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Born on 24 April 1973- Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar was named after the renowned favourite music director Sachin Dev Burman. Sachin was encouraged to play cricket by his elder brother, Ajit Tendulkar. Sachin showed signs of greatness early on in life. While at school, he teamed up with Vinod Kambli for an unbroken 664-run partnership in a Harris Shield game in 1988. His international career took off in 1989 when he played his first international match against Pakistan in Karachi in 1989. He went on to become the leading run-scorer in the 1996 Cricket World Cup. This little master has the hopes of an entire country resting on his shoulders everytime he goes in to the field. Sachin holds a plethora of records to his name. He has scored the highest number of Test centuries as well as ODI(One-day International)centuries, the highest number of runs in ODI's, played the most number of ODIs (380), has won the highest number of Man of the Match awards, besides being the first cricketer and fa

Did you know a Red Crab is eagerly waiting to receive you at Talasari Beach in Odhisa? A charming land of beauty and heritage Odhisa is bursting with art and culture. With every region donning a different hue, there is a lot to explore in this city - a hub of Art and Culture. Odhisa has many diverse offerings in store, right from the elegant Odissi dance to the delectable Oriya cuisine. Let's explore: Depicting the enchanting love stories of Radha and Krishna, the Odissi dance may be a difficult style to execute, but the grace with which it is performed is awe-inspiring. Typically containing a poem or two of eight couplets from Jayadeva's Gita Govindam, this dance is  incredibly lyrical. A companion of Odissi dance, Odissi music is classified under the Udramagadhi form of Indian music. Rising from a rich legacy, Odissi songs date back to 2nd century BC, long before Oriya language was even developed. With a distinctive style of rendition, the tempo of Odiss

A while ago, my dad met a stranger who was new to our small town. From the beginning, dad was fascinated with his enchanting newcomer.  The stranger was quickly accepted and was around from then on. As I grew up, I never questioned his place in my family. In my young mind, he had a special niche. My parents were complementary instructions. Mom taught me good from evil, and dad taught me to obey. But the stranger... he was our storyteller. He would keep us spellbound for hours on end with adventures, mysteries and comedies. If I wanted to know anything about politics, history or science, he always knew the answers about the past, understood the present and even seemed able to predict the future! He took my family to the first major league ball game. He made me laugh, and he made me cry. The stranger never stopped talking, but Dad didn't seem to mind. Sometimes, Mom would get up quietly while the rest of us were shishing each other to listen to what he had to say, and she would go

Enforced on 12th October 2005, the Right to Information Act The Right to Information Act has been a marvel in a country that boasted unbreachable barriers between the ruler and the ruled. The key objective of the law is to empower the citizens, promote transparency and accountability in the working of the Government in order to prevent corruption and strengthen our country's democracy. It applies to all the establishments as defined under Article 12 of the Indian Constitution - the Central and State Governments, all local and public authorities that have power to make rules, regulations, notifications and statutory orders and power to enforce them (including public sector, government funded organisations/ institutions, schools, hospitals, etc.) How RTI is Helpful? It teaches the citizens of th country about the basic national values - democracy, socialism and secularism and to augment their faith in them through  personal contact. It helps to build rapport with t

And here come the most amazing experiences in South Asia that promise to make the year an outstanding one for every traveller. Reside in a Luxury Tent Is it a tent? Is it a structure? Welcome to Rasa Jaipur - the Devi group's latest offering of 40 canvas cube-style tents that cater to the modern camper. Futuristic in its appeal yet rooted in traditional sensibilities, each square block is airy and light-filled, thanks to the immense bay window and natural-hued interiors of beige, brown and red. Simplistic luxury is the oder of the day in these 500-sqaure-foot tents, complete with private patios and outdoor gardens. Dine at Indian restaurant Toran with the dramatic twisted arched ceiling or chill by the black pool. Did we forget to mention that Rasa is located adjacent to Amber Fort's rambling walls? Partake In A Festival India is a land of myriad celebrations, but it's about finding the unique ones that give a peek into the culture of a place. This year, h