introspection.

Katrina Kaif - The Queen of Bollywood

2010-02-22T05:50:00.000-08:00

Katrina Kaif has bagged a nomination at the coming 55th Filmfare Awards in best actor category for her role in 'New York'. Katrina says that she is happy with the nomination and won't mind if someone else wins the trophy. Everyone wants to win, everyone wants to be successful. When one makes a movie, he/she wants it to be successful. Similarly when one is nominated, of course he/she wants to win. But honestly as she is not used to winning that just the nomination is enough. She cannot complain as her awards have been so great from the audiences. She is happy just to be nominated. She would have a great time performing at the show. Katrina will perform at the the award function to be held Feb 27 at the Yash Raj Studios and she has teamed up with her favourite choreographer Ganesh Hegde to prepare for her performance. 'We haven't confirmed on which songs I am going to perform. We have only confirmed the choreographer and he is Ganesh Hegde. He is one of my favourites so I think it's going to be a phenomenal act this time. I am really excited and we are going to start practice this Thursday,' said Katrina.

Exercise- Does it Really Help or it is a Waste of Time

2010-02-14T07:45:00.000-08:00

Are you a fitness freak? Do you do aerobics regularly? Stop! Here comes something for you to give a thought. Millions of people who try to be in shape with jogging, swimming or hours of exercise have been rendered useless after scientists claimed the activities might be a mere waste of time. Researchers at the University of London showed that nearly 20 per cent of people who do regular aerobic exercise did not gain any significant health benefits. Principal investigator James Timmons, from the Royal Veterinary College, said that the other ways of keeping healthy, such as improving diet or taking medication, may actually work better. The research, published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, was conducted in association with the Human Genomics Laboratory in Louisiana and the Centre for Healthy Ageing at the University of Copenhagen. So thin twice before bending your back!

Are Forests Helpful to Prevent Global Warming

2010-01-31T00:05:00.000-08:00

Its the common notion that forests remove carbon dioxide from the air and prevent global warming . But it has some falacies according to a new study. There's a kind of forest that does remove carbon dioxide, but does not help prevent global warming because it heats up so much itself. Forests can directly absorb and retain heat, and, in at least one type of forest, these effects may be strong enough to cancel out a good part of the benefit in lowered carbon dioxide, says a discovery by chemistry researchers at the Weizmann Institute (WI), Israel.
For the past 10 years, WI has been operating a research station in the semi-arid Yatir Forest, a pine forest at the edge of the Negev Desert. This station is part of a worldwide project comprising over 400 stations, called FLUXNET, which probes the link among forests, the atmosphere and climate around the globe. Forests counteract the greenhouse effect by removing heat-trapping carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it in living trees. Over the years of measurement, Yakir's group has found that the semi-arid forest, even though not as luxuriant as temperate forests farther north, is a surprisingly good carbon sink - better than most European pine forests and about on par with the global average. This was unexpected news for a forest sitting at the edge of a desert, and it indicated that there is real hope for the more temperate forests if things heat up under future global change scenarios. But forests do more than just store carbon dioxide, and Yakir, together with Eyal Rotenberg, decided to look at the larger picture - the 'total energy budget' of a semi-arid forest. The first hint they had that other processes might be counteracting the cooling effect of carbon dioxide uptake came when they compared the forest's albedo - how much sunlight is reflected from its surface back into space - with that of the nearby open shrub land. They found that the dark forest canopy had a much lower albedo, absorbing quite a bit more of the sun's energy than the pale, reflective surface of surrounding area. In a cloudless environment with high levels of solar radiation, albedo becomes an important factor in surface heating.

Global Warming- Is It Really As Dangeous As Campaigned, Dangers of Gobal Warming- Are They Over Emphasized

2010-01-30T23:44:00.000-08:00

Andy Pitman, an Australian scientist (co-authour the controversial climate change report) tried to defend the errors found in it. He said that one or two mistakes does not undermine the case of global warming. Andy Pitman, co-director of University of NSW climate change research centre and key author of the IPCC's 2001 and 2007 reports, said that there might be two paragraphs that have been questioned in a 1600-page document but there are the other 1599 pages that nobody has found any problems with. The prediction that Himalayan glaciers could disappear by 2035 has now been shown to be unfounded but Pitman said while the date may be wrong the outcome will be the same. Its not that the Himalayan glaciers are not vulnerable to climate change or are not melting or are not melting at an accelerated rate. It is the date of 2035 that is a bit doubtful. What is more worrying to Prof Pitman is the revelation that the IPCC chairman Rajendra Pachauri may have benefited from the errors by receiving funding for his research institute. This is yet another blow for climate scientists and Pitman said it will give climate change sceptics ammunition to continue their attacks. It's very clear that increased CO2 and other greenhouse gases are causing climate change but it certainly wont stop the sceptics using the information for their own purpose. Pitman said he believed concerted efforts by sceptics to attack and misinform the community are working, very similar to the efforts of tobacco lobbyists who deny the health effects of smoking. If climate scientists losethe fight with the sceptics , it will be the most unfortunate thing to the future of mankind.

Deepika Padukone, Deepika Padukone in Search of More Fims With Khans

2010-01-26T06:15:00.000-08:00

There is no stopping for Deepika Padukone. Her debut with Khan ('Om Shanti Om') was a super success.. And she's scored a winner with another Khan (Saif Ali Khan) in the second most successful film of 2009. But Deepika Padukone is fr from contended. She's set her sights on two other desirable Khans too. I'd love to work with Salman Khan and Aamir Khan too exclaims Deepika. Fresh from the break-up with Ranbir Kapoor, the actress has plunged herself deep into her career. Besides, the thumping win and the critical acclaim for her work in 'Love Aaj Kal' has helped her to get some super duper assignments. High on that list is director Ashutosh Gowarikar's 'Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Se' with Abhishek Bachchan as co star. Enacting a revolutionary in Gowariker's film, buzz has it that DP is likely to walk away with all the top acting honours, once again. Besides, she will also be found in a bikini with Akshay Kumar in 'Houseful' and pair up with Neil Nitin Mukesh in Pradeep Sarkar's next. 'Karthik Calling Karthik' waiting to hit the movie plexes soon. It could well be success calling Deepika ….

Will IT Sector Flourish in 2010, Global Economy in 2010

2010-01-24T23:39:00.000-08:00

Global research firm Gartner Inc. has predicted that worldwide IT spending would rise 4.6 percent to $3.4 trillion in 2010, on the back of an economic recovery and a declining dollar. In 2009, spending on information technology fell 4.6 percent to $3.22 trillion, the firm said in a note. Much of the increase in 2010 forecast could be attributed to a projected decline in the value of the U.S. dollar compared to 2009. All major segments such as computer hardware, software, IT services would contribute to the growth, with emerging markets leading the recovery. Recovery in western Europe, the United States and Japan is expected to start more slowly than the emerging markets of Latin America, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Although recovery will be slow, over the next 12 to 18 months, gross domestic product is projected to increase, consumer confidence is expected to improve, and the availability of credit should increase. At the same time, demand for new technologies will be released as enterprises focus on new growth opportunities and increase spending plans. Leading Indian software services companies Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys Technologies and Wipro published quarterly forecasts and indicated a recovery in the global economy was boosting demand for outsourcing which on the other hand is good for Indian economy also!

Common Passwords One Should Not Use on Internet

2010-01-24T23:25:00.000-08:00

A data security firm has published the commonly used passwords on the net.
Imperva analysed around 32 million passwords that had been exposed in a recent hack of the RockYou website. Last year a hacker had breached the site's company database, gaining access to the usernames and passwords of all its 32 million users. Now, after studying the breach, the firm has come up with a list of the commonly used passwords which one should avoid. Everyone needs to understand that with minimal effort, a hacker can gain access to a new account every second-or 1000 accounts every 17 minutes said Amichai Shulman, Imperva's chief technical officer. People using the same passwords on Facebook and Twitters that they use in the workplace bringing the possibility of compromising the security of theenterprise specially if they are using easy to crack passwords like '123456. So it's high time for everyone of us to take password security seriously; as it's an important first step in data security.
The most commonly used passwords analysed in the study were:

1. 123456

2. 12345

3. 123456789

4. Password

5. iloveyou

6. princess

7. rockyou

8. 1234567

9. 12345678

10. abc123

Katrina Kaif- The Queen of Bollywood

2010-01-23T03:25:00.000-08:00

Katrina Kaif is the queen f bollywood at present.Katrina Kaif has good reasons to feel woried about her career. After all her closet competitors: Priyanka Chopra and Kareena Kapoor have already started giving her sleepless nights by signing some of the biggest upcoming films of this calendar.

Buzz is that Katrina has only few films this year when compared to Priyanka and Kareena. It's also known that Katrina is trying to work with Madhur Bhandarkar too since his films guarantee big success something which Kats is desperately looking forward to get better f her competitors.

Katrina might have ruled in the year 2009 with some of the big hits to her credit, but it seems the year 2010 is not going to be easy for the actress.

Beauty Icon of the Decade, The Most Diserable Woman

2010-01-09T10:48:00.000-08:00

In a recent opinion poll conducted by sun online, actress Kate Winslet is voted to have the most desirable celebrity body. Surprisingly, Kate dosen't got a skinny model like figure as Victoria Beckham or Ket Price.

Angelina Jolie is voted as the beauty icon of the decade by a opinion poll conducted by Superdrug, the largest health and beauty retailer of UK. Her famous pout, long beautiful hair and strong character went in her favour.

Jennifer Aniston, the ex-wife of Brad Pitt is voted second.Kylie Minogue and Catherine Zeta Jones occupied the folowing positions in the order.

Global Warming Leading to the Climatic Changes, Globa Warming- Its Dangers

2010-01-03T02:45:00.000-08:00

A team of scientists has carried out a research regarding the changes in the surface temperatures in the Indian Ocean and its possible relationship with global warming. The research was done by Nobuko Nakamura and his team from the University of Tokyo, along with Timothy R. McClanahan from Wildlife Conservation Society, and Swadhin K. Behera from the Frontier Research Center for Global Change, Yokohama, Japan. Recently, the temperature variation has become a major determining factor on the weather variations in the Indian Ocean region. Abnormally warm sea surface temperatures in the western Indian Ocean are accompanied by severe droughts over the Indonesian region and heavy rainfall over east Africa. To learn more about the effect of global warming on the climatic change in the Indian Ocean Region , the team of scientists studied a 115-year coral record from Kenya. They analyzed coral oxygen isotope ratios, which trace rainfall anomalies too. The results add to the evidence that the temperature variation has been occurring more frequently in recent decades. The researchers suggested that global warming effects on the western Indian Ocean have driven the observed shift in temperature variability and this changes ultimately lead to adverse climatic events like drought, heavy rainfall or fierce cyclonic weather . The results of the research and the recomendations have been discussed in the international conferrence at Copenhagen occured at december 2009.(ANI)

Indian Economy in 2010, Indian Economy - Will it Reach a New High in 2010

2010-01-01T02:48:00.000-08:00

The economic crisis of 2008-09 is coming to an end. The job market is opening up and companies are loosening controls imposed on recruitment, training expenses and salary hikes. HR consulting firms FE spoke to said the calendar year 2010 looks hopeful not only on the hiring front, but for salaries and bonuses as well. However, companies will continue to remain conservative on salary hikes across the board. The exorbitant salaries and huge bonuses for people at the top management level, which saw a dip of about 25-30% in their cost to company (CTC) during the slowdown, could go up by 15-20% in 2010. This will include managing directors, chief executives, chief financial officers, senior vice-presidents and executive directors. In percentage terms, the total package might not move up significantly, but other benefits like perks and variable pay are expected to increase. Moreover, huge bonuses of about 80-100% will now shrink to 30-50%. The top-level salary in the BFSI (banking, financial services and insurance) sector at present is more than Rs 1 crore per annum compared with more than Rs 2-3 crore in the beginning of 2008. In the manufacturing and engineering sectors, it is still lower at around Rs 80 lakh, compared with Rs 1 crore earlier. IT/ITeS, which took the maximum hit during the downturn, is ready to give salaries in the range of Rs 1.5 to Rs 5 crore. Pharmaceutical sector is still lower by 10-15% against the 2008 levels. Salary at the top level in this sector is between Rs 75 and 80 lakh per annum. In the media sector, current salaries at the top level are more than Rs 1 crore, whereas, for retail and real estate sector, salaries might go up from Rs 75 lakhs and Rs 1 crore, respectively, per annum . But will this salary hike ia a true reflection of our economic growth? Opinions differ in this matter!

How to Relax During Christmas; Christmas- a New Way of Relaxation; New Year-a New Way of Relaxation

2009-12-19T23:23:00.000-08:00

Want to stay away from the maddening parties during Christmas and New Year? Want to relax a bit after a long and strainous year? Orange Phone Company is providing a new service to help its users relax this Christmas and New Year. The 'Relaxation line' allows users to listen to the soothing sound of the sea. All you have to do is to dial a standard rate number and choose from one of five ambient sound effects available. The sounds include a woodland forest, waves lapping on a beach, the "traditional hubbub of an English village green", a crackling log fire, and birdsong. The sounds have been recorded at Brighton Beach, Brighton Nature Reserve, Open House and Canterbury Aviary. The new concept was built on studies conducted by behavioural therapists. Recent studies show that listening to recorded sounds of the ocean for just 12 minutes can lower both the pulse and blood pressure the Telegraph quoted Professor Richard Schoch, cultural historian and author of the book 'The Secrets of Happiness', as saying. He also said that we know certain sounds make us feel calmer because they slow down the body's stress response."Orange offers the service free to its customers, but standard network charges are applied to other users. (ANI)

My Name is Khan; Shah Rukh Kajol and Karan Johar in My Name is Khan

2009-12-19T02:08:00.000-08:00

Karan Johar, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol's association is a phenomenon in bollywood film industry. Whenever three of them came together, they created only magic and shattered the box office records with films like KUCH KUCH HOTA HAI and KABHI KHUSHI KABHIE GHAM. And now the threesome are returning after a long gap with MY NAME IS KHAN. But unlike candy floss romances, this time around Karan Johar's MY NAME IS KHAN deals with much more serious issues. So, does that mean romance takes a backstage in this Shah Rukh-Kajol starrer? Karan reacts at once: No and adds:Though it deals with an intricate and interesting subject matter, but My Name Is Khan is an out and out love story. There is a very special lovestory integrated which entirely forms the backbone of the movie. But it won't be a prototype formula love story, one used to see. As a matter of fact, there is no romantic songs like 'Tum Paas Aaye...', No romantic moments between Shah Rukh-Kajol, etc. Actually the treatment of the film is not like it's been in DILWAALE DULHANIYA LE JAYENGE or KUCH KUCH HOTA HAI or KABHI KHUSHI KABHIE GHAM. Here the characters are absolutely different, the environment is different, the message is different. Characters Rizwan and Mandira's lovestory is very emotional and heartrending. Its being said that MY NAME IS KHAN is about the aftermath faced by 9/11 attacks, but Karan denies its connection to 9/11. This film is not about terrorism or 9/11 issue or any anti social activity. Basically this film is about relationships between people within an area or locality or a city or country. It is not inspired by any activity or action which took place. It's about the emotional reality, beyond time, which may happen before or after the act. The film which talks about relationships is weaved under the aspects of Western culture, Islam, Neurotypical personality, Asparagus syndrome.
The film is also gaining enough publicity because of its unusual title, seemingly a self esteemed title. To which SRK retorts saying: Well it was not done purposefully. It is pertinent to the film and thats why we have chosen the name. The film has already created some hype and lets see if the movie can live up the expections!

Tata Nano Achieves New Height, Tata Nano Gaining Popularity in Western Countries

2009-12-18T07:45:00.000-08:00

The Tata Nano, supposed to be the world's most affordable car, will be on exhibition at prestigious Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum in New York's from Feb 18 through April 25 2010. A bright, sunshine yellow Nano, built by Indian auto major company- Tata Motors, will be on display in Cooper-Hewitt's Great Hall, along with diagrams and a short film describing its concept, development and production. The name 'Nano' connotes high technology, small size and low price and Tata Motors is currently developing versions of the Nano for European and American markets as well. This ultra-cheap compact car contributes to the world of affordable motoring, and like its predecessors, Henry Ford's Model T, the Volkswagen Beetle, Citroen 2CV and the original Fiat 500, the Tata Nano continues the tradition of inexpensive cars made in large numbers.The Tata Nano introduces more families in India to the new world of affordable and safer mobility, and its really a new beginning for them . 'We're eager to display the Tata Nano at the museum, where many visitors will see it for the first time.': the Museum Authority Said. Unveiled last year in India, the Tata Nano is targeted to families who had not previously been able to afford a car. Billed as 'the people's car,' the base model starts at $2,200 in India and can accommodate up to five adults. Conceived by Ratan Tata, chairman of the Tata Group, the Tata Nano is intended as an all-weather form of personal transportation that provides a safer and cleaner alternative to the two-wheelers that are pervasive in India, where often entire families ride clinging to a motorbike or a scooter. The Nano offers a high fuel efficiency of 50 miles per gallon, making it more fuel efficient and less polluting than all other cars on the road today in India, the Tata Motor Co. demanded.. Designed by a team of 500 Indian engineers, the 35-horsepower, four-door vehicle has been pared down to the essentials: It is about10 feet long, weighs approximately 1,300 pounds, has an all-sheet-metal body, a rear two-cylinder engine, small tubeless tires, a reinforced passenger compartment, crumple zones, seat belts and achieves a top speed of 104 km. per hour. To allay concerns about safety, the car passed a roll-over test and offset impact, which are not regulated in India. Its barebones design, as of now, does not include more costly features such as power steering, air bags, antilock brakes or an exterior left passenger-side mirror, which are not mandatory in India, the company said. Well , its the idea to have the middle class people their own car maks nano novel!

Global Warming- Celebrities Contribution

2009-12-16T09:34:00.000-08:00

Everybody is concerned regarding Global Warming and its impending dangers. An international conference at Copenhagen is going on( Dec 7-18). The celebraties are doing their art as well:
* Backstreet Boys performed at Copenhagen 0n December 7th as a part of " Play to stop: Europe for Climate" campaign calling on European Leaders to reach an agreement in Copenhagen in the fight against climate change.
* Salma Hayek toasted Hollywood's commitment to the environment at the Global Green Pre-Oscar Party.
* Orlando Bloom promoting the campaign " Global Warming is not cool, but stopping it is"
* Leonardo DeCaprio - producer and narrator of "The 11th Hour": a documentary concerning environmental crisis.
* Gisele Bundchen , the supermodel is the Goodwill Ambassador for United Nations Environmental Programme(UNEP). The goal is to raise awareness among people.
* Cindy Crawford, Penelope Cruz, Josh Harnett and Pierce Brosnan- are all doing their part to do something to save the environment. Lets hope for the best!

India is The No 1 Cricket Team in World

2009-12-15T09:24:00.000-08:00

Australia dominated the world cricket for an entire decade and it is great to have now a cluster of sides eying for the number one spot. India snatched the top status away from South Africa this week, and it will only serve to make Graeme Smith's side even more determined in the upcoming Test series against England. Right now, we have India, South Africa, Australia, Sri Lanka and England all battling hard to establish themselves as the world's best - that's a very healthy state for cricket to be in. All it will take is for one of those five sides to have a powerful run of form through three or four Test series, and each are capable of doing so. In the case of India, still the question is whether they are capable of performing away from home on a regular basis, and that could be where South Africa sneak ahead. It is pretty ironic that India have risen to the top in a format which some people have accused them of neglecting, but it just goes to show that Test cricket is still in rude health and means a lot to sub-continental sides A quirk in the international schedule could see India lose their crown relatively quickly because they are due to play only two Test matches over the next 11 months. MS Dhoni has thoroughly impressed everyone in the way that he has led his side, and his positive attitude is clearly rubbing off on the rest of his players - you need a captain who energises the team and does not drain them. Dhoni is a firecracker of a player and his team obviously respect him immensely. India will end 2009 as the number one Test side in the world and they deserve to hold that status because of their incredible depth of batting and collection of match-winning bowlers. Test cricket is creating a huge amount of interest now as that group of sides battles it out at the top of the rankings, and those who doubt the importance of the longer format need only look at India's superb series with Sri Lanka. Its reall good news for test cricket in India!

Christmas Quotes, Famous Christmas Quotes

2009-12-10T22:30:00.000-08:00

This is time for another Christmas which is coming soon. What's better sharing some famous quotes to your friends? Here I have collected some wonderful Christmas quotes for your entertainment, check out these quotes, let's enjoy.

Charles Dickens
'I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.'

Roy L. Smith
'He who has no Christmas in his heart will never find Christmas under a tree.'

Longfellow
'I heard the bells on Christmas Day
Their old, familiar carols play,
And wild and sweet the words repeat
Of peace on earth, goodwill to men!

Global Warming and Its Danger, Copenhagen Conference on Global Warming

2009-12-09T09:13:00.000-08:00

Representatives of 192 countries will meet in one of the most widely anticipated international conferences in Copenhagen, which starts on 7th december. They will meet to try and bring out an agreement that, many hope, will save the planet from the dangers of global warming and climate change. With the world attention focused on Copenhagen, here is what one should know.
Why we should be scared of global warming?
The average temperature on earth has been rising rapidly. And this is the result of growing concentrations of 'greenhouse gases' that are emitted whenever any fuel is burnt to produce energy. If something is not done immediately to stop the increase in the concentrations of these gases, there will be catastrophic consequences in the next few decades. Glaciers will melt, sea levels will rise, low-lying areas will be submerged, crops will be damaged, extreme weather events like cyclones and storms will become more frequent. In short, the world will become a difficult place to live in and millions of people may lose their lives.
What's the solution?
Since the problem has been caused by excess GHGs, the solution is to reduce the emission of GHGs. Simple, isn't it?
Not quite. Industries have to operate, vehicles have to run and people have to use appliances. Developing countries like India need more and more energy to power their industries and increase other economic activities. Developed countries might not need to increase their energy consumption now but their current consumption is already very high. It's a vicious cycle. Development needs more industries and machines, but these lead to increased emissions.
Is there any other way to escape?
A middle path has to be found so that emissions can be reduced but not at the cost of development. Excess consumption and wastage of energy has to be prevented. More efficient technologies have to be found. If possible, ways have to be devised to absorb GHGs so that they don't accumulate in the atmosphere. Nature offers such a solution in trees, which absorb carbon dioxide and are therefore very good carbon sinks and are good for reducing GHG concentrations.
So what will the Copenhagen meet do about the problem?
It is expected to come up with an agreement that will make it legally binding for rich and developed countries to reduce their GHG emissions by specific amounts by a certain date, possibly 2020. In fact, such an international agreement already exists. It is called the Kyoto Protocol (1997) that makes it mandatory for a group of rich countries to reduce their collective emissions by 5.2 per cent from their 1990 levels by 2012. The Copenhagen meet is expected to fix bigger targets on these countries for a period beyond 2012 and till 2020.
Why should the rich pay more?
Well, it's only fair since they created the problem in the first place. More than 80 per cent of the accumulated GHGs in atmosphere have been emitted by these countries since they were the first ones to industrialise. They continue to emit more: a handful of about 30 rich countries account for nearly half the global emissions. Their average per capita emission is more than twice the world average and at least ten times more than that of India. A lot of it results from wasteful and luxurious consumption of energy.
But that doesn't mean the rest can just sit back and do nothing, does it?
According to the Bali Action Plan(Dec 2007), every country needs to take steps to reduce its energy consumption. But unlike rich countries, they do not have to affix targets and the reduction targets are not legally binding. This has been done so that the developing countries don't find themselves constrained in their effort to increase economic activity and reduce poverty. Development and poverty reduction have been recognized as the primary and overriding concern for these countries and that includes India.
Does everyone agree on such an arrangement?
In principle, yes, but there are sharp differences over the details. Rich countries, for example, want big, emerging economies like India and China to also take some sort of targeted reductions in their rapidly growing emissions. Developing countries, on the other hand, are demanding more ambitious emission cuts from the rich countries. They are also asking for transfer of technology and money to cope with the effects of a problem that is essentially the making of rich countries.
Will the Copenhagen meet result in a deal?
The chances of a comprehensive agreement in accordance with the Bali roadmap look remote. But all the major emitters are expected to list their offers to reduce their emissions. A political declaration is also likely to come out, stating the intent and commitment to quick action.
India and climate change:
* India is the fifth largest emitter of greenhouse gases, behind China, the United States, the European Union and Russia.
* Its annual carbon dioxide emission is in the range of 1.2 to 1.4 billion tonnes. Its annual greenhouse gas emission (CO2 plus five other gases, including methane) is in the range of 1.6 to 1.8 billion tonnes.
* India's per capita emission is about 1.2 tonnes per year. That's about one fourth of the global average, about one-tenth of the emissions of developed countries and about one-third of China's.
* Between 1990 and 2004, India's carbon dioxide emissions grew by about 7 per cent a year on an average.
India's traditional argument:
* Development and poverty reduction is its primary and over-riding priority even as it shares responsibility for contributing to global efforts to contain temperature rise and climate change. It is, therefore, in no position to cap or reduce its emissions, though it is working towards slowing the growth of its emissions.
* Reducing greenhouse gas emissions (mitigation) is the sole responsibility of Annex-I countries (developed nations), as the Kyoto Protocol says. India will take mitigation efforts only if the developed world supports it with technology transfer and finance.
* India has already come up with a National Action Plan on Climate Change in line with its responsibility under the Bali roadmap. Several other steps, including a new building code, fuel efficiency standards and massive afforestation, have also been initiated. However, these domestic actions are not open to international scrutiny.
* Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has given an assurance that even as its total emissions grow, India will never allow its per capita emissions to rise above the average per capita emissions of the developed world.
* 20-25 per cent cuts in carbon intensity by 2020 over 2005 levels: this was announced last Thursday by Prime Minister Dr. Monmohon Singh as a "non-binding" domestic target.
* India also agreed to tell the world about the amount of emission reductions that its domestic actions were likely to lead to by a certain year. It was not prepared to do so earlier. These numbers, however, cannot be treated as internationally binding targets.
* Two degree statement in Italy: At the Major Economies Forum earlier this year, India signed on a declaration that called on all the signatories to work towards limiting the global rise in temperatures to within 2 degrees centigrade from the pre-industrial levels. This created a controversy because some interpreted the declaration as indirectly imposing emission cuts on India. But the MEF declaration is not a legally binding document.
* India has also offered to report its emission status to the international community more frequently than it is required to do under law. This will allow the world to track the results of India's domestic actions.

Chaina has also declared to reduce the carbon density 40-45% by the year 2020. So the ball is really rolling . Lets hope something dramatic will happen, good thoughts prevail and the world will be rescued from oblivion!

A.R. Rahman Nominated for Grammy 2010, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan Nominated for Gmammy 2010

2009-12-07T05:54:00.000-08:00

A.R. Rahman nominated for Grammy Award 2010 along with sarod meastro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan. Rahman is nominated for 2 categories. 1. Rahman's contribution 'Jai Ho' from the film Slumdog Milionaire which won the oscar fo best song. 2. Best Compilation Sound Track Album for motion picture, tv or other visual media. Ustad Amjad Ali Khan is nominated in Best Traditional World Music Album categori for his album'Ancient Sounds' with Iraqi Soloist Rahim Alhaj. Singer Beyonce Knowles is leading the list with 10 nominations followed by Taylor Swift with 8 nominations. Popular singer Kayne West is next in the list and he is nominated for 6 categories! We are all waiting for another Jai Ho!

Twitter- The Word That Rocks The World, Twitter Tops Among The Words Used in 2009

2009-12-02T22:29:00.000-08:00

Twitter, the popular phenomenon of social networking, has been named the top English word this year in a survey by ANI. Texas-based Global Language Monitor put together a list of the top words and phrases and found that this was more popular than Obama and H1N1, commonly known as the "swine flu". Wrapping up the top five words were 'stimulus' and 'vampire', reports the Telegraph. Founder Paul Payack said that in a year dominated by world-shaking political events, a pandemic, the after effects of a financial tsunami and the death of a revered pop icon, the word Twitter stands above all the other words. Twitter represents a new form of social interaction, where all communication is reduced to 140 characters. Being limited to strict formats did wonders for the sonnet and haiku.

The top 15 words were:

1. Twitter

2. Obama

3. H1N1

4. Stimulus

5. Vampire

6. 2.0 - as in suffix attached to the next generation

7. Deficit

8. Hadron

9. Healthcare

10.Transparency

11.Outrage

12.Bonus

13.Unemployed

14.Foreclosure

15.Cartel (ANI)

Famous Quotes Regarding Knowledge, Knowledge Quotes

2009-11-30T23:40:00.000-08:00

" Knowledge is like a deep well, fed by perennial springs, and your mind is the little bucket that you drop into it: You ill get as much as you can assimilate."

Famous Quotes Regarding Personality

2009-11-30T23:35:00.000-08:00

" Personality is to a man what perfume is to a flower"
- Charles M. Schwas

Famous Quotes Regarding New Year, Happy New Year Quotes, New Year Quotes

2009-11-30T23:29:00.000-08:00

" Ring out the old, ring in the new
Ring happy bells across the snow.
The year is going, let him go
Ring out the false, ring in the true."
-Tennyson

Bakkhali - Weekend Touring Plan, Travel Guide for Bakkhali

2009-11-25T05:34:00.000-08:00

Planning for a vacation during the next weekend? Want to go by the seaside and relax on the beach? Bakkhali might be the perfect place that you want.

Why Bakkhali:
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#Bakkhali is a nice sea beach in south 24 pargana , near Sundarban.
# Bakkhali is much less crowded than Digha or Puri.
# Bkkhali is within 150 km from Kolkata. You can travel by bus from Esplanade, otherwise you may go by train to Namkhana also, from there you ave to go by bus.
# The seabeach is long. The waves are not that fierce like it is in Puri and Digha. You can dive into water more confidently.
# Plenty of hotels are available of different standards. Its better to book in advance in peak seasons.
# Condition of the Diamond Harbour Road is a mixture of good and not so good. Keep plenty of time.
# Fresh prawns & pomfrets fom local fisheries willbe a delight for your tongue.

So start planning for Bakkhali and you will have an unforgettable experience!

Raichok - Weekend Travel Plan, Exclusive Travel Guide for Raichok

2009-11-18T05:54:00.001-08:00

Are you planning for a weekend tour? Want to relax in the open riverside and breath some fresh air! We can recommend one place, Raichok, which is exactly you want.
Raichok, situated on the banks of the river Ganga, is an exotic tourist paradise in West Bengal. Raichok is a picturesque place having lots of natural treasures.

Why Raichok is suitable for a 3 day 2 night tour?

1. Raichok is located within 50 km. distance from Kolkata by road. You have to go by Diamond Harbour Road upto Sarisha , take a right turn,travel for15 km and you will reach your destiny. Alternatively private/CTC buses are available from Esplanade to Reichok.
2. Except from october to februery(Peak Season), Raichok is less crowded by tourists.
3. Hotels and lodges are quite a few. TouristResort Ridisson Ffort , which is situated on the bank of the river, is the most attractive place for staying but it is a five star hotel and dam costly. Some private lodges are also avilable which are suitable for your pocket and less expensive . In peak season, it is better to book hotels in advance.
4. On the opposite side, there is Kukrahut.You can go there by motorboat. From Kukrahut, you can go to Haldia by bus.
5. Fresh fishes from the river will be a delight to your tongue .
6. There is arrangement for boating in the river. But be careful, the river is just too big. It will be a ride to remember though.
So, do your plan, take your car and go for a long drive towards Raichok.

Mandarmani Tours, Exotic Travel Planning in Mandarmani, Weekend Travel Plan in Mandarmani

2009-11-11T06:25:00.001-08:00

Planning for a vacation during coming weekend? Want to go to sea and relax on the beach? Mandarmani might be the perfect place that you want.

Why Mandarmani:
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#Mandarmani is a nice sea beach near Digha.
# Mandarmani is much less crowded than Digha.
# Mandarmani is within 200 km from Kolkata. You can travel by bus from Esplanade, otherwise you may go by train also.
# The seabeach is long and hard enough to drive a car along it. But don't go too close to water, your car wheel will be entangled.
# Plenty of hotels are available of different standards. Its better to book in advance in peak seasons.
#There is no electricity and road condition for the last 5 km is bad enough. Avoid small cars.
# The beach is nice and flat. Also there is not much waves. You will enjoy the bathing experience.

So start planning for mandarmani and you will have an unforgettable experience!

Asin Hit the Headlines Again, Asin Out of Ashutosh Gowarikar's Film

2009-11-07T10:07:00.000-08:00

South Indian actress Asin, who was about to lead opposite Abhishek Bachchan in Ashutosh Gowarikar's Khelenge Hum Jee Jaan Se, has decided to walk out of the film citing date problems. But was that the actual reason? Sources reveal that Asin had signed the movie a month ago without even reading the script because she was thrilled to work with director Ashutosh Gowrikar, but after hearing the script, she opted out. Critics say she may have made a good decision, seeing how she was reduced to a mere background dancer in a thankless role in the recently released London Dreams. Ashutosh Gowarikar has been facing a lot of critisism due to the debacle of What's your Rashee. Khelenge Hum Jee Jaan Se, a period film based on the Chittagong uprising, has Abhishek plays the character of Masterda. Asin would have very ittle to do in that film and that's why she moved away. Wise decision, babe!

Mallika Sherawat hot n Sexy, Mallika Sherawat Hit The Headlines

2009-11-03T09:28:00.000-08:00

Donning a pretty pink dress by, Mallika Sherawat made her triumphant return to Los Angeles on Tuesday night in charitable fashion along with Oscar winner Marisa Tomei, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie to support American Pulitzer Prize winning NY Times journalist Nicholas Kristof's charity CARE at LA's Pacific Design Center.
Mallika said that Nicholas Kristof is a world treasure. The work he's done around the globe in support of women's rights and those-in-need is an incredible inspiration to her.
Mr. Kristof and Mallika were overheard discussing working together for one of his charitable associations in India, as well as the feature film production based on his new book, "Half the Sky". Mallika was also seen bonding with Oscar-winning American actress Marisa Tomei. She on hearing that Mallika had extended her stay in Los Angeles, told the Indian star, "You're going to do very well here." Apart from that, Mallika is claiming and getting Rs three and half crores for a single ad for a new CD company. Mallika said that she is t the peak of her carrer and she simply deserved that amount!

Serena Williams Poses Nude in ESPN Magazine Cover

2009-10-27T22:21:00.000-07:00

Serena Williams has created a sensation by posing nude for the cover of the ESPN Magazine, named "The Body Issue". It should be named "Balls, balls and more balls". Serena is seen with other athelets like Gina Carano topless, Adrian Peterson, Dwight Huiand and Claire Bevilacqua- all scantily dressed. Its nothing new to Serena, as the 28 yrs old tennis star posed nude for Jane Magazine earlier. Serena commented "I can take off my clothes in a minute, as locker room girls have not much shame". So what more we can expect!

Famous Quotes Regarding Eyes

2009-10-24T09:40:00.000-07:00

** " Her eyes are homes of silent prayer."

** " A lover's eye can gaze an eagle blind."

Famous Quotes Regarding Words

2009-10-24T09:35:00.000-07:00

** " Words without action are the assacins of idealism."

** " A sweat word can win the whole world."

Famous Quotes Regarding Habit

2009-10-24T09:30:00.000-07:00

** " Habit is a cable; we weave a thread of it everyday; and at last we cannot break it."

Famous Quotes Regarding Common Sense

2009-10-24T09:23:00.000-07:00

** " Common sense is an uncommon degree what the world calls wisdom!"

Famous Quotes Regarding Drinking, Famous Quotes Regarding Drinks

2009-10-24T08:54:00.000-07:00

** " A drunkard is like a whiskey bottle, all neck and belly but no head. Drunkenness is nothing
but voluntary madness."

** " I have taken more out of alcohol than alcohol has taken out of me!"

Holistic Holiday in West Bengal, Exotic Tour and Travel in Maithon

2009-10-20T08:46:00.000-07:00

Want to go far away from the madding crowd in an extended weekend? Want to relax in lushgreen nature and breath some fresh air! We can suggest one place, Maithon which can be suitable for your requirement.
Maithon, the dam on the river Damodar, is located on the border of West Bengal and Jharkhand. It is a picturesque place where river, forest and hills are placed together.

Why Maithon is suitable for a 3 day 2 night tour?

1. Maithon is located within 250 km. distance from Kolkata by road. You have to go by Durgapur Expressway upto Barakar , take a right turn and you will reach your destiny. Alternatively, go to Barakar by train which is just 8 km. away from Maithon.
2. Except from october to februery(Peak Season), Maithon is less crowded by tourists.
3. Hotels and lodges are quite a few. Majumdar Nibus( A DVC Guest house), TouristResort by WBTDC, Tourist Lodgeof Forest Deptt. and Irrigation Deptt. are noteble. Some private lodges like Shantinibus and Kalyaneswari Lodge are also good for staying. In peak season, it is better to book hotels in advance.
4. If you are religious minded, you can go to Kalyaneswari Temple.
5. 21 km. away from Maithon, there is another dam caled Panchet which is even bigger and more beautiful.
6. There is arrangement for boating in the dam. There is paddle boats, boats and speed boats. Hire a boat and go the 'Sabuj Deep'. It will be a journey to remember.
So, what are you waiting for? Take your car and go out for a long drive towards Maithon.

Diwali Box Office, Diwali Films

2009-10-19T10:15:00.000-07:00

Its time tested trend in Bollywood to release films at the time of Diwali. Every year, two or three movies are released on the eve of Diwali. More often than not, Diwali films do good business at the box office. Some of them are even block-buster movies. Here are some notable Diwali Releases:
* 1996- Raja Hindustani
* !997- Dil To Pagal Hai
* !998- Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, bade Miyna Chote Miyan
* 2000- Mohabbatein, Mission Kasmir
* 2004 - Veer Zara, Aitrazz
* 2005- Garam Masala
* 2006- D0n
* 2007-Om Shanti Om
* 2008-Fashion, Golmaal Returns
Why Diwali Movies do good business?
May be: People are in festive mood, they like to move around and go to movies.So even mediocare films do wander in box office!
Among the actors, its none other than Shah Rukh Khan, Bollywood Ki Betaaj Badshah,
who is the king of Diwali Releases. You can judge it yourself from the list. Carry on SRK, we are waiting for more!

Salman Khan has no War with Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Vs Skah Rukh

2009-10-16T03:27:00.000-07:00

Salman Khan took an U-turn and created quite a surprise by saying that there is no war between him and Shah Rukh and the rift is created entirely by media. Salman met the press at'Being Human Show' atHDIL India Culture Week. He accused media by saying " First you people ask me something about SRK and next day, you ask the samething about me to him. I am pretty tired and bored to hear al these for a long time. Aren't you bored too? You should give due respect to him and at the same time to me also!" Realisation at last!!

Serial Killing at Goa, Mystery Murder at Goa

2009-10-15T10:14:00.000-07:00

Over last 3 days, 10 people were killed at Goa. 7 out of 10 people are woman and their age is between 16-61 yrs. Four women out of seven are of 25-28 yrs of age. All the bodies that were found were partially burnt and their faces charred so that it would be difficult to identify them.The Govt. of Goa has formed 2 teams of police to look after the killer. At present, they are completely searching in the dark. Meanwhile the common people of Goa are very much frightened. The gathering in the beach and open spaces after dark is becoming lesser.

Diwali Celebration by President, Barack Obama Celebrated Diwali

2009-10-15T04:53:00.000-07:00

Diwali Celebration has reached America too. Barack Obama, who very recently got the Nobel Prize for peace has created history again. It is reported that Obama celebrated diwali by lighting a lamp ( diya) in the White House. Obama thus became the first US president who celebrated diwali in White House. Lamp had been lit in presence of the priest of the'SRIVISHNU ' Temple Narayanacharya Digalacoat. Obama said" I am very very happy to lit a diya during the festival times. Best wishes and Happy Diwali to you all. Sal Mubarak." What A news!

Halloween Day Celebration

2009-10-14T08:52:00.000-07:00

Halloween (also spelled Hallowe'en) is an annual holiday celebrated on October 31.

It has roots in the Celtic festival of Samhain and the Christian holy day of All Saints’ Day. It is largely a secular celebration, but some have expressed strong feelings about perceived religious overtones.Irish immigrants carried versions of the tradition to North America during Ireland's Great Famine of 1846.

The day is often associated with orange and black, and is strongly associated with symbols like the jack-o'-lantern. Halloween activities include trick-or-treating, wearing costumes and attending costume parties, ghost tours, bonfires, visiting haunted attractions, pranks, reading scary stories, and watching horror films.

The Halloween we celebrate today includes all of these influences, Pomona Day's apples, nuts, and harvest, the Festival of Samhain's black cats, magic, evil spirits and death, and the ghosts, skeletons and skulls from All Saint's Day and All Soul's Day.

Barack Obama gets Nobel Peace Prize; Prize for Barack Obama, Surprise for World

2009-10-10T11:37:00.000-07:00

Barack Obama gets Nobel Peace Prize, taking the entire world by surprise! Lots of debate whether he deserves it or not. Lets take a quick look at it.

Why he should get the prize:
* The prize is more for Obama,s promise than for his performance. No one symbolises hope more than Obama!
* He made USA to make some steps forward towards political correctness and pulled the UN from oblivion.
* Obama just lost his bid to bring olimpics to Chicago, so he needs a consolation!
* Because its another slap on the face of Bush!
* He may be fighting a war or two, that's understandable. The award is named after the man who invented dynamite!
* Obama must be the most embarassed man in the world, so he needs your sympathy!

Why he should not get the prize:
* All he does is talking, where's the action!
* He is fighting two war- Iraq and Afganistan and about to send 40000 moe troops to afganistan.
* Nuclear weapon free world- nice to hear but who will to him!
* Stop global warming? may be he is commited but not yet got the couage to tell the Americans to cut emissions.
* It would had been better to give him nobel for literature for 'Audacity of Hope'!!
* Rewarding hope isn't a great idea!
* Farah Khan should have got the prize earlier for making" Om Shanti Om"!!

Our heartiest congratulations and best wishes!

Best Diwali Quotes, Diwali Quotes Regarding Life

2009-10-07T21:53:00.000-07:00

The diwali is one of the biggest religous hindu festival that is celebrated in India.This festival mainly celebrated in Nothern india,gujarat,Maharashtra,madheya Prades,Uttar pradesh,rajasthan,Bihar,Orissa ans some part of East and South india.The people will light up diyas and candls at their houses and than perform laxmi puja.

If you want to explore philosophical meanings of this festive occasion and also want to send it to your friends, you can refer to the wonderful quotes given below. These quotations go beyond the superficial meanings and celebration and give you a deep insight view of the festival.

#Let this diwali burn all your bad times and enter you in good times.

# The truth is that existence wants your life to become a festival...because when you are unhappy, you also throw unhappiness all around.

# Ram! The light of lights, the self-luminous inner light of the Self is ever shining steadily in the chamber of your heart. Sit quietly. Close your eyes. Withdraw the senses. Fix the mind on this supreme light and enjoy the real Deepavali, by attaining illumination of the soul.

#He who Himself sees all but whom no one beholds, who illumines the intellect, the sun, the moon and the stars and the whole universe but whom they cannot illumine, He indeed is Brahman, He is the inner Self. Celebrate the real Deepavali by living in Brahman, and enjoy the eternal bliss of the soul.

#The sun does not shine there, nor do the moon and the stars, nor do lightning shine? All the lights of the world cannot be compared even to a ray of the inner light of the Self. Merge yourself in this light of lights and enjoy the supreme Deepavali.

#Many Deepavali festivals have come and gone. Yet the hearts of the vast majority are as dark as the night of the new moon. The house is lit with lamps, but the heart is full of the darkness of ignorance. O man! wake up from the slumber of ignorance. Realize the constant and eternal light of the Soul which neither rises nor sets, through meditation and deep enquiry.

#May you all attain full inner illumination! May the supreme light of lights enlighten your understanding! May you all attain the inexhaustible spiritual wealth of the Self! May you all prosper gloriously on the material as well as spiritual planes!

Very Funny Marriage Quotes, Funny Quotes Regarding Marriage

2009-10-05T22:40:00.000-07:00

Marriage is not a word. It is a sentence--a life sentence.

Marriage is very much like a violin; after the sweet music is over, the strings are attached.

Marriage is love. Love is blind. Therefore, marriage is an institution for the blind.

Marriage is an institution in which a man loses his Bachelor's Degree and the woman gets her Masters.

Marriage is a thing which puts a ring on a woman's finger and two under the man's eyes.

Marriage certificate is just another word for a work permit.

Marriage is not just a having a wife, but also worries inherited forever.

Marriage requires a man to prepare 4 types of "rings":
* The Engagement Ring
* The Wedding Ring
* The Suffe-Ring
* The Endu-Ring

The Costliest Pen Ever, Mont Blank Launched Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Pen

2009-10-03T11:55:00.000-07:00

Mont Blank launched ' Mahatma Gandhi Limited Edition Writing Instruments' on the eve of the birthday of the great man. Mr. Luiz Bethge, CEO of M. B., Mr. Tushar Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi and Mr. Dilip Doshi, CMD, Entreck Group of Company unveiled the unique collection. The pen will be available in two variety: Mahatma Gandhi Limited Edition 240 and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Edition 3000 fountain pen; created to pay the tribute to wisedom, vision and energy of the great man. The pen contains 18 K gold and rhodium plated nib displaying an intricate, hand engraved depiction of 60 yrs old Gandhi in memory of famous Dandi March of July 1930. The price of the pen will be app. 14 lakhs. Mr. Luiz presented the pen to Mr. Tushar Gandhi along with a cheque of Rs. 70,00,000 for Mahatma Gandhi Foundation( for providing shelter and schooling for child labourers. Entrack will donate Rs. 10000 for the sale of each memorial edition and Rs. 50000 for the sale of each retail edition. The money will be spent for noble cause. Though Gandhiji avoided such luxury items in his lifetime, but money spent for noble purpose would have pleased the great man surely!

Mahendra Singh Dhoni Reaches New Height

2009-10-02T00:57:00.000-07:00

Mahendra Singh Dhoni named as captain for second successive year, an unique achievement.

The ICC today announced its ODI Team of the Year, as chosen by a specially appointed selection panel chaired by West Indian batting legend Clive Lloyd.

The announcement was made at the LG ICC Awards celebration at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg. Presented in association with FICA, the ICC Awards recognise the best international players of the past 12 months.

The ICC World ODI Team of the Year is (in batting order):

Virender Sehwag (Ind)

Chris Gayle (WI)

Kevin Pietersen (Eng)

Tillakaratne Dilshan (SL)

Yuvraj Singh (Ind)

Martin Guptill (NZ)

MS Dhoni (Ind, captain, WK)

Andrew Flintoff (Eng)

Nuwan Kulasekara (SL)

Ajantha Mendis (SL)

Umar Gul (Pak)

12th man: Thilan Thushara (SL)

Six countries are represented in the 12-man line-up and just one player - Mahendra Singh Dhoni of India - also appeared in the World ODI Team of the Year in 2008. Dhoni is named as captain of the team for the second year running.

Chairman of the LG ICC Awards selection panel, Clive Lloyd said: "It was a very difficult task in selecting this year's ODI team but looking at the line-up I feel it has great balance and depth. It would be a formidable team."

Lloyd was joined on the panel by former India captain Anil Kumble, former Pakistan all-rounder Mudassar Nazar, former New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming and ex-England wicketkeeper Bob Taylor. Statistics were available as a guide but were not necessarily the overwhelming factor in the choices made.

The ICC ODI Team of the Year was one of two teams selected by the ICC selection panel along with the Test line-up. There were also eight individual prizes given at this year's LG ICC Awards.

The LG ICC Awards selection panel was charged with two main tasks: providing a long-list of nominations to the 25 members of the voting academy to cast their votes in the individual player award categories and, using their experience, knowledge and appreciation of the game, select the ICC World Test and ODI teams.

Based on the period between 13 August 2008 and 24 August 2009, the LG ICC Awards 2009 - presented in association with FICA - take into account performances by players and officials.

Apart from MSD, who was named the ODI cricketer of the year and chosen the captain of both the Test and ODI team, Gautam Gambhir was named as the ICC Test Cricketer of the year also.

Funny Cartoon Jokes, Funny Computer Cartoon Jokes : Last Rally

2009-09-28T06:02:00.000-07:00

Check out this funny computer cartoon jokes, let's enjoy and have fun!!

An Unique Love Letter, Special Love SMS

2009-09-27T00:32:00.000-07:00

All I want is to love you always!

I know it's hard for you sometimes to understand how I really Feel!

"At times, I can be the most lovable for you to be around; at other times, it may seem as though I don't care. But if you look deep down inside my heart, you will see that all I want to love and care for you forever. Through and heartbreaks, you will always be my life, my hope and my inspiration for all that I achieve. Through all of my life's journey, I will always love you!

Shahid Kapur- His Success Story, Shahid Kapur- the Super Hero

2009-09-25T22:20:00.000-07:00

Shahid Kapur has come a long way. Being the son of Pankaj Kapur ad Supria Pathak, he surely has the acting talent in his blood. In the initial part of his career, he got a hit Isk Visk. He got foot hold in Bollywood after doing Abbas Mastan's 36 China Town and Suraj Barjatia's Vivah . But he never looked back after the super duper hit Jab We Met. Though Kareena and Shahid seperated after this film, it was a milestone in his career. After that, offers kept coming. The success story continued with Kismat Konextion. In the year 2009, he gave a superb performence in Kaminey, followed by Dil Bole Haddipa. We really want him to carry on!

Durga puja Pandal Decoration 2009

2009-09-23T09:28:00.000-07:00

One of the most sacred occassions for the Indians, Durga Puja is the biggest festival for the Bengali community. It is the occassion when everywhere across the state of West Bengal grand pandals (huge and elaborately crafted temporary structures erected to temporarily house idols) are set up to house life-sized or bigger idols of Goddess Durga and her four children for four days. Earlier the pandals just used to be grand structures but with time, more and more innovations began to be made and each pandal began to have a theme. In recent years, it has become somewhat of a tradition and style statement to relate each Puja Pandal with a theme. Know all about the themes of various Puja Pandals in Kolkata for the year 2009.

The preparation for this puja and celebrations begins days prior to the festival. Usually, the Durga Puja is done on a society level and the idols and Durga puja pandals (tents) for the Puja are set by the puja management commission of the area.

Thrilling idols of the Goddess adorn the Durga puja pandal. The ambience of the Durga puja pandal is also taken mind of and given a very holy and sacred look. The idol of the goddess is set over a higher stage and sitting preparations for the priest as well as devotees are done near the platform.

Making of these Durga puja pandals pursue well set plans that use bamboo poles, wooden planks and cloth.

The designs of the Durga puja Pandal are done in agreement with space obtainable and the community inhabitants. It has now befallen a trend to set designer Durga puja pandals with complex lightings and complex patterns. Ornamented by lights, flowers and some such items, the modern Durga puja pandals at several spaces also look like film sets.

Here we show some wonderful durga puja pandal decoration. Let's enjoy!!

Shah Rukh Khan and Amir Khan- Can they be in the same movie

2009-09-18T03:52:00.000-07:00

Can the two superstars in bollywood, Shah rukh and Amir act in a same movie? Many directors have tried it before without much success. Now Anurag Kasyap is heard to convince the two Khans to act in a movie naned "Delhi Velvate". The producer would be none other than Dany Boyle. If it actually happen, it will create some sensation al over the world.

Origin Of durga and Mythology

2009-09-16T08:44:00.000-07:00

Durga, a beautiful warrior seated upon a tiger.
Devi is the great goddess of the Hindus,the consort of Shiva and she is worshiped in various forms corresponding to her two aspects: benevolence and fierceness. She is Uma, "light"; Gauri, "yellow or brilliant"; Parvati, "the mountaineer"; and Jagatmata, "the-mother-of-the-world" in her milder guise. The terrible emanations are Durga "the inaccessible"; Kali, "the black"; Chandi, "the fierce"; and Bhairavi, "the terrible."
She went to battle on her ferocious mount lion, armed with the weapons given to her by the other Gods. Durga is one of the angry and aggressive aspects of the goddess Shakti, whose role in Hindu mythology was to fight and conquer demons and also personify the Sakti or female aspect of any male deity. In the battle, she fought and killed the evil Mahishasura and restored heaven to the Gods. Since then the goddess is invoked for protection from the powers of evil. Durga Puja is observed in her honor, to celebrate her victory over evil.

Origin- Dasera And Navratri

2009-09-16T08:22:00.000-07:00

Dasera is considered as one of the Sade-Teen shubh-muhurats. According to Epic 'Ramayana', Dasera is the day on which the Lord Ram killed the evil king of Lanka 'Ravan'. This day is celebrated as good had triumph over evil, a huge statue of Ravan is burnt which is made up of crackers, where people gathers and enjoys the burning statue of Ravan. Especially children enjoy seeing this because of the beautiful fireworks on the ground. The festival which is thought as 'The entry of God' & is celebrated in wonderful style decorating the entrances of houses & shops with flower studded strings called 'Torans' & workshipping vehicles, machineries, books, weapons & also tools. This festival attracts lots of devotee. In the evening, people cross the border which is called 'Sima-ollanghan' & worships shami tree on which, Pandavas hide their weapons during Adanyatvas. The leaves of Shami tree, also known as Apte Tree is collected & exchanged among relatives & friends as gold by saying "Sone Gya Sonyasarakhe Raha" which means take gold and be like gold.

Navratra Festival

Navratra Festival is celebrated all over Pune with great interest. This festival is celebrated nine days before Dasera. It is celebrated mostly in Public. People from all Communities and castes take part in this festival with equal interests. Garbha and Dandia are arranged all over Pune by many of the Mandals in Pune. Now a days Disco Dandia is organised by many organisations which receives a good response from Puneites.

Paris Hilton, Sarah Palin and Barack Obama- What's common

2009-09-12T22:12:00.000-07:00

Oxford Textbook of Quotations have added 20000 new quotations in its latest editions. Some of the remarkable contributors are Paris Hilton, Sarah Palin and Barack Obama. Sarah Palin, thre former vice-precidential candidate makes the cut for the famous quip"What's the difference between a hocky mom and a pitbull? Lipstick". One coat is credited to precident Barack Obama " The arc of history is long but it bends towards justice". But the most interesting contributor is the socialite turned reality tv star Paris Hilton. Her Quote?"Dress cute whereever you go, life is too short to blend in". Paris is delighted to get a place in the book which contains many a memrable sayings.

Good Luck for Akshay Kumar

2009-09-10T21:54:00.000-07:00

Khatron Ka Khiladi Akshay Kumar is renowned for his daredevilry and mental strength. Rumour has it that he doesn't have a single weak bone in him; he fears no one and nothing. The uncrowned King of Bollywood action films, however, says that it is not entirely true. He too gets scared, especially during stunts involving heights. Among the most dependable Bollywood actors, Akki is currently gearing up for the second season of Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi. A Sabse Bada Khiladi himself, Akshay Kumar's first stint in his new avatar as a reality TV show host has earned him rave reviews. While he prepares to make life miserable for the so-called damsels in distress by making them perform extremely daring stunts, Ganesha surfs through Vedic Astrology principles to predict how challenging the year will be for him: Akshay Kumar- Date of birth: 9th September, 1967, Time of birth: Unknown, Place of birth: Amritsar, Punjab, India.
Astrological Points- Saturn will transit over exalted Mercury after 9th September, 2009. Transiting Rahu will form sextile aspect with Venus and Sun after November 2009. From 19th December, 2009 onwards, Jupiter will be aspecting Natal Venus, Sun and Pluto. From May 2010 onwards, Jupiter will be transiting over natal Saturn, which is retrograde, and it will also aspect exalted Mercury. Astrological predictions-
Ganesha feels that Akshay Kumar's planets are in a good phase as Saturn will move from Leo to Virgo on 9th September, 2009; Akki has Sun, the significator of fame, and Venus, the significator of arts, in Leo.
During the past two-and-a-half years, Akki had seen some hard times because of Saturn's adverse transit over Sun. The FIR filed against him and wife Twinkle for the Lakme Fashion show debacle is a case in point. However, since transiting Jupiter was giving exalted aspect to natal Jupiter during 2009, Akshay was also awarded Padmashree. The period between 9th September, 2009 and 19th December, 2009 is good for Akki. He will hog the limelight during this period. Between October 2009 and May 2010, he will enjoy his stay at the pinnacle of whatever he does, though there are chances of some injury. From May 2010 onwards, Akshay Kumar's stars will be shinning brightly, and he may also work for Hollywood or foreign films after that. From May 2010 onwards, Akshay Kumar may also get into social work.
In short, the year ahead promises good things for Akki. Ganesha sends him good wishes.

2009-09-09T09:21:00.000-07:00

Check out this very funny Kids Cartoon jokes, lets enjoy and have a fun!!

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Wedding Guest Death Man In Court

2009-09-01T01:02:00.000-07:00

Wedding guest death man in court
Michael Pennington
Michael Pennington was at a guest at the wedding reception in Flint

A man who has been charged with the manslaughter of a wedding guest is to appear before magistrates.

Michael Pennington, 26, from Ashton-under-Lyne, Manchester was seriously injured during an altercation at a hotel in north Wales on Saturday.

An ambulance was called to Mountain Park Hotel and Country Club in Flint at about 2200 BST to take him to hospital, where he died on Sunday morning.

Gavin Jackson, 44, of Stockport will appear before Mold magistrates.

North Wales Police is expected to release the results of a post-mortem examination carried out on the father-of-one at the Royal Liverpool Hospital by Home Office pathologist, Dr Brian Rogers, later.

Teacher Student Jokes, Funny Teacher Student Jokes

2009-08-29T22:07:00.000-07:00

Teacher: Did you know that I have the power to expel you, the power to suspend you and the power to thrash you? By the way, do you know where are you?

Student: Yes. In a powerhouse!

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Teacher: What are the people of Turkey called?

Student: I don't know.

Teacher: They are called Turks. Now, what are the people of Germany called?

Student: They are called Germs!!

Funny Jokes, Stupid Lady Jokes

2009-08-29T22:02:00.000-07:00

Lady at a zoo: Look, aren't those little lion cubs cute? I wonder what they would say if they could talk.

Zookeeper: They would probably say, we are tigers, not lions!!

Funny Teacher Student Jokes, Funny Jokes

2009-08-29T21:52:00.000-07:00

Teacher: George Washington not only chopped down his father's cherry tree, but also admitted it. Do you know why his father didn't punish him?

Student: Because George still had the axe in his hand!!

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Teacher: Name one important thing we have today that we didn't had ten years ago.

Student: Me!!

Funny Office Jokes, Funny Office Interview Jokes : Interview In Zoology

2009-08-27T22:28:00.000-07:00

A student needed an extra small diversified course to fill the requirements of his graduation. He picked a course on Zoology.
Then came a test time. The professor handed out a sheet of paper with only four pairs of legs drawn. He then asked the class to name the four wild birds from their legs.
The student kept staring and staring at legs and was getting nowhere. His agitation and anger grew to a boiling point. Ultimately, he got up rushed to the teacher in the front and smashed the test on the teacher's desk.
"How can you give stupid test like this?" He blasted at teacher.
The annoyed teacher looked up and said: "You boy, you have flunked the test. What's your name?"
The angry student pulled up his pants to the knee baring his legs and yelled: "Look here and tell me what is my name."

Read more funny office jokes and funny office interview jokes.

Funny Office Jokes, Funny Office Interview Jokes, Funny Santa Banta Jokes, : Banta Singh's Interview

2009-08-27T22:11:00.000-07:00

Banta Singh goes for an interview and there the interviewer tells him:
Interviewer: Banta Singh, you have to say the opposite of all that I say. OK?
Banta Singh: OK.
Interviewer: Made in India
Banta Singh: Destroyed in Pakistan
Interviewer: Good... Keep it up
Banta Singh: Bad... Put it down
Interviewer: Maxi Mum
Banta Singh: Mini Dad
Interviewer: Enough! Take your seat
Banta Singh: Insufficient! Don't take my seat
Interviewer: Idiot! Take your seat
Banta Singh: Clever! Don't take my seat
Interviewer: I say you get out!
Banta Singh: You didn't say I come in
Interviewer: I reject you!
Banta Singh: You appoint me
Interviewer: !!!

Funny Muslim Jokes, Islam Humour : Dance

2009-08-26T00:00:00.000-07:00

“modern” Islamic couple, preparing for a religious wedding meets with their Mullah for counseling.

The Mullah asks if they have any last questions before they leave. The man asks “We realize it’s tradition in Islam for men to dance with men, and women to dance with women. But, at our wedding reception, we’d like your permission to dance together.”

“Absolutely not” says the Mullah. “It’s immoral. Men and women always dance separately.”
“So after the ceremony I can’t even dance with my own wife?” says the man.
“No” answered the Mullah, “It’s forbidden in Islam“.
“Well, okay” says the man, “What about sex? Can we finally have sex?”
“Of course!” replies the Mullah, “Allah ho Akber! Sex is OK within marriage, to have children!”
“What about different positions?” asks the man.
“Allah ho Akber! No problem” says the Mullah.
“Woman on top?” the man asks. “Sure” says the Mullah. “Allah ho Akber. Go for it!”
“Doggy style?”
“Sure! Allah ho Akber!”
“On the kitchen table?”
“Yes, yes! Allah ho Akber!”
“Can we I do it with all my four wives together on rubber sheets with a bottle of hot oil, a couple of vibrators, leather harnesses, a bucket of honey and a porno video?”
“You may indeed. Allah ho Akber!”
“Can we do it standing up?”
“No” says the Mullah.
“Why not?” asks the man. “Because that could lead to dancing“…

Reality TV Star-Ryan Jenkins Death

2009-08-24T23:11:00.000-07:00

Ryan Jenkins Death-Former VH1 reality TV contestant, the murderer 32-year-old Ryan Jenkins has been found dead in a motel in Hope on Sunday. Ryan Jenkins was wanted for the murder of his own ex-wife, former swimsuit model Jasmine Fiore and according to the Associated Press the motel manager and his nephew found the 32-year-old hanging from the bar of a coat rack by a belt.

Kevin Walker, the manager of the Thunderbird Motel, tells the AP that Jenkins arrived in a Chrysler PT Cruiser and was accompanied by a young woman, but Jenkins stayed in the car while the woman checked them in to the motel.

Walker added that the woman who was blond and in her early 20s, paid in cash for three days, and that he found Jenkins dead in the room when he unlocked it because the pair never checked out.

The British Columbia Coroner's Service is currently investigating Jenkins' death.
Fiore’s mother, Lisa Lepore, tells the “Today” show host Ann Curry of hearing the news of Jenkins’ death, “It’s a mixed reaction. It brings some closure to what’s been going on. … We don’t have to worry about looking for him anymore, or being worried that he’s a threat to any other women or men. We still have a long process of closure.”

Fiore’s former boyfriend, Robert Hasman, also appeared on the “Today” show and revealed that he was in contact with the swimsuit model via text messaging days before her death. When asked if his contact with Fiore could have pushed Jenkins over the edge, Hasman replies, “I can only assume that that might have been the cause, his motive.”

Funny Islamic Jokes, Funny Story, Islamic Humour, Hilarious Muslim Comedy : Golden Telephone

2009-08-23T23:13:00.000-07:00

Islamic Jokes: Golden Telephone (Islamic Humour, Hilarious Comedy, Funny Story)

Islamic Humour: Golden TelephoneAn American decided to write a book about famous Mosques around the world. So he bought a plane ticket and took a trip to China.

On his first day he was inside a Mosque taking photographs when he noticed a golden telephone mounted on the wall with a sign that read "$10,000 per call".

The American, being intrigued, asked a priest who was strolling by what the telephone was used for. The priest replied that it was a direct line to heaven and that for $10,000 you could talk to Allah. The American thanked the priest and went along his way.

Next stop was in Japan. There, at a very large Mosque, he saw the same golden telephone with the same sign under it. He wondered if this was the same kind of telephone he had seen in China and he asked a nearby Holy man what its purpose was. He told him that it was a direct line to heaven and that for $10,000 he could talk to Allah. "O.K., thank you," said the American.

He then traveled to India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Turkey, Israel, France, Germany,. In every Mosque he saw the same golden telephone with the same "$10,000 per call" sign under it.

The American, upon leaving Vermont decided to travel to Pakistan to see if Pakistanis had the same phone. He arrived in Pakistan, and again, in the first Mosque he entered, there was the same golden telephone, but this time the sign under it read "One Rupee per call."

The American was surprised so he asked the priest about the sign. "Imam, I have traveled all over World and I have seen this same golden telephone in many Mosques. I am told that it is a direct line to Heaven, but everywhere the price was $10,000 per call."

Funny Father Son Jokes, Funny Jokes: Report Card

2009-08-22T21:34:00.000-07:00

Father: Tom, you had your result out yesterday. Why didn't you show me your report card?

Tom: What can I do? My friend Jack has taken it to show to his father!!

Funny Doctor Patient Jokes, Funny Jokes

2009-08-22T21:29:00.000-07:00

Patient: ( On Phone) Doctor, my son has swallowed my pen. What will I do?

Doctor: Don't worry. I am coming. Till then, you can use a pencil!!

Computers in Danger, Net Surfing- Beware, Your P.C. may be in Trouble

2009-08-22T06:04:00.000-07:00

Melbourne, Aug 20 (ANI): Internet security company Norton Symantec has come up with a list of Top 100 Dirtiest sites, which could infect your computer with malware.Malware is a software that can damage or compromise a computer system without the owner's consent.Natalie Connor, spokeswoman of the anti-virus company, said that even visiting any of the named websites could expose a computer to infection and put the personal information into the hands of unwanted people."What people don't realise is when you type in a website, you're bringing down information on a page and with it could be malware," News.com.au quoted her as saying.
The list was compiled with the help of global data collected on Norton Safe Web, a site that analysed websites' security risks.The infected sites had on average 18,000 threats and 40 per cent of the sites had more than 20,000 threats, while 75 per cent of websites on the list were found to be spreading malware for over six months.According to Connor, most websites in the list had adult content with unprintable names, suggesting they contained hardcore pornography.Some others sites include those on ice skating, deer hunting, catering and legal services.Hackers can apparently obtain personal information using keystroke-logging software from both PCs and Mac computers.he reps said that hackers are a force to reckon with as cyber crime is increasing rapidly.She added: "The last thing we want to do is scare people, we want to educate them so they know how to protect themselves."It's not about the fame any more of creating viruses and getting in the media. They're making money."
Norton released a sample of the dirtiest websites:

1. 17ebook.com

2 . aladel.net

3 . bpwhamburgorchardpark.org

4 . clicnews.com

5. dfwdiesel.net

6. divineenterprises.net

7. fantasticfilms.ru

8. gardensrestaurantandcatering.com

9. ginedis.com

10. gncr.org

11. hdvideoforums.org

12. hihanin.com

13. kingfamilyphotoalbum.com

14. likaraoke.com

15. mactep.org

16. magic4you.nu

17. marbling.pe.kr

18. nacjalneg.info

19. pronline.ru

20. purplehoodie.com

21. qsng.cn

22. seksburada.net

23. sportsmansclub.net

24. stock888.cn

25. tathli.com

26. teamclouds.com

27. texaswhitetailfever.com

28. wadefamilytree.org

29. xnescat.info

30. yt118.com (ANI)

Diwali SMS, Happy Diwali SMS, Happy Diwali Greetings

2009-08-21T00:12:00.000-07:00

Diwali is indian festival widely celebrated by hindus in India. Diwali party and parites are arranged by the hindu youths where they do diwali dance, exchange diwali gifts, and diwali greeting cards. With the modern trend some youngster have replaced diwali cards with diwali sms greetings / diwali SMS, Happy Diwali SMS, Diwali messages, Diwali wishes sms messages, Diwali greetings sms messages and diwali sms wishes .Diwali festival is also called Deepawali festival.Happy Diwali.

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For this, is a special time when family

For this, is a special time when family
And friends get together,for fun.
Wishing laughter and fun to cheer your days,
In this festive season of diwali and always!!!!!!!!
â€œHappy Deepavaliâ€

Hilarious Islamic Humour, Funny Comedy : Molla Nasiruddin And Walnut, Pumpkin

2009-08-20T08:26:00.000-07:00

One hot day, Molla Nasiruddin was taking it easy in the shade of a walnut tree. After a time, he started eying speculatively, the huge pumpkins growing on vines and the small walnuts growing on a majestic tree.

Sometimes I just can't understand the ways of God! He mused. Just fancy letting tiny walnuts grow on so majestic a tree and huge pumpkins on the delicate vines!

Just then a walnut snapped off and fell smack on Molla Nasiruddin's bald head. He got up at once and lifting up his hands and face to heavens in supplication, said:

Oh, my God! Forgive my questioning your ways! You are all-wise. Where would I have been now, if pumpkins grew on trees!

Very Funny Islamic Humour, Funny Islam Story : Molla Nasiruddin And Old Grave

2009-08-20T08:16:00.000-07:00

One day, Molla Nasiruddin said to his friends: "If I die, bury me in an old grave." "Why", asked his friends. "Because", he explained, "if the angels come, I'll tell them that I died years before and have already been questioned and then they will return the way they came."

Funny Animal Cartoon : Who Is Hunter?

2009-08-18T08:25:00.000-07:00

Check out this very funny animal cartoon and let's think"who is hunter?"

Usain Bolt- the Super Athelete, Usain Bolt set a New World Record

2009-08-17T09:38:00.000-07:00

Usain Bolt proved again he races in a world of his own, winning the 100m World Championship 0n 16th August at Berlin setting a new world record of 9.58 sec. Bolt improved his previous world record of 9.69 sec by a massive 0.11 sec. It was the biggest increase of record since electronic time is introduced. Tyson Gay came second at 9.71 sec whereas Asafa Powel came third at 9.84 sec. As Bolt crossed the finishing line, he just saw the record time flashed up . He pounded his chest to indicate he is the best. No doubt he is!

2009 Summer TV Preview : Kourtney And Khloe Take Miami

2009-08-16T22:12:00.000-07:00

Source: 2009 Summer TV Preview: Kourtney And Khloe Take Miami

2009 Summer TV Preview: Kourtney And Khloe Take Miami

'Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami' was definitely worth the wait and is definitely worth your time! The series follows sisters Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian as they take on a new scene in Miami and a new business venture with a second Dash store. If you loved 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' you'll love keeping up with Kourtney and Khloe's busy lives even more.

On the premiere episode viewers saw Kourtney and Khloe prepare for the opening of the new Dash Miami and Khloe prepare for her new radio show, 'Khloe After Dark.'

Los Angeles, Newly single and ready to conquer the world, sisters Kourtney and Khloé Kardashian leave LA behind and take a chance on a new city with a notoriously hot social scene when they head to sexy South Beach to launch a second DASH boutique. In addition to her duties at the store, Khloé asserts her independence more than ever, embarking on a new career in radio when her late night talk show "Khloé After Dark" takes over the airwaves on Miami's Y100. As hard as it is to leave the tight-knit Kardashian clan, these free-spirited sisters head to Miami for an entirely new adventure. While the ladies enjoy the hot days, balmy nights and private yachts, they are all business when it comes to making the second Dash boutique as successful as the first. Produced by Ryan Seacrest Productions and Bunim-Murray Productions, the team behind E!'s hit series Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami premieres with a special extended episode on August 16 at 10 pm ET/PT only on E!

Natural Remedy of Swine Flu, Tulsi- its role in Swine Flu

2009-08-13T08:34:00.000-07:00

Ayurveda, the traditional Indian Medicine, has a remedy for diseases when every other stream of medicine fails. Now, at a time when swine flu is spreading like wildfire across the world, Ayurveda has got the remedy in the form of the miraculous herb, the basil leaves commonly known as Tulsi.

Tulsi, the sublime plant, has been known and worshipped in India for more than five millennia for its remarkable healing properties. Considered as an 'Elixir of Life', this wonder herb has now been claimed to keep the deadly swine flu at bay and help faster recovery in afflicted persons.

"The anti-flu property of Tulsi has been discovered by medical experts across the world quite recently. Tulsi improves the body's overall defence mechanism including its ability to fight aginst viral diseases. It was successfully used in combating Japanese Encephalitis and the same theory applies to swine flu," says Dr U K Tiwari, a herbal medicine practitioner.

Apart from acting as a preventive medicine in case of swine flu, Tulsi can help the patient recover faster.

"Even when a person has already contracted swine flu, Tulsi can help in speeding up the recovery process and also help in strengthening the immune system of the body," he claims.

Dr Bhupesh Patel, a lecturer at Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar is also of the view that Tulsi can play an important role in controlling swine flu.

"Tulsi can control swine flu and it should be taken in fresh form. Juice or paste of at least 20-25 medium sized leaves should be consumed twice a day on an empty stomach." This increases the resistance of the body and, thereby, reduces the chances of inviting swine flu," believes Patel.

As its name suggests, Tulsi has again proved to be the 'the incomparable' medicine - this time, in the prevention and cure of swine flu.

The symptoms of the H1N1 flu virus in people are similar to the symptoms of seasonal flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, running or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. A significant number of people who have been infected with novel H1N1 flu virus also have reported diarrhea and vomiting. However, one should consult a practitioner in case of any such symptoms. Self medication is not advisible.

Funny Animal Cartoon, Funny Cartoon Video : Greedy Bear

2009-08-11T09:23:00.000-07:00

Gopher Broker - Funny Cartoon
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Funny Husband Wife Cartoon Video, Funny Aliens Video

2009-08-11T00:38:00.000-07:00

A cheating husband encounters ALIENS...but he's more frightened of his Wife. Let's watch this funny video, don't miss!!!

Brad Pitt- Angelina Jolie: Made for Each Other or Madfoe Each Other

2009-08-10T08:48:00.000-07:00

The chemistry between Angelina and Brad Pitt started when they were casted together in the high octane thriller Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Their on screen chemistry had spilled in to their real life also and the famous Brangelina phenomenon began. Pitt and Jolie are not yet married. Jolie commented I am sure we'll do it oneday . It's not about a piece of paper. May be we will do it when the kids start asking.
Certainly, Jolie's unconventional ifestyle, the stories of bood swapping marriage ceremonies and bi-sexual relationships, is a word apart from Pitt's milk and cookies start in life. With his brother, Doug, and sister, Julie, Pitt was raised in Misouri in a secure middle class Baptist family. His mother, Jane, was a high school counsellor and his father, william , ran a truck company.
The couple seem constantly to be on the move- there are homes in California, the south of France, New Orieans and, combodia, where Jolie adopted their eldest son. Maddox. They take it in turns to work, and when one is on set, the other is at home with the kids, and that too means they are in different cities. Jolie was on the move in this way pre-Pitt, and, it seems to be her lifestyle that takes precedence.
Even with the entourage of helpers that money can provide,it sounds exhausting! Pitt insists that they love it. " Every where is interesting in its own way.Each place has its own feel and something to offer. The kids can pick up a few things and we are proud and happy that we are able to provide that.

Base Ball : Yankeens Beat Boston, Yankeens Acquired Chad Gaudin

2009-08-07T00:14:00.000-07:00

Jorge Posada painted No. 15 on his catcher's mask to pay tribute to Thurman Munson and delivered a performance that would have delighted the former New York Yankees captain.

The Yankees beat Boston for the first time in nine games this season, with Posada and Melky Cabrera hitting three-run homers in a 13-6 victory Thursday at Yankee Stadium.

"We are playing a lot better than we started playing at the beginning," Posada said. "We are pitching better and we're doing a lot of things well on the mound and at the plate. Hopefully we can carry on and do what we did today."

Posada had three hits and three RBIs, saluting Munson with the type of all-around game that the former Yankees catcher was known for before he died in a plane crash on Aug. 2, 1979. Posada said he had never put Munson's number on his mask before.

"Thurman was special to me," he said. "Just wanted to tell everybody that I was thinking about him today."

New York ended a nine-game skid against Boston dating to last season. It was the Yankees' longest drought in one of baseball's most heated rivalries since they lost 17 straight from Oct. 3, 1911, to July 1, 1912.

The Yankees acquired pitcher Chad Gaudin from the San Diego Padres for a player to be determined or cash considerations. Gaudin was 4-10 with a 5.13 ERA for the Padres.

The Red Sox put outfielder Rocco Baldelli on the disabled list because of a bruised left ankle and recalled
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outfielder Josh Reddick from Triple-A Pawtucket.

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder and Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Guillermo Mota were fined for their run-in this week but were not suspended.

Mota hit Fielder in the ninth inning of a 17-4 win Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium, presumably as payback for Milwaukee's Chris Smith grazing Manny Ramirez with a pitch two innings earlier.

Afterward, Fielder charged across a hallway toward the Dodgers' clubhouse but was restrained by teammates and security.

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed outfielder Justin Upton on the disabled list because of a right oblique strain.

Abhishek- aishwarya in Trouble during Ravan Shoot

2009-08-06T08:11:00.000-07:00

On July 30th at Thrissur, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan failed to return to their hotel after the shooting of their film "Ravan". An elephant'Kunju' went out of control and killed his mahout Andavan(51).The incident took place anound 5 pm in Athirapally waterfalls area near Athirapally forest. The elephant stood right in the middle of the road blocking the traffic. The film 'Ravan' is shot both in hindi and tamil. Abhishek playing the hero in hindi version whereas tamil actor Vikram playing the hero in tamil version. Ash playing the heroine in both the versions. Athirapally waterfalls is the favourite locations for the filmmakers. The picturization of'Zia Jale' of the film 'Dil Se' and 'Barso Re' from the film 'Guru' was done in this place, reported ANI.

Funny Husband Wife Cartoon Video

2009-08-06T00:44:00.000-07:00

If you want to know how the wives seduces their husbands, u got to watch this video. Don't miss!

Wife Tries to Seduce Husband - Funny Cartoon @ Yahoo! Video

Flying Car not a fiction anymore, Wanna buy a Flying Car- its here

2009-08-04T04:06:00.000-07:00

Flying cars are not just the part of science fiction any more. A flying car has been successfully test flown at Melbourne on 2nd august'2009. It is said to be a brainchild of US film Terrafugia. It has showcased at an experimental aircraft show reported by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The car is called Transition Roadable Aircraft. Its wings can retract in about 20 sec, making it possible to drive it on road. Its price could be app. 200,000$, reported by ANI.

Tigerwoods Nike Smile- Funny Picture Of Tigerwoods

2009-08-02T23:41:00.000-07:00

Check out this funny Niky smile in Tiger Woods face!!

Michael Schumacher- the King of Formula One Racing, Michael Schumacher replaces Felipe Massa

2009-08-01T10:00:00.000-07:00

Seven time world champion Michael Schumacher has come out of his retirement to replace injured Felipe Massa. This announcement has put the car racing lovers in a frenzy. Felipe Massa was injured in an unfortunate and terrible crash which put him into coma. Though he is out of danger now, he is definitely out of any kind of action for the remaining year. And Schumi has come out of his retirement(end of 2006) to take part in formula one racing on behalf of Ferrari. The 40-year old world champion dosent have much time to prepare. The European Grand Prix at Valencia will take place on 23rd august. Can Schumacher produce some of his old magic? Only time will tell.

Sherm Stick-A Dead Like State

2009-07-26T00:31:00.000-07:00

A sherm stick is a cigarette (or possibly a joint or blunt) that has been immersed in a solution of phencyclidine and dried out. Sherm sticks are then smoked for its hallucinogenic and/or intoxicating properties.

The reason a lot of people who use 'sherm stick' say that it is dipped in "embalming fluid" (PCP) is because of the way the substance numbs the body to which is referred as being in an 'embalmed' or 'dead like' state. It is not dipped in real embalming fluid or formaldehyde.

Other street names for sherm stick include "sherm," "fry stick," "amp," "happy stick," and "wet
stick."

It is a joint, marijuana cigarette that is dipped in PCP. PCP is a hallucinogenic and can cause you to completely freak. So don’t do drugs, not because it is not fun but because it makes you lose who you are and what your potential is to become. Peace!

Funny Man Woman Jokes, Naughty Adult Jokes

2009-07-16T09:02:00.000-07:00

A couple goes to an art gallery. They find a picture of a naked women with only her privates covered with leaves.
The wife doesn't like it and moves on but the husband keeps looking.
The wife asks, "What are you waiting for?"
The husband replies, "Autumn."

Funny Husband Wife Jokes, Naughty Adult Jokes, Get into Shape Baby

2009-07-16T08:57:00.000-07:00

One morning while she was making breakfast, a man walked up to his wife pinched her on the butt and said, "If you firmed up, we could get rid of your control top panty hose".
While this was on the edge of intolerable, she kept silent.
The next morning the man woke his wife with a pinch on each of her breasts and said, "You know, if you firmed these up, we could get rid of your bra."
This was beyond a silent response, so she rolled over and grabbed him by his member.
With a death grip in place, she said, "You know, if you firmed this up, we could get rid of the gardener, the postman, the pool man, and your brother!!"

Funny Jokes, Naughty Jokes, What Woman Wants

2009-07-16T08:50:00.000-07:00

A man went into a pharmacy and looked for a male pharmacist. The woman who attended him said that she was the pharmacist and that she and her sister owned the store, so there were no males employed there.
She then asked if there was something she could help the gentleman with.
The man said, "This is embarrassing for me, but I have a permanent erection that causes me a lot of problems and severe embarrassment. I was wondering what you could give me for it?"
The pharmacist said, "Just a minute, I'll go talk to my sister."
When she returned, she said, "The best we can do is 1/3 ownership in the store and $5,000 in cash!!"

Husband Wife Jokes, Naughty Husband Wife Jokes, Funny Couple Jokes : When I Die

2009-07-08T23:24:00.000-07:00

Husband: Honey, when I die, will you marry again?

Wife: I am afraid I will. You know how much I hate solitude.

Husband: Will you let him drive my car?

Wife: Well, I think so.

Husband: Will you let him sit in my favorite chair?

Wife: Maybe.

Husband: Will you let him have my gold watch?

Wife: Maybe.

Husband: Will you let him wear my nice suits?

Wife: No, he is shorter.

Michael Jackson Tribute In Los Angeles Staple Center

2009-07-07T22:01:00.000-07:00

Mariah Carey,Stevie Wonder,& Usher led an emotional public memorial for Michael Jackson yesterday as the music world, the Jackson family, & thousands of fans bade farewell to the "King Of Pop".

At 7:55 a.m., an usher at the glass doors outside Staples Center in Los Angeles had a message for the thousands already gathering for the day's public memorial for Michael Jackson. "We are aware of your sorrow!" he announced in deep, affectionate tones. "We are aware of your pain! And we are aware of your joy!

Part funeral, part musical celebration, the two-hour Jackson tribute was a deeply emotional and public outpouring of grief, with rousing testimonials to the late singer and inspired musical performances from the likes of Stevie Wonder and Jennifer Hudson. It was also the year's hottest ticket. Though 17,500 tickets were distributed freely to fans by lottery, online prices were reportedly as high as $2,000, but fans outside the arena found scalpers selling for as low as $200 each.

President Obama, on a visit to Russia, said he was one of the greatest entertainer of our generation like Elvis, like Sinatra, like Beatles.

Two hour memorial focused on Jackson's 45-years music career, his charity work for children groups and his role in opening the main-stream pop and celebrity world up to African-Americans.

South Carolina Serial Killer Was Killed During An Attempted Burglary Late Today

2009-07-06T23:56:00.000-07:00

SOUTH CAROLINA SERIAL KILLER-Some good news for the terrified residents of Gaffney, South Carolina. The man they believe was responsible for the deaths of five Gaffney residents was apparently shot and killed in an overnight altercation with police in Gastonia, North Carolina after a failed burglary attempt. Jeffrey Kofman, filing for WORLD NEWS, recapped the dreaded deeds of the past ten days: “The killing spree began a week ago Saturday when a 63-year-old peach farmer was shot in his home. Then last Wednesday, a retired teacher and her daughter were both killed. The Thursday, a local business owner and his young daughter were gunned down in his store.” At a press conference a short while ago, we learned that the suspected serial killer's name was Patrick Tracy Burris. North Carolina prison records show the 41-year-old served more than seven years for felony breaking and entering and larceny.

Here are pictures of Patrick Tracy Burris, the Gaffney SC serial killer, now dead during an attempted burglary late today, Burris was shot. Police say they have their man.