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“Life itself was only futility, vain words, a squabble of cap and bells. ”
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Australia employment soars, market gives up on rate cut
Australian employment soared by 71,500 in February, far above any forecast and the biggest increase in over a decade, the most compelling sign yet that low rates and rising asset prices are fuelling an economic pick-up. The Australian dollar and bond yields jumped on the startlingly strong figures, which were seen as almost ruling out any cut in interest rates before the middle of the year. 'It's spectacular employment growth,' said Brian Redican, a senior economist at Macquarie.
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Canada: Report on language and youth crime scrapped over lack of cases to study
The federal government had to scrap a planned study into the criminal activities of young francophones in English-speaking Canada -- and anglophone youths in Quebec -- when they couldn't find enough kids from those groups who broke the law, new documents show. The study was meant to help the department better understand whether belonging to a linguistic minority has anything to do with young offenders setting out on a path to a life of crime, according to a contract notice. 'It was simply the case that very few people met the study criteria, with some jurisdictions actually reporting zero minority-language offenders,' Justice Department spokesman Andrew Gowing said in an email.
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Kosovo says close to deal with Serbia to improve ties
Kosovo said on Thursday it was close to reaching an accord with Serbia to improve relations, with the European Union's foreign policy chief visiting both capitals to press for a deal that would open the door to membership talks with Serbia. 'Right now we are at the beginning of the end in reaching an agreement to normalize relations between the state of Kosovo and Serbia,' Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci told reporters after meeting EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton in Pristina.
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Aussie government bond yields shoot up on upbeat jobs data
Australian bond yields shot up to their highest in nearly a year on Thursday as startlingly strong jobs data led investors to see no chance of further rate cuts, giving more impetus to a market already pricing in a brighter global outlook. Yields on the three-year government cash bond surged 19 basis points to reach 3.16 per cent, the highest since April and the biggest daily increase in seven months.
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World Round-Up
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Don’t interfere in our affairs, India warns Pakistan
Resolution adopted in Parliament in reply to Pakistan National Assembly’s motion that condemned hanging of Afzal Guru
India on Friday warned Pakistan not to interfere in its internal affairs and stop supporting terrorists. It reiterated in clear-cut terms that “the entire State of Jammu and Kashmir, including the territory under illegal occupation of Pakistan, is and shall always be an integral part of India.”
A resolution to this effect was unanimously adopted in both Houses of Parliament as a befitting reply to the motion of Pakistan’s National Assembly on Thursday that condemned the hanging of Parliament attack-case convict Afzal Guru and demanded his body be handed over to his family (the body was buried in the Tihar Jail on February 9 after the hanging).
The resolution, moved by Lok Speaker Meira Kumar and Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari in their respective Houses, read: “This House totally rejects the Resolution passed by the National Assembly of Pakistan on March 14, 2013.
The House notes that Pakistan has committed that it would not allow its territory to be used for terrorism against India and only fulfilment of this commitment can be the basis for peaceful relations with Pakistan.
“The House rejects interference in the internal affairs of India and calls upon the National Assembly of Pakistan to desist from such acts of support for extremist and terrorist elements.
Any attempt from any quarter to interfere in the internal affairs of India will be met resolutely and with complete unity of our nation,” it said.
Earlier, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath told the Lok Sabha that the issue was related to the “nation’s sovereignty and integrity and all of us are deeply concerned” with Pakistan’s resolution.
In the National Assembly, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam president Maulana Fazlur Rehman, who heads a special parliamentary panel on Kashmir, moved the resolution. It expressed “concern” at the situation created in Jammu and Kashmir by the execution (of Guru).
Earlier, speaking on the issue in the Lok Sabha, Yashwant Sinha (BJP) wanted a resolution to be passed in the House to give a befitting reply to Pakistan.
The Pakistan resolution was nothing but an attempt to provoke the people of Jammu and Kashmir, which was an integral part of India, he said.
Jaitley’s demand
In the Rajya Sabha, Leader of the Opposition Arun Jaitley asked the government to reconsider its engagements with Pakistan in the light of the latest resolution.
“Besides being interference in India’s internal affairs, it is an official statement which comes from the combined polity of Pakistan. So far, we had wondered who was really in control of the state, their army, their ISI, a civilian government or non-state actors. But with yesterday’s [Thursday] resolution, all these distinctions have been obliterated.”
It was an official stamp of approval on one of the worst terror attacks that took place in India. “So far, we have always alleged, and there was evidence to suggest, that for an attack on the Indian Parliament, planning was done across the border but yesterday’s [Thursday] resolution seems to have confirmed our worst fears because the polity of the country unanimously condones that action by actually condemning our action in sentencing, through a rule of law, the person who was involved in this.”
India should consider how to deal with Pakistan now. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had, in the past, been very magnanimous to say that he was willing to walk an extra mile.
“After a series of these provocations [like blasts and terrorist attacks in India], we would like to urge him that forget a mile, he should now forget walking even an extra yard. Pakistan does not deserve this.
As long as this resolution remains, the question of a continued dialogue with Pakistan, which is approving of sympathy for terrorist attacks in India, I think, we should seriously forget discussing any serious issue with them through a structured dialogue.
Therefore, Pakistan will now have to walk extra two miles rather than our PM wanting to walk an extra mile,” he said.
Mr. Jaitley also charged that there was something serious with the way matters in the country’s external affairs were handled in view of India’s latest relations with Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
Ravi Shankar Prasad (BJP) wanted “a very structured response from the government” on the “sinister resolution” of Pakistan’s National Assembly. He said this was a serious matter.
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Astrology
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Aries March 21 to April 19
You are moving into birthday time of the year, so you will feel more at home with life from now on. The Sun moves into Aries on Wednesday, March 20. Mars is already in the constellation of Aries now too, giving you the edge in any business negotiation, so take the reins and lead the way. Others will follow you, for your enthusiasm and passion for what you do will be irresistible. Venus will enter Aries on March 21 to stay until April 14, and Mars will be your bodyguard until April 19. Truly, you're irresistible. Mercury has been retrograde since February 23 and is finally moving direct, so you will feel the pace of life pick up. A project that you've worked on over the past weeks appears to be nearing completion or at the least a new plateau. Show your work to others now that you've have created a polished presentation. Watch out for Friday, March 22, a volatile day, when Mars will conjoin Uranus in Aries, an aspect that will either spark anger in you or a positive surprise. Tread carefully but optimistically.
Taurus April 20 to May 20
The social atmosphere that you've enjoyed this month will continue a little longer this week, but it appears you may crave rest and solitude too. If you have any social obligations you'd like to decline, go ahead - do so. The coming weeks will be well spent reflecting upon what new elements you'd like to bring into your birthday year, and which ones you'd like to gradually detach from in the future. On another note, Mercury has been retrograde since February 23 but is moving direct orbit now. You can begin to sign contracts and make plans, confident that you can seal a deal that will have staying power. While Mercury was retrograde, it was a bad time to spend a great deal of money. If you have had a large purchase that you have held off making, you can go shopping now, knowing you will enjoy what you buy from now on.
Gemini May 21 to June 20
 Mercury retrograde often marks a hard time for you, for Mercury is your ruler. After having been out of phase since February 23, you will be happy to know that this week Mercury is regulating his vibrations, and you can look forward to a more productive schedule, with far fewer delays and backtracking in the future. Life will become brighter, and you will feel like you are finally standing on stable ground in any agreement, personal or professional, that you forge. Additionally, Mars is now in Aries, shifting your emphasis from power, prestige and money (your focus in late February and early March) to social interaction, gatherings and working within professional and social groups to find ways to materialize your dream. Thanks to Mars conjunct Uranus on Friday, you may receive quite a surprise from a friend on Friday, March 22.
Cancer June 21 to July 22
After months of not enough movement in your career, you will have enormous news of changes and development, starting this week. Mercury finally turns direct this week, allowing you to make agreements, confident they will stick. Your solar tenth house of honors, awards and fame - including your standing in your career and community - will receive a visit from a large number of heavenly bodies, including the mighty Sun, on March 20, adding favor from authority, and Venus, March 21, adding to your popularity among VIPs. Last week, on March 12, Mars, the energy planet and natural ruler of your solar tenth house of career status, began to brilliantly light your career sector, too, beginning six-week period where you may be motivated to work hard to make a name for yourself. More planets will arrive in this same professional sector by next month. By the new moon, April 10, plan to have all your ducks in a row, ready to show the world all that you can do. By then you will have reached the most important period of 2013 for career gains. The build up to this glorious time begins now.
Leo July 23 to Aug. 22
 The financial talks and decisions you have been involved in until now will come to an end, and a new influence will start up. Distant travel and relationships with people abroad will become increasingly important to you, and by Friday, March 22, when Mars and Uranus combine energies, you may get sudden news or be ready to travel abroad spontaneously. Mercury, planet of communication, transportation, contracts and travel, is now moving direct, so you won't have the delays and mix-ups you had prior to this week, dating back three weeks to February 23. If you work in the media, you will receive more assignments in coming weeks, and they will broaden and enliven you with a sense of adventure. If you are a university student, make plans for the September semester.
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Kerala waives interest on small farm loans, raises sin tax
Kerala finance minister KM Mani on Friday announced the state government would reduce stamp duty on real estate deals by 2 percentage points.
Presenting his 11th Budget in the Assembly today, he said the reduction in stamp duty on real estate deals would be beneficial to the general public. Stamp duty for village now is 5 per cent from 7 per cent earlier, 6 per cent (8 per cent) in municipalities and 7 per cent (9 per cent) in corporation areas.
Mani, who termed this as a Reform Budget, said the focus would be on overall development of the state. The GSDP growth recorded in 2011-12 was 9.51 per cent as against 7.57 per cent in the previous fiscal. It also seeks to mop up additional revenue of Rs 1,138.33 crore, mostly from luxury items. Cigarettes and liquor, among other things, will attract higher taxes.
Tax on cigarettes has been increased from 15 to 20 per cent, anticipating a revenue of Rs 120 crore, and that on foreign liquor from 100 to 105 per cent expecting an extra revenue of Rs 250 crore. VAT rate on a number of products like vehicles and white goods, which fall under 13.5 per cent, has been raised to 14.5 per cent, seeking to net Rs 650 crore.
He said the measure would bring the tax rate in Kerala on a par with other southern states and that the common people would not be affected as basic items such as rice had been exempted.
On auction trading of cardamom, this has been reduced to 2 per cent from 4 and that of water beds to 5 per cent from 13 per cent. Compared with the current fiscal, tax collection is expected to increase 20 per cent. The Budget estimates an additional tax income of Rs 1,138.33 crore and a revenue loss to the tune of Rs 67.78 crore through various tax benefits and a net revenue of Rs 1,070.55 crore. According to the revised estimates for FY12-13, the fiscal deficit is 3.12 per cent of the GSDP. The Budget estimates a lower fiscal deficit of 2.82 per cent for the next financial year.
Addressing the media, Mani said the revised figures for 2012-13 indicate 0.94 per cent revenue deficit, while the 2013-14 Budget estimates this at 0.54 per cent. He said the latest Budget estimates were well below the rates stipulated by the Finance Commission.
During the financial year 2013-14, the revenue of the state is estimated at Rs 58,057.88 crore, of which Rs 8,143.79 crore is the share of central taxes, Rs 6,221.42 crore is grant from the Centre, Rs 38,771.1 crore is receipts from state taxes and duties and Rs 4,921.57 crore is state's own non-tax revenue. Total revenue expenditure is estimated at Rs 60,327.85 crore.
Writes off interest on farm loans
Announcing a set of flagship schemes for farmers, Mani set apart Rs 50 crore for writing off the interest on small farmers and announced an interest-free loan scheme for farmers holding below one hectare of land through co-operatives. It earmarked Rs 30 crore for this interest-free loan programme. He also came out with a risk insurance on farm loans guaranteeing that in the event of the farmer's death the loan need not be repaid.
Other schemes
Low-priced hotels - Thripthi -- would be opened in 63 taluks across the state.
The government has earmarked Rs 788.93 crore for infrastructure development projects like Kochi Metro, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram mono rail projects, Vizhinjam Sea port and Kannur air port. Also, it raised the pension under all social welfare schemes. Those who works a minimum of 100 days in a year under the National Employment Guarantee Scheme will get pension after 60 years of age. These workers will also get a gift worth Rs 400 during Onam.
A sum of Rs 10 crore has been earmarked for opening three fish malls at Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode. A film archives will be set up in Munnar with an estimated investment of Rs 2.5 crore. The Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation will set up a separate overseas investment promotion wing to promote state-based entrepreneurs in West Asia, Southeast Asia, Latin America and Africa. Integrated business hubs will be formed in Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode, Kannur and Idukki.
The road transport corporation will get Rs 100 crore in addition to the Budget allotment of Rs 186 crore to tide over the diesel price hike. The Budget also raised tax on plastic disposable cups, plates, leaf, etc to 20 per cent. Tax on footwear, which have a price tag up to Rs 500, will be reduced from 13.5 per cent to 5 per cent. Products like home gloves and finger caps will now attract a reduced commercial tax of 5 per cent.
Allocations
Allocation to agriculture has been increased 16 per cent to Rs 1,494.74 crore while rural development increased to Rs 810 crore. Local self governments get an raise of 23.9 per cent to Rs 4,000 crore. For urban development, this has been hiked to Rs 1,130.49 crore, up 16.7 per cent over 2012-13. The co-operative sector gets Rs 75 crore, up 21 per cent. Industries department has been allocated Rs 579.36 crore for industrial parks, investor promotion, etc while Rs 855 crore is for has been earmarked for public works department.
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Don't workout on an empty stomach
Gym-goers and athletes tend to push themselves on empty stomachs in the belief they'll burn up more fat.
Most believe in the theory that exercising on an empty stomach will make the body use up fat reserves and covert it into energy instead of the glucose or carbohydrates that may be readily available from a meal or a drink before the workout.
But while it seems to make sense, research now shows that exercising on an empty stomach doesn't offer any benefit and may actually work against you.
According to a recent report published this year in a fitness journal in the US, it has been established that the body burns the same amount of fat irrespective of whether you eat before or after a workout. But the problem arises in the fact that dizzy spells notwithstanding, you will lose muscle by exercising in a state of hunger.
The study also found that and without food to help the workout, the intensity of the exercise and the total calorie burn will be reduced. So, that leaves you not only exhausted, but with less muscle and no energy to burn more fat.
The studies found that when people trained with nothing in their stomachs, about 10 percent of the calories they burned came from protein, including muscle.
In an earlier study, researchers had found that eating light before a meal was beneficial. Those who consumed 45 grams of carbohydrates before their workouts ended up eating less through the rest of the day.
Experts now advise a light meal of oats or even a milkshake before a workout will go a long way in extending the benefits of the time spent in a gym. Those pushing the heavy ones in the hope of building muscle are well advised to go the Dara Singh way of egg 'n' milkshake.
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Virgo Aug. 23 to Sept. 22
Plans to combine energies with another person, in love or business, appear to be taking root, assuming you are serious about having a formal relationship together. Now, a new stage will be introduced, where you will consider how your funds should be combined. You may want to confer with an accountant to talk over new tax laws, or to change credit cards to bear your new name if you recently married. Be sure you know the financial background of your partner, and do the necessary due diligence. If you or your intended spouse feels a pre-nuptial agreement is in order, it is likely to appear now. On Friday, when Mars will conjoin Uranus on March 22, financial news will surface out the blue. Things may go either way - prepare for both positive and troubling news, just in case.
Libra Sept. 23 to Oct. 22
You are moving into a short but highly volatile period, when a close partner is likely to act in unusual and unpredictable ways. Treat others gently, careful not to rock the boat, for if you do, you may trigger a complete melt-down. Mercury is no longer retrograde, so that alone will improve communication between you to some degree, but you have many planets about to oppose your Sun from now through April 19, never easy to endure. You won't know which person in your circle will act up, but you will get a good clue of who it might be on Friday, March 22, when hot Mars joins disruptive Uranus. Next week has one of the most difficult full moons of the year, March 27, so within four days in either direction of this day, walk on tip-toes, pay attention to what is said, and take all you hear seriously, rather than wave off your partner's words.
Scorpio Oct. 23 to Nov. 21
 You have been moving through a magical period for romance during the past two weeks, and although the planets in your house of romance are starting to dissipate, there will still be some glow left in this area during the front part of the week. If invited to a mixer, accept and go. If you haven't taken advantage of the gorgeous romantic aspects earlier in March, hurry to do so now. Mars, one of your two rulers, has moved into your workaday sector, so expect many projects to come your way now, and if self-employed, business will be brisk. You will have to redirect your attention to the office, and the romantic interlude of March will soon turn into a lovely memory. The love you sparked can continue - it is just that you won't have as much free time as you did earlier in the month. Keep your health strong, especially on Friday, March 22, when nervous tension or a stress headache could strike. Take it easy, dear Scorpio.
Sagittarius Nov. 22 to Dec. 21
Home-related plans and decisions have enveloped you in early March, and thanks to the March 11 new moon last week, you will still have opportunities to launch your plans. This will be your best time in 2013 to settle home and family matters so keep up your efforts. Another influence is just starting up simultaneously, and will center you on love. Mars, the ruler of your house of true love, is now in super-compatible Aries, sending sizzling vibrations to your love house. The Sun will move into your love sector on March 20, and Venus will join the Sun, Mars, and Uranus, on March 21 for four weeks. It is time to circulate - love appears to be just around the corner. Watch what happens, however, on Friday, March 22, when Mars will ignite Uranus, a day that will play out in the extreme - either making you ecstatic or near melt-down. Just in case it's the latter, watch what you say, lest your honesty proves to be a little too much for your partner to digest. .
Capricorn Dec. 22 to Jan. 19
 If you didn't take a business or pleasure trip recently, the window is rapidly closing for you to do so. If this is a priority, get moving and make it happen early this week. The Sun, Mars, and Venus have moved into your home sector, and other planets in deep space are zooming to the same home and family area of your chart, soon to become a major hub of activity by April. This week, Mercury is no longer retrograde, after three long weeks of being out of phase. You will soon see the pace of life pick up. If you've been rightly holding back on making expensive purchases, such as buying a car, a computer, a kitchen appliance, or something even larger - to buy or sell a house or hire a contractor - you can do so now with expectations your choice will bring happiness.
Aquarius Jan. 20 to Feb. 18
 The March emphasis on money, including how to best appropriate funds for investment, spend on things you need, and find a way to raise your salary substantially continues this week. The difference is, Mercury is now moving direct this week, meaning you can negotiate effectively, and feel confident that the deal will stick. You still are in a wildly positive period to ask for a raise, or negotiate a hefty salary for an important, responsible new position, and leave the month much richer than when you entered it. This emphasis on money is soon to end - if you feel ready to sign papers, don't delay too long. The full moon next week will be very troublesome one, so stay far away from March 27. While this week brings luck, take full advantage.
Pisces Feb. 19 to March 20
You are the favorite of the planets, for four planets are still in Pisces as you begin the week. Planets are beginning to migrate into Aries, however, so while you may have special favor, if there is still a VIP you need to see, an announcement or launch you want to make, or a favor you need to ask, do so quickly this week. An emphasis on money, credit, loans and taxes will grow in coming weeks. If you need to see your accountant, steer clear of doing so over the tense full moon, March 27, plus or minus four days. This full moon will be troublesome for just about everyone in the zodiac, for different reasons. For you, the topic of jointly held money, credit, taxes, inheritance, or loans, will be your focus.
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Moral Story
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SMS
“Life has a value only when it has something valuable as its object.”
LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS
"True love doesn't mean being inseparable; it means being separated and nothing changes."
LEADERSHIP & SUCCESS
“No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself or get all the credit for doing it.”
Santa was standing below a tube light with mouth wide open.........WHY?
Because his doctor advised him "Today's dinner should be light".
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HC panel wants 58 city schools to return ‘excess’ fee
NEW DELHI: A Delhi high court-appointed panel has found 58 city schools to have "unjustly" raised their fee and has recommended that these schools return the "excess amount" to parents at 9% interest.
The Justice Anil Dev Singh committee, which made the recommendation, has also called for a special inspection by the Directorate of Education against 11 of these schools as their financial records "didn't inspire any confidence". DoE told to inspect 27 city schools
Submitting its second interim report in court, the committee said in 47 of the 58 schools, the fee hiked since 2009 was wholly or partially unjustified. That is because either these schools had sufficient funds to meet the burden of increased staff salaries following the 6th pay commission recommendations or the fee hike was higher than what was required to pay increased salaries.
"The committee has recommended refund of fee unjustly hiked by 58 schools. Among these are 11 schools, where the committee, besides recommending the refund, has also recommended special inspection to be carried out by the Directorate of Education," the three-member panel headed by former Rajasthan High Court Chief Justice Anil Dev Singh said.
The panel found 27 other schools had not submitted relevant records and wants DoE to inspect them again.
The committee said it had examined fee hikes by 148 schools. "In the case of 63 schools, the committee has not recommended any intervention as the schools were found to have either not hiked the fee in pursuance of the order dated February 11, 2009 issued by the DoE or the fee hiked was found to be within...tolerance limit of 10% or the fee hike was found to be justified."
The report, submitted before a bench of Justices B D Ahmed and Siddharth Mridul, said a number of schools were found to have charged development fee out of line with the laid criteria. It pointed out that while schools were quick to levy development fee as permitted by Supreme Court in 2004, they had turned a blind eye to conditions laid down by the court, such as putting this money in separate development fund accounts. The panel was shocked to find that in some schools, the pay hike to teacher was taken back in the name of development of the school.
In its first report submitted on August 23 last year, the panel had examined the fee hikes in 200 schools and then too recommended that 64 schools be asked to refund the "excess fees" with 9% interest. The reports followed an earlier order of the court which is hearing a PIL of NGO Social Jurist, that has accused private schools of unjustly raising fees.
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Dhoni convinces BCCI to grant coach Fletcher a year's extension
M MUMBAI: The year 2012 in Indian cricket was ridden with captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's troubled batting form, Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir's run-drought, India's string of Test losses, Zaheer Khan's never-ending injury woes and the back-to-back retirements of Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman. So, the BCCI firmly believes that national coach Duncan Fletcher alone cannot be blamed for all things that kept going wrong for Team India in the last 13 months.
Hence, the Board decided to extend the 64-year-old Fletcher's contract by another term. The decision was taken in a BCCI working committee meeting held in Mumbai on Friday. BCCI President N Srinivasan was present in the meeting. The former Zimbabwe skipper, who tasted immense success as the England national coach in the last decade, will now stay with the Indian team for another 12 months. The BCCI also renewed fielding coach Trevor Penney's contract and offered him a year's extension.
Fletcher's two-year contract with the BCCI, which he signed in April 2011 — after India's World Cup victory — was due to expire by March end.
The buzz going around is that Dhoni, who is known to be very close to Srinivasan (he is captain of Srinivasan's IPL team, Chennai Super Kings and also the vice-president of his company, India Cements) threw his weight behind Fletcher. It was argued in the coach's favour that given Team India's current rebuilding process — youngsters replacing the seniors — it was prudent to have an individual like Fletcher on board.
"The reason why Fletcher was hired after Gary Kirsten's exit — also at the latter's express recommendation — was to help the transition. Fletcher has always enjoyed a massive reputation to work with youngsters on their game. He has a great cricketing brain and there is lot that he can impart," a senior board official told TOI, explaining the reasons behind extending Fletcher's term. "It is still an ongoing process," he added.
With Fletcher now on board till March 2014, the BCCI has ample time to figure out if the coach can carry India to the 2015 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand or whether a need will arise to bring in another individual for the task. It is also anticipated that the BCCI may hire an assistant coach soon, to work with Fletcher. If that happens, the assistant coach can be in a position to take over from him in the near future if and when the time comes when the Zimbabwean calls it quits.
Fletcher's role as chief coach of the national team came under scrutiny when India had lost badly on tours to England and Australia. However, the clamour to have him sacked got higher only recently when India lost the series to England at home. Under his tenure, India also lost their No. 1 Test ranking and also failed to reach the knockout stage of the ICC World T20.
"But you have to keep in mind that during those losses, the entire team performed poorly. How can you hold a coach responsible? This is not like football. Fletcher was brought in with a larger role and that's his primary responsibility," says the official.
Cricketers Suresh Raina and Virat Kohli had told TOI in separate interviews over the last few months that they've learn a lot from him.
Fletcher has some tough overseas assignments coming up though. India travel to England for the Champions Trophy in June. Next up is South Africa in December and January followed by the tour to New Zealand.
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Rangrezz
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Rangrezz
Movie Name : Rangrezz
Release Date : March 21, 2013
Genre : Feature film
Producer : Vashu Bhagnani
Director : Priyadarshan
Music Director : Pritam
Cast : Jackky Bhagnani, Priya Anand, Rajpal Yadav.
Synopsis:
Rangrezz is an upcoming Hindi film directed by Priyadarshan starring Jackky Bhagnani, Priya Anand, Rajpal Yadav and Amitosh Nagpal in the lead roles.
Rangrezz is a Hindi remake of Tamil hit film Naadodigal, which has already been remade in Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.
After a gap of over fifteen years filmmaker Priyadarshan and Santosh Sivan have come together for this film. The film is produced by Vashu Bhagnani and releases on March 21, 2013.
Rangrezz movie were doing something special for release their music.Rangrezz movie Crew planning to have the music launch of their film in Dharavi.Rangrezz music will be special in also their music.
3 songs are composed by Sajid-Wajid. South Indian composer, Sundar C Babu (who composed for the original Tamil film) makes his debut in Hindi with 2 songs.
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the names of all continents both start and end with the same letter.
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" INSPIRING STORY "
The story of Rantideva
A hand is odorned with daanam rather than with kankanaas. Daanam must be done expecting absolutely nothing in return, admiring the greatness of the dana-grahita, for giving the daata an opportunity to help the grahita. Stories of great Daatas are huge in number in our Indian history, who gave away everything they had. King Rantideva is well known not only in Bhuloka, but also in the urdhva lokas for his daana gunam.
Rantideva never endeavored to earn anything for himself. He would enjoy whatever he got by vidhi and when atithis came he would give them what they needed. He gave away everything he had to the poor and underwent considerable suffering, along with the members of his family.
Finally, he and his family members did not even get food and water, yet Rantideva always was always satisfied — a sthita pragnya. One morning, after fasting for forty-eight days, Rantideva received some water and some paramaannam (paayasam with rice, milk and ghee). Just when about to eat them, a brahmana atithi arrived. Because Rantideva perceived the presence of the Paramaatma everywhere, and in every living entity, he received the atithi with faith and respect and gave him a share of the paramaannam. The brahmana ate his share and left the place satisfied.
Thereafter, having divided the remaining paramaannam with his family, Rantideva was just about to eat his own share when another atithi, a shudra arrived. Seeing the shudra in relationship with the Purushottama, King Rantideva gave him also a share of the paramaannam.
When the shudra went away, another atithi arrived, surrounded by dogs, and said, “O King, I and my company of dogs are very hungry. Please give us something to eat.” With great respect, King Rantideva offered the balance of the paramaannam to the dogs and the master of the dogs, who had come as atithis.
Thereafter, only the drinking water remained, and there was only enough to satisfy one person, but when the King was just about to drink it, a chandaala appeared and said, “O King, although I am lowborn, kindly give me some drinking water.” Aggrieved at hearing the pitiable words of the poor fatigued chandaala, Rantideva spoke the following madhura vaakyas.
“I do not pray to the Lord for the ashta siddhis, nor for vimukti from samsaara saagaram. I want to stay among all the living entities and suffer all distresses on their behalf, so that they may be freed from suffering.
By offering my water to maintain the life of this poor chandaala, who is struggling to live, I have been freed from all hunger, thirst, fatigue, trembling of the body, moroseness, distress, lamentation and illusion”. The trimurtis appeared before Rantideva, satisfied by his daatrutvam and bless him. They revealed that they had come in the forms of the brahmana, shudra and chandaala in order to test his karuna, daya and daatrutvam.
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