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Zafri Mudasser Nofil History was made on November 27, 2015 when the first- ever Test match in cricket's 138-year journey was played under lights. The Adelaide Oval played host to the Australia-New Zealand match in which a pink ball, visible in natural light and under floodlights, was used but all other playing conditions remain unaltered. The International Cricket Council (ICC) had approved playing conditions for day-night Tests in 2012 after success- ful trials of pink balls in Australia, England, Pakistan and South Africa in a bid to boost attendances. The ICC Cricket Committee, in its meeting this May, had once again encour- aged the member boards to take advantage of these playing conditions and play Tests under lights. Australia emerged victorious in the match. Thirty-seven wickes fell in three days as the pink ball dominated the bat. Batting first, New Zealand put up 202 in the first inning with Tom Latham top-scoring with 50. Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazzlewood picked up three wickets each. Australia replied with 224 runs with Peter Nevill (66) and captain Steven Smith (53) hitting half centuries. Doug Bracewell picked up three Aussie wickets. In the second inning, the Kewis scored 208 with Mitchell Santner hitting the highest of 45. Hazzlewood picked up six wickets. Set a target of 187, the Aussie achieved losing seven wickets. Shaun Marsh top scored with 49 runs. Hazzlewood was named the man of the match. The Adelaide Oval saw a total attendance of 123,736 with the opening day alone witnessing 47,441 fans. "It's a recognition of the fact that cricket is obviously about the players, but it's also about the fans and we want to grow cricket worldwide. We want cricket to sustain itself, especial- ly Test cricket well into the future. It needs to increase and con- tinue to grow, keep the fans flooding back and coming to watch 'Test cricket', according to ICC Chief Executive David Richard- son. "I think the ICC Cricket Committee wants to make sure that Test cricket is sustainable well into the future, and to do that it has to remain relevant. We have to play Test cricket at times when it is convenient for people to come and watch. "We have seen trends in some countries, not necessarily England and Australia, but certainly in a number of the other member countries, attendances for Test cricket are reducing. Whilst fans of the game might still view Test cricket as the ultimate challenge, follow it on the radio, on television etc, the num- bers of people coming to the game seems to bediminishing. "I think it's the realisation that time is precious in the mod- ern day and that's just one way in which Test cricket audiences perhaps can be encouraged and improved. "You know even if they can't attend the full day's play, they can come after work and watch the final two sessions of play. I think we need to create alternatives, the opportunities for members to experiment in this regard, to play essentially when the cricket fans can watch it,'' he said. Richardson hailed the successful debut of day-night Tests saying it is a concept which can greatly enhance the tradition- al format of the game. "It was an exciting game, played in exm- plary spirit, and in front of record crowds- a great advert for Test cricket. Although day-night Tests will not be feasible at every venue, it certainly provides a new dimension for play- ers, spectators, broadcasters and fans alike and it is here to stay. We need to make sure we take all the learnings we can from this first match, identify what has worked well and what needs improving, and make sure that future day-night Tests are as good, if not better.'' Rival skippers Steve Smith and Brendon McCullum both hailed the initiative. Kiwi captain McCullum termed the match as outstanding. "It was closely fought. We'd dearly have loved an extra few runs, but it wasn't to be,'' he said. "The whole Test match was a great innovation, it was a great spectacle, and to get 120,000 people through the gates in three days is absolutely amazing'', said Australia's Caption Smith. To protect the pink ball from excessive roughness and seam damage, the curators at the Adelaide Oval left a slightly longer, greener covering of grass on the pitch and in the outfield. Kook- aburra, which manufacturers the balls used in Australia, said the difference between the red and pink versions is primarily a very fine film of extra paint used on the pink ball to help keep its colour. "I do no't think any Test ball has gone through the level of testing and development that the pink ball has got and the number of trials and feedback,'' Kookaburra managing director Brett Elliott said. In a revolution, Australian media baron Kerry Packer started the World Series Cricket in the late 1970s, using the one day format, a white ball and coloured uni- forms, and playing under lights for the first time. The Test format has also earned positive reaction from many former cricketers. According to former England bats- man Geoffrey Boycott, who favoured day-night Tests 10 years ago, change is needed to prevent the game from "dying''. "Cricket is a product and you have to sell it to people. Play it at night when people aren't working and the kids have fin- ished school. Sell it as a family cricket,'' he said. Zaheer Abbas, the new president of the International Crick- et Council, also hailed the day-night Test concept as "thor- oughly enlightened.'' Former Australian captain Mark Taylor suggested introduction of four-day, 100-over Test matches and a clearly defined Test championship. He also wants all Tests to begin on Thursday, allowing them to build to a Sun- day evening climax. Excelsior Correspodent Muslim Educational Trust Baba Ghulam Shah Academy Thanna Mandi Rajouri was established way back in 1976 with thirteen tinytots in a small cottage at Thanamandi town. On first nov , 2015 it completed thirty nine years of its existence. In 1976 it was then a first attempt of its kind in the field of modern education in whole Peerpanchal region . Mr. Khur- shid Ahmed Bismel the poineer of this movement infact bor- rowed this idea from Muslim Educational Trust Sopore Kmr from where he did his B.Ed. in early seventies. Late Prof. Ghulam Rasool Bacha founder M. E .T Sopore was the moving and guiding force behind Mr. Bismil. This insti- tution had a very humble start and being first of its kind was taken as a jest by many people around and very few extended their helping hand in this lofty endeavour. Every day was a new challenge for this tiny school . Among the lot of thirteen students was the son of Mr Bismil himself named Tahir khurshid Raina who later qualified J& K High- er judicial services examina- tion 2012 with distinction and became the first direct Dis- trict and sessions judge from Rajouri. Another star student of this batch was Dr. Wahida Prizm who got later honoured with President medal for her outstanding performance in Indian navy. And very recently an illustrious product of this institution Mr. Baseerul Haq qualified the prestigious I.A.S examination and brought laurels for this institution. And many more outstanding students have been produced by this institution in last 39 years who marked their existence by virtue of their competence. The obsession and commitment of Mr Bismil for the institution was and is unflinching and unparalleled in the whole region of Peerpanchal. The move- ment after its inception every day got a new momentum and strength. In a short span of its existence , its fragrance got felt in higher echoleons of the State and Center. It was its reputation which invited the visit of the then Governor of J & K State B.K. Nehru to this institution followed by many other great personalities of the times whose impressions can be read in the log book of the institution. In early eightees the institution got shifted to Mughal fort at Thannamndi which was then in a complete dilapidated condition and with its meagre resources made it habitable. Within a short peri- od of its existence the institution rose to the level of high school, higher secondary and simultaneously Govt of India in recognition to its comendable role and image established ICDS training centre in it where hundreds of women got child care training . Not only this even in late eightees, pri- vate college classes also started under its aegis. Thus in a short span the very idea of this institution got felt, recognised, multiplied and appreciated in the length and breadth of the whole region and the State. Every day a new person had then to meet Mr Bismil in context of establishing a school of this kind in his area which was always taken as a good omen for the stupendous growth of the region . As it was a movement to bring education. revolution in the Peerpanchal region, therefore, this institution always kept its doors open for all those who wanted to work in the field of education. With the result ,this movement multiplied in the whole region and this institution became the trend setter in the field of education, in the area. No one can deny this stark reality. It was in early eightees Mr .Bismil focused simultaneous- ly his efforts for elevating the status of Baba Ghulam Shah Academy to Baba Ghulam Shah University and started col- lecting one rupee extra from each student of the school which one day can be utilised for estabilishing Baba Ghu- lam Shah University. It was being done to keep the goal alive and also to motivate the new generation for this sacred mis- sion. The slogan which was then taken as a day dream trans- lated into reality and university got established in the year 2004. The first token contribution to University was Rs one lakh given by Baba Ghulam Shah Academy Thanna Man- di and was based on the collection of one rupee of each stu- dent per month which started in early eightees . This uni- versity has infact not been air dropped over night from the sky, but is the result of continuous untiring nd unflinching efforts and prayers of many unsung personalities of the area and especially of the commendable role of Baba Ghu- lam Shah Academy Thanna Mandi. Unfortunately, in the year 1997 when militancy erupted in the region , this insti- tution had to shift from Mughal Fort on account of strict demand of army and where it had made its huge invest- ments on its renovation and creating other assets. This phase virtually put a stumbling block on the physical growth of the movement and situation worsened to this extent that movement apparently got closed and collapsed. But inspite of complete hostility around, Mr Bismil didn't lose its stam- ina and commitment and once again rejuvenated with full sincerity and hope . Its apt to mention here that its during this phase , move- ment of university got momentum and Mr. Bismil was often seen carrying placards with children of his school on roads raising slogan " Our demand Baba Ghulam Shah Universi- ty". Its aptly said great movements don't have their origin in physical structures only . Its always in minds. Same is true about this institution. Had it been a just superficial school only , it would have got crushed and finished in total- ity in 1997 as many thought then it will be . But those who wished and thought in such inmical fashion proved wrong. With the grace of Almighty it rejuvenated again and this time even with more vigour and created university. Mus- lim Educational Trust Baba Ghulam Shah Academy Thanna Mandi is in fact the lighthouse of the region and foundation institution of Baba Ghulam Shah University. Those with unbiased opinion admit this fact in totality . Many of the organisations which got impressed of this movement and got established later of its existence even though grown in size and structures to this institution, but its a mother institution of all educational institutions in the region and honesty and sincerity demands that no one claims his or her stature higher of the mother. Moreover , Its ideas that maters and not structures. This movement gave birth to an idea of modern education. Tomorrow's historian will never deny this gospel truth and those who wish to malign this fact and try to overshadow this movement by their false propoganda will get exposed one day. Bismil is infact the" "Sirsyed ""of this region and history will definitely establish this fact. His commitment and conviction for the cause of education is as young as it was on first nov , 1976 when he laid the foundation of edu- cational movement in the region. In recent past when some unfortunate developments took place in the Baba Ghulam Shah University, Mr . Bismil was seen on the roads again with students of his institution raising slogan for protection and progress of the university . In furtherance of this lofty objective, he even invited the new vice chancellor of the uni- versity at his campus at Thannamandi on 25th November where galaxy of intellectuals of the region were also invit- ed . He aprised the new V. C about the contours of this dream institution and conveyed him of his serious concern about the university - the dream institution of twin districts. Lastly , we wish and pray for longevity of this institution and its contribution and commitment and say "" Allah kray SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2015 (PAGE-4) SPORTS A new inning in Test Matches BEAUTY TIPS HERITAGE HEALTHLINES A peek into Baba Ghulam Shah Academy Dr Mrinal Gupta Even though I am the largest organ of your body, rarely do you notice me or the daily hardships which I have to go through. Right from the moment you wake up, when you start your day by giving me scratches over the head or ample rubs over the eyes, where I am the thinnest at only 0.5 mm thick, I have to go through a lot the whole day. As you wait for your water buck- et to fill, you again give me a good scratch which happens more during the dry winter season as the dry, cold air sucks out the moisture from me, making me more irritated. Dryness acti- vates the body's inflammatory response causing the body's immune cells to release a large number of inflammatory chem- icals which send signals to your brain urging it to start the itch- ing process. The itching seems pleasurable in the beginning as it engages the pleasure centers in the brain but scratching for long will make me even more inflamed, thus creating a vicious itch-scratch cycle. I know that the hot water bath is extremely soothing to you but I sincerely urge you to stop after 8-10 minutes and use lukewarm water in place of the boiling hot which you relish. Long, hot shower baths take away my natural moisturizers as do the harsh soaps and cleansers. A gentle bath with a soap-free cleanser in lukewarm water will get rid of all the dirt and will also maintain my moisture, keeping me healthy. Another thing which I urge you to do is avoid too much washing of your face as it literally irritates me making me more dry and unhealthy. Once a day face cleans- ing with a mild cleanser is more than suf- ficient as it clears up my blocked pores and also removes the extra oils and dirt. Now comes my favorite part, which is the after bath application of moisturizers which are paraffin based, thick and rich in natural oils. They help retain my moisture and keep me supple and healthy. I really want their application atleast twice a day in winters so that I stay healthy and glowing. You may not know but I am your first line of defence against the germs, so your health is literally in my hands. If I am not healthy, all the bacteria and fungi will gain an easy access inside your body and the result is highly undesirable for both me and you. If I get too dry, I will appear scaly and cracks will devel- op in my outer surface which can act as portals of entry for the bacteria. If I am healthy, I will protect you from the all bacte- ria which you unknowingly come in contact with as when using your normal ATM, public transport or even your mobile phone which is teeming with all kinds of bacteria. My outer layer has a wide variety of natural oils with antibiotic properties and also harbors a large number of healthy bacteria which prevent the disease causing bacteria to enter into the body. I know that you do a lot of things to keep yourself germ-free but I really don't like too much use of those hand sanitizers which are being used a bit too much nowadays and seem to have become more of a fashion statement. They cause me a lot of trouble as they make me dry and also kill the friendly healthy bacteria, so my advice will be to keep their use to the minimum. Another complaint which I have is that you are not using the sunscreens adequately especially when going out in the bright sun. I know you are using moisturizers but you have to protect me from the sun also. A plain calamine lotion or use of an umbrella will also work in case you don't like sunscreens. Maybe you don't realize that those ultraviolet rays are always around as long its daylight, regardless of whether its summers or winters or even cloudy. These ultraviolet rays penetrate deep inside me and accelerate my ageing process and bring all those unsightly wrinkles, freckles and the age spots. Unbelievable but true, these rays also cause a large variety of skin cancers which thankfully are rare among us Indians but their incidence is on the rise even among us. I don't want that you spend hun- dreds of rupees buying those sunscreens with extraordinarily high SPF number. I suggest that a good sunscreen with an SPF of even 15-20 is sufficient for us Indians and will also not burn a hole in your pocket, but please use it atleast twice a day and in good amount. Now let's talk about my favorite diet. I really like green leafy vegetables, fruits and fish and I know that you like them as they are good for your health also. Fruits and vegetables provide me all the essential minerals and vitamins while fish is rich in pro- teins and omega-3 fatty acids which restore my oils and help me in maintaining my immunity and help in my repair process- es, thus keeping me firm and young. I know that you are unaware that I am not a static organ and being replaced with a new layer every 56 days, so all these nutrients are very impor- tant for my regeneration and in keeping me healthy. Also take plenty of water so that I remain hydrated otherwise I might appear wrinkled or as dark circles around your eyes. Your lifestyle is also important for me. Believe me, I really hate that smoking habit of yours. I know that you like that feel of lighting and smoking a cigarette every now and then but that smoke from your cigarettes impairs my blood supply and ham- pers my regeneration, thus bringing those early wrinkles, bluish lips and early ageing. I also don't like that late sleeping routine of yours. I need a good sleep to do my repair process as all day long I am making new cells and pushing up the dead cells to the top layer to be sloughed off. It has been seen that people who get uninterrupted, good quality sleep show less signs of ageing than poor sleepers and also have less wrinkles and good elasticity and skin texture. I know that beauty is more than skin deep but believe me, only when I am healthy, then only you will feel healthy and beautiful and that's worth all my efforts. Stay beautiful, stay confident. (The writer is a practicing dermatologist in Jammu.) A call from your skin Shahnaz Husain During winter, when the weather is cold and dry, the hair really suffers. This is the time of year when we like to sit outside and enjoy the warm sunshine. We use hot water for bathing and washing the hair. These things can actually dry out the hair. For one thing, the hair and scalp lose moisture to the atmosphere, due to lack of humidity. Both sun-expo- sure and hot water also cause dryness. The hair becomes dry and difficult to manage. Dandruff may also pose a problem in winter, due to dry- ness and flakiness of the scalp. Hot oil therapy is very useful for dandruff and split ends. Once or twice a week, heat pure coconut oil and apply on the hair and scalp. Apply on ends too. Then dip a towel in hot water, squeeze out the water and wrap the hot towel around the head, like a turban. Keep it on for 5 minutes. Repeat the hot towel wrap 3 or 4 times. Leave the oil on overnight. If there is dandruff, apply the juice of a lemon on the scalp the next morning and wash your hair after 15 minutes. Avoid using very hot water for washing the hair. After shampoo, add two tablespoons vinegar to a mug of water and use as a last rinse. The hair needs external nourishment. This is more so in winter, when the weather becomes dry and robs the hair of moisture and oils. The application of oils provides nourishment to the hair and softens hair texture. If you apply oil with a light massage, it also helps to stimulate blood circulation to the hair folli- cles. Massage the scalp gently with oil, using only the finger tips and move the scalp in small circular movements. This helps to stimulate blood circulation to the follicles. Keep the oil on overnight and wash hair the next day. Avoid rubbing with your towel. Instead, wrap it around the head and allow it to absorb excess water. Avoid ironing the hair if it is dry and brittle. If you use a hair dryer, hold it at least 10 inch- es away. Stop using the hair dryer before the hair is totally dry and allow it to dry naturally. Regular conditioning is extremely important. Hair con- ditioners and hair serums help to soften the hair, add shine and improve its texture. They also coat the hair and help to protect it. After shampoo, apply a creamy conditioner, tak- ing less quantity and massaging it lightly into the hair. Apply on the ends too. Leave it on for two minutes and rinse off with plain water. You may also apply a "leave-on" type of conditioner or hair serum. Apply it the same way, but do not rinse off. Wash your hair with shampoo containing nat- ural cleansers and conditioners. Frizzy hair tends to acquire more frizz during winter. Do not despair, as frizz can be controlled. Mix some water with creamy hair conditioner and put it in a spray bottle. Spray the mixture on the hair. Then comb the hair, so that it spreads through the hair. This can be done with dry or wet hair to tame frizz. After shampoo, wrap a towel around the head and let it soak up water. Avoid rubbing. Home remedies: Beat an egg with a cup of milk. Rub the mixture into the scalp and leave it for five minutes. Then rinse with water. Do this twice a week. For extremely dry, rough and brittle hair, mix together one egg, two tablespoons castor oil, the juice of a lemon and one teaspoon pure glycerin. Apply on hair and wash it after half an hour. Winter Hair Care
