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Pitbull, real name as Armando Christian Pérez was

born to Cuban parents in Miami, Florida on January

15, 1981 (The "305" that he sings about is the area

code for Miami). When he was three, he could recite

the works of Cuba's national hero and poet, José

Martí. He encountered problems early in his career as

a rapper because he is white with blue eyes, hails from

the South, and is Cuban. He was also influenced by

the Miami bass genre of pop music and has cited Celia

Cruz and Willy Chirino as sources of inspiration for his

music. His parents separated when he was two years

old so he was mostly raised by his mom. Although, he

did spend part of his childhood living with a foster

family. His mother later kicked him out of their house

when he was 16 after he became a drug dealer, as had

his father before him. As a teen, he started following in

his dad's footsteps and was dealing dope until a

girlfriend offered to support him financially.

Her support allowed him to just concentrate on making it as a rapper. He played basketball in high school and was considered a "chick magnet". He attended South Miami Senior High School before graduating from Miami Coral Park High School and focused his career on rapping.

He said he chose his stage name because pitbulls

"bite to lock”. The dog is too stupid to lose. And

they're outlawed in Dade County. They're basically

everything that I am. It's been a constant fight". After

meeting Lil Jon in Miami, Pitbull was featured on Lil

Jon and the East Side Boyz' album Kings of Crunk in

2002. Pitbull's song "Oye" was featured on the

soundtrack to the film 2 Fast 2 Furious the following

year. In addition, Pitbull also released several

mixtapes, composed of freestyles and remixes of

popular rap music.

Pitbull released his debut album "M.I.A.M.I." under TVT Records in 2004. The title of the record is an acronym for Money Is a Major Issue. Having Fat Joe, Trick Daddy and Lil Jon as collaborators, he reached number 14 on Billboard Hot 200. Singles from the effort included "Culo" and "Toma". Following the success of "M.I.A.M.I", Pitbull became the most-wanted collaborator for other Hip-Hop artists. He was signed to join Anger.

Two years after the arrival of his first album, Pitbull came out with his sophomore set "El Mariel". The title of the album referred to the boat that transported Cuban refugees to Florida in the movie "Scarface". He dedicated this record to his father, who died that year in May. With this studio project, he peaked at number 2 on Billboard Hot Rap Albums chart and at number 1 on Independent chart. As for Billboard Hot 200, he managed to climb to number 17.

On August 31 2009, Pitbull returns with his fourth

album "Rebelution" which cemented his fame. Two of

its singles reached top 10 on Billboard Hot 100. "I

Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)" secured the

second spot, while "Hotel Room Service" peaked at

number 9 on the U.S. singles chart. Another track

titled "Blanco" was featured in film "Fast and Furious".

This particular album helped him achieve great

heights in the music Industry and the rest is history.

women: The rapper has three baby mamas,

believes in open relationships, and likes women who

are powerful. So ladies, if you want to try to catch his

eye , t r y d ress ing i n a bus iness su i t .

himself: As fans have probably noticed, the rapper

considers himself "very sexual and passionate". And

he says that his dad, Armando Sr., is where he gets

his charm from.

rap: "I ain't no thug, I ain't no gangsta. I'm a hustler. . .

Music is my hustle. It's my crack, my cocaine, what I

need you to get hooked on.”

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Yet another sizzling motion poster of the forthcoming

movie Dhoom 3 is out online and looks like a reminder to

fans about what they are about to experience with the

release of the movie. Produced by Aditya Chopra, the

movie is written and directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya,

popularly known as Victor. He had penned Dhoom and

Dhoom 2. The movie also stars Abhishek Bachchan,

Katrina Kaif and Uday Chopra in the lead roles. The cast

also include some Hollywood actors like Tabrett Bethell

While the first official trailer didn't reveal much except

Aamir Khan's chiselled body, the new one has more

thrills and chills attached to it. Aamir plays a negative

role in the movie and the smirk on his face gets your

attention. The movie, which has always given bikes and

villains a lot of limelight, has bikes jumping over cars and

bridges in the second motion poster.The focus then

shifts to the four main protagonists- Aamir Khan,

Abhishek Bachchan, Uday Chopra and Katrina Kaif.

The sound of a bike racing adds to the thrilling feeling.

The signature tune of the Dhoom franchise takes the

musical lead soon followed by the sound of the bike.Aamir Khan says he is not thinking about how many

records Dhoom 3 will break. Reacting to reports stating

that he has claimed that Dhoom 3 will surpass the

business of Shah Rukh Khan's Chennai Express, Aamir

said in a statement:"I am not interested in breaking

records. I am an artist, and what gives me a high is to

entertain my audience, to give them a good time, and to

satisfy them emotionally." Aamir's last release Talaash

was appreciated for his performance, but the movie

couldn't mint too much moolah. The actor believes the

challenge does not lie in building numbers at the box

office; it lies in winning the audience's adulation.

DHOOM 3"I want to earn the love of my audience. That is what I

am thirsty for. I like to challenge myself and do work

that I have not done. I like to surprise my audience.

These are the things that I am interested in," said the

versatile actor. Action-adventure thriller Dhoom:3

will be released in Dolby Atmos, a technology that

can lend a life-like cinema sound experience for

viewers. "Great audio has been one of the key

attributes of the Dhoom franchise, and this

technology helps make the overall experience more

realistic for our audiences connecting them with the

thrill, excitement and the great music of the movie,"

Aashish Singh, vice President (Production), Yash

Raj Films Pvt Ltd, said in a statement.

Rumours are rife that it's going to be a twin-win

situation in Dhoom: 3 as the third film in the franchise

gets ready to hit the screens with Aamir in a double

role. There's no doubt about the fact that viewers are

already going ballistic about Mr Perfectionist playing

the bad guy in Dhoom: 3, and with news of Aamir

portraying a good brother to himself, fans are

definitely in for a treat.

Set to release on December 20, Dhoom:3 will

receive a native Atmos mix at YRF Studios, which

has been upgraded to be capable of mixing in Dolby

Atmos.

"As we move forward in this association, we are

committed to offer the Indian audiences the best of

Bollywood's cinematic experience," said Pankaj

Kedia, country manager, Dolby Laboratories India.

THOR – DARK WORLD

Marvel's "Thor: The Dark World" continues the big-

screen adventures of Thor, the Mighty Avenger, as he

battles to save Earth and all the Nine Realms from a

shadowy enemy that predates the universe itself. In

the aftermath of Marvel's "Thor" and "Marvel's The

Avengers," Thor fights to restore order across the

cosmos...but an ancient race led by the vengeful

Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into

darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin and

Asgard cannot withstand, Thor must embark on his

most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will

reunite him with Jane Foster and force him to sacrifice

The first teaser trailer for “Thor: The Dark World”

reveals a darker take on Marvel's hammer-wielding

demigod, an Asgard at war with other worlds and

Chris Hemsworth's superhero so desperate that he

teams up with the one person he knows he can't trust.

That's right — Thor and Loki will be fighting on the

same side in “Thor: The Dark World,” the sequel to

2011's “Thor,” which introduced Thor (Hemsworth)

and his villainous adopted brother Loki, played by

Tom Hiddleston.

everything to save us all.

“You must be truly desperate to come to me for help,”

an imprisoned Loki tells Thor in the teaser, released

Tuesday.

“You should know that when you betray me, I will kill

you,” Thor says.

Loki's coy response: “When do we start?”

Starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom

Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgård, Idris Elba,

Christopher Eccleston, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje,

Kat Dennings, Ray Stevenson, Zachary Levi,

Tadanobu Asano and Jaimie Alexander with Rene

Russo and Anthony Hopkins as Odin, "Thor: The

Dark World" is directed by Alan Taylor, produced by

Kevin Feige, from a story by Don Payne (credit not

final) and screenplay by Christopher Yost and

Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely (credit not

final) and is based on Marvel's classic Super Hero

Thor, who first appeared in the comic book "Journey

i n t o M y s t e r y " # 8 3 i n A u g u s t , 1 9 6 2 .

Thor: The Dark World" is presented by Marvel

Studios. The executive producers are Louis

D'Esposito, Alan Fine, Stan Lee, Victoria Alonso,

Craig Kyle and Nigel Gostelow. The film releases

November 8, 2013, and is distributed by Walt Disney

Studios Motion Pictures.

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Style

Since fashion has become an aspect of life important to everyone and not just rich folks, an influx of DO and DO NOT advice has steadily been dispensed. We thought we'd take a look at the history of fashion and see what stood out as the 20 best fashion tips of all time, and this is what we culled!

Whatever you are wearing, make sure it fits you beautifully. If it doesn't, have it altered. Your Tailor is your BFF.

It's the Jeans, Baby! Take the time and money and find jeans that you adore. They are a staple, make you feel sexy and comfortable at the same time, and can be dressed up or down.

Power of Multiples! If you love a piece of clothing and it loves you back- buy in multiple colours!

Rule of Thumb: Comfort Before Cute (Or You're a Fashion Meltdown Waiting to Happen). Base your fashion sense on what doesn't itch. If your clothing makes you feel miserably uncomfortable, no matter how stylish or cute it is, you won't wear it.

Jazz it up! Pick accent pieces that stand out. You'll love them; they'll add flair and personality to the blandest outfit.

What is Essential is Often Underneath! For women, Get fitted for your bra. The support helps your breasts stay in shape by keeping them from sagging, and the confidence you'll have underneath tee shirts, tanks and dresses is worth it.

Shopping Mantra: It is only a bargain if you will actually ever wear it. Otherwise, move on.

Practice Yin-Yang when Pairing Outfits. Pair loose clothing with tighter fitting clothing. Balance keeps you from looking like a sausage or shlumpy.

Invest in Classics. A blazer, professional tie, single colour plain shirt for the Gentlemen and A pencil skirt, little black dress for the ladies.

K n o w y o u r m e a s u r e m e n t s . Measurements like Shoulder to waist, Shoulder to knee, Trouser length, Sleeve length, Shoulders, around bust, etc. will save money by shopping for well-fitting outfits the first time (plus you don't have to deal with those pesky return policies that magically vary from store to store).

Don't be a slave to Fashion Fads. Stay aware of trends, but forget them entirely if they don't look good on you.

Denim on Denim. A denim Jacket on Denim Jeans? Or a Denim Shirt over Denim Jeans? Yes, we know that some say there is a 'right way' to wear denim on denim. No. No there's not. Just don't do it.

Organize your Closet! If you don't know what you have, it's not doing you any good. Neither is that cute but totally wrinkled and crumpled shirt at the bottom of your drawer you've been looking for for weeks.

Show skin strategically. For example: Ladies, if your legs are bare and up to there, cover the cleavage. Men, if you are tucking in your shirt with trousers, do not fold your sleeves. If you are not tucking in your shirt, fold your sleeves till the elbow. But you may choose to fold or not if you're wearing purely casuals.

Dress your AGE! This isn't as prohibitive as some make it out to be, but no matter how great your figure at 70, a sleeveless mini is odd.

Don't listen to your Mother. Or your aunt, or your Grandma, or your dad. They mean well, but you need to get their voices out of your head and find your own sense of style.

Major environmental benefits

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According to a research conducted by 'BP Research' Earth has oil for atmost 26 years. Contemporary life is closely associated with the need to reduce risk and enhance dependability; hence, the surge in interest in alternative fuels for vehicles. Concern for a swiftly-depleting environment has also triggered a parallel interest in the emergence of alternative to fuels. In the mid 90's there was a introduction of electric cars by General Motors EV1. The environment-friendly claiming electric cars boasted of many good things but sadly the automobile manufacturers, the oil industry, the US government, the California government, batteries, hydrogen vehicles, and consumers played a role in hindering development and adoption of this technology. There is even a documentary made on this called “Who killed the Electric Car?” which was released in 2006. But recently, the Obama administration is firmly behind electric cars, and in 2011 they had announced a goal of a million on the road by 2015. Lacking the political consensus to make that goal realistic, it has since backed off on the 1 million thing, but remains deeply committed. Although Obama has included the incentives recommended by the Electrification Coalition in several budget proposals (how about $7,500 handed to you when you buy the car?), they haven't a prayer of getting through Congress.Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi, are working together — with massive government subsidies — to dramatically expand the number of public chargers in Japan.

But in the U.S., the Big Three are lone wolves — fear of exposing trade secrets means they seldom work together, on green cars or much of anything. There's no such problem in Japan, where not only is the government united in support, but Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi are willing to collaborate when it makes sense.

In the immediate past, the four Japanese giants said they're united on a major expansion of the electric car charging network in Japan. It's a big ramp-up, with chargers to go into all sorts of public places, including shopping malls and family restaurants, service stations and tea houses. Helping make it happen are $666 million in Japanese government subsidies for 2013 alone. According to the automakers, “Each prefecture in Japan is drawing up a vision for the use of the subsidies.” The business owners themselves won't be heavily out of pocket, because the car companies will bear at least part of the installation and maintenance costs.

The U.S. remains the world leader not only in electric cars on the road but also in installed chargers. But there are encouraging developments in Europe, with Estonia and Holland investing in national networks. China hasn't achieved liftoff yet, but when it does, watch out. And now Japan's auto industry and its political leaders are moving together to put money and business clout behind a big expansion.Not only cars, there are tricyles in production too. BEET Philippine Inc., a local subsidy of electric car maker and distributor

Uzushio Electric Co., submitted a bid to the Asian

Development Bank (ADB) to open market in the

Philippines for electric vehicles. The Philippines

is planning to replace 100,000 regular tricycles in

the country. Once approved, the lithium-run

electric tricycles can be utilized instead. The

Philippines still uses tricycles run by petrol,

which is high in contributing air and noise

pollution. Nakashima said that Uzushio Electric

Co. is eager to help the Philippines solve its

environmental issues whi le providing

sustainable livelihood for tricycle drivers. It also

believes that compared to regular tricycles, using

e-trikes can help the tricycle drivers generate

more income.

Check the speed and distance. Although many electric cars can legally be driven on all UK roads, they are usually designed for use at lower speeds in more congested areas like cities. Petrol cars have the advantage for long distances and motorway driving at high speeds.

Examine safety records. Traditional petrol cars are usually bigger and heavier, making them perform better in crash tests, but they are also more likely to do damage to other road users. Electric cars are usually driven at lower speeds, are less likely to be involved in fatal collisions, and don't carry petrol or other highly inflammable materials, which makes them less likely to combust.

Look at the interiors and exteriors of different cars. There are considerably fewer makes and models of electric than petrol cars which means your choice about the look of your car will be limited if you opt for an electric. Petrol cars also tend to be roomier than their smaller electric counterparts. Check to see if the car has room for luggage, and be sure to check the headroom and legroom in electric cars, especially if you are very tall.

Consider the running costs. Petrol cars tend to cost considerably more than electric models, but it's best to compare prices on several different cars. You also need t? o take into account the amount you will save on petrol with an electric car. In addition, electric car owners can make savings on servicing, road tax, parking and other charges, though the cost of replacement batteries, the installation of a charging point and the minor electricity costs must be taken into account.

Consider the effect on the environment. Environmental considerations are the most popular reason for buying an electric car, and there is no doubt that electric cars are better for the environment than traditional combustion engines which run on precious fossil-fuels and produce polluting exhaust fumes.

Although electric cars in India is not possible at the moment as there are no big plans for India nor many charge points installed in the country. Although, the initiative is already started by Mahindra who unvei led India's f i rst electr ic car “MahindraREVA”

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It is every shopper's dream - a car that can automatically drop you at your favourite store, go and park itself, and then come to meet you when you're done. The German car maker whose slogan 'Vorsprung durch Technik' translates into 'Leap ahead through technology' showed some amazing insights into this new venture during CES and Detroit Auto Show held in January 2013.For Audi, one technology with which it hopes to leap ahead is a local Wi-Fi hotspot and integrated 3G/4G for internet access for passengers while on the road. But the most impressive technology-led iniative for the company is still a way off: a self-parking car, or, as Audi calls it, Piloted Parking. It is i n c o r p o r a t e d t h i s t e c h n o l o g y i n AudiConnect vehicles with Pilot Parking and Pilot Driving. The idea behind it is rather simple: you exit your vehicle, pull out your smartphone, and click a button and the car drives itself off to a parking spot at a nearby garage. What at first sounds like a mixture between Knight Rider's KITT and something James Bond's Q might create is actually technically possible! Car firm Audi says its self driving

technology, revealed at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, could be commonplace in a decade.

The Pilot Parking feature is activated via Audi's iOS app. Audi engineer Annie Lien demonstrated the vehicle for us by first tapping the app's Pickup button on her iPhone. When the vehicle received the signal from the app, it automatically began to pull out of its parking space, following a predetermined path Audi setup using a series of sensors installed around the parking garage. A separate app displayed on an iPad showed us the vehicle's status as it rolled out of its spot and made its way around a corner to our location. As the car turned the corner, we could see its steering wheel move on its own, making small adjustments as it straightened itself out. When the Audi reached its final destination directly in front of us, it came to a stop. We then watched as the car pulled away, found its empty parking spot and backed itself between two other parked cars.

While Audi says the hardware used in the Pilot Parking concept is currently available for use in its vehicles, the software is still in its early development phases. Still, Audi says the Pilot Parking and Pilot Driving systems will hit the road within the decade, which means you may never have to search for a parking space at a crowded shopping mall or parking garage again. Just don't tell your valet.

The firm is among several, including Google, who are developing self driving cars. Audi is also developing anti collision technology so it could one day be used in a normal car park. Speaking of anti collision technology, Ford Debuts Fully Self-Parking Car, Collision-Avoidance Tech with Automated Steering.

In October 2013, Ford unveiled two impressive semi-autonomous research technologies at an event in Belgium. The first neat programming trick Ford revealed was a fully autonomous parking system, and the other was a collision-avoidance system that can actively steer around obstacles. Both feats are the result of Ford's participation in interactIVe (Accident Avoidance by Active Intervention of Intelligent Vehicles), a European think tank devoted to safety tech of the future.

The parking skills Ford showed off aren't breathtakingly tomorrowland—Audi showed off a similarly human-free self-parking car at this year's Consumer Electronics Show—but it is still a neat evolution of Ford's Active Park Assist setup, which buyers can have now. Active Park Assist is optional on several Ford models and can steer and throttle the car into perpendicular or parallel parking spaces; the driver modulates the brake and is prompted by the system to change between Drive and Reverse. Ford's experimental Fully Assisted Parking Aid, on the other hand, manages all of the vehicle's systems, from the throttle and the brake to the steering and gearchanges.

The Google driverless car is a project by Google that involves developing technology for autonomous cars. The software powering Google's cars is called Google Chauffeur. Lettering on the side of each car identifies it as a "self-driving car.

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Since the news of Rahul Dravid's retirement had aired during March 2012 in the news, there was something about in the air like a cold chilling mourning. "There was and is only one Rahul Dravid. There can be no other. I will miss Rahul in the dressing room and out in the middle," Tendulkar said. Test cricket's two most prolific batsmen, Tendulkar and Dravid together fashioned many of India's famous wins with crucial partnerships over the past one and a half decade. Talking about those partnerships, Tendulkar said, "I have shared the best moments with him. Our many century partnerships are testimony to the hours we spent together in the middle. For someone who has played 164 matches and over 13000 runs, no tribute can be enough."Now, Sachin Tendulkar supposedly the GOD of half a billion Indians declared that he will retire from Test Cricket. His retirement was expected by his fans but not so early. Dravid, who retired from the international cricket last year after amassing 13,288 runs in 164 Tests and another 10,889 in 344 one-day internationals, said it's very hard to arrive at a decision like this and Tendulkar must have known from his heart.Struggling with form for the last two years, the 40-year-old Tendulkar, who has scored a monumental 15,837 runs in 198 Tests at an average of 53.86, informed the BCCI about his decision to retire from Test cricket, putting an end to the intense speculation

Dravid said Tendulkar chose the perfect time to bid adieu to given that his last Test will be his 200th overall.

the game

"It's been a great career, a great opportunity for him and for the whole of India...these two matches to recognise what he has done. I think it's a great time for him to go, in a sense the 200th Test match. It's a great occasion for him playing in his 200th Test, probably in Mumbai and in front of his home crowd. It's fantastic for him," Dravid told ESPNCricinfo.

The most loved sport in India needs no introduction. Every person, despite of his or her age, has an opinion on this game. Really, the craze of cricket in India is dramatic. Every time India plays a match, people in India find some or the other way out of their busy routines to view the live action. In India, cricket is followed much like a religion and the cricketers cannot be rated less than God himself. India-Pakistan cricket matches are played with most aggression by not only the players but also the supporters, which makes it a personal rivalry between the two teams. Craze, Courage, Fantasy, Fear, Win... What do these words signify in their association with the world of cricket?

Craze to grab the accessories of the favorite cricketers, courage to postpone the important activities when one knows the load of work pending can prove fatal if not done in time, fear of losing the match when

six runs are required on the l a s t b a l l , f a n t a s y o f imagining oneself among the names in the world of cricket and 'lastly skipping the meals and praying for the last match win that can balance the series.

What more? Cricket is in our blood. We watch cricket six months in a year and talk about it for the next six Months. Have we ever bothered so much about any other sport? Have we ever given a thought to the fact that we compel a person to take interest in every bit of information on the day of match from reporting pitch c o n d i t i o n s t o t h e presentation? Keeping aside intellectual reasons for the time being, we will realize that so many cricketers have surpassed all possibilities for reasons. It is a mania a craze. For some people playing cricket is an obsession, it is a way of life, it is a passion. Others enjoy themselves watching cricket and the real fanatic have a passion to know c r i c k e t . P l a y i n g a n d watching do not seem to satisfy their quest for cricket.

Self-belief, the will to win, the fear and respect of the rivals-he has it all. Inside the stomach of some men smoulders a defiance that is abnormal, a will so powerful that no ordinary barometer can register it. We dream, Tendulkar does. Such is the legend of Sachin Tendulkar. The genius batsman and India's most famous sports star announced his retirement from cricket altogether on October 10th.The choice of Sachin Tendulkar to retire after playing his 200th Test was an unfortunate one; it reinforced his recent obsession with the statistical side of the g a m e . N e v e r t h e l e s s , Te n d u l k a r ' s fascination with milestones, which appeared to be the driving force in the latter part of his cricket life should only be a minor distraction from what he achieved in the bulk of his illustrious career.

Tendulkar burst on the scene as a breath of fresh air; supposedly a boy among men but in reality a master lording it over those who were hoping to teach him a lesson.

He played with a swashbuckling freedom that only the young who fear nothing can produce.

Where others saw danger, Tendulkar only sensed a scoring opportunity and I suspect it was this desire to dominate the bowling that attracted Sir Donald Bradman's attention. Bradman's affection for Tendulkar's batting was not surprising; a young, short batsman dominating muscular fast bowlers was enough to make anyone sit up and take notice. When Tendulkar achieved this feat on a temperate SCG pitch as a nineteen year-old it was exceptional but when repeated the performance on the lethal WACA ground surface it was other worldly. It was one thing for Tendulkar to dominate on his own surfaces but to achieve this euphoric state on pitches that were completely foreign to him and that had flummoxed players as good as Sunil Gavaskar on first meeting, was enough to convince the cricket world that here was a special talent.

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Over the years, Tendulkar dished out much punishment to Australian attacks. In addition to that exceptional Perth innings, people's favourites were his Test century in Chennai in 1998 and two exquisite One Day hundreds in the Sharjah heat later that same year.The Chennai century was admirable because of the preparation he put in to face Shane Warne and the way he then applied the lessons to beat the opposition's champion when the match was in the balance. This clash was Test cricket in all its glory; two champions meeting head-on with the one who prevailed guaranteeing his side victory.The two desert hundreds were admirable for their dominance and the fact that they were achieved when not only the game was on the line but also India's future in the tournament. The first century steered India into the final and the second delivered the trophy. His achievements are vast and god-like. He has been Man of the Match 13 times in Test matches and Man of the Series four times, out of them twice in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. The performances earned him respect from Australian cricket fans and players. Similarly he has been Man of the Match 60 times in One day International matches and Man of the Series 14 times.He is the leading run-scorer and century maker in Test and one-day international cricket. He is the first player to score a double century in Men's ODI cricket.

He also holds the world record for playing highest number of Test and ODI matches. Tendulkar is the only cricketer to accomplish the feat of scoring a hundred centuries in international cricket which includes 49 ODI and 51 Test centuries. He is also the only player to score fifty centuries in Test cricket, and the first to score fifty centuries in all international cricket combined. On 17 October 2008, when he surpassed Brian Lara's record for the most runs scored in Test cricket, he also became the first batsman to score 12,000, 13,000, 14,000 and 15,000 runs in that form of the game, having also been the third batsman and first Indian to pass 11,000 runs in Test cricket.He was also the first player to score 10,000 r u n s i n o n e - d a y internationals, and also the first player to cross every subsequent 1000-run mark that has been

crossed in ODI cricket history. On 24 February 2010, Tendulkar became the first man to score a double century (200*) in an ODI against South Africa. On 8 November 2011, Tendulkar became the first batsman to score 15,000 runs in Test Cricket.

Do you know who holds significant credit to sachin's initial training and success in cricket? His brother -Ajit Tendulkar. “Actually, I spotted his batting talent when I saw him playing in our colony and referred him to my coach Ramakant Achrekar,” said his brother Ajit in one of the earliest interviews of Sachin Tendulkar at his home. Sachin's childhood Guru & coach Mr. Ramakant Achrekar was grooming him for matches at all levels and was happy that his protégé had been chosen for the Indian under 19 team. He was instrumental in shifting Tendulkar from IES School (Bandra) to Shardashram Vidyamandir (English) in Dadar where he was the coach. Although Achrekar is credited for producing as many as six international cricketers, Tendulkar remains his most successful pupil. Ramakant Achrekar is distraught at the news of Sachin's retirement.

The venue for his momentous last match has been finalised. The MCA officials without going into too much detail, said: “After Tendulkar's request to play his 200th Test match on home soil, the BCCI has today decided to award the match to Wankhede.” The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officially awarded Tendulkar's 200th Test to his home ground Wankhede Stadium.

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The results were out, and chaos ensued. The exit

polls are out and the numbers were split right in the

middle. Fekuchand and Pappu Paanwala were at

loggerheads once again. Never before had this

happened in the history of India. All regional parties

were 'acquired' by the two camps, or were they?

In some bimbo building right in the middle of

Versova, a social activist had decided that she will

solve the national dilemma. She was tired of the

politics played and pitied the poor who had to

languish in the distant village of Navi Mumbai. She

was tired of all the talks and promises, and hence

she decided to do something about it. By the power

vested in her by none other than the JEJUS, she

exclaimed

First things first, she had to select a name for the

political party. Like always, she turned to the mirror

and asked “ Oh Jejus, please show me a sign, what

name should I choose for my political party?” and

like always, her eyes fell on the bountiful valley of

silicon. Desh Dharam was the answer. And hence

the DD Party or now fondly called as Double D party

was formed.

Without wasting much time, she sent a tweet to her

fellow ladies. Soon it was retweeted by Poonam

Pandey, Sheryln Chopra, Sambhavna Seth, Dolly

Bindra and also Veena Malik. Sadly Veena Malik

couldn't be a part since she had some 'B film'

commitment; also she being a Pakistani was

another problem.

Immediately SUBAH TAK news van reached at

Rakhi's Versova building and was the first one to

break this news. This was then seen by a jobless

engineer, the only English speaking, reading and

writing viewer of the channel clicked the breaking

news and immediately shared it with his 12312312

'friends' on Facebook. The image went viral, it

even garnered support from pages like Aap

Chutiye Hain and Second Post. Everyone

thought that this was the work of Faking News or

TVF Qtiyapa, till they saw Rakhi proclaiming on

national television that the news is true.

Next second she got calls from Mahesh's Butt

and other body parts for a new movie – Kamar 3.

Congratulatory messages flowed from various

well-wishers and fans like N.D. Tiwari, Abhishek

Manu Singhvi, Aman Verma, Bobby Darling, Raja

Chaudhari and other Small Boss contestants.

Bobby Darling wanted to join the party but sadly

they were out of forms.

Rakhi Sawant was now back in the limelight, she

even appeared on the coveted Frankly Speaking

with Arnab GoingNowhere. Arnab was humbled

by her heavy presence and for the first time on

national television, the viewers saw a silent

Arnab. This phenomenon was noted by the

officials of Limca Book of World Records and

later on by the Guinness Book too. After one

hour of the chat show, still nobody had any idea

about her political manifesto, party slogan but

she did unveil the party logo, two inverted

mountains.

Feku and Pappu were astonished; the channels

were no longer airing their fight. No incendiary

remarks by Feku, no incorrect statistics by

Pappu, 24/7 Rakhi was the flavor of the season.

They started holding Press conferences to

generate some news, but to no avail. Even the

Gujarat News and TOI were not interested in

what they had to say. Ramu Bhelwala was very

happy because after Gadkari, most of his food

used to go waste but now the News reporters

had started to eat his bhel.Feku and Pappu decided to call the Double D

party Headquarters. Despite the fellow bimbos'

suggesting her to join either party, Rakhi

decided to fly solo. Poonam Pandey and

Sambhavna Seth were reportedly angry with her

and called their 'Plastic Surgeon Expert' Mallika

Sherawat. Mallika Sherawat is a Feku loyalist

and wanted to join his party. She even sang the

birthday song for Feku on Subah Tak.

They got others to think of ideas to oust Rakhi from

their party. Dolly suggested throwing her off the roof,

but then Sherlyn Chopra protested that disposing

plastic improperly leads to global warming.

Since Sambhavna Seth doesn't know the meanings

of words beyond 5 letters, Dolly explained to her that

since Rakhi has too much plastic surgery, we just

can't dispose her in such a manner. Double D was

strong on its environment policy.

Feku called Mallika and she immediately agreed to

join his party, Pappu called Sambhavna Seth who

agreed to join him. Arvind Kejriwal on the other hand

tried calling Dolly Bindra, she was shortlisted

because she can shout out loud and they were

running short of 'women'. Arvind understood his

folly and promptly hung up at hello.

Mallika and Sambhavna were truly repulsed by the

fact that Feku and Pappu invited them to a 'no party'

party. No cocktails did rounds and it was one big

sausage fest of old rich men, something they were

searching for. Mallika got happy considering the fact

that she could start planning her retirement,

Sambhavna didn't get any takers, she was asked to

try in 'Bhojpuri areas' like Mumbai.

A disappointed Sambhavna returned to their party

headquarters, sobbing and thinking. It was a hard

time for her; especially since there was thinking

involved and showing cleavage and her waist didn't

help, the rickshawalahs were happy though. Rakhi

Sawant wanted to hug her with open arms but of

course there was some silicon interference.

Feku suddenly got an idea, can't beat the dumb

people, let's then join them. He immediately called

Party Headquarters and asked for Pappu. He said

“ See, these women have got what the people want

and they won't be able to actually run a country or

even act as if they are running one. Let's face it they

are here because they can't act”, he paused, waited

for a laugh from Pappu's side, then carried on –

He realizes the folly in his plan, while Mamata

talks bong, while the others could use a bong. He

throws away the rope, and calls up his trusted

GGG – Gujju Gujju outside Gujarat. They

decided that a few of them will take the plunge

and marry the women from Double D Party. They

got their NaMo phones out and started seducing

them via phones. They started mentioning their

assets (the money kind) and how close they

were to dying. To make the second part explicit,

they started spelling out their eating habits.

Finally each one took one from Double D party

and everybody parted amicably. They had one

last bong party, it was for the Bengali mother of

all Double D failures, Kisika Mitra, whose

whereabouts are largely unknown.

Rakhi Sawant married a 90 year old Jignes

'Jiggy' Patel and migrated to the U.S.A. That

explains the shutdown.

“All they want is to help the people, remember

the last time a woman did that Mamata

happened. So what I am ..” Pappu interrupts with

a howling laugh, Feku isn't surprised, “ Let's get

them to meet Mamata Banerwali and get is

sorted between them, she will surely tell them

how hard it is to run a govt” Pappu is still

laughing, Feku hangs up. Then he searched for a

rope to hang up.

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.5. Eye Contact: For a man, it can be tempting to look a beautiful woman up and down, and the more beautiful she is, the harder it is to concentrate on the conversation. Just remember, if she catches you staring at her chest when she's telling you how much her mom means to her, you'll look like a creep.

4. Be well groomed: Scraggly facial hair styles and even a hint of body odour will kill your chances with women. Women want their men to be well groomed. They want them to look and smell good all the time. That doesn't mean you necessarily have to be clean-shaven, but any facial hair you do have should be well maintained. Think about it: You judge them based on the way they look. Why wouldn't they do the same with you?

3. Ask her questions: When you're getting to know a woman you should do your best to make her comfortable. That means steering a conversation toward a subject she's comfortable talking about -- like her. Just about every woman likes to talk about herself. It's a subject on which she has a lot of expertise, after all. Asking her questions about her past and her favourite things will allow her to open up and feel comfortable, while simultaneously showing her that you're interested in more than just her looks.

2. Compliment the way she looks: So here's the thing: you want to give her a compliment, but you want it to seem sincere. Thus, you need something a little more original than, “You have incredible eyes.” Give this a shot: Compliment the way she looks in her outfit. Say something like, “You look great in that dress.” It's a great way of telling her she looks hot without rerunning the same old compliment and it also communicates that you're attracted to her in a way that, “Cool jacket!” does not.1. Be a Gentleman: Even though we are in the “women are equal” time period, still be respectful by opening the door, pulling out the chair, and/or paying for the date. Some guys ignore it thinking it might be cheesy in this modern day but trust us;

EVERY woman loves to be treated like that. Let her pay for the date if she insists, don't turn her down. It projects that you respect her and also that you're not a control freak.

5. Don't Ask Her out Via Text or Email: With this day and age, we have so much use of technology that the “easy button” is to simply send a text. Man-up by picking up the phone and asking her on the date. This shows courage and genuine interest. It can make her feel like you are looking for more than just a “good time”.

4. Don't Pre-Drink: This is not the way to calm anxiety before a date. Women don't usually like meeting a guy and finding out that he had to drink in order to get up the nerve to meet her. 3. NEVER expect her to get in your Car: Suggest that you meet her for the date in a place that you both agree on. Don't offer to pick her up. You know that you are safe, but she doesn't. If you two decide to move the date to another location, ask her how she'd like to get there. Let her lead in her comfort level and make her feel safe.

2. Don't be Afraid of the Silences: On every first date there may be what seems like awkward silences. If the conversation wanes for a moment or two, don't get nervous. Give her a moment to regroup and see if she comes up with something to talk about. No worries if she is quite. That doesn't mean she is not interested in you. She may just be shy. Take control of the conversation with some questions about her (Where are you from? Do you have siblings? How did you get started in your career?) Or share a story about your favorite restaurant in town. Take the opportunities to let her know you are interested in learning more about her.

1. Avoid topics that may make her uncomfortable: A guy can go from “normal” to “creepy” in no time at all if he starts talking about the wrong thing. As a man it's best not to bring up topics like sex, how much money you earn, or the fact that you are “really trustworthy and she shouldn't be worried about being alone with you”.

Those types of conversations, if brought up by you can turn a woman off and sometimes even make her fearful. Always remember that you don't know this person or what her personal experiences have been. You want to steer clear of becoming creepy-guy because that will insure no second date.

5. Be present. Show interest in your date and be an active listener. Don't let it be all about you. (If you talk non-stop when you're nervous, try to be aware of this and intentionally refocus the conversation on him.)

4. Dress smart. First impressions matter, yes, but so does comfort. Don't wear heels to a picnic date, for example. Pick an outfit that makes you feel great, look great, doesn't reveal too much and is age-appropriate.

3. Show respect. Show up on time, be polite to the waitstaff, and give your date your undivided attention. (Don't worry. If you don't hit it off, you don't have to date him again. But while you're on the date, show off your social etiquette skills.)

2. Be decisive. Hemming and hawing all night — “I don't know, what do you think? What do you want to do? It's your call.” — isn't attractive. If your date gives you options, pick one.

1. Relax. Don't put pressure on yourself to be witty, smart or alluring. Don't get caught up in the version of yourself you wish you were. He wants to date the real you. Also if something feels awkward, if you wish you could take back something you said, or if your mind just went blank and you can't remember your mom's name, speak up. By acknowledging that your brain just failed you, you'll be breaking the ice and making him more comfortable, too.

5. Don't drink too much. You may feel like you're funnier, more charming, and better looking when you've had a little bit to drink. But you're not. Don't hide behind a cocktail glass.

4. Don't quit too soon. Sometimes it's love at first sight. Sometimes it's a slow build. First impressions aren't always right, so make sure you're giving the guy a fair shake. That said, if your instincts are all screaming "no," don't ignore them.

3. Don't talk about past relationships. This is a big no-no. If your last boyfriend is all you can think to talk about on a date, perhaps you're not quite ready for dating yet. Take time to get over the last relationship before embarking on the next one.

2. Pay attention. If you look in your phone often or answer calls during conversation, however cool he may act it is a major turn-off for men. Pay attention to what he is saying.

1. Don't be too serious. Yes, you need to talk about serious topics when you're dating, but on the first date it's important to keep the conversation pleasant and positive. Ask about hobbies and passions rather than taboo subjects like religion, politics, or money. Keep a sense of humour about the awkwardness of first dates — he'll definitely sympathize!

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The city may be awash with parties in

iconic spots like Sugarloaf Mountain

and the Lagoa, but there's only one

place for the Rio New Year debutante:

Copacabana Beach. The kiosks lining

the sand offer expensive, all-you-can-

drink tickets (and some of the best

seats in the house), or grab a caipirinha

from the street, meld in with the two

million-odd people dressed in white

(peace), yellow (prosperity) or red (take

a lucky guess; this is Rio) filling the

beach from late-afternoon and wait for

the show. The musical line up is always

a fairly well-guarded secret until closer

to the day, but expect a big Brazilian

star, Carnival samba school and an

international DJ to grace the stage,

whilst midnight's 15-minute firework

display fired from barges out at sea is

never short of spectacular. Oh, and it

invariably rains, but nobody seems to

care.

Could there be a more timeless

backdrop to New Year's Eve than the

colourful onion domes of St. Basil's

Cathedral? If you are planning on

seeing in 2013 in Red Square, get there

as early as you can. In previous years

the police have closed the square once

they have felt that it has become too

crowded.Moscow is also home to

many people who have become

famous in various branches of

culture,science ,sports,etc.For many

others not borne in Moscow,the city is

also a place for realising their ideas,

business ventures and political

careers.Many current politicians in

leading positions and key figures from

the international political and economy

scene have recieved and education in

Moscow.

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The New Year's Eve fireworks are always

spectacular, with hundreds of thousands of

people flocking to the London Eye to watch them.

But this year London is not only gearing up for the

Olympics, but also for the celebrations of Queen

Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, and so the city is

getting all dressed up for the big day. On New

Year's Day, the celebrations will kick off with a 3-

hour parade featuring marching bands, 10,000

performers representing 20 countries worldwide,

and concerts.

Every year hundreds of thousands of people visit Las

Vegas in New Year's Eve, so it's no wonder nightlife

operators plan the events months in advance.

Venues and hotels secure huge headliners that spice

up the last night, and charge an average cover of

$150, which generally includes a two- or three-hour

open bar and a midnight toast. Add the traditional

gambling, wild bashes, gorgeous pyrotechnics

shows, the Bellagio's dancing fountains and overall

party ambiance and you have one of the world's best

NYE celebrations.

The City of Lights offers plenty of options for those

lucky enough to greet the New Year there. Most

Parisians spend the last night of the year with their

families—but after midnight, the city becomes

alive with celebrations. However, those who want

to get a close-up view of the action head to the

Champs-Elysees and the area surrounding the

Eiffel Tower to see the magical fireworks displays.

Clubs, restaurants and entertainment venues put

on their best dresses to welcome the New Year,

most of them staying open until the wee hours.

This package holiday idyll is probably not one of the

top tier New Year's Eve destinations but just a few

years ago Macedo's Pirotecnia got it into the

Guinness Book of Records. The achievement? The

largest firework display in the world. Fireworks are

set off from about 50 posts, lighting up the skies

over Funchal for about ten minutes.

Times Square is another New Year's Eve

destination that on the must-do list, worth taking

flights to New York for. One million people fill the

square from early afternoon waiting for the Ball to

descend. The best vantage points are along

Broadway (43rd Street to 50th Street), Seventh

Avenue and north to 59th Street. Ahead of the big

day, you can add your wishes for 2014 online or in

person and your wish will be part of the confetti.

Celebrations begin at 6 p.m. with the lighting and

rising of the NYE Ball, followed by several musical

performances (Pitbull, Hot Chelle Rae, Justin

Bieber, Lady Gaga and more will keep partiers

going this year), and finally the countdown. After

midnight, parties continue with open bars, music

and dancing till well after 2 a.m.

Sydney is the world's first big city to greet the New

Year. The fun starts at 6 p.m. with an aerial and

water show at Sydney Harbour, followed by the

“Acknowledgement of Country” event, a smoking

ceremony from Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Islander vessels to cleanse the harbor of negative

spirits. The 8-minute Family Fireworks are

designed for kids and are a prelude to the

impressive fireworks display to follow at midnight,

followed by thousands of people both live and on TV.

The most spectacular part of the celebrations is

when dozens of vessels switch on their lights and

begin the “Harbour of Light Parade”.

Wrap up the year in one of the last places to bid

goodbye to 2014. Hawaii offers dozens of

activities, gorgeous beaches and beautiful

landscapes, aside from the traditional midnight

fireworks. Cruises, restaurants, and hotels have

special packages for that night, with open bars,

dance parties and activities for the whole family.

The great thing about spending New Year's in

Hawaii is that whether you want to spend the night in

a booming club or away from it all in a remote

location, you're sure to find what you're looking for.

A street party including DJ's, outdoor bars, giant

screens and fireworks are only the beginning of a

four-day festival to mark the beginning of the new

year—Edinburgh's famous Hogmanay. Expect

everything from performances, traditional Scottish

music, and dance lessons, to the Queensferry

Loony Dook annual splash in the freezing River

Forth, candlelit concerts in St Gile's Cathedral, and

the New Year Games.

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