Sequels invite curiousity. Will it share similarity to the previous one. Will it provide better fare or worse?
Indiana Jones and the kingdom of the Crystal Skull is an excellent example. In the movie, good old Harrison Ford aka Dr. Indiana Jones, is back with the whip, a pistol and his trademark hat after 19 years since Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade(1981). Dr. Jones(Ford) is an ace archaelogist- adventurer of the 1950s who has got the gift to unravel mysteries of the past.
In the fourth edition in the Indiana Jones series, Dr. Jones fights villanous USSR agents led by Agent Irina for the possession of a crystal skull made by higher powers -probably Martians.
As the adventure unfolds so does the family drama. In their mission to return the skull to its rightful hand, they travel to New Mexico, Connecticut , Mexico City and the jungles of Peru which provide a mix of exotic destinations. An excellent job in cinematography and well-balanced special effects.
It's a roller-coaster ride while joining Dr. Jones and his team in their adventure with your dear ones. It's a clean feel good family entertainment.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Monsoon around the corner.
A long respite from the scorching sun will be experienced when the South West monsoon hits the state's coast either on Friday or Saturday. This year will not only have a slightly early monsoon but also good rainfall, say weathermen.
The downpour and cold winds experienced in Bangalore in the last couple of days seem to be a clear indication. According to weather experts from the University for Agriculture Sciences(UAS) there are strong signs that the monsoon will be active in the State. " The showers indicate it. Initially there will be wind and light showers, but it will stabilize by the first week of June,' said Dr. M.B. RajeGowda, Professor, Meterological Department, UAS.
A met official also said the monsoon would be slightly early this year as it is likely to hit the Kerala coast in a day or two.
Experts at UAS said that the State will recieve rainfall upto October. They have predicted that from June to September, the State is likely to recieve 182 mm, 283mm, 190 mm and 150 mm. of rainfall respectively.
The downpour and cold winds experienced in Bangalore in the last couple of days seem to be a clear indication. According to weather experts from the University for Agriculture Sciences(UAS) there are strong signs that the monsoon will be active in the State. " The showers indicate it. Initially there will be wind and light showers, but it will stabilize by the first week of June,' said Dr. M.B. RajeGowda, Professor, Meterological Department, UAS.
A met official also said the monsoon would be slightly early this year as it is likely to hit the Kerala coast in a day or two.
Experts at UAS said that the State will recieve rainfall upto October. They have predicted that from June to September, the State is likely to recieve 182 mm, 283mm, 190 mm and 150 mm. of rainfall respectively.
Friday, May 30, 2008
A woman President for America - First in history
If Hillary Clinton, wife of former President Bill Clinton and lawyer-cum-Senator were to be elected to the highest office in the United States of America, the country would have its first American President. But results show otherwise. Hillary stood neck-to- neck in the race alongside Barrack Obama. But somewhere along the line she lost her holding. As, of now Democratic US Presidential front-runner Barack Obama is leading in many primaries including Pennsylvania and Arizona.
Obama is likely to pip her to the post. There is intense bickering going on between the two. This doensn't bode good for the future of the Democratic party.
Party bosses say if the fight continues until August, the party would lose three crucial months of campaigning.
Democratic party leaders are likely to pressurize the former US First Lady to withdraw if she performs badly in the crucial Pennsylvania primary.
India has its first woman President in Pratibha Patil. Would America repeat the same story?
Obama is likely to pip her to the post. There is intense bickering going on between the two. This doensn't bode good for the future of the Democratic party.
Party bosses say if the fight continues until August, the party would lose three crucial months of campaigning.
Democratic party leaders are likely to pressurize the former US First Lady to withdraw if she performs badly in the crucial Pennsylvania primary.
India has its first woman President in Pratibha Patil. Would America repeat the same story?
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Phoenix successful
The first pictures sent back by NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander from the northern arctic plains of Mars show a flat terrain marked by a polygonal pattern of shallow troughs and a few pebbles scattered about.
"Follow the water'" has been NASA's mantra for its Mars exploration for more than a decade. Phoenix will be the first space probe to directly touch Martian water when its robotic arm digs down to the ice layer.
Phoenix reached its destination after a 422-million-mile journey that lasted almost 10 months.
During the final, tense minutes of the descent, long stretches of quiet in the mission control room at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory were punctuated by cheers and clapping as confirmation of crucial events like the deployment of the parachute were confirmed.
At 9.53 p.m. there were more cheers as confirmation came that one more critical event, the unfolding of the solar arrays, had occurred without problems. And then the first pictures arrived: black and white images of the solar panels, of one of the lander's first- pads and of surrounding terrain, showing the polygonal fractures caused by repeated expansion and contraction of the underground ice. Later, it will begin the first up-close investigation of Mars's polar region.
Analysing the vapours will provide information on the minerals and that will in turn provide clues about whether the ice over melted and whether this region was habitable.
'We the Phoenix as a stepping- stone to future investigations of Mars' Dr.Smith said.
"Follow the water'" has been NASA's mantra for its Mars exploration for more than a decade. Phoenix will be the first space probe to directly touch Martian water when its robotic arm digs down to the ice layer.
Phoenix reached its destination after a 422-million-mile journey that lasted almost 10 months.
During the final, tense minutes of the descent, long stretches of quiet in the mission control room at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory were punctuated by cheers and clapping as confirmation of crucial events like the deployment of the parachute were confirmed.
At 9.53 p.m. there were more cheers as confirmation came that one more critical event, the unfolding of the solar arrays, had occurred without problems. And then the first pictures arrived: black and white images of the solar panels, of one of the lander's first- pads and of surrounding terrain, showing the polygonal fractures caused by repeated expansion and contraction of the underground ice. Later, it will begin the first up-close investigation of Mars's polar region.
Analysing the vapours will provide information on the minerals and that will in turn provide clues about whether the ice over melted and whether this region was habitable.
'We the Phoenix as a stepping- stone to future investigations of Mars' Dr.Smith said.
Supernova in the limelight
Astronomers have discovered the youngest known supernova in the Milky Way galaxy still just a baby at 140 years old.
Scientists put the startling event at some time around 1868.
A supernova is the catastrophic explosion of a star that releases an extraordinary amount of energy,enough to outshine an entire galaxy.
The new baby supernova is located near the centre of the galaxy and obscured by dense gas and dust, making it virtually impossible to see in optical light.
'Two to three supernovae are thought to occur every century in the Milky Way'.
The supernova was much younger than initial estimates ranging from 400 to 1,000 years old. The very Large Army made new observations in March and helped pinpoint the age at 140 years, possibly less if the expansion has been slowing.
Scientists put the startling event at some time around 1868.
A supernova is the catastrophic explosion of a star that releases an extraordinary amount of energy,enough to outshine an entire galaxy.
The new baby supernova is located near the centre of the galaxy and obscured by dense gas and dust, making it virtually impossible to see in optical light.
'Two to three supernovae are thought to occur every century in the Milky Way'.
The supernova was much younger than initial estimates ranging from 400 to 1,000 years old. The very Large Army made new observations in March and helped pinpoint the age at 140 years, possibly less if the expansion has been slowing.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Yogic cure
Yoga is seen as a therapy that was an emerging field which can cure many psychosomatic diseases.
The Department of Human Consciousness and Yogic Sciences, Mangalore University has organised a seminar on yoga therapy at Mangalagangothri on May 27.
Yoga therapists from different parts of the country are expected to speak during the seminar.
They will speak on how yoga can be used to treat ailments such as backache, obesity,stress, hypertension,eyesight problems, menstrual disorders, problem of varicose veins and so on.
The yoga therapy was the application of kriyas, asanas, pranayamas, mudras and meditation for achieving physiological, psychological and spiritual health. It teaches proper lifestyle and food habits.
K.M. Kaveriappa, Vice- Chancellor of the University will preside over the inaugural session. N.Vinay Hegde chairman, Nitte Education Trust, will inaugurate it.
The Department of Human Consciousness and Yogic Sciences, Mangalore University has organised a seminar on yoga therapy at Mangalagangothri on May 27.
Yoga therapists from different parts of the country are expected to speak during the seminar.
They will speak on how yoga can be used to treat ailments such as backache, obesity,stress, hypertension,eyesight problems, menstrual disorders, problem of varicose veins and so on.
The yoga therapy was the application of kriyas, asanas, pranayamas, mudras and meditation for achieving physiological, psychological and spiritual health. It teaches proper lifestyle and food habits.
K.M. Kaveriappa, Vice- Chancellor of the University will preside over the inaugural session. N.Vinay Hegde chairman, Nitte Education Trust, will inaugurate it.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Spying into the cell phone
Much to the discomfort of mobile users, hackers, who are already wrecking websites and e-mails, are now targetting cell phones as well.
Hackers are intruding mobile phones using hacking tools like spyware and spoofing.
Spyware is a tool which manipulates short message service(SMS) and allows them to be read by others, while spoofing, a relatively new technology which replaces mobile number of sender's message.
Explaining the functions of spyware, a Delhi-based cyber expert said'A hacker sends an SMS to the targetted person. The person opens the message, installing spyware onto the device. The spyware unknown to the victim, takes the SMS and forwards it to the hacker.
Once installed, through the spyware the hacker can monitor the 'compromised' phone call details and can even listen to the calls made or recieved by the user.
Spoofing is relatively a new technology used for changing the identity the source SMS either with text or any desired number.
Hackers are intruding mobile phones using hacking tools like spyware and spoofing.
Spyware is a tool which manipulates short message service(SMS) and allows them to be read by others, while spoofing, a relatively new technology which replaces mobile number of sender's message.
Explaining the functions of spyware, a Delhi-based cyber expert said'A hacker sends an SMS to the targetted person. The person opens the message, installing spyware onto the device. The spyware unknown to the victim, takes the SMS and forwards it to the hacker.
Once installed, through the spyware the hacker can monitor the 'compromised' phone call details and can even listen to the calls made or recieved by the user.
Spoofing is relatively a new technology used for changing the identity the source SMS either with text or any desired number.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Fun Science Gallery inaugurated
Bah......Science! That's only for the clever. So goes the common adage. But, here is a museum conceptualised to attract the young toward the science stream. Making science a fun and exciting is the Fun Science Gallery of the Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum. It is spread over an area of 700 sq.mts. consists of 50 interactive exhibits and a state- of- the art digital 3-D theatre.
A digital 3-D theatre, which is part of the Fun Science Gallery is equipped with two state-of- the- art digital video projectors and gives unparalled color fidelity, brightness to enable vivid projection onto a 3.6 wide screen. VITM houses seven exhibition galleries including the Engine Hall, Electotechie, Science for children, Space, Biotechnological Revolution, BEL Hall of Electronics and Fun Science Gallery. Two special exhibits consisting of working models of dinosaur and a replica of Wright Brothers' Flyer-I are the main attractions at VITM.
And, rising bubbles, wave motion, floating ball, chaos and order, lazy coins, air cannon are some of the exhibits at the Gallery.
A digital 3-D theatre, which is part of the Fun Science Gallery is equipped with two state-of- the- art digital video projectors and gives unparalled color fidelity, brightness to enable vivid projection onto a 3.6 wide screen. VITM houses seven exhibition galleries including the Engine Hall, Electotechie, Science for children, Space, Biotechnological Revolution, BEL Hall of Electronics and Fun Science Gallery. Two special exhibits consisting of working models of dinosaur and a replica of Wright Brothers' Flyer-I are the main attractions at VITM.
And, rising bubbles, wave motion, floating ball, chaos and order, lazy coins, air cannon are some of the exhibits at the Gallery.
Friday, May 23, 2008
An online astronomy site
A new standard has been set in three-dimensional representation of vast amounts of data plucked from space telescopes, the ease of navigatio, the visual experience and features like guided tours narrated by experts.
The World-wide Telescope project spans astronomy, education and computing. Educators hope its rich images, animation and design for self-navigation will help entice computer-gaming young people into astronomy and science in general. The space service, astronomers say, could also become valuable in scientific version being developed with the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.
The project is the culmination of years of work by researchers at Microsoft and the website and free downloadable software are available at www.WorldwideTelescope.org.
The other major company with an ambitious astronomy service online is Google. Two months ago, Google introduced a web-based version of Google Sky, layering space images on its searchable space images on its searchable map service. The Google culture encourages to put new things onto the Internet quickly and keep improving them, a philosophy geared to constant evolution instead of finished products.
The eager will be able to witness the constellations, stars and space dust displayed in vivid detail and animated imagery across the screen.
The World-wide Telescope project spans astronomy, education and computing. Educators hope its rich images, animation and design for self-navigation will help entice computer-gaming young people into astronomy and science in general. The space service, astronomers say, could also become valuable in scientific version being developed with the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.
The project is the culmination of years of work by researchers at Microsoft and the website and free downloadable software are available at www.WorldwideTelescope.org.
The other major company with an ambitious astronomy service online is Google. Two months ago, Google introduced a web-based version of Google Sky, layering space images on its searchable space images on its searchable map service. The Google culture encourages to put new things onto the Internet quickly and keep improving them, a philosophy geared to constant evolution instead of finished products.
The eager will be able to witness the constellations, stars and space dust displayed in vivid detail and animated imagery across the screen.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
IQ can be polished
A new study has found that it may be possible to train people to be more intelligent, increasing the brainpower they had at birth.
Until now, it had been widely assumed that the kind of mental ability that allows us to solve new problems without having any relevant previous experience is innate and cannot be taught.
But in the new study researchers describe a method for improving this skill.
First they measured the fluid intelligence of four groups of volunteers using standard tests. Then they trained each in a memory task, a variation on Concentration, the child's card game.
The four groups underwent a half-hour of training daily for 8, 12,17 and 19 days- respectively. At the end of each training, researchers tested the participants fluid intelligence again.
The results, published on Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences were striking.
Although the control groups also made gains, presumably because they had practise with the fluid intelligence tests, improvement in the trained groups was substantially greater. Moreover, the longer they trained, the higher their scores were.
This new finding crushes the former belief that intelligence has always been considered an inimitable inherited trait.
Until now, it had been widely assumed that the kind of mental ability that allows us to solve new problems without having any relevant previous experience is innate and cannot be taught.
But in the new study researchers describe a method for improving this skill.
First they measured the fluid intelligence of four groups of volunteers using standard tests. Then they trained each in a memory task, a variation on Concentration, the child's card game.
The four groups underwent a half-hour of training daily for 8, 12,17 and 19 days- respectively. At the end of each training, researchers tested the participants fluid intelligence again.
The results, published on Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences were striking.
Although the control groups also made gains, presumably because they had practise with the fluid intelligence tests, improvement in the trained groups was substantially greater. Moreover, the longer they trained, the higher their scores were.
This new finding crushes the former belief that intelligence has always been considered an inimitable inherited trait.
A promiscious First Lady
Cherie Blair occupies prominent place in the headlines with her embarassingly vacuous memoirs 'Speaking for myself' which have left even her admirers shaking their heads, if not choking over their breakfast. Some of the harshest criticism has come from women commentators who believe she has diminished herself by revealing intimate details of her personal life, including a girlie account of her affairs before she finally found Tony Blair.
Another female columnist, Jenny McCartney of the Sunday Telegraph complained of a surfeit of unnecessary and embarassing 'personal details' in the book such as how she started dating Tony after meeting him atop a double-decker bus while still having affairs with two other men.
In the end however she paid for her independence and refusal to conform to the conventional idea of a Prime Minister's spouse, though why independent women loathe her so much remains a mystery.
Another female columnist, Jenny McCartney of the Sunday Telegraph complained of a surfeit of unnecessary and embarassing 'personal details' in the book such as how she started dating Tony after meeting him atop a double-decker bus while still having affairs with two other men.
In the end however she paid for her independence and refusal to conform to the conventional idea of a Prime Minister's spouse, though why independent women loathe her so much remains a mystery.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
'Books' old-fashioned
A slew of children's publications are trying to play the piper and get children back to reading. They are either getting launched or revamping their earlier avatars. Last fortnight saw two simultaneous events-launch of Vimanika Comics and release of a coffee table edition of Chandamama classics.
Arora's comics are slickly done and are reminiscent of the Virgin Comics format. Priced at Rs. 40 per issue, these fortnightly comics in English are likely to have Hindi editions soon. A Vimanika portal, too, is being planned.
The Chandamama portal is already getting around 1.1 lakh hits a day. On the planning board are a tie-up with a mobile vendor for downloads and trivia. Forthcoming issues will be accompanied by audio and video stories.
Former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam had suggested while releasing Junior Chandamama, that literature be created for children in tribal belts, who were usually left ignored. Chandamama wants to remain true to its objective of being priority for the Indian reader.
Arora's comics are slickly done and are reminiscent of the Virgin Comics format. Priced at Rs. 40 per issue, these fortnightly comics in English are likely to have Hindi editions soon. A Vimanika portal, too, is being planned.
The Chandamama portal is already getting around 1.1 lakh hits a day. On the planning board are a tie-up with a mobile vendor for downloads and trivia. Forthcoming issues will be accompanied by audio and video stories.
Former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam had suggested while releasing Junior Chandamama, that literature be created for children in tribal belts, who were usually left ignored. Chandamama wants to remain true to its objective of being priority for the Indian reader.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
A 'cool' way to beat the heat
Relishing creamy delight a la icecream on a hot summer day is how children spent the day at Kadri Park on Sunday.
As many as 240 children took part in an icecream eating competition organised by Junior Chamber International (JCI), Mangalore in association with Dinky Ice Cream.
The competition was held in two categories.
Children aged between five and eight and between nine and 12 participated in it.
The children had to eat the given quantity of icecream. Whoever was first was considered for the first prize.
Sarvotham, who stood first took 1.53 minutes to finish the 'cold cream'. Dhanyashri and Gayathri who bagged second and third prizes respectively took 2.20 minutes and 2.30 minutes to empty it.
As many as 240 children took part in an icecream eating competition organised by Junior Chamber International (JCI), Mangalore in association with Dinky Ice Cream.
The competition was held in two categories.
Children aged between five and eight and between nine and 12 participated in it.
The children had to eat the given quantity of icecream. Whoever was first was considered for the first prize.
Sarvotham, who stood first took 1.53 minutes to finish the 'cold cream'. Dhanyashri and Gayathri who bagged second and third prizes respectively took 2.20 minutes and 2.30 minutes to empty it.
Monday, May 19, 2008
IAF mustering forces; wary of Pak, China
With Pakistan getting new F-16s from US and JF-17 'Thunder' jets from China, IAF now has plans to progressively deploy its most potent Sukhoi-30 MKI fighters on the western front.
This comes after IAF identified Tezpur and other bases in the North -East to also base the multi-role Sukhoi 30 MKIs as a safeguard on the eastern front against China, which has gone in for a massive upgrade of airbases in Tibet and other areas near the Line of Actual Control.
At present, IAF has just about 60 of the 230 Sukhoi- 30 MKI fighters contracted from Russia at an overall cost of #8.5 billion.
India has so far based its Sukhoi's which can be jury-rigged to carry nuclear bombs-only at Pune, Jodhpur and Bareilly, though they have operated from as diverse places as the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
The basing of Sukhois at new bases will, of course require new infrastructure.
The name is significant since the Sukhois, which have a cruising speed of 3,200 km and can carry eight tonne of armaments, can strike targets deep inside China after taking off from Tezpur.
This comes after IAF identified Tezpur and other bases in the North -East to also base the multi-role Sukhoi 30 MKIs as a safeguard on the eastern front against China, which has gone in for a massive upgrade of airbases in Tibet and other areas near the Line of Actual Control.
At present, IAF has just about 60 of the 230 Sukhoi- 30 MKI fighters contracted from Russia at an overall cost of #8.5 billion.
India has so far based its Sukhoi's which can be jury-rigged to carry nuclear bombs-only at Pune, Jodhpur and Bareilly, though they have operated from as diverse places as the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
The basing of Sukhois at new bases will, of course require new infrastructure.
The name is significant since the Sukhois, which have a cruising speed of 3,200 km and can carry eight tonne of armaments, can strike targets deep inside China after taking off from Tezpur.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Obama spear-heads attack on Bush, McCain
Senator Barack Obama responded sharply to the attacks on his foreign policy, linking President Bush and Senator John McCain as partners in 'the failed policies' of the past seven years.
Obama also criticised them for 'hypocrisy, fear peddling, fear mongering'.
He said they were guilty of 'bluster' and 'dishonest, divisive' tactics. He cited a litany of what he called foreign policy blunders by the Bush administration.
Obama listed the Iraq war, the strengthening of Iran and groups like Hamas and Hezbullah, Osama Bin Laden's being still at large and stalled diplomacy in other parts of the Middle East among their chief failings.
A spokesman called the remarks a 'hysterical diatribe in response to a speech in which his name wasn't even mentioned'.
Throughout his comments about foreign policy, Obama yoked Mr. Bush and McCain as one entity.
Obama also criticised them for 'hypocrisy, fear peddling, fear mongering'.
He said they were guilty of 'bluster' and 'dishonest, divisive' tactics. He cited a litany of what he called foreign policy blunders by the Bush administration.
Obama listed the Iraq war, the strengthening of Iran and groups like Hamas and Hezbullah, Osama Bin Laden's being still at large and stalled diplomacy in other parts of the Middle East among their chief failings.
A spokesman called the remarks a 'hysterical diatribe in response to a speech in which his name wasn't even mentioned'.
Throughout his comments about foreign policy, Obama yoked Mr. Bush and McCain as one entity.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
The 'birth' of Jeans
The prestigious Smithsonian Institute of Education and Research in America showcases several pairs of them. What are they? They are the ever-popular and versatile pants called 'Jeans'.
In 1850, the great American gold rush was in full swing. Levi Strauss, a recent immigrant from Bavaria, landed in San Francisco. He came with some dry goods, and also bolts of canvas which he intended to sell as tents and wagon tops. A single remark made by a miner changed his mind as well as his career.
Levi set himself to making pants from brown canvas sailcloth. Within a few years he switched from canvas to French denim, known to be the strongest fabric in the world. Later he added the indigo blue that puts the blue in blue jeans. And so America's toughest and most famous garment was born.
A sudden development in the 1960s caused this garment which was popular with the working-class to catch the fancy of the young and rebellious. They used it to express their disillusionment with capitalism. The hippies, the mods and the teenagerss made jeans a symbol of their generation.
In course of time, jeans turned into a fashion statement. What had begun as a strong pair of pants had turned into a garment for the young as well as the young at heart.
In 1850, the great American gold rush was in full swing. Levi Strauss, a recent immigrant from Bavaria, landed in San Francisco. He came with some dry goods, and also bolts of canvas which he intended to sell as tents and wagon tops. A single remark made by a miner changed his mind as well as his career.
Levi set himself to making pants from brown canvas sailcloth. Within a few years he switched from canvas to French denim, known to be the strongest fabric in the world. Later he added the indigo blue that puts the blue in blue jeans. And so America's toughest and most famous garment was born.
A sudden development in the 1960s caused this garment which was popular with the working-class to catch the fancy of the young and rebellious. They used it to express their disillusionment with capitalism. The hippies, the mods and the teenagerss made jeans a symbol of their generation.
In course of time, jeans turned into a fashion statement. What had begun as a strong pair of pants had turned into a garment for the young as well as the young at heart.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Making news
Certain events have a proclivity to make news. Like the current IPL League matches. The press avidly follows each round and daily reports the wins and failures of every encounter. Sachin Tendulkar was sadly left out for most of the tournament. Harbhajan Singh courted controversy for physically mauling fellow-mate Sreesanth.
Sourav Ganguly, M.S.Dhoni and Adam Gilchrist shone with their power-packed performances.
Certain individuals came into the limelight. Like McCullum, Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta and liquor baron Vijay Mallya for sponsoring the event.
Shoiab Akhtar impressed one and all despite his clash with the Pakistan Cricket Board.
Rahul Dravid failed to perform and has been the recipient of Vijay Mallya's ire. The TV and newspapers have conscientiously reported the cricket fixtures.
Sourav Ganguly, M.S.Dhoni and Adam Gilchrist shone with their power-packed performances.
Certain individuals came into the limelight. Like McCullum, Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta and liquor baron Vijay Mallya for sponsoring the event.
Shoiab Akhtar impressed one and all despite his clash with the Pakistan Cricket Board.
Rahul Dravid failed to perform and has been the recipient of Vijay Mallya's ire. The TV and newspapers have conscientiously reported the cricket fixtures.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
From walking robots to conducting concerts
The lights dimmed, the sold-out hall grew hushed and out walked the conductor -shiny, white and 1.3 m tall.
ASIMO, a robot designed by Honda Motor Company did something different : Conducting the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
As it conducted, it perfectly mimicked the actions of a conductor, nodding its head at various sections and gesturing with one or both hands. It performed in tandem with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
ASIMO stands for Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility.
ASIMO has its limits. Its engineers programmed the robot to mimic Charles Burke, the Detroit Symphony's education director, as he conducted the piece in front of a pianist about six months ago.
During the first rehearsal, the orchestra lost its place when ASIMO began to slow the tempo, something a human conductor would have sensed and corrected.
'If the orchestra decides to go faster, there's nothing the robot can do about it'.
The robot is human-like but not completely human.
ASIMO, a robot designed by Honda Motor Company did something different : Conducting the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
As it conducted, it perfectly mimicked the actions of a conductor, nodding its head at various sections and gesturing with one or both hands. It performed in tandem with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
ASIMO stands for Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility.
ASIMO has its limits. Its engineers programmed the robot to mimic Charles Burke, the Detroit Symphony's education director, as he conducted the piece in front of a pianist about six months ago.
During the first rehearsal, the orchestra lost its place when ASIMO began to slow the tempo, something a human conductor would have sensed and corrected.
'If the orchestra decides to go faster, there's nothing the robot can do about it'.
The robot is human-like but not completely human.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Score-card of the IPL
As the debut edition of the Indian Premier League hits the mid-way mark, it is throwing up its share of the good and the bad. Shane Warne's surprise package -the Rajasthan Royals- is the odds on favorite to win the tournament.
Warne's leadership surprised many as he marshalled his team of lesser-known cricketersss to the top of the table. Leading the weakest and cheapest team of the tournament, Warne has been able to mould his bunch into a playing machine.
The winning cocktail of the IPL has been smart captaincy, effective combination, teamwork, and simple strategies. Warne, Virender Sehwag and Shaun Pollock have used this mix with success. Sehwag used ace bowler Glenn McGrath effectively while top batsmen of the Delhi Daredevils did most of the bullwork given the lower order's frailty.
Warne's leadership surprised many as he marshalled his team of lesser-known cricketersss to the top of the table. Leading the weakest and cheapest team of the tournament, Warne has been able to mould his bunch into a playing machine.
The winning cocktail of the IPL has been smart captaincy, effective combination, teamwork, and simple strategies. Warne, Virender Sehwag and Shaun Pollock have used this mix with success. Sehwag used ace bowler Glenn McGrath effectively while top batsmen of the Delhi Daredevils did most of the bullwork given the lower order's frailty.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Cricket festival
The much-touted Indian Premier League matches in the game of cricket has blazed sharp-shooters in the history of Indian cricket. Many outstanding players from all round the world have been 'bought' for the matches by liquor baron Vijay Mallya. Cine star Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta have pitched in for the effort.
Journos have been kept on their toes in the current series with newspapers vying with each other for 'exclusives' on the game.
One can keep track of the matches through print and TV. Avid followers of the game haven't been disappointed. Some individuals have stood out for their inputs. Adam Gilchrist, Sourav Ganguly, M.S. Dhoni, Ishant Sharma, Ricky Ponting have done well.
Every four and a sixer has been enthusiastically acclaimed by Indian audiences. Though cheer leaders from abroad have invited acrimonious debate, they set the trend for a round of applause appreciating good cricket.
Journos have been kept on their toes in the current series with newspapers vying with each other for 'exclusives' on the game.
One can keep track of the matches through print and TV. Avid followers of the game haven't been disappointed. Some individuals have stood out for their inputs. Adam Gilchrist, Sourav Ganguly, M.S. Dhoni, Ishant Sharma, Ricky Ponting have done well.
Every four and a sixer has been enthusiastically acclaimed by Indian audiences. Though cheer leaders from abroad have invited acrimonious debate, they set the trend for a round of applause appreciating good cricket.
Monday, May 12, 2008
HAL bags exclusive contract
After years of experience with Russian and British aircraft Bangalore-based Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) is all set to get an opportunity to have an experience with the French fighters.
As part of Centre's upgrade package for 51 Mirage- 2000 multi-role fighters 47 will be upgraded at the HAL.
The Government has signed a billion Euro contract with the fighter's manufacturer for upgrading the existing three squadronss of Mirage to the level of Mirage-2000-V used by the French Air Force. The process is expected to increase the fighter's lifespan by another 25 years.
The airframe will be re-wired and re-equipped.
As part of Centre's upgrade package for 51 Mirage- 2000 multi-role fighters 47 will be upgraded at the HAL.
The Government has signed a billion Euro contract with the fighter's manufacturer for upgrading the existing three squadronss of Mirage to the level of Mirage-2000-V used by the French Air Force. The process is expected to increase the fighter's lifespan by another 25 years.
The airframe will be re-wired and re-equipped.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Serenading the audience
Wielding the bow against taut strings to produce lilting music to the accompaniment of the mridangam and ghatam, Vittal Ramamurthy kickstarted the violin concert, here on Sunday. He was seated alongside Smt. Padma Shanker who paired with him playing the violin herself to produce a treat for music lovers.
Others on the mridangam were Sri Neyveli Narayanan, on the Ghatam was Sri. S.Karthik and playing the tanpura were Kum. Thanmayee and Kum. Chinmayee.
It was Carnatic music at its sublime stage. Perfect stage arrangements coupled with neon lights arrangements gave aesthetic appeal to the concert. Earlier, in the day Sri Vittal Ramamurthy was felicitated for his attainments in music.
Town Hall in Mangalore is well-known for its patronage to art and culture. Mangloreans weren't dissappointed this Sunday.
Others on the mridangam were Sri Neyveli Narayanan, on the Ghatam was Sri. S.Karthik and playing the tanpura were Kum. Thanmayee and Kum. Chinmayee.
It was Carnatic music at its sublime stage. Perfect stage arrangements coupled with neon lights arrangements gave aesthetic appeal to the concert. Earlier, in the day Sri Vittal Ramamurthy was felicitated for his attainments in music.
Town Hall in Mangalore is well-known for its patronage to art and culture. Mangloreans weren't dissappointed this Sunday.
Friday, May 9, 2008
Deal to acquire more submarines
Chief of naval staff Admiral Suresh Mehta said that a global tender would soon be issued to purchase six more conventional diesel-electric submarines.
These submarines are in addition to half a dozen scorpene submarines currently under construction at Mumbai's Mazgaon dock by the French manufacturer Armeris. The Rs. 15,000 crore deal was sealed between India and France in 2005.
Though all French submarines are expected to be delivered by 2017, the navy has realised the need for having an extended underwater weapon platform owing to the Indian Ocean's growing strategic importance.
Official circles confirmed, 'in accordance with the plan to keep a certain number of submarines in the force, we will be acquiring six of one type (Scorpene) and six of another type.
These submarines are in addition to half a dozen scorpene submarines currently under construction at Mumbai's Mazgaon dock by the French manufacturer Armeris. The Rs. 15,000 crore deal was sealed between India and France in 2005.
Though all French submarines are expected to be delivered by 2017, the navy has realised the need for having an extended underwater weapon platform owing to the Indian Ocean's growing strategic importance.
Official circles confirmed, 'in accordance with the plan to keep a certain number of submarines in the force, we will be acquiring six of one type (Scorpene) and six of another type.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Tirthankaras wasting away
Three kilometres from the world-famous Kokrebellur Bird Sanctuary the village of Arettipur, has the remains of basadis which were built by royals, dating back to the Gangas. The hamlet of about 150 houses does not figure in any modern map but finds mention in several inscriptions, including some that are 1,500 years old.
The collapse of Vijaynagar spelt the doom of Arettipur. Only merest traces of the once-thriving Jaina tirtha have survived centuries of neglect. Perched precariously on a pile of rocks atop the partly- quarried Kankagiri hill is a beautifully proportioned Parsvanatha idol that looks at onto Arettipur. It is one of the few idols here that is almost intact. A legless torso of a tirthankara, the torso-less legs of a second person all lie strewn about the hill.
According to the renowned scholar of Jainism, Dr. Hampa Nagarajaiah Arettipur once had four brick basadis. These were riveted north- south, with a spacious garba-griha, open pillared mantapas and brick walls that were neatly plastered with stucco finish.
Where Shravanabelgola's Bahubali is grand and imposing, Arettipur's is humble and approachable. Conspicous by its absence was a board proclaiming the monument's protected status by either the ASI- the statue appears to be entirely protected. The base of the hill is currently abuzz with quarrying activity. One wonders how long it could be before the entire hill was quarried away and recalls the words of wisdom by a renowned scholar.
'All ancient sites belonging to all religions need to be preserved'. But, then again, who pays heed?.
The collapse of Vijaynagar spelt the doom of Arettipur. Only merest traces of the once-thriving Jaina tirtha have survived centuries of neglect. Perched precariously on a pile of rocks atop the partly- quarried Kankagiri hill is a beautifully proportioned Parsvanatha idol that looks at onto Arettipur. It is one of the few idols here that is almost intact. A legless torso of a tirthankara, the torso-less legs of a second person all lie strewn about the hill.
According to the renowned scholar of Jainism, Dr. Hampa Nagarajaiah Arettipur once had four brick basadis. These were riveted north- south, with a spacious garba-griha, open pillared mantapas and brick walls that were neatly plastered with stucco finish.
Where Shravanabelgola's Bahubali is grand and imposing, Arettipur's is humble and approachable. Conspicous by its absence was a board proclaiming the monument's protected status by either the ASI- the statue appears to be entirely protected. The base of the hill is currently abuzz with quarrying activity. One wonders how long it could be before the entire hill was quarried away and recalls the words of wisdom by a renowned scholar.
'All ancient sites belonging to all religions need to be preserved'. But, then again, who pays heed?.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Polarimetric radar to rule the Himalayas
First it was space. Launching 10 satellites in 1,000 seconds. Now it's the Himalayas. Radars zooming in on a raindrop 500 km away and 2,000 metres high in less than a milli-second.
The radar will not only warn us of a general meltdown, snowfall and rain, but in fact log on each and every drop of melting snow and rain over a range of 500km and tell us how exactly that drop is moving, which direction and at what pace whether it signals good or bad.
On the scanner are the Alakananda, Ganges and Brahmaputra- three of the longest and largest rivers that the country depends on.
The first step has been taken through ISRO's new radar technology to detect even an inkling of a meltdown, two radars will be deployed high in the Himalayas within a year's time.
'We have the latest technology in weather systems at very low cost. It's a great achievement for India and ISRO. We also don't need to worry about technology transfer issues as we have resolved all that with our research', according to a top scientist.
The radar will not only warn us of a general meltdown, snowfall and rain, but in fact log on each and every drop of melting snow and rain over a range of 500km and tell us how exactly that drop is moving, which direction and at what pace whether it signals good or bad.
On the scanner are the Alakananda, Ganges and Brahmaputra- three of the longest and largest rivers that the country depends on.
The first step has been taken through ISRO's new radar technology to detect even an inkling of a meltdown, two radars will be deployed high in the Himalayas within a year's time.
'We have the latest technology in weather systems at very low cost. It's a great achievement for India and ISRO. We also don't need to worry about technology transfer issues as we have resolved all that with our research', according to a top scientist.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Empathising with people through 'tears'.
Politicians, it appears are crying at the drop of a hat. During this election, many politicians are rushing to emulate former Prime Minister H.D.Deve Gowda as far as shedding tears is concerned.
Delimitation brought tears to KPCC president Mallikarjun M.Kharge and Siddaramaiah while former Chief Minister H.D.Kumaraswamy burst out crying during a public meeting.
Siddaramaiah, who contested from Chamundeshwari in Mysore all these years, is contesting from Varuna now. He couldn't control his tears when the people from his old constituency said he had deserted him. 'You have always stood by me. How can I ever forget you?' he sobbed.
Same is the case with Kharge, who has changed his constituency from Gurnitakal to Chitapur in Gulbarga district.
Kharge became emotional when asked about how he felt about this change. He marvelled at how Gurnitkal constituency had stood by him all these years and promptly burst into tears.
Kumaraswamy's tears flowed under different circumstances. While addressing a public meeting in Malavalli, a group of women complained about their previous MLA from JD(S) K. Annadani. Upset about this , Kumaraswamy remarked' If you think I have worked for your welfare , then vote for us. Or else don't vote'. He abandoned his speech and started crying like a child, taking everybody by surprise.'
Delimitation brought tears to KPCC president Mallikarjun M.Kharge and Siddaramaiah while former Chief Minister H.D.Kumaraswamy burst out crying during a public meeting.
Siddaramaiah, who contested from Chamundeshwari in Mysore all these years, is contesting from Varuna now. He couldn't control his tears when the people from his old constituency said he had deserted him. 'You have always stood by me. How can I ever forget you?' he sobbed.
Same is the case with Kharge, who has changed his constituency from Gurnitakal to Chitapur in Gulbarga district.
Kharge became emotional when asked about how he felt about this change. He marvelled at how Gurnitkal constituency had stood by him all these years and promptly burst into tears.
Kumaraswamy's tears flowed under different circumstances. While addressing a public meeting in Malavalli, a group of women complained about their previous MLA from JD(S) K. Annadani. Upset about this , Kumaraswamy remarked' If you think I have worked for your welfare , then vote for us. Or else don't vote'. He abandoned his speech and started crying like a child, taking everybody by surprise.'
Monday, May 5, 2008
SSLC topper elated at success
Rajasimha N. a student of Vidyavardhaka Pandit Nehru School was overjoyed when he got to know that he had scored 618 out of 625 in the SSLC examination.
According to him, he always tried to understand the concept taught in school and remember it. He used to study for about six to eight hours on a daily basis. In Maths he made sure that he knew all the formulae well, so that it helps in solving the problems easily. But, in social science, one needs to remember all the points, so he gave more importance to that subject.
His favorite subject is Mathematics. He chose Sanskrit rather than Kannada because he felt Sanskrit was a scoring subject.
His other interests are playing the Veena and watching cartoon films.
According to him, he always tried to understand the concept taught in school and remember it. He used to study for about six to eight hours on a daily basis. In Maths he made sure that he knew all the formulae well, so that it helps in solving the problems easily. But, in social science, one needs to remember all the points, so he gave more importance to that subject.
His favorite subject is Mathematics. He chose Sanskrit rather than Kannada because he felt Sanskrit was a scoring subject.
His other interests are playing the Veena and watching cartoon films.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
The weather- vane versus our lifestyle
In Mangalore, summers are usually hot. One experiences cold showers during the summer itself due to the sweltering heat.
This time around, pitter-patter fell the rain drops much ahead of the timely onset of the summer. In March there were heavy rains.
In many parts of the country people die due to the heat. The Mangalore summer can be compared to the Bombay summer. The cities have similar weather. Heavy rains during the monsoons, a light winter and hot summer.
In Mangalore, there's not much of a winter to talk about. Come summer, people re-do their wardrobe. They wear light summer clothes, eat less heavy food and consume more water and ice-creams. In short, they chill out.
Some houses are more hot than others. Houses in localities that have high density of traffic and pollution are a veritable oven but others swathed in nature are less volatile.
So, it all depends on one's environment to detect how one takes the heat.
This time around, pitter-patter fell the rain drops much ahead of the timely onset of the summer. In March there were heavy rains.
In many parts of the country people die due to the heat. The Mangalore summer can be compared to the Bombay summer. The cities have similar weather. Heavy rains during the monsoons, a light winter and hot summer.
In Mangalore, there's not much of a winter to talk about. Come summer, people re-do their wardrobe. They wear light summer clothes, eat less heavy food and consume more water and ice-creams. In short, they chill out.
Some houses are more hot than others. Houses in localities that have high density of traffic and pollution are a veritable oven but others swathed in nature are less volatile.
So, it all depends on one's environment to detect how one takes the heat.
Saturday, May 3, 2008
India's naval edge to be tilted in China's favor
Satellite images of China's underground nuclear submarine base on Hainan Island near South China Sea have increased Indian anxiety over Beijing's growing naval dominance in the region.
Experts said the latest satellite images present an insight into the scale of activities at the base.
India fears. China will have a carrier in five years.
India has maintained naval edge in the region as it is the only country to operate a carrier that is an effective force multiplier and capable of meeting threats posed by nuclear powered ballistic missile submarines. While India has one aircraft carrier in its fleet, it hopes to add two more.
Naval officials said China's growing naval ambitions are a threat as it is the only country which has supplied nuclear technology to Pakistan, a move clearly aimed at keeping India engaged.
Experts said the latest satellite images present an insight into the scale of activities at the base.
India fears. China will have a carrier in five years.
India has maintained naval edge in the region as it is the only country to operate a carrier that is an effective force multiplier and capable of meeting threats posed by nuclear powered ballistic missile submarines. While India has one aircraft carrier in its fleet, it hopes to add two more.
Naval officials said China's growing naval ambitions are a threat as it is the only country which has supplied nuclear technology to Pakistan, a move clearly aimed at keeping India engaged.
France pushing for nuclear deal with India
Keen to have civil nuclear cooperation with India, France has said it was waiting for New Delhi to ink the safeguards agreement with IAEA.
French Ambassador Jerome Bonnafont said France favors civil nuclear cooperation with India and is waiting for New Delhi to sign the safeguards Agreement with IAEA and exemption from NSG.
A bilateral civil nuclear agreement between France and India on the lines of the Indo-US civil nuclear deal, is almost ready for signature by the two sides.
When referred to the political difficulties faced by the Manmohan Singh dispensation on the nuclear issue because of the Left opposition, Bonnafont refused to comment, saying it was for the government here to take a decision.
France which meets 80 per cent of its energy needs through nuclear power has always maintained that India should be brought into the international nuclear mainstream.
French Ambassador Jerome Bonnafont said France favors civil nuclear cooperation with India and is waiting for New Delhi to sign the safeguards Agreement with IAEA and exemption from NSG.
A bilateral civil nuclear agreement between France and India on the lines of the Indo-US civil nuclear deal, is almost ready for signature by the two sides.
When referred to the political difficulties faced by the Manmohan Singh dispensation on the nuclear issue because of the Left opposition, Bonnafont refused to comment, saying it was for the government here to take a decision.
France which meets 80 per cent of its energy needs through nuclear power has always maintained that India should be brought into the international nuclear mainstream.
Friday, May 2, 2008
Women rule the roost
In the Brahmakumari Ishwariya Vishwa-Vidyalaya, it is women who are in charge. Swami Prajapata Brahma founded Brahmakumari World Spiritual University in 1936, Mount Abu and put them in charge of propogating spirituality to the world. Men are a rare commodity in this set-up. They number about 100 to 200. The founder is a visionary who percieved their dormant potential decades earlier.
Swami Prajapata Brahma's view that unless women are educated in a general sense as well as spiritually, there can be no development in India has found fruition with 5000 Brahmakumari sisters actively running 2000 centres in India and abroad. Women with their ready sympathy, naturally compassionate nature are better teachers than men, it was felt.
Brahmakumaris teach of the faith of God not faith of any one religion.
Belief in Parmatma in today's age when erosion in faith and shraddha is wide-spread, is the driving-force of the organisation. Modern-day living is loosening family ties. Reversing this trend, practising a process of meditation by which the mind is made stable, unfazed by changing circumstances, tensions and ready to face the odds of life, is imparted to students.
Soul power, knowledge of self, purity of thought, word and deed are the other points which vouch for the organisation.
The organisation is a temple of attaining spiritual wisdom. The South Canara centres of the University, no different from the other centres dedicate themselves to teaching Rajyoga meditation, Godly teachings and peace of mind. The firm conviction is that the only hope for survival of the human race si arousal of world consciousness for peace.
According to Brahmakumar Mruthyunjaya, 5000 years ago, the world was perfect, devoid of distinctions of class, conflict, religion, no economic disparities prevailed. 'It is our endeavour to re-establish that sort of world again', he revealed.
The University has drawn up the outlines of the shape the future world would take. It will be based on love, affection and understanding. This will be the Golden Age. And, this is the glorious era that the Vidyalaya hopes to establish on earth.
Swami Prajapata Brahma's view that unless women are educated in a general sense as well as spiritually, there can be no development in India has found fruition with 5000 Brahmakumari sisters actively running 2000 centres in India and abroad. Women with their ready sympathy, naturally compassionate nature are better teachers than men, it was felt.
Brahmakumaris teach of the faith of God not faith of any one religion.
Belief in Parmatma in today's age when erosion in faith and shraddha is wide-spread, is the driving-force of the organisation. Modern-day living is loosening family ties. Reversing this trend, practising a process of meditation by which the mind is made stable, unfazed by changing circumstances, tensions and ready to face the odds of life, is imparted to students.
Soul power, knowledge of self, purity of thought, word and deed are the other points which vouch for the organisation.
The organisation is a temple of attaining spiritual wisdom. The South Canara centres of the University, no different from the other centres dedicate themselves to teaching Rajyoga meditation, Godly teachings and peace of mind. The firm conviction is that the only hope for survival of the human race si arousal of world consciousness for peace.
According to Brahmakumar Mruthyunjaya, 5000 years ago, the world was perfect, devoid of distinctions of class, conflict, religion, no economic disparities prevailed. 'It is our endeavour to re-establish that sort of world again', he revealed.
The University has drawn up the outlines of the shape the future world would take. It will be based on love, affection and understanding. This will be the Golden Age. And, this is the glorious era that the Vidyalaya hopes to establish on earth.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Histrionics on the field
Celebrities come into the news for various reasons. Harbhajan Singh, has on innumerable occasions courted controversy over his violent behaviour, on field.
This time the incident was clear as daylight. In front of a multitude of an audience and players of both sides he slapped and punched Sreesanth.
Players may have their difference of opinion but they cannot take to the streets. They have to curb their animal instincts.
Differences can be resolved amicably. Infringement of this code of conduct by the cricket players concerned have brought to attention the law of the land.
Harbhajan Singh has rightly been subject to penalty. In this case a ban on playing for the remainder of the IPL matches. The law should rightly take its' course.
The players should keep the dignity of the game intact. Cricket has been considered for many years, a gentlemanly game.
Money, tough competition, auctions, endorsement contracts have changed the attitude of sportspersons over the years. They have developed a mercenary attitude. But they should not allow themselves to cross the bounds.
This time the incident was clear as daylight. In front of a multitude of an audience and players of both sides he slapped and punched Sreesanth.
Players may have their difference of opinion but they cannot take to the streets. They have to curb their animal instincts.
Differences can be resolved amicably. Infringement of this code of conduct by the cricket players concerned have brought to attention the law of the land.
Harbhajan Singh has rightly been subject to penalty. In this case a ban on playing for the remainder of the IPL matches. The law should rightly take its' course.
The players should keep the dignity of the game intact. Cricket has been considered for many years, a gentlemanly game.
Money, tough competition, auctions, endorsement contracts have changed the attitude of sportspersons over the years. They have developed a mercenary attitude. But they should not allow themselves to cross the bounds.
Histrionics on the field
Celebrities come into the news for various reasons. Harbhajan Singh, has on innumerable occasions courted controversy over his violent behaviour, on field.
This time the incident was clear as daylight. In front of a multitude of an audience and players of both sides he slapped and punched Sreesanth.
Players may have their difference of opinion but they cannot take to the streets. They have to curb their animal instincts.
Differences can be resolved amicably. Infringement of this code of conduct by the cricket players concerned have brought to attention the law of the land.
Harbhajan Singh has rightly been subject to penalty. In this case a ban on playing for the remainder of the IPL matches. The law should rightly take its' course.
The players should keep the dignity of the game intact. Cricket has been considered for many years, a gentlemanly game.
Money, tough competition, auctions, endorsement contracts have changed the attitude of sportspersons over the years. They have developed a mercenary attitude. But they should not allow themselves to cross the bounds.
This time the incident was clear as daylight. In front of a multitude of an audience and players of both sides he slapped and punched Sreesanth.
Players may have their difference of opinion but they cannot take to the streets. They have to curb their animal instincts.
Differences can be resolved amicably. Infringement of this code of conduct by the cricket players concerned have brought to attention the law of the land.
Harbhajan Singh has rightly been subject to penalty. In this case a ban on playing for the remainder of the IPL matches. The law should rightly take its' course.
The players should keep the dignity of the game intact. Cricket has been considered for many years, a gentlemanly game.
Money, tough competition, auctions, endorsement contracts have changed the attitude of sportspersons over the years. They have developed a mercenary attitude. But they should not allow themselves to cross the bounds.
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