Web Sight :Riya Sen!

Riya Sen has been appointed as the brand ambassador for Indian Premier League’s official website.

Riya’s role will require her to attend the IPL matches, interact with cricketers and post her interactions and views on the website. Talking from Dubai, chief technical architect of the website, Akash Aurora confirmed Riya’s appointment.

He said, “Yes, we have appointed Riya as the brand ambassador of our website.”
Explaining why they chose Riya, Akash said, “We saw Riya attending a couple of the IPL matches. We observed that she was quite well-versed with the game and its proceedings. Rather than having somebody naive on board, we preferred getting someone who knows about the game. Riya was our first choice and we went ahead with her. Riya has already signed the contract. The duration of the contract will depend on the response we get from our readers,” Akash added.


Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com

night Riders back to winning ways

Rain-affected game goes to the wire; Royal Challengers suffers another defeat.

Kolkata: It was so close yet so far for the Royal Challengers Bangalore against Kolkata Knight Riders in the DLF Indian Premier League Twenty20 tournament at the Eden Gardens. In the end, the Rahul Dravid-led Challengers lost by five runs in a rain-reduced game here giving a new lease of life to Sourav Ganguly-captained Knight Riders.

Set a victory target of 130 to get in 16 overs, Royal Challengers took up the task in right earnest and almost made it. Needing to score 19 runs off the last over bowled by Ishant Sharma, the Bangalore outfit, helped by a superb unbeaten half century by Mark Boucher, could score only 13 runs.

Fielding gave the home side the edge. A splendid three-over spell by Ganguly for a miserly seven runs in the middle overs also put the brakes on the Royal Challengers’ run chase. Amidst mounting tension, Boucher (50, 40b, 5x4, 1x6) and Cameron White (30, 16b, 3x4, 1x6) added an invaluable 45 runs for the fourth wicket and threatened to take the match away.

Lucky break

But luck was with Knight Riders as White was run out in the penultimate over bowled by Murali Kartik and thereafter, although the two unbeaten batsmen Boucher and Praveen Kumar played some bold strokes, they failed to take the team home.

Only J. Arunkumar, one of the four changes in the side, got into double figures (22, 17b, 5x4). The failure of Shivnarine Chanderpaul (7) and Rahul Dravid (5) did not help the team’s cause.

Tough task

The loss, sixth in eight matches, has made the task of reaching the semifinals rather difficult for Royal Challengers. Dravid said after the match that his team would “have to win all the remaining matches to stay in the competition.”

The win propelled Knight Riders to fifth position in the league table with three wins and four defeats to be on six points. Man of the Match Ganguly credited the team’s victory to keen fielding. “This victory will give us back the momentum to go further in this tournament,” he said.

The scores: Kolkata Knight Riders: A. Chopra lbw b Steyn 2, B. Hodge c V. Kumar b Khan 10, S. Ganguly (run out) 20, D. Hussey (run out) 26, T. Taibu c Boucher b Steyn 15, L.R. Shukla b Steyn 11, W. Saha (not out) 17, M. Kartik c & b P. Kumar 17, U. Gul (not out) 6; Extras (lb-3, w-2): 5; Total (for seven wkts. in 16 overs): 129.

Fall of wickets: 1-9, 2-20, 3-46, 4-64, 5-80, 6-88, 7-122.

Royal Challengers Bangalore bowling: Steyn 4-0-27-3, Zaheer 3-0-27-1, P. Kumar 3-0-36-1, V. Kumar 3-0-15-0, Kumble 3-0-21-0.

Royal Challengers Bangalore: J. Arunkumar (run out) 22, S. Chanderpaul c Kartik b Sharma 7, M. Boucher (not out) 50, R. Dravid b Ganguly 5, C. White (run out) 30, P. Kumar (not out) 4; Extras (lb-3, w-2, nb-1): 6; Total (for four wkts. in 16 overs): 124.

Fall of wickets: 1-17, 2-32, 3-51, 4-96.

Kolkata Knight Riders bowling: Dinda 3-0-20-0, Sharma 4-0-25-1, Gul 3-0-30-0, Ganguly 3-0-7-1, Kartik 2-0-24-0, Shukla 1-0-15-0.


Source: http://www.hindu.com

Mother's Day

Mother's Day is a day honoring mothers, celebrated on various days in many places around the world. It complements Father's Day, the celebration honouring fathers.

History

Different countries celebrate Mother's Day on various days of the year because the day has a number of different origins.

One school of thought claims this day emerged from a custom of mother worship in ancient Greece, which kept a festival to Cybele, a great mother of Greek gods. This festival was held around the Vernal Equinox around Asia Minor and eventually in Rome itself from the Ides of March (15 March) to 18 March.

The ancient Romans also had another holiday, Matronalia, that was dedicated to Juno, though mothers were usually given gifts on this day.

In some countries Mother's Day began not as a celebration for individual mothers but rather for Christians.

Mothering Sunday in Britain and Ireland

Mothering Sunday, also called "Mothers' Day" in the United Kingdom and Ireland falls on the fourth Sunday of Lent (exactly three weeks before Easter Sunday). It is believed to have originated from the 16th century Christian practice of visiting one's mother church annually, which meant that most mothers would be reunited with their children on this day. Most historians believe that young apprentices and young women in servitude were released by their masters that weekend in order to visit their families.[1] As a result of secularization, it is now principally used to celebrate and give thanks for mothers, although it is still recognised in the historical sense by some churches, with attention paid to Mary the mother of Jesus as well as the traditional concept 'Mother Church'.

Mothering Sunday can fall at earliest on March 1st (in years when Easter Day falls on March 22nd) and at latest on April 4th (when Easter Day falls on April 25th).

Mother's Day in the United States

The United States celebrates Mother's Day on the second Sunday in May. In the United States, Mother's Day was loosely inspired by the British day and was imported by social activist Julia Ward Howe after the American Civil War. However, it was intended as a call to unite women against war. In 1870, she wrote the Mother's Day Proclamation as a call for peace and disarmament. Howe failed in her attempt to get formal recognition of a Mother's Day for Peace. Her idea was influenced by Ann Jarvis, a young Appalachian homemaker who, starting in 1858, had attempted to improve sanitation through what she called Mothers' Work Days. She organized women throughout the Civil War to work for better sanitary conditions for both sides, and in 1868 she began work to reconcile Union and Confederate neighbors.

When Jarvis died in 1907, her daughter, named Anna Jarvis, started the crusade to found a memorial day for women. The first such Mother's Day was celebrated in Grafton, West Virginia, on 10 May 1908, in the church where the elder Ann Jarvis had taught Sunday School. Originally the Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church, this building is now the International Mother's Day Shrine (a National Historic Landmark). From there, the custom caught on — spreading eventually to 45 states. The holiday was declared officially by some states beginning in 1912. In 1914 President Woodrow Wilson declared the first national Mother's Day, as a day for American citizens to show the flag in honor of those mothers whose sons had died in war.

Nine years after the first official Mother's Day, commercialization of the U.S. holiday became so rampant that Anna Jarvis herself became a major opponent of what the holiday had become. Mother's Day continues to this day to be one of the most commercially successful U.S. occasions. According to the National Restaurant Association, Mother's Day is now the most popular day of the year to dine out at a restaurant in the United States.

For example, according to IBISWorld, a publisher of business research, Americans will spend approximately $2.6 billion on flowers, $1.53 billion on pampering gifts — like spa treatments — and another $68 million on greeting cards. Mother's Day will generate about 7.8% of the US jewelry industry's annual revenue in 2008. Americans are expected to spend close to $3.51 billion in 2008 on dining out for Mother's Day, with brunch and dinner being the most popular dining out options.

Mother's Day in various parts of the world
In most countries, Mother's Day is a new concept copied from western civilization. In many African countries, the idea of one Mother's Day has its origins in copying the British concept, although there are many festivals and events celebrating mothers within the many diverse cultures on the African continent that have been there centuries before the colonials arrived. In most of East Asia, Mother's Day is a heavily marketed and commercialized concept copied straight from Mother's Day in the USA.

Mother's Day is celebrated on different days throughout the world. Examining the trends in Google searches for the term "mother's day" shows two major blips, the smaller one on the fourth Sunday in Lent (it is also called ladies day and women's day), and the larger one on the second Sunday in May.

Note: The definition used in the following table allows "Women's day" to be treated the same as "Mother's Day".


Source: wikipedia.org

Madhuri Dixit Biography

Name : Madhuri Dixit

Birthdate : May 15, 1967

Birthplace : Mumbai (Bombay), Maharashtra, India

Height : 5'4''

Nationality : Indian

Profession : Actor

Claim to Fame : As Mohini in the superhit flick ''Tezaab'' in 1988.

Also called : Madam M, La Dixit, Queen Bee, Madhuri Dixit-Nene

Nickname : Bubbly

Madhuri Dixit Trivia

Megastar of the Indian film industry, often compared with the legends.
Famous for her classical Indian beauty.
An Indian classical dancer. Famous for her wonderful dancing skills.
Was studying biology at Parle College, Bombay, India.
Was awarded the "National Citizen's Award" on August 25, 2001 in Delhi. The award recognizes excellence in various activities affecting national life.
Gave birth to a baby boy on March 8th, 2005, her second child.
Married the popular Indian cardiac doctor Shriram Nene, who stays in the USA.


Madhuri Dixit Detailed Biography

Madhuri Dixit is the all-time top Bollywood Actress. She was a top-line model in India before entering the Hindi film industry. Madhuri Dixit made a humble beginning with the Rajshris in a much forgotten film 'Abodh'. It was director Subhash Ghai who paved the way for Madhuri Dixit's super star status in Bollywood. Madhuri Dixit whose ambition was to become a Micro - Biologist instead, became a number one star in the tinsel world and has remained so justifying Ghai's predictions for her. It was the release of Tezaab (1988) that made things happen for Madhuri Dixit. A superb performance followed in Dil (1990) - which brought Madhuri Dixit her first Filmfare award, a rapport was struck with Indra Kumar which resulted in two more blockbusters Beta (1991) and Raja (1995). 1990 onwards, a hit film per year followed including Saajan, Khalnayak, Prem Pratigaya, cumulating in Hum Aapke Hain Koun (1994), hindi cinema's biggest blockbuster to date. Hum Aapke Hain Koun found a place in the Guiness Book of World Records as the "Most Popular Indian Cinema" in the history of cinema in India, and it still is in the same place! Madhuri mania ensured the success of Raja (1995), a film with many flaws, thus Madhuri Dixit was renamed as female Amitabh Bachchan.

Apart from being a talented actress, Madhuri Dixit is also a fine dancer. Her sizzling dance numbers, Ek Do Teen, Dhak Dhak Karne Laga and Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai are Bollywood's most sensual moments. Madhuri Dixit married Dr. Sriram Nene on 17 October, 1999. Madhuri Dixit didn't quit films after marriage. She gave us a splendid performance in Pukar. Now Madhuri Dixit is the mother of two baby boys. Then after a short gap, Madhuri Dixit came back in 'Lajja' with a superb performance which bagged her the Best Supporting Actor award in the Lux Zee Cine Awards 2002. Madhuri made a grand comeback with 'Devdas' in 2002, which released world wide & has won raving reviews and acclaim. with actor Shahrukh Khan and Miss World 1994 Aishwarya Rai. Madhuri Dixit was applauded for her superb acting in the film. The film attracted worldwide attention and was featured at the Cannes Film Festival.

Now Madhuri Dixit has become more selective in choosing films and spends more time with her husband based in Los Angeles. Madhuri Dixit was also awarded the "National Citizen's Award" on August 25, 2001 in Delhi. Tbe award recognizes excellence in various activities affecting national life.

Madhuri Dixit, born to Shankar and Snehlata Dixit, married an Indian American physician from Denver, Dr. Sriram Nene, in 1999. Madhuri Dixit has two sons, Areen (born in March 2003 in Florida) and Rayan (born on March 8, 2005 in Colorado). She has two elder sisters, Rupa and Bharati and an elder brother Ajit. Madhuri Dixit now splits her time between Mumbai and Los Angeles, California.

On February 25, 2006 Madhuri Dixit performed on stage for the first time in six years at the Filmfare Awards to music from her last movie Devdas. Her performance was choreographed by Saroj Khan, and was very well received. Madhuri Dixit has been the muse for the famous Indian painter M.F. Hussain who considers her the epitome of the Indian woman. Madhuri Dixit also appeared in his film Gaja Gamini (2000). Gaja Gamini was intended as a tribute to Madhuri Dixit's talent and beauty.

Madhuri Dixit has been nominated seven times in the Best Actress category and twice in the Best Supporting Actress category at the Filmfare. Madhuri Dixit other achievements include- 4 Screen Awards, 2 Zee Cine Awards: a Zee Cine Award Best Actor- Female for Dil To Pagal Hai (1997) and a Zee Cine Award Best Actor in a Supporting Role- Female for Lajaa (2001), 1 Sansui Award and many more.


Source: netglimse.com

Fergie Biography

Name : Fergie

Profession : Actress, Miscellaneous Crew, Composer

Date of birth : 27 March 1975

Place of birth : Hacienda Heights, California, USA

Birth name : Stacy Ann Ferguson

Nickname : Stace,Fergie

Height : 5' 2"

Fergie Trivia

Attended the special dinner at Sony Studios in Los Angeles to honour the singer and activist Sting as MusiCares 2004 Person of the Year. The evening celebrated his contribution to popular music, and honoured his charitable work with Amnesty International and the Rainforest Foundation. Other stars in attendance included Kylie Minogue, Elton John & Dido. (6th February 2004)
Was chosen as one of People magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People in the World, May 2004
Cousin by marriage of Shane Stanley
She performed several songs on the It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown (1984) (TV) soundtrack...including "The Pig-Pen Hoe-Down," "I'm In Shape" and "Lucy Says." She received credit for the "Flashbeagle" TV special, but not for the album.
She appeared in more first-run episodes of "Kids Incorporated" (1984) than any other cast member: over 100 shows from 1984 to 1989. She was also the only series regular to make a complete and continuous evolution from "littlest" (youngest) to "biggest" (eldest) performer in the lineup.
Sister of Dana Ferguson.
[July 2005}: Became engaged to actor Josh Duhamel, of "Las Vegas" and "All My Children" fame.
Former member of the band "Wild Orchid" which she fronted with fellow "Kids Incorporated" (1984) star Renee Sands and Stefanie Ridel.
36C bust measurement. (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine)

Fergie Detailed Biography

Stacy Ann "Fergie" Ferguson (born March 27, 1975 in Whittier, California, USA), is the female vocalist for the Black Eyed Peas. Ferguson is a two-time Grammy Award winner. She joined the Black Eyed Peas in 2003, replacing Kim Hill.

Ferguson began her career in 1983 as the voice of Sally Brown in the Peanuts special It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown. Shortly afterwards, at the age of eight, she made her first appearance on the variety television program Kids Incorporated. During the following five years, Ferguson appeared on over 100 episodes of Kids Incorporated, some of which alongside Renee Sands, with whom she would later reunite in the band Wild Orchid.

In 1993, Ferguson graduated from Glen A. Wilson High School in Hacienda Heights, California.

In 1990 Ferguson became a member of the all-female band Wild Orchid. The group released two albums, but after completing their third album the record label declined to release it. During Wild Orchid, she was a Bongo model, and Guess model and had her own show called "The Great Pretenders", on Fox Family. She left the group shortly thereafter and, according to interviews, sought therapy. She told a Glasgow newspaper: "I started doing Ecstasy. Then I got addicted to crystal methamphetamine. My weight dropped to 90 lb (41 kg). I lied to my friends and said I was bulimic. Finally I started going crazy. In that moment I talked to God and He said: 'I've given you all these gifts, so what are you doing?' I decided to get clean. I told everybody what was wrong."

Ferguson was a dance floor regular and backup singer at various Los Angeles venues. She met will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas at one of those venues. Ferguson and will.i.am had a number of meetings after shows and, before long, she was invited to join the band in the recording studio. Ferguson replaced background singer Kim Hill, who left the group in 2000. Ferguson recorded five songs with the group before she was invited to join them permanently. She took the stage name "Fergie" and is featured prominently in the group's songs "Don't Phunk With My Heart", "Don't Lie", "Hey Mama" "Shut Up" and "My Humps".

Ferguson is embarking on a solo career, but she has said she considers it only a side project and will still continue to record and tour with the band. She has recorded the remake of the song "True" with fellow bandmate will.i.am for the soundtrack to 50 First Dates.

The latest rumor indicates that Fergie's solo album will be titled "Ferglicious" (as said by will.i.am in a recent interview).

In July 2003, she had a guest role on the Rocket Power special, Reggie's Big Beach Break, on Nickelodeon, voicing a fictitious pop music star named Shaffika.

Ferguson also has a role in the upcoming 2006 film Poseidon, a remake of the 1972 adventure movie, playing a ship entertainer named Gloria. Fergie will sing "I Won't Let You Fall," which she describes as a dramatic power ballad. She wrote the song with will.i.am and other band members.

She will also play an undercover stripper in the sixth season of the HBO drama The Sopranos.


Source: netglimse.com

Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus Biography

Miley Ray Cyrus

Date of Birth: 23 November 1992, Franklin, Tennessee, USA

Birth Name: Destiny Hope Cyrus

Nickname : Smiley,Miley

Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)

Trivia : Daughter of singer/actor Billy Ray Cyrus and Leticia "Tish" Cyrus. Sister of Noah Lindsey Cyrus
Has five siblings: older paternal half-brother Christopher Cody, older maternal half-brother Trace, older maternal half-sister Brandi, and younger siblings Braison Chance and Noah Lindsey.

Her favorite sport is cheerleading.

Her favorite book is, "Don't Die, My Love."

Her favorite song by her Dad is "Achy Breaky Heart."

Has written over a hundred songs and some of them have been used on her show, "Hannah Montana" (2006).

Her favorite singers are Hilary Duff, Kelly Clarkson, Mariah Carey, and Ashlee Simpson.

Her favorite album is Kelly Clarkson's "Breakaway".

Her favorite movie is Steel Magnolias (1989).

Likes to eat Chinese food.

Favourite hobby is going shopping.

She loves to watch High School Musical (2006) (TV) with her sisters.

She has three dogs, Loco (because "It's crazy!"), Juicy (because of the clothing brand) and her newest dog, Minnie Pearl.

Miley was on the green team for 2 summers in a row in the Disney Channel Games.

She has never taken formal singing lessons (as of June 2007).

Started auditioning for Hannah Montana when she was 11 years old, She originally tried out for the part of Lilly Truscott.

Was ranked #17 on Forbes List of The 20 Top-Earning Young Superstars.(2007).

Ranked #12 on interview magazines Hollywood faces to watch "future stars of tomorrow".

In January 2008, she legally changed her name from Destiny Hope Cyrus to Miley Ray Cyrus. Ray is for her dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, and Miley was her nickname, given because as a baby, she always smiled. Smiley evolved into Miley in baby slang.

Released a 3D concert movie of her Best of Both Worlds Tour on February 1st, 2008. It became the highest grossing Super Bowl weekend release ever.

Was ranked #22 on Entertainment Weekly's '30 Under 30' the actress list. (2008).

Was ranked #1 on TV Guide Top 10 Teen Star Countdown (2008).

Befriended her backup dancer, Mandy Jiroux, while on tour. The two have a Youtube channel that they regularly update with new videos.

Miley's half-brother (Trace) and Hannah Montana co-star Mitchel Musso's brother (Mason) are in the band Metro Station.

Personal Quotes

Pink isn't just a color, it's an attitude!

Where Are They Now

(August 2006) Currently on tour doing opening singing acts for The Cheetah Girls in concert.

(June 2007) Currently playing "Miley Stewart" in "Hannah Montana" (2006), which is in its 2nd season on Disney Channel.

(December 2006) Filming Season 2 of "Hannah Montana" (2006).

(January 2007) Recording her New album.

(March 2007) On her first ever European Tour.

(June 2007) Promoting her new Album.

(October 2007) On her Best of Both Worlds Tour.

(April 2008) She is based in Los Angeles, California.


Source: imdb.com

WWE wrestling star The Great Khali gets promoted in Indian police force

CHANDIGARH, India: The Great Khali, standing 7 feet 3 inches (220 centimeters) and weighing 420 pounds (190 kilograms), has earned prizes, movie roles and piles of money for his prowess on the wrestling mat.

But officials said Thursday that the Indian-born World Wrestling Entertainment star had earned a new reward for his body slams and headlocks — a promotion in Punjab's police force.

The entertainer, whose real name is Dilip Singh Rana, kept his day job as a police officer in the northern state of Punjab when he moved to the United States to wrestle.

Police officials granted him extended sick leave in 2006 and were happy he used that time to become a star.

"He has brought the force international fame and has made us all very proud with his many achievements as a wrestler," said senior police official Rajan Gupta.

"It was the Punjab Police that first nurtured and promoted The Great Khali as a bodybuilder and wrestler," Gupta said.

Still with the WWE, Rana is expected to return for a stint of police work next week. It's unclear how long he'll be with the force.

Rana, previously an assistant sub inspector, is now a sub inspector. It wasn't known if the promotion would raise Rana's salary from its current 15,000 rupees (US$375; €243) a month.

In addition to wrestling, Rana also acts, playing alongside Adam's Sandler in "The Longest Yard" in 2005.

He has said he would like to continue wrestling and pursue a career in Bollywood.

Rana, who made his wrestling debut in April 2006, took his moniker after Kali, the Hindu goddess of destruction who wears a necklace of human heads.

His biography on the WWE Web site says: "This enormous monster has walked the jungles of India unafraid of pythons and wrestled White Bengal tigers."


Source: www.iht.com

"WWE: Legends of Wrestlemania" Announced

It's time once again to say "I am legend" with THQ officially announcing "WWE: Legends of WrestleMania"! The game is slated for release sometime in March 2009, and is currently in development by JAKKS Pacific for both the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360.

For WWE fans, this is a double whammy given THQ had earlier announced "WWE: SmackDown vs Raw 2009" being in development for the Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, PSP, Wii, Nintendo DS, and mobile platforms. That game is expected to begin shipping to retail around September this year.

Earlier versions such as "WWE: Smackdown vs Raw" have been smash hits claiming to have sold over 37 million copies worldwide since launch (2000). THQ is hoping that "WWE: Legends of Wrestlemania" will repeat the success story. The game's release in March is going to coincide with WrestleMania 25.

Source: techtree.com

National Eligibility Test (NET)

The National Educational Testing Bureau of University Grants Commission (UGC) conducts National Eligibility Test (NET) to determine eligibility for lectureship and for award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) for Indian nationals in order to ensure minimum standards for the entrants in the teaching profession and research. The Test is conducted in Humanities (including languages), Social Sciences, Forensic Science, Environmental Sciences, Computer Science and Applications and Electronic Science.

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) conducts the UGC-CSIR NET for other Science subjects, namely, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Earth Atmospheric Ocean & Planetary Sciences jointly with the UGC. The tests are conducted twice in a year generally in the months of June and December. For candidates who desire to pursue research, the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) is available for five years subject to fulfillment of certain conditions. UGC has allocated a number of fellowships to the universities for the candidates who qualify the test for JRF. The JRFs are awarded to the meritorious candidates from among the candidates qualifiying for eligibility for lectureship in the NET. JRFs are available only to the candidates who opt for it in their application forms.

The test for Junior Research Fellowship is being conducted since 1984. The Government of India, through its notification dated 22nd July, 1988 entrusted the task of conducting the eligibility test for lectureship to UGC. Consequently, UGC conducted the first National Eligibility Test, common to both eligibility for Lectureship and Junior Research Fellowship in two parts, that is, in December 1989 and in March , 1990.


N E T Schedule

UGC conducts NET twice a year, i.e., in the months of June and December. The notifications announcing the June and December examinations are published in the months of March and September respectively in the weekly journal of nation-wide circulation, viz, Employment News.

N E T Results Declaration Schedule

The result of June, UGC-NET is declared generally in the month of October. Similarly December, UGC-NET result is usually declared in the month of April. The UGC-NET results published in the Employment News are also available on UGC website.


Source: ugc.ac.in

Bangalore University Results

B.Ed II Semester Exam Results

Polling begins in Karnataka

Bangalore, May 10 (ANI): Polling for the first phase of Karnataka Assembly polls began today amidst tight security.

Polling will take place in eighty-nine constituencies spread over eleven districts in the southern part of the state.

The Election Commission has recognised nineteen documents as alternative for Election Photo Identity Cards EPIC for polling.

A total of 953 candidates, including seventeen women are in fray.

Elaborate security and administrative arrangements have been made by the Election Commission (EC) in the districts of Tumkur, Bangalore, Bangalore rural, Kolar, Chikkaballapur, Ramanagara, Mandya, Hassan, Kodagu, Mysore and Chamarajanagar for the polls.

Besides the state police, security personnel from neighbouring states and nearly two hundred companies of Central Para-Military forces have been deployed in the segments going to polls on Saturday.

The EC has set up more than 18,000 polling centres where nearly 17.3 million voters have franchise to cast their vote.

The commission has deployed thousands of micro observers to check bogus voting and restraining miscreants from destabilising poll process.

Over 100,000 state and central government and public sector officials have been engaged to conduct the poll.

Meanwhile electioneering has begun in the segments going to poll for second phase. (ANI)


Source: http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/india-news/polling-begins-in-karnataka_10047055.html

Another Bangalorean girl for Shahrukh

Bangalore model, 19-year-old Anushka Sharma has been identified to play the female lead opposite Shahrukh Khan in Aditya Chopra's third film as director Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. He had earlier acted with Deepika Padukone in Om Shanti Om, who is also from Bangalore.

Said Yash Chopra, "We were looking first and foremost for someone who could truly embody the spirit of small-town Punjab and we know we have found her in Anushka. And while she has no previous acting experience, we have seen that unique spark in her that makes us confident that she will be a standout even opposite Shahrukh."

Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi will go on floors on 16th May and will hit theatres worldwide on 12th December.

Source: entertainment.oneindia.in

The Beckham's new best friend

David and Victoria Beckham have many celeb friends since moving to LA.

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are their new BFF and Posh has been photographed with the likes of J-Lo and Eva Longoria.

But now they have another Hollywood star to add to their list, this time it's George Clooney.

The Beckhams and George met when they got were flown to the Metropolitan Museum's Costume Institute Gala in New York in Giorgio Armani's private jet.

George was accompanied by his girlfriend Sarah Larson on the jet from LA.

They had to make a little detour on the way via Utah so David could play football. That damn day job!

They then sat back and relaxed while sipping champagne - just what every footballer needs after a game.

According to the Daily Mirror a source said: "George was only recently introduced to the Beckhams but they hit it off straight away."

It seems George may be a fan of Posh despite saying some months ago that Geri was his favourite Spice Girl.

"He totally digs Victoria's dry, very British sense of humour and gets her jokes, which a lot of Americans don't". Well, at least someone finds her funny.

The source added: "They went out for dinner the evening before their flight but the trio really bonded on the plane, swapping gossip and doing hilarious impressions." Now that we would like to see.


Source: ananova.com

Iron Man hits London

Gywneth Paltrow and Robert Downey Jr hit the red carpet in London for the premiere of Iron Man.

She stole the limelight from in her oufit - super-high heels and a black dress.

Paltrow praised both Downey Jr and her husband, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, at the event in London's Leicester Square.

She said of Downey Jr: "He's full of life. I hope I work with him for the rest of my life."

Asked how her husband's latest album was coming along, she said: "It's brilliant. Don't tell him I told you. I can't talk about it. He gets furious."

Downey Jr said: "I have never had it so good. I can't say it's down to my career taking off or being in a good relationship. It's a function of age."

Iron Man is a comic book hero adventure story of billionaire industrialist and genius inventor Tony Stark.

He develops a suit of armour that gives him superhuman strength and physical protection when he is injured by shrapnel embedded near his heart.

He and his assistant Pepper Potts, uncover a nefarious plot with global implications in the Marvel Studios production.

Paltrow said she had initial qualms about starring in a big money film, but put these aside to take the part.

Iron Man is released in the UK on 2 May.


Source: ananova.com

Manipur, Orissa face-off in final

U-17 girls’ football
Nagaon: Manipur today entered the final of the 4th sub-junior (under-17) girls’ national football championship defeating Tamil Nadu 1-0 in the last semi-final match at Karbi Anglong Sports Association’s Diphu ground.
In the process, Manipur had set up another summit clash with defending champions Orissa who had defeated Mizoram yesterday.
After a goalless first-half with both teams trying hard to get ahead, E. Bindiya Rani Devi gave Manipur the winning goal in the 56th minute, latching on to a ball on the run and finding the net from the left flank. All earlier attempts by striker Y. Kamala Devi in the 11th, 21st and 29th minutes were foiled by Tamil Nadu goalkeeper P. Sathyavani.
Several thousand people who watched the match left the field happy as they will get the chance to root for a team from the Northeast in the final on Sunday. Manipur was the quarter-final league champion.
It earned nine points defeating Goa, Kerala and Mizoram. Tamil Nadu scored six points defeating Haryana and Sikkim.

Source: telegraphindia.com

WWE bouts are real, not manipulated, says Khali

India’s first-ever World Wrestling Entertainment champion, Daleep Singh Rana, popularly known as Khali, claimed on Wednesday that their bitterly fought bouts were all real and not stage managed as perceived by the masses.

The 7.3 feet tall Khali, currently taking a break after his around three-year stint in the WWE, rubbished the notion that performance of the wrestlers were manipulated by media during broadcast.

“Everything whatever you see out there is real. Sometimes wrestlers receive serious injuries, and even die on the ring. There is no way of manipulation by media,” Khali told a news agency.

Khali was surprised to see his popularity in India where cricket and Bollywood actors draw much of the fanfare.

“I didn’t expect such fanfare in India, where, I thought only cricket and film stars enjoy publicity,” he said.

He fondly recalled meeting Sachin Tendulkar in Mumbai and revealed that the master batsman invited him for an Indian Premier League match.

Khali, who has a “very busy schedule in India”, said “I am interested to visit the ground at least once. I will surely try to find some time.”

Khali believes the country had great prospect in the wrestling at the highest level and offered his help the aspirants.


Source: freshnews.in

Fancy footwork puts Prince William in a league of his own

Spinning a ball on the end of his finger, the keen Aston Villa fan kept the youngsters entertained with his skills.

Even though he was suited up and wearing a pair of polished leather loafers, Prince William still displayed some nifty moves when he took part in a kickabout in Blackburn this week.

Visiting St Aidan's primary school in his role as President of the Football Association, the royal not only chatted to the football-mad children, he also joined them for a game in the playground - much to their delight.

And although his footie technique was only rated as "all right" by his fellow players, 25-year-old Wills nevertheless made a big impact on the 150-strong crowd who had gathered to see him.

"It was really exciting to meet the future King," 11-year-old Hayley Probert enthused. "He started talking to me about football and what teams we support. He supports Aston Villa."

Mum Janet Brown, whose son Nathan took part in the footie session, was also impressed. "He has a lovely presence and he spent a lot if time with the children," she said.

Source: hellomagazine.com

Liv Tyler Splits With Husband

Hollywood star Liv Tyler and her British rocker husband Royston Langdon (Spacehog) have announced their separation, after five years of marriage. Tyler, 30 and Langdon, 36, married in the Caribbean in 2003 and have a four-year-old son, Milo, together.

The actress's representative tells People.com, "Liv Tyler and Royston Langdon have confirmed their separation. They remain good friends and devoted parents to their son Milo and are requesting that their family's privacy be respected at this time."

Tyler prompted speculation of a split when she arrived at the glitzy New York Costume Institute Gala on Monday without a wedding ring.

Source: starpulse.com

Celebrity Birthdays, May 10

Happy Birthday to "Kenan and Kel" star Kenan Thompson (1978), Canadian supermodel Linda Evangelista (1965), U2 singer/humanitarian Bono (1960), Sex Pistols bassist Sid Vicious (1957; d. 1979), Traffic guitarist Dave Mason (1946), comedy movie director Jim Abrahams (1944), country legend Mother Maybelle Carter (1909), silver screen star Fred Astaire (1899; d. 1987), and Austrian composer Max Steiner (1888; d. 1971).


Source: starpulse.com

Mariah shows off her new husband at New York gig - and changes her mind about starting a family

Ecstatic: Nick and Mariah poses backstage at Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People Of The Year gala in New York

Newlywed singer Mariah Carey has spoken for the first time about her "soul mate" and admitted she has changed her mind about starting a family.

The 38-year-old singer wed rapper/actor Nick Cannon, 27, at her private estate in the Bahamas on April 30th after a whirlwind six week romance.


The giddy newlyweds made their first public appearance as husband and wife at Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People In The World gala in New York last night, where Mariah was performing.

Dressed in a tight-fitting silver dress, the radiant bride flashed her wedding ring and proudly cuddled her new husband.


Following her performance, Mariah changed into a little black dress for a romantic meal with Nick at the Waverly Inn.


Speaking for the first time about their speedy marriage to American magazine People, Mariah revealed she had got a 'Mrs Cannon' tattoo before the nuptials, with Nick getting a simple 'Mariah' etching.

Despite saying just a month ago she didn't want children because it make her feel "violated", Mariah has made an astonishing u-turn by declaring the purpose of marriage is to start a family.


The Hero singer said: "It's (having children) part of the whole purpose of getting married.


"I'd just want our children to have the best childhood and upbringing they possibly could."


The couple, who originally met at the Kids' Choice Awards in 2005, fell for each other when Nick flew to Antigua at the end of March to play Mariah's love interest new video Bye Bye.

Nick proposed to Mariah on April 26 on the roof of her Manhattan apartment as they watched a lighting display on the Empire State Building to celebrate the success of her new album E=MC2.

He surprised Mariah by presenting her with a kids' ring pop candy ring, which had a £1.25million, 17 carat diamond ring hidden inside the plastic casing.


Nick said: "She ran away and got all shy."


During a helicopter ride over the city later that night, Nick proposed again and Mariah finally accepted.


Just days later, the couple wed in a sunset ceremony at Mariah's home on Windermere Island in the presence of a few friends and family members.


Mariah explained: "We really do feel we are soulmates. I never felt a love like this was in the cards for me."


"My pastor Clarence Keaton flew in from New York. The whole wedding was really beautiful and sweet. Being there with loved ones under the sky ... it was a spiritual moment."


Mariah walked down the aisle in an off-white dress by Nile Cmylo and Christian Louboutin heels, while Nick wore a white suit by Balenciaga.


Nick admitted he nearly fainted during the ceremony: "I was elated, but I was thinking, 'Don't pass out.'


"(The pastor) said, 'The eyes are the window to the soul,' then gave us an entire minute to stare into each other's eyes. So I was saying, 'Don't cry.'"


This is the first marriage for Nick, who ended his five month engagement to model Selita Ebanks in October, while Mariah divorced music mogul Tommy Mottola in 1998 after five years of marriage.


Source: dailymail.co.uk

Grooveshark Lite - Search, Listen, and Purchase MP3’s - Free Listen to Songs

GroovesharkLite is a self-contained flash based application which lets you search, listen and purchase mp3’s online. It has a library of over 6 Million songs covering everything from tiny Indies to all the Majors.

It’s a peer to peer music service in the same vein as Limewire, which also allows users to stream and purchase songs.

Users are not required to register or login to their account in order to search and play songs. You are only required to login to your account when you want to purchase a particular mp3. Otherwise you are free listen to songs as much as you want.

You can also get free mp3’s with GroovesharkLite, for example if someone purchases a song that you seed, you would receive a credit that can be used to purchase more songs from the network.

Check it out: http://listen.grooveshark.com

Source: crenk.com