Most Memorable day - Cricket World Cup 2011 Finals

Cricket World cup 2011- Finals

Every Indian should be proud of this day which is none other than Apr-2 2011, As we the Indian Team have lifted the Cricket world cup 2011 after 28 years of International cricket. The day determined an excellent cricketing skills on that Peculiar day in which Indians deserved to win the Finals held on Wankhede stadum, Mumbai, India.

Myself along with my colleagues (Trendsetters-Our Cricket team name) planned to go for a small outing in order to enjoy watching the final match together. We fixed Pondicherry as a place for an outing on that day.We all gathered around 8.00 am in the morning outside our office building and all were ready to windup in the next few minutes in the van which we have booked in advance.

By 8.20, We started from our Office (Nandanam) to Pondy and on the way, We halted for our Breakfast, Wherein we had idly, Dosas, Puri etc and then taken a slight rest in the hotel after which we left the place.

Around 11.10, We have reached Pondy. As soon as we reached the destination. To start with, All decided to go to temple (Vinayakar temple), Then to Aurobindho Ashram and then to shopping....

Here, The humour takes place in temple which is regarding a temple elephant. As I was busy in taking the snaps in my mobile I failed to notice the real elephant which was just behind me damn close. In fact I thought it was just a statue like but on the movement of its trunk (Thumbikkai), I came to know it was a real huge elephant which was behind me and then moved to a certain distance from it and taken its snap too.

Then we moved to Aurobindho Ashram by walk from temple which is just a km distance at the max. I should say that the Ashram is damn silent and was maintained in a peaceful environment that too near a beach.

Then we went for shopping certain goods and drinks etc accordingly after which we reached over a resort at around 1.30 p.m. We had a delightful lunch in that resort. It was a hut like resort which is too calm in its environment wherein we had television too in it. We all were awaiting the beginning of dazzling finals.

At around 2.10, Match was about to start. Toss was on and due to the cunning sangakkara, It was put again and in which lankans were to bat first.

Don't forget to see the smiling face of Cricket Thala Dhoni though sanga cheats !!!

I was expecting India to bat first as we have a good batting line up due to which we could post a decent score and can fix a difficult target for them. But to my unexpectation, Sri Lankans decided to bat first.Tharanga and Dilshan were the openers to start with the bat and my favourite Zaheer to open with ball. We all were watching the match with more anticipation to lose wickets early for them. However first wicket (Tharanga) fell in 7^th over of Zaheer to the first slip who was nevertheless dashing opener Sehwag. Next coming to crease is cunning Sanga who played a decent knock of scoring 48 runs just 2 short to his half century. His cunningness proved in vain once he fell in hands of Dhoni off Yuvaraj ball and dashing Dilshan too fell in Wickets of Harbhajan when he tried to sweep and misses out for a clean bowled.

At the end of 17^th over, They managed to score 63 runs with the loss of 2 wickets and sanga is yet on the crease.

Next coming on to crease is a dangerous batsman a man in form during recent series who is none other than Jayawardene who played an excellent knock of 103 runs off just 88 deliveries.The duo then captain and Vice-captain could maintain a partnership of 60 runs. Though sanga got out, Jayawardene took responsibility on his shoulders to build more runs to his team with the help of other players like Samaraweera, Kulasekara and Perera to put forth a target of 275 for us. Samaraweera was coming on to a form at which he fell leg before off Yuvaraj. As Umpire failed to give out, Yuvi implored skipper Dhoni for a review in which he was successful.Then comes the Perera a tall all rounder who smashed 22 runs off just 9 balls in which he hit one huge six and three boundaries.

Note : Jayawardene though a centurion failed to hit one huge six from his knock of 103 not out.

Henceforth, Due to the excellent knock of Jayawardene, They were able to set a target of 275 runs for India which is bit tough to chase.

I looked very disappointed at this time as it would be a tough target to chase. But to the stands of Dashing Sehwag and Sachin, I expected, We could chase, But let's see in this blog what happens further. After the first half of the match, We had a snacks in the resort and take a short break as our players did.

Here comes the second innings which was to open with two classic players Sehwag with bat and Malinga with ball. I was expecting the first ball to be a boundary from Sehwag but my expectation gone in vain and to my unexpectation, He fell in the next ball of Malinga leg before the wicket. It was plumb out as we can see in Tv, But without consulting Sachin on the other end who may knew, Sehwag has asked for a Review and the review was not fair in the hands of Sehwag in which he has been declared out. Malinga jumped in joy when he dismissed dashing opener in his first over.At this stage, I lost 10 % of hope. However Gambhir placed a boundary off facing his first ball of Malinga which sehwag failed to do so in that match.Sachin too fell off Malinga in the 7^th over to Skipper Sanga and hereby we were lost two early wickets for just 31 runs.As Sachin got out, Our Superstar Rajini, Mrs. Ambani gave a standing applauds in respect to his cricketing career.,Malinga was in complete excitement at this stage.

So, I thought, Rest of the match were in the hands of Young talented players like Kohli, Raina who were about to play first world cup matches in their career.This would be the right chance for young talents to shine and prove their skills. After the loss of 2 Wickets, Kohli came to crease. He was just 22 years of age at that time when he was playing but he is consistent in his performance however. Both Delhi walas Gambhir and Kohli need to maintain good partnerships in order not to lose the game was the thought provoking in my mind at this point.

They were able to maintain partnership to some extent(Around 85 runs) till 22^nd over with a score of 114 runs when Kohli fell to Dilshan off a stunning catch by himself in the very next delivery after the splendid cut for a boundary in the same over. At this stage, I got bit disappointed as partnership between the duo breaks. I was expecting now it's the team spirit of unity in which all should play their significant role in winning this game. Next to crease was Yuvaraj. I thought he should play a vital role now to carry forward.

But Surprisingly It was Dhoni who came at No.5 ahead of Yuvaraj. Actually, Yuvaraj was a man in form for the whole series. So I got bit disappointed as Dhoni may waste balls at the initial stage. But he has vanished away my imagination in which he played a brilliant captain's knock on that day.Dhoni initially started his innings very slow on one hand and on the other, Gambhir keep on rotating strike and added runs to the team.Dhoni once he captured the Pitching tendency, started to rotate runs too.He scored 50 runs off 52 balls after which there was not even a smile on his cheeks. There was a smooth Partnership going on between the duo which was around 110 runs. Both were well settled on a track as they have studied the pitch.

At this point, Gambhir went for an unnecessary shot in which he was clean bowled by Perera. Gambhir was just 3 runs short of a century. However he played a valuable innings though failed to get century. Next to crease was Yuvaraj Singh. At this pont, It is difficult for a new player to score as he need to study pitch accordingly. Required runs at this stage was 52 runs from 9 overs which was not bit tough as Dhoni studied pitch very well and still Raina to come on crease. So, I hope we could make it. Yuvaraj too played a decent innings as his previous matches he played in world cup 2011 and was able to score 20 runs.

Here comes the momentum, From 2 overs, 5 runs required. Yuvaraj gives a strike to Dhoni for a single and so boundary required. I was expecting boundary as Dhoni is on strike, Always he is fond of getting boundaries as a winning shot and to my satisfaction, It was a huge six from Dhoni which crackled the entire Wankhede stadium and it is the Wonderful moment in the resort too as everyone of us celebrated the victory against Sri Lanka.

Questions to be raised : -

After winning the match, Dhoni exclaimed that If we had not won this game, Then he should reply to media that Why was Sreesanth picked up for Final game as the pitch is to the welfare of Spinners and not for pace. So why not Ashwin instead of Sreesanth. Also Why has he came ahead of Yuvaraj to crease,a man in form. I suppose since he (Dhoni) has good batting records against Sri Lanka, He would have come forward to take the burden on his shoulders and proved his excellency which paid him the reward. But now none can question him as he played a decent and splendid knock of Captain's innings of 91 runs not out in just 79 balls that too in huge World cup finals 2011 to chase a tough target of 275 runs in just 48.2 overs with 10 more balls to spare and 6 wickets in hand. It was a cherishing moment for whole nation as we are going to lift this huge momentum of World champions in International cricket after 28 years of Cricket history.....

Finally, Sachin comes out running with a lovely smile and others lifted up Dhoni for a splendid captain's knock. Gambhir who played a Icy cool knock under pressure is to be applauded too.with Kohli on the other end who maintained partnerships at the front end along Gambhir is to be specified without fail. Tears of joy came from few Indian players namely Sachin, Yuvaraj, Bhajji. Meanwhile Tendulkar is being carried on the shoulders of Virat Kohli. Suresh Raina, Yusuf Pathan and Harbhajan hold him from the side. The team takes the victory lap. Tendulkar holds the Indian flag aloft. He can't stop smiling. He checks with Kohli and Raina, who are carrying him, whether they are ok. More laughter. He stays on top. The lap continues. The flag waves. The crowd roar and cheers like us in the resort..............

WORLD CHAMPIONS - INDIA !!!

At last we made it... Dhoni & Team made it...YES OUR BOYS MADE IT...
After 1983,after lots of prayers, hopes, hardwork our team made it...
Congrats TEAM INDIA!!!

Captain Dhoni just ignored all the complaints and gossips around him and played well.

Our young boys made it for THE GOD OF CRICKET - SACHIN.
CHAK DE INDIA...
NO ONE CAN BEAT US...
PROUD TO BE AN INDIAN...

At last, Dhoni gets the cup, the team is with him in the podium and fireworks begin. The Indian team roar and roar. They pose for the pictures. As in Tv, Indian team won, In our Resort too party started which results in breakage of 4 bottles I guess as none could control our emotions at that precious moment. Our plan of watching cricket together in an outing with our team Trendsetters did not go in vain as we all celebrated a lot and lot............................

This was one of the most memorable day in my life which was filled with full of Enthusiasm and surprise.

Hope you guys like my update....

Comments are always welcome about the same........................................

Regards,

DINA

Gopi Engagement

It was on July 14, 2010 that we have planned to attend our Colleague Gopi's Engagement which took place at Arakkonam. There is no preplan to attend this function as no one aware of who else will be attending. On the previous day ie on 13th July, Myself, Barath and Karthik TL (Val) and Jana (Support) decided to attend the function by train. The others who were expected to attend the function by Car were Arvind, Thanga,Bapu,Rajesh and Jaikanth. So in total, 11 members decided to attend the engagement function. But to an awe of surprise, We met other two of our colleagues namely Saravanan and Jagadish there.


The Engagement function is expected to start from 12.00 PM to 13.30 PM on 14th July 2010. So we quadra team decided to catch train at 10 AM on that peculiar day as the journey may take nearly 2 hours to reach the destination. As the train starts from central railway station at 10 AM, Barath, Karthik and Jana caught the train sharply and get into the middle of the train as i requested so that i could have a seat when i catch the same train in my place (Annanur) which is almost 36 min from central. As i expected, I caught the train at Avadi around 10.45 AM and joined the trio. Though there is a crowd in train, We all managed to have a seat comfortably unless we reach the destination.

We reached Arakkonam at around 12 PM sharp. As i am very well aware of that mandapam where the engagement function is being held. It was quite easy for us to go to the place. However we took auto to reach the mandapam. By 12.05 PM, We could reach the mandapam. As soon as we reached had grape juice and was given a warm welcome by one of gopi's relative. We then met Gopi and convey our wishes before the function started. We then chatted among folks in the mandapam while new bride groom is busy as usual in getting ready for his engagement.

In the meantime, We were waiting for the guys who planned to reach the destination by car. The Engagement function begins at 12.10 PM in which bridegroom is engrossed with a white silky shirt and black pant while bride in blue dress. As the function is proceeding, the elders from both the families announced the date of their marriage which is on the month of November.

After the announcement in the function, the guys who were expected to reach the mandapam by car were arrived there around 13.05 PM. then we all met and had a chat for a while. Soon we had a lunch as few of us in a hurry to get back to office. While having lunch, We met other colleagues namely Saravanan and jagadish there around 1.45.

After our lunch, As few of us need to get back to office, We paved the sigh of bye to the couples. But in the meantime, We then decided to have a group photo with the couples and taken the photos. We planned to catch the train at 1.55 PM but it was too late for us to catch so decided to go by next train which is at 14.50 PM in Arakkonam.


We then called Gopi out for a while and with his engagement dress, We as a group again taken some photos and he arranged car for three of us from mandapam to station which dropped us at Arakkonam railway station at around 14.20 PM. The other guys too left in the car at the same time we left. But there is no idea about Saravanan and Jagadish whom we met just before few min. However we reached Station.

The train to Central is expected to reach Arakkonam by 14.50 is running late by 10 minutes. To a surprise, Saravanan and jagadish were on the way to station to join us while we return. As announced, Train reached at 15.00 PM and in five minutes it started so we were expected to reach central railway station by 17.00 PM. We all got a seat comfortably during our return too. On the way, Saravanan and Jagadish got down at Basin Bridge railway station while we trio Me, Barry and Karthik TL got down at central at sharp 16.55 PM as Jana left for Tiruttani he didnt join us while we return.

As me, Barry and Karthik Val TL were in a hurry to reach office as we are in second shift on that peculiar day. Though we had 2 hours permission, However we need to avail half day CL as we were able to reach the office only by 18 PM. But the guys who left by car were able to reach chennai bit early compared to us. They reached at around 17.15 PM. Then the evening went as usual in office. I reached home at around 23.15 after my office shift gets over. The trip was cool and enjoyable as our previous one to Vizag but very short half day trip this time. Many more trips to go...........

2012 Movie Review

Film: 2012 (Sci-fi Adventure)

Cast: John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Danny Glover, Chiwetel Ejiofor
Direction: Roland Emmerich
Duration: 2 hours 38 minutes

Synopsis : -

Never before has a date in history been so significant to so many cultures, so many religions, scientists, and governments. "2012" is an epic adventure about global cataclysm that brings an end to the world and tells of the heroic struggle of the survivors.


Story : -

Our Planet Earth has been facing a de-stabilising crust due to sun's extra heat which leads to doomsday in 2012 as predicted by Mayan Calendar. The story outline is about how John cusack as a father saving his family and whether President Danny Glover saving his country and Chiwetel Ejiofor as a scientist able to save our Earth.

Movie Review : -

End of the world movies have been more encouraging. This time director Roland Emmerich churns the oceans, Cracks up the earth and sends down the fireballs oozing out from Volcano eruption. Every one is on the run as everyone knew that Earth has an expiry date (Dec 2012). In short, the entire gamut of emotions must be run through, even if it takes a prolonged two and half hours to depict the might of man against the fury of nature.



Yes 2012 is too long where all the World's drama unfolds inside a submarine through which most of the billionaires survives. Those billionaires could afford to buy themselves a one billion euro berth in the secret submarine ship. Many VIP's like President's daughter, young scientist and other ordinary guys are gatecrashers and stowaways (John Cusack and his estranged family). Special effects of the film are the main highlights of the movie however director of the movie handles the characters bondings quite well such that there's Cusack trying to rebond with his separated wife, Scientist's torn with grief as he could not take his dad to the secret ship, U.S President avoiding to travel in the secret ship and accompanies his country men to suffer from the natural disaster and finally with the conversation of radio jockey who wants to bring the news about the doomsday to the whole world. All these characters try to hold your attention as they battle apocalyptical blues.

The special effects of the movie is the best feature which holds viewers attention. We get a fascinating thrill to see those larger-than-life waves, Fissures, Tsunamis and Volcanic eruptions wiping off all the famous monuments of the world, if we watch the movie in theatres. The White house is washed away by Tsunami, Eiffel tower knocked down by flight, Sistine chappel cracking up, Los Angeles splitting and california falls into the sea. The survivors were those who travelled in a small plane that flies through falling landscape and a specially crafted ship, A symbol of invincible human spirit. Director was sure about the success of this just disaster flick as he creates a bigger bang when the world ends and it's where he succeeds. Despite being low on the emotional quotient, with characters that can be easily forgotten, 2012 remains a larger-than-life entertainer due to its visual splendour.



For Indians, there is a special tribute the filmmaker pays to India. Indian Astrophysicist working somewhere in East India who cautions the world about the impending doom. The unfortunate fact is that though it's Indian scientist who predicted the doomsday, He could not save himself from the natural disaster through Tsunami. However survivor remembers the Indian for saving their life.

Performances : -

All the characters involved in the movie did their best to suit the respective roles and did justice to the movie. However an American scientist and Hero John Cusack saving his family and an American President sacrificing his own life along with his countrymen.



Story : -

The story being scripted by Producer-Director Roland Emmerich picturised the demands of disaster in the movie. The story-line focussing on the survival and unfold effects mainly due to special effects. Great camera work done for the movie by Dean semler. The end of the world sequences are absolutely magnificent as are the daring little vignettes of human valour.

Special Effects : -



Mike Vezina is the special effects supervisor who should be really applaused for th splendid effort depicted in the movie. Spelendid work in showing Los Angeles cracking into the grand canyon which we could never see ever.

Thanks to the entire team production for the movie 2012 to cast a disaster of the world in such a mass budget of the year.

Tribute to our Indian Cricket Team

Introduction : -

Our Indian cricket team is the national cricket team of India which is a full member of International cricket council with test and one day international status. Initially cricket was introduced in the 18th century. However Our Indian cricket team didn't play the match till 1932. In their first 50 years of international cricket, India proved to be weaker among the other international cricket teams. Nearing the end of 1970's, however team gained strength with the emergence of players like Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Mohammed Azharuddin. Indian team has improved its form since the start of 21st century. It won the Cricket world cup in the year 1983 and was runner up in the year 2003. It also won the inaugural Twenty20 world cup in the year 2007.



History Of Indian Cricket : -

A list of things that team India did in the 1930's-

1. India's debut test in 1932.
2. MCC's tour - 1933-1934
3. India in England- 1936

A list of things that team India did in the 1940's-

1. India first tour Australia- 1947-1948.
2. West Indies first tour India- 1948-1949

A list of things that team India did in the 1950's-

1. India's first victory- 1951-1952.
2. India's first rubber- 1952-1953.
3. The record partnership of Vinoo Mankad and Pankaj Roy-1955

A list of things that team India did in the 1960's-

1. India's triumph against England -1961-1962.
2. Caribbean disaster-1964.
3. Riots in Calcutta-1967.
4. Victory overseas-1968

A list of things that team India did in the 1970's-

1. India's tour of West Indies-1970-1971.
2. Arrival of Gavaskar-1971.
3. India topple England-1971.
4. World Cup-1975.
5. Record run chase.
6. Kapil makes his debut-1978.
7. Cricket Worldcup-1979.
8. Nearly there-1979

During this period, Sunil Gavaskar and Viswanathan made entry to the indian cricket. The advent of One-Day International cricket in 1971 created a new dimension in the cricket world. However, India was not considerably strong in ODIs at this point and batsmen such as the captain Gavaskar were known for their defence-based approaches to batting. India began as a weak team in ODIs and did not manage to qualify for the second round in the first two editions of the Cricket world cup.

A list of things that team India did in the 1980's-

1. India triumph against Australia-1981.
2. India topple West Indies in Berbice-1983.
3. World Cup Victory-1983.
4. Benson and Hedges Cup-1985.
5. India beat Pakistan-1985.
6. World Cup in India-1987.
7. Gavaskar retires-1987.
8. Sachin's debut-1989

The 1980's proved to be a decade where indian team make its presence compared to other nations. The incredible win in the World cup of 1983 against the almighty West Indies. India’s victory in the Benson and Hedges World Championship of Cricket in Australia and the World Cup being hosted on subcontinent soil were high points that left its mark on Indian cricket. During the 1980s, India developed a more attack minded batting line-up with stroke makers such as the wristy Mohammed Azharuddin, Dilip Vengsarkar and all-rounder Ravi Shastri prominent during this time. India won the Cricket World Cup in 1983, defeating the then favourites West Indies in the final, owing to a strong bowling performance.

A list of things that team India did in the 1990's-

1. South Africa's re-entry-1991.
2. World Cup-1992.
3. Hero cup-1993.
4. Kapil's World record-1994.
5. Ganguly and Dravid make their debut-1996.
6. Dalmiya as ICC chairman-1997.
7. Tendulkar at Sharjah-1998.
8. Kumble's perfect 10-1999.
9. World Cup-1999

The 1990's was an era where the growth of Indian cricket team gradually increased to a strong team since during the era, there is a emergence of many new players in a team such as Dada Ganguly, Rahul Dravid etc. India's fastest bowler Amar singh also made his debut. After the 1996 world cup, the team underwent a year of change as Dravid, Saurav became the captain of team. Tendulkar replaced Azharuddin as captain and became an unsuccessful captain. So Ganguly got appointed as a new captain. With the captaincy burden removed, Tendulkar was the world's leading run-scorer in both Tests and ODIs, as India enjoyed a home Test series win over Australia, the best ranked team in the world. Also in the year 1999, Kumble took 10 Wickets and made a world record. The team was further damaged in 2000 when former captain Azharuddin and fellow batsman Ajay Jadeja were implicated in a match-fixing scandal and given life bans. By 2000, John wright was appointed as a first ever foreign coach. India maintained their unbeaten home record against Australia in Test series after defeating them in 2001.

A list of things that team India has done from 2000 till date.

1. Match fixing scandal.
2. India vs. Australia-2001.
3. The Natwest Series-2002.
4. World Cup-2003.
5. The series downunder-2003.
6. India's tour of Pakistan-2003-2004.
7. The Ganguly saga-2004-2005.
8. Raw potential- Irfan Pathan.
9. Wicketkeeper woes end-Dhoni arrives.
10. Dravid-Chappell hold reign.
11. A record of 17 successful run chases-2006.
12. End of a draught-India beat Indies-2006.
13. Dalmiya's morbid affair.
14. India first Test win in S.Africa-2006.
15. India win first ever T20 world cup-2007.

The start to the new millennium was not very auspicious for the Indian cricket team. They were engulfed in a series of match fixing scandals. However, as the years wore on, Indian cricket witnessed many enthralling victories and left the world bewildered. After winning the 1983 world cup, India reached to the finals in 2003 world cup under the captaincy of Dada Saurav Ganguly where we lose the match with Australia. The 2003-2004 season also saw India play out a Test series in Australia where they drew 1-1 with world champions, and then win a Test and ODI series in Pakistan.

By 2004, Greg Chappell took over from John wright as a new coach. The tension resulted in a fallout between Chappell and Ganguly resulted in making Rahul Dravid the Captain of team during which there is an emergence of Eminent players such as M.S.Dhoni, Yuvraj, S.Raina and Irfan Pathan etc.. The beginning of 2007 had seen a revival in the Indian team's ODI fortunes before the 2007 Cricket World Cup. Series victories against the West Indies and Sri Lanka, marked by the comeback of Ganguly, and strong form by Tendulkar, and the emergence of young attacking players like Robin Uthappa saw many pundits to tip India as a real chance to do well at the 2007 world cup. However in recent years, Indian pace bowling has improved, with the emerging talents of Zaheer Khan, Irfan Pathan, Rudra Pratap Singh, Munaf Patel and Ishant Sharma many more playing in the national team.



In December 2006, it played and won its first ever Twenty20 international in South Africa, becoming the most recent Test team to play Twenty20 cricket. After winning the Test series against England in August 2007, Rahul Dravid stepped down as the captain of the team following which Mahendra Singh Dhoni was made the captain of the Twenty20 and ODI team. In September 2007, it won the first ever Twenty20 World Cup held in South Africa, beating Pakistan by 5 runs in a thrilling final. Till date, Team's performance under the captaincy of M.S.Dhoni is remarkable. His encouragement towards the players were highly appreciable which made him the splendid captain for the team till date. A real tribute to the Indian cricket team in bringing the team to number one position in Test Cricket and second in One day Internationals. Hats off to Dhoni and his men for their excellent performance.





Statistics Of Indian Cricket team : -

More details regarding the statistics of our Indian Cricket Team, Kindly refer the following link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India_national_cricket_team



Coaching Staff : -

• Head Coach: Gary Kirsten
• Mental Conditioning Coach: Paddy Upton
• Fitness Trainer: Ramji Srinivasan
• Physiotherapist: Nitin Patel
• Masseur: Ramesh Mane
• Performance Analyst: C.K.M. Dhananjai

The Man of Mass

Name:	Y S Rajasekhara Reddy
Birth Date:	08 July 1949
Birthplace:	Pulivendula, Andhra Pradesh
Occupation:	Chief Minister
Born In:	Andhra Pradesh

Dr.Yeduguri Sandinti Rajasekara Reddy, popularly known as Y.S.R is the late present chief minister of state Andhra Pradesh. Dr.Y.S.Rajasekara Reddy hails from Pulivendula, a small town from cuddapah district of the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh. His father was also a dynamic political personality, thus public service was engrained in their family. Inherent leadership qualities of Y.S.R is seen even in his student days when he was elected the president of the student union and the leader of House Surgeon's Association in S.V.Medical College, Tirupati. Dr.Reddy belongs to the Indian National Congress party and was elected to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative assembly from Pulivendula. He has been C.M of Andhra Pradesh since May.14, 2004 and also served as a leader of opposition party during the tenure at which Chandrababu Naidu was the Chief Minister.

Y.S.R is a medical science graduate from the M.R.College of Gulbargaa. He did his house-surgency in sri Venkateshwara Medical College, Tirupathi. After his completion of MBBS Degree, he served as a medical officer. In 1973, he established a 70-bed charitable hospital at pulivendula in the name of his father. A Doctor by profession, he made his debut in politics as a youth congress leader. Y.S.R had an active political career over a quarter of a century. He was elected to the Lok Sabha from the cuddapah constituency 4 times. Reddy belongs to a protestant evangelical organization. As he belongs to Indian National Congress, whose chief is Sonia Gandhi, hindu organisations believe that he is trying to destroy the Hindu religion and other holy places in A.P. He was president of Andhra pradesh congress committee twice.

In 2003, he undertook a 3 month long paadayatra across several districts in Andhra Pradesh. He has strived hard for the enhancement of Bio-Technology and Information Technology in the state. As a man of the mass, he worked for rural upliftment. He took part in mass struggles regarding downtrodden issues in the state. Surprise visits to the villages for personal inspection of the conditions could be even attributed as a pass time of Y.S.R. His death had also occurred in one such visit. His major campaign slogan for the 2009 election was development and credibility. In the elections, Reddy's party secured the required majority in the assembly and also won 33 seats in parliament. Reddy was sworn in as chief minister for the term 2009- 2014 on May 20, 2009.

On Sep.2nd, 2009, A helicopter carrying Y.S.R went missing in Nallamala forest area. On the morning of 03rd Sep 2009, Media agencies reported that the helicopter had been found on the top of Rudrakonda hill, 40 Nautical miles from Kurnool. After the mishap taken place, 5 persons including Y.S.R were declared dead. The ceremony was held in Hyderabad's Lal Bahadur shastri stadium and attended by a crowd of around 20, 000 People. However, the state is going to miss the real man of mass.

Biography of legendary pop king

Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009), Popularly called as king of pop was one of the most commercially successful entertainers as well as an american musician. For four decades, his contributions towards music and dance paid him reward a prominent figure. He was born as seventh children to his parents on Aug.29, 1958 in Gary, Indiana. His mother, Katherine Esther Scruse, was a devout Jehovah's Witness, and his father, Joseph Walter "Joe" Jackson, a steel mill worker who performed with an R&B band called The Falcons. He showed talent early in his life by performing in front of class-mates during christmas.

He started a solo career in 1971 though he made his debut in 1964 as a member of Jackson 5. His 1982 album Thriller remains the best selling album of all time with four others, Off the wall (1979), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991) and History (1995). He cultivated several dance moves such as robot and moonwalk. "Beat It" and "Thriller" making him the first African Americancrossover following on MTV, and has influenced scores of music artists.

He was twice inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame, His other achievements feature multiple Guinness world records, 13 Grammy awards, 17 Number one singles and estimated sales around 750 million worldwide. He started his own Heal the world foundation in order to show his passion towards charity and raised several dollars to the needy. His changing appearance was noticed from the late 1970's and early 1980's, with changes to the shape of his nose and the color of his skin drawing media publicity. On Jan 27, 1984, He filmed a pepsi cola commercial in Los Angeles. On May 14, 1984, Jackson was invited to the White House to receive an award from President Ronald Reagan for his support of charities that helped people overcome alcohol and drug abuse. Jackson won eight awards during the Grammys that year.


In the mid 1980's, His skin color grew paler and those change gained widespread media coverage. In 1986, He was diagnosed with vitiligo and lupus which partially lightened his skin. The structure of his face also changed undergoing several nasal surgeries, thinned lips and cheekbone surgery. Due to a change in his diet and desire for a dancers body, he used to lose his weight. In May 1994, He married Singer-Songwriter Lisa Mary Presley. Jackson proposed to Presley over the telephone towards the fall of 1993 and thereby married in 1994. They got divorced in less than 2 years remaining friendly.

During the Australian leg of the History world tour, He married dermatology nurse Deborah Jeanne Rowe on Nov 14 1996. She gave birth to 2 children, a son and a daughter. Throughout June 1999, He was involved in a number of charitable events. In October 2001, Jackson realeased Invincible which was his first album in 6 years and also turned out to be the last album of new material realeased when he was alive. He was accused in 1993 of child sexual abuse although no charges were brought.

He married twice first in 1994 and again in 1996 and brought up 3 children one born to a surrogate mother.


In 2005, he was tried and acquitted of child molestation allegations. In 2009, He was planned to tour This is It concert, but unfortunately couldn't get through since he was suffering from cardiac arrest and thereby died at the age of 50. He reportedly had been administered drugs such as propofol and lorazepam and his death was ruled a homicide by the Los Angeles county corner. His memorial service was broadcast all over the world, attracting a global audience of upto 1 billion. The death of this legendary man puts an end to a drastic moves and shakes in pop industry. None can replace such a pop king. A warm salute to his passion towards dance.