SA beat INDIA by 135 Runs in the first ODI

In an one sided 1st one day, South Africa handed India a 135-run thrashing in the opening One-Day International in Durban, dominating proceedings throughout at Kingsmead. South Africa takes the 1-0 lead in the 5 match series on Wednesday, 12th January, 2011 at Durban. SAF made 289/9 in 50 overs and IND all out on 154runs in 35.4 overs.

South Africa won the toss lost 2 wickets early but Amla quick 50 runs of just 36 balls and partnership between AB de Viiliers and JP Duminy put 131 runs in 22 overs made 76 and 73 runs respectively Guided them to set a tough total of 289. India chasing 289 lost openers Murali Vijay (1) and Sachin Tendulkar (7) cheaply, Virat Kohli resisted with 54 in 70 balls but South Africa kept in complete control as wickets tumbled at the other end. Morkel (2-12), Steyn (2-29) and Tsotsobe (4-31) bowled out visitors cheaply for 154 runs

AB deVilliers got Man of the Match for his 69 balls 76 runs with 7 fours and a six.

Match Summary:

South Africa - 289/9 in 50 overs (Amla 50, ABD 76, Duminy 73, Rohit 2-30)

India - 154 all out in 35.4 overs (Kohli 54, Tsotsobe 4-31, Morkel 2-12)

Toss - South Africa, who chose to bat first.

Man of the Match - AB de Villiers (South Africa)

Result - South Africa won by 135 runs

Series - South Africa led the 5 match series by 1-0

Shweta Tiwari wins Big Boss 4

The ‘Bigg Boss 4 Grand finale was held on Saturday the 8th of January in Lonavla and as everyone is well aware by now, it was Khali the great and Shweta Tiwari who were the top two contestants out of the four finalists.

After rife speculations that it would be Ashmit Patel or Shweta Tiwari who would be given the title of the ultimate winner of the reality show, it was the lady in pink Shweta Tiwari who stole the show and the much deserved trophy.

Amongst all the evicted contestants there were almost all present at the finale, except for Begum Nawazish Ali. However the evening had some very scintillating performances from the evicted inmates like Hrishant Goswami, Veena Malik, Manoj Tiwari, and Aanchal Kumar. Despite this being Aanchal Kumar’s first ever stage performance she did a great job.

                      As the evening progressed, it was Dolly Bindra who was first called out of the house. Then it was Ashmit Patel and then finally Khali the great and Shweta Tiwari were made asked to leave the house with Salman Khan the host, who had personally gone to congratulate the top two finalists.

After Shweta Tiwari was declared the winner, she was handed over the trophy and the briefcase with the prize money of Rs.1 crore. Shweta,who looked lovely in her pink designer sari said it was all because of her mother’s blessings that she had won the title.

Shweta, a single mother, stated that the money would be used to make her daughter Palak’s life safe and secured.

No One Killed Jessica, Rani Mukerji and Vidya Balan

Starring  Rani Mukerji as a firebrand journalist Meera Gaity and Vidya Balan as Sabrina Lall  narrates the cold blooded murder of Jessica Lall and Sabrina’s trials and tribulations on the road to justice. Apparently, ‘No One Killed Jessica’ is a no-nonsense hard-hitting film that lays bare the bitter truth about our society.

Director Rajkumar Gupta makes sure that ‘No One Killed Jessica’ comes across as a gutsy film, which does not end up as a tardy documentary. The film does not once appear preachy or ideological in nature as it shows two women’s fight for justice. Kudos to Vidya and Rani for their power-packed performance. With ‘No One Killed Jessica’,  truly raise the bar as seasoned actresses. Watch Rani spewing venom against the dilapidated system and Vidya’s complex Sabrina act. Even newcomer Myra’s portrayal as Jessica is quite convincing. Last but not the least, catch all the adrenaline rushing moments of ‘No One Killed Jessica’ in Amit Trivedi’s rocking melodies

Salman Khan getting the Best Actor: Screen awards

Year 2010`s mega blockbuster `Dabanng` bagged a total of six awards with superstar Salman Khan getting the Best Actor Award for his fitting portrayal of a fearless rustic cop. Best playback singer (Female) went to Mamta Sharma for chart buster `Munni Badnaam Hui`. The song also got Farah Khan the trophy for the Best Choreography.

Vidya Balan won the Best Actress Award for her feisty role as a widow in `Ishiqiya`.

Newcomers Sonakshi Sinha and Ranveer Singh bagged the most promising female and male award for `Dabanng` and `Band Baja Baraat` respectively. The Promising Newcomer Director Award went to Manish Sharma for his film on two wedding planners.

Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif were adjudged as Best Actor and Actress in the popular choice category for their performances in `My Name is Khan` and `Raajneeti` respectively.

IND - SA 3rd test drawn, Series level with IND retain Rank No. 1

 

Match Summary (Jan 2 - Jan 6)

day 1 – S A 1st innings 232/4 (Kallis 81*, Prince 28*, 74 ov)

day 2 –IND 1st innings 142/2(Gambhir 65*,  Tendulkar 49* ) 

day 3 – S A 2nd innings 52/2 (Petersen 22*, Amla 0*, 16 ov)

day 4 – S A 2nd innings 341

day 5 - IND 2nd innings 166/3 (82 ov) – end of match

The third test match between India Vs South Africa resulted into a draw on fifth and final day of the third and last test being played at Newlands, Cape Town. The three-match test series between World No.1 and World No.2 ended at 1-1.

While chasing 340 for victory, India was 166 for three in 82 overs before the two teams agreed for a draw. VVS Laxman was unbeaten on 34 runs along with Sachin Tendulkar (14). India managed to bat out the final day for the loss of just three wickets.
Earlier in the day, injured Gambhir score 64 from 184 balls, inclusive of nine fours, before he was caught down the leg side off Steyn. Gambhir and Dravid (31) together added 79 runs in 221 balls for the second wicket partnership.
Morne Morkel with his superb spell claimed the wicket of Virender Sehwag (11), early in the day. On day 4, Jacques Kallis hit his second century of the match and Harbhajan Singh claimed seven wickets as South Africa were dismissed for 341 in their second innings.

India Vs South Africa
Now, India and South Africa will face each other in One Day Cricket Matches starting from January 12 at Durban!!

The Music Maestro A R Rahman truns 45 today

Today is a very special day for music lovers. It is the birthday of A.R. Rahman, one of the most talented and prolific music composers of Indian cinema. It is a film that's already got AR Rahman a Golden Globe nomination, and with the same team of Slumdog coming together, expectations are high. As Danny Boyle's 127 Hours releases in the UK, AR Rahman is all excited.

A R Rahman, who turned 45 today, is looking forward to repeat his 2009 feat -- winning a Golden Globe and an Oscar back to back.

Wish A R Rahman A Very Happy Birthday and A Happy New Year.

Deepika Padukone truns 25

Deepika Padukone born 5 January 1986.
2010 was an eventful year for Deepika with as many as five releases: Karthik Calling Karthik, Housefull, Lafangey Parindey, Break Ke Baad and Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey.
Sadly, only one of the five did good business at theatres, but Deepika says she had something to learn from every film.
Actress Deepika Padukone is the face of several brands and is endorsing various national and international products. With her sweet smile and innocent Indian looks, she has already become a hot favorite among all the masses.

Cute

Prior to her coming in Bollywood, Deepika Padukone was a famous name in the world of modeling. The passion for acting made her join Anupam Kher’s acting school, from where she learnt the basics of acting.
Existence in Bollywood these days is quite tough; you have to master each and every aspect of entertainment. Being an actor means you need to be the Jack of all trades.
Whether it is tragedy, drama, comedy or dance, you need to excel on all. Knowing this fact, Deepika even mastered her dancing skills under Shiamak Davar.

Before stepping into Bollywood, she made her appearance in the Kannada film Aishwarya in 2006.

51st Ton for Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar scored a magnificent century, his 51st, as India amassed 364 in their first innings, a lead of just two runs, on Day 3 of the third Test against South Africa in CapeTown on Tuesday.

The ace batsman,  who scored seven Test centuries in 2010, brought up his hundred after lunch by top-edging a hook off Morne Morkel for six. Tendulkar He was dismissed for 146, inclusive of  17 fours and two sixes in his 314-ball knock.

By the close, South Africa had reached 52 for two in their second innings to take a lead of 50 into the last two days. With the series between the world's two leading Test nations locked at one-all, it may take something special from one of the two sides to force a result.

Best New Year Wishes

India defeated South Africa by 87 runs

India end the year 2010 with the good note by defeating South Africa in the second test match in an on going three-match Test series. The Test was marked with two stellar performances, one by Zaheer Khan and the other, by VVS Laxman 96 in the second innings. Zaheer took a total of six wickets in the match and was supported by Harbhajan (6 wkts) and Sreesanth (4wkts) in the two innings that changed the scenario of the series going into the decider at Cape Town.

Man of the match : VVS Laxman