Ashwin, Raina likely to play against West Indies
Chennai, March 19 (IANS) With all the brouhaha over off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin’s inclusion in the team, India would do well to keep their collective focus on their crucial Group B game against the West Indies here Sunday when the league phase of the ICC Cricket World Cup concludes.

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When to meet, play & leave
Some people travel to relax, to lie on golden sand on some far flung shore. Others have a sense of adventure to satisfy, a mountain to climb, boundaries to push.

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Common Wealth Games- “COME OUT AND PLAY“: www.jaipur.cc

India geared up for hearty welcome, 71 nations being host at Delhi for a colossal world class sports event, the Common wealth games 2010. The third-largest, multi-sports event in the world are held every fourth year, and this is an auspicious occasion for India to be the host for such grand event. The history of these Games can be traced back in 1930, where they were first forename as ‘British Empire Games’. With integrated six teams, today Common wealth games are participated by 71 nations, and there are almost 54 members of the Commonwealth of Nations. These are the nineteenth Common wealth games, which are going to take place from 3rd October to 14th of October. This is first opportunity for the country, and these are being held for the second time in Asia.

Among the two principle bidders for these games, India won the bid, and thanked ex- vice president Latif Butt for his support “You played a vital role in the Commonwealth Games 2010 being allotted to India. Such actions are worthy of emulation by all concerned in Pakistan and India. I have no doubt that if both sides continue to live by such ideals, one day, sooner than later our generations to come will reap the benefits of and be grateful to those making such contributions. You would certainly be such person.”

Delhi is positioned to endow impeccable standards of services. The arrangements done are not only for the fifteen day’s events, but they will benefit the natives afterwards also. The prominent renovations are for expansion and upgradation of city infrastructures like, the route of metro, which will now connect stadiums also. And the historical places like Red fort and India gate have been restored and beautified, enhancing the overall beauty of the city. Nevertheless, the influx is being facilitated with accommodation, transportation, bookings, etc. The tourists are also offered with various tour packages that will ease them to explore the splendor and heritage of the nation. The foremost tour is Golden triangle tour, it comprises of the three very attractive traditional cities Agra-Delhi-Jaipur. All three cities are besieged with attractions to douse the visitors in their charm.

Various sightseeing places during the visit:

Attractions in Delhi: Chandni Chowk, India Gate, Jama Masjid, Sound and Light Show, Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Old Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, Amusement parks, Entertainment zones,  Akshardham temple, ISKCON Temple, Rajghat (Mahatma Gandhi’s resting place), Lotus Temple, and many more.

Attractions in Jaipur: City Palace, Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), Jal Mahal, Govind dev ji temple, Jantar Mantar (Observatory), and Chokhi Dhani (an ethnic village resort), Nahargarh fort and many more exquisite sightseeing places. For more, browse www.jaipur.cc

Attractions in Agra: Taj Mahal, Agra Red Fort, Itmad-Ud-Daulah’s Tomb, Chini-Ka-Rauza, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal, Jama Masjid, etc.

Nonetheless, the test events for the Common Wealth Games have already been commenced from 17th January which will continue till 29th of August 2010. Below mentioned are the seventeen disciplines contrived for Common Wealth Games 2010:

Aquatics, Archery, Athletics (track and field), Badminton, Boxing, Cycling, Gymnastics, Hockey, Lawn Bowls, Netball, Rugby sevens, Shooting, Squash, Table Tennis, Tennis, Weightlifting, and Wrestling.

Indian preschools are well equipped with sophisticated infrastructure and experienced personnel. All the rooms are painted in attractive colors with pictures of cartoon characters. Children are made to feel at home in the school. Indian playschools usually take very less number of students per class and hence individual attention is given to the student.

Playschools in India usually consist of four grades; Playgroup, nursery, lower kindergarten (LKG) and upper kindergarten (UKG). Some have after school care centers too. Children can be retained in care center after the school hours. Such playschools are a boon to working mothers.

Many Indian playschools have their own curriculum. Other than just reading and writing, they include many activity books to allow kids learn in an interactive way and sharpen their thinking abilities. Studies are also made enjoyable by playing CDs and singing rhymes together. Many creative toys like building blocks, puzzles and stacking toys are made available to the kid to ensure overall development.

Good eating habits are also taught in many playschools. Preschools even give potty training. They have good number of assistants for taking care of toddlers and keeping them clean and healthy.

Though the concept of playschools is derived from west, Indian Playschools have adapted it quite well to our culture.

Children are made aware of our culture and traditions too. Preschools celebrate Indian festivals like Raksha Bandhan, Janmasthami  Id, Christmas, Independence day, etc., Music and dance also have become an important aspect of all Indian preschools.

Transport facility is available for most of the playschools. School staff takes good care of kids while getting in and getting down of the transport vehicle. Children love commuting by their school bus.

Most of the Indian playschools allow parents of the kids inside the campus on the joining day so that kids feel comfortable. They are allowed to play outside the classroom till they are used to the new environment.

Gone are the days when little kids were beaten by cane for learning things. Children are made to learn in an entertaining way.

Thanks to today’s Indian playschools; children love going to school.

Visit www.indianplayschools.com for the list of Playschools in Hyderabad, preschools in Chennai, Play schools in Mumbai and Preschools in Delhi and all cities in India

Enough four play, let us have the fifth pillar
Either Graeme Samuel can’t bring himself to say a firm and final ”no” or Cameron Clyne can’t take a series of ”nos” for an answer. The competition tsar is under pressure. Samuel is fighting a bellicose campaign of leaks and relentless lobbying from the banks and hedge funds.

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Come Out And Play – Commonwealth Games 2010, Delhi For more info: sites.google.com Source: Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi The Games are scheduled to be held in Delhi, India between 3 October and 14 October 2010. The games will be the largest multi-sport event conducted to date in Delhi. The most expensive Commonwealth Games ever, being larger than the previous games in Melbourne 2006.

Jacksonville State signs football deal to play Kentucky in 2011
Game played at Commonwealth Stadium on Oct. 22, 2011

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www.zoomtv.in Rani Mukherjee will be soon seen in Kunal Kohli’s next film. The two of them have earlier worked together in films like Hum Tum and Mujhse Dosti Karoge. What’s different about this film is, throughout the film she will be seen wearing just one costume. Subscribe to our Youtube channel now For the latest Bollywood news, gossip, celebrities, events, log on to http We invite you to join the Zoom Club

Pietersen committed to play in IPL
Agencies London, Apr 20: England batsman Kevin Pietersen, who is playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League, has said he is committed to continue his stint in the IPL despite two crude bomb blasts in Bangalore on Saturday.

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Reacting to the IPL bidding, Australian captain Ricky Ponting admitted that he was completely dumbfounded about the whole thing. He said the price that they commanded was completely out of their control, so there was no question of any jealousy among the Aussie players.