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Anna ended his fast after Parliament adopted the Sense of the House resolution on his three key points on Saturday

2011-10-09T00:29:00.000-07:00

New Delhi: Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare broke his fast on the 13th day at the Ramlila Maidan in Delhi as huge crowds witnessed and celebrated the victory of people's power. Anna ended his fast after Parliament adopted the Sense of the House resolution on his three key points on Saturday.

Two five-year old girls from Delhi offered coconut water and honey to Anna Hazare.

After breaking his fast, Anna thanked the people for their support. "I thank the countrymen, my brothers, sisters and kids for the fight against corruption," Anna said.

Anna said that this was also a victory for media and thanked the media for waking up to the movement.

The Gandhian also called for changes in the electoral system.

He also thanked Dr Naresh Trehan and the civil society members for their support.

Anna skipped his visit to Rajghat due to health concerns. He is admitted in Medanta Medicity Hospital in Gurgaon for two to three days where he will undergo medical check-ups. Dr Naresh Trehan issued a statement saying that a detailed report on Anna's health will be issued on Monday. Dr Trehan also said that Anna's BP and heart rate are normal but he is very dehydrated.

In the end it was a win-win situation for both sides. After a nine-hour long debate in Parliament on Saturday, the government stuck to its stand and did not go for a voice vote. The resolution on Lokpal was passed by a thumping of desk unanimously, but the real test begins with the government having promised to pass the Lokpal Bill soon.

Even as Anna broke his fast, he made it clear that the fight will continue as the battle is only half won.

Earlier, Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal thanked the Prime Minister and Parliamentarians for agreeing to their demands.

Celebrations broke out across the nations as Anna broke his fast. There were festivities at Anna's village Ralegaon Siddhi as people there distributed sweets and decorated their houses.

Govt issues notification on committee to draft Lokpal Bill

2011-10-09T00:23:00.000-07:00

Social activist Anna Hazare during the 4th day of his fast in New Delhi on Friday. The government on Saturday issued a gazette notification on formation of a joint committee headed by senior minister Pranab Mukherjee to draft an effective janlok bill

Giving in to demands from anti-corruption activists, the government on Saturday issued a gazette notification on formation of a joint committee headed by senior minister Pranab Mukherjee to draft an effective Lokpal Bill.

The notification, one of the key demands of the anti-corruption campaign launched by Gandhian Anna Hazare, has been signed by V.K. Bhasin, Secretary, Legislative Department of the Law Ministry.

The notification was proudly displayed at the site of Hazare’s fast at Jantar Mantar by Kiran Bedi to the loud cheering of the assembled gathering there.

Apart from the terms of what the committee would do, the notification contains the names of those on the 10-member panel headed by Finance Minister.

The committee will also include Law Minister Veerappa Moily, Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal, Home Minister P Chidambaram and Water Resources Minister Salman Khurshid as members.

Besides Mr. Hazare himself, those representing the civil society in the joint committee will be eminent lawyers Shanti Bhushan, Prasant Bhushan, retired Supreme Court Judge Santosh Hegde and RTI activist Arvind Kejriwal. Shanti Bhushan will be the co-Chairman.

“We had demanded a government order (GO) in this regard. The government went a step ahead and issued a notification,” said social activist Swami Agnivesh.

Keywords: Anna Hazare fast, joint committee, Lokpal Bill, monsoon session, Swami Agnivesh

Aana Hazare Anti-corruption protests in Maharashtra

2011-10-09T00:20:00.000-07:00

Anna Hazare
Anna Hazare in Nanded, Maharastra
Born	Kisan Hazare 15 June 1937 (age 74) Bhingar, Bombay Province,British India
Nationality	Indian
Other names	Kisan Baburao Hazare
Known for	Indian anti-corruption movement, Watershed development programmes,Right to Information
Influenced by	Mahatma Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda
Political movement	Indian anti-corruption movement, Peace movement
Religion	Hinduism
Spouse	Never Married
Parents	Laxmibai Hazare Baburao Hazare
Awards	Padma Shri (1990) Padma Bhushan (1992)

Anti-corruption protests in Maharashtra

Anna Hazare listening to the problems of people at Nanded, Maharashtra.

In 1991 Hazare launched the Bhrashtachar Virodhi Jan Aandolan (BVJA) (People's Movement against Corruption), a popular movement to fight against corruption^[30] in Ralegaon Siddhi. In the same year he protested against the collusion between 40 forest officials and timber merchants. This protest resulted in the transfer and suspension of these officials.^[31]

In May 1997 Hazare protested against alleged malpractices in the purchase of powerlooms by the Vasantrao Naik Bhathya Vimukt Jhtra Governor P. C. Alexander.^[32] On 4 November 1997 Gholap filed a defamation suit against Hazare for accusing him of corruption. He was arrested in April 1998 and was released on a personal bond of 5,000 (US$110).^[33] On 9 September 1998 Hazare was imprisoned in the Yerawada Jail to serve a three-month sentence mandated by the Mumbai Metropolitan Court.^[14]^[34] The sentencing caused leaders of all political parties except the BJP and the Shiv Sena came in support of him. ^[35] Later, due to public protests, the Government of Maharashtra ordered his release from the jail. After release, Hazare wrote a letter to then chief minister Manohar Joshi demanding Gholap's removal for his role in alleged malpractices in the Awami Merchant Bank.^[36] Gholap resigned from the cabinet on 27 April 1999.^[37]

In 2003 corruption charges were raised by Hazare against four NCP ministers of the Congress-NCP government.^[38] He started his fast unto death on 9 August 2003. He ended his fast on 17 August 2003 after then chief minister Sushil Kumar Shinde formed a one-man commission headed by the retired justice P. B. Sawant to probe his charges.^[39] The P. B. Sawant commission report, submitted on 23 February 2005, indicted Sureshdada Jain, Nawab Malik, and Padmasinh Patil. The report exonerated Vijaykumar Gavit. Suresh Jain and Nawab Malik resigned from the cabinet in March 2005.^[40]

Three trusts headed by Anna Hazare were also indicted in the P. B. Sawant commission report. 220,000 (US$4,910) spent by the Hind Swaraj Trust for Anna Hazare's birthday celebrations was concluded by the commission as illegal and amounting to a corrupt practice,^[41]^[42] though Abhay Firodia, an industrialist subsequently donated 248,000 (US$5,530) to the trust for that purpose.^[43] The setting apart of 11 acres of its land by the trust in favour of the Zilla Parishad without obtaining permission from the charity commissioner was concluded as a case of maladministration. The commission also concluded that the maintenance of accounts of the Bhrashtachar Virodhi Janandolan Trust after 10 November 2001 had not been according to the rules and 46,374 (US$1,030) spent by the Sant Yadavbaba Shikshan Prasarak Mandal Trust for renovating a temple was in contravention to its object of imparting secular education.^[41]^[42]

Right to Information movement

In the early 2000s Hazare led a movement in Maharashtra state which forced the state government to enact a revised Maharashtra Right to Information Act. This Act was later considered as the base document for the Right to Information Act 2005 (RTI), enacted by the Union Government. It also ensured that the President of India assented to this new Act.^[44]

On 20 July 2006 the Union Cabinet amended the Right to Information Act 2005 to exclude the file noting by the government officials from its purview. Hazare began his fast unto death on 9 August 2006 in Alandiagainst the proposed amendment. He ended his fast on 19 August 2006, after the government agreed to change its earlier decision.^[45]

Regulation of Transfers and Prevention of Delay in Discharge of Official Duties Act

Before 2006 in the state of Maharashtra, even honest government officers were transferred to other places according to ministers wish. Sometimes within months of being posted to a place, whereas some corrupt and favoured officials were cozy in their postings for many years in some cases even for 10 to 20 years and since there was not any guideline or law many government officials were reluctant to process files that contained important public proposals and decisions. Anna fought hard for a law whereby a government servant must clear a file within a specified time and that transfers must take place only after three years. After many years of relentless efforts of Anna, finally on 25 May 2006 state government of Maharashtra issued a notification announcing that the execution of the special act, The Prevention of Delay in Discharge of Official Duties Act 2006, aimed at curbing the delay by its officers and employees in discharging their duties. This act provides for disciplinary action against officials who move files slowly and enables monitoring officials who stay too long in a post, or in a department, and for involvement in a corrupt nexus. Within this act, it is mandatory for the government to effect transfers of all government officers and employees, except Class IV workers, after the stipulated three years. Act also prevents the government from effecting frequent transfers of officers before the stipulated three-year tenure, except in case of emergency and under exceptional circumstances. Maharashtra is the first state in the country to have introduced such act.^[22] However, like others, this law has also not been followed in its true spirit.^[46]^[47]

Campaign against liquor from food grains

Constitution of India Article 47 commits the State to raise the standard of living and improve public health, and prohibit the consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs injurious to health.^[48]^[49]^[50]

In 2007 Maharashtra Government rolled out the grain-based liquor policy aimed to encourage production of liquor from food grain in the light of the rising demand for spirit – used for industrial purposes and potable liquor and Issue 36 licenses for distilleries for making alcohol from food grains.^[50]

Anna Hazare opposed the governments policy to promote making liquor from food grains in Maharashtra. He argued the government that Maharashtra is a food-deficit State and there was shortage of food grains and it is not logical to promote producing liquor from food grains.^[51] One of the State ministers Laxman Dhoble said in his speech that those opposing the decision to allow use of food grains for the production of liquor are anti-farmers and those people should be beaten up with sugarcane sticks.^[52]^[53] Hazare initiated fast at Shirdi, but on 21 March 2010 government promised to review the policy and Anna ended his 5 day long fast.^[54] But the government later granted 36 licences and grants of 10 (US$0.22) (per litre of alcohol) to politicians or their sons who were directly or indirectly engaged in making alcohol from foodgrains. Some of the main beneficiaries of these licences includes Amit and Dheeraj Deshmukh, sons of Union Heavy Industries Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Gopinath Munde's daughter Pankaja Palwe and her husband Charudatta Palwe, sons-in-law of P.V. Narasimha Rao, Rajya Sabha MP Govindrao Adik.^[51]^[55]^[56] The government approved the proposal for food grain-based alcohol production in spite of stiff opposition from the planning and finance departments saying there is a huge demand in other countries for food grain made liquor in comparison with that of molasses.^[57] Anna filed a Public Interest Litigationagainst the Government of Maharashtra for allowing food-grains for manufacturing liquor in the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court. On 20 August 2009 Maharashtra government stopped the policy. However, distilleries sanctioned before that date and those who started production within two years of sanction were entitled for subsidies.

On 5 May 2011 court refused to hear a Public Interest Litigation saying "not before me, this is a court of law, not a court of justice" as a reason of not hearing the plea.^[58]^[59] One of Principal Secretary in Maharashtra state C.S. Sangeet Rao, enlighten that there is no law exists to scrap these licences as this is a government policy.^[51]

Lokpal Bill movement

Anna Hazare's hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in Delhi

Main article: 2011 Indian anti-corruption movement

In 2011, Hazare initiated a Satyagraha movement for passing a stronger anti-corruption Lokpal (ombudsman) bill in the Indian Parliament as conceived in theJan Lokpal Bill (People's Ombudsman Bill). The Jan Lokpal Bill was drafted earlier by N. Santosh Hegde, former justice of the Supreme Court of India andLokayukta of Karnataka, Prashant Bhushan, a senior lawyer in the Supreme Court and Arvind Kejriwal, a social activist along with members of the India Against Corruption movement. This draft bill incorporated more stringent provisions and wider power to the Lokpal (Ombudsman) than the draft Lokpal bill prepared by the government in 2010.^[60] These include placing "the Prime Minister within the ambit of the proposed lokpal’s powers".^[61]

Hunger strike in Delhi

Hazare began his Indefinite Fast^[62] on 5 April 2011 at Jantar Mantar in Delhi to press for the demand to form a joint committee of the representatives of the Government and the civil society to draft a stronger anti-corruption bill with stronger penal actions and more independence to the Lokpal and Lokayuktas (Ombudsmen in the states), after his demand was rejected by the Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh.^[63] He stated, "I will fast until Jan Lokpal Bill is passed".^[64]

The movement attracted attention in the media, and thousands of supporters. Almost 150 people reportedly joined Hazare in his fast.^[65] Social activists, including Medha Patkar, Arvind Kejriwal, former IPS officer Kiran Bedi, and Jayaprakash Narayan lent their support to Hazare's hunger strike and anti-corruption campaign. People have shown support in internet social media such as Twitter and Facebook. In addition to spiritual leaders Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Swami Ramdev, Swami Agnivesh and former Indian cricketer Kapil Dev, many celebrities showed their public support through Twitter.^[66]^[67] Hazare decided that he would not allow any politician to sit with him in this movement. Politicians like Uma Bharti and Om Prakash Chautala were shooed away by the protesters when they came to visit the site where the protest was taking place.^[68] On 6 April 2011 Sharad Pawar resigned from the group of ministers formed for reviewing the draft Lokpal bill 2010.^[69]

Protests spread to Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Guwahati, Shillong, Aizawl and a number of other cities in India.^[70]

End of hunger strike after meeting demands

On 8 April 2011 the Government of India accepted all demands of the movement. On 9 April 2011 it issued a notification in the Gazette of India on formation of a joint committee. It accepted the formula that there be a politician Chairman and an activist, non-politician Co-Chairman. According to the notification, Pranab Mukherjee will be the Chairman of the draft committee while Shanti Bhushan will be the co-chairman. “The Joint Drafting Committee shall consist of five nominee ministers of the Government of India and five nominees of the civil society. The five nominee Ministers of the Government of India are Pranab Mukherjee, Union Minister of Finance, P. Chidambaram, Union Minister of Home Affairs, M. Veerappa Moily, Union Minister of Law and Justice, Kapil Sibal, Union Minister of Human Resource and Development and Minister of Communication and Information Technology and Salman Khursheed, Union Minister of Water Resources and Minister of Minority Affairs. The five nominees of the civil society are Anna Hazare, N. Santosh Hegde,Shanti Bhushan Senior Advocate, Prashant Bhushan, Advocate and Arvind Kejriwal.^[71]^[72]

On the morning of 9 April 2011 Hazare ended his 98-hour hunger strike. He addressed the people and set a deadline of 15 August 2011 to pass the Lokpal Bill in the Indian Parliament.

"Real fight begins now. We have a lot of struggle ahead of us in drafting the new legislation, We have shown the world in just five days that we are united for the cause of the nation. The youth power in this movement is a sign of hope."

Anna Hazare said that if the bill does not pass he will call for a mass nation-wide agitation.^[73]^[74] He called his movement as "second struggle for independence" and he will continue the fight.^[75]

Differences with the government on draft bill

During the meeting of the joint drafting committee on 30 May 2011, the Union government members opposed the inclusion of the prime minister, higher judiciary and the acts of the MPs under the purview of the Lokpal in the draft bill.^[76] On 31 May 2011, Pranab Mukherjee, chairman of the joint drafting committee sent a letter to the chief ministers of all states and the leaders of the political parties seeking their opinion on six contentious issues in the proposed Lokpal Bill, including whether to bring the prime minister and judges of Supreme Court and High Courts under the purview of the proposed law.^[77] But the civil society members of the drafting committee considered that keeping the prime minister and judges of Supreme Court and High Courts out of the purview of the Lokpal would be a violation of the United Nations Convention against Corruption.^[78]

Anna Hazare and other civil society members decided to boycott the meeting of the joint Lokpal Bill drafting committee scheduled on 6 June 2011 in protest against the forcible eviction of Swami Ramdev and his followers by the Delhi Police from Ramlila Maidan on 5 June 2011, while they were on hunger strike against the issues of black money and corruption and doubting seriousness of the government in taking measures to eradicate corruption.^[79]

On 6 June 2011, the members of the civil society of the joint Lokpal bill drafting committee in New Delhi sent a letter to Pranab Mukherjee, the chairman of the committee, explaining reasons for their absence at the meeting and also asked government to make its stand public on the contentious issues related to the proposed draft legislation. They also decided that the future meetings will be attended only if they were telecast live.^[80] On 8 June 2011 at Rajghat, describing his movement as the second freedom struggle, Anna criticised the Government for trying to discredit the joint Lokpal Bill drafting committee and threatened to go on indefinite fast again from 16 August 2011 if the Lokpal Bill is not passed by then. He also criticised the Government for putting hurdles in the drafting of a strong Lokpal Bill and its attempts to malign the civil society members of the joint Lokpal panel.^[81]^[82]^[83]

Indefinite fast

On 28 July 2011 the union cabinet on approved a draft of the Lokpal Bill, which keeps the Prime Minister, judiciary and lower bureaucracy out of the ambit of the proposed corruption ombudsman Lokpal. Hazare rejected the government version by describing it as “cruel joke’’ and wrote a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, and told him his decision to go on an indefinite fast from 16 August 2011 at Jantar Mantar if the government introduced its own version of the bill in Parliament without taking suggestions from civil society members.^[84]^[85]

Why are you (government) sending the wrong draft? We have faith in Parliament. But first send the right draft, our agitation is against government, not Parliament. The government has overlooked many points. How will it fight corruption by excluding government employees, CBI and prime minister from the Lokpal's purview? We were told that both the drafts would be sent to the Cabinet. But only the government's draft was sent. This is a deceitful government. They are lying. How will they run the country? Now I have no trust in this government. If it is really serious about fighting corruption, why is it not bringing government employees and CBI under Lokpal?^[86]

Within twenty four hours of cabinet's endorsement of a weak Lokpal Bill, over ten thousand peoples from across the country sent faxes directly to the government demanding a bill with stronger provisions.^[87] The Mumbai Taxi Men’s Union, comprises over 30,000 taxi drivers have extended their full support to Hazare’s fast by keeping all taxis off the roads on 16 August 2011.^[88] Lawyers of Allahabad High Court described Lokpal Bill proposed by the government as against the interest of the country and pledged their support to Hazare by hunger strike at Allahabad on 16 August 2011.^[89] On 30 July 2011 Vishwa Hindu Parishadsupported Hazare's indefinite fast by saying movement for an effective anti-corruption ombudsman needs the backing of people.^[90]

On 1 August, Public interest litigation was filed in the Supreme Court of India by Hemant Patil, a Maharashtra-based social worker and businessman, to restrain Hazare from going on his proposed indefinite fast. The petitioner demanded to prohibit the fast alleging that Hazare's demands are unconstitutional and amount to interference in legislative process.^[91]

Arrest and aftermath

On 16 August 2011, Hazare was arrested four hours before the planned indefinite hunger strike.^[92] Rajan Bhagat, spokesman for Delhi Police, said police arrested Hazare under a legal provision that bans public gatherings and protests at the park in Delhi where he was planning to begin his hunger strike. Police took that action after Hazare refused to meet the conditions put forward by police for allowing the protest.^[93] The conditions included restricting the length of the fast to three days and the number of protesters at the site to 5,000. Later in the afternoon, Anna was produced before a magistrate who offered him bail but Anna Hazare refused to provide the bail bond. The magistrate sent him judicial custody for seven days and he was taken to Tihar jail.^[94] After announcements by Prashant Bhushan, local television, and social media sites (including Facebook), a march of thousands in support of Hazare began from the India Gate to Jantar Mantar.^[95]

Along with Hazare, other key members of the India Against Corruption movement including Arvind Kejriwal, Shanti Bhushan, Kiran Bedi and Manish Sisodia were also detained from different locations. It was reported that about 1,300 supporters were detained in Delhi.^[96] Media also reported that the arrest sparked off protests with people courting arrests in different parts of the country. The opposition parties in the country came out against the arrest, likening the government action to the emergency imposed in the country in 1975. Both the houses of Parliament were adjourned over the issue.^[97]

Eventually, after being kept in judicial detention for just four hours, he was released unconditionally without any bail bond by the magistrate on a request by the police, but Hazare refused to leave Tihar Jail.^[98] He demanded an unconditional permission from the police to observe a fast at Ramlila Maidan (Ground) in support of the Jan Lokpal bill and refused to leave the jail.^[99] Hazare continued his fast inside the jail and refused to leave the jail though the jail authorities had technically released him.^[100]

After his arrest, Anna Hazare received support from people across the country. There were reports of "nearly 570 demonstrations and protests by Anna supporters across the country" against the government's imprisonment of Hazare and others.^[61]^[101] Due to the nationwide protests of millions,^[102] the government agreed to allow him to begin a public hunger strike of fifteen days.^[103] After talks with public authorities, Hazare decided to hold his protest at Ramlila Maidan, New Delhi.^[104] On 20 August 2011 Hazare "left the Tihar Jail for the Ramlila Grounds".^[105] Hazare promised reporters "he would fight to the 'last breath' until the government gets his team's Jan Lokpal Bill passed in this session of Parliament, which ends on 8 September."^[61]

Fast at Ramlila Maidan, New Delhi

On 20 August 2011 thousands came to the Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi^[106] to show their support for Hazare, while "his advisers made televison appearances to rally public support and defend themselves against criticism that their protest campaign and refusal to compromise is undermining India's parliamentary process."^[107] The National Campaign for People’s Right to Information (NCPRI) condemned Hazare's deadline for passing the bill as undermining democracy, which operates by "holding wide-ranging consultations and discussions, allowing for dissent and evolving a consensus. ...He [Hazare] has the right to protest and dissent. But nobody can claim it as an absolute right and deny the right of dissent to others."^[108] The Congress party confirmed that Maharashtra Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Umesh Chandra Sarangi (who has a history of mediating between Hazare and government officials) was meeting with the social activist again "to find points of consensus and defuse the situation".^[109] On 21 August 2011 "tens of thousands" came to Ramlila Maidan to support Hazare as he sat on an elevated platform.^[110] It was reported that Hazare at that point had "lost more than seven pounds since beginning his fast", despite this he stated "'I will not withdraw my hunger strike until the Jan Lokpal bill is passed in the Parliament. I can die but I will not bend.'"^[110] Hazare ended his fast on 28 August 2011, after the Indian Government had passed the resolution for the Lokpal Bill unanimously,

He was admitted to Medanta Medicity, Gurgaon for post-fast care.^[111] He had lost 7.5 kg^[111] and was very dehydrated after the 288 hour long fast.^[112]

I Am Anna Chant

Within a few days of Anna Hazare's first fast demanding a strong Lokpal (on 5 April 2011), supporters across various cities of India started a campaign known as "I Am Anna Hazare", which is similar to the "We Are All Khaled Said" campaign well known in the Egyptian uprising.^[113] At during Anna Hazare's second fast, the topi, the cap which Anna Hazare became synonymous with, became almost a fashion statement.^[114]Sales of the topis hit an all time high.^[115] Kiran Bedi declared that the "I am Anna" topi should be used as a deterrence method whenever someone asked for a bribe. She went to say that the topi should be always kept in one's bag and whenever anybody ask for a bribe, the topi should be shown to them.^[116]

Electoral reform movement

In 2011, Anna Hazare demanded an amendment to the electoral law to incorporate the option of None of the above in the electronic voting machines during the Indian elections.^[117]^[118] The "None of the above (NOTA)" is a ballot option that allows an electorate to indicate disapproval of all of the candidates in an electoral system, in case of non-availability of any candidate of his choice, as his Right to Reject. Soon, the Chief Election Commissioner of India Shahabuddin Yaqoob Quraishi supported Hazare's demand for the electoral reforms.^[119]

Protest against atrocities against Swami Ramdev and his supporters

On 8 June 2011, Anna Hazare and thousands of his supporters observed fast from 10 am to 6 pm at Rajghat to protest against the midnight crackdown of 5 June 2011 by the Delhi Police on Swami Ramdev’s fast atRamlila Maidan, New Delhi. The fast was initially planned to be held at Jantar Mantar, but the venue was shifted after the denial of permission by the Delhi police.^[81]^[120] Anna Hazare held the Prime Minister of India responsible for the atrocities^[121] and termed the police action as a blot on humanity and an attempt to stifle democracy.^[81] According to one of the Anna's young supporters, the large presence of youths in the protest was due to their support to his use of nonviolence means of protest similar to Gandhi.^[122]

Controversies and criticism

Views on Narendra Modi

In a press conference in April 2011, Anna Hazare praised Narendra Modi, the chief minister of Gujarat for his efforts on rural development along with Nitish Kumar, chief minister of Bihar, saying that the same should be emulated by the chief ministers of all states.^[123] Subsequently, Modi wrote an open letter to him, hailing him as a Gandhian and anti-corruption activist^[124] while Digvijay Singh, the General Secretary of the Congress party, criticised him for his comment.^[125] In May 2011, Hazare, during his visit to Gujarat, changed his view and criticised Modi for rampant corruption by Government officials in Gujarat. He urged Modi to appoint a Lokayukta in Gujarat. He also commented that the media had projected an incorrect image of Vibrant Gujarat, very different from the prevalent situation.^[126]

Fraud during fasts

A cardiologist from Pune, Abhijit Vaidya – founder of Arogya Sena, a non-governmental agency active in public health, disaster management and social campaigns – claimed that he was informed by the close associates of Anna Hazare during a fast in Ralegan-Siddhi, that he was given glucose and electrolyte solutions during a fast. Hazare and his associates refused to comment on the allegation.^[127]

Accusations of corruption

The government of the state of Maharashtra instituted a Commission of Inquiry under Justice PB Sawant in September 2003 to enquire into allegations of corruption against several people, including four ministers in the state as well as the "Hind Swaraj Trust" headed by Hazare. The Commission submitted its report on 22 February 2005 in which it indicted the Hind Swaraj Trust for corrupt practice of spending Rs. 2.20 lakhs of its funds on the birthday celebrations of Hazare.^[128] Two days ahead of Hazare's proposed indefinite fast on 16 August 2011, the ruling party of India, the Indian National Congress, launched an attack on him alleging that "the moral core of Hazare has been ripped apart" by the Justice P B Sawant Commission.^[129]

In response to this allegaton, Hazare's lawyer Milind Pawar, claimed that the commission had remarked about "irregularities" in the accounts, but had not held him guilty of any "corrupt" practices. Pawar said that on 16 June 1998, a celebration was organised to facilitate Hazare on winning an award from a US based NGO and it coincided with his 61st birthday. The trust spent Rs 2.18 lakh for the function. Abhay Phirodia, a Pune-based industrialist, who took the initiative to organise this function donated an amount of Rs 2,48,950 to the trust by cheque soon after the function.^[130]

Hazare himself responded to the allegation by daring the government to file a First Information Report (FIR) against him to prove the charges.^[131]

Accusation of being anti-democratic and anti-dalit

An article written in The Telegraph (Kolkata) by writer and historian Ramchandra Guha state that that environmental journalist Mukul Sharma found that that Anna Hazare forced the Dalit families in Ralegan Siddhi to adopt a vegetarian diet, and that those who violated the decree were tied to a post and flogged.^[132] Mukul Sharma also found that no panchayat elections have been held in the village for the past two decades, and that no campaigning was allowed during state and national elections, upon the instructions of Anna Hazare.^[132]

Dalit columnists like Chandrabhan Prasad have opined that the movement initiated by Anna Hazare against corruption and for the Jan Lokpal bill is taking us to a situation of rejecting representative democracy and also alleged that this movement is an upper-caste uprising against India's political democracy. He also claimed that the centralisation such huge powers in Lokapal, which is a non-elected entity will lead the democratic setup to a very dangerous situation.

Dalit activist Kancha Ilaiah also commented in a similar fashion, that "The Anna movement is an anti-social justice, manuvadi movement. The Dalits, tribals, OBCs and minorities have nothing to do with it. We oppose it."^[133] Another activist Anoop Kheri claimed that "The language, symbols used by the movement clearly reflects its upper caste Hindu nature, a very rightwing Hindu patriotism is being used to get the entire country against corruption. And as a dalit, I have a problem with it."^[133]

There was also an allegation that an RTI activist was denied permission to protest by having a fast-unto-death at Ralegan Siddhi, the grama sabha stating that the reason was that only Anna Hazare can hold such fasts in his village.^[134]

During his protest against corruption, another activist, Udit Raj, who was denied permission to protest against Anna Hazare, warned that succumbing to Hazare's demands, which he claimed were against the parliamentary processes will set a dangerous trend rendering the backward classes more vulnerable, as such mass mobilisations coercing the government with a "set of solutions" against constitutional processes could also be used against affirmative action, and is a threat to democracy.^[135] Later, it came to light that poor dalits had been paid money of up to 200 each, exploiting their desperation. The participants said that they were asked to shout slogans against Anna, although the organizers have denied it. Some protesters said that they had been told that it was a pro-Anna protest, but feel cheated after realising that it was against Anna hazare.^[136]

Accusation of being nonsecular

On 22 August 2011 writer-actor Arundhati Roy accused Hazare in a newspaper article of being nonsecular. She questioned his secular credentials pointing out Hazare's "support for Raj Thackeray's Marathi Manoosxenophobia and (has praised) the 'development model' of Gujarat's CM who oversaw the 2002 pogrom against Muslims". The website of the newspaper published many responses to her article and these were mostly critical of her views.^[137] Activist Medha Patkar also strongly criticised Roy, saying that her views were misplaced.^[138]

Hazare has in the past stood in firm opposition to the Shiv Sena and BJP governments in Maharashtra. Activist and writer Asghar Ali Engineer in an EPW article on Communalism and Communal Violence reported,^[139]

The Shiv Sena is also facing serious problems from the social activist Anna Hazare who has accused its ministers of corruption and demanded their resignation. The SS-BJP government is facing serious corruption charges and is greatly worried. The Anna Hazare movement began in late November when he went on fast against the corrupt practices of the Shiv Sena ministers. The BJP initially supported the Hazare movement and now its deputy chief minister Gopinath Munde is also under a cloud. Initially the Hazare movement had created a rift between the Shiv Sena and the BJP but with Gopinath Munde himself under a cloud, both may close ranks. The Anna Hazare movement has certainly posed a great challenge for the saffron government at the end of 1996.

Hazare was accused of working for RSS and BJP's behest, and against Muslims by cleric Bukhari of the Jama Masjid. Bhukhari was subsequently criticised for being a Royal Imam and the communal comments being his personal views which did not represent the view of ordinary Muslims.^[140]

Conspiracy to murder Hazare

Anna Hazare has exposed large corruption in co-operative sugar factories of Maharashtra. One of the sugar factories which Anna exposed corruption of is controlled by Dr.Padamsinh Bajirao Patil, a member of Parliament of 15th Lok Sabha and higher-ranking Leader of Nationalist Congress Party from Osmanabad, and also a prime accused and conspirator in the 2006 murder case of Indian National Congress leader Pawanraje Nimabalkar.^[141]^[142]

The conspiracy to kill Hazare was exposed when Parasmal Jain, an accused in the Nimbalkar murder case, in his written confession before a magistrate said that Padamsinh Bajirao Patil had paid a sum of 3,000,000 (US$66,900) to murder Nimbalkar, and also offered him supari (contract killing sum) to kill Anna Hazare.^[143]^[144] After this written confession, Anna appealed to the state government of Maharashtra to lodge a separate First Information Report ( FIR ) against Padamsinh Bajirao Patil for conspiring to murder him but the government did not take any action in this regard. Anna Hazare decided to lodge a complaint himself and on 26 September 2009, he lodged complaint at Parner police station of Ahmednagar District in Maharashtra against the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MP Padamsinha Patil for conspiring to eliminate him.^[145] Padamsinh Patil approached the High Court seeking anticipatory bail but on 14 October 2009, the Aurangabad bench of Bombay High Court rejected the anticipatory bail application of Padamsinh Patil in connection with a complaint filed by Anna after observing that there is a prima facie evidence against him.^[146]^[147]

Padmasinh Patil appealed for an anticipatory bail in Supreme Court of India which the court rejected on 6 November 2009.^[148] On 11 November 2009 Padmasinh Patil surrendered before the sessions court in Laturas per a directive of the Supreme Court and was sent to judicial remand for 14 days.^[149] On 16 December 2009 Aurangabad bench of Bombay High Court granted bail to him.^[150] As of 16 August 2011, the verdict is pending.

Honours, awards and international recognition

Year of Award or Honor	Name of Award or Honor	Awarding Organization
2008	Jit Gill Memorial Award	World Bank
2005	Honorary Doctorate	Gandhigram Rural University
2003	Integrity Award	Transparency International
1998	CARE International Award	CARE (relief agency)
1997	Mahaveer Award
1996	Shiromani Award
1992	Padma Bhushan	President of India
1990	Padma Shri	President of India
1989	Krishi Bhushana Award	Government of Maharashtra
1986	Indira Priyadarshini Vrikshamitra Award	Government of India

Personal life

Anna Hazare is unmarried. He has lived in a small room attached to the Sant Yadavbaba temple in Ralegan Siddhi since 1975. On 16 April 2011, he declared his bank balance of 67,183 (US$1,500) and 1,500 (US$30) as money in hand.^[151] He owns 0.07 hectares of family land in Ralegan Siddhi, which is being used by his brothers. Two other pieces of land donated to him by the Indian Army and by a villager have been donated by him for village use.^[152] His only income is a pension he receives from the Indian Army.^{[citation needed]}

Writings

Hazare, Anna; Ganesh Pangare, Vasudha Lokur (1996). Adarsh Gaon Yojana: government participitation in a peoples program : ideal village project of the Government of Maharashtra. Hind Swaraj Trust. p. 95. Retrieved 20 August 2011.
Hazare, Anna. My Village – My Sacred Land. New Delhi: CAPART.
Hazare, Anna (1997). Ralegaon Siddhi: a veritable transformation. Translated by B.S. Pendse. Ralegan Siddhi Pariwar Prakashan,. Retrieved 7 April 2011.
Hazare, Anna (2007) (in Marathi). वाट ही संघर्षाची. Pune: Signet Publications.
Anna Hazare: The Face of Indias Fight Against Corruption. Pentagon Press. 2011. p. 124. ISBN 9788182745452. Retrieved 14 June 2011.

maharashtra police change event 2011

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maharashtra police bharti change event 2011
5km running
100mt running
longjump
pullups
shot put
and 100 mark written
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The Caves
The incredible caves of Ajanta are dedicated exclusively to Buddhism. There are around 30 caves here and are divided into 'Chaitya-Grihas' (stupa halls) and 'Viharas' (dwelling halls). Around five of these caves (9, 10, 19, 26 and 29) are 'Chaitya-Grihas'. The rest of the caves are 'Sangharamas' or Viharas (monasteries). The caves 1, 2, 16 and 17 are important from the art point of view. They are great pieces of art compared to the contemporary art world.

These caves have exotic paintings illustrating the life and incarnations of Buddha. The carvings and the paintings of the Ajanta caves tell us about the imagination and creativity of the artist. The murals on the walls of these caves are still in a good condition, maintaining the freshness of the color and spreading vibrancy in the atmosphere. Visitors will definitely enjoy watching these great historical pieces of art.

The Viharas
The Ajanta caves were divided into several viharas (dwelling halls) and chaitya-grihas (stupa halls), scooped out of the sloping rocks in the fifth century CE. The viharas consisted of a broad verandah. The roof of this verandah was supported by pillars and giving towards the interior on to a hall averaging in size about 35 ft. by 20 ft. Also there are dormitories to the left, right and back , opening on to this hall. The number of dormitories varied according to the size of the hall, and in the larger ones pillars supported the roof on all three sides, forming a sort of religious residence running round the hall.

There is also a shrine of lord Buddha in a niche facing the entrance and sometimes facing the subsidiary shrines to the right or left of the entrance. With the help of carvings, the facades of the viharas were decorated and the paintings adorned the walls and ceilings.

The Chaityas
The chaitya-grihas are greater than the viharas. The largest chaitya-grihas being 94 1/2 ft. from the verandah to the back and 41 1/4 ft. across, including the cloister. Earlier, the chaitya-grihas at Ajanta had stupas, but later they had a standing or seated image of the Buddha in front of them.

One of the signs of changing patterns of worship is the bodhisattva cult that was practiced at Ajanta. The Bodhisattvas are heavenly beings on the brink to Buddhahood. It is said that they chose to remain in the world to help others towards salvation. The figures off these bodhisattvas are carved at the entrance of a vihara or chaitya-griha or are painted on walls.

Paintings
The famous wall paintings in Ellora are found in 5 caves, but these paintings are preserved only in Kailasa temple. These paintings were painted in two series, first, at the time of carving the caves and second, after many centuries later. The paintings of the first series show Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. In the later series the main composition is that of a procession of Shaiva holy men. The paintings also show gracefully flying 'Apsaras'. Sadly, very few such murals in the Jain temples are well preserved.

Festival
The MTDC organizes the famous Ellora Festival of classical dance and music at these caves every year in the third week of March.

Conclusion
The Ajanta caves and the treasures they house are a landmark in the overall development of Buddhism as such. It provides a unique opportunity to study the early phases of Buddhist sculpture, painting and architecture, which later influenced artistic traditions in central Asia and Far East.

Reach Ajanta

Air : The nearest airport from these caves is situated in Aurangabad (15 kms). It is a domestic airport.

Rail : Aurangabad is the nearest railway station on South Central Railway Line. Mumbai - Aurangabad via Manmad is 388-km and via Pune it is 400-km.

Road : Aurangabad is a major city of Maharashtra, therefore it is well connected by road. To reach Ellora Caves tourists should take a taxi from Aurangabad. State buses run from Mumbai, Pune, Ahmednagar, Jalgaon, Shirdi, Nasik, Dhule, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Indore and Bijapur to Aurangabad

Bassein Fort in Maharashtra

A Portuguese stronghold till 1739 when the Marathas took over, Bassein Fort is a place you should not miss on your tour of forts in Maharashtra. Standing guard over the Arabian Sea, for centuries it has overlooked the Bassein Beach that thrives as a popular tourist destination and was once an important shipbuilding site.

You can also visit the temples (Vajreshwari Temple) and churches that have survived the beatings of time. Also of historical significance is the capital of Konkan, now a small village near Bassein called Nalasopora. Bassein's wide beaches lined with palm groves, Akoli Hot Springs, and fort ruins resemble the Goan coastline to a large extent and are the ideal place to relax.

Bibi Ka Maqbara

FACTS & FIGURES
Built in : 1678
Built by : Prince Azam Shah
Location : Aurangabad

Bibi Ka Maqbara is the tomb of Begum Rabia Durani,wife of Emperor Aurangazeb. The monument is an excellent example of Persian Architecture. The arched aclove surmounted by a swelling dome, the idea had acquired its own reputation in India. Bibi Ka Maqbara is considered to be a poor imitation of Taj Mahal in Agra. The layout and surrounding of the tomb is very much similar to that of Taj but some how the architecture fails to produce the magic of Taj. Nevertheless, the monument has its own charm and has been attracting tourist far & wide.

The Construction
The Bibi-Ka-Maqbara is made mostly of sandstone and has plastered walls (a cost cutting measure), and a marble dome. The expert - Ustad Ata-ullah came from Persia. Bibi Ka Maqbara is known as the South Indian Taj. However, if the delicacy of work is compared, it falls far short of the glory of the Taj at Agra. Below the tomb, lattice works are in marble. However, the lattice work and inlay decorations of flowers and creepers are beautiful. The Masjid is to the west. A high wall with bastions runs around edifice and the recesses have little minarets. The entrance leads to an arch and from this point, a fine view of the structure ahead may be obtained. The pavement that leads to mausoleum is flanked by oblong reservoirs.

Added Attraction
There is a new newest attraction - every October, MTDC celebrates the Bibi Ka Maqbara annual festival.

General View
The interior decoration has nothing comparable with the great architectural wonder at Agra. Yet a comparison apart, Bibi-ka-Maqbara has its own splendour and grace. It is considered as a fine piece of Moghul architecture in the Deccan region.

Elephanta Caves

One of the major attractions of Maharashtra, the Elephanta Caves is located near the metropolitan city of Mumbai. The Elephanta Island is located 10 km away from the Gateway of India. There are various rock cut temples present in these caves, which are as old as 5th century.

The Elephanta Island was named by the Portuguese, after the statue of an elephant near the landing area of the island.

Construction of the Caves
The rock cut temples in Elephanta caves are carved out of rock. There are columns, internal spaces and images within these temples. The whole temple is associated to a big statue. In fact one can walk through the corridors and chambers of this sculptured temple. Created through a process of rock removal, the entire complex is an interesting monument. Some of the rock surfaces here are finely finished whereas some are unfinished bare rock.

There are three entrances to the temple. The eastern and the western entrances mark the axis of the temple. There is a 20 pillared hall that lines the axis, and on its western end is a cell in which a Shivalingam enshrined.

The Mystical Images
The magnificent image of Sadasiva, a manifestation of Shiva, is carved in relief at the end of the north south axis. The stupendous 20 feet high image of the three headed Shiva, known as Trimurthy is a magnificent one. It is regarded as a masterpiece of Indian art. This huge image represents Panchamukha Shiva, whose only three faces are carved into the wall. It attracts your attention just as you enter the temple through the northern entrance.

Along with this image there are grand sculptured images of Kalyanasundara, Gangadhara, Ardhanariswara and Uma Maheswara on the southern wall. Other sculptured images of Nataraja and andhakaasuravadamoorthy are to the west of the northern entrance and the images of Yogiswara and Ravanaanugrahamurthy are to its east.

Reach Elephanta Caves
The Elephanta Island can be reached only by boat. Ferry rides are available from the Gateway of India and it takes just 15 minutes to reach the Elephanta Island. It is one of the most adventurous ride as the boat cruise up and down the wavy sea making it a life time experience.
Haji Ali Mosque

This mosque is located in the causeway protruding into the Arabian Sea. The white mosque is the tomb of Saint Haji Ali. Haji Ali was a rich Muslim who renounced the world and proceeded to Mecca. It is said that he died in Mecca and the casket miraculously drifted and came to the spot where the mosque is built toady.

Jehangir Nicholson Museum of Modern Art (Mumbai)

Jehangir Art Gallery is situated at Kala Ghoda locality of Mumbai, Maharashtra. Constructed in 1952, this art gallery is the most prestigious and modern place for Indian artistes in the city. There are four demonstration halls to exhibit the work of art here.

There is massive rush of artistes in this gallery to show one's works. Many of the artistes have to pass the time a couple of years to exhibit their works in this gallery. The gallery has a huge media notice and coverage.

Donated by Cawasji Jehangir, Jehangir Art Galleryis it is managed by the Bombay Art Society. The building of the gallery is an vast gorgeous mansion. Jehangir Art Gallery is one of the Mumbai's well-known art galleries.

Khuldabad

22 Kms. From Aurangabad. Khuldabad is called the "Valley of the Saints" because of a large-scale Sufi migration to this spot a number of hundred years ago.

It is a sacred shrine for the Muslims and contains the tomb of the last Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb. The Urs celebrated here for five days is a very well-known fair and gathers a large number of Muslims.

Mastani Mahal

Legends about Mastani and her presumed stay at Shaniwar Wada apart, it is most certain that Bajirao I did build for her a palace at Kothrud. Laying waste in the wilderness, the Mahal was recreated by Pune's 'Kaka' Dinkar Kelkar. An avid art collector, 'Kaka' transplanted the fine wooden pillars and wall paintings to his museum at Pune.

The living room of the Wada as assembled in the same style from the original woodwork here reveals the intricate architecture and woodcarving as well as wall paintings. The superb furnishings evoke the atmosphere of the home of Mastani,whose portrait on glass is also present in the museum

National Maritime Museum (Mumbai)

National Maritime Museum is situated in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The museum conserve the historical assets of India obtained from other countries and models of ships built in Mumbai. The Indian Navy set up the museum for this purpose.

Mumbai port is one of the busiest ports of India, handling approximately 40% of India's maritime trade. British developed this natural harbor port. Mumbai is well associated by air, rail and road with any part of India.

Prince of Wales Museum of Western India

Prince of Wales Museum King George V, who as Prince of Wales, laid the foundation stone of this museum in 1905. Situated near the gateway of India, it was designed in the indo-Saracenic style to commemorate the King's first visit to India.

During the First World War, it was used as a hospital. It was opened as a museum in 1923 and has three main sections: Art, Archaeology and Natural History.
One of the best museums in the country, it is a treasure house of art, sculpture, China, rare coins and old firearms. It also has a priceless collection of miniature paintings.

The major endeavour of the Art section at the museum was to develop its collection of Indian paintings so that it represents the different styles and phases. Consequently the collection presents the evolution of painting in India, ranging between 11th and 12th century illustrated palm leaf manuscripts to early 19th century Pahari paintings. Exquisite examples of all the main schools of miniature painting are on view, Rajput, Mughal, Pahari, and Deccani Each school with its characteristic style has its own delicacy of form and colour.

The glistering white marble dome crowning this building can be sighted from a distance as it lies nestled amidst a well-laid out garden.

Shahaji Chhatrapati Museum (Kolhapur)

Shahaji Chhatrapati Museum is at fresh Palace in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Curious and interesting set from the possessions of Maharaja Shahaji Chhatrapati like guns, trophies and clothes are potted here.

The Maharaja was died freshly died in 1983. British architect Charles Mant designed the New Palace in 1881 in the Indo-Sarcenic style. The museum also has large, brilliant weapons collection, including a gold-plated, double-barreled shotgun, some swords, and other guns.

There is also one of Aurangzeb's swords at the Shahaji Chhatrapati Museum. Kolhapur is well associated by air, rail and road with major cities of India. Hotels are existing in Kolhapur

Taraporewala Aquarium (Mumbai)

Taraporewala Aquarium is at crowded locality of Marine Drive in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It has nautical life and rare kind of fishes and beautiful pearl jewellery.

The aquarium has plans to renovate shortly into a high-tech Aquarium with special attractions like glass vision sea-world and an underwater sea walk.

The first President of free India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad officially opened it in 1951. The Aquarium has sea life like shark, octopus, kite fish, corals, worms, sea flower, sea horses, pearls and shells. Articles crafted from shells and pearls are also displayed here.

Mumbai is well linked by air, rail and road with major cities of India.

Victoria Terminus

A major landmark of Mumbai city is the Victoria Terminus, designed in Italian Gothic style by Architect F. W. Stevens. Recently renamed as Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus, it is one of Mumbai's most prominent buildings and architecturally one of the finest stations in the world.

The building construction commenced in 1878 and was completed in 1885. With a frontage of over 1500 feet, The administrative offices form three sides of a rectangle enclosing an ornamental garden and the entrance gate is guarded by a massive stone Lion and Tiger. The most prominent feature of this building is the high 160 feet dome crowning the centre. On top of the giant dome is a statue of a women with a torch held aloft to symbolize progress.

At the top of the central dome stands the triumphant figure of Progress. The station was christened to commemorate Victoria Jubilee Day in 1887 when India's first steam engine puffed out to neighboring Thane, about 45 kms away. Today it has been rechristened Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus after the Maratha warrior. And the old steam engines have been replaced by electric ones. But to the 2.5 million commuters who push past its massive portals everyday, this is still VT, the pulse of a throbbing city.

Vijaydurg & Sindhudurg Fort

Once naval bases, Vijaydurg and Sindhudurg bear testimony to Maharashtra's martial supremacy during Shivaji's reign. Vijaydurg or Victory Fort was strengthened around the seventeenth century by Shivaji, to whom it owes its finest features -- the triple line of walls, the numerous towers and the massive interior buildings.

Once seized by the British and renamed Fort Augustus, Sindhudurg or the Ocean Fort at Malvan port has history etched all over. Constructed by Shivaji in 1664, at a site personally selected by him. The construction of a sea fort is a stupendous task, and at Sindhudurg no efforts were spared. Over 2000 khandis (4000 mounds) of iron were used for casting and the foundation stones were laid down firmly in lead.

Tourism of Central India can also customize your tour to the Forts in Maharashtra, to include other stunning forts in Maharashtra namely Daulatabad, Gavilgad, Ghodbunder, Murud-Harnai and Sinhagad. We can also club your tour with beaches in Maharashtra tours so that you can have an enriching and entertaining vacation in Maharashtra.

Even today, as one approaches the fort past a rocky reef, navigable through a narrow channel, one marvels at the transportation of such heavy material through such choppy waters. Within its precincts are temples holding the shrines of Maruti, Bhavani, Mahadeo, Jarimai, Mahapurush and also of Shivaji -- the only such shrine in the country. As for Vijaydurg and Sindhudurg beaches, they offer the visitor one of the most serene and beautiful coastal views in India.
Bombay Natural History Society

This private institution was established in 1883, A unique centre, its behavior are manifold and involve publications like the Journal of Bombay Natural History Society, usual newsletters and books on Indian animals, birds and nature.

The exhibits include replicas and specimens of vertebrates and insects, mammals, birds, reptiles amphibians and fishes, all from the Indian subcontinent. However, the BNHS is not open to public and interested visitors should seek prior permission for admission.

Flora Fountain

Flora fountain stands at a busy five-point intersection in the heart of the comercial fort area. The beautifully sculptured fountain was erected in the memory of the Governer, Sir Henery Bartle Edward Frere, as a tribute for his contribution towards the building of Mumbai.

This fountain, located in the heart of the city, was built in 1869 in honour of Sir Bartle Frere, who was governor of Mumbai from 1862-67. Flora Fountain marks a junction of five streets and is referred as the 'Piccadilly Circus' of Mumbai. Decorated with mythological figures, the fountain is a stone structure with a sculpture of the Roman Goddess of abundance, at the top. Many of the major banks and offices are located in Flora Fountain. Close to the fountain is the Cathedral of St. Thomas. The construction of the chapel began in 1672 and completed in 1718.

Lal Mahal

In its present renovated avatar, a formation of the Pune Municipal Corporation in 1983, the Lal Mahal resembles more a sandstone- red palace, than a traditional Wada. Historians assume it to have been built by Dadaji Konddev in 1640, two years after he had ownership of the city from the Adilshahi Sultans.Konddev brought Shivaji up here, and hence the modern structure built accords pride of place to a marble bust of Jijabai.

It was also in this configuration that the Mughal general Shaista Khan sent by his king and nephew Aurangazeb to end Shivaji's political power lost three fingers while trying to escape through the window on being taken by surprise by a small band of Maratha soldiers in the dark of the night.

Nehru Science Center

Nehru Science Centre exhibits actively involve the visitor in discovering information through participation in the demonstration process. A huge sprawling four storeyed building houses the nine galleries. The hexagonal gallery, Science for Children, has an assortment of exhibits where children play with soap bubbles, primary colours, geometrical shapes and forms, tricky, puzzles, all of which make science learning a tun thing.

Sound and Hearing and Light and Sight are specialized galleries and clarify how sound is formed and heard, what resonance is, interference, echo, musical notes, the properties of Ught and colour, use of lenses, complexity of the human eye. A small gallery deals with life sciences and the evolution of man. Here a transparent woman, a mannequin, explains to visitors about the human anatomy.

Discovery and computers are highly popular. The science park gives visitors a chance to experiment with exhibits, press levers, turn wheels, roll balls, pull strings and look through periscopes and telescopes. S.ciimce at the Centre is not a dry, theoretical subject. Instead, through inspection, involvement and other related behavior scientific awareness and formulae is inculcated in children.

Raigad Fort

This is the very heart of Maratha country -- Raigad, the capital of Shivaji's kingdom. Strategically perched atop a wedge-shaped block of hill, split off from the Western Ghats and inaccessible from three sides. Stories of incredible valour and heroic deeds are etched on every pebble at Raigad.

It was here that Shivaji built his capital city in the 14th century, and here that he crowned himself Chhatrapati. For six years up to his death, Raigad remained the capital of the Marathas with its broad gates and magnificent monuments. There was only one pathway leading to the top, and prizes were offered to those who scaled the fort through unconventional methods. Though parts of Raigad are in ruins, yet they inspire an aura of grandeur.

Shivaji's impregnable capital, the place where he was crowed and where he died. Besides the fort, you'll find his samadhi and the remains of his palace.

For its immence beauty, Raigad remains a hiker's paradice.The formidable Pratapgad fort with its equestrian statue of shivaji is an interesting excursion.

You can also visit Gangasagar Lake or worship at the nearby Jagadishwar Temple or pay your respects to the great Maratha warrior at his Samadhi.

For Trekking
There are many interesting routes to Raigad, varying from the relatively easy to the challenging. The path starts from Pachad, 24 kms from Mahad, a shallow sea port on the banks of the Savitri River. Raigad can also be an adventure-filled day excursion from the hill station of Mahabaleshwar or from Pune.

Places to see near by
Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum is in Pune, Maharashtra. The museum has nearly around 20,000 collections of objects paintings, handicrafts, armour-suits, musical instruments and many other objects of art and artifacts collected from all over the world. The building has been designed in a Rajasthani-style, but the galleries give a clear depiction of the life and culture of the Marathas.

Dinkar Kelkar spent almost 60 years traveling and purchasing objects from the remote areas and towns of India. Dividing into 36 sections, the collections are confined mostly to everyday life like pots, lamps, containers, nutcrackers, pen stands. 'Mastani Mahal' is regarded to be the masterpiece to this museum, which was erected here in its original form.

The wood carvings include carved wooden doors and windows from Rajasthan, Gujarat, Karnataka and Kerala. The metal objects include locks, ink pots, ritual bowls and nutcrackers. There are also an assortment of oil lamns in and copper. Another collection is of the paintings from addition is the section on women, which depicts their important role in Indian society.

Articles belonging to Mughal and Maratha periods that date back to 17th century are displayed at Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum. Musical instruments, metalwork, exquisite chitrakathi Paintings and a unique lock collection are the other attractions of the museum.

Getting There

Air : Nearest airport is Pune 126 kms.

Rail : Nearest railhead is Pune.

Road : Mumbai-Raigad 210 kms. via Mahad. Pune-Raigad 126 kms. Mahad-Raigad 27 kms. State Transport buses ply from Mumbai, Kolhapur and Pune to Ratnagiri and also from Ratnagiri to Pawas via Bhatye.

Maharashtra wonders 2011

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The Ajanta caves are 108 kms north-east of Aurangabad .The caves are carved in the rock face which is in the face which is in the form of a horse-shoe through which flows the stream Waghora.Situated in this beautiful surroundings are 30 Buddhist caves some unfinished comprising of either viharas (monastic halls) or
chaityas(chapels)containing important examples of Buddhist architecture.Despite its age ,most of the frescoes and sculptures are remarkably well preserved .Natural light illuminates the caves at certain times of the daywhich leave you awestruck by the sheer brilliance of its architectural splendour.The Ajanta caves is placed in the World Heritage List of Monuments & a true "Wonder of the World".The Ellora caves are 29 kms Noth-West of Aurangabad.This rock-cut caves were constructed between sixth to the tenth century A.D & are included in the World Heritage.There are about 34 caves-12 Buddhist,17 Hindu,5 of Jain faith.

History
A wonderful example of cave temple architecture, the world heritage Ellora caves own elaborate facades and intricately carved interiors. These carved structures on the inner walls of the caves reflect the three faiths of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. These exotic caves were carved during 350 AD to 700 AD period.

The Chalukya - Rashtrakuta rulers (7th - 10th cnetury) were the main patrons of the cave temples of Ellora. Many kings and Merchants donated huge sums of money for the construction of these cave temples. Some religious beliefs and ethical codes forced the rulers to encourage the buliding of these temples. Building of these temples was supposed to give salvation and religious excellance to the kings.

The enchanting cave shrines of Ellora are an added value to the great Indian Heritage.

world famous wonders 2011

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Taj Mahal – Agra, India

The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in Agra, India, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.The Taj Mahal (also “the Taj”) is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian, Indian, and Islamic architectural styles. In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was cited as “the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage.”
While the white domed marble mausoleum is its most familiar component, the Taj Mahal is actually an integrated complex of structures. Building began around 1632 and was completed around 1653, and employed thousands of artisans and craftsmen

Chichen Itza – Yucatan, Mexico

Chichen Itza is a large pre-Columbian archaeological site built by the Maya civilization located in the northern center of the Yucatán Peninsula, in the Yucatán state, present-day Mexico.
Chichen Itza was a major focal point in the northern Maya lowlands from the Late Classic through the Terminal Classic and into the early portion of the Early Postclassic period. The site exhibits a multitude of architectural styles, from what is called “Mexicanized” and reminiscent of styles seen in central Mexico to the Puuc style found among the Puuc Maya of the northern lowlands. The presence of central Mexican styles was once thought to have been representative of direct migration or even conquest from central Mexico, but most contemporary interpretations view the presence of these non-Maya styles more as the result of cultural diffusion.

Great Wall of China – China

Great Wall of China is a series of stone and earthen fortifications in northern China, built, rebuilt, and maintained between the 5th century BC and the 16th century to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire. Since the 5th century BC, several walls have been built that were referred to as the Great Wall. One of the most famous is the wall built between 220–206 BC by the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. Little of that wall remains; the majority of the existing wall were built during the Ming Dynasty.

Great Pyramids of Giza – Cairo, Egypt

Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis bordering what is now El Giza, Egypt. It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one to survive substantially intact. It is believed the pyramid was built as a tomb for fourth dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu (Cheops in Greek) and constructed over a 20-year period concluding around 2551 BC. The Great Pyramid was the tallest man-made structure in the world for over 3,800 years. Originally the Great Pyramid was covered by casing stones that formed a smooth outer surface; what is seen today is the underlying core structure. Some of the casing stones that once covered the structure can still be seen around the base. There have been varying scientific and alternative theories regarding the Great Pyramid’s construction techniques. Most accepted construction hypotheses are based on the idea that it was built by moving huge stones from a quarry and dragging and lifting them into place.

Christ the Redeemer – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Christ the Redeemer is a statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; considered the largest Art Deco statue in the world. The statue stands 39.6 metres (130 ft) tall, including its 9.5 metre (31 ft) pedestal, and 30 metres (98 ft) wide. It weighs 635 tons (700 short tons), and is located at the peak of the 700 metres (2,300 ft) Corcovado mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park overlooking the city. It is one of the tallest of its kind in the world. The statue of Cristo de la Concordia in Cochabamba, Bolivia, is slightly taller, standing at 40.44 metres (132.7 ft) tall with its 6.24 metres (20.5 ft) pedestal and 34.20 metres (112.2 ft) wide. A symbol of Catholicism, the statue has become an icon of Rio and Brazil.It is made of reinforced concrete and soapstone.

Colosseum – Rome, Italy

The Colosseum or Roman Coliseum is an elliptical amphitheatre in the center of the city of Rome, Italy, the largest ever built in the Roman Empire. It is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering.
Occupying a site just east of the Roman Forum, its construction started between 70 and 72 AD[1] under the emperor Vespasian and was completed in 80 AD under Titus,[2] with further modifications being made during Domitian’s reign (81–96).[3] The name “Amphitheatrum Flavium” derives from both Vespasian’s and Titus’s family name (Flavius, from the gens Flavia).
Capable of seating 50,000 spectators,[1][4][5] the Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles. As well as the gladiatorial games, other public spectacles were held there, such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology. The building ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era. It was later reused for such purposes as housing, workshops, quarters for a religious order, a fortress, a quarry, and a Christian shrine.
Although in the 21st century it stays partially ruined because of damage caused by devastating earthquakes and stone-robbers, the Colosseum is an iconic symbol of Imperial Rome and its breakthrough achievements in earthquake engineering.

Machu Picchu – Cuzco, Peru

Machu Picchu is a pre-Columbian Inca site located 2,430 metres (7,970 ft) above sea level.[1][2] It is situated on a mountain ridge above the Urubamba Valley in Peru, which is 80 kilometres (50 mi) northwest of Cuzco and through which the Urubamba River flows. Most archaeologists believe that Machu Picchu was built as an estate for the Inca emperor Pachacuti (1438–1472). Often referred to as “The Lost City of the Incas”, it is perhaps the most familiar icon of the Inca World.
The Incas started building the estate around AD 1400 but it was abandoned as an official site for the Inca rulers a century later at the time of the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire. Although known locally, it was unknown to the outside world before being brought to international attention in 1911 by the American historian Hiram Bingham. Since then, Machu Picchu has become an important tourist attraction.

Petra, Jordan

Petra is a historic and archaeological city in the Jordanian governorate of Ma’an that has rock cut architecture and water conduits system. Established sometime around the 6th century BC as the capital city of the Nabataeans,[2] it is a symbol of Jordan as well as its most visited tourism attraction.[2] It lies on the slope of Mount Hor[3] in a basin among the mountains which form the eastern flank of Arabah (Wadi Araba), the large valley running from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. Petra was chosen as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007 and a World Heritage Site since 1985. Petra was chosen by the BBC as one of “the 40 places you have to see before you die”.

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Test Matches

Series	Year	Series Performance
Border-Gavaskar Trophy (Australia in India)	1997/98	446 (3 Matches, 5 Innings, 2x100, 1x50); 13.2-1-48-1; 2 Catches
Border-Gavaskar Trophy (India in Australia)	999/00	278 Runs (6 Innings, 1x100, 2x50); 9-0-46-1
England in India Test Series	2001/02	307 Runs (4 Innings, 1x100, 2x50); 17-3-50-1; 4 Catches
India in Bangladesh Test Series	2007	254 Runs (3 Innings, 2x100, 0x50); 6.3-1-35-2; 2 Catches

ODI Matches

Series	Year	Series Performance
Singer Series (Australia, Sri Lanka)	1994	136 (4 Matches & 3 Innings, 1x100)
Wills World Series (West Indies, South Africa)	1994/95	285 Runs (5 Innings, 1x100, 2x50); 39-4-155-8; 1 Catch
West Indies in India ODI Tour	1994/95	246 Runs (5 Innings, 1x100, 2x50); 16-0-93-1; 1 Catch
Silver Jubliee Independence Cup (Bangladesh, Pakistan)	1997/98	258 Runs (5 Innings, 3x50); 23.3-0-148-5; 6 Catches
Coca-Cola Cup (Australia, New Zealand)	1997/98	435 Runs (5 Innings, 2x100, 1x50); 19-0-101-2
India in Zimbabwe ODI Tour	1998/99	158 Runs (3 Innings, 1x100); 6-0-41-0; 1 Catch
Coca-Cola Championship (Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka)	1998/99	274 Runs (5 Innings, 2x100); 14-0-51-2; 1 Catch
South Africa in India ODI Tour	1999/00	274 Runs (5 Innings, 1x100, 1x50); 49-1-219-6; 1 Catch
Coca-Cola Cup (West Indies, Zimbabwe)	2001	282 Runs (5 Innings, 1x100, 2x50); 4-0-25-0
England in India ODI Tour	2001/02	266 Runs (6 Innings, 2x50); 30.5-158-2; 3 Catches
2003 Cricket World Cup	2002/03	673 Runs (11 Innings, 1x100, 6x50); 18-0-77-2; 4 Catches
TVS Cup (Australia, New Zealand)	2003/04	466 Runs (7 Innings, 2x100, 2x50); 21-0-125-1
West Indies in India ODI Tour	2006/07	191 Runs (4 Innings, 1x100, 1x50); 23-0-112-4
Future Cup (vs South Africa at Belfast)	2007	200 Runs (3 Matches, 3 Innings, 2x50)

Sachin's ODI Records

Game Appearances:

Matches Played: 419 (Most)
Consecutive ODI Appearances: 185[13]
Most Stadium Appearances: 90 different Grounds
Inning Appearances: 409 ( Most ). First to appear in 400 innings in ODI matches.
On his debut, Sachin Tendulkar was the second youngest debutant. Only Aaqib Javed debuted in ODI matches younger than Sachin Tendulkar. Since then, there has been 4 players who were younger than Sachin on their ODI debut: Hasan Raza (Pakistan) - the current youngest debutant, Mohammad Sharif (Bangladesh), Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) and Ramveer Rai (UAE)

Runs Scored:

Most Runs: 16,422 Runs at the rate of 44.26 runs for every time he has gotten out (as of Dec 23, 2008). He is the leading run scorer in the ODI format of the game and the only player ever to cross the 13,000-14,000-15,000 and 16,000 run marks.
First player to reach 10,000-11,000-12,000-13,000-14,000-15,000and 16000 ODI runs.
Highest individual score among Indian batsmen (186* against New Zealand at Hyderabad in 1999). The score of 186* is listed the fifth highest score recorded in ODI matches
Holds the record for scoring 1,000 ODI runs in a calendar year. He has done it seven times - 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2003 and 2007
Tendulkar has scored over 1000 ODI runs against all major Cricketing nations.
Tendulkar is the only batsman to score over 2500 runs against any opponent (Australia). Tendulkar is also the only batsman to achieve the feat runs against 2 opponents - Sri Lanka is the other team.
After Sachin crossed the 10,000-run mark in ODIs, only six other players have managed to cross the milestone: (Sanath Jayasuriya, Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid, Ricky Ponting, Brian Lara, and Inzamam ul Haq). Sachin was the fastest to reach 10,000 runs taking 259 innings and has the highest batting average among batsmen with over 10,000 ODI runs

Centuries & Fifties Record:

Most centuries: 42
Most centuries against an opponent - 8 vs. Australia.
Most centuries vs. Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe.
Most Fifties: 90.
Highest number of 50+ scores in ODIs - 132 (42 Centuries and 90 Fifties).
Only player to have over 100 innings of 50+ runs.

ODI Awards:

Most Man of the Match Awards: 57 Man of the Match Awards
Most Man of the Series Awards: 14 Man of the Series Awards

Calendar Year Record:

Most ODI runs in a calendar year: 1,894 ODI runs in 1998.
Most Centuries in a calendar year: 9 ODI centuries in 1998

Partnership Records:

Sachin Tendulkar with Sourav Ganguly hold the world record for the maximum number of runs scored by the opening partnership. They have put together 6,271 runs in 128 matches that includes 20 century partnerships and 21 fifty run partnerships.[14] The 20 century partnerships for opening pair is also a world record.
Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid hold the world record for the highest partnership in ODI matches when they scored 331 runs against New Zealand in 1999 at the LBS, Hyderabad[15]
Sachin Tendulkar has been involved in six 200 run partnerships in ODI matches - a record that he shares with Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid.[16]

And 2011 odi century 47 and test 51 total 97 date 4/1/2011.

Sachin's Test Records

Game Appearances:

On his Test debut, Sachin Tendulkar was the third youngest debutant (16y 205d). Mushtaq Mohammad (15y 124d) and Aaqib Javed (16y 189d) debuted in Test matches younger than Tendulkar. Since then, there have been 2 players who were younger than Sachin on their Test Cricket debut: Hasan Raza - Pakistan (14y 227d), the current youngest debutant, and Mohammad Sharif - Bangladesh (15y 128d).
Tendulkar has played the most number of Test Matches (156) for India (Kapil Dev and Rahul Dravid are second with 131 Test appearances each).
Tendulkar is joint second with Allan Border in the list of players with most Test caps at 156. Only Steve Waugh (168 Tests) has appeared in more games than Tendulkar

Runs Scored:

Highest run scorer in the history of test cricket with 12261 Test runs. He achieved this feat after surpassing West Indies' Brian Lara against Australia in the Border Gavaskar Trophy series, on October 17 , 2008 at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali, India.
Career Average (1989-2008, 154 Tests, 12,261 runs at 54.27 )
Became the first Indian to surpass the 11,000 Test run mark and the third International player behind Allan Border and Brian Lara. Lara took 213 innings, Sachin 223 and Border 259.
Second Indian after Sunil Gavaskar to make over 10,000 runs in Test matches.
Tendulkar and Brian Lara are the fastest to score 10,000 runs in Test cricket history. Both of them achieved this in 195 innings.
On 3 January 2007 Sachin Tendulkar (5751) edged past Brian Lara's (5736) world record of runs scored in Tests away from home. Tendulkar achieved this in 75 away Test matches while Lara had scored his runs in 66 away Tests.
Tendulkar has five calendar years with 1000 or more runs - 2008, 2002 (1392 runs), 1999 (1088 runs), 2001 (1003 runs) and 1997 (1000 runs). Gavaskar is the only other Indian with four seasons of 1000+ runs. Only Matthew Hayden and Lara have five seasons with 1000+ runs in International cricket.

Centuries:

Highest number of Test centuries (41), overtaking Sunil Gavaskar's record (34) on 10 December 2005 vs Sri Lanka in Delhi. Ricky Ponting has 36 centuries to his credit and Brian Lara has scored 34 Test Centuries.
When Tendulkar scored his maiden century in 1990, he was the second youngest to score a century. Only Mushtaq Mohammad had scored a century at a younger age by 1990. Tendulkar's record was bettered by Mohammad Ashraful in 2001/02 season.[10] The record for previous youngest Indian centurion was held by Kapil Dev.
Tendulkar's record of five centuries before he turned 20 is a current world record.
Tendulkar holds the current record (217 against NZ in 1999/00 Season) for the highest score in Test cricket by an Indian when captaining the side. Gavaskar held the previous record (205 against West Indies in Bombay - 1978/79 season)
Tendulkar has scored centuries against all test playing nations. He was the third batman to achieve the distinction after Steve Waugh and Gary Kirsten. The current list also includes Brian Lara, Ricky Ponting, Rahul Dravid, Jacques Kallis, Adam Gilchrist and Marvan Attapattu.
Sachin's 37th ton against Bangladesh during the 2nd test , made history as the 1st time the top four batsman of any team had all scored centuries in a single innings. Dinesh Karthik (129), Wasim Jaffer (138) and Rahul Dravid (129) were the other centurions in the innings.

Sachin's Profile

Born in Mumbai (formerly Bombay) into a middle class family, Tendulkar was named after his family's favorite music director Sachin Dev Burman. He went to Sharadashram Vidyamandir School where he started his cricketing career. When in school he was involved in a mammoth 664 run partnership in a Harris Shield game with friend and International team mate Vinod Kambli, and in 1988/89 scored 100 not out in his first first-class match, for Bombay against Gujarat. Aged 15 years 232 days, he was by some distance the youngest player to score a century on debut.
He played his first international match against Pakistan in Karachi facing up to the likes of Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis. He scored just 15 runs and was bowled by Waqar Younis, who also made his debut in that match. It was an innings very different from how the rest of his career went. He followed it up with his maiden Test fifty a few days later at Faisalabad. However he could not get a century in that series. His One-day International (ODI) debut on December 18 was equally disappointing where he was dismissed without scoring a run again by Waqar Younis. The series was followed by a non-descript tour of New Zealand in which he fell for 88 in a Test match, thus missing the chance to be the youngest player to score a Test hundred. In the tour of England in 1990 he scored his maiden Test century but the other scores were not remarkable. It was in the 1991/1992 tour of Australia that he made his mark as a remarkable batsman. He has been man of the match 11 times in Test matches and Man of the Series twice, both times in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.
His maiden ODI century came on September 9, 1994 against Australia in Sri Lanka at Colombo.
He was named by Wisden as one of the Cricketers of the Year 1997 which was the first calendar year in which he scored a 1000 Test runs. He repeated the feat in 1999, 2001 and 2002.

He seems to play his best cricket against the best teams, however he has been criticized for not leading India to more Test match victories away from home. However, for a good part of his career, the Indian team was not very competitive and he was the only redeeming quality about it. There were times where he has brought India to the verge of victory only to be let down by his teammates.
Sachin's batting in ODIs really took off after he was invited to open the innings at Auckland against New Zealand in 1994[1] after he had played nearly 70 matches. At the Auckland ODI Tendulkar slammed the ball all around the stadium with a firepower that was not seen in cricket in those days. He went on to make 82 runs in 49 balls. Tendulkar's considerably better performance as an opener dawned upon everyone else. He was to stay as India's opener for long time after that. His first hundred came later that year against Australia in Colombo. He now scores a century every six innings that he plays.
Tendulkar has a shrewd cricketing brain and has a good arm from the outfield. Sachin's record as captain, however, has not been as outstanding as his batting performance. His contribution to the game and his role in attracting a following to the game goes beyond his record. His game is characterized by style, aggression and often dazzling brilliance. Sachin has earned respect from fans and cricketers around the world due to his down-to-earth nature which he maintains despite being treated as a national icon and a demi-god of sorts.
Tendulkar had an excellent fitness record but in 1999 he suffered a career-threatening back injury. This was followed by another fitness problem. Tendulkar had to miss out on two tournaments in as he was recovering from tennis elbow. He was struggling to be fit for the home Test series against Australia. However, he overcame the injury, and displayed proof of it in fine fashion scoring a double hundred against Bangladesh.
Sachin's fame in his own country is such that he is virtually a prisoner in his own home with his appearances in public causing near-riots amongst fevered fans. He is known to take his car for late-night drives around the city as one of the few chances to escape the protective bubble in which he is forced to exist. Sachin is married to his childhood friend Dr. Anjali. He has a five year old daughter Sara and a son Arjun, who is three.
Perhaps the biggest reminder of his fame, Sachin was recently made a textbook lesson in Indian schools so that children can draw inspiration from his achievements.
Australian bowling great Shane Warne who is among Wisden's list of five greatest cricket players in 21st century has had a particularly bad time against Tendulkar. During the 1998-99 season he was quoted to have had nightmares of Sachin dancing down the track and smashing him for sixes
For last couple of years Sachin has been less aggressive than what he was during his peak time. His once flamboyant style is seldom seen now and has himself admitted that he would be toning down his approach to the game with Virender Sehwag taking on the mantle of the aggressor. Experts have opined that it could be due to age, though surprisingly his average in Tests has been at an all time high indicating the capacity of his new self to gather runs instead of plundering runs. However, in the current ODI series against Sri Lanka (Oct-Nov 2005), Sachin may have reinvented himself and gained the plundering form of old, as he came out all guns blazing in the first two ODIs to score 93 and 67* in commanding style. However in an attempt to keep the flow going he found himself in a mini-slump of sorts. But on the 10th of December 2005, at 16:44:19 IST he again reminded the world of his prowesses with a masterly crafted 35th record breaking ton against the Sri Lankans.

Sachin's Family

Ramesh Tendulkar, his father, supported Sachin when he was faced with the choice of complete devotion to cricket, or to re-build his academic career and pursue college. His father left the decision to Sachin, and backed him up when his son opted for cricket. This is significant due to the high emphasis of education and the strong influence of parents over children in Indian culture. His brother Ajit Tendulkar was also close and supportive of his intense efforts to master and excel at the game.

Tendulkar married Anjali Mehta, a gujarati doctor in 1998. It was a love marriage, despite his wife being a few years older than Sachin. They have two children, Arjun and Sara. Tendulkar remains a very devoted family man, and preserves the privacy and sanctity of his personal life despite the otherwise overwhelming media coverage on him.

India in South Africa, 2010-11 Cricket Series

South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Cape Town

Cape Town, day three: Steyn, Sachin, ensure see-saw battle continues

Jan 4, 2011

Dale Steyn (5/75) bowled South Africa back into the match while Sachin Tendulkar scored his 51st Test century on a fascinating day three of the third Test. A late double-strike from Harbhajan Singh handed India a slight edge as South Africa struggled to 52 for two at close of play.

Apart from Tendulkar's heroic 146, Gautam Gambhir (93) and Harbhajan Singh (40) were the other notable contributors as India scored 364 in response to South Africa's first innings total of 362.

South Africa 362 and 52 for 2 lead India 364 (Tendulkar 146, Gambhir 93, Steyn 5-75) by 50 runs

3rd Test - India v South Africa, Durban, Jan 2-6, 2011
India tour of South Africa, Dec 2010-Jan 2011

Cape Town, day two: Jacques Kallis emulates Ricky Ponting‎, India 142/2 at stumps

Jan 3, 2011

Jacques Kallis scored 161 to guide South Africa to a fighting 362, while Indian bowler Sreesanth (5-114) led the charge for the visitors on Day 2 at Cape Town. Kallis, with his second ton in the series after his career-best 201 notout at Centurion, caught up with Ricky Ponting's tally of 39 Test hundreds. Only Sachin has posted more Test hundreds (50).

100s	Innings	Tests	Batsman (Country)
50	289	177*	Sachin Tendulkar (Ind)
39	245	145*	Jacques Kallis (SA)
39	259	152	Ricky Ponting (Aus)
34	214	125	Sunil Gavaskar (Ind)
34	232	131	Brian Lara (WI)

India's innings wobbled at 28-2 in the second session, but they ended the day at 142 for two, with the help of a 114-run stand between Gautam Gambhir and Sachin Tendulkar.

India 142/2 (Gambhir 65, Tendulkar 49) trail South Africa 362 (Kallis 161, Amla 59, Sreesanth 5-114) by 220 runs

3rd Test - India v South Africa, Durban, Jan 2-6, 2011
India tour of South Africa, Dec 2010-Jan 2011

Cape Town, day one: Jacques Kallis fifty defies India in deciding Test

Jan 2, 2011

Jacques Kallis struck an unbeaten 81 as South Africa made 232-4 on day one of the deciding third Test against India.

The series between Test cricket's top two teams is intriguingly poised at 1-1 after world number one side India won the second Test at Durban by 87 runs.

South Africa 232/4 (Amla 59, Kallis 81*) v India

3rd Test - India v South Africa, Durban, Jan 2-6, 2011
India tour of South Africa, Dec 2010-Jan 2011

South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Durban

Durban Test, day four: India beat South Africa to level series; IND-SAF:1-1(3)

Dec 29, 2010

South Africa who started the day needing 303 to seal a series victory were all out for 215 in 72.3 overs about an hour after the lunch break to record only their second Test triumph on South African soil.

S Sreesanth (3-45), Zaheer Khan (3-53) and Harbhajan Singh (2-70) were the pick of the bowlers for India while Ashwell Prince was the top scorer for the South Africans with an unbeaten 39. The 123-run victory in the first Test at Johannesburg in 2006 was their first Test victory on South African soil.

The two teams will now travel to Cape Town for the third and final Test starting on Sunday.

India 205 (Steyn 6-50) and 228 (Laxman 96) beat South Africa 131 (Harbhajan 4-10) and 215 (Sreesanth 3-35, Zaheer 3-57) by 87 runs

2nd Test - India v South Africa, Durban, Dec 2010
India tour of South Africa, Dec 2010-Jan 2011

Durban Test, day three: India set South Africa tough target

Dec 28, 2010

The low scoring second cricket Test is tantalisingly poised with South Africa needing 192 more runs to win when play start on day four in Durban. India resumed their second innings on 92-4 and VVS Laxman made a magnificent 96 as they reached 228 all out. Chasing 303 for victory, South Africa were 111-3 when bad light stopped play early, with Jacques Kallis (12) and AB de Villiers (17) in the middle.

Laxman's sparkling 96 and his vital 70 run partnership with Zaheer for the eighth wicket was largely responsible for India posting an overall lead of 302. Steyn finished with 2-60 to take his match figures to 8-110.

South Africa 131 and 111 for 3 need another 192 runs to beat India 205 and 228 (Laxman 96)

2nd Test - India v South Africa, Durban, Dec 2010
India tour of South Africa, Dec 2010-Jan 2011

Durban Test, day two: Zaheer, Harbhajan put India on top

Dec 27, 2010

On the second day of the Durban Test, India lost four wickets in the morning to be dismissed for 205 in their first innings. South Africa then lost ten to be bowled out for 131 runs in 37.2 overs, with Zaheer taking 3 for 36 and Harbhajan 4 for 10 in 7.2 overs. India lost four again to finish the day on 92 for four, 166 ahead of South Africa's first innings total.

India were 56/4 with the top four of Virender Sehwag, M Vijay, Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar back. When bad light stopped play, India were 92/4, with VVS Laxman and Cheteshwar Pujara playing sensibly to prevent further damage.

India 205 (Steyn 6-50) and 92 for 4 lead South Africa 131 (Harbhajan 4-10, Zaheer 3-36) by 166 runs

2nd Test - India v South Africa, Durban, Dec 2010
India tour of South Africa, Dec 2010-Jan 2011

Durban Test, day one: India end day one at 183/6 against South Africa

Dec 26, 2010

India struggled to 183 for six against South Africa when bad weather brought a premature end to the opening day's play in the second Test of the three-match series.

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was 20 not out and Harbhajan Singh 15 not out when the players left the field. India needs to win the second test to have any chance of claiming the series. A victory for No. 2-ranked South Africa in Durban will send India to its first series loss since 2008.

India 183 for six in 56 overs (VVS Laxman 38, Mahendra Singh Dhoni 20 not out, Harbhajan Singh 15 not out; Dale Steyn 4/36) vs South Africa

2nd Test - India v South Africa, Durban, Dec 2010
India tour of South Africa, Dec 2010-Jan 2011

South Africa v India, 1st Test, Centurion

Centurion Test, day five: South Africa seal innings victory over India; IND-SAF:1-0(3)

Dec 20, 2010

South Africa claimed India's last two wickets in 35 deliveries to win the first test by an innings and 25 runs on the final day at Centurion on Monday. Opening bowlers Morne Morkel and Dale Steyn took a wicket each as the world number one side, resuming on 454 for eight, were dismissed for the addition of only five runs.

The second Test starts Dec. 26 in Durban before the best- of-three contest concludes in Cape Town from Jan. 2. South Africa has won all four previous home series against India.

South Africa 620 for 4 dec (Kallis 201, Amla 140, de Villiers 129) beat India 136 (Morkel 5-20, Steyn 3-34) and 459 (Tendulkar 111, Dhoni 90, Gambhir 80, Steyn 4-105) by an innings and 25 runs

1st Test - India v South Africa, Centurion, Dec 2010
India tour of South Africa, Dec 2010-Jan 2011

Centurion Test, day three: India 190/2 at stumps

Dec 18, 2010

India day three at 190/2, still 294 runs behind South Africa. They lost both the openers in the second innings, after Graeme Smith declared on 620 for 4 - when de Villiers fell - with a monstrous lead of 484.

Ishant Sharma (7) and Rahul Dravid (28) will resume batting on day four.

India 136 and 190 for 2 (Sehwag 63, Gambhir 80) trail South Africa 620 for 4 dec (Kallis 201*, de Villiers 129, Amla 140) by 294 runs

Centurion Test, day two: India hit by Kallis, Amla

Dec 17, 2010

South Africa openers Graeme Smith and Alviro Petersen shared a century partnership - 111 for the first wicket - before unbeaten centuries by Jacques Kallis and Hashim Amla put South Africa totally in control against the inconsistent India attack on the second day of the first Test today. South Africa finished the second day well in command on 366 for two. Sreesanth endured a miserable day, conceding 71 runs from 19 wicketless overs, as well as misfielding twice at fine leg to concede boundaries. He was continually heckled and sarcastically applauded by a section of the crowd.

Continuing on 136-9, India slumped to its third-lowest test total against South Africa, failing to add to its overnight score with Morne Morkel collecting a career-best 5-20.

South Africa 366 for 2 (Amla 116, Kallis 102, Petersen 77, Smith 62) lead India 136 (Morkel 5-20) by 230 runs

Centurion Test, day one: Steyn, Morkel leave India in tatters

Dec 16, 2010

South Africa's fast bowlers made up for lost time as they ripped through the Indian batting line-up on a rain-shortened first day at Centurion. India was reduced to 136-9 in 38.1 overs as Morne Morkel and Dale Steyn shared seven wickets. Sachin Tendulkar led the Indians with 36, and captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was 33 not out at stumps.

Earlier, Graeme Smith won the toss and put India into bat after heavy rain delayed the start of the match. Play finally got underway at 3pm. Indian off spinner Harbhajan fought back with five boundaries in his 25-ball 27, after most of the top batsmen perished against the South African quickies. Dhoni hit two fours and a six, but soon gratefully accepted the offer from the umpires to go off for failing light.

India 136 for 9 off 38.1 overs (Morkel 4-20, Steyn 3-34) v South Africa

1st Test - India v South Africa, Centurion, Dec 2010
India tour of South Africa, Dec 2010-Jan 2011

India tour of South Africa, Dec 2010-Jan 2011

India vs South Africa in South Africa 2010-2011

India in South Africa - 3 test matches, 5 ODIs, 1 T20, Dec 16, 2010 - Jan 23, 2011

India and South Africa will play three tests, one T20I and five one-day internationals in South Africa during the tour starting December 16th.

Series Schedule:

Schedule	Match	Venue
Thu Dec 16 - Mon Dec 20 08:30 GMT \| 10:30 local	1st Test - India v South Africa	SuperSport Park, Centurion
Sun Dec 26 - Thu Dec 30 08:00 GMT \| 10:00 local	2nd Test - India v South Africa	Kingsmead, Durban
Sun Jan 2 - Thu Jan 6 08:30 GMT \| 10:30 local	3rd Test - India v South Africa	Newlands, Cape Town
Sun Jan 9 12:30 GMT \| 14:30 local	Only T20I - India v South Africa	Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban
Wed Jan 12 12:30 GMT \| 14:30 local	1st ODI - India v South Africa	Kingsmead, Durban
Sat Jan 15 12:30 GMT \| 14:30 local	2nd ODI - India v South Africa	New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Tue Jan 18 12:30 GMT \| 14:30 local	3rd ODI - India v South Africa	Newlands, Cape Town
Fri Jan 21 12:30 GMT \| 14:30 local	4th ODI - India v South Africa	St George's Park, Port Elizabeth
Sun Jan 23 08:00 GMT \| 10:00 local	5th ODI - India v South Africa	SuperSport Park, Centurion

ICC Cricket World Cup 2011

ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 in India, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh

The 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup will be the tenth Cricket World Cup, and will be hosted by three South Asian Test cricket playing countries; India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. It will take place during the months of February and March 2011, with the first match being played on 19 February 2011.

29 matches out of 49 will be played in India including one quarterfinal, semi-final and final, 12 matches in Sri Lanka including one quarterfinal and semifinal and eight matches in Bangladesh including two quarterfinals.

ICC Cricket World Cup

The ICC Cricket World Cup, generally referred to as the Cricket World Cup, is the premier international championship of men's One-day International (ODI) cricket. The event is organised by the sport's governing body, the International Cricket Council (ICC), with preliminary qualification rounds leading up to a finals tournament which is held every four years. According to the ICC, it is the most important tournament and the pinnacle of achievement in the sport. The first Cricket World Cup contest was organised in England in 1975. A separate Women's Cricket World Cup has been held every four years since 1973.
The finals of the Cricket World Cup are contested by all ten Test-playing and ODI-playing nations, together with other national teams that qualify through the ICC Trophy competition. Australia has been the most successful of the five teams to have won the tournament, taking three titles. The West Indies have won twice, while India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka have each won once.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 in Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka

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De Ghuma Ke: ICC Cricket World Cup 2011′s official theme song

Dec 30, 2010

Bollywood's musical trio of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy have composed the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011′s official theme song, titled "De Ghuma Ke". The song is in itself a passionate expression that creatively captures the fierce sense of competition and the desire to win. The song has been composed in 3 different versions - Hindi, Bangla and Sinhalese - and will feature in the build-up to and during the tournament in India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 Schedule

Pak govt may ask PCB to boycott 2011 World Cup

July 16, 2009

After skipping the logo unveiling ceremony of the 2011 World Cup held in Mumbai recently, speculations are rife that Pakistan could boycott the mega event also.
According to sources, the government is seriously considering to ask the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to boycott the 2011 World Cup in protest against the ICC’s decision to shift the World Cup matches from Pakistan.

The Indian government is being blamed for influencing the ICC’s decision and trying to alienate Pakistan. The Central Organising Committee of the 2011 World Cup on Tuesday had recommended India to host eight of the 14 matches that were earlier allotted to Pakistan.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 Group A Matches
ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 Group B Matches
ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 Semi Finals
ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 Final
ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 in India, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh
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India to host 29 2011 World Cup matches

July 15, 2009

The Central Organising Committee of the 2011 World Cup on Tuesday recommended India to host eight of the 14 matches that were earlier allotted to Pakistan. The COC met in Mumbai to recommend the ICC Board as to where, within Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka, the 14 matches originally allocated to Pakistan should be staged and where the tournament secretariat would be based.
While India got eight, Sri Lanka will host the remaining four matches and Bangladesh two. India will now host 29 matches, Sri Lanka 12 and Bangladesh eight.

The COC also recommended that Bangladesh would stage two of the four quarter-finals, with India and Sri Lanka hosting one each. The two semi-finals will be staged in India and Sri Lanka, with the final in India.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 in India, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh

2011 Cricket World Cup matches switch to India

Apr 28, 2009

The majority of 2011 World Cup matches scheduled to be held in Pakistan will be switched to India, the tournament's organising committee has decided.
The 2011 World Cup was set to be co-hosted by Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka with Pakistan to host 14 matches. But the International Cricket Council, at its executive board meeting in Dubai earlier this month, decided to strip Pakistan of its hosting rights because of safety concerns arising from an "uncertain political situation" in the country.
At a World Cup organising committee meeting in Mumbai on Tuesday, India was given 29 matches including the final and one semi-final, while Sri Lanka is set to host 12 matches including a semi-final and Bangladesh eight matches and the opening ceremony. ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat, who attended the meeting, said he was confident adequate security measure would be put in place in the subcontinent to ensure the event goes ahead as planned.
"We have formed in the central organising committee a security team to be directed by BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) president Shashank Manohar," he said. "We recognise that it's important we instil confidence in the security measures we have in place. "We have no doubt that we will be able to put together security plans that would successfully help host the World Cup in 2011."

Mumbai to host 2011 cricket world cup final

Jun 19, 2007

The organising committee for the 2011 Cricket World Cup has said that the inaugural ceremony of the mega event will be held in Dhaka, while Lahore and Colombo will host the semi-finals and finals will be held in Mumbai. It has also promised a spectator-friendly tournament with affordable ticket prices.
India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will be co-hosting the month-long extravaganza in four years' time. "We promise a spectator-and media-friendly World Cup in four years time," said, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Chairman Sharad Pawar, after the organisers' first meeting in Bhurban, a northern hill resort near Islamabad. "We will make unrelenting efforts to make the event a spectacular one so that more and more people come and watch the best cricket," Pawar was quoted as saying in 'The News'. "We assure that prices of the tickets will be affordable to the local paying capacity," he added.
The committee also held discussions on the option of common visas for citizens of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, based on the pattern the Caribbean nations adopted in the just concluded World Cup. "The possibility of a common visa will also be explored through talks with the governments," said Pawar.
Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Nasim Ashraf said the committee will seek grants from the ICC for developing cricket grounds in all the four countries. Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi and Faisalabad would host the World Cup matches in Pakistan.
Pakistan's eastern cultural hub at Lahore was chosen, as the headquarters of the World Cup 2011. The four countries from the subcontinent beat the joint bid from Australia and New Zealand to stage the 2011 World Cup. Australia and New Zealand will now host the 2015 edition.
Besides Pawar and Ashraf, the meeting was attended by Bangladesh Cricket Board CEO Mehmood-ur-Rahman and Sri Lankan Cricket Board Chief Executive Dilip Mendies. The next organising committee meeting will be held in India later this year.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 Bid

The International Cricket Council announced its decision on which countries would host the 2011 World Cup on April 30, 2006.
Australia and New Zealand also bid for the tournament, and a successful Australasian bid for the 2011 World Cup would have seen a 50-50 split in games, with the final still up for negotiation. The TransTasman bid, Beyond Boundaries, was the only bid for 2011 delivered to ICC headquarters in Dubai ahead of the March 1 deadline. Considerable merits of the Australasian bid were the superior venues and infrastructure and the total support of both the New Zealand and Australian governments on tax and customs issues during the tournament, according to Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland. The New Zealand government had also given assurance that Zimbabwe would be allowed to compete in the tournament, following political discussions in the country whether their cricket team should be allowed to tour Zimbabwe in 2005. The Australasian bid also won the support of West Indies captain Shivnarine Chanderpaul.
ICC President Ehsan Mani said the extra time taken by the Asian bloc to hand over its bid compliance book had harmed the four-nation bid. However, when the time came to vote, Asia won the hosting rights by ten votes to three. The Pakistan Cricket Board has revealed that it was the vote of the West Indies Cricket Board that swung the matter, as the Asian bid had the support of the four bidding countries along with South Africa and Zimbabwe. It was reported in Pakistani newspaper Dawn that the Asian countries promised to hold fund-raising events for West Indian cricket during the 2007 World Cup, which may have influenced the vote. However, chairman of the Monitoring Committee of the Asian bid, I. S. Bindra, said it was their promise of extra profits in the region of US$ 400 million that swung the vote, that there "was no quid pro quo for their support", and that playing the West Indies had "nothing to do with the World Cup bid".
International cricket politics lie at the heart of the dispute. Since cricket is the most popular sport in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, Asia is of fundamental financial importance to the International Cricket Council. However, historically, international cricket has been controlled by the Old Commonwealth nations of England, Australia, and New Zealand, supported by South Africa. The centre of cricketing politics has moved, over time, with the money, and the Asian nations, particularly India under the guidance of Jagmohan Dalmiya, looking for greater control in the direction of international cricket, and in 2005 Dalmiya said that the Indian subcontinent should host every third World Cup

ICC World Cup 2011 Structure

On 11 April 2005, Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shaharyar Khan announced agreement about the allocation of games, though no decision on the location of semi-finals and final has been made. Three months later, PCB director Abbas Zaidi confirmed that India had been chosen to host the final, while Pakistan and Sri Lanka would host the semi-finals. This will be the first time Sri Lanka will host a World Cup semi-final, after hosting two group games during the 1996 World Cup. The opening ceremony will take place in Bangladesh.

India:

22 games (including the final)
Venues: Eden Gardens (Kolkata), Feroz Shah Kotla (Delhi), M. Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bangalore), M. A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai), Punjab C.A. Stadium (Mohali), Sardar Patel Stadium (Ahmedabad), Vidarbha C.A. Ground (Nagpur), Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai). The final of the 2011 cricket World Cup will be played in New Delhi at a new state-of-the-art stadium to be built by BCCI on the banks of river Yamuna at a cost of about Rs.5 billion.

~~Pakistan:~~

~~16 games (including one semi-final)~~
~~Venues: Arbab Niaz Stadium (Peshawar), Gaddafi Stadium (Lahore), Iqbal Stadium (Faisalabad), Multan Cricket Stadium (Multan), National Stadium (Karachi), Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium (Rawalpindi)~~

Sri Lanka:

9 games (including one semi-final)
Venues: R. Premadasa Stadium (Colombo), Sinhalese S.C. (Colombo)

Bangladesh:

6 games (including the opening ceremony and opening match)
Venue (one from three will be picked): Bangabandhu National Stadium (Dhaka; the stadium was officially handed over to the football federation in March 2005), Narayanganj Osmani Stadium (Fatullah), Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium (Mirpur)

ICC Cricket World Cup 2011

ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 in India, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh

ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 in Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka

ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 Schedule

ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 Group A Matches

20 Feb, 2011	New Zealand	v	Kenya	M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
20 Feb, 2011	Sri Lanka	v	Canada	Hambantota Cricket Stadium, Hambantota
21 Feb, 2011	Australia	v	Zimbabwe	Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad
23 Feb, 2011	Pakistan	v	Kenya	Hambantota Cricket Stadium, Hambantota
25 Feb, 2011	New Zealand	v	Australia	Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur
26 Feb, 2011	Sri Lanka	v	Pakistan	R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
28 Feb, 2011	Zimbabwe	v	Canada	Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur
1 Mar, 2011	Sri Lanka	v	Kenya	R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
3 Mar, 2011	Pakistan	v	Canada	R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
4 Mar, 2011	New Zealand	v	Zimbabwe	Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad
5 Mar, 2011	Sri Lanka	v	Australia	R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
7 Mar, 2011	Kenya	v	Canada	Feroz Shah Kotla, New Delhi
8 Mar, 2011	Pakistan	v	New Zealand	Pallekele Cricket Stadium, Kandy
10 Mar, 2011	Sri Lanka	v	Zimbabwe	Pallekele Cricket Stadium, Kandy
13 Mar, 2011	New Zealand	v	Canada	Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
13 Mar, 2011	Australia	v	Kenya	M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
14 Mar, 2011	Pakistan	v	Zimbabwe	Pallekele Cricket Stadium, Kandy
16 Mar, 2011	Australia	v	Canada	M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
18 Mar, 2011	Sri Lanka	v	New Zealand	Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
19 Mar, 2011	Pakistan	v	Australia	R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
20 Mar, 2011	Zimbabwe	v	Kenya	Eden Gardens, Kolkata

ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 Group B Matches

19 Feb, 2011	India	v	Bangladesh	Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
22 Feb, 2011	England	v	Netherlands	Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur
24 Feb, 2011	South Africa	v	West Indies	Feroz Shah Kotla, New Delhi
25 Feb, 2011	Bangladesh	v	Ireland	Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
27 Feb, 2011	India	v	England	Eden Gardens, Kolkata
28 Feb, 2011	West Indies	v	Netherlands	Feroz Shah Kotla, New Delhi
2 Mar, 2011	England	v	Ireland	M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
3 Mar, 2011	South Africa	v	Netherlands	Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali
4 Mar, 2011	Bangladesh	v	West Indies	Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
6 Mar, 2011	India	v	Ireland	M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
6 Mar, 2011	England	v	South Africa	M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
9 Mar, 2011	India	v	Netherlands	Feroz Shah Kotla, New Delhi
11 Mar, 2011	Ireland /	v	West Indies	Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali
11 Mar, 2011	Bangladesh	v	England	Chittagong Divisional Stadium, Chittagong
12 Mar, 2011	India	v	South Africa	Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur
14 Mar, 2011	Bangladesh	v	Netherlands	Chittagong Divisional Stadium, Chittagong
15 Mar, 2011	South Africa	v	Ireland	Eden Gardens, Kolkata
17 Mar, 2011	England	v	West Indies	M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
18 Mar, 2011	Ireland	v	Netherlands	Eden Gardens, Kolkata
19 Mar, 2011	Bangladesh	v	South Africa	Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
20 Mar, 2011	India	v	West Indies	M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 Quarter-finals

23 Mar, 2011	TBD	v	TBD	Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
24 Mar, 2011	TBD	v	TBD	R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
25 Mar, 2011	TBD	v	TBD	Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
26 Mar, 2011	TBD	v	TBD	Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad

ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 Semi-finals

29 Mar, 2011	TBD	v	TBD	R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
30 Mar, 2011	TBD	v	TBD	Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali

ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 Final

2 April, 2011

TBD

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

ICC Finalizes Schedule of 2011 World Cup, India to Host Final

April 28, 2009

India will host the final and one semi-final of the 2011 World Cup while Sri Lanka will stage the other semi-final, the International Cricket Council's (ICC) World Cup Organising Committee, headed by former cricket board president Sharad Pawar, announced in Mumbai. India will host 29 of the 49 matches across eight venues, Sri Lanka will host 12 in three venues while Bangladesh will stage eight at two grounds as well as the opening ceremony on February 18, 2011. Bangladesh would host the opening ceremony of the 2011 World Cup as well as eight matches, which would be played on two venues.

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IPL inaugural edition more vibrant than IPL II

June 01, 2009

Sachin Tendulkar has said that the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League in India last year was far more vibrant than the IPL II which was held in South Africa in April-May.
The Mumbai Indians captain, who featured in both editions of the Twenty20 extravaganza, said, "The first year was definitely better. When you play in India, it's a different ball game altogether. (But) the reception we got each time (in South Africa) was terrific.

Tussauds unveil Sachin's wax figure

April 14, 2009

Indian Batting master Sachin launched his wax figure at a Mumbai hotel on april 13th. It is the first instance, that a celebrity’s wax statue has been unveiled outside London. It took the efforts of 20 people, four months and a budget of 150,000 pounds to realise the model.

Sachin Tendulkar, with his kids Arjun and Sara attended the unveiling of his wax statue, which is going to be kept at the Madame Tussauds in London. Thus, Sachin Tendulkar will become the first Indian sportsperson to grace the world-famous Madame Tussauds wax museum. He will be the third cricketer at the museum apart from Shane Warne and Brian Lara to feature at the London museum.

Sachin sets new Test runs record

Oct 17, 2008

Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar has become the world record Test runs scorer, surpassing Brian Lara's previous best mark of 11,953.
Tendulkar, 35, needed 15 runs to overtake West Indies legend Lara in the standings on the first day of the second Test against Australia in Mohali. And despite being forced to go to tea on 13 not out, the 'Little Master' came out after the interval to hit Australian debutant Peter Siddle's first ball of the session for three runs to spark wild celebrations in the ground.
The crowd gave Tendulkar a standing ovation to celebrate his achievement, while a pre-prepared fireworks display was also set off outside. The entire Australian team also stood to applaud the batsman, who received warm handshakes from each member of the opposition lineup.
Tendulkar already held the record for Test centuries with 39 in 152 Test matches for India and he is regarded as a living legend in many parts of his homeland - particularly in his native city, Mumbai (formerly Bombay). The batsman's achievement - and brilliance on the big occasion - was almost underlined with a 40th Test century, but it was not to be as he was dismissed on 88 after a catch at slip by Matthew Hayden off the bowling of Sidde.
The innings takes Tendulkar's career total to 12,041 – making him the first batsman ever to surpass 12,000 Test runs.

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Sachin Tendulkar Memorabilia

Unframed and Unsigned print - 80cm x 40cm - 22 USD

As a tribute to this outstanding feat, we are proud to release a magnificent, full colour print, titled "Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar 35". ". This collage style print contains the details of all of Sachin's 35 Test Centuries, various images taken during his career and also his Record Breaking innings. Unlimited in volume, this piece has been especially created to enable Sachin fans all around the World to be able to own a little piece of this historic achievement. Unsigned and unframed, this print is a very affordable piece of cricket memorabilia.
"While every Cricketer dreams of being the best in his time, this boy dreamt a little more - of being the best there ever was. Even as a little boy playing in the park, he was introspective, quiet, critical of every century he scored, every shot he played. At 16, he debuted for India, and is today the only batsman ever to have been compared with Sir Donald Bradman universally, including by Bradman himself."

Signed and Framed print

Signed and Framed print - 100cm x 50cm - 550 USD

During the 1st Test, Pakistan v India at Karachi in November 1989, a quiet 16 year-old named Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar made his Test debut for his beloved India.
Then, during the 2nd Test, England v India at Manchester in 1990, Sachin showed the cricket world what he was capable of, scoring his first ever Test century, he finished 119 not out after facing 189 balls.
On December 10th 2005, during the 2nd Test, India v Sri Lanka at Delhi, Sachin Tendulkar scored an amazing 109. This Test century, being the 35th of his career, saw Sachin surpass the World Test Record of 34, previously held by Indian great Sunil Gavaskar since his retirement in 1987. Facing 196 balls, Sachin displayed his true brilliance at the crease, hitting 14 fours and 1 six, until being trapped LBW by a spectacular delivery from Muralitharan.
This outstanding achievement is destined to stand for many years to come.
As a tribute to this outstanding feat, we are proud to release a limited edition of 1000 prints, titled "Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar 35". This collage style print contains the details of all of Sachin's 35 Test Centuries, various images taken during his career and also his Record Breaking innings. These prints have been elegantly framed in a quality timber and frame and Perspex glazed.
This strictly limited piece of Test Cricket history has been personally signed by Sachin and will be the only signed print released World wide to officially commemorate his World Test Record.
This product is supported by A-Tag Authentication Technology and includes an official a-Tag Certificate of Authenticity.
"While every Cricketer dreams of being the best in his time, this boy dreamt a little more - of being the best there ever was. Even as a little boy playing in the park, he was introspective, quiet, critical of every century he scored, every shot he played. At 16, he debuted for India, and is today the only batsman ever to have been compared with Sir Donald Bradman universally, including by Bradman himself."

Sachin Tendulkar

India tour of South Africa, Dec 2010-Jan 2011

3 test matches, 5 ODIs, 1 T20

Schedule	Match	Venue
Thu Dec 16 - Mon Dec 20 08:30 GMT \| 10:30 local	1st Test - India v South Africa	SuperSport Park, Centurion
Sun Dec 26 - Thu Dec 30 08:00 GMT \| 10:00 local	2nd Test - India v South Africa	Kingsmead, Durban
Sun Jan 2 - Thu Jan 6 08:30 GMT \| 10:30 local	3rd Test - India v South Africa	Newlands, Cape Town
Sun Jan 9 12:30 GMT \| 14:30 local	Only T20I - India v South Africa	Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban
Wed Jan 12 12:30 GMT \| 14:30 local	1st ODI - India v South Africa	Kingsmead, Durban
Sat Jan 15 12:30 GMT \| 14:30 local	2nd ODI - India v South Africa	New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Tue Jan 18 12:30 GMT \| 14:30 local	3rd ODI - India v South Africa	Newlands, Cape Town
Fri Jan 21 12:30 GMT \| 14:30 local	4th ODI - India v South Africa	St George's Park, Port Elizabeth
Sun Jan 23 08:00 GMT \| 10:00 local	5th ODI - India v South Africa	SuperSport Park, Centurion

Sachin's Awards

Official Awards

1994: Arjuna Award Receipient for achievements in Cricket
1997: Tendulkar was one of the five cricketers selected as Wisden Cricketer of the Year
1997/98: India's highest sporting honour - Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna
1999: Padma Shri - India's civilian medal of recognition
2008: Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian award.

Media Awards

In August 2003, Sachin Tendulkar was voted as the "Greatest Sportsman" of the country in the sport personalities category in the Best of India poll conducted by Zee News.
In November 2006, Time magazine named Tendulkar as one of the Asian Heroes.
In December 2006, he was named "Sports person of the Year"
The current India Poised campaign run by The Times of India has nominated him as the Face of New India next to the likes of Amartya Sen and Mahatma Gandhi among others.

Sachin's Man of the Match Awards

Last updated on Jan 05, 2009

Test Matches

Opponent	Venue	Year	Match Performance
England	Manchester	1990	1st Inn.: 68; 2 Catches 2nd Inn.: 119
England	Chennai	1992/93	1st Inn.: 165; 5-0 2nd Inn.: 2 Catches; 4-0
New Zealand	Chennai	1995/96	1st Inn.: 52
Australia	Chennai	1997/98	1st Inn.: 4; 1 Catch 2nd Inn.: 155
Pakistan	Chennai	1998/99	1st Inn.: 0; 10-1 2nd Inn.: 136; 35-2
New Zealand	Ahmedabad	1999/00	1st Inn.: 217 2nd Inn.: 15; 19-0
Australia	Melbourne	1999/00	1st Inn.: 116 2nd Inn.: 52
South Africa	Mumbai	1999/00	1st Inn.: 97; 10-3 2nd Inn.: 8; 4-0
West Indies	Kolkata	2002/03	1st Inn.: 36; 33-0 2nd Inn.: 176)
Australia	Sydney	2003/04	1st Inn.: 241 2nd Inn.: 60; 36-0; 1 Catch
Australia	Adelaide	2007/08	1st Inn.: 153 2nd Inn.: 13

ODI Matches

Opponent	Venue	Year	Match Performance
Sri Lanka	Pune	1990/91	53; 39-2; 2 Catches
West Indies	Sharjah	1991/92	11* ; 34-4
South Africa	Kolkata	1991/92	62; 27-1
West Indies	Melbourne	1991/92	57*; 38-0
Pakistan	Sydney	1991/92	54*; 37-1
Zimbabwe	Hamilton	1991/92	81; 35-1
New Zealand	Auckland	1993/94	82
Australia	Colombo	1994	110; 15-0
New Zealand	Vadodara	1994/95	115, 27-0
New Zealand	New Delhi	1994/95	62; 29-2
West Indies	Kolkata	1994/95	66; 35-1
Sri Lanka	Sharjah	1994/95	112*; 1 Catch
Kenya	Cuttack	1995/96	127*; 26-0
West Indies	Gwalior	1995/96	70
Pakistan	Sharjah	1995/96	118; 40-2
Pakistan	Toronto	1996	89*; 12-0; 1 Catch
Australia	Bangalore	1996/97	88; 45-1; 2 Catches
South Africa	Mumbai	1996/97	114
Zimbabwe	Benoni	1996/97	104; 16-0
New Zealand	Bangalore	1997	117; 35-0
Pakistan	Dhaka	1997/98	95; 45-3
Australia	Kochi	1997/98	8; 32-5
Australia	Kanpur	1997/98	100; 19-0
Australia	Sharjah	1997/98	80; 21-0
Australia	Sharjah	1997/98	143; 27-1; 1 Run Out
Australia	Sharjah	1997/98	134; 12-0
Kenya	Kolkata	1998	100*; 4-0
Sri Lanka	Colombo	1998	128; 13-0
Zimbabwe	Bulawayo	1998/99	127*; 1 Catch
Australia	Dhaka	1998/99	141; 38-4; 1 Catch
Zimbabwe	Sharjah	1998/99	118; 4-0
Zimbabwe	Sharjah	1998/99	124; 16-1; 1 Catch
Kenya	Bristol	1999	140*; 23-0
Zimbabwe	Singapore	1999	85
New Zealand	Hyderabad	1999/00	186*; 1 Catch
South Africa	Vadodara	1999/00	122; 43-0
Sri Lanka	Sharjah	2000/01	101; 22-0
Australia	Indore	2000/01	139; 1 Catch
Zimbabwe	Harare	2001	70
West Indies	Bulawayo	2001	81; 14-0
West Indies	Harare	2001	122; 11-0
Kenya	Paarl	2001/02	146
England	Chennai	2001/02	68; 8-0; 1 Catch
West Indies	Port of Spain	2001/02	65; 20-1
Sri Lanka	Bristol	2002	113
Zimbabwe	Harare	2002/03	81
Namibia	Pietermaritzburg	2002/03	152
Pakistan	Centurion	2002/03	98
Australia	Gwalior	2003/04	100; 39-1
Pakistan	Rawalpindi	2003/04	141; 45-0
Bangladesh	Colombo	2004	82; 35-3
West Indies	Kuala Lumpur	2006/07	141
West Indies	Vadodara	2006/07	100*
South Africa	Belfast	2006/07	93
England	The Oval	2007/08	94
Pakistan	Gwalior	2007/08	97
Australia	Sydney	2007/08	117*

Sachin's Latest News & World Records

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Sachin's Latest News & World Records

Sachin Tendulkar breaks ODI world record, hits first ever 200

February 24, 2010

Sachin Tendulkar became the first man ever to score double hundred in one-dayers. The former India captain reached the landmark with a single off Charl Langeveldt in the final over. India won the match by 153 runs to take a winning 2-0 lead in the series after bowling out the tourists for 248.

The 36-year-old hit 25 fours (a world record) and three sixes in a stunning 200 off 147 balls.
It passed the previous best of 194, set by Pakistan's Saeed Anwar in 1997 and Zimbabwe's Charles Coventry last year. Anwar made 194 against India in May 1997 while Coventry hit the same total not out against Bangladesh. His previous best one-day knock was the 186 not out scored against New Zealand in 1999.

Sachin now holds the record for most runs in tests (13,447), most runs in one-day internationals (17,598), most centuries in Tests (47) and most centuries in ODIs (46). He has played 166 Test matches with a batting average of 55.56. He has appeared in 442 One-day internationals, with a batting average of 45.12.

"I'd like to dedicate this double hundred to the people of India who have stood by me no matter what for the last 20 years," man of the match Tendulkar said at the prize-giving ceremony.
"There have been ups and downs, but they have supported me."

Highest ODI individual scores

Runs	Batsman	Match	Venue	Year
200*	Sachin Tendulkar	India v South Africa	Gwalior	2010
194*	Charles Coventry	Zimbabwe v Bangladesh	Bulawayo	2009
194	Saeed Anwar	Pakistan v India	Chennai	1997
189*	Vivian Richards	West Indies v England	Manchester	1984

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India vs South Africa Second ODI Gwalior, Feb 24, 2010
India vs South Africa Cricket Series in India, 2010

Sachin Tendulkar Completes 30,000 International Runs

Nov 20, 2009

Sachin Tendulkar became the first cricketer in the world to complete 30,000 international runs during his second innings 100 not out against Sri Lanka at Ahmedabad. Sachin completed 17,000 runs in ODIs two weeks back, and in test matches, nearing the 13,000 mark - both World records.
He already holds the World records for most centuries in test matches (43) and most centuries in ODIs (45), and half centuries in both versions of the game (144 each). He has also scored 125 centuries and 208 half centuries in domestic matches.
Sachin also has nearly 200 international wickets, and another 275 domestic wickets. Which by the way, are not World Records!

Nov 12, 2009

The former chief selector and master batsman Dileep Vengsarkar told PTI that he admires Sachin's humility, respect for elders and the passion for the game that he retained even after so many years and after achieving so much in cricket. The former Indian captain also added that he had his first look at Tendulkar's talent during the 1988-89 series against New Zealand when he invited the schoolboy to the Indian team's net session in Mumbai.

Lata Mangeshkar about Sachin Tendulkar

Nov 12, 2009

Melody queen Lata Mangeshkar, a self-confessed Tendulkar fan, wants the veteran right-hander to plays for another 10 years before even considering retirement and also win the 2011 World Cup for India. Mangeshkar told PTI-Bhasha that she gets upset every time there is speculation about Tendulkar's retirement.

Amitabh Bachchan about Sachin Tendulkar

Nov 12, 2009

Talking to the Times of India, Amitabh Bachchan has called Sachin a "true genius" and a "consummate artist" who is "gifted in handling pressure under all circumstances." He believes that it is Sachin's ability to be patient and making "his bat to do the talking" that helps him stay away from controversies. He also added that everyone in his family is a huge Tendulkar fan.

Australia Prime Minister Kevin Rudd about Sachin Tendulkar

Nov 12, 2009

Australia Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, currently on a visit to India, conveyed the respect Tendulkar commands in Australia and said, "From one cricket mad nation to another, we salute the 'Little Master'." He also added that "may I say on behalf of all Australian cricket fans that if Sachin does decide it is time to retire, we would support him wholeheartedly," in a lighter vein.

Sachin Tendulkar crosses 17000-run mark in ODIs

Nov 5, 2009

Tendulkar completed the magical 17,000-run mark in One-Day International cricket at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi against Australia, to reach another milestone in his glittering career. Sanath Jayasuriya is second on the list with 13,377 runs. Tendulkar's wait to reach the 17,000-run mark in One-dayers continued in Mohali as he missed the milestone by just seven runs after getting dismissed for 40 on a dubious decision in the fourth ODI against Australia.
Sachin went on to score his 45th ODI century off just 81 balls. He also has 91 ODI fifties under his belt.

One-day cricket's leading run-scorers:

Sachin Tendulkar (IND) 17,000	Sanath Jayasuriya (SRI) 13,377
Ricky Ponting (AUS) 12,286	Inzamam-ul Haq (PAK) 11,739
Sourav Ganguly (IND) 11,363	Rahul Dravid (IND) 10,765
Brian Lara (WIN) 10,405	Jacques Kallis (RSA) 10,328

Break-up of Sachin's run tally country-wise:

2995 runs in 66 matches vs Australia	2749 runs in 74 matches vs Sri Lanka
2389 runs in 67 matches vs Pakistan	1750 runs in 42 matches vs N' Zealand
1655 runs in 52 matches vs S' Africa	1571 runs in 38 matches vs W' Indies
1377 runs in 34 matches vs Zimbabwe	1335 runs in 36 matches vs England
647 runs in 10 matches vs Kenya	354 runs in 10 matches vs Bangladesh
152 runs in 1 match vs Namibia	81 runs in 2 matches vs UAE
57 runs in 1 match vs Bermuda	52 runs in 1 match vs Netherlands
4 runs in 1 match vs Ireland

Australia 350/4 (Marsh 112, Watson 93, White 57) beat India 347 (Tendulkar 175, Raina 59, Watson 3-47, McKay 3-59) by three runs

Australia vs India Fifth ODI at Hyderabad Thursday, Nov 5 2009
Australia in India 7-match ODI Series 2009

Tendulkar backs India to retain T20 WC

June 02, 2009

Tendulkar's money is on India, which has an explosive batting line up and a balanced team, to successfully defend the Twenty20 World Cup title they won two years back in South Africa. He added, "I know in cricket nothing is certain. The game is full of uncertainties. But going by our strengths and balance I think we have a good chance."

Eden truly special for me

June 01, 2009

Recollecting his exploits at the theatre of some of his memorable innings, Sachin Tendulkar said on Tuesday that every one of his outings at the Eden Gardens had been special for him.
"I always have very fond memories of Eden Gardens right from the day I first played here (in 1991)," said Tendulkar.
Tendulkar was controversially run out in a Test against Pakistan at the Eden in 1999 that led to play being held up for about three hours due to crowd trouble, and he said he would always cherish the vibrant atmosphere inside the stadium whenever India played there.

sachin ramesh tendulkar

2011-05-22T22:56:00.000-07:00

Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar

Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar (born April 24, 1973) is an Indian cricketer, widely considered to be one of the greatest batsmen of all time. He currently holds the records for the most cumulative runs in One-Day Internationals, and the most number of centuries scored in both One-day Internationals and Test cricket. He made his international debut against Pakistan in 1989 at the age of sixteen, becoming India's youngest Test player. Although primarily a top-order batsman, Tendulkar has often proved to be a useful and effective slow bowler. He received India's highest sporting honour, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna in the year 1997-1998 and the civilian award Padma Shri in 1999. His cricketing and batting abilities are widely regarded as genius by many stalwarts of the game. For instance, Sir Donald Bradman, the Australian great said of Sachin, "He reminds me of myself". He is affectionately known as The Little Master by his adoring fans.

Sachin's Latest News & World Records

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February 24, 2010

Thane

2011-05-07T12:45:00.001-07:00

Thane is one of the major districts in Maharashtra state of western India. Thane city is also the headquarter of the district. The major areas located near Thane are Kalyan, Dombivli, Mira, Bhayandar, Bhiwandi, Ulhasnagar, Ambarnath, Kilgaon, Badlapur, Dahanu, Shahapur, Wada, Vasai and Virar.

Thane district is the third largest industrialized place in Maharashtra. Thane district lies between North Latitude 18°42' to 20°20' and East Longitude 72°45' to 73°48'. The area covered by Thane is 9558 sq kms.

History of Thane
The name 'Thane' is derived from the ancient city 'Shristhanaka' which was ruled by the Shilahara kings. The British took over Thane district from the Peshwa in 1817 and it became part of north Konkan district.

In 1949, after India got independence the Jawhar state was merged with Thane district. Since, then Thane became separate taluka or district.

Thane climate
There are completely two different climates in district - one affects the western coastal plains and other on the eastern slopes of Sahyadri. The areas affected by the former are Thane, Vasai, Palghar, Dahanu which is humid and warm. On the contrary the latter areas, Kalyan, Bhiwandi, Vada, Ambarnath, Ulhasnagar and Talasari experiences less humidity.

The winter starts from December to February, summers are from March to June. Monsoon hits from June to September. Overall the weather is warm but pleasant throughout the year.

Thane Transport
The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMT) is the conveyance for within city traveling. Other than this, Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMT), Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMT), Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Transport (KDMT) and Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) services are also available.

Thane is connected to all the major cities in Maharashtra and railways are best services for local traveling also.

Hotels in Thane

Golden Valley Resort
KT Hill Resort Hotel
Kailash Krupa Hotel
Rainbow Lodging Hotel
Nature Trails Garden Resort
MTDC Holiday Resort Ghodbunder
Yatri Hotel

Attractions in Thane

Ganeshpuri
Bassein (Vasai)
Masunda Talao
Jawhar Palace
Tansa wild life sanctuary

solapur

2011-05-07T12:44:00.000-07:00

Solapur is a district in the state of Maharashtra in India. The headquarters of the district is located in the town of Solapur. The district is located in the south eastern part of the state and is situated by the Bhima river.

Solapur district map helps travelers with useful information about the physical features of the region. Solapur district in Maharashtra is spread over an area of around 14,886 square kilometers. The capital city of Mumbai is around 450 Km from the district.

Solapur district has a tropical climate. The summer season is hot and humid while the winters are pleasant. The ideal time for traveling to Solapur is between the months of October and February.

There are a number of tourist attractions in Solapur district. The map of Solapur district provides information about the location of the tourist spots. Lots of sightseeing tours are arranged by the local tourist board and the travel agencies. Some popular points of interest in the area are:

Pandharpur
Kundalsangam
Akkalkot
Mangalwedha

The hotels in Solapur offer satisfactory lodging facilities at affordable rates. Most of them are located close to the main town center and can be reached easily and conveniently.

The Solapur district map provides information about various routes to reach Solapur. The nearest airport is located in the city of Pune. Pune is well accessible from the district by bus and train services. By road, Solapur is linked with places like Akola, Amravati, Nagpur, Mumbai, Kolhapur, Ratnagiri and Nasik. Train services are well developed.

sindhdurgh

2011-05-07T12:43:00.001-07:00

Sindhudurg District Map would be of great help to the tourist heading on to the Sindhudurg district.
Division
Sindhudurg district comprises 8 talukas and 4 Vidhan Sabha constituencies.
Population
Sindhudurg district has a population of around 8,68,825 (2001 census).
Climate
The district of Sindhudurg experiences semi-tropical climate.
Agriculture
The chief crops produced in Sindhudurg are rice, mango, coconut, nachani, cashewnut, beetlenut, groundnut, jackfruit and variety of spices.
Cuisine
The cuisine of Sindhudurg, known as Malvani cuisine, is a unique feature of the district.
Getting to
Transportation in Sindhudurg is well-developed. Ratnagiri, Belgaum (Karnataka) and Dabolim (Goa) airports are located close to Sindhudurg.
Apart from air access, Sindhudurg district is also well-connected to the major towns and cities like Mumbai and Goa by road and rail. There are 7 railway stations in the district and the famous Konkan Railway passes through Sindhudurg. NH-17 also passes through the district.
Places of interests
Some of the popular attractions in Sindhudurg include:

Amboli Waterfalls
Ganapati Temple at Redi
Navdurga Redi
Sindhudurg Fort
Tilari Dam (Dodamarg)
Vijaydurg Fort

Apart from them, Sindhudurg is also home to a number of scenic beaches namely Malvan, Redi, Shiroda and Tarkarli.

satara

2011-05-07T12:42:00.001-07:00

Location of Satara District:

The district of Satara is located in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. Spread across an area of almost 10484 square kilometers, the district is bordered by Solapur in the east, Ratnagiri in the west, Pune in the north and Sangli in the south. The Satara District Map clearly shows that the Rivers Krishna and Koyna flow through this place. Panchgani, Mahabaleshwar, Karad, Wai, Koregaon and, Koyananagar are the chief towns of Satara District.

History of Satara District:

Ancient inscriptions dating back to 200 BC indicate that Karad is the oldest area of the district. Satara was also part of the Mauryan Empire between 451 to 455 AD. Thereafter it was ruled by the Satvahanas from 550 AD to 750 AD. The great Maratha ruler Shivaji conquered this region in the year 1663. In the year 1848, Satara District was made part of the Bombay Presidency and after India�s independence it became a district of Maharashtra.

Tourist Attractions in Satara District:

Some of the most beautiful places of Maharashtra form part of Satara District, thereby making it one of the prime tourist destinations of the state. Mahabaleshwar, one of the most beautiful hill stations of India, is located in this very district. Besides this, there are several places of interest located in the different cities of the district. The main attractions include:

Shivaji Museum, Satara Town
Shri Bhavani Museum, Anudh
Siddhanath Temple, Mhaswad
Wai Ganpati Temple
Kuraneshwar
Ajinkyatra Fort
Thosegarh Water Fall
Kas Lake

Popular excursion from Satara include Panchgani, Mayni and Anudh.

Getting to Satara District:

Satara District and its towns and talukas are well connected to one another as well with the rest of India by a good network of roads and rail. The Satara District Map points the major roads of the district. There are ample number of trains that come to Satara from different parts of the country on a regular basis. The nearest airport is the Mumbai Airport.

sangli

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Surrounded by the districts of Satara and Solapur in the north, Kolhapur and Belgum districts in the south, Vijapur district in the east and Ratnagiri district in the west, the district of Sangli is located in the western part of the state of Maharashtra.

Sangli District Map is can guide the tourists on visit to the Sangli.The city of Sangli is the administrative center of the Sangli district.

Population

According to 2001 India census, Sangli district has a population of around 25,83,524.

Agriculture

Agriculture is the chief source of income of the district. Groundnut, jowar, sugarcane, soyabean and turmeric are the major food crops produced in Sangli.

Transportation

Transportation in Sangli is well-developed. The nearest airports to Sangli is at Pune (231 kilometers) . NH-4 passes through the district.

Sangli district is well-connected by an extensive rail network with the major cities and towns. The nearest railway stations to Sangli are

Sangli
Miraj
Bhilavadi
Kirloskarwadi
Takari

Accommodation

Tourists coming on a holiday trip to Sangli will find multiple options for accommodation. Hotels in Sangli are varied in number.

Tourist Attractions

There are numerous places of interests in Sangli. Some of them include:

Audumbar
Bahubali Hill Temples
Chandoli Wildlife Sanctuary
Gokak waterfalls
Koyna
Dargah of Miraj
Mahabaleshwar
The Museum of Sangli
Narsobawadi
Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary

Apart from the above-mentioned places, travelers can also go to the nearby attractions such as Ambrai Garden, Dandoba Hills Reserver Forest, Mahatma Gandhi Vachnalay, Prachitgad Fort and Panhala Fort.

wardha

2011-05-07T12:40:00.000-07:00

Wardha District is located in the state of Maharashtra in western India. Until 1862, Wardha was part of the Nagpur District. Later it was separated and its headquarters was established near Pulgaon at Kaotha. In 1866 the headquarter town of Wardha was established on the site of the hamlet of Palakwadi. Wardha District Map is very useful for those traveling to Wardha.

Wardha District is situated in the north eastern part of the state. The district is bordered to the north and west by the Amravati district and by the Yavatmal district to the south. In the east it is bordered by Nagpur district and by Chandrapur district in the south east.

Along with the districts of Nagpur, Gadchiroli, Bhandara and Chandrapur, the district is also part of the Nagpur Revenue division. Wardha District is subdivided into three subdivisions namely Wardha, Hinganghat and Arvi. The district has 507 Gram Panchayats, 1387 villages and 6 Municipal towns.

The district has a population of about 12, 30,640 according to the census of 2001 . The population of males is around 6,35,751 while that of females is 5, 94,889. There are four legislative assembly constituencies namely Pulgaon, Wardha, Arvi and Hinganghat in the district.

There are a number of tourist destinations in the district like Kelzer, Vishwa Shanti Stup, Gitai Mandir, Gandhi Gyan Mandir, Sewagram- Bapu Kuti, Paunar - Paramdham Ashram, Bor Dam, Garpit, Magan Sangrahalaya, Laxmi Narayana Temple, Bajajwadi, Bor Reserved Forest, Mahakali and Pohana. Sewagram- Bapu Kuti is where Mahatma Gandhi stayed and continued his freedom struggle.

Ratnagiri

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The district of Ratnagiri, at a distance of 400 kilometers from Mumbai, is located in the southwestern region of the state of Maharashtra on the Arabian Sea coast. Ratnagiri District Map would help the tourists during the trip to Ratnagiri.

The district of Ratnagiri is bounded by the Sahyadri Hills in the east and Arabian Sea in the west. The city of Ratnagiri is the administrative headquarters of the district.

Divisions

Ratnagiri district consists of 9 talukas and 7 Vidhan Sabha constituencies.

Population

Ratnagiri district has a population of around 16,96,777 (2001 census).

Languages

The main languages spoken here are Konkani and Marathi

Agriculture

Rice and coconut are the main crops produced in Ratnagiri.

Best time to visit

The best time to visit Ratnagiri is either between the months of April and June or October and December.

Getting to

Getting to Ratnagiri is easy and convenient. The nearest airport is located at Ratnagiri, at a distance of 50 kilometers. The nearest railhead to Ratnagiri is Kolhapur.

Apart from air and rail access, the district of Ratnagiri is well-connected by roadways with all the major cities and towns such as Kolhapur, Mumbai and Pune. NH-17 passes through the district.

Accommodation

As is common with any popular tourist destination, travelers will find a number of accommodations in Ratnagiri according to their choice, mood and budget. Some of the popular hotels in Ratnagiri include: Kohinoor Samudra Beach Resort (Bhatye Beach)

Kamats Murud Beach Resorts (Dapoli)
Hotel Landmark (Ratnagiri)
Manas Hotel (Guhagar)
The Riverview Resort (Chiplun)
Hotel Sai Kripa (Ratnagiri)
Silver Sand Beach Resort

Places of interests

Some of the famous attractions of Ratnagiri include

Beaches on the coastline of Konkan
Ganapatipule
Murud Janjira
Parashuram Temple

Apart from sightseeing, the tourists can also go for excursions to the places like Savantwadi and Sindhudurg Fort.

Shopping

Shopping in Ratnagiri can be a favorite pastime for the travelers. The district is famous for high-quality horticultural fruits, especially for the royal mangoes.

raigad

2011-05-07T12:37:00.002-07:00

Raigad is popularly known as, Raigarh district. It is located in Maharashtra state in Konkan region of India. The district got its name from Raigad fort which was formerly the ruled by Maratha leader Shivaji.

Enveloped by dense forests and Western Ghats of Sahyadri ranges; Raigad district is bounded by Mumbai Harbor, Thane, Pune, Ratnagiri districts. It is bounded by the Arabian Sea in the west.

Raigad district is very popular for its beaches, forts and other travel destinations. There are several tribes that inhabit in Raigad. Some of them are - Mahadev, Koli, Katkari and Thakur.

Transport in Raigad
The district is well connected with all the major highways. Sion-Panl highway, Mumbai-Pune expressway and NH17 are all linked. The Konkan railway is another option for transport to Raigad.

Raigad attractions
Raigad Fort
Murud Janjira Fort
Ballaleshwar Ganpati - Pali
Varad Vinayak Ganapati - Mahad
Birla Ganesh Temple
Kanakeshwar - Alibag
Elephanta Caves
Mandaw and Kihim Beach
Hari Harihareshwar Beach
Matheran

nahik

2011-05-07T12:37:00.000-07:00

Nashik is one of the well known districts in the state of Maharashtra in India. The city of Nashik is also the administrative headquarter of the district. It is historically, culturally and socially very significant. It also has huge mythological importance and is considered the most pious place for Hindus.

Nashik Geography
The district Nashik is spread on an area of 15,503 sq. kms. It is enveloped by the Dhule district in the north, Jalgaon in the east, Aurangabad in the south east, Ahmadnagar to the south, Thane in the southwest, Valsad & Navsari districts of Gujarat to the west and The Dangs to the northwest.

The district is known for its Ghats and mountain ranges. The Western Ghats which are popularly known as Sahyadru ranges are bordered from north to south of Nashik. The western slopes are drained by many rivers. One of the major rivers that passes Nashik is Daman Ganga River which drains westwards in the Arabian Sea. This is the reason that very large portion of Nashik is very fertile.

Nashik Divisions
Nashik district is sub divided into 15 talukas which are grouped into for divisions -

Nashik - Dindori, Igatpuri, Nashik, Nashik Road, Peint, Trimbakeshwar,
Malegaon - Chandwad, Malegaon, Nandgaon
Niphad - Niphad, Sinnar, Yeola
Kalwan - Deola, Kalwan, Baglan (Satana), Surgana

Climate in Nashik
Nashik district has extreme climate. The maximum was 42.4o C and the lowest was 0.6o C. It receives average rainfall which varies between 2600 to 3000 mm annually. Maximum rainfall is received from June to September. The weather is very humid with 43 to 62 percent humidity. Overall the weather is very pleasant making it very comfortable to travel all year round.

Attractions in Naskhi

Coin Museum
Trimbakeshwar (one of the 12 Jyotirlingas)
Pandavleni Caves
Vani or SaptaShrungi
Kalaram Temple
Muktidham Temple
Ozar
Kalsubai
Mangi Tungi
Ramkund
Someshwar
Deolali Camp
Artillery Centre
Takli

Hotels in Nashik

Hotel Ginger
Hotel Panchvati Yatri
Hotel Surya Renaissance
Jupiter Business and luxury hotel
Lily Sarovar Portico
Manas Lifestyle Resort
Panchvati Elite Inn

washim

2011-05-07T12:35:00.002-07:00

The district is located in the Vidarbha Region of Maharashtra, India. The entire district occupies an area of about 5150 sq kilometer. The geographical coordinates of Washim District are 76� 7' East Longitude and 19� 61' North Latitude. The Washim District Map shows that this district is surrounded by Akola, Amravati, Buldhana, Yavatmal and Parbhani. The Rivers Penganag and Aran pass through this district.

Divisons of Washim District:

The entire district has two major sub-divisions. These are further divided into 6 talukas, which are Mangrulpir, Manora, Karanja, Washim, Risod and Malegaon. There are as many as 789 villages forming part of the Washim District in Maharashtra. The population of the district as per the census of 2001 was 1020216.

History of Washim District:

In olden days the district of Washim was known as Vatsagulma. At that time it was the capital of King Wakata of the Vatsagulma Dynasty, which was an offshoot of the Vakataka Dynasty. In the year 1905, during the British rule, Washim District was split into two different districts called Yeotmal District and Akol District.

Economy of Washim District:

Agriculture is the primary industry in this region. Some of the main crops that are grown in this very place include jowar, cotton, bajra, wheat, rice, tur and mango.

Tourist Attractions of Washim District:

There are several temples and other interesting places in Washim District that are worth paying a visit. The main attractions of this place, which are an integral part of the tourist attractions in Maharashtra comprise of:

Padmateerth in Washim
Shri Nrusimha Saraswati Swami Maharaj (Guru Mandir) in Karanja
Shri Nath Nange Maharaj Temple Dawha in Malegaon
Shri Sakharam Maharaj Temple Loni in Risod
Chamunda Devi in Washim
Pohara Devi in Taluka Manora
Balaji Mandir in Washim
Antariksha Parshwanath Jain Mandir
Shirpur Jain Mandir

Getting to Washim District:

There are a good number of roads connecting Washim district to the other districts of Maharashtra. The Washim District map highlights the major roads that connect the towns and villages of this district to other places such as Hingoli, Amravati, Darwha and Murtajapur within the state. The rail connectivity is also good over here. There are trains from and to Purna and Khandwa and other places of the district.

nagpur

2011-05-07T12:35:00.000-07:00

Rightly known as Santra Nagari or Orange city for housing world class oranges, Nagpur is the third largest city in the western state of Maharashtra following Mumbai and Pune. In 2001 Nagpur was declared as India's 13th largest urban conglomeration. Globally, Nagpur stands as the 114th largest city. Nagpur lies precisely at the centre of India.

The main attraction and centerpiece of the city is the British fort built in 1818 on the twin hills of Sitabuldi.

Geographic Location of Nagpur:
The district stretches to almost 9897 sq km. The zero milestones of India lie in Nagpur. Situated 274.5 meters to 652.70 meters above sea level 28% of the town is covered by Forest. Nagpur is surrounded by plateau rising northward to the Satpura Range. Kanhan and Pench rivers are the two important rivers of the district. River Wardha in the west and Wainganga in the east merge as tributaries of Godavari River.

Climatic Condition of Nagpur:
Nagpur usually has typical seasonal monsoon weather which is normally dry. Summers witness temperature as high as 48oC. Monsoons hit the highest point during the months of July and August. Monsoon brings down the temperature to almost 27oC. During the winters this temperature drops down to almost 6 to 7oC.

History of Nagpur:
King Bhakt Buland of Deogad kingdom founded Nagpur in the early 18th century. He brought about many developments in the Nagpur city. Next ruler, Chand Sultan followed the foot step of his Bhakt Buland and worked to better the city. Death of Chand Sultan lead rise to many disputes in the year 1739.

Later on, Nagpur became the capital of Bhonsles. However British took over Nagpur from the Bhonsles in 1817and shortly the Nagpur came under the complete British rule.

In 1861 Nagpur was declared as the capital of the Central Provinces of India. With the advent in 1867of Indian railways Nagpur picked up as a major trade centre.

Demographics of Nagpur:
2001census report states that the population of Nagpur is 2.5 million.

Time zone:
Nagpur follows Asia/Kolkata time zone id.

Industries in Nagpur:

First textile mill of India was built in the Nagpur city. Nagpur houses several renowned national level scientific and governmental establishments like:

National Environmental Engineering Research Institute NEERI
Central Institute of Cotton Research (CICR)
National Research Centre for Citrus
National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning
Jawaharlal Nehru National Aluminum Research and Development Centre
Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO)

Oranges, paddy, sugarcane, wheat, jowar, soyabean and cotton are the main agricultural products of the region. These are several alloy steel factories, sugar thread and textile mills in the region. These enterprises contribute a great deal to the revenue of the state.

Languages spoken in Nagpur:
The language of Nagpur is basically bilingual. The two languages at Nagpur that are widely spoken throughout the city are Hindi and Marathi. Marathi is the state language in Nagpur whereas Hindi being the national language is also very popularly spoken in the city of Nagpur.

Educational institutes in Nagpur;
Nagpur Engineering Colleges

Raisoni Engineering College
Priyadarshini Engineering and Architecture
VNIT
LIT
C V Raman Engineering College

Nagpur Medical Colleges

Govt. Medical College
Indira Gandhi Medical College

Nagpur Nursing Colleges

Government Medical College and Hospital
Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital
Madhuribai Deshmukh Institute of Nursing Education
Mandal School of Nursing
Mure Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
VSPM College of Nursing and Research Centre

Nagpur Law Colleges

Dr. Ambedkar College
Raja Dharmrao Law College
SP College of Law

Nagpur Business Management Colleges

Dr.Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth
Institute of Management Technology (IMT)
Yuva School of Management (YSM)
Central India Institute of Management Studies
Shri Ramdeobaba Kamla Nehru Engg College (SRKNEC)
Department of Business Management, Nagpur University
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of management Studies and Research
Lokmokmanya Tilak Institute of Management Studies

Nagpur Universities
List of popular and luxury hotels in Nagpur:

The Pride Hotel
Tuli International
Hotel Centre Point
Hotel Hardeo
Hotel Jagsons
Hotel Chanakya Modi
Hotel Dua Continental
Hotel Blue Moon
Hotel Rawell Continental
Weizmann Hotels Ltd

Major tourist attractions in Nagpur:
Some of the prominent attractions of the Nagpur district are as follows:

Dragon Palace temple
Jadu Mahal, Ambazari Lake
Pench National Park
Balaji Mandir
Sitabuldi Fort
Maharaj Baug

Reaching Nagpur is not a problem. Train, buses, airplanes are available to take you to the cit of advancements, Nagpur.

pune

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Pune is the eight largest metropolitan in India which is located in Maharashtra district. It is also the second largest district and was formerly known as, Poona or Punya nagari. This was once the center of Maratha Empire but, later it came under Maharashtra state.

The founder of Maratha Empire, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was from Pune and this is the reason it has rich historical and cultural significance. Presently, Pune is the educational hub and center of industrial growth.

Geography of Pune
Pune district is located 560 m above sea level on the western margin of the Deccan plateau. It is very hilly and raised area with lots of hill stations for tourist attractions. Pune is located very near to the Koyna Dam is rated as Zone 4 by the India Meteorological Department. This makes it highly earthquake prone city.

Pune climate
Pune has dry and tropical wet climate. The average temperature ranges between 20 to 28o C. The district of Pune is affected by three seasons - monsoon, summer and winter. The summers are from March to May and the temperature varies from 30 to 38o C. The monsoon starts from June and is till October with moderate rainfall. Overall the weather in Pune is very pleasant through the year. Winter is expected from November which continues to lower the temperature till January.

Administration in Pune
The Pune district is under Pune Municipal Corpoation (PMC). There are total 149 elected councilors headed by the Mayor. Apart from PMC there are four more administrative bodies that are active with Pune Metropolitan Area -

Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) - Pimpri-Chinchwad and its surroundings
Khadki Cantonment Board (KCB) - Khadki
Pune Cantonment Board (PCB) - Pune Cantonment
Dehu Road Cantonment Board - Dehu Road area

Pune transport
Pune international airport is well connected to all the major cities of India. It also has Indian Air Force Base. This is because Pune has military cantonment. Railways are also well linked but, it is better to opt for roadways.

Buses and private shuttle are one of the very popular conveyance opted by the local residents. Pune is very well linked to National Highways and state highways. The NH4 connects it to Mumbai, Bangluru, Sangli and Kolhapur. NH9 connects to Hyderabad, Solapur and NH50 to Nashik. The Mumbai Pune Expressway which India's first six lane high speed expressway is well known. It was built in 2002. The intra city highways - Old Pune Mumbai Highway and Katraj Dehu Road Bypass has made traveling very comfortable.

Hotels in Pune

Le Meridien
Sun-N-Sand Hotel
Taj Blue Diamond
Gordon House
Best Western Pride Hotel
Aurora Towers
Kohinoor Executive
The Central Park
Oakwood
Sagar Plaza
Maurya Residency

Places to visit in Pune

Shaniwarwada
Aga Khan Palace
Pataleshwar Cave Temple
Chaturshringi Temple
Shinde Chhatri
Saras Baug
Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park
Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum
National War Memorial Southern Command
Pu La Deshpande Garden
Dashabhuja Ganapati Temple
Vishrambaug Wada
Peshwe Park
Sinhagad Fort
Empress Garden
Budhwar Peth

Places of tourist interest near Pune

Sinhagad Fort
Baneshwar
Khadakwasla
Mahabaleswar
Balaji Mandir Ketkawla
Khatgun(satara)

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Anna ended his fast after Parliament adopted the Sense of the House resolution on his three key points on Saturday

Govt issues notification on committee to draft Lokpal Bill

Aana Hazare Anti-corruption protests in Maharashtra

Anti-corruption protests in Maharashtra

Right to Information movement

Regulation of Transfers and Prevention of Delay in Discharge of Official Duties Act

Campaign against liquor from food grains

Lokpal Bill movement

Hunger strike in Delhi

End of hunger strike after meeting demands

Differences with the government on draft bill

Indefinite fast

Arrest and aftermath

Fast at Ramlila Maidan, New Delhi

I Am Anna Chant

Electoral reform movement

Protest against atrocities against Swami Ramdev and his supporters

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Views on Narendra Modi

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Accusation of being anti-democratic and anti-dalit

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Conspiracy to murder Hazare

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Machu Picchu – Cuzco, Peru

Petra, Jordan

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India in South Africa, 2010-11 Cricket Series

South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Cape Town

Cape Town, day three: Steyn, Sachin, ensure see-saw battle continues

South Africa 362 and 52 for 2 lead India 364 (Tendulkar 146, Gambhir 93, Steyn 5-75) by 50 runs

Cape Town, day two: Jacques Kallis emulates Ricky Ponting‎, India 142/2 at stumps

India 142/2 (Gambhir 65*, Tendulkar 49*) trail South Africa 362 (Kallis 161, Amla 59, Sreesanth 5-114) by 220 runs

Cape Town, day one: Jacques Kallis fifty defies India in deciding Test

South Africa 232/4 (Amla 59, Kallis 81*) v India

South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Durban

Durban Test, day four: India beat South Africa to level series; IND-SAF:1-1(3)

India 205 (Steyn 6-50) and 228 (Laxman 96) beat South Africa 131 (Harbhajan 4-10) and 215 (Sreesanth 3-35, Zaheer 3-57) by 87 runs

Durban Test, day three: India set South Africa tough target

South Africa 131 and 111 for 3 need another 192 runs to beat India 205 and 228 (Laxman 96)

Durban Test, day two: Zaheer, Harbhajan put India on top

India 205 (Steyn 6-50) and 92 for 4 lead South Africa 131 (Harbhajan 4-10, Zaheer 3-36) by 166 runs

Durban Test, day one: India end day one at 183/6 against South Africa

India 183 for six in 56 overs (VVS Laxman 38, Mahendra Singh Dhoni 20 not out, Harbhajan Singh 15 not out; Dale Steyn 4/36) vs South Africa

South Africa v India, 1st Test, Centurion

Centurion Test, day five: South Africa seal innings victory over India; IND-SAF:1-0(3)

South Africa 620 for 4 dec (Kallis 201*, Amla 140, de Villiers 129) beat India 136 (Morkel 5-20, Steyn 3-34) and 459 (Tendulkar 111*, Dhoni 90, Gambhir 80, Steyn 4-105) by an innings and 25 runs

Centurion Test, day three: India 190/2 at stumps

India 136 and 190 for 2 (Sehwag 63, Gambhir 80) trail South Africa 620 for 4 dec (Kallis 201*, de Villiers 129, Amla 140) by 294 runs

Centurion Test, day two: India hit by Kallis, Amla

South Africa 366 for 2 (Amla 116*, Kallis 102*, Petersen 77, Smith 62) lead India 136 (Morkel 5-20) by 230 runs

Centurion Test, day one: Steyn, Morkel leave India in tatters

India 142/2 (Gambhir 65, Tendulkar 49) trail South Africa 362 (Kallis 161, Amla 59, Sreesanth 5-114) by 220 runs

South Africa 620 for 4 dec (Kallis 201, Amla 140, de Villiers 129) beat India 136 (Morkel 5-20, Steyn 3-34) and 459 (Tendulkar 111, Dhoni 90, Gambhir 80, Steyn 4-105) by an innings and 25 runs

South Africa 366 for 2 (Amla 116, Kallis 102, Petersen 77, Smith 62) lead India 136 (Morkel 5-20) by 230 runs