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Dubbaka By-election Result 2020: BJP Registers Victory, Defeats TRS by 1,470 Votes

2020-11-10T03:40:00.002-08:00

Dubbaka Assembly by-poll results: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate M Raghunandan Rao has registered a victory in the Dubbaka Assembly by-poll by defeating Telangana Rashtra Samithi’s (TRS) Solipeta Sujatha with a margin of 1,470 votes. The counting that began at 8 AM in the morning, reportedly concluded in 23 rounds.

While BJP’s Raghunandan Rao bagged 62,772 votes, the TRS candidate got 61,302 votes. Congress’s Cheruku Srinivas Reddy bagged 21,819 votes.

Earlier in the day, when the saffron party took lead in the early trends, BJP’s Ram Madhav had stated that Dubbaka by-election result 2020 could be a “surprise victory” for the saffron party.

“An interesting fight in Telangana between BJP and TRS in Dubbaka Assembly bypoll. BJP is currently leading. This could be a surprise victory for BJP”, said Madhav.

A good voter turnout of about 82 per cent was recorded on the polling day on November 3. Though 20 others were also in the fray, the contest was virtually confined between TRS, Congress, and the BJP.

In 2018 assembly polls in Dubbaka, TRS had emerged victorious by securing 54.36 per cent votes, the Congress had bagged 16.31 per cent votes while BJP’s Raghunandan Rao secured third place with 13.75 per cent votes.

How to Compress Image Size without Change in Quality

2013-05-20T11:58:00.000-07:00

Do you want to compress or optimize your images size before uploading it into your WordPress posts? If yes, this post is specially for you to reduce your bandwidth and unwanted loading time due to the no. of images containing in the post. In addition, the compressed images can also help you to improve your SEO rankings. The minimum loading time your WebPages have the better ranking you will get.

Compress Images for WordPress.

Having high quality images (as images size: +1 MB) into your webpages give the bad user experience. If you are using three or four such type of images in a webpage, it will load more slower. Keep in mind, everyone doesn’t surf the internet with more than 2MBps. There are a lot of users who surf the internet over GPRS (2G) or a limited data plans. You can’t ignore them. You should make your post for everyone (i.e., for 2G, 3G, 4G users).

There are many image compressors that reduce the size of your high quality images without losing quality. We have also used many image optimizers for doing the same including some of WordPress plugins but no one suits our requirement, and after searching and searching again we have found a best image optimizer that can compress the size of image from 800 KB to 50 or 60 KB easily without losing quality.

Basically this is a desktop client software, if you installed them it will placed into the context menu so whenever you right click on the image you will see “Optimize Here” or “Optimize Image As…” option in the context menu as shown below, and easily you can compress your images with one click integration.

Image Optimizer for your WordPress posts without Quality Loss

Go to this link, and fill your information (it is required field), and click on Download (Choose Free Version). In free version you can get mostly all the features that paid version has, but the difference is that if you compress high resolution image it will compress the image with a watermark. If you are a blogger, you don’t need to post high resolution photo into your post due to the fixed content container width.
Once installed the image compressor, right click on the image, you would see two options as shown in above figure. I would prefer you to select “Optimize Image As…” as it gives you more advance features like the below preview.
You may select the quality among smallest file, small file, medium, high quality or very high quality. I would prefer to use medium quality. You may set the maximum height and width as your post container size. Now, finally click on Optimize button.
Your image is ready to use.

Try out natural remedies to cure skin problems

2013-05-07T11:36:00.001-07:00

Are you looking for some natural remedies to get rid of skin related problems. Try out rose water as it helps in removing skin clogs and blackheads or you can also opt for aloe vera pack for glowing skin.

Navin Sharma, head of research and Development at Cholayil Private Limited shares some useful tips that can help in attaining a "healthy" skin.

Pearl pack: It improves the skin texture, balances moisture and makes the skin glow. It helps reduce dark marks, pimples and acne. It can be used both in form of paste and powder. Pearl helps in minimising the large pores on the skin and therefore reduces redness.

Rose water pack: Wash your face regularly with rose water for softer skin. It effectively removes skin clogs, blackheads and reduces stickiness from the face. It helps clear all the impurities and dust. Rose oil contains anti-inflammatory properties.

Proper face massage with rose water will remove excess oil in the skin, keeping it evenly moisturised and exfoliated, thus restoring the lost pH balance and skin texture, preventing acne and pimples, removing the dirt that gets accumulated in the skin pores.

Neem pack: It is an ideal solution to all your summer-related skin problems. Neem benefits can be utilized the most during this season. Neem juice helps in purification of skin and blood. You can use facewashes that contain neem leaves as an ingredient.

Aloe Vera pack: It helps cure acne problems. It contains medicinal properties that help protect the skin's natural beauty. It also works as a moisturizer and provides oxygen to the body cells which strengthen the skin tissues and help to keep the skin healthy.

Nokia to unveil new Asha models in coming days: CEO

2013-05-07T05:45:00.001-07:00

Nokia will unveil new models in its Asha range of mid-tier phones, after first-quarter results showed a sharp fall in sales of mobile phones while management focused on boosting sales of Lumia smartphones.

We are continuing to renew our portfolio,which includes plans to announce innovation and new products in
the Asha line in the days immediately ahead, Chief Executive Stephen Elop told investors at an annual general meeting on Tuesday.

HSBC profits nearly double as costs and bad debts fall

2013-05-07T05:42:00.000-07:00

HSBC aims to keep the pressure on costs after first-quarter earnings nearly doubled due to the bank's three-year efficiency drive and a halving in bad debts charges.

The jump in profits reinforces HSBC's position as one of the strongest global banks after the financial crisis partly as a result of a radical overhaul to simplify its sprawling structure and improve profitability.

Its strong focus on Asia, which generated around two-thirds of profit in the first quarter, has also helped offset a harsh business environment, particularly in the euro zone.
Europe's largest bank moved faster and more aggressively than many of its peers to cut costs after the crisis. And it will continue to wield the knife - with a further 6,000 job cuts expected this year from businesses already put up for sale, on top of 40,000 already culled. HSBC has closed or sold more than 50 businesses since 2011.

"We're moving into calmer waters but there are still challenges ahead," Chief Executive Stuart Gulliver told reporters on a conference call.

Gulliver declined to say whether he would announce any additional cost savings at a strategy update for investors on May 15. But he said: "Clearly you can expect us to continue to focus on our cost base."

The CEO said HSBC still expected the euro zone economy to contract during 2013 and that UK economic growth remained muted.

Across Europe, HSBC's smaller rivals are playing catch-up with cost cuts to help offset rising bad debts and weak loan demand. French banks Societe Generale and Credit Agricole on Tuesday said they would keep making cuts to cope with a weak domestic economy.

In Germany, the cost of thousands of job cuts contributed to a net first-quarter loss at Commerzbank , which warned that earnings would be under pressure this year as loan-loss provisions rise.

In contrast, HSBC posted a pretax profit of $8.4 billion, up from $4.3 billion a year ago and above the average forecast of $8.1 billion from analysts polled by the company.

"We see these results as an endorsement of the strength of the franchise and its ability to generate earnings even in a sluggish macro environment," said Chirantan Barua, analyst at Bernstein. He said HSBC's strong capital position and capital generation meant it could increase its dividend by at least 30 percent this year.

COSTS

HSBC shares rose more than 3.3 percent to 737.4 pence, their highest level since mid-March, helping to drive the European benchmark <.sx7p> nearly three percent higher.

A $1.1 billion gain from disposals aided HSBC earnings as did a halving of bad debt provisions to $1.2 billion - its lowest quarterly level since before the financial crisis.

The bad debt charge fell across all regions and in particular in the United States, where HSBC is winding down its consumer business. The U.S. consumer book saw a decline in loan-loss provisions of $430 million to $544 million.

Costs in the first quarter were down 10 percent from a year ago and the bank is now saving $4 billion a year on an annualised basis, above the top end of its own target range of $3.5 billion.

HSBC wants to get costs below 52 percent of income by the end of the year from just over 53 percent on an underlying basis currently. Analysts say the bank should be able to raise its cost savings target by $1 billion a year.

The bank's investment banking division posted a 16.5 percent increase in first-quarter pretax profit from a year ago, helped by a strong performance at its equities division.

This mirrors strong results from Europe's other major investment banks such as Deutsche Bank , Barclays , UBS and Credit Suisse .

Case against Dhoni for hurting sentiments

2013-05-07T05:29:00.003-07:00

As reported by news agency PTI, a case has been registered by a Bangalore court against Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni for allegedly denigrating a Hindu god and hurting the religious sentiments of the Hindus. The image in question had appeared on the cover of the April 14th issue of Business Today magazine which is published by the India Today group.

The image appears to have been created by the magazine and it is not clear whether Dhoni posed for the photograph or if he provided his consent for the image.
Hiremath had alleged that by posing for an advertisement in a business magazine as Lord Vishnu holding several things including a shoe in his hands, Dhoni had denigrated the Hindu god and hurt religious feelings of the Hindus. Taking cognisance of the offence and registering the case, the court has posted it to May 12 for recording of the statement of the complainant.

Rise of young voters shifts Malaysia election balance

2013-05-06T07:08:00.004-07:00

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak escaped a direct showdown with youth when a 23-year-old student gave up his bid to challenge him in his home constituency in the May 5 general election.

But Mohammed Bukhairy Mohammed Sofian's quixotic plan to run against Najib -- which he dropped to avoid diverting votes from the main opposition candidate -- was a reminder of how young voters are shaping politics in the Southeast Asian nation as never before and unnerving the long-ruling coalition.

He is one of 2.6 million Malaysians registered to cast their ballots for the first time, making up roughly a fifth of Malaysia's 13.3 million eligible voters. That is much higher than the 638,000 new voters five years ago.

Analysts say an upsurge in interest in politics following the opposition's best-ever election showing in 2008 has driven more young people to register.

Their numbers make young Malaysians a crucial, possibly decisive, source of support in an election that promises to be the closest since independence. They are also a force that could blur the traditional race-based faultlines that have shaped the political landscape in the multi-ethnic country.

An unbroken 56-year grip on power has given the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition control over mainstream media and the ability to spend freely in the election campaign as they preside over a period of strong economic growth.

Although a coalition win with a reduced parliamentary majority is seen as the most likely outcome, the opposition says that the new voters are the "X Factor" that could create Malaysia's biggest electoral shock since independence in 1957.

"I know what young people want. They want a voice and that means change," Bukhairy, a third-year Islamic political science student at Universiti Malaya, told Reuters.

An opposition win would bring unprecedented uncertainty to politics in Malaysia, whose government is the longest serving in the democratic world, and herald a major shake-up in five decades of cosy relations between government and business.

FORCE FOR CHANGE

Najib's government, which saw its parliamentary majority slashed in 2008, is struggling to respond to growing demands for more accountability and democratic reforms.

Those demands are being pushed most forcefully by the young, many of whom get their news from lively independent websites rather than state-controlled media. Many feel impatient with the gradual pace of reform under Najib, a 59-year-old veteran of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), which dominates the ruling coalition, and the son of a former prime minister.

An opinion poll by the respected pollster Merdeka Centre, released in February, showed that voters aged 21-30 are the age-group most dissatisfied with the performance of the prime minister, who enjoys an overall approval rating of 61 percent.

"With younger voters, I think the pattern of voting on racial lines is going to be more subdued. Certainly not as accentuated as with the older generation," said Ibrahim Suffian, programme director at the Merdeka Centre.

Another survey, released in January by Universiti Malaya, showed 52 percent of new voters backing opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim for prime minister, with Najib at 30 percent.

"Things that are important to them are things like transparency, good governance and corruption. All these issues tend to look very bad for the government," said James Chin, head of the arts and social sciences school at Monash University Malaysia.

Protests for electoral reform and against a controversial rare earths plant, which in April drew tens of thousands onto the streets of Kuala Lumpur, have had a strong youth contingent.

"The activism is not necessarily political, it's simply a people-led movement after so many years of Barisan Nasional rule. It is wanting change," said Khairani Razak, a 22 year-old education major at Universiti Malaya.

Najib has made a concerted effort to pursue young votes. He's cultivated a cooler image, gathering nearly 1.5 million followers on Twitter. The ruling coalition, meanwhile, organised a series of free music concerts featuring international acts including K-pop sensation Psy in February.

More substantively, Najib approved landmark reforms of tough security and media laws in an effort to reach out to young and middle-class voters. But despite his efforts, Najib's government has struggled to shake off UMNO's reputation for cronyism and critics say the reforms are more form than substance.

POLITICAL FREEDOM

Student leaders say the university education system in Malaysia promotes an environment of unquestioning obedience that leaves little room for dissent.

"We are trained to follow. When students try to voice out anything, the authorities say the student is the opposition, against the university and so on," said Bawani KS, a 27-year-old law student at Universiti Utara Malaysia.

She became the poster-child for fighting oppression in the education system after a YouTube post went viral in January, showing her being shouted down by a speaker linked to a pro-government body at a student event.

"Employers are looking for candidates who are outspoken, who can think creatively. But nowadays our graduates can't fulfil these expectations," she added.

Graduate unemployment levels are disproportionately high in Malaysia. According to latest available data, unemployed 21-24 year-olds made up about 61 percent of the total number of jobseekers in 2011.

The Merdeka Centre poll in February found that 21-30 year olds were the group most worried about their personal finances. So Najib's campaign message of a booming economy -- which grew 5.6 percent last year -- may fall on deaf ears among many young Malaysians.

While free university education forms a central plank in the opposition's manifesto, the Barisan Nasional government has scoffed at the promise as irresponsible.

Instead, BN has targeted young voters in series of pre-election giveaways, setting aside 325 million ringgit for book vouchers and 300 million Malaysian ringgit for smart phones.

In an interview with Reuters last year, Khairy Jamaluddin, the 37-year-old head of UMNO's 600,000-strong youth wing, said it was a misconception that younger people would overwhelmingly vote for the promise of change represented by the opposition.

"We are the ones pushing for faster change," he said. "We have to make sure the reform agenda is not the monopoly of the opposition."

New gene therapy trials aim to mend broken hearts

2013-05-06T07:02:00.002-07:00

LONDON (Reuters) - British scientists are stepping up clinical tests of gene therapy in a bid to help people with advanced heart failure pump blood more efficiently.

Researchers said on Tuesday they planned to enrol patients into two new clinical trials using Mydicar, a gene therapy treatment made by privately held U.S. biotech company Celladon.

After more than 20 years of research, the ground-breaking method for fixing faulty genes is starting to deliver, with European authorities approving the first gene therapy for an rare metabolic disease last November.

In the case of heart failure, the aim is to insert a gene called SERCA2a directly into heart cells using a modified virus, delivered via a catheter infusion. Lack of SERCA2a leads to ever weaker pumping in people with heart failure.

Although drugs offer some relief, there is currently no way of restoring heart function and the prognosis for those with advanced disease is worse than for many cancers.

One of the studies, led by scientists at Imperial College London, is part of a wider mid-stage Phase II project sponsored by Celladon that involves 200 patients worldwide, some of whom have already been treated in the United States and Denmark.

The second trial, which is due to start in the summer, will test the same treatment in 24 British patients already fitted with mechanical heart pumps to see how the approach may help in this particular setting.

It promises to be a long haul, with extensive Phase III studies still needed once results of the current mid-stage tests are received, which Celladon expects in the first half of 2015.

Gene therapy has experienced a series of advances and setbacks over the decades. The most notable blow came in 1999 when an Arizona teenager died in a gene therapy experiment. More recent results, however, have been promising in fields ranging from immune system diseases to blindness.

"It is a great example of the slow burn of good laboratory science translating into a potential clinical treatment," said Peter Weissberg, medical director of the British Heart Foundation, which is co-funding the second trial.

Because gene therapy replaces or boosts the activity of a faulty gene, it offers the possibility of a one-time "fix" - and that creates an economic challenge.

Any gene therapy is bound to be expensive, since a single dose could last a lifetime and the manufacturer will have just one shot at recouping its investment.

But Alexander Lyon of Imperial College, lead investigator on both studies, said it could be a cost-effective solution in heart failure if it avoided the need for interventions such as heart transplants at 200,000 pounds each.

YouTube paid subscriptions from next week

2013-05-06T06:53:00.002-07:00

As speculated earlier this year, Google is all set to start the paid subscription model for YouTube and is looking for launching that as soon as next week, according to a new report.

Google reportedly is looking for an optional model, which will involve free videos and services as we see today along with paid subscriptions to channels as well. To start with Google will be going in with 50 odd paid channels being made available for subscriptions and users would be able to subscribe to them for $1.99 or Rs 100 as the starting price.
The on demand content method will be a great new addition for content providers who struggle with advertisements and other monetizing methods for creating revenue.
The subscription model is likely to be adopted for online service to begin things with but will eventually be made available for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.

YouTube today is a popular source of entertainment for mobile devices and Google can certainly not overlook this opportunity especially since Android is deeply integrated with YouTube.

Law Minister made changes to coal scam report, says CBI

2013-05-06T06:48:00.001-07:00

NEW DELHI: Law Minister Ashwani Kumar, Attorney General G.E. Vahanvati and PMO and coal ministry officials proposed changes to and even deleted portions from the CBI’s status report on the probe into the coal scam.

Ranjit Sinha, Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation, today filed a nine-page affidavit in Supreme Court and said that the law ministry removed a paragraph critical to the Prime Minister’s Office.

According to news channel CNN-IBN, Kumar met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh after the CBI filed its affidavit and admitted he made changes to the coal probe report.

In the affidavit, CBI Director Ranjit Sinha also said that "there was no deletion of any evidence against any suspect" and the "central theme of the status report" was "not changed".
Sinha said the CBI's tentative findings that the screening committee which scrutinised applications for the allocation of coal blocks had not prepared a broadsheet or chart for its evaluation, was deleted at the instance of Ashwani Kumar from the draft report.

"The other tentative findings about non-preparation of broadsheets or charts by the screening committee to the best of our recollection was deleted by the honourable union minister of law and justice (Ashwani Kumar)," Sinha said in the affidavit, filed in pursuance to the apex court's April 30 order.

It said the law minister also deleted a sentence about the scope of the inquiry with respect to the legality of the allocations.

It further said at the instance of the officials of the coal ministry and the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), its "tentative findings about the non-existence of a system regarding allocation of specific weightage/points was deleted...".

The affidavit said the changes were made in the final status report pertaining to its preliminary inquiry about non-existence of approved guidelines for the allocation of coal blocks were incorporated at the instance of officials of the PMO and ministry of coal, which was factually correct.

The affidavit also said that the attorney general, law ministry and the PMO and coal ministry officials saw the report as did Kumar, who was shown the report at his behest.

The affidavit said that former Additional Solicitor Gerneral Harin Raval and Attorney General G.E. Vahanvati were present in the meeting with the law minister.

The agency also told the court that it is difficult at this stage to attribute each change to a particular person with certainty.

Changes in the status report were made on the suggestions given by Attorney General and PMO official, the CBI affidavit said.

The affidavit said that Shatrughan Singh, Joint Secretary PMO and A.K. Bhalla, Joint Secretary, Coal Ministry, met in the chamber of Joint Director CBI at the request of Joint Secretary PMO.

However, the CBI director told the Supreme Court that only the draft status report was shared with the political executive and the AG, and not the status report.

Consequent changes in the report have neither altered its central theme nor shifted the focus of inquiries in any manner, the CBI told the court.

Sinha is said to have discussed the affidavit to be filed by the CBI today with the agency’s lawyer U.U. Lalit who has replaced Additional Solicitor General Harin Raval.

The ASG resigned after a controversy that put the government in a spot erupted over his allegation that Vahanvati tried to influence the probe.

Leaving Rafael to fend for himself, the affidavit said that he had no instructions from the investigating agency to tell the court that the draft status report was not shared with anybody except the court.

Judgment reserved on Jagan bail

2013-05-06T06:40:00.002-07:00

New Delhi, May 6: Arguments on the bail petition of the YSR Congress chief Y S Jaganmohan Reddy concluded in the Supreme Court on Monday.

The court which the heard the arguments of the CBI's counsel Ashok Bhan who said Jagan should not be given bail as the investigation was in a key stage and Jagan's lawyers Harish Salve and Mukul Rohatgi who charged the CBI of overstepping his authority, reserved the judgment.

The supreme court judge asked the CBI to state why extension of Jagan's custody was necessary.
Jagan's lawyers had pointed that the CBI putting forth contradictory arguments in the high court and the Supreme Court. Stating that being a MP and the president of a political party Jagan would not run away, Jagan's counsel asked for at least interim bail.

Senior lawyers Harish Salve and Mukul Rohatgi who argued Jagan's case, pointed that the CBI told the high court that Jagan's custody was needed on seven issues and in the Supreme Court that no custody was needed. They asked why Jagan was kept in jail for nearly one year.

Arguing the case on behalf of the CBI, Ashok Bhan said that conclusion of Jagan's case would take four to six months more. The lawyer said that presently investigation was on, on the investments into Jagan's companies from abroad and bail should not be issued at this juncture. The lawyer also said that CBI sleuths sought information from 6 countries about the investments and were even visiting these countries to know the facts.

Jagan's lawyers pointed out that as a party chief he has to prepare his party for elections and pleaded that at least interim bail should be given to him.

Alternatives to Jeans for the Denim Addict

2013-05-04T03:28:00.001-07:00

We are always in for experimenting, breaking the monotony, going that extra mile to look meticulously stylish.

Hold on to that thought though. If you’re walking that mile in jeans, take a step back. We know you love those denims, we all do. But let’s give that eternal love some rest and explore greener pastures, wider horizons, because the world of fashion is ever evolving. So why should we stay behind? Let’s get rid of our jeans addiction and jump into other bottoms that are cool, comfortable and super stylish. We give you some of the coolestalternatives to jeans:

Linens

The best replacement for denims in this hot, scorching weather is linen pants. Thesecool white pants that will hang smoothly from your waist are perfect for those afternoon outings. They don’t stick to your skin, they prevent sweat and are comfortably classy, and they are white! All essential adjectives your summer wardrobe needs.

Shorts

If you can wear jeans casually, why can’t you wear shorts casually? And we don’t mean oversized, overlong, baggy cargo-esque ones that you wore during school tuition or football practice. We mean sleek, knee length, smart shorts that you can pair with your crisp shirts and cool tees. Go crazy with colours this summer – pastels or greys, block prints or stripes, the options are unlimited.

Khakis

Think rustic charm meets cool guy from the neighbourhood. That’s what you get when you pair your cool and comfy khakis with a button down shirt. Khakis are pants made out of 100% cotton, so rest assured because the summer heat is no biggie for this one! Our favorite thing to pair khakis is with a denim shirt and loafers. Always a hit!

Chinos

Made out of cotton and other synthetic blends, chinos are trousers with a cool quotient. Not the same as khakis, these pants are more modern and have slim-cuts for that perfect fit. Get them in different colours or stick to earthy tones, this pair of bottoms is sure to keep you cool this summer. And definitely lighter compared to those washed outjeans you have literally washed out!

Dress Pants

Finally, if you’re headed for a formal occasion, jeans is totally out of the question. If you still want to look a tad less dressier, pair your dress pants with a cool checkered shirt or a polo shirt and you’re good to go.

Stay cool as a cucumber this summer and replace those denims now!

Types of Shoes to Consider For Running

2013-05-04T03:18:00.003-07:00

Running shoes manufactured by high-end brands usually cost a fortune which is why you must make sure that the shoes you want are the shoes you need.

If you are passionate about running and are willing to shell a huge amount for a certain brand of shoe, you should know which kind will be the most suitable for you:

Motion Control Running Shoes

These types of running shoes are for people who don’t have an arch on their feet. Even if there is, it is very low and such folks are said to have flat feet. Motion Control Running Shoes help their feet so that they don’t rotate inward and thus avoid over-pronation. Flat feet are a cause for injuries, especially while dancing or running. Motion Control Running Shoes provide stability and help people with flat feet put their best foot forward. The sole is made broader and a little heavier.

Stability Running Shoes

As the name suggests, Stability Running Shoes are for people with normal feet i.e. feet with a medium arch and not flat from the toes to heel.

While running, the foot touches the ground at the centre of the foot and to the external part of the heel. The weight is distributed equally throughout the feet. This is the most normal or neutral running action and thus Stability Running Shoes do not come with an extra-pronation. The cushioning feature can be added to these types of shoes while combining elements of support design and normal pronation. If you end up buying shoes with more width than usual or a bigger sole, you are only inviting injuries.

Cushioned Running Shoes

Cushioned footwear comprises non-linear shoes and channels the weight to the midsole. They are made for people with high arched feet as they improve the cushioning properties. The companies beef up the sole and heel of the shoes to add some padding effect to them while running. This improves the air flow and the arch is dispersed properly across the feet. Runners with arched feet can suffer from shin splints and other knee related issues, and thus you must wear Cushioned Running Shoes.

If you have difficulty determining your feet type, walk on sand and examine your footprint; this should give you a fair idea.

Gambhir, Yuvraj out of Champions Trophy squad

2013-05-04T03:10:00.001-07:00

MUMBAI: Experienced batsmen Gautam Gambhir andYuvraj Singh were left out of India's 15-man squad for the Champions Trophy, the Board Of Control For Cricket In India(BCCI) said on Saturday.

Left-handed opener Shikhar Dhawan, who last played a 50-over match for India in June 2011, got the nod ahead of Gambhir while wicket-keeper batsman Dinesh Karthik, who can also open the batting, was recalled after almost three years.

The other opener in the squad, Murali Vijay, was a surprise inclusion as the right-hander last played an ODI against South Africa in January 2011 and has failed to score a fifty in his 11 matches in the format.

Yuvraj, who made a fairytale comeback last year after battling a rare form of lung cancer, could not find a place in the middle-order with selectors preferring right-handed batsman Rohit Sharma ahead of him.

Fast bowler Umesh Yadav returned from his back injury while all-rounder Irfan Pathan also got a recall. Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and leg-spinner Amit Mishra were the two specialist slow bowlers in the squad.

India, the reigning 50-over world champions, are in Group B and will play the opening match of the June 6-23 tournament against South Africa in Cardiff. Pakistan and West Indies are the other teams in the group.

Squad: Mahendra Singh Dhoni (captain), Murali Vijay, Shikhar Dhawan, Dinesh Karthik, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Amit Mishra, Irfan Pathan, Umesh Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Ishant Sharma, R. Vinay Kumar.

Bansal, PM should go over bribery case, says BJP

2013-05-04T03:05:00.002-07:00

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) The BJP Saturday sought the resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal after the latter's nephew was arrested for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs.90 lakh to ensure the promotion of a top railway official.

"We not only demand that Bansal be sacked, he should be prosecuted by CBI under 13 of Prevention of Corruption Act. If any public servant abuses his position to obtain benefits for himself or any other person, he or she is to prosecuted and convicted," BJP spokesmanRavi Shankar Prasad said here.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Saturday arrested Bansal's nephew Vijay Singla and three others in Chandigarh for allegedly taking a bribe from the railway official. A total of six people have been arrested so far, CBI said.

Singla, a businessman who is Bansal's sister's son, his friend Sanjay Goyal and two others were being brought to New Delhi and will be produced in court.

Singla allegedly took Rs.90 lakh for the promotion of railway officialMahesh Kumar.

Kumar, arrested from Mumbai Friday night, was general manager of Western Railway when he he was made a Railway Board member Thursday.

Bansal, who returned to Delhi from Chandigarh Saturday morning, said in a statement that a "close relative" had been arrested but added that he had no business dealings with his nephew.

The Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson also sought the prime minister's resignation.

"The BJP is duty bound to reiterate that you please resign as the PM of India because you do not have any moral right to govern because India is increasingly getting established as the most corrupt regime under you," Prasaid said.

The BJP described the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) regime as a government of "wheelers and dealers".

"Every day new instances of shameful corruption are coming out. The embers of 2G and Coalgate are yet to subside, now we have railwaygate.

"This government is no more a government of the common man. It is the government of wheelers and dealers, and it is a government of brokers and middlemen."

He said the government was mired in controversies and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was himself "under a cloud of corruption".

"It is happening because the prime minister is under a cloud of corruption in coalgate.

"All the ministers are enjoying his and (Congress president) Sonia Gandhi's protection and are looting the country. What is happening in the railwaygate is a symptom of that," he added.

"The topmost assignment in the railway board is now being negotiated for sale."

After spat, Gambhir says he respects Dravid

2013-05-04T02:59:00.000-07:00

Kolkata: Aggression is good but not when you get into a verbal duel with the likes of Rahul Dravid.In the heat of battle.

Kolkata Kinght Rider skipper Gautam Gambhir learnt his lesson the hard way as his spat with Dravid seems to cost the southpaw more than what he expected as social networking sites were abuzz with the incident.

With his image taking a beating, a shaken Gambhir sought to clear the air by tweeting that there was no spat and he always respected Dravid.

"Guys, you have got it all wrong. No harsh words exchanged between me and Rahul bhai. He was and will always be a respected teammate. No fuss please," Gautam wrote on his Twitter page.

Taking a dig at how the incident was being handled, Gambhir in another tweet wrote: 'Guess we are always obsessed wid some drama or spice. Sorry none existed between me and rahul. Always respect him.'
Things got ugly on Friday at the Eden Gardens after an altercation between Shane Watson and Manvinder Bisla saw skipper Gautam Gambhir involved in a verbal duel with one Rahul Dravid. However, the temperamental left-hander sought to clear the air by saying he never exchanged any harsh words with Rahul.

Bisla had a verbal spat with Dravid after Shane Watson gave him a stare. Ajinkya Rahane intervened while Gambhir had a go at Dravid too.

Chennai's Ravindra Jadeja blasted Gambhir for not respecting the Indian stalwart.

"Gambhir you might have won the game, but you lost all the respect of the Blue Billion and you'll never get it back," Jadeja wrote in a series of tweets after the match between Rajasthan and Kolkata.

For all its glitter and slam-bang cricket, the domestic Twenty20 league has also witnessed a fair share of unruly behaviour on the pitch. The inaugural edition of 2008 had set the tone with Harbhajan Singh slapping S Sreesanth for some insensitive comments he made during a match.

Gambhir was earlier involved in a spat with Virat Kohli during the match between Bangalore and Kolkata at the Chinnaswamy stadium on April 12. Virat did not leave the ground after being caught and the Kolkata skipper marched up to him in some anger.

Rajat Bhatia, intervened to prevent the two from having a go at each other and help diffuse the situation. Both players, who have lost their cool in the past, were admonished by the referee and handed a warning.

Australian spin legend and former Rajasthan skipper Shane Warne tore into the Indian opener. "Question cricket followers - is Gambhir in the top three annoying cricketers on the planet?," Warne wrote on his Twitter page.

Spotted: Prabhas In His New Look

2013-05-02T12:48:00.000-07:00

Prabhas was recently spotted in his new look. The actor's bushy beard, for a role in his upcoming film Bahubali, is sure to surprise many.

Co-starring Daggubati Rana and Adivi Sesh, Bahubali is one of the talked about project in T-Town and will go on floors in June. Anushka will be seen as the leading lady while Keeravani is composing the tunes.

Health Benefits Of Eating Fish

2013-05-02T08:48:00.003-07:00

Fish is considered one of the most power-packed foods for a healthy diet. It is an excellent source of Omega-3 fatty acids, which are known to prevent a huge range of diseases. Read on to know how:

1. Protects against Heart Disease

Several studies that have been conducted reveal that eating a regulated dose of fish every week reduces the risk of heart disease and increases the chances of survival after a heart attack. Fish oil is also known to reduce the stickiness of the blood, thereby limiting its tendency to clot.

2. Reduces Risk of Prostate Cancer

A study carried out in Sweden states that selenium, contained in most kinds of fish, helps fight cancer. Men who consume fish are less likely to develop prostate cancer than those who do not eat fish at all.

3. Helps Avoid Depression

As stated above, fish contains Omega-3 fatty acids, and these are known to increase the levels of serotonin in the human brain. Therefore, the mind stays more optimistic and happier, leading to lesser instances of depression and low moods.

4. Prevents Alzheimer’s

The consumption of fish helps limit the risk of high blood pressure. Therefore, the chances of dementia get greatly reduced. Moreover, the brain cells suffer lesser risk of damage due to the presence of polyunsaturated fatty acid in most kinds of fish.

5. Fights against Arthritis

Not only arthritis, but most types of inflammatory conditions are very well combated with the help of the Omega-3 fatty acids. These help control the cycle of inflammation of the body and can be found in fish such as mackerel, tuna, sardines, salmon and trout.

6. Enhances Skin

A diet that contains fish such as salmon is known to act as a skin-enhancing regime. The regular, yet moderate consumption of fish has anti-aging, anti-wrinkle effects, thereby making the skin younger-looking.

7. Asthma

In children, especially, the risk of asthma gets greatly reduced if they are given a regular diet of fish. Fish is rich in protein, making up for a lot of nutritious components required during the period of growing up.

So, if you want your dose of vitamins, minerals and more, make sure to include fish in your regular diet. However, whilst once or twice a week is what doctor would deem regular, make sure to consult your own dietician for the right dose for your system.

Health Benefits Of Whiskey

2013-05-02T08:42:00.001-07:00

Yes, the drool-worthy taste and fine aroma of whiskey can make you go weak in your knees, but do you know that your favorite drink also has numerous health benefits, just like beer, believe it or not! As one of the most popular alcohol-based beverage, whiskey is produced from the distillation of grain-based products. It is not only considered to be a miraculous creation in its homeland Scotland, but has also managed to seep into the culture of various nations around the world. We all can vouch for it, after all, who doesn’t like to clink their glasses of whiskey along with their gang of friends. We certainly do!
Of course, the benefits can be used to its maximum efficiency only when you drink it moderately, (advisable is around 25-30ml for women and 35-40ml for men). So raise your glass, read these health benefits and say cheers to us.

1) Get Immuned

According to a study by Australia’s Monash University, a daily dose of whiskey gives you the required amount of Vitamin C necessary for you to intake every day. It has the desired antioxidant potential which helps you fight against diseases by raising you immunity. This doesn’t mean that you’ll replace your orange juice with a glass of Jack Daniels in breakfast. But, next time you take a shot, say cheers to your immune system!

2) Bye-bye Cancer

What can knock your entire life without a forewarning? Yes, cancer it is. The dreaded disease has struck people like a plague and has rattled their entire life. Well, not anymore. Scientific researchers have revealed that those who consume Scotch moderately cut down their chance of contracting this disease. The liquid is found to have antioxidant properties and ellagic acid that kills the cancerous cells, thereby reducing the risk of cancer. Go, rejoice!

3) My Heart’s The Strongest

Dr David J Hanson in his research paper from the New York University has revealed that those who consume one to two drinks of whiskey, daily, have a 50 per cent lesser chance of having a stroke, or even dementia. As people age, their body gets fragile, and they are more likely to get a stroke, a heart ailment or even clots. But you decrease your chances of contracting such diseases if you are regularly consuming whiskey. Isn’t that the best thing you’ve heard in a while?

4) Vital Information

Whiskey contains absolutely no fats, and therefore can be used in any number of healthy low-fat diets. Additionally, it also contains 0.04 grams of carbohydrates in the form of sugar which can be easily transformed into energy as soon as it enters your digestion system.
We are certainly not trying to get you drunk, but if you do, do it responsibly. And with these added benefits, you might be able to justify your drinking ability. However, remember the thumb rule: drink it in moderate amounts and not in bucketfuls.

Huawei Ascend Mate coming to India for Rs 29,000

2013-05-02T08:09:00.004-07:00

Huawei, which has been silent in terms of smartphone launches for the last couple of months, is gearing up to launch the Android Jelly Bean based Ascend Mate - a smartphone (phablet) with a whopping 6.1 inch HD display.

Sources familiar with the development said to The Mobile Indian, ""Huawei Ascend Mate will be launched in first week of June in India for a price tag of around Rs 29,000." Ascend Mate has 2 GB of internal memory and 8 GB of external memory, which can be further expanded to 32 GB via a microSD card.
Huawei Mate features a quad core processor running at 1.5 GHz. Along with that the phablet has Huawei's Emotion user interface, which gives the device's home screen a new look. On the camera front Huawei Ascend Mate has an 8 megapixel rear camera with 1080p video recording capability and a 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera.

Another major feature of Ascend Mate is its massive 4050 mAh battery, which the company claims will provide up to two days of backup on a single recharge. This phablet can also double up as a power bank for charging other phones using a cable. Huawei Ascend Mate will have a micro SIM slot and the keyboard along with dial pad will support right or left orientation for single-handed operation.

Another feature that has been added to the device will allow someone using Mate to access the device even while wearing gloves.

Sikh protests at 10 Janpath, Congress office

2013-05-02T08:06:00.001-07:00

New Delhi, May 2: On the second day of protests, Sikh groups shouted slogans Thursday outside Congress president Sonia Gandhi's residence and the Congress office over the acquittal of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.

As many as 115 protesters were detained and later let off.

Burning effigies of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Sajjan Kumar, different Sikh groups gathered outside Gandhi's 10 Janpath residence.

"Over a thousand protesters marched towards Sonia Gandhi's residence, breaking two barricades. But they were blocked by the policemen. Similar scenes were witnessed at 24 Akbar Road (the Congress office)," a senior police officer told IANS.
A traffic police officer told IANS that several roads in central Delhi had been blocked to prevent angry protesters from reaching the Congress office and the residence of Sonia Gandhi. Among the roads closed to traffic and pedestrians were Akbar Road, Motilal Nehru Road, Krishna Menon Marg, Mansingh Road, Maulana Azad Road and Janpath.

Police barricades, however, failed to deter protesters who stood as close as they could to the places they wished to reach, shouting slogans.

"The protest went on for about an hour. As many as 115 protesters were detained outside the Congress office. They were taken in police buses to the Tughlaq Road police station," Deputy Commissioner of Police S.B.S. Tyagi said.

The two buses in which the protesters were taken were damaged during the protest.

The necessary action would be taken against the protesters, as they have violated the Section 144 (of the Criminal Procedure Code, prohibiting the assembly of more than five people) imposed in the area, the police officer said.

After the protest, the crowd also organised a "langar" (community meal) outside the Congress office.

On Wednesday, protesters had blocked busy roads in the national capital. Metro services were also disrupted by the protests for a few hours.

The Sikh groups are angry at the acquittal of Sajjan Kumar by a city court Tuesday in a case related to the killing of five people in the Delhi Cantonment area during violence against Sikhs following the assassination of then prime minister Indira Gandhi Oct 31, 1984.

The court convicted five others in the case.

Chennai juggernaut remains on course

2013-05-02T08:01:00.005-07:00

CHENNAI: Suresh Raina resumed his love affair with Chepauk on Thursday night as Chennai Super Kings equaled Royal Challengers Bangalore's record of seven successive IPL wins with a thrilling triumph over Kings XI Punjab.

Raina's 53-ball, unbeaten 100 ultimately prevailed over the late counter-attack by lefties Shaun Marsh (73, 51b) and David Miller (51*, 26b) that took Punjab to the doorstep of what might have been a famous chase. But the pair, having united for 95 in just 8.4 overs, ran out of ideas with the visitors needing 19 off the last over, bowled by Dwayne Bravo.
Tight over
Bravo bowled Marsh on the first ball, and the new man Gurkeerat Singh holed out on the following delivery, the matter decided for all practical purposes when the West Indian all-rounder picked up another one by bowling R. Sathish. Chennai thus defended by 15 runs the formidable 187 they had accumulated batting first, a total build around Raina's three-figure fulcrum.

Raina hit his straps just in time for the business half of the competition with a blistering hundred, in an innings where the second-highest score was Michael Hussey’s 35, which took the Aussie to the top of the run charts again. But it was the Indian southpaw who stole the show.

Raina hits out
Raina came in at the fall of Wriddhiman Saha and was merciless against the smorgasbord of bowling available for consumption. A majority of his six sixes came against the pacers – Manpreet Gony and Praveen Kumar were both hit disdainfully back over their heads – and the spinners, leggie Piyush Chawla especially, were smashed through the leg-side.

It was a rare failure for Chennai’s captain MS Dhoni, who was run-out for two soon after Hussey was stumped off Chawla, but Raina rained hits on the park without cessation. The Ghaziabad lad reached three figures in the last over, in just 53 balls, and powered Chennai to a total that proved beyond the reach of Marsh’s and Miller’s dramatic counter-attack.

Mount a microscope on your iPhone

2013-05-02T07:54:00.001-07:00

Bodelin Technologies, based in Oregon, USA, has launched a lab-quality microscope called ProScope Micro Mobile. This is a professional handheld microscope used with iPad, iPhone, iPad mini, iPod touch and many other mobile devices. Bodelin has created special sleeves for each of these devices on which the microscope is mounted.

Have you ever dreamed of owning a handy microscope? Even better, one that you can fit on your phone?

The microscope, placed over the device’s camera lens, helps you to view objects. You can also view slides placed on any backlit source.
The microscope has adjustable LEDs to illuminate the selected object. The in-built optical lens provides 20X to 80X magnification. With a lithium ion battery, you can charge the microscope for two hours using a USB cable and use for five hours continuously.

Bodelin had earlier designed and manufactured teleprompters for Apple devices and other mobile tablets. ProScope Micro Mobile will be shipped from May 1 in USA and worldwide.

How to Send Large Files via email

2013-05-02T07:38:00.004-07:00

The Files should not Exceed 25MB, if it exceeds well you cannot send.The mail services like gmail is not supporting the sending of larger files more than 25MB through Email

So i am giving the Best Possible ways that you can send your favorite files in the need........

1) Send by File Sharing Website

Yes the Name itself says it all, the websites are for the Sharing of your Favorite files, there are many websites who can provide you free File Hosting.
Instead of uploading in gmail, upload your file in any file sharing websites like Medifire, 4Share, Rapidshare and so many in these list. Now just give the Download Link of your Uploaded file to your friends. Just a single click on that will give your friend to download the file easily.

Also see Remove Spam Mails in Gmail Automatically

I personally prefer to use the 4shared, it is best for the files more than 25MB, the maximum size it allows is 200MB

2) Send by using Yahoo mail

Yes the Yahoo is rocking in this, it will support to send the larger files more than 25MB, Why wont you try this great Email service

Go to yahoo and create an new email id if you did not have yet, if you have kindly log in to your account, and click the Attach Large files which is in application Bookmark.

Now select the file and upload it, then send via email sometimes a popup will come like Did you Login ? , Click the OK button and Login with your Yahoo account, after this you can send your Files Easily

3) Send by using Outlook

Outlook gives the direct and Easy way to send your files to your friend, Because the files more than 25MB will automatically moves to the Sky Drive Account

4) Send by using the Dropbox

The Dropbox is an easy application that will send you the files vie Email. The recipient do not have need to sign-up with the Dropbox account. I am giving the easy steps to send the Files by Dropbox, i mostly recommend you to use this because of my personal experience

Go to the Dropbox and click on Download Button
Install it and create an New account with your Email id
Dropbox named folder will be created and drag the files in that folder
To get the file link, Just right click on that file and Click on get link option
After uploading the File you will get the message in task bar
Now again click on the file in Folder and Click on get link option in Dropbox Menu
A Browser Window will open which asks for the Email id and message that which you want to send with the File
After the Writing of Email id and Message, just Click on the send button and the File is Sent Now

Convincing win for top class Chennai

2013-04-30T11:50:00.000-07:00

Pune: MS Dhoni and Mohit Sharma starred as the Chennai Super Kings beat Pune Warriors by 37 runs, to register their eighth win in IPL 2013 at the Subrata Roy Sahara stadium on Tuesday.

Chasing 165 for victory, Pune openers Uthappa and Finch began aggressively before Finch was caught behind by counterpart Dhoni off Mohit Sharma. Their troubles would double, as No.3 Tirumalasetti Suman would fall leg-before-wicket to Sharma off the very next delivery. Robin Uthappa’s run out reduced them to 29/3.

Steve Smith counter-attacked by hitting two fours in the next four deliveries, but could only watch as Sharma (3/21) picked up his third wicket by dismissing Yuvraj Singh for four. The Aussie could only scream in frustration, as he drove the ball down the ground, only to find the ball hitting Albie Morkel’s boot, and the stumps.

Luke Wright was outside the crease at the non-striker’s end.

Smith fell for 35, after being caught and bowled by Ravindra Jadeja. Kane Richardson and Bhuvneshwar Kumar managed some lusty hits, but Chennai continued to chip away. In the end they would finish with 127/9, to bring up their eighth loss of the tournament.

Earlier, Chennai Super Kings won the toss and elected to bat first.

Michael Hussey began by driving a wide delivery for four off the very first delivery. It would be his last boundary of the evening, after first change Kane Richardson however, sent the left-hander’s off-stump for a walk. Saha struck a four and a six, before falling leg-before-wicket to Rahul Sharma. Suresh Raina and Subramaniam Badrinath then put together a 75-run partnership for the third wicket. Both batsmen dealt mostly in ones and twos, making sure that they rotated the strike, bringing up the odd boundary when the opportunity presented itself.

At the start of over no.15, they were 102/2.

Badrinath fell while trying to accelerate, holing out to Steve Smith at long off, off Luke Wright. Raina crossed over, and he took a single to give the strike to Dhoni. The CSK skipper began by smashing a four and a six. The momentum would change.

While Raina brought up his half-century, Dhoni went after Dinda, paddling him for a four, before smashing him for a six over long on. The left-right duo milked 12 off the penultimate over from Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and got ready to face Ashok Dinda one last time in the match. Dhoni missed the first ball, traded strike with Raina off the next two, before running two off the fourth. Dinda sent one in full, which was promptly dispatched to deep midwicket for four. He repeated the routine in the last delivery, only to be hit for six.

Thanks to their skipper’s knock of 45 from 16, Chennai finished with 164/3. 62 runs came off the final five overs. A top performance that would see them hold on to the No.1 spot in the points table.