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PRECIOUS KASHMIR HEALTH 5 common causes of a bloated belly Here are five common causes of a bloated belly. The reasons could be trivial but it’s better to get a check-up. You’re not pregnant and you haven’t gained weight, but your jeans are straining at the waist. What’s going on? Irritable bowel syndrome Could be the cause if: You’ve been bloated on and off for a long time and have also experienced symptoms including pain, constipation and/or bouts of diarrhoea. A common bowel condition, IBS is a functional disorder which means there’s nothing wrong with the structure of the bowel itself, but the way the gut works is abnormal. Peter Whorwell, professor of medicine and gastroenterology at the University of Manchester, says, “We think the gut is over-sensitive in IBS sufferers so it’s normal processes which cause the symptoms.” Bloating is one of the most disruptive side-effects FROM FRONT PAGE..................... Gunmen........ of IBS. Some women go up a couple of dress sizes and even need different clothes depending on whether or not they are bloated. For many, it tends to worsen towards the evening, so it can disrupt your social life. There’s no cure for IBS, but you can manage the symptoms. “Cutting out cereal fibre eases symptoms by between 30% and 40% in the majority of sufferers,” says Professor Whorwell. This means avoiding wholemeal bread, oats, muesli, digestive biscuits, cereal bars and all breakfast cereals other than rice krispies. But white bread, cakes, cream crackers and most biscuits are fine. Try doing this for three months to see if it helps. Probiotics may also ease symptoms. Try yoghurts, as the probiotic strain they contain has been shown to help IBS. Doctors can prescribe medication such as anti-spasmodics, laxatives and reports said the terrorists are between 18 and 25 years old. University Chancellor Dr Fazal Rahim said there are over 3,000 students present inside the university along with an additional 600 guests who are present for a poetic symposium to mark the death anniversary of Khudai Khidmatgar Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan alias Baacha Khan who died on January 20, 1988. The terrorists barged into the university where the event was being attended by a large number of students. Rahim said four guards of university and one policeman were killed in attack. Geo TV reported that Professor Hamid Hussain of chemistry department was also among dead. "A teacher of the varsity after evacuation said Chairman Chemistry Department Hamid has been martyred by the firing of the militants," it said, adding the terrorists barged into Hamid's room and fired at his head, killing him instantly. The Taliban militants massacred over 150 people, mostly students, in an attack on an army-run school in Peshawar in December, 2014. Pakistan Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif among other leaders have strongly condemned attack on Bacha Khan University that claimed twenty lives, Dunya News reported Wednesday. In a statement issued, the Sharif condemned the terror attack. PM Nawaz has vowed to cripple terror network and eliminate extremism from the country. In a message posted on Twitter, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has denounced the attack in Pakistan’s university. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan has also condemned the attack. The opposition party chief is about to leave for Charsadda to visit the attack site and review the ongoing operation. Mehbooba....... anti-diarrhoeals. “There’s no problem taking laxatives and anti-diarrhoeals in the long term if you have IBS,” adds Professor Whorwell. Flatulence Could be the cause if: You are passing a lot of wind, but don’t notice any other symptoms. We all experience flatulence from time to time — it’s perfectly normal to do so up to 15 times a day — and sometimes you may not even notice that you are doing it. While there’s no medical definition of excessive flatulence, if it’s bothering you and makes life awkward or feels uncomfortable, there are steps you can take to reduce it. Try cutting down on foods that are high in non-absorbable carbs. Common culprits include beans and pulses, broccoli, cabbage, prunes and apples, and foods containing the sugar substitute sorbitol. These tend to be digested very slowly and can release How to prevent and treat cold & cough As the temperatures drop, more and more people have been falling prey to common ailments such as chest congestion, cough and cold. We have all been hearing of colleagues, friends and family calling in sick to work, mostly due to these ailments, which might seem small but have a huge and detrimental effect on one’s work and personal life due to loss of productive work hours. “While there are numerous remedies and solutions available to treat chest congestion, this alarming statistic forces us to think about why it affects such a large number of our population. We are exposed to a number of viruses all day long, but some people seem more susceptible to catching colds or the flu than others,” says Dr. Sanjeev Mehta, Chest Physician, Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai. One can easily prevent this condition from recurring and having a detrimental effect on our day to day lives and overall productivity by keeping the following easy tips in mind. Step #1 to fight cold & cough Deciding on a ‘Suppressant’ or an ‘Expectorant’ The first and foremost step towards finding a solution is to identify the kind of cough you have and treat it with the right kind of cough syrup. There are two kinds of cough: ‘dry’ or non-productive cough and ‘wet’ or productive cough. While a ‘wet’ or productive cough is a condition where one produces phlegm while coughing, a ‘dry’ cough sees no such production. Different types of cough syrups are required to treat the different symptoms of these ailments. One suffering from a dry cough requires a suppressant that will curb the urge to cough, while an expectorant that helps in thinning, loosening and expelling the mucus accumulated in the lungs helps relieve a wet cough. Step #2 to fight cold & cough Eat spicy and warm foods Foods such as chili, ginger, jalapeno, garlic and black pepper that are spicy may help if you are suffering from a bad case of chest congestion. These food items help in thinning the mucus and making it easier to breathe. Consuming food at a high temperature also helps as the heat kills the harmful bacteria that can aggravate the condition. Step #3 to fight cold & cough Steam inhalation This is one of the easiest and best home remedies to supplement your medication and beat chest congestion. It is advised to heat water in a bowl and add any vaporizer or eucalyptus oil. Vaporized steam also helps in thinning and loosening of the solidifying mucus and makes it easier to breath, giving immediate relief. Step #4 to fight cold & cough Fruits, vegetables and juices Consuming food products rich in vitamins and minerals such as vegetables and fruits help boost immunity levels. Juices as well as warm liquids are also advised during sickness as they are high in essential vitamins and help in flushing out toxins from the body.Step #5 to fight cold & cough Milk and turmeric While turmeric is well known for its medicinal properties, milk is equivalent to a complete meal owing to the high nutrients it contains. Taking a warm glass of milk with a spoon full of turmeric powder two to three times a day helps in fighting the bacterial growth caused by cough and chest congestion as well as in loosening phlegm. Step #6 to fight cold & cough Regular exercise Maintaining a moderate and consistent exercise regime goes a long way in helping one stay physically fit and increasing immunity levels, and gives a temporary boost in the production of the cells that attack bacteria, helping one avoid illnesses and maintaining overall good health. people and the Government of Pakistan in their resolve to fight the menace of terrorism and condemn use of violence under any circumstance,” she said and added that the atrocity of this proportion should outrage the feelings of every human being. Mehbooba said the attack on a school in Peshawar, Pakistan in December 2014 and the recent attack on an airbase in Pathankote area of Punjab are a grim reminder of how the terrorists are trying to destabilize the region by shedding the blood of innocents. She said such gruesome and heinous attacks only reiterate the inevitability of greater cooperation between India and Pakistan to eliminate the scourge of terrorism from the region. Pulwama........ which was retaliated. “During the ensuing encounter, more than 50 civilians who had got entrapped due to cross firing in a nearby mosque were rescued safely by the Pulwama police. In the gun battle, one dreaded militant of HM outfit got killed who was later identified as Shariq Ahmed Bhat of Brow Bandana, Awantipora. “During the operation, a large number of protesters came towards operation site and pelted stones on the security forces. Security forces exercised maximum restraint and 17 security force personnel got injured - including Nazir Ahmed Ganai, DySP of 18 Bn. IRP who sustained multiple fractures in his leg. A police vehicle was also set ablaze by the protesters. During the uncontrolled protests, three protesters got firearm injuries, out of which, one Parvaiz Ahmed Guroo resident of Naina later succumbed to his injuries. The condition of other two rioters is said to be stable. Case FIR No. 10/16 and 11/16 stand registered in PS Pulwama and investigation is on.” (CNS) Guv........ legal framework is suitably modified to enable effective investigations in terror cases. "The existing Schedule to the NIA Act also requires to be reviewed for enlarging the list of offences to particularly cover those under the Ranbir Penal Code, Arms Act, NDPS Act, Explosive Substances Act and Cyber Terrorism offences, among others," he said. Inclusion of Ranbir Penal Code, which is a substitute to Indian Penal Code(IPC) in Jammu and Kashmir, means that National Investigation Agency (NIA) can take over any case registered under anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act as well as RPC. Under the NIA Act, which came into force after the 2008 Mumbai attack, the agency can take over any case related to terror suo-motu except for Jammu and Kashmir where it requires permission of the state government before taking up the investigation. Both PDP and NC have been opposing giving sweeping powers to NIA to take suo motu cognisance of terror-related cases in the state. PDP leader Nayeem Akther said that his party requires time to study the statement of the Governor and that it will come out with its response later while NC spokesman said that the party will not support any such move. "The Governor should leave such decision to be taken by a small amounts of sulphur gas while they pass through the gut. Nutrition consultant Ian Marber says, “Eat food slowly and remember to chew. Without chewing, food is more likely to pass into the gut partially broken down and there’s a higher chance it will ferment and produce gas.” Be aware that occasionally, an underlying health condition — including those that are listed here — could also be causing flatulence. Coeliac disease Could be the cause if: You often feel tired; you’ve lost weight for no apparent reason; you are suffering from abdominal pain. Coeliac disease is an adverse reaction to gluten, which is found in wheat, barley, rye and all foods containing them — everything from pasta and bread to pies and some gravies and sauces. It is an auto-immune condition where the body mistakes substances in the gluten for a threat and attacks them, leading to damage to the surface of the small bowel, which then affects your ability to absorb nutrients from food. It used to be mainly diagnosed in children, but it’s now known that people can go undiagnosed into middle age. If you have these symptoms, see your doctor and ask to have a blood test for coeliac disease. National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence guidelines state that anyone with bloating and other IBS-type symptoms should be tested for it. If you’re diagnosed, you’ll feel better once you start avoiding all foods containing gluten. Ovarian cancer Could be the cause if: Bloating is persistent and you have other symptoms such as a perpetual feeling of fullness and abdominal pain. The symptoms of ovarian cancer tend to be quite vague, which is often why it’s diagnosed popularly elected government," the spokesman said. CPM leader and MLA Mohammed Yusuf Tarigami saw the statement as a move to encroach upon the autonomy of the state. "This is an attempt to encroach on whatever autonomy is left," Tarigami said. Youth........ late when it’s harder to treat. So it’s important to be aware of potential signs. Cancer expert Annwen Jones says, “Key symptoms are bloating that is persistent rather than coming and going and increased abdominal size. Look out for persistent and frequent abdominal pain, difficulty eating and urinary symptoms.” Hormonal fluctuations Could be the cause if: You are premenstrual or in the early stages of pregnancy. During pregnancy, and just before your period, levels of the hormone progesterone are raised. This can slow down gut mobility or movement, which means food passes more slowly through the body, leading to bloating and possibly constipation. But you can beat the bloat. Exercise can help improve gut mobility and walking for 30 minutes a day could be enough to make the difference. Also, drink plenty of fluids and eat lots of fruit, vegetables and whole grains to avoid constipation. Type more to cut-down blood pressure! If you are often nabbed by your parents for text messaging, then you must make them read this article as a new study has revealed that typing could help reduce blood pressure. Researchers from have found that the high blood pressure is a common condition that can be managed successfully with tablets. To prove the research, health workers used mobile phones linked to blood pressure measuring devices to collect health information about patients and text messaging was managed automatically using an affordable calculating system. Professor Lionel Tarassenko from the reseacrh team said that there was a great potential for mobile phone technology to help with the management of chronic diseases world-wide through automated messaging to the right person at the right time. He added, through this study, that they have demonstrated that how this could be done in an area where large numbers of people are at risk because of uncontrolled blood pressure. www.preciouskashmir.com Srinagar | Thursday 21.01.2016 36 Antidepressants easily available Indian American psychiatrist Dr Nagareddy Narendra Kumar Reddy may have been dubbed ‘Dr Death’ for allegedly prescribing overdose of benzodiazepines to his patients in USA, but back home several anti-depressant drugs are easily available off the shelf. Senior psychiatrists point out that benzodiazepines, which are prescribed for depression, sleeplessness, schizophrenia and other mental health conditions, are largely abused by unscrupulous elements in AP and Telangana. As these drugs are freely available despite stringent prescription norms, many patients end up consuming higher doses leading to addiction. There have been several instances of people popping up an overdose of benzodiazepines to commit suicide. Dr Narendra, who graduated from Kurnool Medical College in 1981, has been charged with prescribing an overdose of opiates and benzodiazepines. Though the drug control authorities in AP and Telangana succeeded in restricting the availability of opiates to the general public, they could not restrict the sale of benzodiazepines. “Opiates should be prescribed only by cancer specialists. Psychiatrists are barred from giving opiates to their patients. A prescription for benzodiazepines is valid only for the number of days a psychiatrist recommends the drug use. For instance, if a psychiatrist prescribes an anti-depressant drug for 14 days, the prescription expires once the medicine is issued to the patient or on the 15th day, whichever is earlier. The same prescription cannot be used to buy medicines again.The patient needs to bring a new prescription next time. But this rule is not followed properly ,” says psychiatrist Dr Minhaz Nasirabadi.Psychiatrists caution that benzodiazepines and other anti-depressants should not be used for a long time as they cause physical and psychological dependence. If the drug is stopped abruptly, it leads to what is called withdrawal symptoms, which are difficult to manage. The Maharashtra government recently introduced a system to curb repeat sale of anti-depressants to people. treated many young patients who developed depression after the uprisings. “Young men have a continuous fear of getting arrested again,” he said, adding that long-term incarceration has been linked to post-traumatic stress disorder. “We have younger people coming to seek help. We have an epidemic of mental health problems, particularly depression.” Hussain then compared the way cholera used to hit Kashmir every year to the way depression now affects the region. In 2009, a study on the relationship between conflict and depression in Kashmir found that the prevalence of depression in the region is over 55 percent. The decline in psychological health has led to an increase in substance use and suicide in Kashmir. Over the years, the number of patients seeking help at the Srinagar facility, the only psychiatric hospital in the region, has increased rapidly. According to doctors, around 1,700 patients visited the hospital in 1989, compared to more than 100,000 last year. Private clinics and district hospital centers have also opened to accommodate patients. In 2009, a study on the relationship between conflict and depression in Kashmir commissioned by the Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences in Srinagar found that the prevalence of depression in the region is over 55 percent. Moreover, it found that people in rural areas, women and young people were particularly affected. There are many causes of mental illness, Hussain says, but ongoing political conflict is a major one. “It was thought to be an illness of middle-aged people but now large numbers of people are between 18 and 35 years old.” Mental illness carries a social stigma in Kashmir, and researchers say it has not been easy for young people to see psychiatrists. According to Hussain, there are many people in Kashmir in need of mental health services who have never been treated. “In our society, people don’t talk about depression. They don’t detect depression. People never go to psychiatrists.” The lack of awareness has likely resulted in fewer medical consultations, though government and community organizations, such as Action Aid India in Kashmir, have held campaigns to promote mental health treatment. Since 2003, Action Aid India has worked in roughly 100 villages a year, distributing pamphlets, conducting workshops and organizing medical camps. To reduce stigma around mental health problems, Action Aid India also started a campaign in which they write descriptions of the symptoms of the depression on public walls. In the village of Lelhar 19 miles south of Srinagar, a painter was at work on a large banner that would read, “Symptoms of depression include sadness, anger, excessive sweating, sleeplessness, nightmares, loss of interest and low appetite.” Beyond awareness, there are other problems. Project manager Tanveer Ahmad Dar says mental health issues are often chronic and require continuous follow-ups. This, he says, can be expensive: “Costs incurred in treatment are very high.” Zeba lives in Lelhar in a mall mud-brick house. Last August, her 22-year-old son, Lateef was shot several times in the lower back during a protest. One bullet was removed and another is still lodged in his spine. He is now unable to work, and his mother has also suffered as a result of his injury. “I have depression and can’t sleep,” says Zeba, who describes her typical mood as agitated, restless, hyperconscious and worried. Each day she smokes around four and a half pounds of dry tobacco for relief. A few weeks ago, she burned all her medical prescriptions. Since the uprisings, Hussain, the psychiatrist in Srinagar, has treated many families like Zeba’s. “Families are drifting because of mental illness,” he said, adding that rising anger has been an “indirect effect” of these dynamics. As the political conflict continues, the need for mental health services will as well. In Kashmir, Dar says, recurring traumatic events keep people trapped in a cycle. Until the environment changes, he says, the “mental health situation in Kashmir will not improve. With one person, the whole family is affected.” (Al-Jazeera) Delhi........ for severely damaged Kacha house and Rs 20,000 for partially damaged Pucca house and Rs 10,000 for partially damaged Kacha house. In this way, the assistance under all the three categories of damaged houses would be much more than the same provided earlier,” the report said. NC........ PDP has said Mehbooba is in the process of reviewing the implementation of the 'Agenda of Alliance' during the 10-monthrule of PDP-BJP government headed by her father and a decision would be taken in due course. PDP has said it was "highly unlikely" that it would form the next government with BJP till "we receive concrete assurances on key issues flagged by our party leader Naeem Akhtar last week".
7 SRINAGAR, THURSDAY 21.01.2016 S P O R T S HIL: Warriors get off to winning start CHANDIGARH: Australian striker Jake Whetton powered Punjab Warriors past defending champions Ranchi Rays 2-0 in their opening game of the Hockey India League, here at the Sector 42 Hockey Stadium on Tuesday. The win was sweet revenge for the Warriors, who had lost to the same opponents in the final of the 2015 edition. The Warriors were aggressive from the outset and made most of a quick counter-attack. Sardar Singh was the lynchpin of the offensive move and Whetton the finisher. In the second minute of the match that Sardar took The trio of centre-half Sardar, striker Whetton and halfback SV Sunil combined well and were a constant threat for Rays as it seemed that the Punjab team would increase their advantage any time soon. control of a loose ball on the right, and weaved past a couple of defenders, before sending a through ball to an alert Whetton for an opportunistic strike. The Aussie dodged an on-rushing Rays goalkeeper Tyler Lovell and slotted home with a grasping drive. To encourage more field goals and attacking hockey, one field goal is counted as two in this edition of the HIL. So the Whetton strike meant the Warriors were up 2-0 pretty early in the contest. The trio of centre-half Sardar, striker Whetton and halfback SV Sunil combined well and were a constant threat for Rays as it seemed that the Punjab team would increase their advantage any time soon. Rays too had their share of chances but made a meal of most of them. Last year’s highest goal-scorer Ashley Jackson shot one wide past the goalpost when he had the goalkeeper at his mercy, just before the half-time. After the match, Jake Whetton - the lone goalscorer of the contest - applauded the defensive performance of his team. “It was good that Sardar provided the ball in time (to me) and I was there at the right place for the goal,” Whetton reflected. 4th ODI: India implode after Dhawan, Kohli tons HIGHLIGHTS • India have relinquished their No. 2 spot in ODI rankings • In one of their most dramatic collapses, India lost nine wickets for 46 runs • Kane Richardson was named Man of the Match for his career-best 5 for 68 HIGHLIGHTS • Rafael Nadal comes close to Federer’s tally with 14 Grand Slam trophies. • It was one of the worst ever Grand Slam performances for Nadal and has not won a major title since the 2014 French Open. • Djokovic, 28, stands tall in Federer’s quest to win his 18th major title. Roger Federer is a record 17-time Grand Slam winner, a fact that tennis fans across the globe won’t need to be reminded of. Equally, it will be well known that Federer hasn’t added to his tally since 2012. Whether or not the Swiss genius is able to win an 18th title at the age of 34 remains to be seen, but at the moment his chances look good. The World No. 5 Rafael Nadal comes close to Federer’s tally with 14 Grand Slam trophies CANBERRA: For the third time in the series, the team batting first scored a total in excess of 300. But for the first time, it was India chasing the runs, and as it turned out, they couldn’t do it. Powered by centuries from Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan, India seemed to be on course to register their first win over Australia in seven matches, but all that was to change courtesy one of their most dramatic collapses in recent memory. Chasing a daunting 349, India did the initial bit well. Kohli raced to his second century of the series, and he and Dhawan were involved in a massive 212-run stand that threw the inexperienced Australian bowling off-guard. But from there unfolded a collapse, which saw India lost nine wickets for 46 runs. In the end, Australia’s lion-hearted effort prevailed and India had to relinquish not just the match, but also their No. 2 ODI ranking. From 277/1, Australia bowled them out for 323 and script one of their most memorable wins. Leading the collapse was Kane Richardson, who finished with his career-best figures of 5/68. For those familiar with India’s long list of abroad collapses, this one probably stands in the top five. For a moment, it all seemed too easy. But Australia ensured they made India work for every single run. The effort paid off, and the hosts made it 4-0 rather comprehensively in the end. Aaron Finch’s century and a late blitz from Glenn Maxwell helped Australia post the highest total of the series. India were aware that they could be without Ajinkya Rahane, who required four stitches on his right hand after injuring himself while fielding. Out walked Dhawan and Rohit Sharma, and they laid waste to Steven Smith’s move of having Nathan Lyon open the bowling for Australia as he went for 23 in his first two overs. Chasing 349 meant that India were needed to put up their best start in a long time. The last time they chased a big total was against South Africa in Mumbai. There, Rohit perished early and it opened the floodgates. Here though, Rohit and Shikhar got rid of their inhibitions as India motored along. They posted India’s first 50-plus stand for the opening wicket after 10 innings. Rohit’s timing was clinical and his pulls, exquisite. He looked on course for a third century of this series, before he gloved one to the wicketkeeper down the leg side off Richardson. The over had already fetched India 16 runs - Rohit caressing two sixes and a four - and at the other end was Shikhar, batting like a breeze. The last time India had successfully chased over 350 against Australia, he had scored 95. This time India needed more of him. Having survived a couple of half-chances early in the innings, the strokes started to unleash. His cuts and drives well-timed, and aerial shots executed with precision. His flying uppercut over point off John Hastings reminded of the World Cup match between South Africa and West Indies where a similar stroke from Rilee Rossouw etched itself in the minds of many. Kohli and James Faulkner were at it again, and he once again had the better of the allrounder with four boundaries in two overs, and a gigantic six later on. With Kohli, master of India’s chase - his average touching 63 with 14 centuries batting second - looking determined as ever, India seemed assured of achieving the Kohli has same aura as Tendulkar: Brett Lee HIGHLIGHTS • Kohli notched up his second successive hundred, a 92-ball 106-run innings studded with 11 fours and a six. • “Hats off to Virat Kohli. He is a legend. He has been in terrific form,” Brett Lee said. • Kohli equalled Tendulkar’s record of most centuries while chasing - 15 in all. CANBERRA: Australian pace legend Brett Lee on Wednesday heaped accolades on Virat Kohli, describing the swashbuckling Indian batsman as a legend whose aura is comparable to the iconic Sachin Tendulkar. Kohli notched up his second successive hundred, a 92-ball 106-run innings studded with 11 fours and a six, in the fourth and penultimate ODI against Australia and Lee doffed his hat to the Indian Test captain. “Hats off to Virat Kohli. He is a legend. He has been in terrific form. Where do you bowl to the great man, it is almost like Sachin Tendulkar when he used to come out to bat. He had that presence and Kohli too has that aura but his failure to surpass the quarter-finals at any of the four majors last year, coupled with his first-round loss at the Australian Open against compatriot Fernando Verdasco, casts serious doubts about the Spaniard’s ability to get near Federer’s record. It was one of the worst ever Grand Slam performances for Nadal, who also lost in the 2013 Wimbledon first round and has not won a major title since the 2014 French Open. When Federer won his last title at Wimbledon 2012 by defeating Britain’s Andy Murray, Nadal was going strong with 11 titles. But since then, injuries have limited his achievements to just three titles. In the same time, the World No. 1 Novak Djokovic - owner of ten Grand Slam titles - has added five major crowns and is the obvious contender in the current circuit to either match or break target. They were touching 200 at the 25-over mark. Dhawan and Kohli matched each other shot for shot reaching their respective centuries at better than a run-a-ball. Dhawan reached 3000 ODI runs before slashing to point, and 2016 Toyota Racing Series: Daruvala takes first Formula car win Jehan Daruvala, from Sahara Force India Academy, took his first Formula car victory in the Toyota Racing Series last weekend. He won the Lady Wigram Trophy after he won Race 3 at the Ruapuna Park circuit in New Zealand. However, the race weekend didn’t start with as many smiles for Daruvala. With a slow practice run and some electrical issues with his car, Jehan went into Qualifying 1 and managed to finish eighth. The second session was even worse as Jehan decided to stay on wet tyres on a quickly drying track. While he did manage to set the fastest time when the track was still damp, he was pushed all the way back when it dried, to finally qualify fifteenth. The first race of the weekend saw Jehan have a fairly good race as he made his way up to finish eighth. Race 2, which started on a reverse grid, saw Jehan on pole. But with around him,” Lee told ‘bcci.tv’. “...once he gets going it is very difficult to get him out. He has got aggression and control of course, the guy is in terrific form,” said the former pacer on a day when Kohli equalled Tendulkar’s record of most centuries while chasing - 15 in all.India have already lost the fivematch series and Lee said Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s men need to fight back. “I think India played particularly well to score 300, two times then getting close and then getting run down by Australia. quite a horrendous start, he was pushed back eight places. Things didn’t get any better as he was rear-ended under a yellow flag that sent him further back to sixteenth. However, he did manage to get to thirteenth before the chequered flag. Race 3 started under damp conditions, with all the drivers on slicks. By the time Jehan gained a few positions, the drizzle had gotten worse, and his team mate Pedro Piquet pitted to swap his slicks for wet tyres. Seeing Piquet’s lap times improve, the team called Jehan in for a tyre swap as well. By the time he was Dhoni takes responsibility for failed chase HIGHLIGHTS • Chasing 349, India were sailing along at 277/1 before they lost nine wickets for 46 runs. • "I'm disappointed. This was one game we should have batted much better. I'll take responsibility," Dhoni said. • Steven Smith gave full credit to Kane Richardson and his team's never-say-die attitude. CANBERRA: Taking full responsibility for the inexplicable collapse against Australia in the fourth cricket ODI, Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said he should have steered the team home after fluent centuries from Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli.Chasing 349 for a win at the Manuka Oval, the visitors were sailing along at 277 for one before they lost nine wickets for 46 runs to nosedive to 323 all out in 49.2 overs. Losing the match by 25 runs, India trail the five-match series 0-4 and Dhoni was expectedly disappointed."I am not angry, I'm disappointed. This was one game we should have batted much better. I'll take responsibility, I should have carried on but I got out...There was a bit of pressure on the youngsters. International cricket is all about pressure, you think about the right shot. You realise you have to take a bit more time and take the game slightly to the end," Dhoni said in the post-match presentation. out of the pit lane, race leader Lando Norris had lapped him. With wet tyres on, Jehan was back in the game, as he first got past Norris and then continued to overtake the others. Jehan Daruvala Toyota Formula Racing Series (1) Jehan’s chance to shine came when the Safety Car was deployed and all the drivers were bunched up. As the Safety Car went back into the pit lane, Jehan immediately got back to business as he made his way up from seventh to first within a lap. The race was stopped when the Safety Car was sent out again, with Jehan in first place. “My first two races were not ideal. Race 3 was really enjoyable. I really have to thank the team for making the right decision of putting me onto wet tyres at the right time. The Safety Car helped me close in the gap and from then on I just had to make sure I made no mistake. it was from there that India disintegrated. MS Dhoni perished after balls to a faint nick to the keeper, followed by the wicket of Kohli two overs later. The pressure mounting was too much for the inexperienced Rishi Dhawan and Gurkeerat Mann. Djokovic given third set fright by French wildcard Serbia’s Novak Djokovic stretches to hit a shot during his second round match against France’s Quentin Halys at the Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park, Australia on Wednesday. Reuters Serbia’s Novak Djokovic stretches to hit a shot during his second round match against France’s Quentin Halys at the Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park, Australia on Wednesday. Twice Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova was sent tumbling out of the Australian Open in the second round by Daria Gavrilova. World number one Novak Djokovic gave French teenager Quentin Halys a free tennis lesson for about an hour before the wildcard showed how much he had learnt in the Serb’s 6-1 6-2 7-6(3) Australian Open second round win on Wednesday. Djokovic was at his clinically efficient best in the first two sets as he looked to be tactically three shots ahead of Halys and he opened up space on court at will while he romped to a 2-0 lead inside an hour. The 19-year-old wildcard, ranked 167th in the world, then fought back in the third set, breaking the Serb for the Dhawan (126) and Kohli (106) stitched together a 212-run second-wicket stand to put the hosts on the backfoot before Kane Richardson's five-wicket haul flattened the Indian chase. Dhoni not only praised the batting duo, but also defended the inexperienced Indian bowling attack. "Rohit batted very well with Shikhar. And Dhawan and Kohli batted majestically. In the last five years, we have not had a fixed bowling line-up other than the spinners. That pushes us to the extreme to get some extra runs," said Dhoni. On a roll, Australia skipper Steven Smith not only praised the effort of Dhawan and Kohli, but also gave full credit to Richardson and his team's never-say-die attitude. India news January 20, 2016 India and Sri Lanka to play T20 series in February India and Sri Lanka are set to play a three-match T20 series, prior to the Asia Cup, as both teams look ahead to the World T20. The tour begins in Pune on Feburary 9, then the teams head to Delhi to play the second match on February 12 and the final first time and putting him under pressure before Djokovic ran away with the tie-break. Djokovic, who is aiming for a record-equalling sixth Australian Open title, will next face either Italy’s Andreas Seppi or American Denis Kudla in the third round. Twice Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova was sent tumbling out of the Australian Open in the second round by Daria Gavrilova, stunned 6-4 6-4 by the 21-year-old local. The Czech sixth seed, a semifinalist at Melbourne Park four years ago, made 35 unforced errors and was broken five times in the 89-minute contest, to the delight of the partisan crowd on Margaret Court Arena. Kvitova rallied to save a match point and break back for 5-4 in the final set but Gavrilova claimed the victory when the world number seven went long with a forehand in the next game. Moscow-born Gavrilova, who paired up with Nick Kyrgios to win the Hopman Cup for Australia at the start of the year, will play France’s Kristina Mladenovic in her first trip to the third round at a grand slam. T20 will take place in Visakhapatnam on February 14. These matches will be the first time the two sides face each other in the shortest format since the final of the 2014 World Twenty20, which Sri Lanka won in April 2014. With another early Nadal exit, Federer’s record looks safe Federer’s record. Nadal reacts as he leaves after losing his first round match. (Reuters Photo) The Serb is in sublime form and capped off one of the best seasons in the sport in the past few years with 11 titles, including three of the four Grand Slams and a fifth ATP World Tour Finals Trophy. However, completing a career Slam is still a distant dream for Djokovic, who failed to emerge victorious at Roland Garros in his three final appearances. “Roland Garros is always one of the biggest challenges I have every year, but it’s not the only one. There are the Olympic Games that are happening every four years,” Djokovic said after winning the ATP Tour title. “I will try to do as well as I’ve done in the last couple of years, always peak at the right moments and always try to perform my best at the biggest events.” Federer is himself coming off a fine 2015. He might not have won a Grand Slam last year but he wowed his fans with some quality tennis. The way he made it to the Wimbledon final after dispatching Murray in the semifinals gave people a chance to envision an upset win over Djokovic, but it was not to be. After that, Federer defeated Djokovic in the Cincinnati Masters final for a record seventh title.Djokovic, 28, stands tall in Federer’s quest to win his 18th major title and they are well on course to lock horns in the Australian Open semi-finals unless an upset happens. Federer, who advanced into the third round today after seeing off Alexandr Dolgopolov, is wary of the upset he suffered last year at the hands of Italy’s Andreas Seppi in the third round at Melbourne Park.
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