Melody Queen Lata Mangeshkar will turn 81 on tuesday!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lata Mangeshkar blessed with beautiful voice was born in September 28,1929, is one of the best-known and most respected playback singers in India will  turns 81 in Tuesday 28 September. Mangeshkar's career started in 1942 and has spanned over six and a half decades. She has recorded songs for over a thousand Bollywood movies and has sung songs in over thirty-six regional Indian languages and foreign languages, but primarily in Hindi.

lata in her young age

Lata Mangeshkar has won several awards and honors, including Padma Bhushan (1969), Padma Vibhushan (1999), Dada Saheb Phalke Award (1989), Maharashtra Bhushan Award(1997)[18], NTR National Award (1999), Bharat Ratna (2001), three National Film Awards, and 12 Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards. She has also won four Filmfare Best Female Playback Awards. In 1969, she made the unusual gesture of giving up the Filmfare Best Female Playback Award, in order to promote fresh talent. She was later awarded [Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award] in 1993.

She is elder sister of other play back singer  Usha Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle. Asha bhosle once said that "Have you ever seen a waterfall retrace its path?...I have seen it...rather heard it in didi's voice. The tinkling notes of her taan tumble forth like a waterfall plunging down a cliff and then go back exactly the same way." Lata Mangeshkar's songs have captured the hearts and imagination of millions of her admirers around the world. They have become an inseparable part of the daily lives of Indians - wherever they may be.

Lata, who was born Sep 28, 1929, also featured in the Guinness World Records book from 1974 to 1991 for having made the most recordings in the world.

"Lataji's birthday is a great event. She has given us so much in terms of music, love and affection. I just hope that she lives on forever and gives her blessings to us. I am very close to her and I am happy, proud and fortunate that she is close to me," said filmmaker Yash Chopra who has vowed only to work with her among the female singers in the industry.

"I can't express in words what she means to me and how I feel for her. Just want to wish her a happy and healthy life ahead," Sunidhi Chauhan told.

Playback singer Sonu Niigaam added: "I want to wish a very happy birthday to Lataji. Many many best wishes to her. I would just like to tell her that keep enlightening India and world with your songs and bless me."

sanjya Lila vanshali with lata

 I too love to wish my best singer Lata mageshkar many many happy returns of the day and wish she will live healthily.

Sachin, the cricket legend is acting in a movie!!!!!!!!!!!!

sachin tendulkar

Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar , born 24 April 1973) is an Indian cricketer widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket. He is the leading run-scorer and century maker in Test and One Day International cricket. He is the only player to score a double century in the history of ODI cricket In 2002, just 12 years into his career, Wisden ranked him the second greatest Test batsman of all time, behind Donald Bradman, and the second greatest one-day-international (ODI) batsman of all time, behind Viv Richards. Tendulkar was the only player of the current generation to be included in Bradman's Eleven.

A player who leads the Mumbai Indians the team representing the capital of Indian cinema and lead the team and had done lots to uplift his team upto the final of this year’s Indian premier league  is now going to act in a movie.

sachin tendulkar with ball

According to the news,  like his former team mate Ajay Jadeja, Vinod Kambli,  and his seniors Sunil Gavaskar, Salil Ankola, Syed Kirmani and Sandeep Patil —Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar is reportedly set to splash paint on his face for a role in Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s Ferrari Ki Sawari, a film to be directed by Rajesh Mapuskar. Tendulkar will essay an important role alongside Sharman Joshi and Boman Irani in the film, informs a crew member. In spite of having managed a coup of sorts, Chopra isn’t ready to reveal anything. Earlier this year, Tendulkar had tweeted, “Vinod Chopra has a script called Ferrari Ki Sawari. Just heard it. Sounds awesome.”

Reportedly, actors Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan and Ranbir Kapoor too were considered to play a part in the film. While Chopra and Mapuskar are writing the script, director Raj Kumar Hirani will pen the dialogues. A cricket legend’s Ferrari inspires a dream in a boy to play at the Lord’s cricket ground. The hint is obvious: the only cricketer who owns a Ferarri in India is, Tendulkar.

Tendulkar is bonding with his co-actors as well. Last month, Irani tweeted: “Wonderful dinner with Sachin Tendulkar and friends. Disarming, normal and fun. What more can one ask for?”

              

 Sachin’s only experience in the films was when he shot for a documentary on Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak temple, two years ago. There, he spoke how he feels whenever he visits the temple. Sachin had said, “Right now, the big screen for me is only cricket.” This, of course, is set to change.

Vidhu Vinod chopra

Welcome to Nepal Shangrila of the world!!!

I as a Nepali love to welcome you all to Nepal and make the Nepal Tourism Year 2011 great success. Nepal Is a landlocked country between India and China but it have overwhelming beauty and Nepal is blessed with natural beauty. As i have already give some informations bout Nepal in my previous post. Here in this post i will love to express natural beauties of Nepal via picture. I request every reader to share the post in your Facebook or twitter account and help Nepal to welcome lots of tourist in year 2011.
                                Upper mustang Cryptic place with typical identity

 

View of  The Mount Everest

                                                 Remote village of nepal

                               

Aamir's recent movie PEEPLI LIVE has been officail indian movie to represent india

Aamir Khan has done it again. His latest release Peepli [Live] has been selected as 2010's India's official entry to the Oscars in the Best Foreign Language Film category. After Lagaan, this is the second time that an Aamir Khan Production's film has been selected to compete at the prestigious Academy Awards. However, now it remains to be seen whether Peepli [Live] will get short listed by the Academy to compete at the Oscars.

This movie is  a story of Peepli, a poor farmer Natha (Omkar Das Manikpuri) and his brother Budhia (Raghubir Yadav) from Mukhya Pradesh, indebted of a government loan and unable to repay it. The threat of his land getting auctioned looms large on them. Natha along with his brother Budhia (Raghubur Yadav) are informed of a government program that provides aid to the family of indebted farmers who have committed suicide. After an argument (hilarious) between the brothers, it's finally decided that Natha will bear the brunt of ending his life. 

Local elections are imminent and after the media comes to know of this development (impending suicide), it snowballs, involving scheming politicians, bureaucrats, local henchmen, all trying to have their share from the pie. Whether Natha will commit suicide or not becomes a matter of national interest. 

 The movie focus on the role of media as well and trying to show how media raise the issue for their intrest and even try to attract to attention of viewers by asking to poll on unrelated matters!!

 After all PEEPLI [LIVE] is a brilliant satire which is riveting and heartfelt. Most importantly, it makes you think, and rethink. After LAGAAN this could be yet another journey for producer Aamir Khan all the way to the Kodak Theatre. My best of luck to Aamir and and his team.

Websites where you can download free ebooks and movies some of them includes international bestsellers too

Here are some links to download free ebooks and movies. Hope you don't have to go to book store and you can download them directly from the internet. Some of the sites here have International bestsellers too. If you know some other useful site pleas eleave me a comment so i can update later. i will try to update as soon as i find some intresting sites!!!

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MANISHA KOIRALA IS MAKING NEPALI MOVIE!!!! HOPE NEPALI MOVIE WILL GAIN NEW HEIGHT!!!!!

Nepali Actress who is famous in Bollywood film industry has announced that she is going to produce new nepali movie in coming days.On the programme organised to unvil the music album of upcoming nepali movie dharma, manisha told that she is working in scripts and she is still undecisive about the script.

  She said she is intrested in making the movie on the story which will include all the nepali staying in nepal.
  The upcoming movie  Dharma is enlighten due to participation of the well know actor Rajesh hamal and manisha koirala.Producer of the movie durga koirala who was the women and social welfare minister during the king's rule said that she was happy to work in agroup and she find the cinema field more cooperative than political field . On other hand director of the movie was happy to work with the most senior actor and actress of the movie. Manisha told the movie dharma is good as lots of younsters have worked hard in making the movie. Lets see how will it go after the release how ever music of the movie seems to be good.

           

MANISHA KOIRALA IS MAKING NEPALI MOVIE!!!! HOPE NEPALI MOVIE WILL GAIN NEW HEIGHT!!!!!

Nepali Actress who is famous in Bollywood film industry has announced that she is going to produce new nepali movie in coming days.On the programme organised to unvil the music album of upcoming nepali movie dharma, manisha told that she is working in scripts and she is still undecisive about the script.

  She said she is intrested in making the movie on the story which will include all the nepali staying in nepal.
  The upcoming movie  Dharma is enlighten due to participation of the well know actor Rajesh hamal and manisha koirala.Producer of the movie durga koirala who was the women and social welfare minister during the king's rule said that she was happy to work in agroup and she find the cinema field more cooperative than political field . On other hand director of the movie was happy to work with the most senior actor and actress of the movie. Manisha told the movie dharma is good as lots of younsters have worked hard in making the movie. Lets see how will it go after the release how ever music of the movie seems to be good.

           

Champions Leagues Twenty 20 2010 is in its way!!!

As the best twenty 20 teams are gathering In south africa to proove them best and the matches are going in its way. Here are the recen updates from the south africa.

 First match was played between mumbai indians leading my little mater sachin and Lions leading by less heard name petersen at  New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg in jun 10 and mumbai  won the toss and elected to bowl first. Lions got solid start and ended the inning with 186/5 in 20 over by the contribution of JD Vandiar of 71 runs in 48 ball.

 Though mumbai indian have solid start in second inning can't reach the target and loss the match.contribution was from opening partner shikhar and sachin. Mubai indian can make only 177 and lot the match by just 9 runs.Player of the  match was  JD Vandiar (Lions)

In the second match of Champions Leagues Twenty 20 2010 Warriors played against srilankan champions Wayamba at St George's Park, Port Elizabeth and wayamba won the toss and elected to bat first. though start wasn't solid they were able to make respected total of 153/9 in twnty wicket with contribution from MDKJ Perera(39) and HGJM Kulatunga(59). In second inning with the help of suberb inning by mark boucher and JP Kreusch warriors easily manage to get the target with 10 balls to spare.Player of the match was J theron from warriors.

 Third match was played between IPL champions Chennai super kings and they got comfortable win over Central Districts by winning the match by 57 runs. Man of the match was S Badrinath (Chennai Super Kings) for his 52 runs when needed for team.

Fourth match was played between South australia and lions and lions can't keep its winning sprit against australian giant and lost the match by 11 runs and contribution of M killinger from south Australia for his wonderful 78 runs in 48 ball was sufficient to chose him man of the match

Teej Festival of nepali hindu women where song and dance is essential!!!!!!!!!

Teej (Nepali: तीज) also known as Haritalika  Teej is a fasting festival for Hindu women. It takes place in 3rd day of Shukla Paksha in Bhadrapada or Bhadra month of  Nepali calendar and Hindu calendar, normally falls in the month of August or early September. Dedicated to the Goddess Parvati, commemorating her union with Lord Shiva, the festival is celebrated for marital bliss, well-being of spouse and children and purification of own body and soul. The festival is a three-day-long celebration that combines sumptuous feasts as well as rigid fasting. Teej have other importance as women create  new songs about recent happening and  throw shutire over  males specially who dominate over their husband and daughter in laws.

Preparations for the festival begin well in advance. Fabric stores, sarees and suit outlets are stocked with the bridal red color fabric. Women spend most of the time shopping when Teej is near. Women mainly shops for golden ornaments, new clothes specially red one, bangles etc. Teej gives women an opportunity to dress like the newly wed. They worship the epitome of divine marriage - Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, for longevity and prosperity for their husband and family.

 Teej in Nepal is celebrated in three days. The first day of Teej is called Dar Khane Din. On this day the women, both married and unmarried, gathered together in a place and dance in special folk songs called teej song and eat delicious foods. In remote areas the married women goes at her mother’s place and dance and eat there.

     The second or the fasting day of the Teej festival is dedicated to pujas and prayers. The holy Pashupatinath temple is thronged by women in red sarees to offer prayers to Lord Shiva. Women gather in the temple and circumambulate the Lingam (phallic symbol of the Lord) adorned with flowers, sweets and coins. The beautifully decorated idols of Shiva and Parvati are offered fruits and flowers to seek blessings of the divine spirits. Lighting of an oil lamp is very important part of the puja ceremony. It is said that the oil lamp should be kept lit all night to avoid bad omen.   

The third day of the Teej Festival is called Rishi Panchami. On this day, the seven sages of the Hindu pantheon are worshiped by women in a belief that it will cleanse all sins of the previous year. Womenfolk take a holy bath with red mud found on the roots of the sacred Datiwan bush, along with its leaves. After three hours of rigorous cleansing, they come out purified and absolved from all sins. After this they sit in a semicircle while a priest sitting in the middle chants devotional prayers.

Nepal, new destination to soothe your mind !!!!

Country of Asia, lying along the southern slopes of the Himalayan mountain ranges. It is a landlocked country located between India to the east, south, and west and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north. Its territory extends roughly 500 miles (800 kilometres) from east to west and 90 to 150 miles from north to south. The capital is Kāthmāndu.

Nepal, long under the rule of hereditary prime ministers favouring a policy of isolation, remained closed to the outside world until a palace revolt in 1950 restored the crown's authority in 1951; the country gained admission to the United Nations in 1955. In 1991 the kingdom established a multiparty parliamentary system  In 2006, however, a decade-long People's Revolution by the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) along with several weeks of mass protests by all major political parties of Nepal culminated in a peace accord, and the ensuing elections for the constituent assembly voted overwhelmingly in favor of the abdication of the last Nepali monarch Gyanendra Shah and the establishment of a federaldemocratic republic in May 28, 2008. The first President of Nepal, Ram Baran Yadav, was sworn in on 23 July 2008.

Wedged between two giants, India and China, Nepal seeks to keep a balance between the two countries in its foreign policy—and thus to remain independent. A factor that contributes immensely to the geopolitical importance of the country is the fact that a strong Nepal can deny China access to the rich Gangetic Plain; Nepal thus marks the southern boundary of the Chinese sphere north of the Himalayas in Asia.

                         

                                

 Nepal though poor in economic condition is very rich in cultural diversity and natural resources. Nepal have overwhelming natural resources which makes Nepal natural paradise of the world and the most beautiful place of the nature.

 Nepal is celebrating Nepal tourism year in 2011 and hence I as a nepali love to welcome all to Nepal and support the tourism and enjoy natural beauty of Nepal.

Paragliding, new adventure sports and life time experience!!!!!!!!

Paragliding is a simplest form of human flight. The pilot sits in a harness for maximum comfort. With a paraglider, you can fly like a bird, soaring upwards on currents of air. Paragliders routinely stay aloft for 3 hours or more, climb to elevations of 15, 000, and go cross-country for vast distances.

This latest adventure sports of Nepal draws huge tourists every year. Come to Nepal to look up into the sky and see the mighty towers of The Himalayas for an unforgettable excitement and memories to last and same goes if you look down where your eyes will capture greeneries, magnificent valleys unmatched like anywhere on this planet. Nepal is often called "Shangrilla". Flying in the sky you can   view both Himalayas as well as fly up above the Shangrilla to feel it, literally! 

Gliding is a weather dependent sports and the flying season in Nepal commences from November through February, the best months being November and December. The takes off point for these flights is Sarankot (1592m.), which also offers prime views of Fewa lake and mountains at sunrise and sunset (provided the skies are clear) and the landing is by the Fewa lake. No previous experience is required as qualified pilots provide a short briefing before launching.

Paragliding Programs:
In the morning, after breakfast drive to Sarankot (1592m) Paragliding spot.

After arrival on the spot, briefing about flying by expert& professional pilot and fly.

About an hour of exiting flight, during the flight you have breathe taking panorama views of Annapurna Range, beautiful Mt. Fish Tail, Annapurna South, Himchuli, Annapurna II, III, IV, Lamjung Himal, Mt. Manashlu and great Mt. Dhaulagiri togethere with landscape panorama and Fewa Lake.

After landing transfer to hotel and rest or join the further program according to your itinerary.

This exiting short flight trip can be done after or before the trekking when you have rest day in Pokhara.

  

Recent update on match fixing controversy

Veena malik former girlfriend of Pakistani pacer Mohammad asif claims that her former boy friend Mohammad Asif has links with bookies . actress and model Veena malik on Wednesday said  PCB knew all about this and all cricketers along with officials are involved in this.

                   

    Malik said she will meet on Thursday ICC’s anti corruption unit official . She reiterated that asif was involved in match fixing and his links with bookies had come to light when she traveled with Mohammad asif to Bangkok before Pakistan’s tour of Australia. She also told that the reason behind break was asif’s link with bookies . She also claimed that asif wasn’t good friend with his team mate Mohammad aamir and captain salman butt and perhaps the same cause i.e. match fixing  has brought them close.

During a recent appearance in TV news channel, Veena had claimed that Asif had told her that the Pakistani team will not a single match in Australia tour .

  Recent news says that three blamed player will be missing the upcoming twenty-twenty international match against England though official band on them haven’t been declared. Let’s watch how the story go ahead!!!!!

Useful websites related to sports !!!

For Live score
www.cricinfo.com
www.vcricket.com
www.livescore.com
www.soccerstand.com
www.flashscore.com

 Others
www.skysports.com
www.espn.com
www.sportingnews.com
www.foxsports.com

 i will be updating this later!!! keep watching

The Everest Marathon

The Everest Marathon, the world's highest marathon, was started in 1985 by Jan Turner and Tony Hunt on a trek to and from Everest Base Camp. Jan Turner pioneered the course in 12 hours without aid stations and a full back pack. On their return to Namche Bazaar they set up an impromptu half marathon. On return to the UK, Jan Turner advertised for competitors and got a trekking agent (Bufo Ventures) to organise logistics. After The Daily Telegraph condemned the idea and warned people would die, the race took off and was held in full in November 1987. Since then there have been various versions of the event but the Hilary Tenzing Everest Marathon is the highest and closest to the original concept.

There are two versions of the Everest Marathon. The Everest Marathon (1987-present) and The Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon (2003-present). The Everest Marathon starts at Gorak Shep, whereas the Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon starts at Everest Base Camp. Both finish in Namche Bazaar.

                                               

 Winners of everest Marathon :

1985    The idea of the Everest Marathon was born in 1985 when two Britons organised an impromptu race from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche monastery and back.

1987    It took two years to organise the first race in 1987 when the course was measured in the worst snow conditions for over 50 years. Despite dire predictions from medical and sports experts about running at high altitude, the event was a huge success and marked a first in athletic history. 45 runners from 5 countries.

1989    73 runners from 9 countries. Winner Jack Maitland (Scotland) set a record of 3.59.04 which was not broken until 1999.

1991    69 runners from 11 countries.

1993    72 runners from 13 countries. Ray Brown (New Zealand) set the veterans' record of 4.28.38. Pierre André Gobet (Switzerland) won the race for a second time but failed to beat Jack's record. Hari Roka (Nepal) came second.

1995    71 runners from 12 countries. Freak snows and avalanches in early November prevented us from reaching the start and only a half marathon could be run. Hari Roka (Nepal) came second again.

1997    88 runners from 14 countries. Anne Stentiford (UK) set the ladies' record of 5.16.03 which was not broken until 2007. Hari Roka became the first Nepali winner.

1999    74 runners from 9 countries. The first spring race. Hari Roka won again and finally broke Jack Maitland's record in 3.56.10. Dawn Kenwright became the first person to win the ladies' race twice.

2000    67 runners from 13 countries. Hari Roka won the race for a third time and smashed his own 1999 record in 3.50.23.

2002    50 runners from 12 countries. Local boy Pasang Temba Sherpa won the race in 3.59 37, one second ahead of Nah Bahadur Shah: the closest finish yet!

2003    60 runners from 6 countries. First was Uttar Kumar Rai in 4.01.44, having been 7th in both 2000 and 2003. Hari Roka was first veteran but still holds the race record.

2005    80 runners from 9 countries. This was very encouraging in view of falling numbers in the previous three races. Tshering Lama Yolma (21) won the race in 3.52.25: a very talented performance. He actually broke Hari Roka's record but was penalised for breaking the minimum kit rule. as did most of the Nepalese runners. There is a kit rule for safety reasons and this will be applied more strictly in future. Obviously a runner can gain time if he drops his 'sac halfway through the race.

2007    87 runners from 10 countries including an entertaining contingent of 12 runners from New Zealand. Although the men did not break any records, three ladies are now in the top 5 ladies’ results and Angela Mudge smashed Anne Stentiford’s record by 14 minutes.

2009    78 runners from 14 countries. Deepak Raj Rai was the winner (3.59.31) and enters the All Time List with Sudeep Kulung Rai. Anna Frost from New Zealand now holds the Ladies’ Record in an unbelievable time of 4.35.04 (6th place overall) with 4 ladies entering the All Time List. Our champion and record holder, Hari Roka, did a sterling job in the sweep team.

Runners have come from the following countries: UK, Nepal, Eire, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Spain, Italy, Denmark, Belgium, Bulgaria, Russia, USA, Canada, Brazil, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, China, Malaysia, Argentina, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and the Seychelles.

                                           

Elephant race In Nepal!!!

With the purpose stated above, an International Elephant Race was organized in the Tourist Village of Sauraha in December 26 and 27 of 2005. This race was organized for Charity purpose. Twenty-nine elephants had taken part under the banners of national and international teams and some 15,000 domestic and international tourists have participated and were delighted. This event was given coverage by BBC, Chinese and Indian TV channels and was given proper publicity by the entire national newspapers and T.V. channels of Nepal. This was only a small and humble beginning, but it has greatly encourages us to organize this event with better management and larger participation. We can safely target to get 30,000 tourists participation in this event in December 2006, which may last for 4-5 days.   As the great Asian Elephant, the most intelligent, friendly, beneficial and biggest mammal on earth is practically at the verge of extinction, we the people of Saurha at the main gateway of Chitwan National Park, want to draw the kind attention of the conscious animal lovers and ecologically conscious intellectuals of the world, about this unhappy situation. As some 10,000 people of this area are directly dependent on tourism industry and as the elephants are the backbone of this industry, it is also necessary for us to save elephants.                            The distance of the elephant race will be 300 meters. The track of the elephant race should be straight. The width of the track will be 10 meters. The participant cannot select the elephant themselves. The elephants of the respective participants will be selected by lottery method. Not more than six elephants can participate in the race at a time. In the same- finale and finale rounds the participants has to take part with their respective elephants . The elephants cannot be exchanged. In case of injury, sickness or any other cases related to elephant behavior of the participating elephant, the elephant could be changed in accordance to the decision made by the selection committee. The elephant that has acquired first and second position in the first round will be eligible to participate in the semi-final and the elephants acquired first and second position in the semi-final can participate in the final round. After numbering the elephants through lottery method, the elephants will be grouped in a size of five from 1-5, 6-10, 11-15 and so on. The track of the participating elephant will be determined before the race begins though lottery method. Sticks cannot be used to beat and prick the elephant during the competition. "Ankush" cannot be used in normal conditions to control the elephant other than in emergency conditions. Whereby, if the "Ankush" will be used, the elephant will be disqualified form the race. From the beginning till the end of the race, the elephant should not go beyond the track line, if so the elephant will be disqualified from the race. The participant and the elephant driver are not allowed to use alcohol or any kind of stimulating agents, if found so, both of them will be disqualified along with the elephant. The same elephant and the participant taking part in the preliminary round should be in the semi-final and final rounds. The decision made by the evaluation committee will be final and cannot be influenced.

Elephant Polo !!! Nepal is the place where world cup takes place !!!

 Elephant polo is a variant of polo played whilst riding elephants. It is played in Nepal, Sri Lanka, Rajasthan (India), and Thailand. Equipment consists of a standard polo ball and six to nine foot cane (similar to bamboo) sticks with a polo mallet head on the end. The pitch is three-quarters of the length of a standard polo pitch, due to the slower speed of the elephants. Two people ride each elephant; the elephants are steered by mahouts, while the player tells the mahout which way to go and hits the ball.

Although elephant polo was first played in India at the beginning of the twentieth century, the modern game originated in Meghauli, Nepal, reportedly after a drinking bout.^{[citation needed]} Tiger Tops in Nepal remains the headquarters of elephant polo and the site of the World Elephant Polo Championships. As of December 2008, the world elephant polo champions were in England.^[1]

Elephant Polo in Nepal and Thailand is played under the auspices of the World Elephant Polo Association. WEPA enforces strict rules regarding elephant welfare and game play. As of March 2010, Audemars Pigeut, France is the reigning champion of the World Elephant Polo Association.^[2] Other tournaments, such as those played in India and Sri Lanka, are managed independently of each other and the World Elephant Polo Association. Sri Lanka held an annual tournament in Galle under the auspices of the Ceylon Elephant Polo Association. No matches have been played since February 2007, however, when an elephant went on a rampage during a game, injuring two players and destroying the Spanish team's minibus

                                 

Most of the rules of the games are based on horse polo, but the pitch is 3/4 length (because of the slower speed of the elephants) and there are some necessary additions - for instance, it is a penalty for an elephant to lie down in front of the goal line. Players are secured in rope harnesses, with a rope across their thighs and rope stirrups. The game will stop if a player's harness becomes too loose and there is a danger of the player falling off. Players have fallen off elephants only a few times in WEPA's 20-year history.

The primary difference between horse and elephant polo, besides the substitution of an elephant for a horse, is that the elephants are "driven" by their trainers, called "mahouts." The mahouts have generally worked with the elephant for many years and the elephants respond quickly to the mahout’s signals and commands. The mahout communicates with the elephant with verbal commands and by applying pressure to the back of the elephant's ears with their feet. The player's responsibility is to let the mahout know where to go, how fast, when to stop, etc. Most of the mahouts and all of the elephants only understand Nepali, so the communication is difficult at times. The professional players tend to learn some basics Nepali to help with the communication on the pitch.