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Monday, September 20, 2010
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Champions League T20 Update: Redbacks defeats RCB
With the third consecutive win against IPL Royal challenger Bangalore in the Airtel Champions league T20 the South Australian Redbacks became the first team to qualify for the semi-final in the champions’ league tournament. Royal challenger was demolished by the Redbacks by 8 wickets. It seems that Bangalore can’t withstand the absence of the all-rounder Jacques Kallis from the team as the team was seen struggling in both the batting as well as bowling part of the game.
Batting first, Royal challenger posted a below average target of 154 runs in 19.5 overs which was chased by the Redbacks in 18.3 overs only with 8 wickets in their hand. After winning the toss, Royals decided to bat first. However, their decision to bat first did not go in their favour as they lost three of their initial wickets early in the match cheaply. Utahappa failed to open his account and he was sent back to pavilion on duck.
Royal’s inning was a bit controlled after the initial three blows and they were brought at the score of 74 in 10 overs. Du Preez played some attacking shots and with his 46 runs contribution to the total, Bangalore at one stage was looking at better position but the wickets kept falling and Royals were reduced to 154 for 10 with one ball to go.
Ross Taylor also made 46 runs. Cameron White contributed 25. For Redbacks, Daniel Christian took four wickets, while Tait and Putland took two wickets each. Chasing the target of 154 runs was made mockery by Redbacks batsmen as they made 124 runs for the first wicket stand. Redbacks reached the target of 155 in 18.3 overs only with 8 wickets in their hands.
Michael Klinger remained unbeaten on 69, while Daniel Harris made 57. Callum Ferguson remained unbeaten on 21. Klinger was declared “Man of the Match” for the second time in CLT20.
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Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Female infanticide must be brought to an end
GENERALLY AN abortion is the finishing stage of pregnancy before a new birth can take place. The consequence of an abortion is the end of life of a foetus .This death /killing could be either spontaneous or artificial/induced.
The natural abortion is known as a miscarriage. In the artificial abortion, the foetus is removed by artificial methods, usually medical tools. For years, abortion has been an extremely controversial subject. One significant factor of the controversy is whether expecting mother should be allowed by law to have an abortion and if so, under what circumstances. Generally, legal law and moral values speak in favour of it only at the cost of saving the mother’s life or in case of deformation of foetus, otherwise there is strong disagreement on the issue of abortion.
Many advanced countries approve abortion as a legal right of women to have or not to have a child. Some countries like Japan and Russia don’t disapprove the abortion as it can be used as a method of birth control. In Russia, where abortion has been legal since 1920, it is allowed up to the 29th week of pregnancy.
Japan doesn’t restrict abortion to the first 24 weeks. Both Russian and Japanese women are allowed to use abortion as a form of birth control. In other places, such as the Scandinavian countries or the United Kingdom (where abortion has been allowed since 1967) there must be medical reasons. In the United Kingdom, to get an abortion done, it must be shown that continuing the pregnancy would endanger the physical or mental health of the pregnant woman.
Recently in 20th century due to medical and technological development sex choice abortions have been rapidly increasing. Preference for sons has lead to female infanticide being commonly practiced in places where sons get more priority over female population. In male dominated society it is a common trend to have son rather than a daughter.
With the help of ultrasound scanning systems, one can easily know the sex of the unborn child. Any type of artificial abortion is simply defined as human killing by sophisticated methods.
This is actually a sin, which is deliberately done by parents of unborn girl child. According to modern trend only on the knowledge of having female foetus, the chosen method is used to terminate the pregnancy. Such practice of female infanticide is more common not only in India but also in China, Taiwan, Korea, Pakistan, Bangladesh etc.
Social scientists are worried about disproportionate ratio of males and females in population. Due to this many social problems and evils are taking place in society. In India there are many states like Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab etc, where females are only 700 something against every1000 males. Due to this, eligible bachelors are not getting brides. There are many villages in many states, where mothers do not enjoy the pleasure of motherhood of a girl child.
In 2005, more than 90 millions women were calculated to be missing from Bangladesh, Afghanistan, China, Pakistan, Taiwan, Korea and India due to female infanticide. The comparatively economically backward socities like Latin America, Saharan Africa and Caribbean countries do not not indulge in this practice.
Actually female infanticide was not commonly practiced before late 20th century, because of difficulty of determining the sex of unborn child, but now medical tools have made this determination easier. However, prior to this, many parents indulged in female infanticide by feeding poisonous plants, throwing away infants, or strangulating newborn girls at their first breath. This practice of girl child killing was more common in families, where first one or two children were female. Parents of such families did plan, how to finish the next girl child. This brutal practice has made people insensitive.
Somewhat controversially, the same sex-selection practices are also believed to occur among South Asian immigrants in the United States. A study of the 2000 United States Census observed definite male bias in families of Chinese, Korean and Indian immigrants, which was getting increasingly stronger in families where first one or two children were female.
In present materialistic world, where money is playing important role, sons have discarded their parents, while girls being sensitive are much more caring about their parents. Girls are equally participating in economic activities of a family and have achieved higher positions. This brutal practice should be stopped at any cost. Medicos should take moral responsibility and resolve not to indulge in such sinful activities.
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Friday, July 2, 2010
Wimbledon 2010 Semifinals results: Tomas Berdych defeats Novak Djokovic, reaches finals 1st time
THE 12th seeded Czech Tomas Berdych defeated third ranked Serb Novak Djokovic in straight sets at Wimbledon Center Court on Friday. He continued is march towards finals after defeating Roger Federer in quarterfinals by defeating Novak 6-3, 7-6(9), 6-3.
He will play in his first Grand Slam finals against winner of the second semifinals between Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray.
After Ivan Lendl 1987 finals Berdych is the first Czech to reach the men's final at Wimbledon. Jan Kodes is the only Czech to win the men's title in 1973.
Tomas Berdych said after the match, “The feeling is absolutely amazing. It is really tough to describe. Every young kid, from the first time he hits the ball and thinks to be a tennis player, this is the dream to be in the final of any Grand Slam. This is definitely the biggest tournament for me. ”
Berdych dictated the game with his big serves and punishing forehand. He lost serve just once in 16 games and broke Djokovic three times. He had 11 aces, 34 winners and 17 unforced errors. Winner of the 2008 Australian Open Djokovic hurt his own chances with eight double faults, including two in a row in the eighth game of the third set.
The second set featured some spectacular points, controversial calls, sudden changes in momentum and saved set points by both players in a roller-coaster tiebreaker. With Berdych serving for the set at 6-5, Djokovic broke for the first time to set up the tiebreaker. Djokovic double-faulted to go down 6-2, handing Berdych four set points. Three-time winner Serena Williams will be against 21st-ranked Russian Vera Zvonareva, in Saturday’s finals.
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Thursday, June 17, 2010
The 5 Hottest Portugal Players in the FIFA World Cup 2010
While we are eager to see how Portugal will fare out this time around let’s move on to more important stuff – which Portuguese players are most deserving of your attention:
1. Cristiano Ronaldo – Ronaldo began his career as a youth player for Andorinha, where he played for two years, then moved to Nacional. In 1997, he made a move to Portuguese giants Sporting CP. Ronaldo's precocious talent caught the attention of Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson and he signed the 18-year-old for £12.24 million in 2003. The following season, Ronaldo won his first club honour, the FA Cup, and reached the Euro 2004 final with Portugal, in which tournament he scored his first international goal. 2008, Ronaldo won the Champions League with United, and was named player of the tournament. He was named the FIFA World Player of the Year.
2. Hugo Almeida - a veteran of international competitions, he has been playing for the Portuguese national team since 2004. When Hugo’s not busy donning his country’s colours, he serves as a center forward for Werder Bremen.
3. Simao Sabrosa – making his debut for Portugal in 1998. Simao is an old pro when it comes to international competitions. Currently playing for Atletico Madrid’s hot coach, Simao is married with two kids and once even released a DVD called Como Se Faz um Campeão for kids to learn his football techniques.
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Monday, June 14, 2010
Germany Vs Australia:Germany beats Australia 4-0, as Podolski, Klose, Muller and Cacau score, all details and highlights
Germany’s Podolski banged the net with his goal in the 8th minute of Germany Vs Australia match. Aussie goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer couldn’t defend and match started going in Germany's way.
It was not late before Klose drove the ball to the goal successfully in 26th minute and made the score 2-0. Australia was seen struggling and their defence was not up to the mark in the match.
In the 68th minute of the game, to add to the agony of Australians, Muller netted it to take the German lead to 3-0. The goal was followed by another one from Cacau in the 70th minute.
For FIFA latest final scores, results, updates and FIFA world Cup highlights on FIFA matches keep visiting this place.
Germany Vs Australia- final scores, 4-0.
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Saturday, June 12, 2010
Football World Cup 2010 schedule - Indian Time, TV channel telecast, timing details
| Country | Broadcaster(s) |
|---|---|
| Albania | Free-to-air: RTSH Cable/Satellite (pay): SuperSport Albania (DigitAlb) |
| Andorra | Free-to-air:TF1,France Télévisions |
| Argentina | Free-to-air: Canal 7, TelefeCable (pay): TyC Sports Satellite (pay): DirecTV |
| Armenia | Free-to-air: H1 |
| Australia | Free-to-air: SBS |
| Austria | Free-to-air: ORF |
| Azerbaijan | Free-to-air: Lider TV |
| Bangladesh | Free-to-air: Bangladesh Television Satellite (pay): ESPN STAR Sports |
| Belarus | Free-to-air: BTRC |
| Belgium | Dutch: Free-to-air: VRT |
| French: Free-to-air: RTBF | |
| Bolivia | Free-to-air: Unitel, Red Uno |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Free-to-air: BHRT |
| Brazil | Free-to-air: Rede Globo, Rede Bandeirantes Cable/satellite (pay): SporTV, BandSports, ESPN Brasil
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| Bulgaria | Free-to-air: BNT |
| Canada | English: Free-to-air: CBC Cable/satellite (pay): Bold (nightly encores only) |
| French: Free-to-air: SRC | |
| Spanish: Cable/satellite (pay): Telelatino | |
| Chile | Free-to-air: TVN (33 matches) Satellite (pay): DirecTV (all matches) |
| China (People's Republic of China) | Free-to-air: CCTV |
| Colombia | Free-to-air: Caracol, RCN (40 matches total) Satellite (pay): DirecTV (all matches) |
| Costa Rica | Free-to-air: Teletica, Repretel |
| Croatia | Free-to-air: HRT |
| Cyprus | Free-to-air: CyBC |
| Czech Republic | Free-to-air: ?T |
| Denmark | Free-to-air: DR (10 matches), TV2 (32 matches) Cable/Satellite (pay): Canal 9 (21 matches) |
| Ecuador | Free-to-air: Gama, TC Satellite (pay): DirecTV |
| El Salvador | Free-to-air: TCS |
| Estonia | Free-to-air: ERR |
| Fiji | Free-to-air: Mai TV |
| Finland | Free-to-air: YLE |
| France and overseas territories | Free-to-air: TF1 (27 matches), France Télévisions (37 matches) Satellite/cable/IPTV (pay): Canal+ (37 matches, 8 exclusive) |
| Georgia | Free-to-air: GPB |
| Germany | Free-to-air: ARD (28 matches), ZDF (27 matches), RTL (9 matches) Satellite (pay): Sky Deutschland (all matches) |
| Greece | Free-to-air: ERT |
| Hong Kong | Free-to-air: ATV (4 matches), TVB (4 matches) Cable (pay): Cable TV Hong Kong (all matches) |
| Hungary | Free-to-air: MTV |
| Iceland | Free-to-air: RÚV (46 matches) Cable (pay): Stöð 2 Sport (18 matches) |
| Indonesia | Free-to-air: RCTI (46 matches), Global TV (20 matches) |
| Iran | Free-to-air: IRIB |
| Ireland | Free-to-air: RTÉ |
| India | Free-to-air: Doordarshan Satellite (pay): ESPN STAR Sports |
| Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives,Sri Lanka | Free-to-air: varies by country Satellite (pay): ESPN STAR Sports |
| Israel | Hebrew: Free-to-air: Channel 1 |
| Arabic: Free-to-air: Channel 33 | |
| Italy | Free-to-air: RAI (one match per day) Satellite (pay): SKY Italia (all matches) |
| Japan | Free-to-air: NHK (22 matches), NTV (5 matches), Fuji TV (5 matches), TBS (5 matches), TV Asahi (4 matches), TV Tokyo (3 matches) Satellite (pay): SKY PerfecTV! (all matches) |
| Kosovo | Free-to-air: RTK |
| Latvia | Free-to-air: LTV |
| Liechtenstein | Free-to-air:SRG SSR idée suisse (SF) |
| Lithuania | Free-to-air: LRT (46 matches), LNK (18 matches) |
| Luxembourg | Free-to-air: RTL |
| Macau | Free-to-air: TDM |
| Macedonia | Free-to-air: MRTV |
| Malaysia | Free-to-air: RTM, TV3 Satellite (pay): Astro (all matches) |
| Maldives | Free-to-air: Television Maldives, Cable (pay): MediaNet (all matches) |
| Malta | Free-to-air: PBS (46 matches) Satellite (pay): Melita Sports (all matches) |
| Mexico | Free-to-air: TV Azteca, Televisa Satellite (pay): Sky Latin America, TVC Deportes |
| Middle East and North Africa | Satellite (pay): Al Jazeera Sports |
| Mongolia | Free-to-air: C1 |
| Moldova | Free-to-air: TRM |
| Monaco | Free-to-air: TMC |
| Montenegro | Free-to-air: RTCG |
| The Netherlands | Free-to-air: NOS |
| Nepal | Free-to-air: NTV Satellite (pay): ESPN STAR Sports |
| New Zealand | Free-to-air: TVNZ (22 matches) Satellite (pay): Sky (all matches) |
| Nicaragua | Free-to-air: Televicentro |
| Norway | Free-to-air: TV2 (32 matches) Satellite (pay): Viasat (32 matches; rights purchased from NRK) |
| Pakistan | Free-to-air: PTV Cable (pay): TEN Sports (rights purchased from ESPN Star Sports) |
| Panama | Free-to-air: RPC, TVMax (40 matches total) Cable (pay): Cableonda Sports (24 matches) |
| Paraguay | Free-to-air: SNT |
| Peru | Free-to-air: ATV Satellite (pay): DirecTV (all matches) |
| Philippines | Free-to-air: ABS-CBN, Studio 23 Cable (pay): Balls |
| Poland | Free-to-air: TVP |
| Portugal | Free-to-air: RTP (28 matches), SIC (18 matches) Cable/satellite/IPTV (pay): SportTV (all matches; 18 are exclusive) |
| Republic of China | Cable (pay): Era Television IPTV (pay): ELTA TV |
| Romania | Free-to-air: TVR |
| Russia | Free-to-air: Channel One (26 matches), VGTRK (38 matches) |
| San Marino | Free-to-air: RAI |
| Serbia | Free-to-air: RTS |
| Singapore | Free-to-air: MediaCorp (4 matches) Cable (pay): StarHub TV (all matches) IPTV (pay): mio TV (all matches) |
| Slovakia | Free-to-air: STV |
| Slovenia | Free-to-air: RTV Slovenija |
| South Africa | Free-to-air: SABC Satellite (pay): Supersport |
| South Korea | Free-to-air: SBS Cable/satellite (pay): SBS Sports Channel |
| Spain | Free-to-air: Telecinco (8 matches), Cuatro (16 matches) Satellite (pay): Canal+ (all matches) Canal+ 3D (10 matches) |
| Sub-Saharan Africa : Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic,Chad,Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, DR Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea-Conakry, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali,Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone,Swaziland, Tanzani, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zanzibar, Zimbabwe | Free-to-air: see list of countries Satellite (pay): Supersport |
| Sweden | Free-to-air: SVT (32 matches), TV4 (32 matches) |
| Switzerland | Free-to-air: SRG SSR idée suisse |
| Thailand | Free-to-air: TV3, TV7, MCOT9, NBT11 Satellite (pay): TrueVisions |
| Turkey | Free-to-air: TRT |
| Ukraine | Free-to-air: UT1, ICTV |
| United Kingdom (England,Scotland,N. Ireland,Wales) | Free-to-air: BBC, ITV ((southern) ITV1,(northern and central) STV,UTV) Cable/satellite (pay): British Eurosport, ESPN UK (highlights) |
| United States | English: Free-to-air: ABC (10 matches) Cable/satellite (pay): ESPN (54 matches), ESPN 3D (25 matches) |
| Spanish: Free-to-air: Univision (56 matches), Telefutura (8 matches) Cable/satellite (pay): Galavisión (highlights) | |
| Portuguese: Cable/satellite (pay): ESPN (40 matches) | |
| Vietnam | Free-to-air: VTV |
| Vatican City | Free-to-air:RAI |
| Venezuela | Free-to-air: Meridiano, Venevisión Satellite (pay): DirecTV (all matches) |
| Country | Broadcaster |
|---|---|
| Argentina | Canal 7 |
| Brazil | Rede Globo |
| Canada | CBC |
| Ireland | RTÉ |
| Mexico and Latin America (except Brazil and Argentina) | Televisa |
| Portugal | RTP |
| United Kingdom (England,Scotland,N. Ireland,Wales) | BBC |
| United States | ESPN |
| Country | Broadcaster |
|---|---|
| Argentina | Canal 7 |
| Portugal | RTP, Vodafone |
| United States | ESPN |
| United Kingdom | BBC |
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