My Early Experience with my writing carrier. Some pleasant memories of my childhood days and my most valuable moments with my mentor, world renowned evangelist and writer and hymn writer M C Cherian Sir of Madurai. Please read on..
Some of the co- writer's write-ups put my memory back to my school days, Yes, it happened when I was in my 6th or 7th grade.
I was an avid reader and whatever comes to hand, I read. Newspapers, weeklies, magazines and books were my favorites. In our village (Valanjavttom, near Thiruvalla, Kerala) there was a library Called Gandhiji Smaaraka (memorial) Library, I was a regular visitor and borrower of books from this library. I read many of the books novels short stories and poems of many major writers of the Malayalam language.
Malayalam newspaper's Kathukal (letters) column attracted me a lot and I started sending letters to this column. Immediately after sending letters to the newspapers I eagerly wait for the next day's paper to see my letters, but nothing published, again I send nothing published. This continued for few days without any result. Days and months passed I could not find any result. I was really frustrated at that but my passion for newspapers and writings did not stop me there, instead with more care I prepared letters and send. One fine morning as usual when I picked up the daily I found my letter printed with my name. I was overjoyed by seeing my name in print that too in one of the major and famous publication called Malayala Manorama. (The largest circulated Malayalam daily in Kerala and also the leading and largest circulated vernacular daily in India). www.manoramaonline.com
Though after a good number of rejections, the printed letter made me so happy and it made me to write more. Again I jotted down many things in my note books under the headings short stories, mini stories, poems and prose etc.
About that time I heard about a Christian magazine called "Suviseshakan" (Evangelist) published by a well known evangelist from Madurai (Tamil Nadu State). I thought of sending some of my writings to that magazine and I picked up some of the jottings from my note book and copied it in a paper and send it to the Editor. A week later I received a letter from the editor saying, 'the story which you send is good and will publish it in one of the coming issues, but the song is not up to the mark but don't give up, write more ok!! Reading the editor's letter I could not control myself, with joy I jumped up and down. My first story is going to see the light of the day, that too in M E Cherian Sir's Magazine. (A word about M E Cherian, lovingly known or called as M E C or Cherian Sir. (Before becoming an evangelist he was a high school teacher, so most of the people called him Cherian Sir). Later he become a well known Christian preacher, teacher, song writer and a poet in the Malayalam language. A good number of his Christian melodies are sung by the Malayalee (Keralaites) Christians in their congregations in worships as well as at other occasions all over the world. He published many books on spiritual subjects).
This small but great incident in my life encouraged me much. This made me to write more. Again I send another article, story and a song to Cherian Sir. With in a short span I received his reply saying, 'Your article and story I will publish it in one of the coming issues after a few corrections. It seems you are more talented in writing articles, think on that line and do write more. May God bless." This note of MEC, I read again and again. There was no limit for my happiness.
A few months later I came to know about MEC's arrival to Kumbanad (A Christian convention centre in Kerala) for the annual convention of Brethren Assemblies, as a preacher. This yearly convention takes place on December last week and goes on to January first week. Every year my parents used to attend these annual conventions. I was so eager to meet Cherian Sir and I expressed this desire to my Dad and he agreed at once. The day came, with my parents I went for the meetings at the centre. We met MEC and my Dad introduced me to Cherian Sir. He recognized the little writer and with much joy he greeted me. I expressed my heartfelt thanks to MEC for his encouragement.
Immediately he took a copy of the current issue of Suviseshakan (January) and handed over to me and said, "one of your articles is published in this issue" then he patted on my shoulder and encouraged me. The loving touch of that famous personality and those joyous moments I can't forget in my life. This was the beginning of my writing life.
How I procured my pen name "Ariel"? There is a story behind it. This knol is a narration of that small incident happened in my life years back. That paved a way to stick with that name as my byline.
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First, let me say few words about what prompted me to write this content. Yes, just after posting my previous content, "what is there in a name" Read more here: I just started thinking about my own words, "Yes, next time when this question arises, "What's there in a name? Think of it, you will definitely find a lot in it". Those words echoed in my mind and I just thought of my own name "Ariel" and myself: Yes, there is a big story hidden behind it. Let me narrate that in short:
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If my memory is not wrong, it was, when I was studying in the seventh standard; our English class teacher (Susan Mathew) started taking a lesson from an English prose. Shakespeare's famous drama "The Tempest" (Read the summary of the story here was the lesson for that day. Ms. Susan Mathews explained the story's summary and it was so interesting that everyone eagerly listened to it. Later she asked the first bench row to read out the lesson, each of us got different character to read, and very interestingly, I got the part of an interesting character called 'Ariel' the good spirit. The session was so interesting and all of us played our part well. Later when the class was over, everyone started calling me 'Ariel'. Since the character, Ariel was an important role to play in the drama 'Tempest.' I too liked calling myself Ariel, slowly the name became famous in our school and everyone started talking about it, and the people around me called 'Ariel Philip'. Thus, born a new person by name 'Ariel Philip'.
From the very young age, I used to write articles, stories, songs and poems in Christian weeklies and magazines. For more on this line about me please visit my content titled "My Early Experience with My Writings" at the following links: Here and Here I used my original name 'Philip Verghese' as my byline in my early writings. Few years later, after completing my high school education, I started sending letters, stories and articles to the secular publications in the new name 'Ariel Philip, Valanjavattom' and many of my writings published in the newspapers, Children's magazines and weeklies. My first writing (a letter to the editor) with that name, got published in one of the most prestigious publication in India, "The Malayalamanorama" daily newspaper (The largest circulated daily-now it is the largest circulated regional language daily in India). In addition, many of my articles and stories published in their children's magazine called 'Balarama', which is popular among the Malayalam speaking children. Later in the Malayalamanorama newspaper's youth page "Yuvatharangam" I was a regular contributor with that pen name ‘Ariel Philip’
Years went by and in connection with my further studies; I landed in Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh where my elder sister was working. Staying with her family, I have completed my graduation and Journalism course. Slowly my writings shifted to the English language publications, and started publishing my contents in the name "P V Ariel" which is the short form of my full name "Philip Verghese 'Ariel' ".
Later I came to know about the meaning of the word 'Ariel'. Ariel means 'Lion of God'. I was so delighted to know the meaning and I decided to stick on to that name in my further writings thus born this little name 'Ariel'.
Now in my web writing I am using this name P V Ariel as my byline. Please read my interview with a well-known source producer at AssociatedContent.com, Dr. Donalad Pennigton of Texas, USA. Read more Here
Yet another content producer at AssociatedContent.com Ms. Sheryl Young of United States of America (A well known Christian writer, a Jew by birth) interviewed me and you can read more about my writings at this Interview I am extremely happy to be here at this world wide web writing community. I am again happy to say that through this sites like associatedcontent.com, knol.google.com I could obtain a good number of like-minded people as friends and associate writers.
Presently I am working as an Editor for a Christian bi-monthly publication called 'Confident Living' published from Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh. Read here my officialBio. Let me take this opportunity one again to extend my heartfelt thanks to all my fellow writers, co-authors, readers, fans and friends for their wholehearted supports, comments and encouragement. My sincere good wishes and season's greetings to one and all. Thank you for your precious time to read this knol With Best regards, PV
This is with reference to your editorial and the cover story Cold blooded Hilterian in the guise of Bhadralok. It is shocking to note that after such brutal killings of the innocent, and the culprits owning up responsibility, they are still around. The Chief Minister himself said, “If anyone has to be blamed . . . it’s me.” If he is an honest representative of the people, he must quit at once. Buddhadeb and company have put all the intellectuals of yesteryear of the State to shame. Such people should leave power at once. As you said, people of Bengal should give a fitting reply in the coming elections.
This is with reference to Shall the meek inherit the earth? which made for a revealing read. I refute the statement made by R.L. Francis. He said, “Sixty years ago, we converted from Hinduism and took refuge in Christ and Christianity in the hope of a secure and a caste discrimination-free existence. But it wasn’t quite the salvation that was promised.” I was wondering who promised him salvation? Jesus Christ or the Church? If a person changes his religion with expectations of material benefits, no doubt his conversion is not genuine. Christ never promised his followers a bed of roses; instead he insisted that it is full of hardships and sufferings. This spirit shows the color of a genuine Christian. Christ himself suffered a lot, all the while he was on earth. Epistle of Peter (1 Peter 2:21-25) says, “For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, who committed no sin, nor was any deceit found in His mouth.” Only a real convert can take this cross. Vatican’s dealing with churches all over the world is an administrative set-up for smooth functioning. Nobody should question this, as it’s their internal matter and if anybody has a problem, they can willingly leave the system. No one can deny the Pope and the community’s service to the society. However, at the same time, Pope’s remarks on other religions are also not tolerable.
Your cover story and the editorial (June 10) clearly brought out the misconception about life in and around 90% marks. You projected an array of intellectuals and professionals who could succeed tremendously in their career and life even after obtaining a low position in their academics. Their life history is an evident fact that there is life below 60%. Our existing educational system needs a total change. Let us give more importance to creativity rather than academic results.Our education system should develop such geniuses who can believe in themselves.
Apropos the editorial ‘Gender Curfew’ (Times of India), the government’s select ban on women employees is a cruel decision. It concurs with a proverbial saying in Malayalam (Eliye thoppiche illam chuttu) that is to say ‘to rout or to show the anger towards the rat, someone burned the whole house’. That’s what exactly the government is doing now. No doubt the government has to face the relentless wrath of the people for its action. As you said, the government should find a feasible solution to the growing crime against the women folk. Instead of denying the constitutional equal rights to its citizen, they are supposed to give protection and safety to its citizens. What is now happening is ‘the suppose to be protectors are becoming enemies’. What a tragedy! What alternative the government can give to the number of employees out of job because of this ban? It’s a cruel joke played on the hapless employees of the state. Government should lift the ban immediately to decrease the growing tension among people.
Empowering Indians!
The editorial ‘To make India Democratic…’ (TSI November 11, 2007) is indeed a great thought. An excellent idea, if implemented in its real sense, there is no doubt that there will be a new dawn in the so called Indian democracy. The word democracy will definitely obtain its real meaning in Indian politics. But, who will bell the cat, is the big question? Will our so called political leaders agree to this great thought? There is not doubt that even if there are hundreds or more Rahul Gandhis’ enter into the political arena with clean mind and good intention, their surrounding system will either spoil them or will not allow them to act with a clean hand and a pure heart. How sad it is that our present political system is rooted in corruption, violation of law, and muscle power. As you said, due to this a major number abstain from voting. If the said system introduced fully and implemented in its full sense there will be a tremendous change in Indian democracy. Thanks a lot for the wonderful
This refers to your cover story ‘Mother of all battles’ (TSI December 10, 2007), an excellent analysis on the existing distinction between two "to-be warring" groups. Like political parties, they can fight against each other and show their mettle. It’s always good to have an alternative to the existing monopoly; for that matter, in any field, with strong and healthy opposition, things definitely work out for the good. All these years, the BCCI was enjoying this and is now realizing the facts. Let both the parties play for the country with an understanding of each other. A healthy competition is a healthy trend too. While doing this, let us make it a point not to divide the country in the name of sports. We (our politicians) have already done this damage in the name of religion. Let this not happen in the name of sports.
This is with reference to the report Cricket: Captaincy-Jumbo gets his due” (TSI November 19, 2007). Anil Kumble, the highly respected cricket champion has at last got his due. It's been a long awaited recognition from the BCCI, though a much belated decision. The board’s rethinking in the new selection trend is praiseworthy. Best wishes to the new captain and his team mates.
The cover story ‘Monkey Business’ (TSI January 14, 2008) revealed yet another side of our 'gentlemen’s game'. Your cover photo speaks volumes. The action taken at the Sydney Test was partial. Such actions are a shame to the countries and the game itself. With the advanced technology in hand, why can’t the authorities take stern action towards the guilty? As Mr Peter Roebuck said, “the guilty must be sacked.”
Your cover story 'India through compartments' (TSI March 10, 2008)made an interesting and informative reading. I felt like traveling along with your reporters and enjoyed the beauty of our country from one end to the other. I appreciate the pain you and your colleagues have taken to present this report. Also, the 'Trivia' and other features presented added color and splendor to the report. Altogether, the special issue was a marvelous one. You once again proved your masterly craft through this issue. My sincere thanks to you and your team for the bundle of information.
Arindam Choudhury brought out yet another bitter truth of the Indian administrative set up through his editorial "Salary rise...?" (TSI April 7, 2008). This is happening every year and people in the private sector and the middle and lower class face the music. As the editorial said, even respected top-level leaders have succumbed to this. Is this not vote bank politics, since our people representatives too come under this category?
Prasanto Banerje's write-up "And Buddha Cried" (TSI August 10, 2008) revealed a great truth which we often neglect to follow. The incident was very touching and the author brought out a well meaning principle through its narration. The famous British author C S Lewis in his essay 'The Humanitarian Theory of Punishment' says... "Law breakers should be "cured" or "treated" rather than punished". Buddha's mother's words and actions did exactly the same and did wonders in Buddha's life. Thanks for sharing this experience.
Prof. Arindam Chaudhuri Chief Editor The Sunday Indian
Your editorial "…. Israel have any options left, other than retaliation?" (TSI, Jan 19-25), brought out the great truth of disparity and isolation faced by this nation from all the sections of the world. Whether it is media or the authorities, from the beginning of her existence, Israel has been set apart from the nations, locked up into a unique and awesome destiny. The hireling prophet, Balaam, called Israel ‘a people who dwell alone, not reckoning itself among the nations.’ (Bible, chapter 23:9). That uniqueness is no less apparent today, as Israel fights for survival in the midst of an increasingly hostile world. Why does this tiny nation of over a five million people, occupying less than 1% of the earth’s surface, regularly call for the media attention? Why are they a major stumbling block in the international affairs? Why is this nation a fiercely contested piece of real estate in the world? Jerusalem may not qualify as the biggest or the best city in the world. But, it possesses a splendor and glory that is unparallel among world's other cities. The God chose this city to be the capital of His kingdom. There is a wonderful promise of prosperity to those who share God’s love for Jerusalem; the Bible says “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you… (Psalm 122:6)
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Yet Another Hand Shake Day June 24th is just passed by. How many of you did shake hands with someone? It’s a great time to get out and shake hands with someone – I am sure that will make and impact on the other side LOL Today is Also:
Celebration of the Senses
International Fairy Day
Also on this day:
In 1817 the first coffee planted in Hawaii on Kona coast
In 1901 the first exhibition by Pablo Picasso, 19, opened in Paris
In 1949 “Hopalong Cassidy” becomes the first TV western (NBC)
Source: NBC
AUSTRALIA GETS ITS
FIRST WOMAN
PRIME MINISTER
Prime Minister Julia Gillard
(Reuters) - June 24 Australia appointed its first woman Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, who vowed on Thursday to end division over a controversial mining tax, resurrect a carbon trade scheme and call elections within months.
Former prime minister Kevin Rudd made an emotional and ignominious exit, quitting just before the center-left Labor Party was to dump him in an internal ballot and less than three years after a stunning election victory in 2007.
The Rudd government's dramatic slide in support this year sparked fears within the ruling party of an electoral defeat at a poll expected around October. Read More Here: Watch the live video (Julia Gillard is sworn in as Australia's first female prime minister, after Kevin Rudd was ousted as leader of the Labor party). here
Source: Reuters
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T V Watchers Beware!!!e
Every hour of Television watching increases your risk of heart disease..ware!!
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Washington, DC:June 24 2010. Every hour you put in watching the World Cup on TV, your risk of dying from a heart disease increases by 7%, says a new study.
British researchers have found that if the average of four hours of television a day in the study were reduced to one hour, then 8% of deaths from heart disease could have been prevented.
The link between TV and heart disease was still strong even when lack of exercise, obesity, diet and smoking were taken into account.
This implies that watching TV was independently linked to heart disease and the effect is not simply due to be inactive while watching television.
Conducted by the Medical Research Council, the research, examined more than 13,000 healthy middle-aged men and women in Norfolk.
Over the 10-year study, 373 of the 13,197 participants or one in 35 died from heart disease.
Of these deaths, 30 could have been prevented if the average person watched one hour of television per day instead of four.
“Our bodies are not designed to sit for long periods and we should be aware that, as we put in the TV-hours watching the World Cup, our risk of heart disease is probably increasing,” the Telegraph quoted Dr Katrien Wijndaele, co-author of the study from the MRC, as saying.Read More Here.
Source: DNA India, ANI, Telegraph.uk
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Good News to Coffee Drinkers:
Drinking Coffee Offers Protection Against Head and Neck Cancer
Coffee with snacks
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Washington, DC June 23 2010: A new study has revealed that drinking coffee offers protection against head and neck cancers.
For the study, scientists used information from a pooled-analysis of nine studies collected by the International Head and Neck Cancer Epidemiology (INHANCE) consortium.
The participants who were regular coffee drinkers, that is, those who drank an estimated four or more cups a day, compared with those who were non-drinkers, had a 39 percent decreased risk of oral cavity and pharynx cancers combined.
Data on decaffeinated coffee was too sparse for detailed analysis, but indicated no increased risk. Tea intake was not associated with head and neck cancer risk.
The association is more reliable among those who are frequent, regular coffee drinkers, consuming more than four cups of coffee a day.
"Since coffee is so widely used and there is a relatively high incidence and low survival rate of these forms of cancers, our results have important public health implications that need to be further addressed," said lead researcher Mia Hashibe, assistant professor in the department of family and preventive medicine at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, and a Huntsman Cancer Institute investigator.Read More at this link. Read More
Source: DNA India, ANI
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News Paper Online Readers Now Pay And Read
Rupert Murdoch
Media baron Rupert Murdoch's News International (NI) has announced that readers will have to pay to access the online content of its two flagship titles, The Times and The Sunday Times, from June. Some papers in the US already charge for such content, but the move has created ripples in the news industry in the UK, where newspaper circulation has been declining for years. Currently, all major newspapers and the BBC News website offer free content.
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From June, readers of The Times and The Sunday Times will need to pay one pound for a day's access and two pounds for a week's subscription. Read More here
The world’s largest social network is aiming for 1bn users globally in the next few years, its founder, Mark Zuckerberg, told delegates at the Cannes Lions advertising festival on Wednesday. Russia, China, South Korea and Japan are next in its sights as it pushes its global reach.
But as Facebook aims to move further into Asia, it is still working on building a serious advertising business in the markets where it is more established. Mr Zuckerberg said it was “out of the experimentation phase” in advertising and was now growing revenues quickly, without having to “push a lot of the growth ourselves”. Read more here
Source: Tim Bradshaw in Cannes/Financial Times Posted by ann p
New Delhi: June 23 India has become the largest recipient of the World Bank loans with over $9 billion worth assistance this fiscal ending June 2010, up fourfold over the previous fiscal.
The Washington-based multilateral lender had extended only $2.2 billion loan to the country for the year ended June 2009.
India's share among the various recipients of the bank is 15% in terms of loans, followed by Mexico with 11% and South Africa with 7% as of June 20, 2010.
An Egyptian Rock band (Instrumental Therapy) covering (Made of tears) for (Joe Satriani) in Sakia Culture Wheel - Cairo - Egypt
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great song by John Lennon best know for his role in the band the Beatles
Imagine is great song with reason and d...
Music is truly the international language. Music unites us as members of the world community. We may not always understand the language but we sense the message. We move with the beat. We are enticed by the melody. We feel with the artist. We experience their joy, their sorrow and their love of life.Four Knol authors from diverse cultures share with you their world music playlist.
Discover how people from different continents and countries are "feeling" by presenting their favorite music :-)
Knol Authors: Peter Bhaskerville, Moharram Kalifa, Gust MEES, & Jagdeesh M
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Source: PB, MK, GM & JAG
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Free internet radio station, no commercials, just music
What a great idea to celebrate one of the most blessed things we can experience. Music is like a language that needs no translation, being understood by the soul. Cheers to the people responsible for creating this event. Below is a link to my free internet radio station, no commercials, just music. It's called "Eclectic Positive World Jams". Many genres included in this playlist that can go 2 1/2 days before it repeats a song. Genres include: Celtic, Latino, Raga, Bluegrass, Folk, Reggae, Blues, Jambands, Jazz.
Listen to music on any channel
A Knol: World Music Day - June 21
Knol authors have written good number of articles on understanding, learning and appreciating music. Also there are many knols through which you can access audio songs and videos. Enjoy music from classical to Pop.
We wish all our readers especially the music lovers a
Though the internet world and the E-book culture continue to thrive, reading of books, newspapers, and weeklies etc are continue to hold an irreplaceable place among our children and even among adults.Yes no doubt reading is still alive, and today the world over celebrate “World Reading Day” Let this day be an encouraging day for our children as well as the reading community around the world.Let us encourage our children to read, read and read.
Here is an interesting and informative read for the DAY. “How to Select a Good Book” written by Ann P the co-author of this knol.
Read and encourage others to read more and more in the coming days
Akash Mehta (right) and his
brother Gautama at
101 Park Avenue in New York
Photograph: Paresh Gandh
June 15, A 12-year-old Indian American activist tried to issue summons for Warren Anderson, former chief of Union Carbide over the deadliest 1984 gas disaster in Bhopal.
"Today we are here to appeal to Warren Anderson and summon him to the Indian court where he has been charged with culpable homicide, which is the equivalent of manslaughter in America," Akash Viswanath Mehta said, standing outside a skyscraper on Park Avenue, which houses the law firm that represents Union Carbide.
Akash along with his older brother, Gautama, 15, were asked to leave the premises by the building owners who said it was private property owned by H J Kalikow. The media was also not allowed to film on the property.
Report - Akash Viswanath Mehta for rediff news Read More here:
Indian-origin scientist has solution for oil spill
June 15 As BP struggles to contain the oil spill in theGulf of Mexico, an Indian-origin scientist from Texas University has created a special cotton fabric that can clean up crude oil up to 40 times its weight and help in cleaning efforts. Seshadri Ramkumar, associate professor of the Texas Tech Institute of Environmental and Human Health, has created a non- oven environment-friendly cotton carbon absorbent wipes, Fibertect.
Read more HERE.
Source: In.news.yhaoo.com
Great achievement by an Indian Origin Scientist.
But Alas!!!
Here is an Alarming News About yet another Indian Origin.
What a Shame!!!
Indian-American physical therapist jailed for 57 months in US
June 15 An Indian-American physical therapist has been sentenced to 57 months in prison and ordered to pay USD 2.3 million as compensation for his role in a healthcare fraud scheme. Michigan resident Baskaran Thangarasan would also undergo three years of supervised release following his prison term.
Read more HERE.
Source: Yahoonews/PTI pva
GERMANY BEATS AUSTRALIA WITH A THUMPING 4-0 VICTORY
Australian Fans Reaction after
a goal is scored against them
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DURBAN: June 14 (Reuters) -Germany opened their quest for a fourth World Cup with a thumping 4-0 victory over Australia in their opening Group D match on Sunday. Read more at
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TODAY IS WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY, BE READY TO SAVE A LIFE
Today (June 14) is the World Blood Donor Day.
Get ready to save a life in danger. Your few drops of blood can save a precious life. Let us donate and also encourage others to donate few drops of blood.
Best Wishes
pva
Final Logo of WBDD
Final Logo of World Blood Donar Day.
Barcelona 2010 www.wbdd.org
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India finally beat Zimbabwe, win 1st T20 by six wickets
Pic.Credit.Cricket.yahoo.com
Harare, June 12: India overcame a shaky start to register their first win over Zimbabwe on the current tour as they beat the hosts by six wickets in the first Twenty20 International cricket match here today. Chasing a modest 112 to win, India overhauled the target with five overs to spare with Yusuf Pathan (36) and Virat Kohli (27) finishing off the game for the visitors, who were shocked by the African minnows twice in the one-day tri-series. Read More HERE Source: Yahoonews/Press Trust of India.
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THE SPECTACULAR SHOW ON EARTH FIFA KICKED OFF ON FRIDAY
A YouTube Video on World Cup Celebrations:
YouTube Video. Shakira - Waka Waka(Official Video) World Cup South Africa 2010(HD)
Shakira - Waka Waka(Official Video) World Cup South Africa 2010(HD
Rabid World Cup Fans Show National Pride, General Insanity
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While the World was watching the greatest spectacular show on earth the 19th edition of the FIFA World Cup kicked off at the Soccer City Stadium at Johannesburg on 11th Friday.
Though there was a gloom--Nelson Mandela the Former President and the universal ambassodor of the nation's absence at the ceremony due to his Great grand daughter Zenani Mandela's death in a car accident, the show went off well.
Artists perform during the World Cup opening ceremony
Pic credit: AP.
Here are some scenes from the show and a wonderful YouTube video to watch.
The Picture Courtesy:
Associated Press
Pupils from St Joseph's Primary School
show support for England's bid to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup
Pic. Credit. AP
The Titans FIFA president Sepp Blatter, left, South African President Jacob Zuma,
center, Mexican President Felipe Calderon, top back right,
and Retired Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu
of South Africa, front right, are seen before the World Cup
group A soccer match between South Africa
and Mexico at Soccer AP Photo/Matt Dunham
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Is May 2013 The End of the World?
A News Report from NASA Says: “Earth and space are coming together in a way that’s new to human history.A solar storm, which is essentially violent eruptions in the sun, can eject destructive radiation and charged particles into space.”
There are reports of a geomagnetic storm sparked by a huge solar flare that swept over the Earth in 1859. Telegraph wires shorted out and set houses on fire. A brilliant aurora was seen in Hawaii—so bright that“people could read newspapers by [its] red and green glow.”
Scientists predictthat in May 2013, the sun’s solar cycle will peak at about the same level as
in 1859. (This content courtesy a post on These are closely connected to magnetic fields – which are hazardous for satellites and space stations. Scientists predictthat in May 2013, the sun’ssolar cycle will peak at about the same level asin 1859. (This content courtesy a post onGawker.com)
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YouTube Video on massive solar system
An interesting and informative video on massive solar system A Youtube video.Naked Science: Massive Solar Storms
A breathtaking view of Auckland,
New Zealand Pic. Credit AP
New Zealand Continue to hold the World’s Most Peaceful Nation for the Second year running. The Kiwis were followed by Iceland and Japan in the poll, while Austria and Norway rounded out the top five nations.
According to the Daily Express, the Global PeaceIndex examines key areas of conflict, safety, security and military factors in 149 countries.Their latest index suggested that the world has become slightly less peaceful in the past 12 months.
According to Clyde McConaghy, board director of the IEP. "This year's top five countries, and more peaceful countries in general, have certain things in common: well functioning governments, stable business environments, respect for human rights, low levels of corruption, high rates of participation in education, and freedom of information,"
According to the Global Peace Index.India has slipped to the 128th position ranking along with Pakistan and Sri Lanks. In 2007 India was ranked at 109th position.
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Smoking Baby Down to 15 Cigarettes a Day
Smoking Baby [The Sun]
Smoking Baby Down to 15 Cigarettes a Day. Everyone's favorite chain smoking two-year-old Indonesian baby, Ardi Rizal, has cut his habit down to 15 cigarettes a day. A child welfare official said the cutback is due to "therapy focused on playing."
This content is posted by Jeff Neumann at The Sun Daily.
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NASA Kicks Off New Summer of Innovation Initiative
PASADENA, Calif. – NASA Administrator Charles Bolden kicked off the agency’s new Summer
of Innovation initiative today while at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calf.
The Summer of Innovation program will engage thousands of middle school students in science,
technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) during the summer months when many students
experience what’s known as the "summer slide," a loss of skills acquired during the school year. The
program is a cornerstone of the Educate to Innovate campaign announced by President Obama last
November.
After the Indonesian Kid's smoking phenomenon here comes another interesting news from China.
The latest report says This smoking baby not only wants cigars but she needs beers too. The report at gawker.com says: "New Smoking Baby Drinks Three Glasses Beers a Day, Too. After the world collectively shrieked with horror at two-year-old smoking baby Ardi Rizal, the parents of this three-year-old Chinese tot thought to themselves, "Hey, we've got a smoking baby. Ours is a boozehound, too." Self-destructing babies: Your ticket to fame."
The content reported at Daily Mail, by Maureen O'Connor. To read more Click Here
Shares of BP down
British Petroleum BP shares down to $393.25. Effect of OIl Spill. They had 52 week high of $658.20.
Oil covered brown pelicans found off the Louisiana coast and affected by the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico wait in a holding pen for cleaning at the Fort Jackson Oiled Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Buras, Louisiana, June 9, 2010. (SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)
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Indian Artist Syed Haider Raza's painting sold for a record price by London auctioneers
Raza's 1983 Masterpiece
Saurashtra"
A painting by top Indian artist Syed Haider Raza has set a record for a modern Indian work, officials at Christie's auctioneers say, Raza's painting Saurashtra sold for £2.4m ($3.5m) Rs. 16.42 Crore in London on Thursday.
Officials at Christie's told the BBC that the large-scale painting was produced during a key period of Raza's career The report says, "The 88-year-old artist has lived and worked in France since 1950, but maintains strong ties with India"' Read more HERE : :
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