Claim seven wickets among them as MCA thump Cadence Cricket Academy by 9 wickets
Holders, Maharashtra Cricket Association’s under-13 outfit thumped Cadence Cricket Academy by nine wickets in the first semi-final of the Cadence under-13 Cricket championship, at the latter’s ground in Mundhwa, here on Thursday.
In what could be termed as a repeat of last year’s semi-finals, wherein Cadence Cricket Academy did give some fight to the same opponents. This year the Cadence turned out to be a mere pedestrians as their innings was folded for a mere 90 runs and the state under-13 outfits cantered past the target in 16.2 overs to make it to the final of this 7th edition of the championship for the second year in succession.
Kolhapur students write papers barefoot following the divisional board's diktat
The Kolhapur division of the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education has banned shoes, chappals and socks inside the examination centres from this year.
Chairperson of the division Ujjwaladevi Patil said that the step has been taken to prevent students from using their footwear to hide copying material. "Last year, the division had banned footwear at a few examination centres. We were able to curb copying to a large extent and hence decided to implement the ban at all centres," she said.
Bollywood famous actor, director and producer Feroz Khan was hospitalized in a critical condition.
Feroz, who is in his late 60s, was admitted to the intensive care unit of the Breach Candy hospital in Mumbai.
Confirming the news, a worker from the Oncology department of the hospital said, “Yes, Mr Feroz Khan was brought to the hospital in a critical condition. He is admitted in the ICU, occupying bed number 3."
The actor who has been ailing for some time is under the supervision of oncologist, Dr Suresh Advani.
Mumbai, Feb 26 : Resul Pookutty, who won the Oscar for best sound mixing, returned to his home to a hero's welcome in Mumbai along with his wife and Slumdog actor Irrfan Khan.
Pookutty, who hails from Kerala's Kollam district, shared the Sound Mixing Oscar with Ian Tapp and Richard Pryke for his work in the Danny Boyle film "Slumdog Millionaire".
Hundreds of fans and friends gave a rousing welcome to them outside the Chatrapati Shivaji Airport.
There were banners, placards and posters all over and slogans of 'Jai Ho' of the song that fetched three Oscars reverberated at the airport.
Finally the time has come to drive Tata Motors much awaited and the world's cheapest family car ‘Nano’.
Today, the company announced that it will roll out ‘Nano’ on March 23 in the Mumbai market.
The launch would happen at a function to be held in Mumbai.
The company also said that the bookings for the car will start from April 2009.
In a major declaration, the company said, “The cars will be on display at Tata Motors dealerships from the first week of April 2009. Bookings will commence from the second week of April 2009.”
Mahyco expects to get the nod soon to commercially market Bt brinjal
Manufacturer of genetically modified seeds, Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Company Ltd (Mahyco) is expecting to receive approval for commercially marketing Bt brinjal seeds soon. Before the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) formally approves Bt brinjal in india, Mahyco launched an awareness programme in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.
Bollywood famous actor, director and producer Feroz Khan was hospitalized in a critical condition.
Mumbai, Feb 26 : Resul Pookutty, who won the Oscar for best sound mixing, returned to his home to a hero's welcome in Mumbai along with his wife and Slumdog actor Irrfan Khan.
Finally the time has come to drive Tata Motors much awaited and the world's cheapest family car ‘Nano’.
