Anjali you’re my best best partnership Sachin Tendulkar to Wife Anjali

Sachin Tendulkar has had several partnerships cricket through his 24-year career . That he loves the most in his life, however , the “partnership” with his wife. Emotional Anjali Tendulkar thanked for keeping by throughtout her career ended at Wankhede with his 200th test on Saturday. ” The best thing that happened to me in 1990 when I met my wife Anjali . They were the most wonderful years ,” he said .
“Being a doctor, he had a great career ahead of her. She told me when we wanted to have a family that I should concentrate on cricket and will take care of everything. Thank you for being there. You are the best partnership I ‘ve had in my life. “ Anjali had tears in his eyes when Tendulkar made ​​his speech as a packed Wankhede cheered his every word . The Little Master then thanked her parents for support too . ” My in-laws were loving and caring . It is so important to have a strong family. They allowed me to marry Anjali , thank you so much, ” he said . Tendulkar – who played his 200th and final test before the home fans , began his speech by thanking his parents, siblings and his first coach before a solemn promise to his children he has to do for all the lost time and be there for Arjun (14) and Sara (16). ( Read the speech here). Not known to be emotional , tears Tendulkar brought tears to the eyes of almost everyone present . Previously, Anjali said she expected her husband to manage his emotions , as he has done throughout his career. ” Sachin is really good at hiding his emotions he has never shown that it is facing pressure Even at home , he does not show his emotions,” she said (Read : . . . Impossible to imagine cricket without Sachin , says Anjali ) Courtesy : http://9cric.com/anjali-youre-my-best-best-partnership-sachin-tendulkar-to-wife-anjali/Image: flickr.com
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Indian mothers give up their dreams for their children


New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) An overwhelming 77 percent of Indian mothers stopped pursuing their dreams after their first child was born, even though 68 percent said they still desired to chase their dreams, a survey has revealed. "What Moms Want" was conducted by P&G Thank You on the occasion of Mother's Day, which is on May 12. It surveyed over 500 mothers in the age bracket of 25-45 years and over 600 children between 18 to 45 years in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Lucknow. "A total of 73 percent of mothers in Delhi admitted that they stopped chasing their dreams after the birth of their child; the figure was the highest in Hyderabad at 94 percent," said the survey. A whopping 91 percent of the mothers in Delhi said that they would like it if their children fulfilled their dreams. Again, this figure was the highest in Hyderabad at 100 percent, followed by Mumbai at 95 percent. At 36 percent, which is the highest among all the other cities, mothers in Delhi admitted that they would like to have a career while being a mother. As far as children were concerned, 90 percent said that they motivated their mother to pursue their dreams, and 95 percent of them said they would like their mothers to take better care of themselves. Source: News Track India
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Life all about striking right balance, says Shilpa Shetty

MUMBAI:She is in a comfortable space - balancing her life as a wife, mother, celebrity and businesswoman. Shilpa Shetty, who is returning to showbiz as a judge of dance reality show "Nach Baliye 5", says so far, she is handling her roles well. Shilpa gave birth to her first child - son Viaan Raj Kundra - in May this year. Is it not tough to leave the little one behind for her shoots? "It's very hard. But life has to move on. I guess life's like that... it's all about striking the right balance," Shilpa said here during the launch of dance reality show "Nach Baliye 5". "I shoot for one day in a week for 'Nach Baliye', and that is also when he comes to the sets. All other meetings and appointments and jobs are adjusted according to his timings. He is nearly seven months now, so I am enjoying it (motherhood)," Shilpa added. The 37-year-old, who had put on post-pregnancy weight, seems to be almost in perfect shape now. Dressed in chic, black shimmer palazzo pants and a trendy cream-coloured top, she used a front bow around her stomach as the perfect camouflage for any extra pounds. Nevertheless, she looked quite charming. Shilpa is looking forward to judge "Nach Baliye 5", which features 11 celebrity couples. She is especially impressed by TV actress Smita Bansal, who delivered a girl in August this year. "What are you asking me? Ask Smita Bansal! She is a perfect example... she is a different level of striking a balance. It's been just a bit over three months that she has delivered, and here she is," said Shilpa, who is enjoying her comeback in front of the camera. On the judges' panel of "Nach Baliye 5", she will be joined by director Sajid Khan and choreographer Terence Lewis. "It feels great to be back to work. I like the medium of television and I am happy that I can now meet my audience through 'Nach Baliye'," Shilpa said. "We have shot one episode, and we had great fun. Sajid creates a laugh riot on the sets, he is so entertaining, and Terence is so sweet. There is a lot of positive energy on the set and I can say with confidence that this will be the best season of 'Nach Baliye'," she said. Shilpa was previously seen on the small screen as a judge on dance reality shows "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 1" and "Zara Nachke Dikha 2". She had also hosted the first season of "Bigg Boss". Source: Punjab News LineImage: flickr.com
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President greets people on Durga Puja


New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee greeted  people on Durga  Puja  Monday  &  asked them to pray to Goddess Durga for peace, happiness and prosperity. In a message of greetings to the people, Mukherjee said: "The festival of Durga Puja marks the victory of good over evil. It is the celebration of shakti (power) and bhakti (devotion) and symbolises our inner struggle to rise to higher levels of consciousness. This is a festival in which every household brims with worship and merriment." "Let us pray to mother Durga, who epitomises female dynamism, that she guides us in the path of righteousness and blesses our land with peace, happiness and prosperity," said Mukherjee. The message added: "May this festival strengthen bonds of brotherhood and may Goddess Durga shower her blessings on all our people for years to come." President Mukherjee is celebrating Durga Puja at his ancestral home in Mirati village in West Bengal. Source: News Track IndiaDurgapuja : Bengali's Favourite Festival: Durga Puja is performed during the autumn season every year. For the Hindus, it is the greatest festival. The puja is held for  the three consecutive days :  the Saptami, the Astami and the Navami and the fourth day, the Dashami, the image is immersed in the water of a tank or a river. Sindur khela(vermilion play) is a major event of Dashami. Married women apply vermilion to each other and greet each other with sweets. It is in the evening when the image of Goddess Durga is immersed in the water. Bengalis greet each other with Bijoya Greetings and men follow the customary 'Kola-Kuli' (embracing each other). Durga Puja is a festival that the Bengalis celebrate without religious inhibitions. It is more of a socio-cultural celebration that tends to renew kinship with friends and relatives. The image is worshipped along with those of other deities like Lakshmi, Saraswati, Ganesha and Kartikeya. The frame, on which the said images are installed, contains also the image of Asura (demon) and the lion, the vehicle of Goddess Durga. There is also a rat at the feet of Ganesha. There is a Chal-Chitra which is a circular canvas of mat containing paintings of heavenly scenes placed at the back of the idols. The entire frame of the Gods and Goddesses is placed on a raised platform of altar made of wooden plunks. The Mandap is decorated savilion with beautiful illumination. Every evening, the priest performs aarati or greets the Goddess by waiving lamps and incense in accompaniment of the beating of drums, while the puja (worship) is held. During this great festival, the Hindus buy new clothes for their near and dear ones. they  want to forget their past differences with their rivals or enemies. After the immersion, on the occasion of Vijaya Dashami, the Hindus embrace one another as a token of love and affection, and distribute sweets among all. Durga Puja is now-a-days more a festival than a religious rite. Sometimes the non-Hindus are also found to participate in the festival as a social gesture. Durga Puja is more popular in Bengal. It is performed with more pomp and grandeur there than in any other state of India. People from neighbouring states come to Kolkata during the time, in order to witness the attractive Puja pavilion. Durga Puja is also held at Delhi, Mumbai, chennai and other important cities and towns of India, and also the villages. Durga Puja was first performed in Bengal by a Zaminder (Landlord). Then it came to be popular with the introduction of the Sarvojanin pujas performed with the joint effort of about twelve Zaminders; and hence it is called Barwari (twelve years or friends). Now-a-days, Durga Puja is also held at London and New York, where the Indians perform the puja every year. Mother Goddess Durga is considered as the most powerful Goddess who is the bestower of strength, prosperity and all the best gifts in life. So the devotees pray to Her for various boons. She killed the demon king Mahishasura who had been troubling the Gods and Goddesses and occupied Indra's throne in heaven. So the Gods and Goddesses also worship the great Goddess Durga. She is also known as Mahisasuramardini. The legend is incorporated inSri Sri Chandi, a chapter in the Markandeya Purana composed by sage Markandeya. Source: BengalMediaImage: flickr.com
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Brand USA promotes tourism in Indian market

New Delhi: Brand USA, the new tourism marketing entity responsible for promoting the United States to world visitors, organised its first-ever travel mission from September 9-14 in India. The mission consisted
of 50 delegates representing 35 US destinations and companies who visited New Delhi and
Mumbai. Earlier, this mission was organised by the US Travel Association, making this the sixth travel trade mission from the United States to promote tourism in the Indian market. The agenda of the USLas Vegas Strip in HDR
delegates was to meet travel agents, airline representative, tour operators, and the travel trade media.
Brand USA’s objective in-market is to rekindle the holidaymakers’ love affair with America – reclaiming the USA’s share of the market and positioning the country as a diverse destination with nearly limitless Niagara Falls at night
opportunities and experiences. By highlighting the country as a fresh and unexpected destination, Brand white house
USA’s intention is was to promote the US as the world’s leading tourism destination. “With President Obama recognising tourism as an important sector of the US economy, we are hopeful of maximizing our
nation’s potential as a leading tourist destination for Indian travelers,” says Caroline Beteta, interim CEO 
and Chair-Elect of Brand USA. The United States welcomed a record 62 million international visitors in 2011, 2.5 million more than the year before. According to the US Department of Commerce, 663,000
Indians visited the United States in 2011, ranking the country 12 in the world in terms of arrivals. HoweverYellowstone 01
in 2011, Indians ranked 10th in the world in terms of spending, and spent a record-breaking $4.4 billion -
an increase of nearly 10% when compared to 2010. “India is one of the key markets for us with theAutumn at Denali National Park
number of Indians traveling to the United States growing from 309,000 in 2004 to 660,000 in 2011 - an Golden Gate Bridge
impressive 115% growth in travel during that  time. We are hopeful of generating nearly 1.3 million arrivals
from India in 2016 and by bringing this largest ever delegation of US travel representatives, shows our commitment towards achieving this goal,” adds Paul Cerula, Chief Business Development Officer, Brand USA. Source: Financial Express
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Switzerland–Heaven on Earth

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Switzerland, which is known as a heart of Europe, is a dream destination for newly married couples. The day in the lap of nature becomes a memorable moment for the honeymoon couples. The mountains covered with the white snow, wonderful scenes of nature, lush greenery all around and calm lakes makes this land more romantic. You can enjoy the romance as well as adventure in the city. The country of Europe is enriched with beauty, culture, traditions and peaceful environment. This is the reason this place is the first choice for the tourists every year. From March to May, the Switzerland has a spring season and the beauty of nature in this season not give a cool feeling to eyes but to heart also. If you want to enjoy your summer vacations or you want some remarkable moments with your partner, you should not miss the opportunity to visit this country. The land is known as heaven on the earth. Switzerland is also known as the country of lakes. The reason for this because most of the big cities are developed near the bank of lake and many cities is named on the name of lakes. Not only for the beauty the Switzerland also famous for the chocolates and gold coins. Switzerland is the best for every facility. The transport facilities are the wonderful and convenient in the Switzerland. If you want to travel any city of the Switzerland, you can get easy transport mediums like rail, bus and flight. The public transport facility is so easy and friendly that you feel the luxury comfort in the public transport. The months of June to September are the best to visit in Switzerland, but if you want to avoid crowd then month of May is the best time to visit this country. The direct flights are available from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Goya and Pune. The currency rate in Switzerland is 1 Swiss Franck= 50.86122 rupees according to Indian currency. Relation with Bollywood: Due to its beauty and lush greenery, this destination is famous in the Bollywood industry. You can see the wonder of natural beauty of Switzerland in many of the Bollywood movies of Yashraj Banner. The showman Raj Kapoor was the first person who had launched the Switzerland in Bollywood in movie ‘Sangam’, after that Switzerland become part and parcel of Bollywood movies. Some of the movies who were shot in Switzerland are: ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’, ‘Hero No. 1’, ‘Chori Chori Chupke Chupke’, ‘Dhadkan’, ‘Biwi No. 1’, ‘Kabhi Kushi Kabhi Gham’ and ‘Mujh Se Dosti Karoge’. To give an honor to film maker Yash Chopra and to see his love for Switzerland, the Switzerland Railway has launched a train with the name of Yash Chopra. The train named ‘Yash Chopra Train’ was launched at Jungfrau railway station. This is the same stations where the songs ‘Tu mere samne’ for movie ‘Dar’ and ‘Zara Sa Zoom Loon Main’ for movie ‘Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge’ were shot. Yash Chopra has given an honor of ambassador for Interlaken. He is the first Indian who has got this honor. In Switzerland, there is one hotel, which is given a name of Yash Chopra. This is the great honor from the side of Switzerland to Bollywood and Yash Chopra.  Source: Medley NewsImage: flickr.com
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Kashmir stay is fulfillment of a family dream: SRK

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KASHMIR: Hoping   that  his  stay  would   encourage  others  to   makes  films  in  Kashmir, Shah Rukh 
Shah Rukh & FamliyKhan Thursday said he had never felt "this kind of happiness in life before". Addressing a crowded press conference here, Shah Rukh, who ended his shooting in Kashmir for Yash Chopra's untitled directorial venture, said: "Naturally, people who hear me would like to come here either to make a movie or to simply see the beauty of the place. I never felt this kind of happiness in life before. I do not know what exactly it was." The actor found himself playing real life crowd controller at his press interaction here where most of the people had turned out to have a glimpse of their favourite superstar rather than listen to his views. Dressed formally to attend his first media interaction at Hotel Lalit Palace overlooking the Dal Lake in Srinagar, Shah Rukh had to get up from his chair to maintain order so that he could hear questions posed by media persons. Even though attendance at the much awaited media interaction was by invitation, many people, who were not even remotely connected with the press, managed to enter SRK's media briefing. The 46-year-old said his first experience with Kashmir had been so rewarding that he would be talking about it to his family and friends for  the next 15 days. Asked whether his visit would give a fillip to Kashmir as a Bollywood destination inKashmiri Houseboat
future, SRK said: "I am not such a big person that others would follow me, but I have shot films in Switzerland, Mauritius, London and other places and the beauty of Kashmir is definitely unmatched by any other place. Inshallah, other filmmakers will come here to shoot their films in future." After shooting for Yash Chopra's untitled film in famous tourist spots Pahalgam and north Gulmarg, SRK is scheduled to fly back to Mumbai Thursday. He was sad that his stay in the Valley has come to an end. "It was always my father's dream to take me to Kashmir because his grandmother belonged to this place. Although I could not come here in his lifetime, yet making it finally to Kashmir has been the fulfilment of a family dream. I am happy it has been finally realised," he said. Asked about Kashmir being portrayed in a certain mannerKashmir,,,,,
especially since violence broke out here, he said: "Different people have different ideas. Films are just the reflection of a society and it depends on a storyteller what kind of story he wants to tell. For example, I am presently here shooting for a love story." About the negative portrayal of Muslims in the West, SRK said: "We should not get into a negative attitude. I think all of us must explain to others that what some of us might be doing by way of violence has nothing to do with our religion." Commenting upon his larger than life stature in the Indian film industry, he said: "God has always been very kind to me and everybody has been nice to me." The film also features Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma and is scheduled for a Nov 13 release. The first teaser of the film has already hit the theatres. Image Flickr: Link1, Link2, Link3, Source: Punjab News
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India travelers still prefer Thailand

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Bikya Masr, BANGKOK: Thailand remained the top travel spot for India tourists last year with some 900,000 Indians arriving in the Southeast Asian country, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said in a statement. According to their figures, a record 917,832 Indians were received in 2011, a 16 percent jump over the 791,185 handled in 2010. In the first quarter of this year, 210,722 Indians traveled to the country, a 1.64 percent hike over the same period last year. Sethaphan Buddhani, director of the authority in Mumbai, said, “we have achieved this consistent growth due to our result-oriented marketing strategies that are matched with performance indicators. We are also grateful to the Indian travel trade, which has been actively supporting our initiatives through joint promotions that showcase Thailand as a value-for-money destination.” According to Buddhani, TAT’s ongoing efforts to tap the Indian market include educating travel consultants, tour operators, wedding planners and media about new attractions and products, through various ground-based marketing activities incorporating workshops, seminars and educational tours. These activities are augmented by exhibitions, joint promotions, and mass communication through a range of outdoor, print, electronic and online media. Buddhani added that “we realized the need to tap niche segments as the Indian market has matured over a period of time. As a result, we now tap niche segments such as golf, luxury holidays, weddings, medical, and Bollywood tourism. Source: Bikya MasrImage: flickr.com
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Tea for health and wellness

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Is milk-based tea good or bad for health? What about the green teas, especially the branded ones, which are coming into the market? What must one look for in green tea before using it? A cup of chai is extremely invigorating. According to the average Indian, it is the antidote to everything! Be it a headache, mild fever, a break from work or a meeting with friends; a hot cuppa chai is the first thing that crosses one’s mind. Yet, the beneficial effects of tea are overlooked to the point of being absolutely ignored. Legend has it that, in the Ramayana, the ‘sanjeevani’ plant that Lord Hanuman brought for the sake of Lakshmana was actually a tea plant. Given its health benefits, it was strong enough to revive the unconscious Lakshmana.Milk in itself could cause phlegm, leading to congestion. Hence, it is good to add tea to your milk. The antioxidants in tea help a lot. If it is masala tea, then it could be even more helpful to your health. Add ginger, mint and even cardamom to it. Mint and cardamom are known Green tea
to cool the body. Ginger has phlegm-fighting properties as well. Together, they contain antioxidants that boost immunity and battle phlegm-causing properties of milk. Basically, tea, with or without milk, is extremely healthy. Do remember that the main unhealthy element in your tea is the sugar. Don’t worry, there are alternatives! Replace the white refined sugar with jaggery, honey or stevia, a natural sweetener. This way, your tea will be a cup of health! Among the multifarious teas available, Green tea is the latestGreen Tealosing  mantra for weight. Tea is an infusion made by steeping processed leaves, buds or twigs of the tea bush, camelia sinensis, in hot water for several minutes. The four basic true types are: black tea, oolong tea, green tea and white tea. The term ‘herbal tea’ usually refers to tisane of fruit or herbs that contain camelia sinensis. In India, we normally use black tea leaves. But with the increasing popularity of various kinds of teas, many people have started switching to green tea or white tea. White tea, least processed, is made out of the buds of the leaves. This means that most of its health properties are preserved.
Likewise, various processes during the preparation of green tea maintain the health benefits, such as antioxidants. Of course, the best kind of tea is organic – no matter what type it is. People often confuse herbal infusions with teas. Herbal infusions are also healthy and full of antioxidants, but they do not contain any tea leaves. For instance, peppermint infusion contains peppermint leaves with other spices, but zero tea leaves. Therefore, herbal infusions are caffeine-free. On the other hand, teas can be infused with various flavours. For instance, peppermint tea is tea infused with peppermint leaves. Green tea is most commonly infused with various flavours such as chamomile, ginseng, honey, berries, fruits and the list is endless. There are further twists to teas now; there are also different flavours, such as mint tea, lemon tea, tulsi tea and even those with various fruit flavours. Be it peach, orange, strawberry, black currant or apple – teas are available in a host of varieties! Fruit flavoured teas are a rich source of antioxidants. They are low in caffeine and usually contain no sugar. Fruit flavoured teas are best when they are fused with spices such as clove, cinnamon or ginger. Given the health and wellness benefits of tea, here are different ways to enjoy your cuppa. You get tea bags of every possible flavour. These are also easy to carry on the go. Simply dip them in hot water and your piping hot infused teas are ready. Hot chai is already everyone’s favourite as well. Another fun way to have tea is to have it chilled or iced. Sweeten these with stevia to make it all the more tasty and healthy. (The writer is a Mumbai based nutritionist, obesity and health consultant), Image Flickr: Link1, Link2, Link3, Link4, Image Link Photobucket Source: The Hans India
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Japanese Trends in India

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Go to two to three decades back, and sing the song of Raj Kapoor, ‘Mera Joota Hai Japani….’. Yes friends, the fashion of Japan is growing in India at high extent. Not only is this song but there so many other items that indicate the growing fashion of Japan in India. From the food to culture both the countries are providing the good services to each other. From both countries, many people are trying their best to grow this mixed culture. In India, many of the metro cities, we can find Japanese food and fashion. Many of the designers have display a show under the banner of Cross Cultural Exchange in Mumbai. According to a designer, the fashion trends of Japan are appreciated most at high level. Not only Japanese food but pop music and fashion is also very much liked by Indians. Not only Indians, but other countries are also attracted towards the fashion trends of Japan. What is the reason that people are attracted toward the fashion trends of Japan? Some of the designers have opinion that it is very easy to wear the fabrics and costumes of Japan. A person feels comfortable by wearing the Japanese costumes. Anuj Jodhani, who is running an organization for promoting the art and culture of Japan in India, has opinion that Indians has developed the taste in Japanese food. The opening of Japanese restaurants in Delhi, Mumbai and other cities are indicating this fact as a true opinion. It is noticed that Indians are attracted towards art and culture of Japanese from last four to five years. Japanese food has earned a good market as compare to Japanese fashion. The fact is surprising that there are so many similarities between art and culture of Japan and India. Even you can find the similarities between the values and principles. For example it is also the culture of Japanese to put off their shoe before entering in house and do the prayer before taking meals. One of the designers have a view that those who were fond of western culture now also agreed that Japan has a rich and sound culture and art. Every art and culture has some meaning in Japan. Japanese fashion if going popular in entire world. In Delhi and Mumbai people are very aware about their health. They want to consume low calorie food, which can fit them healthy and make them active for full day. The low calorie Japanese diet is becoming a choice of people residing in Delhi and Mumbai. Some of the Japanese food that is becoming the choice of Indians is: Sushi: Sushi is a combination of fish and rice which is sour in taste. The food is considered as low in fat and high in protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. Simmered Tempura: This dish is served on rice and prepared with eggs. Tamogoyaki: The dish is rolled omelets prepared with eggs. Stuffed Mushrooms: This dish is used as snacks. Shiratama Dessert: Chewy dumplings made from rice flour and flavored with fruits and jams. Source; Medley NewsImage: flickr.com
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