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Expert Committee Submits its Report on Determining Methodology for Fixing National Minimum Wage, Ministry of Labour and Employment Click hereEconomically Weaker Sections (EWS)ShareEconomically Weaker Sections (EWS) is a term used to refer to those citizens or households with income below a certain threshold level. Though there may be other economic factors in deciding on the economic weakness of the citizen/household, income is the dominant criterion. In public policy domain the term has to be appreciated in the context of the Preamble to India’s Constitution which seeks Justice- social,economic and political. (See Original Text at page 7 of India's Constitution))This categorisation as EWS is distinct from other categories like “disadvantaged sections” which refer to those belonging to the Scheduled Caste/ the Scheduled Tribe /other socially backward communities who may be having a disadvantage owing to social, cultural, geographical, linguistic, gender or such other factors.However, the definition of EWS may include those categorised as “Below Poverty Line (BPL)”.There is no coherent single / unique definition for EWS in India. It is defined differently for different schemes run by the Government. Further, state and central (Union/Federal) governments may set different criteria for deciding on the EWS status. Governments periodically review and re-fix income ceiling levels for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) to keep it relevant and contemporary.Generally EWS status is confirmed based on the Income certificate issued by a Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar (Taluk office in-charge), BPL Ration card or Antodya Anna Yojna Ration Card (a ration card issued to the poorest of the poor) or Food Security Card issued by the state government concerned. In some places a legal affidavit is taken for the issue of EWS certificate.The criterion of EWS is evoked while granting benefits under education or housing.Some of the definitions of EWS adopted by Central /State GovernmentsFor instance, Interest Subsidy for Housing the Urban Poor Scheme (ISHUP) was conceived by the central government in 2009 for providing interest subsidy on housing to urban poor to make the housing affordable and within the repaying capacity of EWS and Low Income Groups (LIG). The scheme encourages poor sections to avail of loan facilities through Commercial Banks/ Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO) for the purposes of construction of houses and to avail 5% subsidy in interest payment for loans upto Rs. 1 lakh. Under this ISHUP Scheme, EWS were classified in 2009 as Households with monthly income of upto Rs 3,300 (or 39600 /annum) while those with monthly income between Rs 3,300 and Rs 7,300 were termed as LIG. Government, later in 2010, revised the income ceiling in respect of Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) from the earlier limit of ‘upto Rs. 3300’ to ‘upto Rs. 5000’ or Rs. 60,000 a year and for LIG to Rs. 10,000 from Rs. 5,001. On 14 November 2012 this was further revised such that urban poor having an annual household income of up to Rs. 1 lakh were classified as EWS and those falling between Rs. 1 lakh and 2 lakhs were categorized as Low Income Group (LIG). The revised criteria, has been approved based on growth in per capita income, minimum wages for non-agriculture workers, monthly per capita expenditure, National Housing Bank’s Residential Price Index, and Consumer price index & consumer food price index.Rajiv Rinn Yojana (RRY) has been formulated by modifying the Interest Subsidy Scheme for Housing the Urban Poor (ISHUP) piloted in the 11th Plan period with enhanced scope and coverage. RRY is a Central Sector Scheme applicable in all the urban areas of the Country. RRY is an instrument to address the housing needs of the EWS/LIG segments in urban areas as well as to channelize institutional credit to the poorer segments of the society thereby, increasing home ownership in the country. Rajiv Rinn Yojana is effective from October 1, 2013. RRY provides for interest subsidy of 5% (500 basis points) on loans granted to EWS and LIG categories to construct their houses or extend the existing ones. The upper limit for loan is Rs 5 lakh for EWS and 8 lakh for LIG (interest subsidy would, however, be limited to the first Rs 5 lakh of the loan amount, in case the loan exceeds this amount). Under RRY, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) is defined as households having an average annual income up to Rs. 1,00,000/- while Low Income Group (LIG) is defined as households having an average annual income between Rs.1,00,001/- and up to Rs.2,00,000/-. More details on RRY may be seen here.Under the new Housing Scheme – Prime Minister’s Awaaz Yojna launched in 2015 with the aim of providing Housing for all by 2022, EWS households are defined as households having an annual income of up to Rs.3,00,000. States/UTs have the flexibility to redefine the annual income criteria as per local conditions in consultation with the Centre. The mission supports construction of houses upto 30 square meter carpet area with basic civic infrastructure, to be registered preferably in the name of the female head. The mission seeks to address the housing requirement of urban poor including slum dwellers through following programme verticals:Slum rehabilitation of slum dwellers with participation of private developers using land as a resource provided at concessional rates by the governmentPromotion of Affordable Housing for weaker section through credit linked subsidyAffordable Housing in Partnership with Public & Private sectors: Providing Central Assistance per EWS house in affordable housing projects where 35% of constructed houses are for EWS categorySubsidy for beneficiary-led individual house constructionUnder Section 2 (e) of Right to Education Act, (The Right Of Children To Free And Compulsory Education Act, 2009) a "child belonging to weaker section" means a child belonging to such parent or guardian whose annual income is lower than the minimum limit specified by the appropriate Government, by notification; For instance, Delhi Government has specified the EWS child as a child resident in Delhi for the last three years with annual parental income of less than Rs. 1 lakh. They are given 25% reservation in seat allotments. On the other hand, Andhra Pradesh has fixed the income ceiling at Rs. 60000. Various definitions of EWS adopted by various states for the purposes of implementing Right to Education may be seen here.The Central Government is implementing the Central Sector Plan Scheme titled “Scheme on Interest Subsidy on Educational Loans from scheduled Banks for professional education of students from economically weaker sections” for providing full interest subsidy during the period of moratorium (i.e. duration of a recognised professional course plus one year) on educational loans availed by students belonging to economically weaker sections whose annual income is not more than Rs.4.5 lakhs.Patients belonging to the economically weaker sections (EWS) are referred to identified private hospitals in Delhi for being provided with free treatment, particularly when such hospitals were set up on land obtained under concessional terms from the government[1]. For the purposes of this, EWS is defined as those with monthly income upto or less than Rs. 8086/-.The Union Budget for 2016-17 presented on 29.02.2016 announced that “Government will launch a new health protection scheme which will provide health cover up to Rs. One lakh per family belonging to poor and economically weak families”. For Senior Citizens of age 60 years and above, an additional top-up package up to Rs. 30,000 per senior citizen per year, got implemented w.e.f 01.04.2016. The Scheme is proposed to be launched w.e.f. 01.04.2017 and the details are awaited.Economically Backward Classes (EBCs)A concept similar to EWS used in India, is Economically Backward Classes (EBC). Citizens having annual income less than Rs.1 lakh and who do not belong to any social category such as Schedule Caste, Schedule Tribe and Other Backward Classes (SC/ST/OBC) have been categorized as Economically Backward Classes (EBCs). For instance, the term EBC is adopted in Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for the Economically Backward Class Students(Centrally Sponsored Scheme) which is effective from 2014-15. Under this scholarships are given to Indian nationals belonging to General Category whose total income from all sources of the employed candidate or his/her parents/guardians in case of unemployed candidate does not exceed Rs.1 lakh per annum. Another scheme launched alongside this, Dr Ambedkar Central Sector Scheme of Interest Subsidy on Educational Loans for Overseas Studies for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and Economically Backward Classes (EBCs) also adopts the same definition for EBC.The Central Government had set up a Commission for the Economically Backward Classes in January, 2004. The Commission was reconstituted on 03.03.2005. The revised terms of reference of the Commission were as follows:to elicit the views of State Governments/UTs and other Commissions on the subject;to suggest criteria for identification of economically backward classes;to recommend the welfare measures and quantum of reservation in education and government employment to the extent as appropriate; andto suggest the necessary constitutional, legal and administrative modalities as required for the implementation of their recommendations.The Commission for the Economically Backward Classes submitted its Report to the Government (Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment) on 22.7.2010[2]. The aforementioned scholarship schemes were launched for EBCs subsequent to the submission of this report.International ExperienceMany Governments target benefits to the economically weaker sections of the society. For instance, in the US Small Business Act, a woman is presumed economically disadvantaged “if she has a personal net worth of less than $750,000, her adjusted gross yearly income averaged over the three years preceding the certification does not exceed $350,000, and the fair market value of all her assets (including her primary residence and the value of the business concern) does not exceed $6 million”. Thus, in addition to income, the US Act resorts to networth and asset /wealth status of the person for deciding on their economic weakness.1. Source: PIB release dated 16 December 2014 and 11 February 2014; Health is a State Subject; it is the responsibility of the State Governments to ensure that proper treatment is provided to the poor in their States. For instance, as far as National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi is concerned, the Nursing Homes/Private Hospitals in Delhi registered as per the provisions laid down under Delhi Nursing Homes Registration Act, 1953 and Rules (Amendment) made thereunder and which were allotted land at concessional rates by land allotting agencies are providing free treatment to the eligible patients of economically weaker section (EWS) category. There are 45 such functional identified private hospitals which were allotted land at concessional rate by land allotting agencies. They have been providing free treatment to the extent of 10 % IPD and 25% of total OPD, completely free of any charges, to the eligible patients of EWS category whose monthly income is upto or less thanRs.8086/-.2. Source: Annual Report 2013-14 of Department of Social Justice & EmpowermentContributed byRose Mary K Abraham (IES 2006)Email- [email protected] in / create accountPageCommentsSuggest a conceptReadView sourceView historywNavigationHome PageAbout IESConceptsConcept IndexCreate a ConceptSuggest a ConceptUsers GuideProfilesAuthor IndexEditorial BoardSubmission GuidelinesSubscribe to ArthapediaFAQContact UsUpdates HistoryHelpShare ToolsShare119ToolboxRelated changesSpecial pagesPrintable versionPermanent linkTranslateSelect LanguageArabicFrenchGermanHindiPowered by TranslateThis page was first created on 9 February 2016, at 06:44 and last modified on 19 July 2016, at 18:33.This page has been accessed 204,911 times.Privacy policyAbout ArthapediaDisclaimersWebsite developed by csipl.net

Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris (born March 10, 1940) is an American martial artist, actor, film producer and screenwriter. After serving in the United States Air Force, he began his rise to fame as a martial artist, and has since founded his own school, Chun Kuk Do.Norris appeared in a number of action films, such as Way of the Dragon, in which he starred alongside Bruce Lee, and was The Cannon Group's leading star in the 1980s.[3][4]He played the starring role in the television series Walker, Texas Ranger from 1993 until 2001.Norris is a devout Christian and politically conservative. He has written several books on Christianity and donated to a number of Republican candidates and causes. In 2007 and 2008, he campaigned for former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, who was running for the Republican nomination for president in 2008.[5]Norris also writes a column for the conservative website WorldNetDaily.[6]Since 2005 Norris has been widely associated with an internet meme which documents fictional and often absurd feats associated with him.Contents[hide]1Early life2Martial arts career3Acting career3.1Rise to fame3.2Walker, Texas Ranger4Product endorsements5Appearances6Chun Kuk Do7Personal life7.1Family7.2Christianity7.3Martial arts and personal fitness8Activism8.1Philanthropy8.2Political views9Honors10Internet meme11Filmography12References13Further reading14External linksEarly lifeNorris was born in Ryan, Oklahoma on March 10, 1940,[7]to Wilma (née Scarberry) and Ray Norris, who was a World War II Army soldier,[8]a mechanic, bus driver, and truck driver.[9]Norris has stated that he has Irish and Cherokee roots.[3][8][10]Norris was named after Carlos Berry, his father's minister.[8]He has two younger brothers, Wieland (1943–1970; killed in Vietnam) and Aaron (a Hollywood producer). When Norris was sixteen, his parents divorced,[11]and he later relocated to Prairie Village, Kansas, and then to Torrance, California, with his mother and brothers.[3]Norris has described his childhood as downbeat. He was nonathletic, shy, and scholastically mediocre.[12]His father, Ray, worked intermittently as an automobile mechanic, and went on alcohol drinking binges that lasted for months at a time. Embarrassed by his father's behavior and the family's financial plight, Norris developed a debilitating introversion that lasted for his entire childhood.[13]He joined the United States Air Force as an Air Policeman (AP) in 1958 and was sent to Osan Air Base, South Korea. It was there that Norris acquired the nickname Chuck and began his training in Tang Soo Do (tangsudo), an interest that led to black belts in that art and the founding of the Chun Kuk Do ("Universal Way") form.[14]When he returned to the United States, he continued to serve as an AP at March Air Force Base in California.Norris was discharged in August 1962. He worked for the Northrop Corporation and opened a chain of Karate schools including a storefront school in his then-hometown of Torrance on Hawthorne Boulevard. Norris' official website lists celebrity clients at the schools; among them Steve McQueen, Chad McQueen, Bob Barker, Priscilla Presley, Donny Osmond and Marie Osmond.[15]Martial arts careerNorris in 1976Norris was defeated in his first two tournaments, dropping decisions to Joe Lewis and Allen Steen and three matches at the International Karate Championships to Tony Tulleners. By 1967 Norris had improved enough that he scored victories over the likes of Lewis, Skipper Mullins, Arnold Urquidez, Victor Moore, Ron Marchini, and Steve Sanders. Norris would be a two-time winner at S. Henry Cho's All American Championship.[16]In early 1968, Norris suffered the tenth and last loss of his career, losing an upset decision to Louis Delgado. On November 24, 1968, he avenged his defeat to Delgado and by doing so won the Professional Middleweight Karate champion title, which he held for six consecutive years.[11]In 1969, he won Karate's triple crown for the most tournament wins of the year, and the Fighter of the Year award by Black Belt magazine.Norris made history in 1990 when he was the first Westerner in the documented history of Taekwondo to be given the rank of 8th Degree Black Belt Grandmaster.[17]In 1999, Norris was inducted into the Martial Arts History Museum's Hall of Fame. On July 1, 2000, Norris was presented the Golden Lifetime Achievement Award by the World Karate Union Hall of Fame.Acting careerNorris on the set of the film The Delta Force (1986)Rise to fameIn 1969, Norris made his acting debut in the Dean Martin film The Wrecking Crew. At a martial arts demonstration in Long Beach, Norris met the martial artist Bruce Lee. In 1972, he acted as Lee's nemesis in the movie Way of the Dragon (titled Return of the Dragon in its U.S. distribution), which is widely credited with launching him toward stardom. In Asia, Norris is still known primarily for this role. In 1974, McQueen encouraged him to begin acting classes at MGM.Norris' first starring role was 1977's Breaker! Breaker!, and subsequent films such as Good Guys Wear Black (1978), The Octagon (1980), An Eye for an Eye (1981), and Lone Wolf McQuade (1983) proved his increasing box office bankability.In 1984, Norris starred in Missing in Action, the first of a series of Rambo-inspired POW rescue fantasies themed around the Vietnam War POW/MIA issue that were produced by Israeli cousins Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus and released under their Cannon Films banner. Norris later dedicated these films to his younger brother Wieland. Wieland, a private in the 101st Airborne Division, had been killed in June 1970 in Vietnam while on patrol in the defense of Firebase Ripcord.[18]The film, however, was criticized heavily as being a preemptive cash-in on the Rambo film series.[19][20]Over the next four years, Norris became Cannon's most prominent star, appearing in eight films, including Code of Silence, The Delta Force, and Firewalker, in which he co-starred with Academy Award winner Louis Gossett, Jr.. Many of the aforementioned films were produced by Norris' brother Aaron Norris, as were several episodes of Walker, Texas Ranger. In 1986, he was involved in the production of the Ruby-Spears cartoon Karate Kommandos.After an 8 year layoff, he starred in the 2012 sequel to The Expendables.In October 2014, he revealed that he would be shooting a new film, The Finisher, in March 2015.[21]Walker, Texas RangerBy the end of the 1980s, Cannon Films had faded from prominence, and Norris' star appeal seemed to go with it. He reprised his Delta Force role for MGM, which had acquired the Cannon library after the latter's Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Norris went on to make several more films before making a transition to television.[22]In 1993, he began shooting the series Walker, Texas Ranger, which lasted eight seasons on CBS and continued in syndication on other channels, notably the Hallmark Channel.On October 17, 2005, CBS premiered the Sunday Night Movie of the Week, Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire. The production was a continuation of the series, and not scripted to be a reunion movie. Norris reprised his role as Cordell Walker for the movie. He has stated that future Walker, Texas Ranger Movie of the Week projects are expected; however, this was severely impaired by CBS's 2006–2007 season decision to no longer regularly schedule Movies of the Week on Sunday night.Product endorsementsNorris has appeared with Christie Brinkley in a long-running series of cable TV infomercials promoting Total Gym home fitness equipment. Norris has also appeared in a commercial for Mountain Dew.In 2010, Norris appeared in advertisements for communications company T-Mobile in the Czech Republic.[23]In 2011, Norris appeared in advertisements for the World of Warcraft video game.[24]In 2012, Norris appeared in a series of commercials for the Polish bank BZ WBK.[25]Chuck NorrisStyleChun Kuk Do, Tang Soo Do, Taekwondo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, JudoRank10th degree black belt Chun Kuk Do9th degree black belt Tang Soo Do8th degree black belt Taekwondo5th degree black belt in Karate3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsublack belt JudoAppearancesAt the 1994 edition of Survivor Series, he was the special outside enforcer for the casket match rematch between The Undertaker and Yokozuna. He was the enforcer to ensure that nobody interfered in the match.Chun Kuk DoMain article: Chun Kuk DoNorris created the martial art Chun Kuk Do, which is based primarily on Tang Soo Do and includes elements from every combat style he knows. Like many other martial arts, Chun Kuk Do includes a code of honor and rules to live by. These rules are from Norris' personal code. They are:[26]I will develop myself to the maximum of my potential in all ways.I will forget the mistakes of the past and press on to greater achievements.I will continually work at developing love, happiness and loyalty in my family.I will look for the good in all people and make them feel worthwhile.If I have nothing good to say about a person, I will say nothing.I will always be as enthusiastic about the success of others as I am about my own.I will maintain an attitude of open-mindedness.I will maintain respect for those in authority and demonstrate this respect at all times.I will always remain loyal to my God, my country, family and my friends.I will remain highly goal-oriented throughout my life because that positive attitude helps my family, my country and myself.Personal lifeNorris receiving the Veteran of the Year award by the U.S. Air Force in 2001Norris during a meeting with Commanding Officer Captain J.R Haley, in June 2005Norris during a promotion ceremony at Camp Taqaddum in the Al Anbar province of Iraq on November 2, 2006FamilyNorris married Dianne Holechek in 1958. In 1963 their first child, Mike, was born. His daughter Dina was born in 1964 out of an extramarital affair.[27]Later, he had a second son, Eric, with his wife in 1965. After 30 years of marriage, Norris and Holechek divorced in 1988.On November 28, 1998, he married former model Gena O'Kelley, 23 years Norris' junior. O'Kelley had two children from a previous marriage. She delivered twins on August 30, 2001: Dakota Alan Norris, a boy, and Danilee Kelly Norris, a girl.[28]On September 22, 2004, Norris told Entertainment Tonight's Mary Hart that his daughter Dina was the result of an extramarital affair. He did not meet her until she was 26, although she learned that he was her father when she was 16. She sent a letter informing him of their relationship. After meeting her, Norris said he knew she was his daughter upon seeing her.[29]In 2005, Norris reported in his autobiography that his mother gave birth to him when she was 18 years old.Norris has nine grandchildren.[30]ChristianityAn outspoken Christian,[31]Norris is the author of several Christian-themed books, such as The Justice Riders. He has also been in a few TV commercials promoting Bible study and prayer in public schools, in addition to efforts to reduce drug use. In his WorldNetDaily columns, he has expressed his belief in Biblical creationism,[32]that those who are troubled should turn to Jesus, and is quoted as saying "true patriots" do not stay clear of discussing religion and politics.[33]On April 22, 2008, Norris expressed his support for the intelligent design movement when he reviewed Ben Stein's Expelled for Conservative news, politics, opinion, breaking news analysis, political cartoons and commentary.[34]Martial arts and personal fitnessNorris has received a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu from the Machado family.[35]In his February 15, 2010 WorldNetDaily column, Norris announced that, starting in the fall of 2010, he will begin a second weekly column for Creators Syndicate. This new column, "C-Force", will focus on personal fitness.[36]ActivismPhilanthropyHe is known for his contribution towards organizations such as Funds for Kids, Veteran's Administration National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans, the United Way, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation in the form of donations as well as fund-raising activities.[37]His time with the U.S. Veterans Administration as a spokesperson was inspired by his experience serving the United States Air Force in Korea. His objective has been to popularize the issues such as Pensions and Health care, that concern hospitalized war veterans. Due to his significant contributions, and continued patriotism, he received the Veteran of the Year award in 2001 at the American Veteran Awards.[37]Norris also established the United Fighting Arts Federation and Kickstart Kids in 1990. As a significant part of his philanthropic contributions, the organization was formed to develop self-esteem and focus in at-risk children as a tactic to keep them away from drug-related pressure by training them in martial arts. Norris hopes that by shifting middle school and high school children's focus towards this positive and strengthening endeavour, these children will have the opportunity to build a better future for themselves.[37][38]In 2005, Norris founded the World Combat League (WCL), a full-contact, team-based martial arts competition, of which part of the proceeds are given to his Kickstart Kids program.[37]Additionally, Norris supports the Vijay Amritraj Foundation, which aims at bringing hope, help and healing to the defenceless and innocent victims of disease, tragedy and circumstance in India. Through his donations, he has helped the foundation support Paediatric HIV/AIDS homes in Delhi, a blind school in Karnataka, and a mission that cares for HIV/AIDS infected adults, as well as mentally ill patients in Cochin.[39]Norris with former Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee in Londonderry, New HampshirePolitical viewsNorris and his wife at a political event in The Woodlands, Texas on February 15, 2016.Norris is a Republican, and has donated more than $32,000 to Republican candidates and organizations since 1988.[40]Norris supports gun rights and ownership and is against public schools celebrating the Day of Silence.[41]In 2006, Norris began penning a column for the conservative news website WorldNetDaily, sharing his "musings about faith, family, freedom, country, loyalty – maybe even kickboxing."On October 22, 2007, Norris announced his endorsement of Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee for President.[42]Norris said, "I believe the only one who has all of the characteristics to lead America forward into the future is ex-Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee."[43]After the 2008 presidential election, Norris drafted a letter to President-elect Barack Obama, stating that he should "use and cite the Constitution ... protect American life ... learn from the mistakes of your Democratic predecessors ... [and] lead more from the center".[44]On November 18, 2008, Norris became one of the first members of show business to express support for the California Proposition 8 ban on same-sex marriage, and he chided activists for "interfering" with the democratic process and the double standard he perceived in criticizing the LDS Church without criticizing African Americans, who had voted for the measure by a wide margin.[45]During the 2012 presidential election, Norris first recommended Ron Paul, and then later formally endorsed Newt Gingrich as the Republican presidential candidate.[46]After Gingrich suspended his campaign in May 2012, Norris endorsed Republican presumptive nominee Mitt Romney, despite Norris having previously accused Romney of flip-flopping and of trying to buy the nomination for the Republican Party candidacy for 2012.[47][48]On the eve of the election he and his wife Gina made a video warning that if evangelicals didn't show up at the polls and vote out President Obama, "...our country as we know it may be lost forever...".[49][50]Norris also produced the film Answering the Call, which featured his 2007 trip to Iraq to visit the troops.[51][52]Norris endorsed Huckabee again in the 2016 Republican Primary before he dropped out.[53]In March 2016, it was reported that Norris endorsed Republican Texas Senator Ted Cruz and that he would be attending a Cruz rally,[54][55]but two days later, Norris stated he would only endorse the GOP nominee once that nominee has been nominated by the party.[56]Norris has visited Israel and voiced support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the 2013 and 2015 elections.[57][58][59]HonorsOn March 28, 2007, Commandant Gen. James T. Conway made Norris an honorary United States Marine during a dinner at the commandant's residence in Washington, D.C.[60]On December 2, 2010, he (along with brother Aaron) was given the title honorary Texas Ranger by Texas Governor Rick Perry.[61]Internet memeMain article: Chuck Norris factsIn late 2005, Norris became the object of an ironic internet meme known as "Chuck Norris Facts", which document fictional, often absurdly heroic feats and characteristics about Norris. Norris has written his own response to the parody on his website, stating that he does not feel offended by them and finds some of them funny,[62]claiming that his personal favorite is that they wanted to add his face to Mount Rushmore, but the granite is not hard enough for his beard.[63]On November 29, 2007, Gotham Books, the adult division of Penguin USA, released a book entitled The Truth About Chuck Norris: 400 facts about the World's Greatest Human based on the Chuck Norris Facts.[64]Norris filed suit in December against Penguin USA and author Ian Spector, claiming, "trademark infringement, unjust enrichment and privacy rights."[65]Norris dropped the suit in May of the following year.[66]FilmographyMain article: Chuck Norris filmographyReferencesJump up^ Kirell, Andrew (May 25, 2012). "Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Are Republicans". Mediaite. New York City. Retrieved September 17, 2016.Jump up^ "Norris, Carlos Ray, A1C". TogetherWeServed. 2016. 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Rohit Gurunath Sharma (born 30 April 1987) is an Indian cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and an occasional right-arm off break bowler who plays for Mumbai in domestic cricket. He is the captain of the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League.Having started his international career at the age of 20, Sharma quickly came to be pegged by many analysts as a permanent fixture in the Indian cricket team in the next decade. He made his ODI debut on June 23, 2007 against Ireland. In 2013, he started playing as an opening batsman for India ODI team, and performed consistently. He scored consecutive centuries in his first two Test matches against the West Indies in November 2013, scoring 177 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on debut, followed by a score of 111* in the next Test at the Wankhede Stadium in India.[3][4]He played 108 ODIs before playing his maiden Test.On 13 November 2014, Rohit Sharma scored 264 against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, which is the highest individual score in ODIs. He thus became the only player in the world to score two double hundreds in ODIs. Rohit Sharma is the third skipper after MS Dhoni and Gautam Gambhir to lead his team to the IPL title twice. As per Forbes India 2015 Top 100 celebrities in India, Sharma is listed 8th in terms of fame, 46th in terms of income and 12th overall.[5]Contents[hide]1Early life2Playing career2.1Domestic2.2International3Indian Premier League3.1Season by season at IPL4Personal life5Records6International centuries7Awards7.1Test cricket7.1.1Man of the match awards7.1.2Man of the series awards7.2ODI cricket7.2.1Man of the match awards7.2.2Player of the series awards7.3T20I cricket7.3.1Man of the match awards7.4Other awards8References9External linksEarly life[edit]Sharma was born on 30 April 1987 in Bansod, Nagpur, Maharashtra. His mother Purnima Sharma comes from Visakhapatnam.[6]His father Gurunath Sharma worked as a caretaker of a transport firm storehouse. Sharma was raised by his grandparents and uncles in Borivali because of his father's low income.[7]He would visit his parents, who lived in a single-room house in Dombivli,[8]only during weekends.[7]He has a younger brother, Vishal Sharma.[8]Sharma joined a cricket camp in 1999 with his uncle's money. His coach at the camp was Dinesh Lad who asked him to change his school to Swami Vivekanand International School, where Lad was the coach and which had better cricket facilities. Sharma recollects, "I told him I couldn't afford it, but he got me a scholarship. So for four years I didn't pay a penny, and did well in my cricket."[7]Sharma started as an off spinner who could bat a bit, before Lad noticed Sharma's batting abilities and promoted him from number eight to open the innings. He excelled in the Harris and Giles Shield school cricket tournaments, scoring a century on debut as opener.[9]Playing career[edit]Domestic[edit]Rohit Sharma made his List A debut for West Zone against Central Zone in the Deodhar Trophy in March 2005;, at Gwalior.[10]It was his unbeaten innings of 142 in 123 balls against North Zone at Udaipur in the same tournament,[11]that brought him into the limelight.[12]Performances for the India A sides in Abu Dhabi and Australia followed, leading to him being selected for the 30 member probables list for the Champions Trophy,[12]although he did not make the final squad. This was before he had made his Ranji Trophy debut.[12]He was also selected for the NKP Salve Challenger Trophy.Sharma at fielding practice.Sharma made his First-class debut for India A against New Zealand A, at Darwin in July 2006.[13]He made his Ranji Trophy debut for his First-class side Mumbai in the 2006/2007 season. Though he was unable to contribute much in the initial matches,[14]he scored 205 off 267 balls in the match against Gujarat.[14]Mumbai went on to win the tournament with Sharma scoring a half century in the final against Bengal.[15]In October 2013, upon the retirement of Ajit Agarkar, and owing to a successful captaincy stint in the IPL for Mumbai Indians, where he helped to win the IPL as well as the Champions League T20, Sharma was appointed as the captain of the Mumbai Ranji team for the 2013–14 season.[citation needed]International[edit]Rohit Sharma was first selected for the limited-overs matches on India's tour to Ireland in 2007. He made his One Day International debut against Ireland at Belfast, although he did not bat in the match.[16]Rohit Sharma eventually made his mark on the international stage on 20 September 2007, when he led India to victory by scoring an unbeaten 50 (which came off 40 deliveries) against South Africa in the 2007 ICC World Twenty20.[17]The win reserved India a berth in the semifinals of the tournament. At one stage India were 61–4, but his partnership of 85 runs with skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni helped India to post a total of 153/5.[17]He was eventually declared Man of the Match.[17]Sharma then proceeded to score 30 runs off 16 balls in the final against Pakistan.[18]Rohit Sharma scored his maiden ODI half-century against Pakistan, at Jaipur on 18 November 2007.[19]and was selected as part of India's 16-man squad for the CB series in Australia.[20]Here, he scored 235 runs at an average of 33.57 with 2 fifties,[21]including his score of 66 in the 1st final at Sydney[22]partnering Sachin Tendulkar for most of India's successful run chase.However, his ODI performances suffered a downturn after this and his middle-order position was taken over by Suresh Raina, and eventually, Virat Kohli took his position as the reserve batsman.[23]In December 2009, he scored a triple century in the Ranji Trophy[24]and was recalled to the ODI team for the tri-nations tournament in Bangladesh as Tendulkar opted to rest in the series.[25]However, Virat Kohli and Suresh Raina were selected ahead of him in the playing eleven, and he did not play in any of India's five matches.Rohit Sharma was called to the Indian Test team in February 2010[citation needed]as the only reserve batsman. When V. V. S. Laxman failed to recover from an injury, Sharma was set to make his debut, but injured himself playing football in the warm-up on the first morning of the match. It was too late to bring in a replacement batsman, so the reserve wicket-keeper Wriddhiman Saha had to play as a specialist batsman. Since then Suresh Raina, Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli overtook him and made their Test debuts in the middle order.He scored his maiden ODI century (114) against Zimbabwe on 28 May 2010. He followed it up with another century in the next match of the tri-series against Sri Lanka on 30 May 2010 by scoring 101 not out.[26][27]He was dropped from the Indian squad for 2011 World Cup.[28]He was selected for the West Indies tour of 2011 after the IPL in a squad where senior batsmen such as Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and skipper MS Dhoni were rested, and Yuvraj Singh, Gautam Gambhir were out to injuries.[29]The side was captained by Suresh Raina with Harbhajan Singh as his deputy. He contributed 26 off 23 balls with two sixes in the only T20I at Queen's Park Oval and strung a 71-run partnership with Subramaniam Badrinath leading to an Indian victory.[citation needed]In the ODI series that followed, he carried on with his good form. The first ODI was also played at Queen's Park Oval. Rohit was elected man of the match for his 68 not out of 75 balls with three fours and a six.[30]In the third ODI played at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua; Sharma scored a matching-winning 86 of 91 balls. Rohit along with Harbhajan Singh got India out of trouble to win the match after they were reduced to 92 for 6.[31]He was widely appraised for his calm and matured performance. Sharma won his first Man of the Series award for excellent batting performance throughout the ODI series.[32]His good form continued as he bagged another Man of the series award against West Indies again but this time on Indian soil.[33]He was part of the squad selected to play in the Australian series.In 2013, he was experimented as new opening batsman for India along with the Shikhar Dhawan for the Champions Trophy.[34]The successful starts achieved by this opening pair helped India win the Champions Trophy and Tri-nation series in the West Indies. His good form continued in the home series against Australia when he scored a 141 not out in Jaipur and 209 runs off 158 balls, in Bangalore and with 16 sixes, he broke the world record for most sixes hit in an ODI innings.Sharma during the 2015 Cricket World Cup in Australia.In November 2013, during Sachin Tendulkar's farewell Test series, Sharma made his Test debut at Eden Gardens in Kolkata against the West Indies. He scored a 177 which was the second best score on debut by an Indian behind Shikhar Dhawan. Sharma became one of the few Indian players who scored a century on Test debut. He followed it up with an 111 not out at his home ground at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai becoming the third Indian cricketer to score back-to-back centuries in the first two tests—a feat which was achieved by Sourav Ganguly in 1996 in England and Mohammad Azharuddin in 1984 who scored centuries in his first three tests.In 2014, he became the first person to score more than 250 runs in One-Day international cricket. He scored 264 against Sri Lanka at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. With this innings, he became the first player to score two double hundred in ODIs. His innings of 264 is the highest score by a batsman in an ODI, surpassing 219 by Virender Sehwag.[35][36][37]On 2 October 2015, in South Africa's tour of India, Sharma scored 106 in the first T20I at HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala. With this feat, he became the second Indian cricketer to have scored centuries in all formats of the game. On 11 October, in the first ODI of the tour, he scored 150 off 133 balls, in a losing cause while chasing South Africa's total of 303.He also scored 2 back to back centuries in the ODI series in Australia with a 99 in the final match.[38]Indian Premier League[edit]Rohit Sharma is one of the most successful players in IPL and has the unique record of finishing the match by scoring a last-ball six. He has one IPL century and a hat-trick to his name. Sharma was signed up by the Deccan Chargers franchise for a sum of US$750,000 a year in 2008.[39]He was one of the leading run scorers in the 2008 IPL season with 404 runs at an average of 36.72.[40]He also held the coveted Orange Cap for a brief period.In the 2009 IPL season he was appointed as the vice-captain of the Deccan Chargers. In a match against Kolkata Knight Riders where 21 was required off the last over, Sharma scored 26 off the over from Mashrafe Mortaza to seal a win. He was the fifth bowler to take an IPL hat-trick[41]and was awarded the best U-23 player of the tournament.In the 2011 IPL auction, he was sold for US$ 2million to the Mumbai Indians.[42]He was later promoted as the permanent captain of the Mumbai Indians in the 2013 season as Ricky Ponting was benched due to poor form. Mumbai Indians under his captaincy won the IPL for the first time. It was a terrific season for him as a captain as he helped Mumbai Indians to win the IPL as well as the Champions League T20 in 2013.Once again in 2015 he helped MI to win the IPL 8 title by beating Chennai with margin of 41 runs in final played on 24 May 2015. He played an unbeatable innings of 50 of 26 balls for the team to score a 202/5 and also won the Man of The Match award in the finals. He became only one of the captains who won the IPL trophy twice. He also became the second player after Yusuf Pathan to be a part of the playing XI that won the IPL title three times: once with the Deccan Chargers and twice as the skipper of the Mumbai Indians.Season by season at IPL[edit]IPL Batting Statistics of Rohit SharmaYearTeamInnsRunsHSAveSR100504s6s2008Deccan Chargers[43][44][45]1240476*36.72147.980438192009163625227.84114.0122182010164047328.85133.770336142011Mumbai Indians[46][47]143728733.81125.25033213201216433109*30.92126.6013391820131953879*38.42131.5404352820141539059*30129.1303311620151648298*34.45144.440341212008–2015 Total[48]1283385109*32.55131.29124274147Personal life[edit]Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh during their wedding event.In April 2015, Sharma became engaged to his childhood friend Ritika Sajdeh. They tied the knot on 13 December 2015.[49]Records[edit]On 2 October 2015, Sharma became the second Indian to make a century in T20I cricket, thus becoming the highest scorer in a single T20I innings for India. He scored 106 off 66 balls. This record was broken when K. L. Rahul scored 110* against West Indies on August 27, 2016.[50] Sharma became the second Indian after Suresh Raina to have scored a century each in each of the three forms of International Cricket.On 13 November 2014, Sharma became the highest individual ODI scorer with 264 runs against Sri Lanka at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. He also became the only player to hit two double hundreds in ODI[35] cricket matchSharma broke the record set by Shane Watson for Most runs from fours and sixes in an innings by scoring 186 http://runs.by boundaries[51]With 33 fours, Sharma hit the most number of fours in an ODI innings.[52]On 11 October 2015, he scored the 150 in Kanpur against South Africa making it the highest ODI score in KanpurSharma has the highest number of sixes, 16, in an ODI inning.[53]A hat-trick in the Indian Premier League[41]On 12 January 2016, Sharma scored 171* against Australia in a one-day international between India and Australia at Perth. This is the highest score by a visiting batsman against Australia in Australia. The previous top score against Australia in Australia was Viv Richards' 153 not out at the MCG in 1979-80.[54]Most runs scored by a batsman in bilateral ODI seris with 491 runs against Australia in Australian cricket team in India in 2013–14 series.[55]International centuries[edit]Main article: List of international cricket centuries by Rohit SharmaAwards[edit]Test cricket[edit]Man of the match awards[edit]S NoSeriesSeasonMatch PerformanceResult11st Test – West Indies in India Test Series2013/141st Innings: 177 (301 balls: 23x4 1x6)2nd Innings: DNB; 1 Ct.India won by an innings and 51 runs.[56]Man of the series awards[edit]S NoSeriesSeasonMatch PerformanceResult1West Indies in India Test Series2013/14288 runs with avg. of 288.00 ; 2 hundreds.India won the series 2–0.[57]ODI cricket[edit]Man of the match awards[edit]S NoOpponentVenueDateMatch PerformanceResult1Sri LankaQueens Sports Club, Bulawayo30 May 2010101* (100 balls: 6x4, 2x6); 1 run out;India won by 7 wickets.[58]2West IndiesQueen's Park Oval, Port of Spain6 June 201168* (75 balls: 3x4, 1x6); 1 ct.India won by 4 wickets.[59]3West IndiesBarabati Stadium, Cuttack29 November 201172 (99 balls: 3x4, 1x6); 2–0–8–0India won by 1 wicket.[60]4AustraliaSawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur16 October 2013141* (123 balls: 17x4, 4x6)India won by 9 wickets.[61]5AustraliaM. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore2 November 2013209 (158 balls: 12x4, 16x6)India won by 57 runs.[62]6Sri LankaEden Gardens, Kolkata13 November 2014264 (173 balls: 33x4, 9x6)India won by 153 runs.[63]7BangladeshMelbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne19 March 2015137 (126 balls: 14x4, 3x6)India won by 109 runs.[64]8AustraliaThe Gabba, Brisbane15 January 2016124 (127 balls: 11x4, 3x6)India lost by 7 wickets.[65]Player of the series awards[edit]#SeriesSeasonMatch PerformanceResult1Indian cricket team in the West Indies2010/11257 Runs with avg. 128.50 ; 3 fifties. (5 matches)India Won the series 3–2.[66]2West Indian cricket team in India2011/12305 Runs with avg. 76.25 ; 3 fifties. (5 matches)India Won the series 4–1.[67]3Australian cricket team in India2013/14491 Runs with avg. 122.75 ; 1 double hundred, 2 hundred and 1 fifty. (5 matches)India Won the series 3–2.[68]4Indian cricket team in Australia2015/16441 Runs with avg. 110.25 ; 2 hundreds and 1 fifty. (5 matches)Australia Won the series 4–1.[69]T20I cricket[edit]Man of the match awards[edit]#SeriesDateOpponentMatch PerformanceResult12007 ICC World Twenty2020 September 2007South Africa50* (40 balls: 7x4, 2x6); 1 run out.India won by 37 runs.[70]2Indian cricket team in South Africa in 2010–119 January 2011South Africa53 (34 balls: 5x4, 2x6); 1 ct.India won by 21 runs.[71]32016 Asia Cup23 February 2016Bangladesh83 (55 balls: 7x4, 3x6); 1 ct. 1 run outIndia won by 45 runs.[72]42016 Asia Cup3 March 2016United Arab Emirates39 (28 balls: 7x4, 1x6)India won by 9 wickets.[73]Other awards[edit]In 2015, Sharma received the Arjuna Award, which is presented every year by the Government of India to recognize outstanding achievements in national sports in India.[74]For his two double centuries in ODIs, he won ESPNcricinfo - best ODI batting performance for 2013 and 2014.[75]For his maiden T20I century against South Africa, he won ESPNcricinfo - best T20 batting performance for 2015.[76]References[edit]Jump up^ "Virat as 'Cheeku', Dhoni as 'Mahi' - The fascinating story behind the nicknames of Indian cricketers". 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