Recently Aussie leg spinner Shane Warne attended a picnic with some Indians, in an attempt to iron out the creases between India and Australia after the recent racial attacks on foreign students.

The picnic event was held in Melbourne, where the Aussie cricketer and the captain of Rajasthan Royals were flocked by some Indians seeking his autographs. Warnie went on to say that as a Victorian, it is critical for him to maintain the relationships between both the nations.

Earlier, Warne was given the responsibility to ease out the tension (http://blog.abhinav.com/indian-aussie-tension-may-ease-out-courtesy-shane-warne/) between the two nations. Cricket is a game that is widely popular amongst people of both the origins and may act as a perfect source to bring peace, unity and love between Australia and India! The choice is perfect too, as the cricketer holds an equal amount of popularity amongst both Australian and Indian audience!

He said that he is eager to know what the students think about this issue and what their current feelings on this aspect are! He defended Victoria, saying that it is a great city to live in. He added that he simply love India!

Warnie also dined with the students, and assured them that Australia is one of the safest places to live in! Attempts of such kind are desperately needed to mend the relations between both the countries.

The Rajasthan Royals captain will leave for India on 4rth March to take part in IPL3 starting from March 12 onwards!

It happens to be one of the biggest events in sports history of the world… Players from all over the world take part in this titanic event… Media and sports lovers from the entire globe are glued to each and every happening of this major event… Considering this huge scenario, how can Indian athletes afford to participate in Vancouver Winter Olympics without a proper uniform?

Olympian Shiva Keshavan claimed that he didn’t have proper jerseys due to lack of funds. As a result, the local Indian community gathered $8000 and donated fresh uniforms so that the Indians athletes could represent their nation at the opening ceremony…

According to a Canadian daily, the Indian uniforms were dissimilar and in extremely poor condition!

The sports ministry contradicted Shiva’s claims and affirmed that all the players were provided with ceremonial uniforms and heavy clothing. Also, Chef-de-mission RK Gupta said that Shiva is spoiling the image of the country as India NEEDS NO DONATION!

It is just the starting of this exciting event, and news of such kind would surely have a huge impact on the performance of Indian team in the upcoming future.

Situation is yet to clear out! What ever is the case… it has become a debatable topic as to how a country can send its players without proper sporting attire? The worst part is that when it comes to popular sports like Cricket; Board of Cricket Control in India is the richest board in the world! The cricketers are given all the luxuries, be it sponsors, lush accommodations and extravagant lifestyles! But pity is that others sporting events are not given much preference, hence resulting to some of the shameful incidents, including the one which happened at the Vancouver Winter Olympics.

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The much awaited 21st Winter Olympics commenced with all its glory and excitement on 12th February 2010! Some amazing facts about this Olympics are that some of the venues like the Richmond Olympic Oval are located at the sea level, which makes it oddity, or one can say rareness for the Winter Olympics.

Till now, that is as on this beautiful Valentines Day, U.S. has been leading the medal count, followed by Korea and Netherlands respectively. But as its all about surprises and excitement, one can never judge out as to which country would gain the first point at the very next moment! That’s what makes the Winter Olympics one of the most enthralling events amongst other sports occurrences.

Other latest news pieces coming in straight from the venue are U.S. Skier Hannah Kearney got the first gold medal for the country. Also, Shannon Bahrke, again from the U.S. managed to grab the bronze, while Jennifer Heil, the Canadian star got the silver medal.

Also, there are plenty of exciting players to watch out for this Olympics. Some of them are Abbott Jeremy, Figure Skating, United States; K. P. Keshavan Shiva, Luge, India; Achi Ghassan, Alpine Skiing, Lebanon; Agosto Benjamin, Figure Skating, United States; Notz Jedrij, Alpine Skiing, Azerbaijan and Nkrumah-Acheampong Kwame, Alpine Skiing, Ghana, to name a few.

The Vancouver Organizing Committee (VANOC) would be organizing the Olympic and Paralympic Games. This is just the starting guys! Stay tuned for more exciting posts on the Vancouver Winter Olympics 2010!

Here is a quick overview for all those applicants planning to study in Canada. Know about the Canadian Education System via this blog:

Under the Canada’s Constitution Act, 1867, the education system in Canada has been kept under jurisdiction of the provinces and territories. Also, the curriculum is overseen by the province. Each province is draped with a different education system, thus reflecting a diverse heritage of every province.

The education is divided into “Private Education System” and “Public Education System.” The public education is provided free of cost up to and including secondary school. Secondary education could go up to Grade 11, 12 or 13, in accordance with different province. Also, private religious schools are dealt differently in every province. It is mandatory to have education up to the age of 16, barring Ontario and New Brunswick, where the age limit is 18.

Division:

• Pre-School: Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten
• Elementary School: Grade 1 to Grade 6 (some province include Grade 7 and Grade 8 )
• Junior High School: Some provinces merge High School and Junior High School. That makes it Grade 8 to Grade 12.
• High School: Grades 9 to 12. Some provinces define it as Grade 8 to 12.
• Post Secondary Education: Students can opt for various institutions like University, University Colleges, Career Colleges or Community Colleges.

Also, the education system in Quebec is governed by the Ministry of Education, Recreations and Sports.

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Every country has its own set of custom rules, Canada is no different! Like every country, Canada too does not allow certain things or in other words they are subjected to restrictions! Here is brief information about the shipping of certain goods:

• When you take animals like dogs, horses or birds along with you to Canada, you must make sure that you follow the health instructions/regulations. Besides, you must carry appropriate vaccination documents.
• If you are planning to carry food products like meat, learn about the regulations set by the Meat Inspection Division of the agricultural department, Ottawa. Learn about it before your arrival, else the products may be seized in the airport.
• Likewise, if you are taking plants and other plant materials with you, you must require to seek the permission from the Plant Products Division (Department of Agriculture), Canada beforehand.
• You are permitted to take wedding gifts with you, without paying duty charge, if you are planning to get married within three months after your arrival in Canada or if you were married three months before arrival.
• If you are taking some inheritance goods with you, you must carry a copy of the document that proves it, along with the death certificate of the deceased.
• If you are taking any type of liquor, you must pay duty fee and taxes for it! Moreover, the permits for any quantity are must.
• Firearms like revolvers, or pistols need permits. However, there are no restrictions in carrying rifles and shotguns that are meant for sports.
• If you are importing items like cars being bought after the month of March in 1977 that worth $10,000 with you, then you must pay for custom duty charge, along with taxes.

In an attempt to press the creases between India and Australia, Aussie leg spinner and a cricket legend, Shane Warne, has been asked to give his advice on the issues raised after the racial attacks. Victoria’s premier John Brumby would hold a meeting with Warne in the month of February, reports ‘The Daily Telegraph.’

Warne may play a crucial role in calming down the issue as he has been welcomed in India as the captain of Rajasthan Royals (IPL) and holds a connection with the Indian audience too. He said that he is willing to help in easing out the tension between OZ and India and believes that he can make a difference! He went on to say that if he can do something to help the relationship, then he is ready to do so.

Also, despite various speculations and evidences, Australian government has maintained its statement that the attacks are criminal in nature.

John Brumby added that the friendship between both the countries has been hampered in a major way and these racial attacks are further eating away their relationship. Talking about Warne, Brumby said that his popularity in India and his understanding of the Australian psyche makes him perfect for this job. He is greatly loved in India and this aspect may play a crucial role in strengthening the relationship between the two countries.

Cricket is followed passionately in both OZ and India! And as they say, “Sports” knows NO barrier… hope the step turns out to be a beneficial aspect for both the countries.

Summers are an excellent time-period to visit Melbourne! The place is clasped with many attractions for sport-geeks, music fanatics, adventure lovers, and people of all age groups. Melbourne is even perfect for all those fanatics who want to enjoy the sun in the winters!

Let us start with the hottest sports activities in Melbourne. The place plays host to one of the biggest Grand Slams, Australian Open every year in the month of January. Other sports events hosted by Melbourne are the Heineken Golf Classic and the Sail Melbourne Regatta, to name a few. In addition, adventure lovers can try some of the daring sports like bungee jumping, biking, river rafting, climbing, abseiling, adventure tours, skydiving, paragliding, parasailing and horse trekking also.

If you are one of those travelers who love to explore the musical side of a country, it is advised to attend the famous Melbourne International Music Festival and provide your ears with some of the refreshing songs ever.

A shopping geek can go wild in the famous Collins Street as it serves as an apt place to shop some of the craziest attires and wonderful books. City of Yaraa is another hot-spot destination for shopping. Above all, Melbourne is also famous for its night life. The place is snuggled with various nightclubs, jazz-clubs and pubs that are spread everywhere. Apart from making the best of the night life, ensure that you utilize the day time at its fullest. St. Kilda is an amazing beach that is worth visiting with your loved ones.

Melbourne is applauded for its open-air cafes, delicatessen shops, bars and eat-outs, which makes it a perfect tourist destination for food lovers out there. Start with your favorite cake, binge in the best pizza and try out the various delicacies offered by this amazing city!

Other attractive places to see in Melbourne are Melbourne CBD, Royal Botanic Gardens, State Library of Victoria and Old Melbourne Gaol, Southgate Arts and Leisure Precinct, The Southern Star Observation Wheel, St Kilda Beach, Richmond, Fitzroy, Melbourne Observation Deck, Federation Square, and Great Ocean Road. But do not limit your visit to these places. Explore the entire Melbourne. Go hire a Travel Visa consultant today!

Presuming Canada as just another version of the USA would not be right! Canada has its own splendid destinations that are enough to mesmerize anyone visiting the place alone or with loved ones.

The merge of British and French traditions add on to the diversity and create a perfect ambiance for you to enjoy! An exclusive combination of relaxed country life and extensive advanced culture, the never ending excitement in Ontario is surely a must for everyone to witness at least once in lifetime. And the one visiting the country would surely want to come back here again and again. Just consult a visit visa consultant to avoid any further delay in your application process.

However pleasure and delight are not the only reasons for which people visit Canada. With a gamut of business and investment opportunities, medical facilities, educational aspects, Canada is a perfect option for you when it comes to choosing your travel destination. The country is decked with a plethora of cultures with immigrants coming in from all over the world, making it a perfect multicultural place. The Canadian natural vistas hold the power to take you into an altogether different world, away from this materialistic and conventional surroundings.

Additionally, the sensual delight associated with places like Vancouver and Quebec, Canada, with its freezy climate serves as an awesome honeymoon destination. Vancouver, with its fresh oceanic winds and amazing mountains is one of my favorite destinations in Canada. Besides awe-inspiring sceneries, the city provides delight to every sports lover in the form of various activities like golfing, skiing, to name a few.

An article on Canada is never complete without the mention of Niagara Falls.  The romance lives in watching the splendid falls with your beau! The area is arrayed with several eating outlets and recreational activities too. So what are you waiting for? Visit Canada today!