A Malaysian appeals court ruled on Monday that only Muslims can use the word "Allah" to refer to god, upholding a government ban on the word being used in a Catholic publication.

The ruling reverses an earlier lower court decision.

"Our common finding that the use of Allah is not an integral part of the Christian faith, so we find no justification for why they insist on using the name or word in their publication," said Justice Mohamed Apandi who read a summary of the more than 100-page ruling.

He said the three-member appellate court panel also noted that allowing non-Muslims to use the word would cause confusion and could jeopardise public safety.

"The welfare of an individual or group, must yield to the interest of society at large," he said.

Annou Xavier, one of the lawyers for the Catholic Church, said he would discuss with his client whether they would appeal in the Federal Court.

The controversy started in 2008 when the government prohibited Catholic publication The Herald from using the word "Allah", and the church filed a court case questioning the order.

On December 31, 2009, the Kuala Lumpur High Court lifted the prohibition, noting that the church had a constitutional right to use the word in its publication on the ground that religions other than Islam can be practiced in peace and harmony.

The High Court decision triggered protests from Muslim groups.

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Zaheer's four wicket haul help India A level series against Windies

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Out-of-favour Zaheer Khan sparked a sensational West Indies A collapse with a three-wicket burst as India A notched up an innings and 54 runs victory over the visitors in the third and final Test to level the three-match series in Hubli on Saturday.
The left-arm seamer bagged four for 59 as West Indies A conceded the match at 242 for nine in their second innings in the 13th over after lunch on the final day at KSCA Stadium.

Wicketkeeper Jahmar Hamilton did not come out to bat due to injury he sustained on Friday while fielding.

The highlight of India's performance was skipper Cheteshwar Pujara's magnificent 306 not out and Gautam Gambhir's 123 which enabled India A to post a mammoth 564 for nine declared in their first innings, thereby ensuring a 296 runs lead.

Put into bat, West Indies A had made 268 all out in their first innings.

Zaheer, who finished the match with five for 92 runs, ran into the lower-order batsmen after lunch today in his fourth spell of the innings, claiming three wickets in a space of his eight deliveries.

The 35-year-old started the spell by first cleaning up a dogged Narasingh Deonaraine with a beatiful ball which pierced the defence of the Guyanese after he had made a fighting 99 runs, which included 13 hits to the fence.

Zaheer ran in hard and castled the wickets of Ashley Nurse (0) and Miguel Cummins in his 17th over to help India A seal the Test and level the series.

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Vanakkam Chennai--- Review

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CAST AND CREW

Production: Udhayanidhi Stalin
Cast: Priya Anand, Rahul Ravindran, Santhanam, Shiva, Urvashi
Direction: Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi
Screenplay: Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi
Story: Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi
Background score: Anirudh Ravichander
Cinematography: Richard M. Nathan

Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi, wife of Udhayanidhi Stalin, has made her directorial debut with 'Vanakkam Chennai'. The movie stars Shiva and Priya Anand in the lead roles. The movie had lot of buzz before its release, thanks to splendid songs from Anirudh.

The movie falls into the romantic comedy category and the running time is exactly 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Amidst plenty of unimpressive comedy films, has this movie impressed the audience?

Plot(story )

Ajay (Shiva), who hails from Theni, comes to Chennai to join in his job. Also, Anjali (Priya Anand), a passionate photographer from London, comes to India for her work. Ajay and Anjali bump into each other due to con man Narayanan (Santhanam), who had rented a house to both of them. Though Ajay and Anjali are at loggerheads with each other initially, they slowly fall for each other. But, Anjali is already engaged to Deepak (Rahul Ravindran). Now, what will Anjali decide? That forms the climax.

Performances

Shiva is at his usual self and relies on his timing sense to make the scenes work. It is enjoyable in certain scenes, but gets too repetitive at some places. For instance, he struggles to deliver in romantic sequences. His dancing skills will definitely leave a smile on your face though. Priya Anand looks uber-cool throughout the film. As a NRI from London, her role is very similar to the one she played in '180′. She walks away with applause from the audience when she expresses her dilemma in choosing between the two male leads.

Santhanam plays a 'Love-guru' kind of role in this film too. Santhanam needs to rediscover himself, so that he does not get tedious. His rhyming one-liners are at times far from likeable. Rahul Ravindran has done a short yet important role. He has done a fair job and also other support actors like Urvasi, Nassar and Black Pandi justify their roles.

Technicalities

Anirudh's music is definitely the most striking aspect of the film. All the songs are hummable and they go well with the mood of the film. The background score mostly reuses the tunes of songs, but does not feel odd.

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Richard M Nathan's camera work is brilliant. The colour tones used are very vibrant and rich. 'Oh Penne Penne' song has some interesting camera angles to watch out for.

TS Suresh's editing is crisp and makes the film fairly engaging. However, the second half could have been slightly trimmed.

Direction – Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi

Debutante Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi has made an earnest attempt to make a romantic family entertainer, sans any crass commercial comedy or songs. The film has elegance written all over it and it has been a while since we witnessed a movie with good visuals. The first half is filled with some hilarious moments, thanks to some chalk and cheese scenes between Shiva and Priya Anand.

The second half drags a little, due to its predictable nature. Certain cliches could have been avoided – a loud aunty character is one example.

Overall, the movie is a relief amidst the mindless comedy entertainers and it is worth watching once for the fun quotient.

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Cricketers pay glowing tributes to Tendulkar

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There was an eerie sense of emptiness even as cricketers, past and present, on Thursday paid rich tributes to Sachin Tendulkar as he decided to call time on his illustrious career after playing in his landmark 200th Test next month.
Tributes poured in from across the cricketing world, complementing the batting legend for giving fans many, many cheerful moments.

"It has left such a big hole to fill in the Indian Test batting line-up. It wouldn't be easy to replace him. See what happened after Laxman, Ganguly and Dravid retired, it would take time for the middle-order to gel," said former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar.

"Number four position in Indian cricket has been with some of the greats. Whoever bats at number four, he is going to be under a lot of pressure and will have to live up to huge expectations," added Gavaskar.

Tendulkar, regarded as the greatest batsman in contemporary cricket, today called it quits from Test cricket after the West Indies series, bringing the curtains down on an extraordinary career spanning a marathon 24 years.

Gavaskar said he was convinced that Tendulkar would achieve greatness when he first saw him bat in the nets.

"It is hard to imagine any player in the history of the game who combines classical technique with raw aggression like the little champion does. There is not a single shot he cannot play," he said.

Another former India captain and Tendulkar's long-time teammate, Sourav Ganguly said the 40-year-old made the right decision by announcing his retirement before the start of the West Indies series.

"It's the right decision and he has done it at the right time. I am very happy that he has done it before the start of the series. I will request the people of this country to come for these Two Test matches, whether in Kolkata or Mumbai, just to show their respect to this great man," said Ganguly.

Mohammad Azharuddin, former captain and a Lok Sabha MP, said Tendulkar's decision wasn't surprising.

"It was coming for sure but I didn't have the clue as to when it was coming. But it's his decision and we must respect it. We should remember his playing career as something that always gave us joy and made us proud," he told PTI.

"I first saw him during a Hyderabad versus Mumbai Ranji match where he batted well. And then saw his daredevilry against Abdul Qadir from the dressing room. A lot of people had talent but what made him different was passion," Azharuddin said.

Asked about his most memorable Tendulkar moment, he said, .

"There are many but obviously the 1996 Cape Town Test match where we both scored centuries. The SA attack had Allan Donald, Shaun Pollock, Brain McMillan and Lance Klusener and we literally thrashed them during a particular period."

Ganguly said India earned the respect of the cricketing world because of the way Tendulkar played against Australia, England and Pakistan overseas.

"India earned the respect after 2000 because of the way he played overseas against Australia, England, Pakistan and other places around the world. He was instrumental in that. For me that is the biggest contribution."

"His innings in Sydney in 2003 was the best. His entire innings of 240 in the final Test in Sydney, not one single cover drive, that shows the ability of the man and his mental strength."

Spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan called it a "bad day" for cricket.

"I think it's a bad day for Indian cricket, world cricket as well. We won't see Sachin any more in the playing kit. He is retiring on his own terms," Muralitharan said.

"Definitely, we always wanted to have Sachin's wicket. Every opposition looks forward to getting him out. Most of the times, he had won the battle. He was such a great player. Difficult to single out any moment," the Sri Lankan added.

Describing Tendulkar as the greatest cricketer the country has produced, former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar said the batting great's decision came as a surprise.

"Sachin is the greatest cricketer India has produced and a fantastic role model for all cricketers with his demeanour on and off the field. He has set almost all the records in all formats and has had one of the greatest careers in the history of the game," said the former chief selector.

"I did not really expect him to retire. I thought he will play all through the year (season). He's chosen to go on a high after the 200th Test," the 116-Test veteran added.

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Almonds – how they can help you lose weight!

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A recent study found that consuming just 1.5 ounces or 43 grams of almonds a day are a great way to keep your hunger pangs in check. The unpretentious nut is extremely low on calories with ten almonds accounting for just 78 calories. Other than that they're packed with useful nutrients like Vitamin E and mono-saturated fat ('good' fat) that gives you a boost without adding any extra pounds. Here are some other health benefits of almonds: 

They are great for diabetics 

Being home to the largest diabetic population in the world, Indians must realise the importance of including almonds in their diet. 'Eating almonds has a positive effect on reducing low density cholesterol (cholesterol which blocks the arteries) and also improves insulin sensitivity; so it does help in pushing diabetes away. It is a healthy source of fibre, protein and calories and has been found to have a positive effect in reducing bad cholesterol and improved insulin sensitivity.' Dr Ritesh Gupta, head of clinical operation at Fortis C-Doc Hospital told IANS. (Read: Almonds can help diabetics: Experts)

They can be a great snack to have before hitting the gym

It doesn't make much sense to do heavy workouts in gym, if you are not going to watch your diet. A handful of almonds is considered a great pre-workout snack as they contain 15 essential nutrients. (Read: Things to eat before hitting the gym)

They are an excellent early morning energy booster

Start your day morning with 10 pieces of almonds (soaked overnight). The almonds are a rich source of antioxidants, proteins and essential fats and help in maintaining cholesterol levels. 

They boost your immunity

A lack of vitamin E can affect the immune system's ability to fight infections. Chew on a handful of almonds which are rich in vitamin E; this will keep your immune system running in smooth order. (Read: Immunity-boosting foods that are available in India and easy on the pocket!) So remember to stock up on almonds the next time you go to the market. 

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iPhone 5C Car Charger For Your Road Journey

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Lots of people can't feel the day time without having coming in contact with their own cell phone possibly with regard to company or even individual reasons. This particular device offers ended up being an essential a part of individuals living these days since it allows online connectivity in between individuals. Whether or not they tend to be near by or even residing in some other part of the world, individuals can certainly get in contact. Because of the well-liked need as well as utilization of cellular devices, lots of add-ons associated all of them happen to be launched towards the marketplace. An automobile charger offers ended up being one of the most useful add-ons obtainable.
Everybody understands the requirement with regard to cellular devices whilst on the highway. It's because of this it's the majority of favored to find the suitable mobile phone add-ons just like a vehicle charger to create normal function as well as journey much more handy.

Vehicle charger
This could energy any kind of gadget such as mobile phones as well as pill models once they go out associated with electric batteries. This really is especially useful in the event of crisis circumstances once the device's electric battery at any time drains which is extremely essential to make contact with individuals who will offer help. The twin vehicle charger may charge 2 devices simultaneously immediately. An excellent item such as this may effectively safeguard any kind of mobile phone through obtaining too hot. This kind of item had been made to instantly cease through working when it's overcharging as well as if you find the danger with regard to reduced voltage.

The majority of chargers is capable of doing in a appropriate price and never exactly how the majority of require 1 from complete pace. You will find fast as well as effective auto chargers available on the market these days that could cost devices practically because fast because walls AIR CONDITIONING adapters.

Mobile phone owner
This particular makes certain that the actual driver's mobile phone is actually safe inside a set area within the automobile. This isn't hard to set up to help you very easily location the telephone about the car windows or even dashboard. You will find cradles that could are chargers too. These kinds start getting when the mobile phone is positioned within the telephone owner. With regard to additional mobile phone cases, customers connect the cable television with regard to getting.

Belt clip
This might appear unneeded for a lot of however it really is very helpful whenever vacationing. This allows you to generate or even proceed effortlessly simultaneously maintaining the actual mobile phone safely mounted on your own belt. This particular cut utilizes the locking element therefore you won't have a problem achieving for that gadget. Whenever you action from the vehicle as well as journey by walking, you don't have to put your own mobile phone cramped within among your own wallets. A few belt videos are made along with vibrating phone notify perform. Even though the actual cellular gadget isn't within "vibrate" setting, the actual belt cut may effectively inform the consumer in the event that you will find inbound phone calls or even communications.

Amplified antenna
This particular highlight helps you to increase cell phone transmission. Whenever nervous concerning inadequate telephone indicators whilst on the go, this may help enhancing telephone wedding reception within locations along with fragile indicators. This gets simpler to type fast as well as obvious telephone marketing communications actually through kilometers as well as kilometers aside.

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SBI gets its first woman chair in 206 years

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SBI gets its first woman chair in 206 years

Arundhati Bhattacharya was on Monday appointed chairperson of State Bank of India (SBI), the first woman to head the country's largest lender in its 207-year history.

The 57-year-old Bhattacharya, the front-runner for the post on account of years of service left, was managing director and chief financial officer of the bank prior to her elevation.

An SBI statement this evening said Bhattacharya assumed charge as the chairperson of the bank on Monday, succeeding Pratip Chaudhuri who retired on September 30.

SBI, which has a chairman/chairperson unlike other Public Sector Banks (PSBs) who have a combined post of CMD, has four MDs. Bhattacharya's elevation leaves one MD post vacant. It also has over a dozen Deputy MDs and over 35 Chief General Managers (CGMs).

Bhattacharya joined SBI as a probationary officer in 1977 and has had stints in areas such as retail, treasury and corporate finance during her 36-year career. She has held various positions including Deputy Managing Director and Corporate Development Officer, Chief General Manager of the Bangalore circle and new businesses and head of its merchant banking arm, SBI Caps, the statement said.

Bhattacharya also played an important role in setting up general insurance, custody services and SBI Macquarie Infrastructure Fund subsidiaries, the statement added. She also had a stint at the bank's New York office as the head of external audit and correspondent relations, SBI said.
Her appointment comes at a time when the government is all set to open the country's first bank dedicated for women, Bhartiya Mahila Bank.

Bhattacharya joins other women heading public sector banks - Allahabad Bank (Shubhalakshmi Panse) and Bank of India (VR Iyer) and private sector banks - Chanda Kochhar of ICICI Bank, Shikha Sharma of Axis Bank and Naina Lal Kidwai of HSBC India. SBI and its five subsidiaries today control over one-fifth of the nation's banking assets and is the 66th largest bank in the world.

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