Meanwhile, somewhere a bit warmer...

The Dubai Sevens have begun with the historic first IRB sanctioned women's sevens (World Cup excepted) (see earlier post for details). All seems to be going as expected so far, Spain ran Australia close but - it seems - lost out to dodgy refereeing decisions (according to the Canadians who were watching!), and Canada thumped Brazil. England have also won their opening game against China 26-15,

Nargis, the new queen of Bollywood

Nargis Fakhri who made her debut opposite the most eligible bachelor in India, Ranbir Kapoor is rumoured to be replacing the other girls in many endorsement deals. She has suddenly emerged as the first choice for many brands. She was named the brand ambassador of Van Heusen Women.

How much of it is true? Will Sonam, Deepika and Katrina be threatened by Nargis’ growing popularity? Let’s find out what the stars predict for Nargis.

Born on October 20, 1979, Nargis is a Libran from New York. This model-turned-actress possesses natural charm in abundance. She will leave a good impression on others and will be welcomes into many social circles. She will find it easy to make new friends and will be popular too.

Her future in Bollywood looks bright. She is likely to be paired opposite Ranbir again. They make a great pair together and as both belong to the zodiac sign Libra; they will have much in common. They will share a great personal equation.

The other actresses will not be affected by Nargis’s popularity and their fans will remain loyal to them. The year ahead will be mixed one for this latest import. She will have to prove her acting talent and needs to choose some challenging roles in the coming months.

As per Numerology, Nargis’ ruling number is 3. She thrives on change and likes exploring new ideas, meeting new people and discovering exotic places. India will prove to be a lucky destination for her. Her career will soar and reach new heights and she is likely to become one of the top actresses in India. Her hardworking and down-to-earth nature will take her far and make her a preferred choice for directors.

Her orientation number is 1 and this indicates that Nargis is an extremely talented person, but she tends to be too hard on herself. The targets she sets are sometimes too hard to achieve and she feels disappointed on not achieving her set goals. This passionate nature of Nargis will take her far, and her Bollywood journey has just begun.

Dr. Prem Kumar Sharma gives you insight and wisdom for 12 months in 2012. Get guidance and predictions for all important aspects of your life like love, career and money! Order your Year Ahead Report by P.K. Sharma

Will Federer win another grand slam?

Roger Federer has held the ATP no.1 position for a record 237 consecutive weeks and 285 weeks in total. He is currently the only male tennis player in the world with a total of 16 Grand Slam singles titles. No other player has ever reached the final of Grand Slam tournaments at least 5 times. When we talk about Federer, words are not enough to truly describe how great a player and sportsman he is. Lucky are those who have witnessed Federer’s historic matches. He is often referred to as the ‘greatest tennis player of all time’.

Federer has achieved what no other player has been able to in any sport. For his feats and innumerable successes in tennis, he has been named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for a record four consecutive years, from 2005-2008. Popular nicknames that have been given to him include, Federer Express, FedEx or the Swiss Maestro. He never gives up easily and only his opponents know how difficult it is to beat Federer on any surface.

He had struggled to win the French Open which has a clay surface, but Federer’s determination helped him come back year after year. He won the title in 2009 by beating Sweden’s Robin Soderling. The French Open had eluded him for years and by winning it he became one of 3 male players to win on all surfaces and one of seven players to win all four career grand slams.

Talks about Federer’s retirement are doing the rounds and Federer fans will be highly disappointed if there’s any truth to it. There’s so much more to be seen. His rivalry with Rafael Nadal has been the greatest in tennis history, and no other match as been as breathtaking as these two playing against each other.

Astrologically, the stars still favour him and there are chances of him winning more titles. News about Federer retiring is not likely to be true as his majestic career will continue to impress everyone in the years to come. Some may wish to see their favourite retire now while he’s still a top 5 player and not struggle the way Agassi did during the years before his retirement. The year may have been a frustrating one for Federer with Djokovic and Nadal eclipsing him, but with his recent ATP win against Jo Wilfred Tsonga proves he’s going nowhere yet.

Yuvraj and his future

Time and again Yuvraj Singh has proved that he’s a fighter. Even today when he’s battling against lung cancer, Yuvi, as he is popularly known as, has shown his fearless side and spirit by telling everyone that he will be back soon.

It was indeed a great shock for the nation when Yuvraj Singh's mother Shabnam Singh revealed a few days ago that a golf ball-sized tumour was found over his left lung. Thankfully, the tumour is non-malignant and non-threatening and can be dissolved by proper medication and therapy.

Till he is fully recovered, his fans will be missing Yuvraj Singh on the field. This hard-hitting left-handed batsman has brought many laurels to the cricket crazy nation by winning several matches and tournaments. He won the Man of the Tournament at the 2011 cricket World Cup and helped Team India in lifting the Cup after a gap of 28 years. And who can forget his six sixes in an over against England's fast bowler Stuart Broad at the 2007 World T20? His part-time left-arm orthodox spin has also come in handy for his team in picking crucial wickets. As everybody knows, Yuvraj is also a classic fielder.

Though Yuvraj is a regular in One-day and T20 side, he has been in and out of the Test side. Despite having given ample opportunities, he always failed to seize it. Yuvraj is making a speedy recovery from his disease but will it have any effect on him once he returns to the field? What will 2012 bring for him?

Bold, dashing and spirited – that’s what Yuvraj’s sun sign Sagittarius describes him as. Sagittarians are ambitious - always aiming higher than the goal they initially set for themselves. They love challenges and are too full of energy to sit still. Born on December 12, 1981, his ruling number is 3. This number is governed by the Planet Jupiter. This planet ensures plenty of opportunities for career advancement for Yuvi. His ambition and drive will always motivate him to strive for constant improvements in his life. The initial period of 2012 will hit low in his career but the mid year starting from July till September is the period when Yuvi will actually bounce back.

Dr. Prem Kumar Sharma gives you insight and wisdom for 12 months in 2012. Get guidance and predictions for all important aspects of your life like love, career and money! Order your Year Ahead Report by P.K. Sharma

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Neal Boortz Interviews More Candidates

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