Jan 30, 2011
Jan 24, 2011
Bhimsen Joshi passes away
Pandit Bhimsen Joshi’s life and music is marked by his wanderlust: nothing ever stopped him from soaring into realms unknown. The legendary musician was the last link of the golden years of Kirana, however, he will continue to live in hundreds of musicians across the country
Jan 20, 2011
Don't touch my baby!
The incredible moment three lionesses killed a crocodile after it tried to attack a cub
Three lionesses pounced on a crocodile in an extraordinary scene after the reptile tried to attack one of the pride's cubs.
The protective females instinctively leapt into action to fend off the aggressive predator.
With organised precision, the lionesses surrounded the croc and launched a ferocious volley of blows.
The extraordinary encounter took place in Botswana and was captured on camera by a touring cardiologist
A lioness stared down the crocodile after it tried to snap at a cub
The lionesses circled around the crocodile
During the encounter the crocodile managed to bite one of the big cats but was soon killed by the pride.
The rare scenes were captured by Tony Goldman while on a safari trip to the Duba Plains, in Botswana, with his son.
Tony, 58, a cardiologist, said: 'The lionesses had just killed a buffalo and suddenly a crocodile ventured about 100 yards out of the water towards them to snack on the meat.
'One of the smaller cubs was in the path of the crocodile and it started to advance towards the cub in a menacing fashion before trying to attack it.
One lioness let out a roar inches from the croc's face
Three lionesses then pounced on the aggressive beast
The crocodile reared in pain as the lioness struck a blow
The crocodile only managed to get in one bite before it was killed by the protective pride
The cubs were brought in for a snack after the crocodile was killed
Jan 9, 2011
HOW RICH IS THE SAI BABA TEMPLE AT SHIRDI ?
The Famous Pilgrim centre of Shri Sai Baba Temple in Shirdi, one of the richest temples in Maharashtra,
has Ornaments and Jewellery worth over Rs.32 crore (Rs.320 million)
and Investments running into Rs.4,27,17,02,929 (Rs 420.17 crore), according to official documents.
The Administration of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi), governed by the Managing Committee
which was constituted by the Maharashtra Government way back on 23rd August`2004 has:
1) Kisan Vikas Patras worth Rs.51,71,00,100 (Rs 51.71 crore),
2) Government of India 8% Saving Bonds amounting to Rs.48,15,53,000 (Rs 48.16 crore),
3) Irredeemable Bonds of Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran worth Rs.8 crore (Rs 80 million)
4) Rs.3,19,30,49,929 (Rs 319.30 crore) in various nationalised banks.
5) It has Rs.47,82,31,835.64 (Rs 47.82 crore) as Trust Corpus Fund.
The Trust Auditor Mr.Sharad S Gaikwad in its annual audit for 2009-10 said that the Temple Trust
has Ornaments & Jewellery whose total worth stands at Rs.32,23,59,372 (Rs 32.236 crore).
1) Gold worth Rs.24,41,10,640-cr,
2) Silver worth Rs.3,26,19,152-cr,
3) Silver Coins worth Rs.612,317 (Rs 6.12 lakh)
4) Gold Coins worth Rs.1,28,89,749 (Rs 1.288 crore)
5) Gold pendants worth Rs.1,12,31,903 (Rs 1.123 crore)
This Annual Report was tabled in Maharashtra's State Legislature during its winter session in December 2010.
The Sai Temple has earned a surplus income of Rs.94,67,79,142 (Rs 94.677 crore) in the year 2009-10,
as against Rs.87,22,71,012 (Rs 87.227 crore) in the year 2008-09.
The total income during the year 2009-10 was Rs.1,64,88,01,030 (Rs 164.88 crore)
by way of rent, interest on savings bank accounts, investments & donations,
as against Rs.1,51,51,43,503 (Rs 151.51 crore) in previous year.
The Immovable property & buildings are worth Rs.79,28,30,95 (Rs 79.28 crore),
including the Statue of Sai Baba worth Rs.8 lakhs (Rs 800,000), the annual report stated.
The Chartered Accountancy firm also suggested the Managing Committee to
dispose off precious stones valued at Rs.2,00,79,164 (Rs 2 crore) by conducting public auction,
at regular intervals to augment its revenue.
During the year 2009-10,
the Sai Baba Temple received donations of 147.10 grams Gold valued at Rs.2,44,888 (Rs 2.448 lakh)
and Silver weighing 4508 grams whose present cost at the end of fiscal year 2009-10 was Rs.1,02,640 (Rs 1.026 lakh).
An interesting point mentioned in the report is that unlike many civic bodies,
the Trust has accepted and implemented the Sixth Pay Commission Report for its Employees.
Also, it says that the Temple transactions on a daily basis closes at 2 pm in the afternoon.
Cash received later on is included in the next day's collection.
Jan 7, 2011
TO HELL WITH EXERCISE !!!
1. If walking is good for your health, the postman would be immortal.
2. A whale swims all day, only eats fish, drinks water and is fat.
3. A rabbit runs and hops and only lives 15 years.
4. A turtle doesn't run, does nothing .. yet lives for 450 years.
Jan 6, 2011
Jan 3, 2011
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