Michael Ballack

Michael Ballack (born September 26, 1976 in Görlitz, Saxony) is a German footballer. A midfielder, he is the current captain of the German national team, and plays club football for Chelsea in the English Premier League. In all the teams he has played in, he has always possessed the number 13 shirt

Full name Michael Ballack
Date of birth September 26, 1976 (1976-09-26) (age 32)
Place of birth Görlitz, East Germany
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[1]
Playing position Midfielder
Club information
Current club Chelsea
Number 13
Youth clubs
1983–1995 Chemnitz

Years Club App (Gls)*
1995–1997 Chemnitz 15 (0)
1997–1999 Kaiserslautern 46 (4)
1999–2002 Bayer Leverkusen 79 (27)
2002–2006 Bayern Munich 107 (44)
2006– Chelsea 49 (12)
National team2
1996–1998 Germany U-21 19 0(7)
1999– Germany 87 (38)

Diego Maradona

Diego Armando Maradona (born October 30, 1960) is an Argentine ex-football player, regarded by many as the greatest football player of all time. In 2000 Maradona shared the FIFA Player of the Century award with Pelé after finishing first in a FIFA internet poll on the best player of the 20th century. [1][2][3]

Maradona won many trophies with Boca Juniors, FC Barcelona and SSC Napoli over the course of his career. During an international career that included 91 caps and 34 goals, he played in four FIFA World Cup tournaments, leading the Argentina national team to its victory over West Germany in 1986 World Cup, in which he collected the Golden Ball award as the tournament's best player. He scored both goals in the 2-1 victory over England in the quarter-final of the '86 tournament. The first goal was an unpenalized handball known as the "Hand of God", while the second goal was a spectacular 60-metre weave through six England players, commonly referred to as "The Goal of the Century"

He is also considered one of the sport's most controversial figures. Maradona was suspended for 15 months in 1991 after a failed doping test for cocaine in Italy, and then again for ephedrine during the 1994 World Cup in USA.

After retiring from playing on his 37th birthday in 1997,[4] he suffered ill health and weight gain, hardly helped by ongoing cocaine abuse. However, a stomach stapling operation helped control his weight gain. Since overcoming his cocaine addiction, he has become a TV host in Argentin

Pelé

Edison Arantes do Nascimento,[6] KBE (born October 23, 1940 in Três Corações, Brazil), best known by his nickname Pelé, is a Brazilian former football player, rated by many as the greatest footballer of all time. He was given the title of Athlete of the Century by the International Olympic Committee.[7] While his birth certificate shows his first name as Edison (after the American inventor), he prefers to call himself Edson, but it is as Pelé that he has become a sporting legend.

In his native Brazil, Pelé is hailed as a national hero. He is known for his accomplishments and contributions to the game of football,[8] in addition to being officially declared the football ambassador of the world by FIFA and a national treasure by the Brazilian government. He is also acknowledged for his vocal support of policies to improve the social conditions of the poor (when he scored his 1,000th goal he dedicated it to the poor children of Brazil).[9] During his career, he became known as "The King of Football" (O Rei do Futebol), "The King Pelé" (O Rei Pelé) or simply "The King" (O Rei). He is also a member of the American National Soccer Hall of Fame.

Spotted by football star Waldemar de Brito,[10] Pelé began playing for Santos Futebol Clube at 15 and his national team at 16, and won his first World Cup at 17. Despite numerous offers from European clubs, the current economic conditions and Brazilian Football regulations benefited Santos FC, thus enabling them to keep Pelé for almost two decades until his semi-retirement in 1974. Pelé played as an inside forward, striker, and what later became known as the playmaker position. Pelé's technique and natural athleticism have been universally praised; he was renowned for his excellent dribbling and passing, his pace, powerful shot, exceptional heading ability, and prolific goalscoring.

He is the all-time top scorer in the history of the Brazil national football team and is the only footballer to be a part of three World Cup-winning teams. In 1962 he was part of the Brazilian squad but due to an injury suffered in the 2nd match did not play the whole Cup. Officially, just in November 2007 FIFA announced that he would be awarded the 1962 medal retroactively, making him the only player in the world to have three World Cup gold medals.

Since his full retirement in 1977 Pelé has been an ambassador for football and has also undertaken various acting roles and commercial ventures.

India, France ink landmark nuclear deal

India and France [Images] on Tuesday signed a landmark Agreement on development of civil nuclear cooperation, giving a new impetus to cooperation in development of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes as an expression of their strategic partnership.

'N-pact adds new dimension to ties'

The agreement will form the basis of wide-ranging bilateral cooperation from basic and applied research to full civil nuclear cooperation, including reactors, nuclear fuel supply, nuclear safety, radiation and environment protection and nuclear fuel cycle management, officials said.

The two sides also signed a Social Security Agreement and a pact for cooperation in space technology.

The nuclear agreement and the social security pacts were signed after the Summit meeting between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh [Images] and French President Nicholas Sarkozy at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Tuesday.

'India values its nuclear partnership with France, Russia'

The civil nuclear cooperation agreement recognizes that as a reliable source of sustainable and non-polluting energy, it could make a significant contribution to meeting the global challenge of achieving energy security, sustainable development, economic growth and limiting climate change.

As responsible states with advanced nuclear technologies, including in the nuclear fuel cycle, the two countries are interested to promote nuclear energy with the highest standards of safety and security and in accordance with their respective nuclear policies and international obligations.

France backs India's inclusion in G-8

"India and France share common concerns and objectives in the field of non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery including in view of possible linkages to terrorism," the officials said.

Building on their ongoing decades-old cooperation in the fields of fundamental and applied research, and nuclear safety, it was agreed to broaden and boost this partnership.

"Towards this end, a 'Co-operation Agreement between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the French Republic on the Development of Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy' was signed on 30th September 2008," the officials added.

yamank & Rishi Shekhar: Ronaldinho

Ronaldo de Assis Moreira (born March 21, 1980 in Porto Alegre), commonly known as Ronaldinho or Ronaldinho Gaúcho,[2] is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Italian Serie A club A.C. Milan and the Brazil national team.

yamank & Rishi Shekhar: Ronaldinho

Ronaldinho

Ronaldo de Assis Moreira (born March 21, 1980 in Porto Alegre), commonly known as Ronaldinho or Ronaldinho Gaúcho,[2] is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Italian Serie A club A.C. Milan and the Brazil national team.

Ronaldinho, meaning "little Ronaldo," is better known in Brazil by the nickname Ronaldinho Gaúcho, in order to distinguish him from Ronaldo, who was already called "Ronaldinho" in Brazil. Ronaldo simply went by his first name upon his move to Europe, thereby allowing Ronaldinho to drop the "Gaúcho" and remain simply as Ronaldinho.

He has played for Grêmio, Paris Saint-Germain, and FC Barcelona, with whom he won his first Champions League in 2006. Ronaldinho is a two-time winner of the FIFA World Player of the Year, European Footballer of the Year and FIFPro World Player of the Year awards.[3] He became a Spanish citizen in January 2007.[4]


Ronaldinho



Personal information
Full name Ronaldo de Assis Moreira
Date of birth March 21, 1980 (1980-03-21) (age 28)
Place of birth Porto Alegre, Brazil
Height 1.81 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in)
Playing position Attacking midfielder[1]
Club information
Current club A.C. Milan
Number 80
Youth clubs
1997–1998 Grêmio
Senior clubs1
Years Club App (Gls)*
1998–2001
2001–2003
2003–2008
2008– Grêmio
Paris Saint-Germain FC
FC Barcelona
A.C. Milan
035 (14)
055 (17)
145 (70)
001 0(0)
National team2
1999– Brazil 088 (35)
1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only and
correct as of 17:28, 28 July 2008 (UTC).
2 National team caps and goals correct
as of 14 September 2008.
* Appearances (Goals)

United Bank

Headquartered in Calcutta, United Bank of India continues to grow from strength to strength, adding not only to profits but also to Capacities to undertake new business. Total business increased by 19.3% from Rs 31,179 crore to Rs 37,187 crore. The following are some of the major facts of UBI.

Deposit increased to Rs 25,348 crore registering a growth of 11.4%.


During the year, the Bank registered an increase of Rs 3,418 crore in Gross advances from Rs 8,421 crore in March 2004 to Rs 11,839 crore in March 205 recording an all time high growth rate of 40.6%.


Credit-Deposits Ratio (CDR) rose to 46.7% from 37.0% in March 2004.


Operating profit increased to Rs 690 crore during 2004-05 compared to Rs 613 crore in the previous year.


Net profit after making provisions was Rs 300 crore.


The Bank is focusing on lending to agriculture, small scale industries, infrastructure, retail and corporates.


The Bank met the directives of Government of India for doubling the flow of credit to agriculture and its disbursement to agriculture amounted Rs 1066 crore forming 41.5% over the disbursement made in agriculture in the previous year.


Priority sector credit increased from Rs 3534 crore to Rs 4557 crore.


Agricultural credit increased from 1222 crore to Rs 1607 crore.


SSI credit increased from Rs 511 crore to Rs 820 crore.


During the year, retail lending increased from Rs 961 crore to Rs 1808 crore forming 15.3 % of total advances.


The percentage of standard assets increased to 94% in March 2005 compared to 91% in March 2004.


Net NPA ratio dropped to 2.43% from 3.76% in the previous year.


During the year the Bank completed 100% computerization of its 1310 branches.


Bank has successfully participated in the Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system during the year. The facility is now available from 39 branches across the country.


With a view to enlarge the coverage of potential centers, the bank opened 10 branches. Three branches in metropolitan areas were merged. First branch in the State of Sikkim opened.


The Bank continued to maintain its safety net by achieving Capital Adequacy Ratio at 18.16% as against the stipulated norm of 9%.


Staff productivity increased during the year. Business per employee increased to Rs 2.08 crore in March 2005 from Rs 1.69 crore in March 2004.


Business per branch increased from Rs 23.9 crore to Rs 28.4 crore.
United Bank Of India Performance During 2004-05

Sl. No.
As on 31.3.04 % growth (Y.O.Y.) As on 31.3.05 % growth (Y.O.Y)
1 Total Business 31179 7.8 37187 19.3
2 Deposits 22758 8.2 25348 11.4
3 Advances 8421 6.7 11839 40.6
4 C.D. Ratio(%) 37 - 46.7 -
5 Investment 13983 9.9 14573 4.2
6 Priority Sector Cr. 3534 23.8 4557 29

-Agriculture 1222 1.2 1607 31.5

-SSI Credit 511 -2.5 820 60.5

-Others 1801 60.5 2130 18.3
7 Retail Credit under spl. Schemes 961 58.8 1808 88.1
8 Gross NPA 764 - 726 -
9 Net NPA 299 - 277 -
10 Gross NPA Ratio





-% to Gross Advance 9.07 - 6.14 -

-% to Total ssets 3.41 - 2.75 -
11 Net NPA Ratio





-% to Net Advance 3.75' - 2.43 -

-% to Total Assets 1.36 - 1.07 -
12 CRAR 17.04 - 18.16 -

-Tier I 15.04 - 14.15 -

-Tier II 2 - 4.01 -
13 Total lncome 2578 1.2 2612 1.3
14 Total Expenditure 1965 -1.3 1922 -2.2
15 Operating Profit 613 10.2 690 12.6
16 Provisions/Contingencies 298 18.7 390 30.9
17 Net Profit 315 3.3 300 -4.7
18 Spread (Int. Income Int. Expenditure) 781 8.5 915 17.2
19 Total no. of Branches 1303 - 1310 -
20 No. of employees. 17887 - 17493 -
21 Business per employee 1.69 - 2.08 -
22 Return on Asset 1.25 - 1.04 -
23 Operating profit as % to I average working funds. 2.49 - 2.56 -

United Bank of India Head Office
United Bank Of India
Street 16, Old Court House Street,
Kolkata City
Kolkata
Zip 700 001
State West Bengal
Country India
Phone 248-7470 Fax 248-0897

United Bank Of India Website
www.unitedbankofindia.com
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Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal (pronounced /tɑdʒ mə'hɑl/ or pronounced /tɑʒ mə'hɑl/; Hindi: ताज महल; Persian/Urdu: تاج محل) , is a mausoleum located in Agra, India, that was built under Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

The Taj Mahal (also "the Taj") is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian, Turkish, Indian, and Islamic architectural styles. In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was cited as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage."

While the white domed marble and tile mausoleum is most familiar, Taj Mahal is an integrated symmetric complex of structures that was completed around 1648. Ustad Ahmad Lahauri is generally considered to be the principal designer of the Taj Mahal.


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Miss universe 2008

Miss Venezuela becomes the Queen of Miss Universe 2008
14/07/2008

The noble award of Miss Universe 2008 goes to Miss Venezuela Dayana Mendoza - the girl with modern beauty, dynamic and confident characteristics
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Morning Monday, the entire world gets a new Queen of Miss Universe 2008
13/07/2008

The rehearsal coronation program of Miss Universe 2008 was taken place at the Crown Convention Center - Diamond Bay, Khanh Hoa province in the evening of July 13th.

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List of the 100 wealthiest people

Laxmi Mittal
This list of the 100 wealthiest people is a list of the world's 100 wealthiest people as of February 11, 2008, based on each person's total net worth. The total net worth is an estimate measured in United States dollars, based on the closing stock prices of the stock exchanges on which each person's company is listed, and exchange rates on February 11, 2008. Stock prices are defined as shares of ownership in a corporation, and exchange rates are defined as how much one currency is worth in terms of another. This list only represents each person's valuation on a single day due to daily fluctuations among exchange rates and stock valuations. The list does not include heads of state whose wealth is tied to their position (see list of heads of government and state by net worth).

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