Finally, DMK has zoned in on three individuals, who will make to the union cabinet. Azhagiri, his son; his grand nephew Dayanidhi Maran and A Raja, the Dalit face. In fact, Karunanidhi has kept senior leader T R Baalu out so that 2 of his relatives could be accommodated in the Cabinet. With her brother and cousin getting cabinet posts, Kanimozhi's,- Karunanidhi’s daughter from second wife, minimum demand is apparently independent charge as minister of state. But the Congress is reluctant.
The wooden spooners are now title holders. Deccan Chargers beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 6 runs in a thrilling final match to become the 2009 IPL Champions in Johannesburg. For the starters, both Royal Challengers and Deccan Chargers were bottom placed teams in the last years IPL. Chasing 144 for win, Roelof van der Merwe (32) and Ross Taylor (27) seemed to take the match on the RC’s side, but eventually stopped at 137 for nine in the final match.
