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Set worth 2 Crores for Eega!

 

Successful director Rajamouli’s experimental film Eega was launched a month ago, amidst of several bigwigs. As earlier informed, Eega is socio-fantasy comedy entertainer which moves around a housefly and the film is blend with live action as well as animation.

The latest news is a set worth 2 Crores is being erected for the film and most part of the film is said to be shot in this lavishly designed set. While Nani and Samantha will be seen in the lead roles, Kannada actor Sudeep is playing the negative lead role. SaiKorrapati is producing the film under Suresh Productions. M.M.Keeravani is rendering the tunes for the film.

It is true that young tiger junior NTR's personal fans and fans of the entire Nandamuri clan are waiting eagerly to hear about the announcement of the date on which NTR's wedding is to take place.

 

But, going by the situation now, it seems, NTR is going to knot in the first half of this year. The special wedding saree for NTR's fiancee LaxmiPranathi has already been readied. According to reliable sources, NTR is said to be inclined more towards tying the knot on the same date on which his grandfather late senior NTR had tied. The marriage will take place on May 6^th.

Newsenviews Team

Everyone experiences anger at some time or another - there's just no way to avoid it! Being angry in certain situations is not only completely natural but also necessary. When we feel threatened, our instinctual "fight-or-flight" response kicks in, whether it's our pride, heart or physical well-being on the line. Anger helps us recognize fear, frustration or peril, and sends our body a clear message to take action and deal with the issue. Most of us feel uncomfortable with the intense emotion of anger, whether we're the ones fuming or on the receiving end. Despite its nasty reputation however, anger is not a bad emotion in and of itself. It is our individual reaction to anger that determines how helpful or harmful it can be.
Views on anger have changed many times over the years. In earlier eras, it was viewed as a sin or form of madness. During the rise of Darwinian and Freudian theories, a "ventilationist" approach was taken, describing the expression of anger as a healthy release. However, despite the popular idea that venting (punching a pillow, screaming, etc.) reduces anger, there has been no scientific basis for the supposed cathartic effect. If anything, venting may actually exacerbate feelings of anger and hostility. The good news is that thanks to advanced research and a better understanding of anger and how to deal with it, we can learn to identify our own personal style of coping and work on developing a more productive approach.   

 

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[contact-field label="1. On your way home from work you stop at the shopping mall to pick up some dinner. As you walk past a restaurant you catch a glimpse of your partner with another man. They are so closely conversing very passionately. Up until this moment you believed your relationship was stable, loving, and committed – this is your soul mate, or so you thought. How angry does that make you feel?" type="radio" required="true" options="I dont feel angry at all.,I feel slightly annoyed,I feel a little angry.,I feel moderately angry.,I feel very angry.,I feel furious" /]
[contact-field label="2. You overhear a friend badmouthing you. How angry does that make you feel?" type="radio" options="I dont feel angry at all.,I feel slightly annoyed,I feel a little angry.,I feel moderately angry.,I feel very angry.,I feel furious" /]
[contact-field label="3. Your friend persuades you to hire her/his cousin for a moving job. The guy turns out to be pretty clumsy – he even manages to drop a box labeled “fragile”, shattering your valuable wine glasses into hundreds of pieces. How angry does that make you feel?" type="radio" options="I dont feel angry at all.,I feel slightly annoyed,I feel a little angry.,I feel moderately angry.,I feel very angry.,I feel furious" /]
[contact-field label="4. You have agreed to pick up some friends at the station. They are coming to stay with you for a month, and they are not light travelers! You\'ve arranged with your partner to have the car for the day. You are about to leave the house when you realize the car is outside but your partner has gone to work with the keys. How angry does that make you feel?" type="radio" options="I dont feel angry at all.,I feel slightly annoyed,I feel a little angry.,I feel moderately angry.,I feel very angry.,I feel furious" /]
[contact-field label="5. At a karaoke night with friends, your partner pokes fun at your singing in front of your friends. You thought your voice was pretty good, but it looks like your so-called better half thinks you deserve two thumbs down. How angry does that make you feel?" type="radio" options="I dont feel angry at all.,I feel slightly annoyed,I feel a little angry.,I feel moderately angry.,I feel very angry.,I feel furious" /]
[contact-field label="6. You\'ve planted a garden in your backyard and are looking forward to reaping the fruit of your efforts. One day, you catch the neighbor\'s dog in action. With what looks like a delighted expression on his face, he lifts his leg and “waters” your plants. Your garden is ruined - who would want to eat contaminated produce? How angry does that make you feel?" type="radio" options="I dont feel angry at all.,I feel slightly annoyed,I feel a little angry.,I feel moderately angry.,I feel very angry.,I feel furious" /]
[contact-field label="7. On your way home from work you stop at the bank to deposit a check. As you\'re standing in line patiently waiting your turn, you notice a little kid with a chocolate bar running around screaming. His mom seems to have no problem with it; she\'s actually beaming with pride! Next thing you know, the kid decides to run over to you and give you a big hug, smearing little chocolate handprints all over your pants. How angry does that make you feel?" type="radio" options="I dont feel angry at all.,I feel slightly annoyed,I feel a little angry.,I feel moderately angry.,I feel very angry.,I feel furious" /]
[contact-field label="8. You and a friend decide to catch a weekend matinée. You\'re getting drawn into the story but the guy behind you keeps bumping the back of your seat whenever he changes position...and he seems to be getting more restless as the movie progresses. How angry does that make you feel?" type="radio" options="I dont feel angry at all.,I feel slightly annoyed,I feel a little angry.,I feel moderately angry.,I feel very angry.,I feel furious" /]
[contact-field label="9. You are on your way home from a grueling conference. Your ticket states you have a direct flight home and should be landing at 7 p.m. You board your plane and, as soon as you\'re buckled in, there is an announcement that the flight has been re-routed. There will be an hour layover at another airport. Once you\'re on the ground for the layover however, the pilot comes back on the intercom and announces that the wait will be significantly longer than initially expected - 6 hours! How angry does that make you feel?" type="radio" options="I dont feel angry at all.,I feel slightly annoyed,I feel a little angry.,I feel moderately angry.,I feel very angry.,I feel furious" /]
[contact-field label="10. You just left your mother\'s house following one of your semi-regular arguments. This time she said some things that hit below the belt and really hurt. You know this type of disagreement with her typically dissolves within a week, but what she said was pretty nasty (even if she didn\'t mean it)! How angry does that make you feel?" type="radio" options="I dont feel angry at all.,I feel slightly annoyed,I feel a little angry.,I feel moderately angry.,I feel very angry.,I feel furious" /]
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How to keep your heart healthy

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World Cup squad

The surprise in India's 15-man World Cup squad announced isthe exclusion of middle-order batsman RohitSharma.The selectors have picked both offspinner R Ashwin and legspinnerPiyushChawla, ahead of left-arm spinner PragyanOjha.

The r concern ahead of the team selection was the injuries to four first-choice players - Sachin Tendulkar, VirenderSehwag, GautamGambhir and pacer Praveen Kumar. The selectors picked all four, confident that they will be fit in time for the world cup which starts on February 19.

India's bowling attack for the World Cup will be significantly different from their standard test attack, with only Zaheer Khan and Harbhajan Singh being named. The fast bowling pair of Sreesanth and Ishant Sharma, and Ojha is excluded.Munaf Patel, who helped India to a victory in second ODI over South Africa has found a place.

The squad consists of seven specialist batsmen, including MS Dhoni, which might be a worry in case of injuries. There is no reserve keeper in the squad either, but that shouldn't be a concern as they can have one travel with them in case he is needed at short notice.

Srikkanth, chairman of the national selection committee, was confident India could end their 28-year wait for a one-day World Cup. "This particular Indian team is doing brilliantly for the past couple of years in both Test and ODI cricket.

They are playing consistently not only in India but outside," he told reporters after the team was announced. "We are confident this team will do well and win the World Cup for us in front of the home crowd."

Squad: MS Dhoni (capt & wk), Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, ViratKohli, Yusuf Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, Praveen Kumar, Zaheer Khan, AshishNehra, Munaf Patel, Piyush Chawla, R Ashwin.

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Daughters as 'Liabilities'

Courtesy TOI

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Dad at the age of 94

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Beware of Salt

The sodium in salt is responsible for more than 50 lakh deaths a year worldwide, about three times more than prostate cancer. Most of the salt consumed is hidden away in processed foods, a key reason that most of us take in much more sodium than we need. The major health effect of eating too much salt is a rise in blood pressure, which leads to a heightened risk of heart attack stroke and kidney diseases.

Although sodium has an important influence on blood pressure, scientists are not sure exactly how it works. It seems likely that eating salt expands blood volume and, in turn, the extra volume may signal the kidneys to trigger a cascade of effects on hormones and blood vessels that raise blood pressure.

Most scientists agree that reducing dietary salt lowers blood pressure, cuts the risk of heart attack and stroke, and saves lives. That's reason enough to shake the salt habit, but there's more. Even a modest cutback improves the flexibility of blood vessels and reduces urinary albumin loss, which protects the heart and the kidneys. Salt restriction also lowers the risk of kidney stones by reducing the amount of calcium in the urine.

Current guidelines set an upper limit of 2,300 milligrams (mg) of sodium a day. They go even further-1,500 mg-for people with high blood pressure (hypertension), middle-aged and older adults, and African Americans, who tend to be especially sensitive to the effects of salt.

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Edupreneurs in India

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Pravasi Divas 2011

India's annual convention to connect with its 27-million strong diaspora in over 150 countries concluded 9th january with President PratibhaPatil honouring 14 individuals for their achievements and enhancing India's image globally.

The awardees of Pravasi Bharatiya Samman included New Zealand Governor General Sir Anand Satyanand and the Indian Community Benevolent Forum in Qatar, who were formally honoured on the day India's best-known global Indian, Mahatma Gandhi, returned to India in 1915.

Highlights of the seventh edition of the three-day Pravasi Bharatiya Divas that concluded in Chennai on 9th January, 2011.

• Nearly 1,500 delegates from 48 countries.


• Maximum number of 270 delegates from Malaysia followed by 127 from the US.


• Thirteen prominent Indians abroad presented the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman.


• The Global Indian Knowledge Network launched to create a virtual think tank by connecting the diaspora.


• Qualified professional holding overseas citizen of India card can soon practice in India.


• Smart card to be issued to all Indian workers immigrating from June 1.


• Diaspora recognises that India's growth story remains positive and presents them opportunities for investing.


• Consensus for increased diaspora participation in health, education and rural development under public-private partnership.


• Chief ministers and senior cabinet members of six states outline opportunities during separate interactions with delegates.


• The next mini-PravasiBharatiya Divas will be held in Toronto.

PIOs should opt for MCI card to frequent India:

Govt. Reaching out to the Indian diaspora, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announced a special facility to enable them life-long visa-free entry into the country and participation in business and other activities.

Government had decided to merge the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) and the Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) cards into a single facility.

Government had introduced the OCI and PIO cards to facilitate visa-free travel of NRIs and Indian Origin people to India as well as to provide them rights of residency and participation in business and educational activities.

After reviewing the functioning of these schemes, Govt has decided to merge the OCI and PIO cards into a single facility with an intention to wipe some of the problems that have arisen in the implementation of these schemes. PIO cards are given to Indians who have migrated permanently to other countries over centuries in a bid to encourage them to visit and invest in the country of origin.

A PIO card holder does not require a visa to visit India and the card is valid for 15 years. A PIO card holder enjoys several economic and educational benefits. On the other hand, the OCI card is a kind of lifelong visa and any India origin person can apply for it if his host country allows dual citizenship.

Talking about the Indians who emigrate for work, prime Minister said their welfare is "a matter of special concern for us". To improve the conditions for migration, India has signed Social Security Agreements with 12 countries and finalised Labour Mobility Partnerships with two others, adding a generic arrangement is also being negotiated with the European Union .

As a further measure, the government has now extended the facility of the Indian Community Welfare Fund to all Indian Missions. At present, such funds are available in 42 Missions.

The government has also decided to establish new Indian cultural centres in the US, Canada, Saudi Arabia, France and Australia. All the Indian communities in these countries urged to support and patronise these centres so that they become effective instruments for projecting the diversity and splendour of Indian culture.

India not after NRIs' money, Montek tells diaspora

Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia dispelled the impression that India was after NRI funds saying that more than 95 per cent of investment comes from domestic sources.



"I think we can get rid of the notion that we are connecting with the NRIs (Non-Resident Indians) because we want investment...we are not reaching out to NRIs because we need money," Ahluwalia said at the PravasiBhartiya Divas organised by the government in collaboration with industry chamber CII .

"At least 95 per cent of investments in the country is domestic investment," Ahluwalia said adding, "if you feel your money is well spent here, you are welcome... If you think in another country you can do better... as an economist I will tell you that is exactly what you should do."

Sharing the dais with Ahluwalia, Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Valyar Ravi said, "The NRIs share in the foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country is just 1.3 per cent."

According to the latest government data, the cumulative FDI in the country since 1991 stands at USD 179.45 billion.

Although, the NRI investment in the country is not huge, but the remittances from workers are significant. India received USD 46.9 billion as remittances during 2008-09.

Ahluwalia pointed out, "We are reaching out (to NRIs) because we value the long, socio-cultural footprint that we all share.

"So, honestly I would tell you, if you don't feel ready to invest in India, don't be apologetic. It's our job to get investors...Indian or foreigner doesn't matter," he added.

India is planning to double the investment in infrastructure to USD one trillion in the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-17) compared to USD 500 billion in the current Plan.

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IPL 4 - News

Action-packed auction comes to an end

After two days of intense bidding, the player auction for the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League finally came to a close in Bangalore. Big money was spent on the likes of Daniel Christian and VenugopalRao, UmeshYadav and Munaf Patel. But SouravGanguly was again ignored by the franchises, to the dismay of his fans in Kolkata.

Earlier, unheralded Australian all-rounder Daniel Christian was bought for an astounding USD 900,000 (RS 4.14 croreapprx) by Deccan Chargers while veteran Sri Lankan batsman SanathJayasuriya found no takers on the second day of the auctions for the fourth edition of IPL here today.
After intense bidding for the top players on the first day which saw Indian opener GautamGambhir being bought for a record-smashing 11.04 crore, it was a quieter affair on the second day with only 35 players being sold and 85 remaining unsold. Former ODI specialist Mohammed Kaif and Lankan pacer ChamindaVaas also found no takers. In a relatively low-key day, it was Christian who hogged the limelight as he was bought by Deccan 18 times more than his base price of USD 50,000.

No one could have even imagined that the 27-year-old from New South Wales will go for such a price. He has played three T20 internationals for Australia. Christian is primarily a fast bowler who can hit a long way in the lower order," We believe Dan Christian is a good buy. He is good fast bowler and a decent batsman. He is also a brilliant fielder," Chargers owner Gayathri Reddy said.



Delhi Daredevils were the biggest gainers as they snapped up fringe fast bowlers. UmeshYadav with a base price of USD 50,000 went for a whopping USD 750,000 while former KKR pacer Ashok Dinda was bought for USD 375,000. Veteran pacer AjitAgarkar was bought for USD 210,000.
Munaf Patel was bought by Mumbai Indians for USD 700,000 (apprRs 3.1 crore) while Mohammed Kaif went unsold at the auction.

RanganathVinay Kumar was bought by Kochi for USD 475,000 while ManpreetGony was bought by Deccan for USD 290,000.However,paceman VRV Singh was a prominent Indian player who went unsold. Chennai Super Kings who have been on a retention mode also got back SudeepTyagi (USD 240,000), Joginder Sharma (USD 150,000) while roping in SurajRandiv for as cheap as USD 80,000.



It was, however, Kolkata Knight Riders who poached L Balaji from CSK for USD 500,000. The KKR retained JaidevUnadkat buying him for USD 250,000. There were a few surprises also as unfancied Netherlands cricketer Ryan ten Doeschate was bought for USD 150,000 by Royal Challengers Bangalore. Doeschate was ICC's Associate Player of the Year.
Another surprising move was India discard VenugopalRao getting a staggering deal of USD 700,000 (Rs 3.22 crore)from Delhi Daredevils.

Sahara Pune Warriors, who remained quiet for the better part of the first session, got a good deal in South African pacer Wayne Parnell (USD 160,000) and West Indian Jerome Taylor (USD 100,000).



There was some stiff bidding between Pune and Kings XI Punjab for Australian Mitchell Marsh. However, the junior-most Marsh will play for Pune under his father Geoff Marsh's tutelage rather than being a teammate of his elder brother Shaun.MichaelYardy of England, Jacob Oram and Kyle Mills of New Zealand, Ravi Bopara, Monty Panesar and Tim Bresnan of England and FervezMahroof of Sri Lanka, Shivnarine Chanderpaul of West Indies, MakhayaNtini and LonwaboTsotsobe of South Africa were among the prominent players who went unsold.

Gambhir had yesterday become the costliest cricketer in the IPL by fetching a whopping USD 2.4 million (approxRs 11.04 crore) on the first day of the auctions where Indian players proved to be the biggest draw with three others going for more than USD two million. In a high-profile auction, Kolkata Knight Riders bought Gambhir for the mind-boggling sum, beating the previous high set by the English duo of Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff (USD 1.55 million) last season.



Gambhir, who was captain of the Delhi Daredevils last season, saw his price skyrocket 12 times from his base price of USD 200,000 (Rs 92 lakh) while three other Indian players -- Yusuf (USD 2.1 million), Rohit Sharma (USD 2 million) and Robin Uthappa (2.1 million) crossed the two million mark. Yusuf's younger brother Irfan, who has not played any cricket this season, was taken by Delhi Daredevils for a surprisingly high amount of USD 1.9 (Rs 8.74 crore) million.

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State heading for President's Rule?

Two days after the Justice B N Srikrishna Committee report on Telangana was made public, Andhra Pradesh Governor E S L Narasimhan met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and is believed to have discussed the situation in Andhra Pradesh arising out of the recommendations made by the Srikrishna committee report.



Bandhs and protests have rocked the Telangana region ever since the committee report was released on Thursday. The report had said that a united Andhra Pradesh with constitutional statuary powers to Telangana region was the "best way forward".

After the meeting, Narasimhan parried questions on whether the state was heading towards President''s rule.

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Bigg Boss 4' and its controversies come to grand end, Shweta winner

After raising far too many eyebrows along its 14-week run, 'Bigg Boss 4' has ended. With over-the-top cat fights, verbal abuse galore, a much publicized wedding, and romance that was often too intimate for viewers' comfort, the season did in a way live up to its promise of being bigger.

Colors' 'Bigg Boss 4' had newer attractions, a state-of-the-art house, a live wire host in Bollywood star Salman Khan, interesting contestants, including two from Pakistan, and special appearances by film stars.

Season four saw incessant verbal abuses hurled over trivial matters, a sensation caused by the televised wedding of participant, actress Sara Khan with her beau Ali Merchant, and then the government hauling it up for 'offending good taste'.

It started with 14 contestants, including Mumbai terror attack accused Mohammad AjmalKasab's former lawyer Abbas Kazmi; thief-turned-detective Devinder Singh alias SuperchorBunty; actor Ashmit Patel, who was involved in an MMS scandal; former dacoit SeemaParihar and filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt's son Rahul Bhatt, who was friends with terror operative David Headley, accused of scouting targets for Mumbai attack.

There were two contestants from Pakistan - actress and former girlfriend of fast bowler Mohammed Asif, Veena Malik, and cross-dressing diva and television personality Begum Nawazish Ali, apart from Indian TV actresses, ShwetaTiwari and Sara Khan, former MTV.

But it was Shweta who finally emerged the winner and walked away with the trophy and a cash prize of Rs.1 crore at a befitting, star-studded finale.

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Sri Krishna Commission Report

 

Bellur Narayanaswamy Srikrishna known as Justice Srikrishna is an Indian jurist and a retired Judge of the Supreme Court of India. From 1993-98, he headed the well-known Commission of Inquiry, the Srikrishna Commission as it became known, which investigated causes and apportioned blame for the Bombay Riots of 1992-93.

A Five member committee was formed on separate Telangana with Srikrishna as the chairman of the committee in March 2010. The committee has submitted its reports on 6 january 2011. Other members of the committee are

Vinod Duggal - former Union Home Secretary
Ravindar Kaur - professor at IIT Delhi
Abusaleh Sharif - Ph.D is a Senior Research Fellow at the New Delhi Office of International Food & Policy Research Institute
Prof. (Dr.) Ranbir Singh, Vice-Chancellor - National Law University

The six options listed the by the Committee are:

1. Maintaining status quo: The committee said it is of the unanimous view that it would not be a practical approach to simply maintain the status quo in respect of the situation.

"Some intervention is definitely required and though maintaining the existing status quo is an option it is favoured the least," the panel says.

2. Bifurcation of the state into Seemandhra and Telangana; with Hyderabad as a Union Territory and the two states developing their own capitals in due course:

"There is a definite likelihood of serious backlashes in Telangana region and on overall consideration, the committee found this option was also not practicable."

3. Bifurcation of the state into Rayala-Telangana and Coastal Andhra Regions with Hyderabad being an integral part of Rayala-Telangana:

"This scenario is not likely to be accepted either by the pro-Telangana or by the pro-United Andhra protagonists. While this option may have economic justification, the committee believes that this option may not offer a resolution which would be acceptable to people of all three regions," it says.

4. Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh into Seemandhra and Telangana with enlarged Hyderabad metropolis as a separate Union Territory. This Union Territory will have geographical linkage and contiguity via Nalgonda district in the south-east to Guntur district in coastal Andhra and via Mahaboobnagar district in the south to Kurnool district in Rayalaseema:
"This is likely to receive stiff opposition from Telangana protagonists and it may be difficult to reach a political consensus in making this solution acceptable to all," it says.

5. Bifurcation of the state into Telangana and Seemandhra as per existing boundaries with Hyderabad as the capital of Telangana and Seemandhra to have a new capital:

"The committee feels that this option has to be given consideration. The continuing demand for a separate Telangana has some merit and is not entirely justified. In case this option is exercised the apprehensions of the coastal Andhra and the Rayalaseema people and others who were settled in Hyderabad and other districts of Telangana with regard to their investments, properties, livelihood and employment would need to be adequately addressed.

"Considering all aspects, the committee felt that while creation of separate Telangana would satisfy a large majority of the people from the region, it will also throw up several serious problems. Therefore, after taking into account of the pros and cons the committee did not think it to be most preferred, but the second best option. Separation is recommended only in case it is unavoidable and if decision can be reached amicably amongst all the three regions."

6. Keeping the state united by simultaneously providing certain definite constitutional/statuary measures for socio-economic development and political empowerment of Telangana region-creation of a statutorily-empowered Telangana Regional Council:

"In this option, it is proposed to keep the state united and provide constitutional/statutory measures to address the core socio-economic concerns about the development of the Telangana region. This can be done through the establishment of a statutorily-empowered Telangana Regional Council with adequate transfer of funds, functions and functionaries. The regional council will provide a legislative consultative mechanism for the subjects to be dealt with by the C ouncil.

"The united Andhra option is being suggested for continuing the development momentum of the three regions and keeping in mind the national perspective. With firm political and administrative management it should be possible to convey conviction to the people that this option would be in the best interest of all and would provide satisfaction to the maximum number of the people in the state.

"It would also take care of the uncertainty over the future of Hyderabad as a bustling, educational, industrial and IT hub/destination. For management of water and irrigation resources on an equitable basis, a technical body, ie, water management board and an irrigation project development corporation in expanded role have been recommended. The above course of action should meet all the issues raised by Telangana people satisfactorily.

Among other things, the commission also asked to:

*Examine the impact of the recent developments in the State on the different sections of the people such as women, children, students, minorities, other backward classes, scheduled castes and scheduled tribes.

*Identify the key issues that must be addressed while considering these matters

*Consult all sections of the people, especially the political parties, on these matters and elicit their views; to seek from the political parties and other organisations a range of solutions that would resolve the present difficult situation and promote the welfare of all sections of the people; to identify the optimal solutions for this purpose; and to recommend a plan of action and a road map.

*Consult other organisations of civil society such as industry, trade, trade unions, farmers' organisations, women's organisations and students' organisations on the aforesaid matters and elicit their views with specific reference to the all-round development of the different regions of the State.

Team wise bidding details of auctions for the IPL 4 2011 upto 17-30 hrs on 8th Jan., (Indian Standard Time). The auction will take place tomorrow also.

Kings XI Punjab
" Adam Gilchrist - Rs 4.14 cr ($900,000)
" Dinesh Karthik - Rs 4.14 cr
" David Hussey - Rs 6.44 cr
" Abhisek Nayar - Rs 3.68 cr
" Stuart Broad - Rs 1.84 cr
" Pravin Kumar - Rs 3.68 cr
" Ryan Harris - Rs 1.49 cr
" Piyush Chawla - Rs 4.14 cr

Rajasthan Royals
" Ross Taylor - Rs 4.6 cr ($1 million)
" Rahul Dravid - Rs 2.3 cr ($500,000)
" Johan Botha - Rs 4.37 cr ($950,000)

Team Kochi
" Mahela Jayawardene - Rs 6.75 cr ($1.5 million)
" VVS Laxman - Rs 1.84 cr ($400,000)
" Brendon McCullum - Rs 2.18 cr ($475,000)
" S Sreesanth - Rs 4.14 cr ($900,000)
" RP Singh - Rs 2.3 cr ($500,000)
" Parthiv Patel - Rs 1.33 cr
" Ravindra Jadeja - Rs 4.37 cr
" Steven Smith - Rs 92 lakh

Kolkata Knight Riders
" Gautam Gambhir - Rs 11.04 cr ($2.4 million)
" Yusuf Pathan - Rs 9.66 cr ($2.1 million)
" Jacques Kallis - Rs 5.06 cr ($1.1 million)
" Brad Haddin - Rs 1.49 cr
" Shakib al Hasan - Rs 1.95 cr
" Brett Lee - Rs 1.84 cr

Mumbai Indians
" Rohit Sharma - Rs 9.2 cr ($2 million)
" Andrew Symonds - Rs 3.91 cr ($850,000)
" David Jacob - Rs 87.4 lakh
" James Franklin - Rs 46 lakh

Delhi Daredevils
" Irfan Pathan - Rs 8.74 cr ($1.9 million)
" David Warner - Rs 3.4 cr
" Naman Ojha - Rs 1.24 cr
" James Hopes - Rs 1.61 cr
" Morne Morkel - Rs 2.18 cr

Chennai Super Kings
" Wridhiman Saha - Rs 46 Lakh
" Dwayne Bravo - Rs 92 lakh
" Doug Bollinger - Rs 3.22 cr
" Muralitharan - Rs 5.06 cr
" R Ashwin - Rs 3.91 cr

Sahara Pune Warriors
" Yuvraj Singh - Rs 8.2 cr ($1.8million)
" Graeme Smith - Rs 2.3 cr ($500,000)
" Robin Uthappa - Rs 9.66 cr ($2.1 million)
" Tim Paine - Rs 1.24 cr
" Ashish Nehra - Rs 3.91 cr

Royal Challengers Bangalore
" Dilshan Tillakaratne - Rs 2.99 crore ($650,000)
" Zaheer Khan - Rs 4.14 crore ($900,000)
" AB de Villiers - Rs 5.06 cr ($1.1 million)
" Daniel Vettori - Rs 2.53 cr ($550,000)
" Saurabh Tiwary - Rs 7.36 cr
" Dirk Nannes - Rs 2.99 cr

Deccan Chargers
" Kevin Pietersen - Rs 2.99 cr ($650,000)
" Cameron White - Rs 5.06 cr ($1.1 million)
" Kumar Sangakkara - Rs 3.22 cr ($700,000)
" Shikhar Dhawan - Rs 1.38 cr ($300000)
" J P Duminy - Rs 1.38 cr ($300000)
" Ishant Sharma - Rs 2.07 cr
" Dale Steyn - Rs 5.32 cr

Aches + Pains = No Sleep

It's a vicious cycle -- pain keeps you awake, and sleeplessness makes pain worse.
Aches and pains

give everyone a sleepless night now and then. It doesn't take much -- a pulled muscle from an overenthusiastic workout or an afternoon spent helping friend move furniture. Next thing you know, you're lying in bed at 3 a.m., staring at the ceiling above your bed, aching, and praying for unconsciousness.

While most aches fade pretty quickly, painful and sleepless nights are the norm for people living with chronic pain. "Between 50%-90% of people with chronic pain say that they don't sleep well," says an expert on the connection between sleep and pain. They wake up feeling like they never went to bed.

Not getting enough sleep can have a poisonous effect on your whole life. It makes you feel rundown and depressed. Your job and family life can suffer. If your sleeplessness is keeping up your spouse too, that can cause even more problems. And that's not all.

There's very good data that suggests that disturbed sleep can worsen your pain. It's a vicious cycle: pain prevents you from sleeping, and not sleeping makes the pain worse.

The good news is that there's a lot that you can do -- on your own, and with your doctor -- to break the cycle. With changes to your lifestyle and possibly medication, you can finally get the good night's sleep you crave.

"During a normal night, we all go through cycles of light sleep, deep sleep, and REM [rapid eye movement] sleep. This cycle is repeated three to five times a night. Getting enough deep sleep and REM sleep are key to feeling refreshed in the morning.

The problem is that pain interferes with this cycle. Sudden severe pain can make you bolt upright from a sound sleep. But even milder pain can cause "micro arousals," These are periods when your pain breaks through and bumps you back into the light sleep stage. You may not become conscious, and the next day you won't remember waking up. But your fragmented sleep can leave you feeling like you didn't get any rest at all.

Any pain can interfere with sleep. But some common causes of disturbed sleep are:
" Headaches
" Back pain
" Jaw pain
" Arthritis
" Fibromyalgia, which can cause pain throughout the body's muscles, ligaments, and tendons
" Neuropathy, or nerve pain
" Premenstrual cramping

It's not just the intensity of pain that can make it hard to sleep. Pain that varies -- that is worse some days than others -- is often the most likely to cause sleeplessness. If you have constant pain for six months, you figure out how to cope with it. But if the pain level goes up and down, if it's unpredictable, you can't get used to it and it can really interfere with sleep.

Experts strongly recommend that people with chronic pain and insomnia practice good "sleep hygiene," a medical term for good sleep habits. These suggestions aren't specific to people with chronic pain -- they can help anyone with sleep problems.

" Cut back -- or cut out -- the caffeine. If you're overtired, coffee, tea, and caffeinated sodas may help you get through the day. But in all likelihood, they're just worsening your problem, since they disturb your sleep at night. So struggle through a few days without your dose of caffeine and see how you do.

" Avoid naps. "Napping during the day just reduces the amount you can sleep at night," says Roth.

" Exercise, but not too late. While physical activity is good for everyone, intense exercise -- especially in the late afternoon and evening -- can rev your body up and make sleeping at night difficult. So try a more moderate exercise routine and make sure to do it before the evening.

" Cut out the alcohol in the evening. A nightcap might seem like the perfect way to put yourself to sleep. But the problem is that alcohol can interfere with your sleep cycles and wake you up later.

" Don't overeat in the evening. A stuffed stomach may make it harder to sleep.

" Make your bedroom a calming place. It's very easy to have your bedroom become a multipurpose dumping ground. It might be filled with baskets of laundry, your kids' toys, and a blaring TV. But experts say that you should make your bedroom a more neutral, soothing place. In fact, they recommend that you reserve you bedroom only for sleeping and sex. Get rid of the distractions.

" Relax before bed. Don't do anything before bed that could get you anxious or excited. Avoid doing work in the evening or even getting into serious discussions with your spouse. Instead, try focused relaxation or breathing exercises.

" If you can't sleep, don't lie awake in bed. Willing yourself to sleep won't work -- you'll probably just make yourself anxious. So if you're not asleep within 15 minutes of lying down, get out of bed and do something else. Read a book. Take a bath. Listen to soft music. Once you feel yourself getting tired, get back into bed.

Get up at the same time every day regardless of when you went to sleep. It's one way of managing to overcome the sleeplessness.

Bipasha helps co-star Rana Daggubati in Hindi

Bipasha Basu has been helping her Dum Maro Dum co-star Rana Daggubati with his Hindi. Considering her own command over the language, her helping the Hyderbadi hero is quite ironical.

She laughs, "Now whenever he asks me about a word, I'll charge him a fee. He's really nice, like our usual crop of young heroes in Bollywood, hassle-free. Doesn't feel like he's any different from Mumbai heroes." Most of her interaction in the film is with him

She adds, "I have very little to do with one of my favourite co-stars Abhishek. There's also Prateik in the film, who is an interesting young actor.

MF Husain's new muse: Anushka Sharma

 

After Madhuri Dixit, Tabu and Amrita Rao, MF Husain has found a new muse in Anushka Sharma. At last count, the celebrated artist had seen her film Band Baaja Baaraat eight times and was looking forward to several more repeat viewings.

The 95-year-old finds the movie fascinating. Husain who now lives in Doha in Qatar and travels to Dubai often has been catching up on Maneesh Sharma's movie with his family and close friends.

AR Rahman excited about UK release of 127 Hours

Pics Happy Birthday Rahman! It is a film that's already got AR Rahman a Golden Globe nomination, and with the same team of Slumdog coming together, expectations are high. As Danny Boyle's 127 Hours releases in the UK, AR Rahman is all excited. Are you ready for 127 Hours of AR Rahman?

 

My Name is Khan to contend at the Oscars?

Karan Johar's My Name Is Khan may have missed out by a whisker to Peepli [LIVE] on being India's official entry to the Oscars this year but there is a possibility that the SRK-Kajol starrer may find its way to the Academy awards list of nominations. The film has made it to the reminder list of movies eligible for this year's Academy Awards, joining box office heavyweights such as Inception, Iron Man 2 and Black Swan.

 

The film has managed to do phenomenal business in the overseas market and this fact could have helped getting the film prominence among the international audience. One will have to wait and watch if MNIK does make it to the final nominees list which is scheduled to be announced on Jan 25. If it does, it would certainly call for one big celebration in the KJo-SRK camp.

Vijayawada PC transferred for lewd SMSs to women

 

Vijayawada PC transferred for lewd SMSs to women

P. Seetaramanjaneyulu, Vijayawada commissioner of police, who is facing allegations of sending lewd messages to women, has been transferred without any posting pending inquiry into the charges. The Eluru DIG, Surya Prakash Rao, was given additional charge as Vijayawada commissioner.

A Telugu TV channel telecast the allegation that PSR Anjaneyulu had sent vulgar text messages to women. The channel has shown details of his phone calls and contents of the SMSes.

The police commissioner convened a press conference and admitted that he did send the SMSes but added that it was all part of a game between him and local Telugu Desam politician, Vallabhaneni Vamsi, who had attempted to trap him by using his cousin.

Seetharamanjaneyulu, Police Commissioner of Vijayawada is facing sex allegations. A TV channel broad-casted news under the "IPS Womaniser." The channel also showed proof of Seetharamanjaneyulu's sexual activities. The channel revealed SMSs sent to some women by the Police commissioner. His victims include a daughter of an industrialist, a doctor and a lecturer of corporate college.

The channel alleged that Seetharamanjaneyulu used Sub Inspectors to trap women. After the news, TV channel director spoke to Seetharamanjaneyulu which was telecasted live. CP tried to escape by giving silly answers. The relationship between him and doctor is only that of patient and doctor, he said. He further said that corporate college lecturer earlier tied rakhi to him.

It's only rumour, I'm happy, Kamalinee

Kamalinee Mukherjee after a gap returned to telugu screens with Nagavalli film. There where rumors that Kamalinee was not satisfied with her role in Nagavalli as the director has cut down her length of the role in the film. However, she says those are nothing but just rumors.
Kamalinee Says,

 

"I am happy with my role and my presence in 'Nagavalli'. Infact P.Vasu has added a song to my role which wasn't there in the Kannada version. I have previously done short roles in my earlier films like 'Happy Days' too. I'm never bothered about the duration but sees if my character has importance to the script"

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