Nokia unveils first Lumia phablets, tablet

                                     

Finnish manufacturer Nokia today entered two new segments, unveiling its first tablet and phablets. The new products, showcased at an event in Abu Dhabi, will help the company make its presence felt in the two booming markets.

Nokia Lumia 2520 is a Windows RT-based tablet with a 10-inch 1080p HD display with Gorilla Glass 2 protection. It has a 6.7MP rear camera with Zeiss lens and 2MP front unit. It runs on the 2.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor and has 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage; it also supports microSD cards up to 32GB.

Other key features of the device include 4G LTE connectivity, 8,000mAh battery and free SkyDrive storage. It comes preloaded with free apps like Nokia's Storyteller and Video Director as well Microsoft Office. The tablet will come in red, white, cyan and black colours. Similar to Microsoft Surface, Lumia 2520 pairs with a Nokia Power Keyboard. The keyboard with a touchpad also contains an extra battery for up to five hours extra use, plus two USB ports.

The Windows RT 8.1 device priced at $499 will ship later this year. The tablet will first launch in the US, UK, and Finland, followed by other countries shortly after.

Nokia Lumia 1520 and Lumia 1320 are its first phablets, with screens measuring 6-inch. Both devices run on Microsoft Windows Phone 8 operating system with the recently unveiled GDR3 update. Lumia 1520 has been priced at $749, while Lumia 1320 will cost $339, excluding taxes.

The new Lumia 1520 has a Full HD (1920x1080p resolution) display and is powered by a 2.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 chipset. It sports a 20MP PureView camera with OIS and has 2GB RAM, 32GB expandable storage, 3,400mAh battery and NFC. It will compete against the likes of Samsung Galaxy Note 3, HTC One Max and Sony Xperia Z Ultra. Apple is also said to be testing a handset with 6- inch display.

Lumia 1320, on the other hand, is an affordable phablet with a 720p display. It runs on a dual-core Krait processor unlike Lumia 1520's quad-core chip and has 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage and supports microSD cards up to 64GB. The 4G LTE-enabled phablet has a 5MP rear camera and a VGA front-facing unit.

Powered by a 3,400mAh battery, this device will be available in orange, yellow, black and white colours. Nokia Lumia 1320 will launch early next year in China and Vietnam, followed by more Asian and European countries. It will take on rival products like Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 and Huawei Ascend Mate.

Nokia also announced that popular imaging app Instagram is coming to Windows Phone platform in coming weeks.

The event also saw the new range of Asha smart feature phones being introduced, namely Asha 500, Asha 502 and Asha 503.

Nokia Asha 500 comes both in single and dual-sim variants and sports a 2.8-inch screen. It has a 2MP rear camera and is powered by a 1,200mAh battery. The phone will ship for $69 in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America and Middle East.

Nokia Asha 502 is a dual-sim handset with a 3-inch screen and 5MP rear camera with LED flash. Powered by a 1,010mAh battery, this device will ship for $89 in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe and Middle East.

Both these Asha phones have Wi-Fi and 2G connectivity and can support up to 32GB microSD card.

The third entrant to the range Asha 503 has both single and dual-sim variants. It sports a 3-inch display with Corning Gorilla Glass 2 and a 5MP camera with LED flash. It is the only Asha handset to have 3G connectivity, along with 2G and Wi-Fi. Other features include support for microSD cards up to 32GB and 1,200mAh battery. The phone will ship for $99 in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.

All three devices will come in bright red, bright green, yellow, cyan, white and black colours. The company also announced that Asha 500, 501, 505 and 520 will get the popular messaging platform WhatsApp.

After the Microsoft deal, which is due to close in the first quarter of next year, the new products will still carry the Nokia brand but become part of Microsoft's drive to become a major player in global consumer devices.

Yuvraj Singh Back into International Cricket with bang

                     Yuvraj Singh made a fantastic comeback to the national side as he blasted his way to a 35-ball 77 to power India to a comfortable four-wicket win over Australia in the high-scoring one-off Twenty20 International, here today.
                       
                      Yuvraj forged an unbeaten 102-run stand with skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who played a second-fiddle, as India chased down a huge 202-run target with two balls to spare.
Yuvraj carried his sublime form, with which he forced his way into the team, into the game as he plundered eight fours and five sixes in his 35-ball knock.

             The left-hander whacked the bowlers all around the park as his trademark powerful flicks, ferocious cuts and elegantly lofted drives enthralled the packed house even as the Australians watched helplessly. Batting like a man-possessed, Yuvraj reached his 50 with a straight six off paceman James Faulkner while Dhoni (24 off 21) finished the match with a four and couple of runs off Shane Watson.

              Earlier, Aaron Finch had powered Australia to a challenging 201 for seven with his blistering 89-run knock off 52-ball as visiting batsmen made merry on a flat wicket after being invited to bat at SCA stadium.
                  
              Finch plundered 15 boundaries, including a six, as he anchored the Australian innings while debutant Nic Maddinson (34) and Glenn Maxwell (27) also played more than handful knocks for their side.

                Had it not been for some exceptional bowling by pace duo of R Vinay Kumar (3/26) and Bhuvaneshwar Kumar (3/25), who shared six wickets between them, India would have been in more deep trouble.
                  An off-colour R Ashwin and Ishant Sharma bled 93 runs in six wicket-less overs between them and that cost India dearly. However, the wicket had nothing for the bowlers even as they bowled poorly.
The India batsmen, though, made up for the poor first half with some excellent batting. The start was not that good as Rohit Sharma (8) exited early and Suresh Raina (19) could not build on to a good start. But with Shikhar Dhawan (32) and Virat Kohli (29) were striking the ball cleanly, and India maintained a healthy run-rate but not keeping wickets did cause some anxiety.

                  Dhawan was stumped off Xaviwer Doherty while Kohli was caught off Clint McKay even as India reached 100 in 11 overs.
                
                 Dhoni and Yuvraj then turned it on with their scintillating batting.

                 Yuvraj hit two sixes and a four in three balls off McKay to plunder 18 runs in the 14th over. India needed 69 runs from the last six overs but with Yuvraj in scintillating form, the hosts recorded a comfortable win.
 
                Australia had Finch to thank as the opener provided a blazing start to his side with debutant Nic Maddinson as Australia raced to 50 in just 4.1 overs.

                 Maddinson showed no signs of nerves as he punished the bowlers to make a 16-ball 34. The 21-year old left-hander forged a 56-run opening stand with Finch before being castled by seamer Bhuvneshwar.

                  Vinay Kumar picked up two crucial wickets of all-rounder Shane Watson (6) and Aussie skipper George Bailey (0) to bring some relief for the hosts.

                  The visitors came back strongly as Glenn Maxwell blazed through the opposition attack and made 27 off just 13 balls. The 24-year old played a blinder as he struck four sixes in his fluent knock, including three in the same over against Ravichandran Ashwin.

                   Finch was dismissed in the 17th over when Vinay held on to a powerful strike in his follow through. James Faulkner struck a last-ball six to guide his team to a go past the 200-run mark figure.
Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja, playing his first T20 international at home, played a crucial part in the hosts' recovery as he gave away just 23 runs in his four overs and also got a wicket.

Team India to don new jersey

     

 

The Indian cricket team will kick off the new season in a brand new limited-overs kit, which was unveiled on Wednesday by BCCI’s official apparel partner Nike ahead of the series against Australia starting in Rajkot on Thursday.

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said the new kit has been developed with inputs from the cricketers.

“This particular jersey, a lot of feedback came from the players as to what they actually wanted in their jersey and I hope it has been incorporated,” Dhoni said.

“It makes us look good, which is a good thing apart from playing good cricket. We will try it in this series and the coming next series and the actual feedback will go to Nike in couple of months,” he added.

“I think blue is the colour our team has been associated with. People recognise the Indian cricket team through different shades of blue. It is a big thing for us. As youngsters, when you start playing cricket, if you are good enough, there comes a time when that is something that you want in life and it is a blue jersey with the (BCCI) logo on the left side.

“I think it is a big part of our life. Nike of course has provided us with very good products for the team to enhance our performance, because now at the top level, you have to be at your best. What really matters is those small basic needs if you can do well than you can always come up with good performances,” the skipper said.

Rumor: Android 4.4 KitKat Release Slated for Galaxy Mega, Galaxy S4 Mini

                  

Google hasn’t told us anything about KitKat yet, but we may already know which devices are slated for the update. According to Samsung news blog Sam Mobile, which has a mixed track record when it comes to making Samsung product predictions, KitKat will roll out to multiple Galaxy handsets.

Sam Mobile claims to have obtained an internal document from a “trusted insider” that reveals the launch schedule for Samsung’s Knox security software. The reportedly leaked schedule says that the Galaxy Mega and Galaxy 4 Mini will support Knox when Android 4.4 rolls out, hinting that handsets other than Samsung’s flagships will get the chocolate-flavored update. The document doesn’t reveal when KitKat will launch or how it will affect its more prominent smartphones, since the Galaxy S4, S3, Note 2 and Note 3 already support Knox with Android 4.3

                  
Google’s candy-themed OS is expected to debut this month, although the search engine giant hasn’t revealed what the update will entail. Allegedly leaked screenshots, however, hint that it will bring some significant changes including mobile payment integration, printing, wireless display support and new camera features.

My City - PATIALA "Shahi Shehar, City of Gardens"

Nickname(s): Royal City
State : Punjab
Established: 1754
Founded by: Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
Named for: Baba Ala Singh

	Tourist Attractions in Patiala Qila Mubarak Complex The Qila Mubarak complex stands in 10-acre ground in the heart of the city, and contains the main palace or Qila Androon (literally,'inner fort'), the guesthouse or Ran Baas and the Darbar Hall. Outside the Qila are the Darshani Gate, a Shiva temple, and bazaar shops which border the streets that run around the Qila and sell precious ornaments, colorful hand-woven fabrics, ‘jootis’ and bright ‘Parandis’. Qila Androon The entrance is through an imposing gate. The architectural style of this palace is a synthesis of late Mughal and Rajasthani. The complex has 10 courtyards along the north - south axis and each courtyard is unique in size and character, some being broad, others very small and still others mere slits in the fabric of building.Though the Androon is a single interconnected building, it is spoken of as a series of palaces. Each set of rooms makes a cluster around a courtyard, and each carries a name: Sheesh Mahal, Toshakhana, Jalau Khana, Chand Mahal, Rang Mahal, Treasury and Prison. Ten of the rooms are painted with frescoes, or decorated intricately with mirror and gilt. In a tiny portion of the complex is a little British construction with Gothic arches, fire places made of marble and built-in toilets perched on the Mughal Rajasthani roof!. Burj Baba Ala Singh even today has a fire smoldering ever since the time of Baba Ala Singh, along with a flame brought by him from Jwalaji. Rang Mahal and Sheesh Mahal The two mahals contain a large no. of frescoes, most of which were made under Maharaja Narender Singh. Within the Qila Mubarak are 16 painted and mirror-worked chambers. For instance, the Darbar room is illustrated with Vishnu avatars and stories of courage or generosity, the ladies' chamber with illustrations from famous romantic epics, and two other chambers with illustrations of the qualities of a good or bad king. The frescoes, among the finest painted in India in the second half of the 19th century are evidently the work of artists from Rajasthani, Pahari and Avadhi traditions. Ran-Baas This building was probably a guest house. It has an imposing gateway and two courtyards, both with fountains and small tanks. A room in the first courtyard-with painted walls and a gilt throne-was probably for semi -formal audience. A few pavilions are set among painted walls on the upper storey. Facing each other across the courtyard are two exquisite chambers, one painted and the other decorated with mirror work. Darbar Hall (Divan Khana) Used for large audiences and important public occasions, the Darbar has been converted into a museum displaying dazzling chandeliers and armor, including the sword and dagger of Guru Gobind Singh and Nadir Shah's sword. The hall was built on a high plinth over a network of tunnels which were service conduits. The facade gives the impression of a double-storey building, with 'upper storey' windows and a balcony at the first floor level, but the delicately worked wood-and-glass doors open into a huge 15m-high chamber. At the far end is a raised platform, where the Maharaja sat . The wooden frame work of the ceiling holds decorated Plaster-of Paris tiles painted in Arabic style and the ceiling is hung with a fabled collection of chandeliers. Jalau Khana and Sard Khana (Cool Room) Both were much later constructions. The Jalau Khana is a small, two storeyed building with a central hall in late Colonial style, where regalia were displayed. The Sard Khan provided an escape from the summer heat. A deep well inside it acted as a wind tunnel, bringing cool air into the ground-floor rooms and the basement. Outside, there is a formal garden with waterways and fountains. Lassi Khana (Kitchen) Another small, two-storeyed building with a central courtyard and a well.It adjoins the Ran-bass, and a passage links it to the Qila Androon. Local residents say that at one time this kitchen had the capacity to serve nearly 35,000 people every day, but following an economy drive, the Lassi Khana restricted itself to serving only a modest 5,000 people. Shahi Samadhan The Samadhan, where Maharaja Rajinder Singh once built a garden, now holds cenotaphs of erstwhile rulers, looked after by a mahant. Moti Bagh Palace Started during the reign of Maharaja Narinder Singh, it was completed under Maharaja Bhupinder Singh in the early 20th century. The Old Moti Bagh Palace now houses the National Institute for Sports. The facade has Rajasthan-style jharokas and chhatris, and the palace is set in a beautiful garden with terraces, water channels and a Sheesh Mahal. Sheesh Mahal The Sheesh Mahal was built behind the main Moti Bagh Palace to serve as a pleasure complex.The paintings in two of its well maintained , mirror-worked chambers are of Kangra and Rajasthani qalam, depicting the poetic visions of Keshav, Surdas and Bihari. The Sheesh Mahal now houses a museum, an art gallery, the famed medal gallery and also the North Zone Cultural Centre. Lachman Jhoola Across the small Lake in front of Sheesh Mahal is a magnificent suspension bridge which being a replica of the famous Lakshman Jhoola at Rishikesh, is also named as Lachman Jhoola. It links the Sheesh Mahal with the Banasar Ghar on the other side of the lake. The Banasar Ghar now houses the North Zone Cultural Center and a hall for setting up exhibitions. Bir Moti Bagh A 1,600-acre forest on the outskirts of Patiala, The Bir was originally the hunting preserve of the Maharaja. Most of the Bir is still forest, but parts of it house a zoo and a deer park, as well as a pilot project on medicinal plants. Mall Road Baradari is the colonial area of Patiala. On one side of Mall road is the Baradari, and on the other is the walled city. All along the vibrant Mall Road are fountains and beautiful paved walkways, as well as goverment offices (all buildings conforming to one architectural style), entertainment spots, including cinema theatres and the Rajendra tank, and temples. (The Rajendra Tank is actually a large lake which once attracted migratory birds in winters. Boating facilities are available here.) Rajindera Kothi Rajindera Kothi: Set in the heart of the Baradari Gardens, this late 19th Century Palace built in colonial style by Maharaja Rajindra Singh till recently housed Punjab States Archives. PUDA is planning to exploit this building as a potential Heritage Hotel. Baradari Gardens The Baradari gardens surround the Baradari palace located in the north of old Patiala city, just outside Sheranwala Gate. The gardens, laid under Maharaja Rajindera Singh were planted extensively rare trees and shrubs, dotted with impressive Colonial buildings and a marble statue of Maharaja Rajindera Singh and the Fern House. The 19th century Fern House, a replica of the one in Calcutta forms a unique attraction along with quaint Rink Hall. Ijlas-e Khas Intended to be the Administrative Secretariat of the princely state, this beautiful building now houses the offices of the Punjab State Electricity Board. Gurudwara Dukhniwaran Sahib The villagers of Lehal donated land for the modest Gurudwara built on this elevated site, said to have been visited by Guru Teg Bahadur. The legend is that anyone who prays at this Gurudwara is relieved of his suffering ('dukhniwaran'). A new bigger building is now being constructed. Kali Temple Maharaja Bhupinder Singh was inspired to build this temple and bring the 6-ft statue of Kali from Bengal to Patiala. This large complex attracts devotees, Hindu and Sikh, from distant places. A much older temple of Raj Rajeshwari is also situated in the center of this complex. Qila Bahadurgarh The ninth Guru Tegh Bahadur stayed at Saifabad during his travels. Originally known as Saifabad, it was renamed Bahadurgarh by Maharaja Amar Singh who reinforced and renovated it.  The present fort dates back to Maharaja Karam Singh. He built a beautiful Gurudwara on the Patiala-Rajpura road (6 Km from Patiala City). Panj Bali Gurdwara Nawab Saif Khan, an admirer of Guru Teg Bahadur, Commemorated the guru's visit by building two gurudwaras, one inside the fort and the other across the road, now known as Panch Bali Gurudwara.  Maiji Di Sarai This monument in the old city now houses the criminal investigation agency office. Historical Places Surrounding Patiala Banur Situated on the Sukhna Nadi, a tributary of the Ghaggar, at a distance of nine miles north-east of Rajpura on the Rajpura-Chandigarh Road, Banur is an ancient town. Its ruins testify to its former grandeur and importance, but its history has been lost in oblivion. Its ancient name was Pushpa or Popa Nagri or Pushpawati-the City of Flowers, and it was famous for the scent of chambeli flowers grown in its numerous gardens. The place was also well known for its musicians. One Banno Chhimban, a washer woman, is mentioned as a great musician of the days of Akbar. During the reign of Emperor Akbar, Banur became a Mahal of the Sarkar of Sirhind and continued to be so up to the beginning of the eighteenth century. In addition to the tomb of Malik Suleman, the suburbs of Banur contain the ruins of an old imperial fort, popularly known as Zulmgarh, the citadel of tyranny, and of another fort of Banda Ali Beg of a more recent date. Samana Samana at a distance of 17 miles south-west of Patiala is a place of considerable antiquity. It traces its history to the days of Raja Jaipal who ruled over, among others, the territories of Bhatinda, Samana. It fell into the hands of Shahab-ud-Din Muhammad Gauri after the conquest of Ajmer and Delhi and was entrusted to Qutb-ud-Din Aibek in 1192, along with the territories of Ghuram and Sunam. With the increasing importance of Sirhind under the Mughals, Samana received a little set-back. While Samana is said to be a place of saints and scholars during the Mughal days, it is notorious also for its professional executioners, who served at Delhi and Sirhind. Sayyad Jala-ud-Din, who executed Guru Teg Bahadur at Delhi in 1675 was from Samana. Beg brothers, who mercilessly butchered the younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh also belonged to Samana. This hated town was therefore one of the first places to have been sacked by Banda Bahadur. But the Mughals were yet too strong for the rising power of Sikhs and Samana had to be given up by them towards the end of 1710 AD.It was retaken in about 1742 AD by Baba Ala Singh, the founder of the Patiala ruling family and was recognized as a part of his territories by Ahamd Shah Durani. Sanaur The Town Sanour lies 4 miles South-east of Patiala. It lies on a high mound. The town is of some antiquity. In the time of Babar, Malik Baha-ud-Din Khokar became the chief of this pargana which was called Chaurasi, having 84 villages. In 1748, it came into the possession of Baba Ala Singh. Ghuram (Kuhram or Kahram) Situated in 30° 7' N and 76° 33' E 29 miles (slightly West) of Rajpura and 6 miles South (slightly East) of Patiala. Ghuram (Renamed Ramgarh) is a very ancient palace. An old tradition takes it back to the days of the Ramayana, being the abode of Rama’s maternal grandfather. The old ruins in its vicinity speak for its antiquity, though its early history has been long lost. During the days of Rajput Kings, Ghuram (Kuhram of the Persian Writers) was an important town with a strong fort to protect it. During the fifties of the seventeenth century, Ghuram was held by Malhi Khan as a biswedar proprietor. He was a tyrant and was notorious for his extortions. Baba Ala Singh of Patiala had risen to eminence by now. He was a brave soldier and humane ruler and was looked upon by the oppressed people as source of timely help and consolation. The people of Ghuram came to Patiala and appealed to his noble wife, Mai Fato, for deliverance. Malhi Khan was dispossessed of Ghuram and it was taken under the direct control of Patiala. Maharaja Karam Singh of Patiala built a fort here and named it Ramgarh, evidently in memory of Rama of the Ramayana fame.
	Educational institutes of repute in the city are: Guru Gobind Singh Bhawan, Punjabi University The inauguration of this university took place on 24th June, 1962. After the Hebrew University of Israel, this is the only University to be named after a language. Initially, the foremost task assigned to this university was "to promote Punjabi studies, to provide for research in Punjabi literature, to undertake measures for the development of Punjabi language.Regarding its commitment to the cause of Punjabi, the punjabi language department of the university has translated a number of non-Punjabi classics into Punjabi. Punjabi culture has also received a fillip through diligent and scholarly work on projects like Encyclopedia of Sikhism. The University has since evolved into a multi-faceted, multi-faculty educational institution with over fifty-five teaching and research departments in the fields of Humanities, Sciences, Fine Arts and Space Physics. The University has three regional centres, namely, The Guru Kashi Regional Centre at Bathinda, The Guru Kashi Campus at Talwandi Sabo and The Nawab Sher Mohammad Khan Institute of Advanced Studies in Urdu, Persian and Arabic at Malerkotla.Punjabi University, Patiala, has set up an Extension Centre for computer education at Jaito. Website:www.punjabiuniversity.ac.in For further details, contact: The Registrar, Punjabi University, Patiala. Thapar University, Patiala It is a premier engineering institute of Northern India which has been upgraded to a deemed university. It offers engineering courses in various branches to students – Indian and N.R.I’s. Established in 1956, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET) started with the goal of providing undergraduate and postgraduate education in Engineering and Technology, a close interaction with industry, and a strong emphasis on research. TIET has since grown steadily in size and activities during the last four decades of its existence. Over 7400 engineers have graduated from TIET. In recognition of its achievements, TIET was granted full autonomy and the status of a Deemed University in 1985 by the University Grants Commission. The Institute offers a variety of undergraduate programmes leading to Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree and postgraduate programmes leading to Master of Engineering (M.E.),Master of Technology (M.Tech.),Master of Science (M.Sc.), Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), and Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) degrees. In addition, industry-oriented and practice-based Master's Degree programmes in various disciplines are offered in collaboration with TTTI, Chandigarh. Corporate Research and Development Wing of T.I.E.T. is one of the prominent institutions in the field of Engineering research. Website:www.thapar.edu Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala The University offers B.A.LL.B.(Hons.) Five Years Integrated Course divided into Ten Semesters (i.e., two semesters in one academic year). English, Economics, History, Political Science and Sociology are taught as the social science components of legal studies. According to the new scheme of Bar Council of India Social Science Subjects are offered as major and minor subjects. At present university is offering major courses in Economics, Political Science and Sociology. Power Point Presentations are compulsory for each seminar in the respective subject. The University has a well stocked library with more than 22,000 books, journals, e-journals, periodicals, etc. etc. The University has two advanced computer labs. Internet facility is provided through leased line and the entire campus is Wi-Fi enabled. The students are encouraged to have their own lap-tops. The university has a well furnished Moot Court Hall, Conference Hall, Lecture Rooms and Class Rooms equipped with modern teaching aids and equipments. RGNUL is presently located at its headquarters the Mohindra Kothi, one of the heritage buildings of the erstwhile Patiala State. Its permanent campus is coming up in an area of 50 acre on Patiala-Bhadson Road, about 8 kms from Patiala city. As RGNUL is an upcoming National Law University, significant endeavour is made to evolve a pragmatic and participative learning environment promoting creative teaching. Our aim is to provide students with holistic academic and professional environment conducive to grooming prospective professionals in the field of law. The teaching methodology entails both intensive and extensive class room teaching and participative learning. The students are confronted with the real life problems and are trained to acquire analytical and logical skills. Therefore, teaching schedule includes lectures, discussions, case studies, daily seminars and project works, ensuring student participation. The University follows the semester system where social science subjects are taught along with law for the first two years to initiate students towards an interdisciplinary approach to legal education. Internship of the University has been divided into two stages the Initial and the Advanced Internship Programmes. The heritage building with RGNUL has been tastefully furnished to meet all academic and administrative requirements. State-of-the-art sports facilities; hostels; transport; medical and other facilities. New Campus has been aesthetically designed with marvelous architecture and green environment in an area of 50 acres of land at village Sidhuwal near Patiala, as model campus of a National Law University. In academics and in research, RGNUL faculty and students have to their credit quality publications and participations at scores of national and international forums. We have organized number of mega events namely LAWASIA Moot Court Competition; Commonwealth Moot Court Competition; National Seminar on Family Law; and 24th BCI National Moot Court Competition, One Day Workshop on Learning Effective Teaching Skills for the law teachers of the region and Training of Trainers Programme in Humanitarian Law, Five-Day Training Programme on Role of Police and Criminal Justice for Station House Officers (SHOs) of the Punjab Police and Two day International Multidisciplinary Congress on Political Science and Good Governance. The University is going to admit new batch of graduation and post-graduation courses in law in the forthcoming session through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) to be conducted at the national level. The registration for research degree (Ph.D.) in Law and Ph.D. in Social Sciences with Law are under process. The University has established Centre for Advanced Study in Criminal Law (CASCL); Centre for Consumer Protection Law and Advocacy (CCPLA); Centre for Advanced Studies in International Humanitarian Law (CASH); School of Agricultural Law and Economics (SALE); RGNUL Institute for Competitive Exams (RICE); Directorate of Distance Education (DODE); and Bureau of Information for Studies Abroad (BISA). The University is member of various national and international professional organizations and is also in the process of obtaining membership of some other. Prominent among these are: All India Federation of Tax Practitioners, Asian Law Institute (ASLI), Association of Indian universities (AIU), Commonwealth legal Education Association (ASIA), Consumer guidance Society of India, DELNET (development library Network), Forum of south Asian clinical law teachers, IASLIC (Indian association of special library and information center), Indian Academy of Social Sciences (ISSA), Indian commerce Association, Indian Economic Association, Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), Indian law Institute (ILI), Indian society of International law (ISIL), Indian society of criminology, Institute of constitutional and Parliamentary studies (ICPS), International association of law schools (IALS), International association of law libraries, International law students Association, Legal Information Institute of India (LII of India) RGNUL is an autonomous body, governed by its own Statutory Councils. Website:http://rgnul.ac.in Government Medical College and Rajindra Hospital, Patiala The college was started by the PEPSU Government in October, 1953. It consists of an administrative block and self contained blocks for the basic clinical departments Rajindra Hospital, Patiala with 900 beds was attached to the college in early 1954. The hospital is equipped with all the latest apparatus and instruments to make it fit for imparting clinical teaching to the students. A Tuberculosis and chest Diseases hospital with a capacity of 161 beds and a primary health centres at Bhadson, Kauli and Tripuri are attached with the college for teaching purposes. The college is famous in India as GOMCO is affiliated to Baba Farid University at Health Sciences, Faridkot(Punjab) for MBBS, BDS and various other courses. There are four hostels, two for girls and two for boys. In addition to this, there is one hostel in the Rajindra Hospital for doctors/interns.house surgeons. Website:http://gomco.org . Government Mohindra College, Patiala This college was established in 1875 by Maharaja Mohindra Singh. Its building is a wonderful peace of architecture. It was the only degree college between Delhi and Lahore and it was affiliated to Calcutta University and It attracted students from all over the country. One of the premier institutes of Patiala in the disciplines of Humanities and Sciences. Government Bikram College of Commerce, Patiala One of the very few colleges exclusively dedicated to imparting education in commerce stream. B.Com. and M.Com. Courses are conducted here. Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports, Patiala This is a premier institute for sports facilities which is under the control of Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. Players are groomed here for the top sports competitions of the world. World class sports infrastructure is available here for many games. Website:www.nsnis.org Multani Mal Modi College, Patiala This is a Degree College that imparts professional degree courses to the students. Yadavindra Public School, Patiala Yadavindra Public School of Patiala is a symbol of Patiala's dignity and heritage. It has completed 50 years of its establishment. The school was founded with inspiration from Lahore's Echison (Chief) College. It is situated in Yadavindra Sports Stadium, one of the most beautiful buildings on the mall. It is located three km from Patiala Railway Station and Bus Terminus. The school aims at all round development of the boys and girls. 10 years of general education are followed by 2 years of preparation leading to Engineering, Medicine, Commerce and institutes of high learning. It has extensive play grounds, well equipped laboratories and well stocked library Website:www.ypspatiala.org Government College Of Physical Education, Patiala B.P.Ed and M.P.Ed. Courses are run in the college. The college is exclusively dedicated to develop talent in the trainers of sportspersons Government College Of Education, Patiala One of the very few B.Ed /M.Ed. colleges exclusively dedicated to the training and teaching of teachers. Other Important Colleges Khalsa College, Patiala Govt. College for Women, Patiala Govt. Ayurvedic College, Patiala Govt. College, Dera Bassi Govt. Ripudaman College, Nabha Public College, Samana etc.
	Eating Places in Patiala: Gopal Sweets Gopal's has a humble origin in the enterprising thought of S.Hargopal Singh when he opened the first outlet at Fountain chowk Patiala. Over the years the sweetness and aroma of the Gopal's spread in Patiala and the region around.Over the ever increasing patronage of Patialavis the second outlet was opened at the Leela Bhawan. And adding to the chain a third outlet has been opened at Urban Estate. Sahni Bakery Sahni Bakery is the oldest and considered the best bakery in town. It has three stores at Patiala. The oldest is at Lahori Gate Patiala. Amongst the others are at Guru Nanak Nagar, Tripuri and at Bhupindra road 22 no. Railway Crossing. The 22no. Railway Crossing shop also serves as a restaurant famous for its food. Jaggi Sweets Jaggi sweets are manufacturers, retailers and exporters of Sweets, Namkeens and other related products since the year 1955. With the rich experience of their three generations, they offer the cleanest and best quality products produced using the most modern technology to suits the contemporary taste. Jaggi sweets now sells some 90 kind of sweet prepreations and also indulges in making of sugar free sweets.It has two outlets at Patiala. The older one is at Adalat bazar and the new one has been opened at Bhupindra Road 22 no. Railway Crossing. Cafe Coffee Day Cafe Coffee Day is India's favourite coffee shop, for the young and the young at heart. We're part of India's largest coffee conglomerate, the Amalgamated Bean Coffee Trading Company.In Patiala there are few outlets of cafe coffee day. Amongst them are the one at New Leela Bhawan Market, at Bhupindra Road,in Omaxe Mall and at Urban Estate Phase-II. Dominos Domino's Pizza India over the period since 1996, has remained focused on delivering great tasting Pizzas and sides, superior quality, exceptional customer service and value for money offerings. Domino's Pizza has few outlets at Patiala. The one at New Leela Bhawan market and a recent branch has been opened at Urban Estate. Mcdonalds McDonald's is the world's leading food service retailer with more than 33,000 restaurants in 118 countries serving more than 67 million customers each day. At Patiala too it has its outlet inside Omaxe Mall Patiala. KFC Harland Sanders founded Kentucky Fried Chicken Company is said to have a perfect blend of 11 Herbs and Spices.KFC has 223 restaurants across 35 cities in India and will have 500 restaurants across 75 cities by 2015.Patiala too has a KFC outlet at New Leela Bhawan market.                              Places for Entertainment: Maharani Club The House of Patiala was well known for its patronage of the royal game of cricket. The rulers themselves were outstanding cricketers and great lovers of the game. They brought Patiala on the world map of cricket and developed it to be nursery of keen and energetic cricketers. It was Maharaja Rajindra Singh who was a pioneer among the Indian princes to take the game in the right earnest. Although only 14 years of age the young Maharaja showed great zeal and aptitude for the game of cricket. The Maharaja and his young brother, Raja Ranbir Singh use to take up there positions as to rival captions on the joyous field, eager to inflict defeat on the other. The ground on which Maharaja Rajindra Singh used to play matches was very close to the Rajindra Palace. After the completion of the Cricket Pavillion, Maharaja Rajindra Singh, established a regular club of Cricket and named it ‘PATIALA CRICKET CLUB’. The activities of the cricket club were looked after by Col. K.M.Mistri and other prominent coaches. In 1920, more sports were added in the club activities. In 1923, the Cricket Club’s name was changed into R.G.C.C. (Rajindra Gymkhana Cricket Club). During Maharaja Bhupindra Singh’s reign many foreign teams visited India and the ruler saw to it that they played a match in Baradari Grounds. It was only in this magnificent ground that many of the visiting foreign teams met their waterloo. He was also acclaimed as British Empire’s leading cricketer in 1911. After the creation of PEPSU in 1956, when Maharaja Yadavindra Singh was made the Raj Parmukh of PEPSU, this building was converted into Rajindra Gymkhana & Mahindra Club under the stewardship of Royal family of Patiala, which is still carried on. The games like table tennis, badminton, swimming pool is available for the members of the club. Omaxe Mall Omaxe mall Patiala house various entertainment packages for public. The Jammin area has bumper cars, games stations, superbike racing, air hockey attracting kids as well as for adults. The SRS Cinemas has four screens offering movie watching.The Horror House and 5D movies are also famous.                                         Sporting Venues: NSNIS ,Patiala Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports, Patiala India which is also Asia's largest Sports Institute is housed in the palatial monumental building and sprawling lawns built by the erstwhile Maharaja of Patiala whose descendants dedicated this complex for the promotion of sports to the people of India. This Institute is popularly known as the "Mecca" of Indian Sports and has produced Coaches of high caliber and significantly contributed in rendering their expertise and assistance in the preparation of the national teams for various International competitions. Housed in the erstwhile Palace of Maharaja (King) of Patiala (Punjab), National Institute of Sports, which is now the Academic Wing of the Sports Authority of India was established by the Government of India on 7th May, 1961 with the objective of developing sports in the country on Scientific lines and to train the Coaches in different sports disciplines. The Institute was renamed as Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS) on 23rd January, 1973. The Institute is housed in an area of 268 acres. The Institute has enormous facilities for academic programmes & sports training and 4 hostels for the comfortable stay of the students, national players and coaches. The Institute is having 115 rooms which houses the office, library, museum, class rooms & staff club. One Guest House with lounge & conference hall is situated in the Institutes green belt. Department of Sports Medicine is providing all medical assistance to the players, students and staff. The sports training facilities are of international standard comprising of Gymnasium, Swimming Pool, Indoor Halls, Cycling Velodrome, Squash Courts, Conditioning Units, Hockey Fields (Grass & synthetic), Athletic Track (Cinder & synthetic) & Out Door Courts. For the recovery of players well maintained Sauna Bath, Steam Bath and Hydrotherapy facilities are available. SAI: NSNIS Old Moti Bagh, Patiala-Punjab -INDIA TEL : 0175-2215289, FAX : 0175-2212070 More on NIS Sports Department, Punjabi University, Patiala The department was established as an independent department in the year 2005 to produce good physical education teachers.and to promote research work in the area of physical education. Thrust Area 1. Biomechanics 2. Kinesiology 3. Health & fitness 4. Yoga and naturopathy 5. Anatomy & physiology 6. Sports medicine, physiotherapy & injuries 7. Sports psychology 8. Sports training 9. Health & wellness 10. Sports ergonomics 11. Sports management 12. Anthropometry 13. Sports sociology 14. Research methodology 15. Test and evaluation 16. Statistics in physical education Prof. Gursewak Singh Govt. College of Physical Education Prof. Gursewak Singh Govt. College of Physical Education, Patiala (Pb.) NAAC Accredited B++ is a premier institute of northern India. It is the only govt. college of physical education in Punjab which offers all the courses in physical education. This college started its journey from Mountessary Park Lahore in 1940. To fulfill the requirement of physical education, a six month course was started at Tara Devi. In 1952 the college was shifted to Ropar and finally it was shifted at Patiala in 1958. In the year 2005, college was renamed as Prof. Gursewak Singh Govt. College of Physical Education. Prof. Gursewak Singh was a great sportsperson, eminent educationist and good administrator.  Courses Offered:   1. M.P.Ed. (Two year Course)(After B.P.E four yr course/ B.P.Ed)   2. B.P.Ed (One-Year Course) Old Name D.P.Ed (One-Year Course) (After Graduation)   3. B.P.E (Three-Year Course/ Four-year Course) (After +2)   4. D.P.Ed. (Two year Course) Old Name C.P.Ed two yr course (After +2) Infrastructure: There are more than 25 playgrounds as per NCTE norms, multipurpose gym, fitness centre and special purpose hall along with required equipments, instruments and furniture. The games and sports facilities provided are 400 meter Athletic Track, Badminton, Basket Ball, Fencing, Hand Ball, Hockey, Kabaddi, Kho Kho, Net Ball, Soft Ball and Volley Ball. The indoor facilities are Gymnastics, weight lifting, wrestling, table tennis, yoga, Judo etc.

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Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur is looking forward to his new role as the narrator of politics-based reality series 'Pradhanmantri', which aims to bring to the audience the never seen before facets of Indian history.

"We are trying to tell untold stories. History is an interpretation. In this show, we have tried to do as much research as possible. Our past leaders left behind a lot of letters, which somehow never got into print and those are the main research material used in this show," Kapur said at the launch of 'Pradhanmantri' here today.

Initially conceptualised for 23 episodes, the weekly programme will chronicle the history of India from 1947 to the present day. 'Pradhanmantri' will be telecast every Saturday night at 10 pm from July 13 on ABP News.

"It is a story about independence with a specific point of view and we have tried and dealt with stories which still affect us and has a significance in our lives," the 'Bandit Queen' helmer said. India has had 13 Prime Ministers in these 65 years, and the 67-year-old director said the programme will attempt to present the changes in the country during their tenures.

"For me it was an eye opener. I also got to know a lot of things which I have never heard of. I know the show will be controversial because a lot of things which were buried will be brought out in this programme," Kapur said. The director, who was last seen on the small screen as a judge of on reality show 'India's Got Talent', said, "I feel the current generation must know what was going on. This show will provide a window to people to go out and find the truth about the past."

ABP Group Editor, Shazi Zaman, said a long research, collection of rare documents and footage are some of the exclusive and strong features of the series. He also said that special cinematography and dramatic visualisation will make the series watchable.

When asked why the channel decided to have Kapur on board, Zaman said, "The show has depth that is why we wanted someone knowledgeable and intelligent to be the face of this show. I agree he is very busy but he is also very committed towards what he does. Once he loved the concept he was completely immersed in it."

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Sarfaraz Khan – A star is born

Indian cricket has been going through very favourable times recently. With so many seniors taking their final bow, various youngsters are putting their hands up. It seems we have decent replacements ready for the long term.
As far as the bench strength of Team India is concerned, this is the best phase ever. The emergence of youngsters like Vijay Zol, Sanju Samson and Mandeep Singh must have given a sigh of relief to the administrators of the BCCI.
Another very young player Sarfaraz Khan has also strongly claimed his stake. His outstanding performances have been highlighted all over the media. In the recently concluded under 19 quadrangular tournament, India won the title by defeating South Africa by a huge difference of 201 runs.
One player who did very well throughout the series is the sensational young talent Sarfaraz Khan. In the final, not only did he contribute with the bat – scoring 67 runs, but also took 2 wickets, just giving away 9 runs. Now let us have a quick look at the profile of this emerging talent.
Sarfaraz Naushad Khan was born on 27-10-1997 in Mumbai. He is a fantastic all-rounder who plays for Mumbai under-19s and the national under-19 team. He is a right hand batsman and right arm off break bowler.
Sarfaraz made a dashing entry into the world of cricket, when he scored unabated 439 runs in the Harris Shield inter school tournament in Mumbai. This was a milestone achievement, as he had beaten the previous record held by a certain Tendulkar!
Just imagine the skill and talent that he possesses. He has got amazing talent with the bat, scoring 300+ in an innings four times and 200+ six times, just at the age of 15. Also, while representing India u-19 at Vishakhapatnam against South Africa last month, he scored 101 runs in just 66 balls.
In the last ten matches, he averages 67.5 with the bat, which is really impressive. He has also taken 9 wickets over the same period, showing remarkable skills.
Many times, he has also successfully displayed his bowling prowess. Recently, he took 4 wickets playing for India under-19 against Sri Lanka. This could be an added advantage in his career.
His performances are a result of the sweat and toil put in by him. He is very passionate about the game and practices hard day in day out. This has become possible on account of total support and encouragement from his family, especially his father.
Although he has still not completed 16 years of age, we can surely say that he has the potential to achieve bigger things for India. The best part is that he can play aggressively, and yet remain on the crease for a long time. The future appears to be very bright. Hope he stays focussed. Best wishes!

Preview- Rajasthan vs Mumbai, Final, Delhi

             Mumbai will look to lift the CLT20 trophy for the second time and will seek to avenge their loss against Rajasthan in their opening game when they face off against their IPL opponents in the final at the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium in Delhi. Meanwhile, the Rajasthan, who have had a superb run in this edition of the tournament so far, registering five wins out of five games, will be hoping for a flawless finish. Both teams will also be eager to give a fitting farewell to two legends of the game, Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid, who will be representing their franchises for the last time.

Rajasthan:
 Key Players :
    Batsman: Ajinkya Rahane(3 fifties),Sanju Samson,Shane Watson
    Bowlers:Tambe,James Faulkner, Vikramjeet Malik, Rahul Shukla, Watson and Cooper

    Strength: Bowling with experience of watson,faulkner,tambe,binny & cooper
    Weakness: batting looks weak after injury to brad hodge

Mumbai:
 Key Players :
      Batsman: Smith,rohit,pollard & karthik
      Bowlers: johnson,counter nile,ojha harbhajan & pollard

      Strength: look very effective side
       Weakness: Sachin's opening disaster performance

RR(expected X1)- Dravid(c),Samson(wk),rahane,watson.binny,cooper,yagnik,faulkner,menaria,tambe,shukla

MI(expected X1)- Rohit(c),Karthik(wk),sachin,smith,pollard,tare,rayudu,jonson,harbhajan,Ojha,counter nile