A batsman of imagery and imagination. The youngest among India’s retreating golden generation of middle-order batsmen, he (VVS Laxman) could leave cricket without any monumental record. It does not matter. His will never be a career in numbers, anyway. He has always been a batsman of imagery and imagination. VVS Laxman’s records may easily be overtaken, but they cannot be replicated.
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Thoughts on Flash. Steve Jobs letter on why they do not allow Flash on iPhones, iPods and iPads.
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Button wins Melbourne thriller
Jenson Button won the thrilling Australian Grand Prix ahead of Robert Kubica and Felipe Massa. Button made an early gamble to opt for dry tyres on a damp track which turned out to be a decisive moment of his first win for Mclaren. Alonso came 4th after dropping to 22nd on first lap. Michael Schumacher managed to grab the last point on the last lap.
Vettel grabbed pole position for tomorrows Australian Grand Prix. Mark Webber came 2nd giving Red Bull racing its first ever front row. Alonso took 3rd place while Michael Schumacher came 7th.
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Alonso leads Ferrari one two in Bahrain. Alonso wins the Bahrain Grand Prix on his debut for Ferrari while Massa settled for second place after temperature problems in his cockpit. Michael Schumacher came home 6th on his return to F1
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As with all success, India must celebrate the moment and move on. It’s more difficult to stay at the top than to get there.
Australian Grand Prix posts another $40 million loss in 2009. The 2008 Grand Prix also suffered a record $40 million loss, funded by the Victorian Government.
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Obama wins The Nobel Peace Prize for 2009. The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009 is to be awarded to President Barack Obama for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.
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Ferrari.com pit stop
Ferrari.com pit stop
2009 Formula One season in The Big Picture. Collection of photographs from the most recent three races (4 rounds so far of a scheduled 17) of the 2009 Formula One World Championship season.
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