Cheating scandal in Australian Cricket.

Throughout the world , millions of cricket fans were shocked when Stevee Smith, Australian Test team captain admitted alongwith his teammate Cameron Bancroft , admitted ball tampering, during the 3rd  Test match against South Africa in Cape Town.

Later in a press conference, Smith admits to charges of executing a plan, with a "leadership group" on Day 3, to tamper with the ball.   He says, “We deeply regret our actions. Coaches weren't involved.” Bancroft says "leadership group spoke about the plan and asked us to follow, as  it was a way to get an advantage.”

On  March 25 , fourth day of the Test, Smith and David Warner step down as captain and vice-captain for the rest part of the match. Wicketkeeper Tim Paine takes over as acting captain.

Bancroft gets three demerit points to his disciplinary record and fined 75 percent of his match fee.

From the country’s prime minister to former players, comments pour in denouncing Smith and Lehmann for defaming the spirit of the game.

  

 “This is a heart breaking disappointment. Our cricketers are role models and cricket is synonymous with fair play. Our team should never be engaged in cheating like this? ” - Prime Minister of Australia, Malcolm Turnbull.

            March 26-  Smith announces his resignation as captain of  IPL  team, Rajasthan Royals. 

            Ajinkya Rahane replaces him as skipper.

Warner  said, “I won't comment on the way [South Africa] have been behaving but I just know from an Australian cricket perspective: we hold our heads high and I'll be very disappointed if one of our team-members did that.” He gives up the captaincy of IPL side Sunrisers Hyderabad. The team is expected to announce the new captain soon.

   Lehmann to continue as coach

Sutherland says Lehmann was not involved in the controversy and will continue as the team’s coach in the rest of the series.

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Amazing Road Trips.

India, has some adventure roads for trip. Those who love travelling or driving or both, then these are must- take road trips for them in India.While moving along these roads we will know ourlselves and people accompanying us. Some of these are extremely dangerous and difficult to manoeuvre.

1. Roads in India that are meant for the brave and adventurous

2. Adventurous one day road trips to take from Delhi
Excuse yourself from the city buzz and travel for a one-day trip with reliable Maruti to any of these 7 destinations recommended by HolidayIQ travellers

3. Scenic roads in India are for those who love driving

India has some of the best roadways, and you will never know what’s in it until you explore it. Although Indian roads receive a bad rap for their maintenance and are enlisted among some of the most unsafe in the world, that should not come in the way of your adventures. Especially these one listed here.

4. Liberating road trips in India you must take in your 30s!

Have you been waiting for an amazing road trip to destinations never thought of? Then its time to get going. Head to these 5 destinations for an exhilarating experience according to holidayIQ reviewers themselves! Road trips are one to be taken with the best of friends, or even make new friends. So, drive off to the unknown, on a desert trail or perhaps ride along scenic highways, click through for a list of iconic road trips you must undertake 

05 The Golden Route to Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Travel through time and head towards the turquoise domes and you retrace the steps of ancient traders on another road that was once a Silk Route.

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Whales.

1. We can find Whale , best during Spring, in different places around the globe. Let's check out some of the best locations to spot whales

2. Alaska, US

Species of whales spotted: Beluga whale, Gray whale, humpback whale, minke whale, orca or killer whale. 

Best time to visit: From spring into summer. 

Visit the towns of Seward, Whittier and Homer. Get a tour boat, and visit the whales’ feeding grounds in the Chukchi and Bering seas. Spring is a great time to spot enormous gray whales as they migrate off Alaska to their summer feeding and calving grounds.

3. Maldives

Species of whales spotted:  Cuvier's beaked whale, Blainville's beaked whale, , sperm whale, Bryde's whale, false killer whale, melon-headed whale,Tropical  bottlenose whale, blue whale 

Choosable  time to visit: February – April; October – November 

The warm, tropical climate leads to a greater chance to spot a wide variety of whales in the Maldives. Local tour companies arrange week-long cruises on the tranquil waters where you can spot whales without being crowded by other boats.

4. Baja California, Mexico

Species of whales spotted: Gray whale, blue whale, humpback whale, Bryde’s whale

Best time to visit: February – April 

Home to the friendliest gray whales in the world, Baja California is also the best place to spot singing humpback whales. Hop onto small boats that take you so close to whales that you can reach out and touch them.

5.Big Sur, California, US

Species of whales spotted: Blue whale, gray whale, humpback whale

Best time to visit: December – May

Located near the city of Monterey, the Big Sur region is excellent for watching blue whales or gray whales during their migration. Nearby Monterey Bay also offers spotting opportunities.

6. Maui, Hawaii, US

Species of whales spotted: Humpback whale

Best time to visit: December – April

One of the most popular mating places for humpbacks, around 3,000 of them come to breed at this spot, providing great opportunities for hearing their mesmerizing mating song.

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Amazing Train rides.

  Traveling by train gives comfort, the landscapes, watching new places and people passing by our window - such experiences can't be missed. Let us look into some scenic train rides in India and abroad through spectacular routes that will certainly change your perspective about travelling!

1. The Snow Sojourn (Qazigund-Srinagar-Baramulla) Connecting Jammu to Srinagar and Baramullah, this journey promises jaw-dropping views of snow-capped peaks standing guard over this delicate,  travel through the Banihal Tunnel which, at 11.2 km, is India’s longest railway tunnel .

2. The Kashmir Railway (Jammu – Udhampur)

Jammu to Udhampur stretch offers  views of the mighty mountains and the gorgeous valleys of magnificent chinar trees . Jammu rail crosses as many as 158 bridges and passes through 20 major tunnels .

 3. The Himalayan Queen (Kalka – Shimla)

 India's pretty little metre-gauge railway, Himalayan Queen. It takes you to one of the most beautiful summer destinations in India. It crosses the famous 102 tunnels, 87 bridges and 900 curves in it’s beautiful journey.

 4. Aroma of Assam (Lumding- Silchar)

Enjoy  vast stretches of emerald green paddy and tea plantations go by, as the train moves  into the lush green Haflong Valley before proceeding along the River Jatinga into the countryside of the Barak Valley.

5. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (New Jalpaiguri – Darjeeling)

This toy train is your ticket to a delightful tour of the gorgeous hills of Darjeeling . Traverse through the reverse, loops and the spiral at Agony Point, trundle through the risky curves and if lucky, see the snowy tip of the majestic Mt. Kachenjunga.

6. The Konkan Coastal Saga (Ratnagiri-Madgaon-Honnavar-Mangalore)

The route of Konkan Railways hugs India's southwest coastline and takes you to villages bursting with life and over  stretches of water leading out to sea.

7. The Dooars Voyage (Siliguri - New Mal - Hasimara –Alipurduar)

This route passes through the deep forests at the foothills of the Himalayas, the New Jalpaiguri- Alipurduar passenger train gives us the experience of a wildlife Safari via train. Travel through the jungles of Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary, Chapramari Forest, Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary and Buxa Tiger Reserve, with the River Teesta playing hide and seek with the rushing train.

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Remember World War II

Remember World War II

Hitler legitimates the military aggression against Poland in his speech at the Kroll Opera House in 1939.

                                              Detonation of the atomic bomb over Nagasaki.

An aerial photograph of Hiroshima, shortly after the 'Little Boy' atomic bomb was dropped in 1945.

Free City of Danzig, a semi-autonomous city-state which was in existence between 1920 and 1939, as seen on Aug. 29, 1939.

A squadron of Germany's Heinkel He-111 bombers on mission against enemy targets in October 1941.

A German watch column in Paris, France, circa 1940.

Three stricken U.S. battleships — West Virginia (L), Tennessee (C) and Arizona — after the Japanese a ttack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.

               Crew of the Enola Gay, before departing for the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945.

                                   Explosion after atomic bombing over Nagasaki in 1945. 

                                                               Flag raising on Iwo Jima.

Atmosphere of Mars on earth.

Eastern Europe got covered by Orange snow,looking as if on Mars.

Last week , orange coloured snow covered some areas of Eastern Europe,

On Friday and over the weekend, orange-tinted snow covered parts of Eastern Europe,

giving countries like Russia, Bulgaria, Moldova, Romania and Ukraine a new look.

Despite the unearthly occurrence, meteorologists say the phenomenon actually occurs once ever several years, typically caused by sand from storms in the Sahara Desert mixing with snow and rain. However, this time, the concentrations of sand are much higher, where some even complained of sand getting in their mouths. One meteorologist, Steven Keates, said the sand can spread once it reaches the upper levels of the atmosphere.

A satellite image taken by NASA on Friday showed dust was clearly visible in a light brown streak mixed in with white clouds above Easter Europe. “Looking at satellite imagery from [NASA], it shows a lot of sand and dust in the atmosphere drifting across the Mediterranean,” said Keates. “When it rains or snows, it drags down whatever is up there, if

there is sand in the atmosphere.

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Extraterrestrial life on mars- national aeronautics and space administration (nasa)

This Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) Mars Orbiter Camera (MOC) image shows an impact crater in Chryse Planitia, not too far from the Viking 1 lander site, that to seems to resemble a bug-eyed head.(Photo: NASA/JPL/Malin Space Science Systems)

NASA spotted an’alien bug-eyed head’ on Mars. It looks like a hole very near to the site where Viking 1 probe landed (1975).The Mars Global Surveyor made the discovery.

The hole may have been made due to asteroid impact and the eyes by flood. The picture was seen first in 2005. But a recent article by Scott C Waring says it is of an ‘extraterrestrial being’

NASA said in an official statement “The two depressions (the eyes) at the north end of the crater may be due wind or water erosion”

ornaments.

Each one of us wish to look attractive. To get that attractive look the Ladies choose ornaments, of different colours, designs and sizes, according to their choice.
Now you have to collect it or get it manufactured by some jeweler, add it to your collection, and wear it, to attend the occasion you are willing to. Let us have a look of some of such...

Matte Finish Brass Enamel Polki Ring

Matte Finish Brass Enamel Polki Maangtika

Beaded Dangler Earrings with Tassels

Earrings 

Matte Finish Brass Enamel Stone Long Haath Phool

Afghan Tribal Short Necklace

Matte Finish Brass Enamel Polki Maangtika

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Glimpse of future

1.     1.  NASA Hubble Space Telescope, captured this picture. It shows what happens when Two galaxies unite. The twisted cosmic knot seen here is located about 250 million light-years away in the constellation of Cancer (The Crab).

1.       2.  NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope captured this image.It shows us what happens when t

 NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter’s camera High Resolution Imaging Experiment took two images of Phobos, the larger of Mars' two moons. This is the first, taken from a distance of about 6,800 kilometers (about 4,200 miles). It is presented in color .The illuminated part  is about 21 kilometers  across. The most attractive part in the images is the large crater Stickney in the lower right. It’s diameter is 9 kilometers .

3.    The Copernicus Sentinel-3A satellite measured the temperature at the top of Hurricane Ophelia, range from about –50°C near the eye of the storm to about 15°C at the edges.

1.       4. NASA’s researchers  found evidence of a toxic hybrid ice in a wispy cloud high above the south pole of Saturn’s largest moon, Titan.

This is among the last images the Cassini spacecraft sent to Earth. This is a demonstration of the complex chemistry occurring in Titan’s atmosphere.

1.      5. NASA photographed Puerto Rico from the International Space Station. Sharing the image with his followers on social media, he wrote, "Now we are able to see the beautiful island of Puerto Rico from Space Station."

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6.Here we can see the hot, dense, expanding cloud of debris stripped from two neutron stars just before their collision.. Within this neutron-rich debris, large quantities of some of  heaviest elements were found, including hundreds of Earth masses of gold and platinum.

This represents the light tied to a gravitational-wave event, thanks to two merging neutron stars , located about 130 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Hydra.

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