“If your success is not on your own terms, if it looks good to the world but does not feel good in your heart, it is not success at all.”     VBA's Positive News   Most Canadians would prefer to see more stay-at-home parents: new poll Canadians want to see more stay-at-home parents, according to a new poll commissioned by the Institute of Marriage and Family Canada as it calls for governments to overhaul their approach to early childhood care. The public opinion poll found 76 per cent of respondents believe it is best that children under six be home with a parent. It also found almost two-thirds of respondents would rather see funding go directly to parents, rather than government-run daycare and all-day kindergarten.    This is the end of genetically modified crops in Denmark Monsanto has been in the process of testing the possibilities of production of various genetically modified crops in Denmark, but it is now ended, ABC News, in collaboration with the Centre for Investigative Journalism in Denmark has reported. Poor test results and consumer resistance to GMOs has made the company drop the plan to cultivate maize in the country.     Japan makes it clear, no genetically modified wheat Japanese authorities have cancelled a tender offer to buy wheat from the US, after unapproved genetically modified wheat was found in an Oregon, USA field. On Wednesday, the US Department of Agriculture said it had conducted a genetic test on the wheat and found that it was an experimental type produced by Monsanto Company that hadn't been approved for sale.  US: Pending home sales hit three-year high Contracts to buy previously owned US homes rose to their highest level in three years in April. The National Association of Realtors said on Thursday its Pending Home Sales Index, based on contracts signed last month, rose 0.3 percent to 106.0, the highest reading since April 2010. The housing market's fortunes have decisively shifted for the better and it is regaining its dominance in the economy, acting as a buffer against belt-tightening in Washington.        Video of the Day:

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Political + BCCI uncertain as Srinivasan, Pawar face the heat over irregularities         New Delhi: N Srinivasan, firmly entrenched till a couple of months ago not just as the BCCI chief but as the most powerful cricket official in the world, has his reign hanging by a thread now. BCCI members from around the country are now more than merely nudging him to step aside. But this endgame threatens to be messy. Srinivasan knows that 24 of 30 members are needed to impeach him if he refuses to quit on his own, and that number will not be achieved easily by his opponents in the board. But with the squeeze from strong voices, how long can Srinivasan hold off? Interestingly, key figures such as Arun Jaitley, who have been silent publicly, appear to have employed members of their associations to keep the pressure on. There is already talk in Board circles about who will take his place once Srinivasan exits. Among the names doing the rounds is Sharad Pawar, former BCCI and ICC boss. Associations close to Pawar are already openly asking for Srinivasan's exit, and in his first public comments on Wednesday, Pawar made a pointed reference to how things would have never reached this point under his watch. But can Pawar really make such a claim? CNN-IBN is in possession of documents that prove beyond doubt that as BCCI president in 2008, he allowed Srinivasan to purchase an IPL team in violation of rules. A letter from January 2008 establishes how Pawar, on the advice of other BCCI members, accepted a plea from India Cements to participate in the bidding process for IPL teams. It was under Pawar that this critical constitutional amendment was made allowing a Board office bearer to own a team. Nine months after Pawar accepted the India Cements' plea to bid for a team, the clause was altered, from saying "no administrator shall have, directly or indirectly any commercial interest in the matches and events conducted by the Board" to "no administrator shall have directly or indirectly any commercial interest in any of the events of the BCCI excluding the IPL, Champions League and T20". Sharad Pawar's double-speak, from facilitating Srinivasan's move to bid and buy the Chennai IPL franchise, and now taking potshots at Srinivasan's presidency, isn't lost on the BCCI members who are watching with rapt attention. And while the heat is on Srinivasan, there are many in the board who will fight tooth and nail to prevent the Maratha strongman from getting a re-run as BCCI president.  Astrology Aries March 21 to April 19 Today is a good day to relax and recharge. If you feel the need to make changes, yet are frustrated that things are moving too slowly, take time to step back from the situation and reflect on exactly what needs to change. Make a list of the steps needed to reach your goals. Slow down the pace of your life, at least for a day, and you'll be refreshed and ready to begin again with a clearer focus. Taurus April 20 to May 20 A harmonious interplay among Mercury, Saturn, and Neptune suggests that kind words to friends and loved ones will go a long way today. Speak from the heart. You may have experienced challenges lately in some relationships, and today is a good day to take the first step in mending fences. Take time to send a note or make a phone call. Consider the people and activities in your life that give you stability and security.                                     Gemini May 21 to June 20 Mars, the planet of energy and vitality, has recently joined three other planets in your sign of Gemini, giving you a burst of focus and determination that you can bring to any endeavor. Now will be a great time to make improvements in your work life. It is possible to achieve a greater balance between feeling secure in your work and using your imagination to find new avenues to grow professionally. It is possible to have both.                            Cancer June 21 to July 22  Saturn’s current position could mean success in turning your ideas to reality, especially if you work in a creative field. You could also take up a new hobby that might allow you to express a different side of yourself. Enlist a partner to help find a new avenue for self-expression, or start simply by planting a garden or trying a new recipe. You could be in the beginning stages of launching a project that will satisfy a creative urge.                                                         Leo July 23 to Aug. 22  Leos are among the most social of all the signs and, with a current emphasis in your friendship sector, this is a good time for you to plan a night out with friends or join a group and make new friends. Keep the balance in your life by making time for family even if social obligations fill your calendar these days. In the whirlwind of a busy social life, you can still appreciate the value of family connections.               BUSINESS+VE                                                                              M&M says growing competition to hit market share       MUMBAI (Reuters) – Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd(MAHM.NS), India’s biggest sports utility vehicle (SUV) manufacturer, warned that growing competition would erode its market share after posting a forecast-beating rise in quarterly net profit. “With so much competition in SUVs now, market share is bound to go down,” Pawan Goenka, president of Mahindra’s automotive and farm equipment sectors, said on Thursday. The flagship company of the $15.9 billion Mahindra Group builds every other SUV sold in India, but saw its share of the segment fall to 48 percent in its fiscal year 2012/13 from 56 percent a year earlier. Mahindra will soon compete with automakers including Ford Motor Co(F.N) and Japan’s Suzuki Motor Corp which plan to launch SUVs in India during the current year. Another rival is set to come from Nissan Motors and Maruti Suzuki India Ltd(MRTI.NS). “The competitive intensity is something which is likely to go up, so to avoid losing market share it depends how fast Mahindra is able to launch new products,” said Ajay Shethiya, analyst at Mumbai-based brokerage Centrum. Shethiya expects the company’s SUV business to grow by between 8 and 10 percent in 2013/14. Mahindra’s net profit for its fiscal fourth quarter reached 8.89 billion rupees, against 8.74 billion a year earlier on a 12 percent rise in net sales to 103.5 billion. Analysts had on average expected a profit of 7.62 billion rupees on revenue of 99.86 billion, according to data from Thomson Reuters Starmine. Mahindra said automotive sales, including exports, jumped 17 percent in the year ended March 31, as strong demand for its SUVs helped defy the gloom in much of India’s car market. Car sales in India fell an annual 6.7 percent in the 12 months to March 31, their first fall in a decade, and are expected to grow just 3 to 5 percent this year, down from an original forecast of 10 to 12 percent, an industry body has said. Mahindra, which controls South Korean car maker Ssangyong Motor Co Ltd, said it plans to invest 75 billion rupees in its business over the next three years. Shares in Mahindra, valued at around $10.5 billion by the market, ended 4.5 percent higher at 1,004.65 rupees in Sensex. HEALTH+VE                                                              What food should you have on what day?       We suggest ideal foods for different days of the week. Sunday Apart from it being a weekly off for most people, this is also the best day to tuck into different kinds of foods including plants, meat and fruits as all of it radiate the Sun's vibrance. Monday Since it's the day of the Moon, which signifies the element of water, it makes sense to consume things that have a high water content like watermelon, cucumbers and pumpkins. Tuesday Mars is the planet that rules this day and it radiates heat. Try mangoes, dates and pineapples on Tuesday. Wednesday This day belongs to Mercury, which is a dual planet. Hence you can consume all kinds of food on this day. Thursday The day belongs to Jupiter. Consume food that are orange or yellow in colour like oranges, lemons and bananas. Friday This day belongs to Mercury, which is a dual planet. Hence you can consume all kinds of food on this day. Saturday On the day of Saturn you can gorge on junk and oily food as the planet rules oil.         Virgo Aug. 23 to Sept. 22  Be especially clear in your communications today. Neptune's current position suggests that you may need to say more, rather than less, when making a point. Misunderstandings could occur if you hold back from expressing yourself. At the same time, with four planets currently passing through your career sector, networking can be especially effective over the next few days. You may meet someone who could help you take the next steps in moving toward your long-term career goals.                                 Libra Sept. 23 to Oct. 22 During Saturn's recent passage through Libra, you may have needed to take a look at what was working in your life, and what needed improvement. With that experience you have grown wiser. People now will be looking to you for guidance as they make choices in their own lives. Look for opportunities today to support someone facing some difficult choices. You could also soon find yourself in a leadership role sharing your knowledge with others.                               Scorpio Oct. 23 to Nov. 21 You may not be satisfied with light conversation today and could benefit by engaging in frank, one-on-one discussions to delve beneath the surface and try to understand things at a deeper level. Be open to new ideas. Some of your well-established beliefs may be slowly changing and you might need some time alone to think or write to organize your thoughts. Books or movies could provide unexpected ways to expand your intellectual horizons.                              Sagittarius Nov. 22 to Dec. 21 With Venus and Jupiter highlighting your relationship sector, now is a great time to make improvements in that area. You are bound to be especially charming today. If you are in a relationship, enjoy a romantic evening with your partner. If unattached, attend a social event and you could meet someone special. Family obligations may feel somewhat burdensome today and you could get drawn into misunderstandings between family members. Turning your attention to romance could lighten the mood.                                                 Capricorn Dec. 22 to Jan. 19 If your life has been unusually busy lately, today will be a good day to take some time to focus on your health and overall wellbeing. Get some exercise or commit to a new diet. Either yoga or meditation could provide opportunities to slow down the pace of your life and focus attention on your physical self. You have the discipline to embark on a new health program, and small changes you make now could yield positive results in the future.                                 Aquarius Jan. 20 to Feb. 18  Your work may seem overwhelming these days, so it might be a good time to take your mind away from work-related concerns. Plan an outing and enjoy the respite. With an emphasis in your creative sector, it is possible that a hobby could give you the much-needed release from your daily grind. Today you could benefit from meaningful interactions with children or young adults, so look for opportunities to spend time with children to brighten your day.                         Pisces Feb. 19 to March 20  Today your focus might be on friends and family, and any gatherings with them may be more smooth and pleasurable than usual. Take comfort in thinking of yourself as part of a greater community of family or friends and take a moment to appreciate the support you receive from them. You may even feel a deepening of certain relationships. The spotlight today will be on interactions with people who allow you relax and let down your guard.           Moral Story     SMS   “Each successful person has a painful story. Each painful story has a Successful ending. Accept the pain and Taste the success..”      LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS   Love will not serve those who do not live for her, and in her, and to whom she is not the breath of life.   LEADERSHIP & SUCCESS    Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.       Manager asked to santa at an interview Can you spell a word that has more than 100 letters in it? Santa replyed: -P-O-S-T-B-O-X.

EDUCATION +VE Government formulates Info Education and Communication strategy         NEW DELHI: The government has formulated a comprehensive Information Education and Communication (IEC) strategy in order to create awareness among rural people and other stake holders with special focus on MGNREGA workers about various aspects of the UPA's flagship scheme. The strategy aims to create awareness among rural people and other stake holders with special focus on MGNREGA workers about various aspects of MGNREGA, a release of rural development ministry said. The strategy also aims at facilitating dissemination of right-based provisions of the Act to ensure that the workers know their right to demand wage employment and exercise their right by applying for such employment as per their need. Apart from a few recent studies, the CAG performance audit report on MGNREGA 2013 had commented on the lack of awareness among rural community about the scheme. The CAG report had further highlighted the absence of an IEC strategy in most of the states. Subsequently, the ministry has now requested all the states to prepare IEC annual action plans and quarterly deliverables for the financial year 2013-2014 in respect of MGNREGA. The ministry has shared its IEC annual action plan 2013-14 and quarterly implementation plan with the states, as a guidance note.   SPORTS +VE Djokovic set for rematch against Dimitrov at French Open       PARIS: Two years ago, Novak Djokovic entered the French Open on a 39-match winning streak dating to the previous December. Last year, he came to Paris having won 21 consecutive matches at Grand Slam tournaments. And in 2013? Well, Djokovic arrived having lost two of his preceding four matches, both on clay. The man responsible for one of those surprising defeats, Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov, just so happens to be Djokovic's next opponent at Roland Garros. "It's going to be a tough one for both of us, definitely," Djokovic said, looking ahead to their third-round match. "I need to be on top of my game." Ranked and seeded No. 1 at the French Open as he tries to complete a career Grand Slam, Djokovic hasn't faced much difficulty so far, winning both of his matches in straight sets, including 6-2, 6-0, 6-2 against 83rd-ranked Guido Pella of Argentina on Thursday. Truth is, the most vexing thing for the Serb -- and many other players -- on Day 5 of the clay-court major was the wet weather. Djokovic gestured at the dark, threatening sky between points, as if to say, "Please don't rain again. Let me finish my work first!" "The most important thing for a player in these interruptions and rain delays is not to get frustrated mentally," Djokovic said, "because it's a very fine line. ... Your intensity is there, and suddenly they call it off." Because of repeated rain, only 18 of Thursday's 32 scheduled singles matches were completed. Six were suspended in progress -- defending champion Maria Sharapova led Canada's Eugenie Bouchard by a set and a break when they stopped -- and eight were postponed entirely, including seven-time French Open winner Rafael Nadal against Slovakia's Martin Klizan. All of which created quite a crammed slate for Friday. In addition to Sharapova resuming her match, and Nadal starting his, others due on court included 17-time major champion Roger Federer against No. 30 Julien Benneteau; No. 12 Tommy Haas, who is 35, against 20-year-old American qualifier Jack Sock; No. 15 Gilles Simon of France against No. 18 Sam Querrey of the United States; No. 19 John Isner against 21-year-old Ryan Harrison in an all-U.S. matchup; and 2008 champion Ana Ivanovic against Virginie Razzano, the Frenchwoman who stunned Serena Williams in the first round last year. If things go to plan, Djokovic and Dimitrov would meet Saturday, 3{weeks after their last match. That was in the second round of the Madrid Open, where the 21-year-old Dimitrov emerged with a 7-6 (6), 6-7 (8), 6-3 victory. Dimitrov is seeded 26th at the French Open and reached the third round at a Grand Slam tournament for the first time. His first-round opponent, Alejandro Falla, retired while trailing early in the second set because of stomach problems, and Dimitrov defeated Lucas Pouille of France 6-1, 7-6 (4), 6-1 Thursday. "I'm actually really looking forward to the next round," said Dimitrov, who's been learning how to deal with the paparazzi since being linked to Sharapova. "I mean, hopefully it's going to bring out the best of me." While success at this level is still pretty new for Dimitrov, Djokovic has won six major titles, including the Australian Open in January. Djokovic has yet to win the trophy in Paris, though: He lost to Federer in the 2011 semifinals, and to Nadal in last year's final, and says the French Open is his top priority this season. Both Djokovic and Dimitrov know that one has a big advantage when it comes to experience in big matches -- and in best-of-five-set matches. "It's going to be very physical," Djokovic said. "All the hard work that I put into preparations for this tournament hopefully will play to my advantage and will pay off on the court." For the second day in a row at Roland Garros, no seeded men lost Thursday. But there were some unexpectedly early departures among the women, none more so than by 2011 champion Li Na, who was seeded sixth.     Yamla Pagla Deewana 2   Movie Name :   Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 Release Date :   7 June 2013 Genre :  Comedy , Drama Producer : Dharmendra Director :   Sangeeth Sivan Music Director : Sharib-Toshi, Sachin Gupta (Aidan Hi Nachna) Cast : Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Neha Sharma, Kristina Akheeva.   Synopsis: The album makes an impressive start with title number "Yamla pagla deewana". Rahul Seth's rap is good, but it could've been better. The song is a rare combination of good music and apt lyrics with element of fun. Singers Sanchita Bhattacharya, Sukhwinder Singh and Shankar Mahadevan have put in their best. With dominating Punjabi flavour, the composition is different, but average. If 'High on Punjabi flavour' has to be defined, singer Mika Singh's "Changli hai changli hai" is an ideal example of that. Replete with fast beats and whistles, the Hinglish lyrics in the song are attention grabber. A typical "road side Romeo" kind of a song, it's high on energy and beats.       The smallest bones in the human body are found in your ear. " INSPIRING STORY "   Keep your dream   I have a friend named Monty Roberts who owns a horse ranch in San Ysidro. He has let me use his house to put on fund-raising events to raise money for youth at risk programs. The last time I was there he introduced me by saying, “I want to tell you why I let Jack use my horse. It all goes back to a story about a young man who was the son of an itinerant horse trainer who would go from stable to stable, race track to race track, farm to farm and ranch to ranch, training horses.   As a result, the boy’s high school career was continually interrupted. When he was a senior, he was asked to write a paper about what he wanted to be and do when he grew up. “That night he wrote a seven-page paper describing his goal of someday owning a horse ranch. He wrote about his dream in great detail and he even drew a diagram of a 200-acre ranch, showing the location of all the buildings, the stables and the track.   Then he drew a detailed floor plan for a 4,000-square-foot house that would sit on a 200-acre dream ranch. “He put a great deal of his heart into the project and the next day he handed it in to his teacher.   Two days later he received his paper back. On the front page was a large red F with a note that read, `See me after class.’ “The boy with the dream went to see the teacher after class and asked, `Why did I receive an F?’   “The teacher said, `This is an unrealistic dream for a young boy like you. You have no money. You come from an itinerant family. You have no resources. Owning a horse ranch requires a lot of money.     You have to buy the land. You have to pay for the original breeding stock and later you’ll have to pay large stud fees. There’s no way you could ever do it.’ Then the teacher added, `If you will rewrite this paper with a more realistic goal, I will reconsider your grade.’ “The boy went home and thought about it long and hard. He asked his father what he should do. His father said, `Look, son, you have to make up your own mind on this.   However, I think it is a very important decision for you.’ “Finally, after sitting with it for a week, the boy turned in the same paper, making no changes at all. He stated, “You can keep the F and I’ll keep my dream.”   Monty then turned to the assembled group and said, “I tell you this story because you are sitting in my 4,000-square-foot house in the middle of my 200-acre horse ranch. I still have that school paper framed over the fireplace.” He added, “The best part of the story is that two summers ago that same schoolteacher brought 30 kids to camp out on my ranch for a week.”   When the teacher was leaving, he said, “Look, Monty, I can tell you this now. When I was your teacher, I was something of a dream stealer. During those years I stole a lot of kids’ dreams. Fortunately you had enough gumption not to give up on yours.” “Don’t let anyone steal your dreams. Follow your heart, no matter what.”

“Every failure redirects and opens a new path; every step on the new path, after failure, will turn into success. So the beginning of success starts with failure.”