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Century	Year	Against	Runs Scored	No. of Balls	Boundaries	Sixes
1	1990	England	119 (not out)	189	17	0
2	1991-92	Australia	148 (not out)	215	14	0
3	1991-92	Australia	114	161	16	0
4	1992-93	South Africa	111	270	19	0
5	1992-93	England	165	296	24	1
6	1993-94	Sri Lanka	104 (not out)	163	11	1
7	1993-94	Sri Lanka	142	224	22	0
8	1994-95	West Indies	179	158	12	0
9	1996	England	122	176	19	1
10	1996	England	177	360	26	0
11	1996-97	South Africa	169	254	26	0
12	1997-98	Sri Lanka	143	247	20	0
13	1997-98	Sri Lanka	139	267	16	0
14	1997-98	Sri Lanka	148	244	20	3
15	1997-98	Australia	155 (not out)	191	14	4
16	1997-98	Australia	177	207	29	3
17	1998-99	New Zealand	113	151	13	2
18	1998-99	Pakistan	136	273	18	0
19	1998-99	Sri Lanka	124 (not out)	235	10	1
20	1999-2000	New Zealand	126 (not out)	248	14	0
21	1999-2000	New Zealand	217	343	29	0
22	1999-2000	Australia	116	191	9	1
23	2000-2001	Zimbabwe	122	233	19	0
24	2000-2001	Zimbabwe	201 (not out)	284	27	0
25	2000-2001	Australia	126	230	15	2
26	2001-2002	South Africa	155	184	23	1
27	2001-2002	England	103	197	12	1
28	2001-2002	Zimbabwe	176	316	23	0
29	2001-2002	West Indies	117	260	14	0
30	2002	England	193	330	19	3
31	2002-2003	West Indies	176	298	26	0
32	2003-2004	Australia	241 (not out)	436	33	0
33	2003-2004	Pakistan	194 (not out)	348	21	0
34	2004-2005	Bangladesh	248 (not out)	379	35	0
35	2005-2006	Sri Lanka	109	196	14	1
36	2006-2007	Bangladesh	101	169	9	0
37	2006-2007	Bangladesh	122 (not out)	226	8	1
38	2007-2008	Australia	154 (not out)	243	14	1
39	2007-2008	Australia	153	205	13	3
40	2007-2008	Australia	109	188	12	0
41	2008-2009	England	103 (not out)	196	9	0
42	2008-2009	New Zealand	160	260	26	0
43	2009-2010	Sri Lanka	100 (not out)	211	11	0
44	2009-2010	Bangladesh	105 (not out)	166	11	2
45	2009-2010	Bangladesh	143	182	13	1
46	2009-2010	South Africa	100	179	13	0
47	2009-2010	South Africa	106	206	12	0
48	2010-2011	Sri Lanka	203	347	23	1
49	2010-2011	Australia	214	363	22	2
50	2010-2011	South Africa	100 (not out)	197	12	1

How to make simple Til Ladoos Recipe for Makar Sankranti Festival

तिल्गुल  घ्या, गोड  गोड  बोला! 

You will hear this warm greeting when visiting a Maharashtrian home during the Festival of Makar Sankranti. It literally means "Eat tilgul, speak sweetly!" Tilgul is a sweet which is made up of sesame seeds (called til) and sweetened with jaggery. Small packets of tilgul are often exchanged between families during Makar Sankranti. Find out the reason why here

Tilgul packet

What is Makar Sankranti?
See on the link below for more details of Makar Sankranti Festival Significance and Features:
Makar Sankranti Festival of India

Simple and Easy Til Ladoo Recipe

Ingredients for making Til Ladoos: 2 cups til (sesame seeds); 1 cup peanuts; 2 or 21/2 cups jaggery (called gud).

Til (Sesame Seeds )

Peanuts

Step by Step Method to make Til Ladoos 

Step 1: On a low flame dry roast the sesame seeds (do not put oil). Dry roast means pushing around the til in the pan - don't step away from the gas even for a second, otherwise the seeds will be nicely burned not roasted! Once roasted, keep aside to cool down.

Step 2: Separately dry roast the peanuts and remove the skin after they have cooled down.

Step 3: Using a grater, grate the jaggery. 

Step 4: Put the roasted sesame seeds in a mixer and dry grind to a powder.

Step 5: Put the roasted peanuts in the mixer and also dry grind to a powder.

(It is always best to grind the sesame seeds and the peanuts separately as the peanuts are larger and may require more grinding time than the sesame seeds. If you grind the two together, it is possible that the peanuts will not become as powdery as desired).

Step 6: Now mix the 2 powders of the sesame seeds and peanuts along with the grated jaggery. Grind the combined mixture together in the mixer.
Step 7: Transfer to a bowl and make small balls from the mixture. You can also coat them with a few roasted sesame seeds while making. If you wish, you can slightly grease your palms with a little groundnut oil, but it is not necessary since when grinding the combined mixture it is likely to be a bit sticky with a little oil base to it. 

Voila! Your til ladoos are ready! Just remember to store them in an airtight steel container so that they remain fresh for up to 2 weeks.

Note: Most people generally boil the jaggery in water to make a syrup, then add a little ghee and then add the roasted sesame seeds and peanuts.

Let me know if you found this simple recipe for til ladoos useful!

Tradition Custom of Burning the Old Man Gloom on New Year Eve

What is the tradition of burning the "Old Man"?

This is an old tradition done on December 31st, on which day an effigy made from old clothes is made and set afire, thereby burning to ashes all the troubles and problems of the past 12 months and beginning a new year afresh without any worries or sorrows. People dance and sing in happiness, saying a glad farewell to the effigy known as "Old Man Gloom".
Read this interesting article on Santa Fe's Old Man effigy, known as "Zozobra": Goodbye Old Man Gloom!

Check out the photos of an old man prepared for the ritual burning on December 31st: 

An old man ready for burning, while another headless lies at his feet  one lies at his feet

 

 

 In the above photo, note the toy pistol lying near the feet of the headless effigy - looks like the worries of the old year are going to be shot away....Bang! Bang!....Poof!

A cardboard hold up the old man

In the above photo, note the lemon and chillies tied around the neck - in India, a lemon and chillies are tied and put at doorways of business establishments and new vehicles to ward off trouble and evil. So also, the above "old man" has a lemon and chillies tied around to get rid of its evil influences.

Best New Year Cards Messages SMS Greetings

Send 2011 New Year SMS Wishes from your cell phone and bring a smile to the recipient

 Ring out the old, Ring in the New!  

My Wish for you in 2011

May peace break into your house and may thieves come to steal your debts

May love stick to your face like Vaseline & May laughter assault your lips

May your clothes smell of success like smoking tires and 

May happiness slap you across the face & may your tears be that of joy

 May the problems you had forget your home address!

In simple words….may the next Year be the best year of your life!

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Hope your New Year is

Bright with happiness

Rich with laughter

and Warm with love –

'cause that’s the only kind good enough

For someone as wonderful as YOU!

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May your New Year joys be many,

Your New Year cares be few

And may your luck be good luck

In all you plan to do.

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Wishing you good fortune, good health and success,

And all you may need for complete happiness;

A wonderful new year,

Delightful all through,

A future so rich

In life’s joys for you.

Happy new year!

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A thought and a greeting

And a wish that’s sincere

May the 12 months to come

Make a Happy New Year!

Venues and Entry Passes for New Year Party in Mumbai

2011 New Year Eve party in Mumbai

It's time to welcome the New Year and what better way than to take your sweetheart or family or friends for a 2011 New Year Eve party?! Ring out the old, Ring in the new with a New Year party in one of the popular restaurants and hotels in Mumbai which are locations of New Year Parties in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Remember though: Don't drink and drive. Hire a driver to take you home safely (see details at the end of this article)

Here's a list of Hotels and Restaurants in Mumbai organising New Year parties and the entry passes fees of New Year Parties in Mumbai

Where to Go for New Year Parties in Mumbai

1. New Year Party at Essel World, Gorai

Entry Fee: Rs.990/-

Address: Borivali (West), Mumbai – 91 Maharashtra
Ph: +91-22-28452222, 2530, 2474, 2473 / Fax: +91-22-28452711

Head Office in Mumbai: Continental Building, 135, Dr. Annie Besant road, Worli – 18, Ph: +91-22-24997474.

2. New Year Party at Trattoria Hotel Taj President

Entry Fee: Rs.2,200/-

Address: Hotel Taj President, G D Somani Rd, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai -400005, Maharashtra.

Ph: 022 - 66650808

3. New Year Party at Wink Hotel Taj President

Entry Fee: Rs.5,500/-

Address: Taj President Hotel, G D Somani Rd, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Ph: 022 - 66650808

4. New Year Party at Red Zen, Marriott Hotel

Entry Fee: Rs. 2,000/-

Address: 215 Mathuradas Vasanji Road (Andheri-Kurla Road), Andheri East, Mumbai – 400059, Maharashtra
Ph: 022 - 61369999

5. New Year Party at Valhalla

Entry Fee:Rs. 2,000 – Rs, 3,000/-

Address: Eros Theatre Building, 42 Maharhi Karve Road,, Churchgate, Mumbai-400020 Maharashtra.
Ph: 022 - 67353535

6. New Year Party at Imperial Palace

Entry Fee: Rs.2,500/-

Address: Royal Palms, Goregaon East Mumbai, Maharashtra

Ph: +91 (22) 28716000 / +91 (22) 67133000

7. New Year Party at Hard Rock Café

Entry Fee: Rs.3,500/-

Address: Bdmc Compound, Behind Bombay Dyeing, Pandurang Budhkar Marg, Worli, Maharashtra
Ph: 022 - 66155959

8. New Year Party at Shiro

Entry Fee: Rs.4,500/-

Address: Pandurang Budhkar Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Ph: 022 24383008

9. New Year Party at Tryst

Entry Fee: Rs.4,000/-

Address: Phoenix Mills, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai (next to Gajalee) Maharashtra
Ph: 022 - 66614366 , 66614365 

10. New Year Party at Atrium Lounge

Entry Fee: Rs.2,500/-

Address: Bandra West Band Stand, Mumbai Maharashtra
Ph: 022 - 66681234

11. New Year Party at Pollyesthers

Entry Fee: Rs.3,500/-

Address: Battery St, Apollo Bandar, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Ph: 022 - 22871122

12. New Year Party at Velvet Lounge

Entry Fee: Rs.2,000/-

Address: Lakeside Chalet, # 2&3B, L&T Gate, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400087
Ph: 022 - 66927576

13. New Year Party at Enigma

Entry Fee: Rs.6,900/-

J Address: uhu Beach Juhu Tara Rd, Mumbai, Maharashtra 

Ph: 022 - 66933000

New Year Party for Couples in Mumbai

1. New Year Party at Indulge

Entry Fee: Rs.3,000/-

Address: Palm Beach Road, Sector 14, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai Maharashtra
Ph: 0215 - 27563830

2. New Year Party at Kino 108

Entry Fee: Rs.6,000/-

Address: Veera Desai Junction, JP Road, 7 Bungalows, Andheri (W), Mumbai (Opposite Apna Bazar)

Ph: 9820052222

3. New Year Party at Prive

Entry Fee: Rs.7,000/-

Address: 41/44 Monrepos, Ground Floor, Minoo Desai Road, Formerly Athena Club, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Ph: 022 - 22028700

4. New Year Party at Tetsuma

Entry Fee: Rs.7,000/-

Address: Minoo Desai Rd, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Ph: 022 - 22876578

5. New Year Party at Vie Lounge & Deck

Entry Fee: Rs.7,000/-

Address: 102, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai, Maharashtra
Ph: 022 – 26603003 / 26604884

6. New Year Party at Hype

Entry Fee: Rs.8,000/-

Address: Royal Garden, 4th Floor, Atria Mall, Dr. Annie Beasant Road, (Opp Poonam Chambers), Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Ph: 022 – 24813799 / 67363799 / 9004775777

Once again an important reminder: PLEASE DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE! 

Where to hire a Party Driver in Mumbai to drive you home safely after the New Year party.

Contact: APT Party Drivers

Charges: Services are on offer from 10.00 pm to 2.00 am for Rs.400/- [beyond 2.00 am there is an overtime charge of Rs.50/-per hour]

Office - 3, Anjali Niwas,Vakola Bridge,Demello Compound, behind Dr. Manjrekar Clinic, Santacruz (East),
Mumbai 400055

Proprietor: Mr. Abhay Pednekar

Ph: 022 64482009
Mobile: 9004190255
Mobile: 9004190256

info@aptpartydrivers.com

Click here to make reservations

Please do share your New Party experience in the comments box below. Did it rock? Did you doze off out of sheer boredom? Did you really enjoy it?

How to send Christmas Gifts Online to India

Christmas Gifts Online to Maharashtra & other parts of India

1. Indian Gifts Portal

Website: http://christmas-gifts.indiangiftsportal.com/

* Christmas Hampers

* Christmas Toys

* Christmas Cakes

* Christmas Cookies

* Christmas Chocolates

* Christmas Flowers

* Christmas Jewellery

Contact Information

Indian Gifts Portal
4B Gokhale Marg,
Lucknow - 226001
Uttar Pradesh, India
Ph: +(91)-(522)- 4106443 (India)
Available Between 10:30 AM IST to 7:30 PM IST
(Monday to Saturday)
E-mail: orders@indiangiftsportal.com

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2. Orchids ‘n Roses

Website:  http://www.orchidsnroses.com/christmas.htm

* Christmas Soft Toys

* Christmas Tree, Bells, Candles

* Christmas Cakes

* Christmas Sweets

* Christmas Wine Hampers

* Christmas Chocolates in unusual shapes

Contact Information

Email / Chat:

apexflorist@gmail.com

apexflorist@yahoo.com

apexflorist@hotmail.com

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3. Gift with Love

 Website: http://www.giftwithlove.com/christmas_index.htm

* Christmas Handicrafts, such as framed photographs of Jesus Christ, pen stands with image of Jesus Christ, a cross with diamonds, etc.

* Christmas Trees and Candles

* Christmas Combos, such as Santa toy and plum cake, 1ft. tree with Santa, cake and Xmas bell, etc.

Contact Information

Email: gwlorder@yahoo.com.

For Enquiries and Order Status Call (or SMS) at: + 91 962 0877 748

Important Note: I am not personally endorsing any of the sites mentioned, their gifts' quality or policies. Please check carefully all policies (especially of payment) of online Christmas gifts websites before placing your orders.