IPL CRICKET KINGS XI PUNJAB & ROYAL CHALLENGERS

IPL CRICKET

Kings XI Punjab ?& Royal Challengers Team at Bangalore

Bangalore out bat Kings XI

Bangalore: It was a delicious home-patented dish Ugadi 'pachchadi' served for the fans by Royal Chalengers Bangalore on Tuesday. the home side overcame a huge target, 204 set by Kings XI Punjab thanks to a calculated assault by Jacques Kallis and Robin Uthappa.

             For a side that has never man aged a total of 200 in the IPL, the target of 204 in itself was a mammoth task; leave the pressure of delivering before an ambitious home crowd and a forgettable home record.

            But all that changed as opener Kallis (89 n,o., 57b, 8x4, 5x6) produced yet another fluent innings to lead Royal Challengers to an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Kings XI Punjab, their first in IPL 3.

          The veteran South African was joined in the run feast by home lads Manish Pandey (38, 26b, 2x4, 3x6) and Robin Uthappa (51, 21b, 4x4, 4x6) as RCB dished out an unforgettable show before the near capacity holiday crowd at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.

          As expected, RCB included the experienced Mark Boucher in place of shreevats Goswami for the wicket keeping job. The move meant RCB had to rtry out a new opening pair for the season and they went for the one that had struck gold towards the business end of the previous edition in south Africa.

              Kallis and Pandey went about the job in style with the latter producing some characteristic mix of orthodox and unorthodox strokes.

             Leggie Piyush Chawla gave the visitors the much-required relief, dismissing Pandey in his scond over, the ninth of the innings.

           RCB coach Ray Jennings had specifically mentioned the need for the likes of Uthappa to fire for a huge total and the Bangalorean roared back to his old self in a crucial phase.

           Uthappa collected as many as 25 runs off his good friend S Sreesanth's 13th over and reached the half-century from just 19 balls but 61 away from victory with six overs in the kitty. 

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IPL CRICKET CHENNAI SKIPPER

IPL CRICKET

CHENNAI SKIPPER KING

Dhoni Blitzkrieg Powers CSK TO 55-Run Victory Over Knight Riders


Kolkata: The Knights finally came crashing down. After the euphoria of two victories, the reality of T20 cricket struck Kolkata Knight Riders as they went down to Chennai Super Kings at the Eden Gardens here on Tuesday. The 55-run defeat gave the Chennai side its first win of the tournament and the path to that was shown by the skipper himself.
               Mahendra Singh Dhoni plundered 66 off 33 balls, taking charge of the game after his side struggled to score initially. Dhoni's blitz helped CSK reach 164 for three, a score which proved too heavy for KKR.
            That KKR were bowled out for 109 in the last over, was more due to the batsmen's follies than good bowling. CSK, however, wouldn't mind that.
            Wickets tumbled for KKR right from first over when Brad Hodge was caught by Ashwin off A1 bie Morkel without any runs on the home team's board. Wriddhiman Saha flourished briefly for his 22, but that wasn't enough. And when skipper Sourav Ganguly trudged back after scoring just 11 off 20 balls with the score reading 55 for five, the first of Justin Kemp's three wickets, the KKR fans knew it was almost over.
          Earlier, Chennai super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni stole what could have been Shane Bond's thunder, with some lusty hitting to help the team reach 164 for three.
          The score, in fact, looked impossible at one stage when the visitors were stifled by quality bowling from KKR. Struggling at 96 for three from 15 overs. CSK faced a Herculean task to reach 150. It needed a special innings. And that was produced by Dhoni, with some help from S Badrinath and also a life given by KKR wicket keeper Saha early in his innings. The duo collected an amazing 68 runs from the last five overs, leaving the KKR attack in complete disarray.

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SOME REASONS OF CHOLESTEROL

Cholesterol

problems?

Here are some reasons that could be to blame

Your Diet: A common problem found in one out of five people today is high cholesterol. Cholesterol can be either genetic or caused due to unhealthy foods consumed in one's daily diet. The most common factor leading to high cholesterol could be an unhealthy and unbalanced diet. Excessive consumption of saturated fats is the rot cause of cholesterol, that is generally found in meats like beef and pork as well as snacks such as butter cookies, fast foods and chips.

Your weight: Obesity and fluctuation in weight reduces the good cholesterol in the body resulting in unhealthiness, A beer belly does nothing to the body but deteriorating it.Hence, being in shape is extremely essential. In today's fast-paced times, it is essential for one to be on the move constantly as being a couch potato marks  the beginning of high cholesterol in your body. Getting half an hour of exercise a couple of times a week can help.

Your overall health: A human body encounters several hormonal changes with age due to which cholesterol levels in men generally rise after the age of  50 whereas women begin to experience the same post-menopause. An overall healthy fitness regime does wonders to one's body. It is advisable to get regular medical checkups as the presence of diseases such as diabetes can also lead to high cholesterol. Your family can turn out to be your worst enemy when it comes to cholesterol as it is a hereditary disease which could be in your genes.

Cigarette Smoking: We've heard this several times, 'cigarette smoking is injurious to health' Then, why do we still go ahead and smoke? This question remains unanswered. Smoking reduces the good cholesterol in the body, and can eventually lead to death. Reducing your tobacco consumption or kicking the butt can help improve your health.

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MORNING EXERCISE

Become a morning

exercise person

 .....HERE'S WHY

                  Early morning are one of the best times to workout. Though it may seem tough at first, once you start, you'll feel exhilarated.

                 Getting done with your workout first thing in the morning means you are less likely to use job or family obligations as an exeuse to skip it.

                   It's proven that working out bright and early boosts metabolism and gives additional energy, making one more productive throughout the day.

TO MOTIVATE YOURSELF...

                Change is the name of the game. Ensure that your workout is a little different every morning. Vary your walking route or the pace of your exercise. Dont't let boredom be an option.

                Schedule your workout to coincide with the sun rising. It will help make your morning workout fulfilling, psychologically as well as physically.

               Give yourself a reward. Have a special treat planned upon your return from your workout like a cup of your favourite coffee. Nothing motivates like rewards!

                One of the best ways to motivate yourself is to lay out your exercise clothes and shoes the night before. you'll be less likely to change your mind when you see every thing ready to go.

                 and here's the best one, sleep well. Try to get at least seven hours of good sleep if you'll be working out in the morning. Once you're well rested, you'll be more motivated to follow through with your morning workout routine.

 

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VITAMIN C

Benefits of Kiwi

• Kiwis are a great source of vitamin C and have far more than that contained in oranges. They are useful for promoting respiratory tract health. Those suffering from wheezing, shortness of breath, and coughing will benefit from the fruit.

•  Kiwis also contain fibre and can help in decreasing the possibility of colon cancer. The fibre keeps cholesterol levels in check and betters the health of those suffering from heart-related diseases.

• The fruit is rich in vitamins A, C and E. They are known to help protect people from macular degeneration that happens as one ages. Consuming three servings of the fruit can significantly reduce your chances of contracting the disease.

• Kiwis helps in absorption of iron in the body, reducing chances of anaemia. The body, reducing chances of anaemia. The folate is ideal for cell development in pregnant women.

• The fruit is rich in antioxidants which help protect cells from damage by free radicals,  thereby reducing chances of asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and cancer.

 

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AAMIR KHAN - CHANGING TRACKS

'I need to gather

my energies"

              As Bollywood's biggest icon, Aamir Khan, steps into his drawing room, rubbing his eyes, you're left wondering, Has he really turned a year older? His dishevelled, straight-out--of-bed  look belies his age. Yes, Aamir turned 45 yesterday. His last release, 3 Idiots, is the biggest hit in Bollywood film history, and, of course, the discerning actor is sitting pretty on a pile of money and scripts. But what's shocking is the fact that he has decided to sit his 45th year out as an actor.

             Aamir has already announced his decision not to do a single film this calendar year. Instead, he will concentrate on releasing his banner's three films which are under production -- Peeple Live,Dhobe Ghat and Delhi Belly.

           Seeing the slightly lost look in his eyes, we ask him if he's feeling lonely at the top and he replies pat, "I'm certainly not lonely, which might mean that I'm certainly not at the top. I'm very fortunate with the kind of relationships I have made with the people I have worked with. Today, I feel more connected to my audience than ever before. So actually, I'm neither alone nor am I lonely. "

               His decision to not drive to the studios, though, is a conscious one. Says Aamir, "Professionally, I have been giving so much of myself in the last three years. I ended up directing Taare Zameen Par, Ghajini and 3 Idiots were both physically and mentally demanding. I now feel the need to just stop and take a breath.I need to gather my energies again. My father's (Tahir Hussain) sudden death came as a blow. I realised on that day how fragile life was. We take too much for granted. And I've made up my mind to spend more time during the coming year with my children Junaid and Ira, my mother, Faisal, my sisters and my wife Kiran. Time is passing. Relationships need to be nurtured. I want to give value and importance to my personal life. "

               There are also a number of things Aamir wants to start learning. He says, "I want to learn to swim, I want to take cooking lessons from my mother. And I need to pick up some languages, I will learn how to speak Marathi, It is really shameful that I don't speak the language of my state. On the other hand. I can speak my mother tongue Urdu. But I don't know how to read and write Urdu. So this is my first priority. I will concentrate on my cooking and then swimming. So, this year, I will spend more time in the kitchen than in the studios. "

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CHARLIZE THERON - EYE CATCHING

Theron's addicted

to curlers !

                Charlize Theron has revealed that she's addicted to eyelash curlers. The stunning actress was introducedto the cosmetic tool by a make-up artist and says she no0w can't live without them, because they give such a transformation to her face.

             She said,. "The first make-up artist i worked with curled my eyelashes and now, I'm addicted to curlers. I don't know how I lived withour them they are the most amazing thing since sliced bread! After using them, it looks like I've had two extra hours' sleep. "

           The Oscar-winning beauty also complements her good skin by undergoing regular exercise and indulging in the occasional facial.

        She added, "I wish there was a magical product, but it really is about hydration. And after exercise, my skin is so much better. It gets your heart beats up. My skin kind of radiates. I like to get a facial every once in a while, But it is not a ritual that I do once a month. "

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HILARY DUFF - WEDDING PLANNER ?

Small is 

beautiful

                 Hilary duff is Keen on a small weeing. The singer-and-actress who got engaged to hockey player Mike Comerie last month, has already started planning her nuptials and is in complete control of all the preparations. Hilary who has been dating Mike for two years said, "We want to keep it small. Mike's like, "Whatever you want!" The star says she is planning a 'traditional' ceremony and is looking forward to choosing her dress, though she fears looking like 'a big cupcake'. she explained, "I want it to be traditional. I don't want it to be too big and overwhelming, because I'm so small. A big dress would make me look like a big cup cake!" Mike proposed to Hilary during a romantic break in Hawaii with a $1 million 12-carat diamond ring.

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AJAY DEVGN - DONE IT ALL

King of 

Comedy ?

             The grass is always greener on the other side. One would think Ajay Devgn would be out there celebrating his latest success, Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge ?, Instead, the actor is frowning at titles like 'King of Comedy' and 'Best Comic Actor' , "I'm happy that Atithi.... which carried good word-of-mouth publicity is steady at the ticket windows. However, , I'm nto happy with being labelled just a good comic actor," he said.

         Let's grant it to Ajay. It's a known fact that he is indeed one of the new versatile actors in showbiz. In his career spanning 20 years, he has tackled everything from action to drama, emotion to comedy with equal ease. Nut it was through his comic roles in the Golmaal series, All The Best and the latest Atithi Tum Jab Jaoge ? that he met super success. Naturally, that is the image currently dominating the minds of the janta and the trade. What say, Ajay?  

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