#women's cricket Academy

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Best Women’s Cricket  Academy in Bangalore

Rising Star women's cricket Academy is another popular cricket coaching institute for girls who want to pursue cricket. Mr Mahesh Gowda founded it on June 11th, 2011, and aims to provide quality training around the clock. Their facilities include a gym, a rehab centre, and fitness programs. Prices start at Rs.900/month or Rs.2500 for three months. The academy is located at New BEL Rd, AG’s Layout, 

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 Women’s Cricket  Academy in Bangalore -  Karnataka Institute of Cricket

The Karnataka Institute of Cricket (KIOC) is one of the premier cricket academies in India, renowned for its dedication to fostering cricket talent and providing top-tier training facilities. Established in Bangalore, the heart of Karnataka's cricketing culture, KIOC has become a beacon of excellence in cricket coaching, nurturing players who have gone on to achieve success at national and international levels.

Founding and Vision

Founded by Irfan Sait, a prominent Women's cricket Academy coach with a deep passion for the game, KIOC aims to create an environment where young cricketers can develop their skills, discipline, and understanding of the sport. The academy's vision is to be a center of excellence that produces world-class cricketers who can compete at the highest levels.

Facilities and Infrastructure

KIOC boasts state-of-the-art facilities designed to provide comprehensive training and development opportunities for cricketers of all ages and skill levels. Key features include:

Indoor and Outdoor Nets: Advanced practice nets equipped with various pitch types and automated bowling machines.

High-Performance Gym: A fully equipped fitness center focusing on strength, conditioning, and injury prevention.

Video Analysis and Simulation Room: For detailed performance review and tactical planning.

Residential Facilities: On-campus accommodation for outstation and international trainees, ensuring a focused and immersive training experience.

Specialist Coaches: A team of experienced coaches, many of whom are former professional cricketers, providing expert guidance and mentoring.

Training Programs

KIOC offers a variety of training programs tailored to different age groups and skill levels:

Basic Coaching Program: For young beginners, focusing on fundamental skills and a passion for the game.

Intermediate Coaching Program: For players with some experience, aiming to refine techniques and improve game awareness.

Advanced Training Program: For experienced players looking to enhance their skills and prepare for competitive cricket.

Elite Development Program: For top-tier athletes, including personalized coaching, fitness regimens, dietary plans, and mental conditioning.

Achievements and Alumni

Over the years, KIOC has produced numerous cricketers who have excelled at various levels of the game, including national and international stages. The academy's emphasis on holistic development ensures that its alumni not only perform well on the field but also exhibit strong character and sportsmanship off the field.

Community Engagement and Outreach

KIOC is committed to promoting cricket at the grassroots level through various community engagement and outreach initiatives. These include:

Talent Hunts and Clinics: Regularly conducted in different regions to identify and nurture budding cricketers.

Workshops and Camps: Providing specialized training sessions and exposure to modern cricketing techniques.

Scholarships and Support Programs: For underprivileged and talented cricketers, ensuring equal opportunities for all.

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Fuck It Friday!!

Tagged by the ever wonderful @theotherbuckley and @wikiangela 💙

Finally got more of the Eddie/Buck first meeting done! Hope you enjoy!

Buck lets his eyes travel over Eddie again (listen, the guy is hot and he just hugged Buck, he’s only human) and it’s then that he notices the LAFD Fire Academy logo on the back of his shirt. In the back of his head, he can hear Carrie’s voice excitedly saying, “his Daddy’s gonna be a firefighter too!”. “H-hey, are you at the academy?” Buck asks, twisting his fingers with a sudden wave of anxiety. Eddie quirks an eyebrow, which looks, frankly, adorable. “Yeah, why?” “Well I – uh – I just finished my probationary year with the 118 and was thinking if you ever needed any help, with like training or whatever, that I’d be happy to lend a hand?” Buck’s got no idea why his heart rate has suddenly ratcheted up in pace, but then Eddie looks at him with a sort of tentative hopefulness, as if he’s deciding if he allows himself to accept help for the first time in his life, and Buck’s stomach does some very unhelpful backflips. “You’re in the LAFD?” Eddie asks, “with the 118?” His brows furrow and Buck’s heart catches in his throat. Is this weird? Is Buck being too much? Eddie looks like he’s thinking and then suddenly his face clears, a grin breaking through and he points at Buck. “Wait a second, you’re Buckley?” It’s definitely not what Buck was expecting, and he stands there dumbfounded for a second before finding his voice. “Uh, yeah?” he says eloquently. Eddie tips back his head and laughs, and Buck’s more confused than ever. “Oh man, you’ve got quite the reputation at the academy Buck” Eddie chuckles. Buck’s pretty sure his brain has been replaced with a family of small crickets. A reputation? Doing what? He nervously thinks back to his early days with the 118, of how he’d steal fire trucks to sleep with women (hey, he couldn’t exactly bring them home, right? And a man has… urges) and wonders if that managed to trickle its way down to the academy. “Uh,” he laughs nervously, “what do you mean by a reputation? I didn’t –“ “You’ve got like, all the records on the scenarios and exercises, man, I’m constantly trying to beat them, but I just can’t get there. And now I know you did all that whilst also being a single father? Jesus.” The way Eddie’s looking at Buck, almost with a sort of reverence, is absolutely insane. He’s hugely relieved that Eddie wasn’t about to bring up his old nickname of “firehose” (coined by one of the other academy members after catching him in the showers with one of the guest speakers) and if he’s totally honest, just a tiny bit smug that no one else has managed to beat his records. “Well, ya know, work hard, reap the rewards, right?” he replies, instantly realising that he sounds like a cocky ass. “Right, right,” Eddie says distractedly, pulling out his phone. He looks back up at Buck, hesitating for a second, before stretching out his phone to him. “Hey do you think I could maybe get your number? I just – I could probably do with a bit of help with my certification tests, and if Christopher and Carrie are going to be friends then it might be –“ “Of course!” Buck grabs Eddie’s phone, maybe a little eagerly, and keys in his number. He contemplates setting his nickname to “Sexy Firefighter Dad” but decides against it. Makes him feel too old anyway, that’s something Bobby would go by. When he finally hands Eddie’s phone back to him, he’s blushing furiously. It’s been years since someone asked for his number for anything other than sexual. “Thanks man,” Eddie says appreciatively and Buck waves him off. “No problem. Who knows, we might end up real close.” He winks cheekily and is delighted to see Eddie’s cheeks pink up a little.

tagging @daffi-990 @watchyourbuck @hippolotamus @cal-daisies-and-briars @puppyboybuckley @disasterbuckdiaz @thewolvesof1998 @rainbow-nerdss @spotsandsocks @jesuisici33 @fortheloveofbuddie @wildlife4life @evanbegins @buckbuckgoose @bucksbackwardcap @exhuastedpigeon @tizniz @smilingbuckley @housewifebuck @steadfastsaturnsrings @slightlyobsessedwitheverything @nmcggg and anyone else who wants to join

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Slow | Chloe Logarzo x Reader

Words: 1.9k Summary: despite a rough relationship with your parents, your closeness to your sister brings you Chloe, the only girl for you. Warning: NOT PROOF READ I have no clue if this is any good and I’m so sorry I think it might be one of my worst ones😭, I know the WBBL started in 2015 but who fucking cares, I changed it – no COVID but Olympics still postponed for some unknown reason :D Requested by - @charligrantismygirlfriend - not happy with this one at all i'm genuinely so sorry

Sport wasn’t something I was unfamiliar with. In fact, it was my favourite thing. As a kid, my mum and dad put me through many different clubs for different sports, from tennis to AFL. We always landed back at the same lush green cricket pitch in the western suburbs of Sydney on a Saturday morning, surrounded by other girls of all ages who shared my passion.

On Sundays my younger sister would play her soccer games, so we’d spend the weekend in a hotel in the city, then go to each other’s games, pretending to do our homework as we watch.

Not long into Ellie’s soccer journey, our parents decided the move from Cowra to Sydney was necessary for her to develop. The hours long trips to and from training in the depths of Sydney every afternoon proving to be more difficult as she progressed in school.

I no longer lived with them when they made the move, but I resented Ellie for a while. I’d been playing cricket before she could walk, albeit poorly as a 6-year-old, and had moved up through the stages into the best group in the academy by the age of 14. My parents insisted nothing much would come of it, so there was no reason to make such a drastic move and leave the farm and small-town life behind.

-

I started playing professionally for Sydney in the Twenty20 Cup at 17, the same year I got my first call-up for the women’s national cricket team. We, or they, still didn’t live in Sydney, so I dropped out of high school my senior year, and lived with one of the older girls who was also on the national team. I made my national debut a couple months after in a test match against England. My parents didn’t come, Ellie had some important game on that was simply impossible to miss.

-

At 15, when they finally joined me in the city, Ellie joined her first W-league team, and had her first senior team call-up. I made sure to be there for both debuts, avoiding my parents who sat in the crowd nearby. I cried the moment she first touched the pitch in a Matilda’s jersey, and rushed down from the stands to pick her up and hug her when the match was over.

That’s when I first met her… Chloe. My age, a beautiful brunette in the midfield who celebrated with my sister after their 9-0 win against Vietnam. We introduced ourselves and exchanged numbers but nothing much came of it. I can’t deny the many nights I spent awake dreaming of the girl.

The next time I saw Chloe in person was a Sydney Derby. Naturally I’d come to support my sister, but I couldn’t help but cheer whenever the older girl got a touch on the ball. I met up with her and Ellie again after the game, shouting them both dinner. That’s when Chloe asked me out on our first date.

It was somewhat rushed. Her departure for Newcastle was pending and it limited our options, leaving us to grab some shitty take away and dance around in a field down the road from where I lived. The sun was bright, but her smile was brighter. I stumble on my own feet whenever she looked at me, her beauty beyond compare. The beginning of a sunburn kissing my cheeks only provided me so much of an excuse as to why I was so red.

“I’m going to come to every single one of your games.” She whispers in my ear as we lay on the picnic blanket, beneath the over looming gum tree, me playing with her hair as she rests a hand beneath my loose linen shirt.

“You have your own training. And you can’t drive 2+ hours back and forth once a week. Also we have away games you can’t possibly make...” Despite my desperate want for her to be there every game, I begin to list all the reasons it wasn’t logical.

“I’ll find a way. And if not all, most home games.” She gives me a satisfied smile, one that tells me she knows she’s won whatever little argument we had.

-

Chloe keeps her promise, and I join her in my own. We both attend each other’s home games as often as possible, and very rarely, we managed to catch an away game. It usually happened when we were both playing a game in the same city, but we took whatever we were given.

Things went down hill when she moved to Sweden.

She hadn’t been the one to tell me. Ellie was spending a week with me after returning from the Olympics, which I had managed to attend most of, and asked me how I felt about the move. Chloe and I had been dating for a year, so the shock that she hadn’t told me was bigger than the shock at the news.

“What do you mean? She would tell me if she was moving to Sweden.” The pity in my little sister’s eyes is enough to break me. She pats and rubs my back as I sob into her shoulder. My whole body shakes as I moan and weep, and by the time I stop my eyes burn and there isn’t a dry spot on her shirt.

-

“So this is it? You’re breaking up with me because I’m moving?” Chloe looks at me like I’ve got 2 heads as I stand on her front step.

“No, I’m breaking up with you because I had to find out from my little sister, by accident, that you’re moving. Were you ever going to tell me? Or was I just going to have to find out when The Jets removed your name from the squad list?”

“I’m going to come back for the A-League season anyway! It’s not like I’m never coming back, I’ll barely be gone 8 months. And I was going to tell you!”

“When? Once your plane touched down in Stockholm or wherever you’re going? In 5 months when I called you so you can explain why you didn’t come to my game? When were you going to tell me Chlo?” I’m met with silence.

“That’s what I thought.” I turn and walk away, never expecting to see her again.

I can hear her shouting something at me as I continue to walk down the road, droplets of rain beginning to fall on the pavement in front of me. Nothing really registers until I’m standing in front of my sister’s apartment door, clothes heavy with rain and a face void of any other emotion except heartbreak.

-

I don’t see Chloe for years to come following the tragic end of our relationship. Despite her coming back during the summer to play for Sydney, I had no reason to watch her games, Ellie having moved to Portland to develop her career.

Then Ellie moved to Lyon, and I decided to move with her, putting a pause to my cricketing career. Further away from Chloe and closer to Ellie seemed like the perfect deal.

So I helped Ellie move and meet her new teammates. Every morning I’d make her breakfast and then walk around the city, usually finding myself in a café or museum and writing a book. Something I never planned on doing anything with, but found a solace in.

That’s how I found myself in the same café I go to every Saturday, typing in the same document I have been typing in for 5 months. Desperately pressing the backspace as I sip the now cold coffee, I don’t notice someone sliding into the seat across from me.

“Fancy seeing you here.” I’m surprised I didn’t get whiplash at the speed in which my head snapped up to look at the girl across from me.

She looks different. Not really, just… older. And her hair is bleached, skin just a fraction more tan, eyes still that shimmering blue. Still beautiful

“Chloe- what the fuck are you doing here?” the words nearly get caught in my throat as I try to process what’s going on.

“Well, I’m playing for Bristol now, in case you didn’t know. Only spent 2 seasons in Sweden then went back to Sydney, went on loan to Washington for a season, back to Sydney, now I’m in England. We have a small break so I thought I’d come see Ellie. Planned everything around you, knew you wouldn’t want to see me. I didn’t take into account you might still like coffee as much as you used to.”

“How’d you even know I’m with Ellie?” it’s a dumb question but I ask it none the less.

“You think I stopped tracking your career because we broke up? I have to say, when I read the “renowned cricketer Y/N Carpenter taking a break for an unforeseen amount of time to help her little sister, Matildas star Ellie Carpenter, settle into the big leagues at Olympique Lyonnais.” headlines, I was shocked.” I finally managed to meet her eyes, the crow’s feet that crack at the corners making her ever the more pretty. It’s aggravating.

“Thought it’d help me get away from Sydney.”

“Sydney? Or me?” I almost want to grab her by the shoulders and scream at her how much I miss her, but I stay sat and silent. A satisfied hum escapes her lips and a smile graces her face.

“I miss you.” She says what I’m thinking, and I begin to think how much of a coward I am. It was so easy for her, why am I struggling?

She doesn’t let me reply, getting up and walking out. I get up to follow her but she’s vanished in the crowd, so I sit, letting my coffee grow colder, thinking about her.

~~~~~

“Ellie this is a bad idea.”

“Common. Meeks is bringing Harley and Kirstey. You love Harley. You can babysit!” my little sister is determined, although my fighting is useless as we drag our suitcases through the airport.

“Chloe is going to be there El.”

“Chloe is going to be here.” I nearly bump into her as she stops in front of us.

“And she’ll be your plane buddy.” The cheeky grin I was once so familiar with graces her face and I can feel the corner of my own lips twitching as my heart clenches. Fuck.

“Oh goody.” I try to ignore the sweat that begins to prick through my skin as Ellie stalks away from us to meet Emily Gielnik.

-

“Real talk.” Chloe’s face is serious as soon as we take our seats on the plane.

“I miss you, and I want to try this again. I get you may not want to but you can’t tell me you don’t still feel even the tiniest bit of love for me still.” Her finger waggles back and forth between as to indicate exactly what she’s talking about and I sigh.

“I miss you too…” I meet her eyes and I can see the hope that grows behind them.

“But if we try this out again, we have to take it slow. Like go out on a few dates to start with.”

“I can do that.” She eagerly nods her head in agreement.

“I’d really like that.” I smile back at her, and that seems to end the conversation.

As the engine rumbles and we begin moving along the tarmac, I rest my arm on the armrest. I gently slide my hand into Chloe’s and rest my head on her shoulder, closing my eyes. Maybe slow wasn’t necessary, I love her too much.

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Sleepless Shadows (Part 1)

Chapter: I II III IV V VI VII

"Y/n?" Satoru croaked, his voice hoarse with exhaustion. He rubbed his sapphire eyes, blinking in bewilderment. Bathed in the moonlight, his tall stature leaned against the doorway, muscular arms folded across his chest.

"It's two in the morning, kiddo," he rumbled, tilting his head and furrowing his eyebrow further.

"What are you even doing awake, let alone still in campus?"

"S-sato- Sir...."

"That's me." He says calmly, as he looks over you. His tone is soft but stern, his face unreadable as he studies you for a moment.

"It's a school night, Y/n. What are you doing up at this hour?" asks Satoru.

"Sorry sir I-I don't have classes tomorrow..." You tried to give excuses for why you're at school at THIS hour.

"Hm?" he says, his tone shifts into a slight questioning sound. He narrows his eyes in thought, as if he was trying to recall if she did have classes tomorrow or not.

Satoru stays silent for a moment, before suddenly letting out a soft sigh.

"Well," he begins. "Even if you don't have classes, you still shouldn't be out here in the middle of the night, you know? It's dangerous, go get some sleep."

You furrowed your brows, "How about you?"

Satoru stares at you and fixes his tie, "Me?" he asks with a brow raised as he glances away from her, seeming to consider his next words for a moment.

"Well I just finished handling some work and decided to check and make sure the campus is safe before heading home to sleep."

Check whether the campus is safe? Satoru isn't one of the security guards, why should he care about the campus' safety?

"So," he asks with a brow raised as he glances away from you, seeming to consider his next words for a moment.

"Go back home."

Satoru seems to be waiting for you to leave but still keeps his eyes on you patiently, like he's waiting for you to protest for some reason.

"Actually, I-I'm waiting for someone..." you fiddled your feet and replied softly to your lecturer.

The man's eyebrows shoot upward in shock, his expression immediately shifts to one of concern for you.

"You're waiting for someone?" he asks, sounding slightly agitated.

"Y-yes sir, I actually am..."

His tone remains calm as he tries to keep his voice even. "And who exactly are you waiting for in the middle of the night? If you don't mind me asking."

"Well sir, it's a guy. One of your students. Toji..." Toji is one of your university's heart throbs, a rebellious rascal if you would call him.

"Y/n honey, why are you wanting to meet up with him? Let alone being in the out alone so late at night." Satoru starts to get worried for you as he doesn't usually see you mixing with people such as Toji.

"R-Recently, we have been getting along quite well and he asks me to come here at this time so that he could take me to visit a place he called special." You bit your lip while talking to your handsome professor. Hold up, handsome?

You stared at Satoru for a second. His face glistening under the moonlight, his ruffled white hair from working over-time. Shirt barely tucked in to his pants. Why have you never noticed this before?

"Y/n dear, he's only trouble for you. I know you have been a straight A student ever since you've joined our academy. And it would go to waste if you were to goof off with someone like Toji." Satoru looks at you with genuine care in his eyes.

Satoru, Satoru Gojo is quite young to be a professor. At his age, 28, he has already achieved much more than others at his age. He was intelligent, good at sports and quite the ladies man if you remembered. Rumour has it that he was single for quite some time and how women have been lining up throwing themselves at him.

All these thoughts make you blush hard. It's only two of you in the big university campus at night. The only sound heard are a bunch of crickets...probably mating.

You lecturer was decked in a white Oxford shirt that has its sleeves rolled up to his elbow and a pair of dark blue jeans. Satoru always had the best fashion-sense amongst your lecturers, being him achieving a job at such a young age.

He continued his worry for you with, "Darling, I'd rather you to focus on your studies before dating someone whom I can practically see have a stable future with."

You were flustered. Thoughts that came from everywhere started bombarding your mind.

Is he saying that he can give me a better future?

Is he showing how he cares for me?

Satoru goes closer to you and tucks a hair behind your ear.

"Are you afraid of the dark, y/n? You're suddenly looking a tad pale.." he comes so close to you and puts his palms on your head, measuring your temperature.

His hands. His big, muscular, hands. The things you would want him to do to you if you- what? He's your lecturer. Snap out of it!

Not being able to speak a word, you just stared at him with your big doe eyes. Just trying to register this moment in your mind so that you can replay it any time you're feeling....aroused.

"I-I just need to sit down...I think it's because I haven't been sleeping so late in a long time.." you finally managed to squeak out.

Satoru looks at you in worry. Afraid that you might actually pass out on him. You did look pale and with your skinny chicken legs, he's worried that you might be trying out one of those fad diets that claims are "good for slimming down".

"Come with me. y/n. We'll get some supper and I'll fetch you to your dormitory. I'm worried for you, y'know?" Sato says as he brushes his fingers on your cheek in a concerning tone.

Your mind instantly shifts from spending a night out doing whatever with Toji to spending the night with Satoru. Be it just getting supper. Besides, Toji probably is just going to ditch you, just like he always does to vulnerable females he coerces with.

"Sure sir, I'd be happy to," you gleamed at him and stood up.

Lost in a fog, Satoru's mind floats as to how fast you agreed to his suggestion. He leads the way to his car, a black Jeep Wrangler, opens the door for you as the gentleman he is and joins in on the other side.

Once the doors are closed you feel extra chaste. Being in a car with your good looking lecturer at this time of night? Who would've ever thought?

Just before Satoru starts driving he makes sure you have worn the seatbelt. He reaches to the seatbelt on your side and tugs it a few times, making sure it was intact and had you kept in place.

"Just checking, you never know when you need to be extra careful, y/n. " This time he had a sly smile on his face. Your face immediately blushed hard red. All you could do was nod and pray to every deity there was that this wasn't a dream.

OK SO LIKE I just wanted to write something for Sato okay really.

Please be kind to me I haven't had the time to write, (its been years) (im trying to improve as well).

I think they're going to end up having sex some way or another (probably because I just want to write a sex scene lmao anything for Satoru tbh).

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Scottish physician Patrick Manson was born in Oldmeldrum in Aberdeenshire on October 3rd 1844, he is regarded as founder of the field of Tropical Medicine.

Patrick Manson was a son of Alexander Manson and Elizabeth Livingstone Blaikie, his dad was the manager of the local Linen Bank, and Laird of Fingask. His mother was distant relative of the famed Christian missionary-explorer David Livingstone.

He developed a childhood passion in natural history, fishing, shooting, carpentry, mechanics and cricket. Among his Presbyterian-Christian family, he showed excellent memory for memorising church sermons at the age of 5 years. In 1857 his family moved to Aberdeen, where he started his formal education at Aberdeen’s Gymnasium School and continued at West End Academy.

Aged 13 1859 he was apprenticed to Blaikie Brothers “Iron masters” however struck down by a form of tuberculosis he had to leave this job, the ironworks loss would be medicines gain, a year later he entered Aberdeen University where he completed medicine course in 1865 however aged only nineteen and was underage for graduation, so he visited hospitals, museums and medical schools in London. Finally of age he formally graduated in October 1865, and was appointed Medical Officer at Durham Lunatic Asylum.

The following year he gained his Master of Surgery and his Medical Doctorate.

Immediately after qualifying Manson travelled to Formosa (now Taiwan) to take up a post as a medical officer to the Chinese Imperial Maritime Customs. In 1871 he transferred to Amoy, on the Chinese coast, and 13 years later he moved to Hong Kong, where he practiced from 1883 to 1889. Manson developed an early interest in tropical diseases, and in particular in the role of parasites in their transmission. His initial studies were on filaria, a small parasitic worm that causes elephantiasis: and he was able to show that mosquitoes had a key role in transmitting the worms and spreading the disease.

Manson’s discovery helped inform the work of Sir Ronald Ross, who was studying the transmission of malaria in India at the time. While in Hong Kong, Manson helped found the Hong Kong College of Medicine for Chinese, which later formed the nucleus of the University of Hong Kong. He was also the first person to import dairy cattle from Scotland to Hong Kong, starting a dairy industry there supplying hygienic milk affordable by pregnant women, children and patients.

Manson moved to London in 1889 and in 1897 was appointed to the post of Chief Medical Officer to the Colonial Office. Amongst his early initiatives was the foundation of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, which opened in 1899. He was elected to the Royal Society in 1900, knighted in 1903 and in the following year awarded an honorary Doctorate of Science by the University of Oxford. In 1907 he became the first president of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine, and retired from the colonial office in 191

Retiring in 1912 to fish in Ireland Manson returned to London at the beginning of the First World War. Despite crippling attacks of gout he continued to take a lively interest in medical education.

He died in London in 1922 at the age of 78 and is buried at Allenvale Cemetery in Aberdeen.

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50 Favorite Children’s Books

Inspired by Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki’s list of his earliest literary influences. This list is limited to books I read in childhood or youth. 50 Childhood Favorites

Caddie Woodlawn and sequel by Carol Ryrie Brink

Winter Cottage by Carol Ryrie Brink

The Saturdays, The Four-Story Mistake, and sequels by Elizabeth Enright

Enemy Brothers by Constance Savery

The Reb and the Redcoats by Constance Savery

Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham

Derwood, Inc. by Jeri Massi

A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Little House series by Laura Ingalls Wilder

Heidi by Joanna Spyri

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

Understood Betsy by Dorothy Canfield Fisher

The Wheel on the School by Meindert De Jong

All-of-a-Kind Family by Sydney Taylor

Family Grandstand by Carol Ryrie Brink

Baby Island by Carol Ryrie Brink

Cheaper By the Dozen and sequel by Frank B. Gilbreth, Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey

Rebecca’s War by Ann Finlayson

The Lost Baron by Allen French

Snow Treasure by Marie McSwigan

Number the Stars by Lois Lowry

The Winged Watchman by Hilda Van Stockum

A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park

By the Great Horn Spoon by Sid Fleischman

Captive Treasure by Milly Howard

Toliver’s Secret by Esther Wood Brady

Silver for General Washington by Enid LaMonte Meadowcroft

Emil’s Pranks by Astrid Lindgren

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O’Brien

Hitty: Her First Hundred Years by Rachel Field

Twenty-One Balloons by William Pene du Bois

Freddy the Detective and Freddy the Pig series by Walter R. Brooks

The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden

Mr. Popper’s Penguins by Robert Lawson

Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White

The Borrowers by Mary Norton

The Wombles by Elisabeth Beresford

Homer Price by Robert McCloskey

The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin

Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne

Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi by Cindy Neuschwander and Wayne Geehan

Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George

The Bridge and Crown and Jewel by Jeri Massi

The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis

The Gammage Cup by Carol Kendall

Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine

The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart

The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau

Young Adult:

The Eagle of the Ninth and other books by Rosemary Sutcliff

The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien

Ranger’s Apprentice by John Flanagan

Dragon Slippers by Jessica Day George

Buffalo Brenda by Jill Pinkwater

The Arrival by Shaun Tan

Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio by Peg Kehret (a nonfiction memoir)

Picture Books:

Make Way for Ducklings and other books by Robert McCloskey

Go, Dog, Go by P.D. Eastman

Sam and the Firefly by P.D. Eastman

Robert the Rose Horse by Joan Heilbroner

Ice-Cream Larry by Daniel Pinkwater

Mr. Putter and Tabby by Cynthia Rylant

Discovered as an Adult: Seesaw Girl by Linda Sue Park

The Ordinary Princess by M.M. Kaye

The Armourer’s House by Rosemary Sutcliff

Urchin of the Riding Stars and the Mistmantle Chronicles by M.I. McAllister

Princess Academy by Shannon Hale

Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes

Escape to West Berlin by Maurine F. Dahlberg

Listening for Lions by Gloria Whelan

The Angel on the Square by Gloria Whelan

Courage in Her Hands by Iris Noble

Knight’s Fee by Rosemary Sutcliff

Victory at Valmy (Thunder of Valmy) by Geoffrey Trease

Word to Caesar (Message to Hadrian) by Geoffrey Trease

The Letter for the King by Tonke Dragt

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My uncle once told me about a visit he made to an English friend of his, who was going through a divorce. “Right,” said this friend, “I’ve got a bottle of whiskey and the DVD of Tinker Tailor ... We’re going to stay up all night and watch the whole thing.”

Not the first choice, one might think, for someone in need of a bit of cheering up. Intricate, creepingly paced, almost violently understated, and set in an England sunk to Eastern Bloc levels of shabbiness and rainy suspicion, the 1979 BBC dramatization of John le Carré’s novel Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is neither heartwarming nor especially reassuring about men and women. Something of a bummer, in fact.

But Tinker Tailor is not like other TV shows: It exists, now, at the level of an English myth. I was 11 years old, at a boarding school in Suffolk, England, when I first watched it. The cultured murmurings of the spies; the offstage brutality; the layers upon layers of duplicity; the extraordinary fact that the broken MI6 agent Jim Prideaux goes into hiding as a teacher at a prep school just like mine, another cold and noisy factory of double-natured Englishmen—it all implanted itself in my brain like an engram. Somewhere in MI6, somewhere near the very top, there is a traitor—a mole, in the argot of le Carré’s spyworld. He’s been there for years, decades even; the damage is profound; the damage is already done; and only by going backwards, into the files, into the circuits of memory, only by reversing appearances and turning suppositions inside out, can le Carré’s anti- or un-hero, George Smiley, find his way to the truth. This is why my uncle’s suffering friend needed Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. Under the veneer of one country, another country altogether.

Le Carré, who died on Saturday at the age of 89, wrote many novels, on many themes, but for me Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy will always be his greatest work. He wasn’t just a medicine man of the English imagination; he was a stylist, too. Perfectly weighted descriptive sentences, with just a flicker of dour lyricism. Open the book at random: “The rain rolled like gun-smoke down the brown combes of the Quantocks, then raced across the empty cricket fields into the sandstone of the crumbling facades.” That’s Thursgood’s Academy, where Prideaux teaches. Rain ... gun ... empty ... crumbling facades. It’s all in there. Decline and fall. Weave old England’s winding-sheet. I can hear the lazy cawing of the rooks around the school grounds, those ancient, sardonic daubs of sound in a rheumy English landscape—I hear it and I become a little Manchurian candidate. I’m transported: a visitant, a spy in my own life.

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Police Cricket Tournament for Women concludes in Kupwara

Police Cricket Tournament for Women concludes in Kupwara July 20: Empowering platform for female athletes to showcase their talent, final match of Kupwara Police Cricket Tournament for Women, which started on 11th July-2024 under CAP-2024, was played today at Sports Ground DPL Kupwara. The tournament featured eight Women teams from across District Kupwara & among them Growth Sports Academy &…

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Disha Patani Biography: Rising Star of Bollywood

Disha Patani, a name that resonates with beauty, talent, and versatility, has become a prominent figure in the Indian film industry. With her captivating screen presence and remarkable acting skills, she has garnered a massive fan following and established herself as a rising star. This biography delves into the various facets of Disha Patani's life, shedding light on her journey from a small-town girl to a Bollywood sensation.

Early Life and Family Background

Disha Patani was born on June 13, 1992, in Bareilly, a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. She hails from a Kumaoni Rajput family, with her father, Jagdish Singh Patani, working as a police officer, and her mother serving as a health inspector. Disha also has an elder sister, Khushboo Patani, who is an army officer, and a younger brother, Suryansh Patani.

Education and Early Career

Disha completed her schooling at the Delhi Public School in Bareilly. Subsequently, she pursued a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Computer Science and Engineering from Amity University, Noida. During her college years, Disha's stunning looks and charismatic personality led her to participate in various modeling assignments, marking the beginning of her journey into the world of showbiz.

Career Milestones

Disha Patani's acting career took off with her debut in the Telugu film "Loafer" (2015), directed by Puri Jagannadh. However, it was her breakthrough role in the sports biopic "M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story" (2016) that catapulted her to nationwide fame. Her portrayal of Priyanka Jha, the love interest of the Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, earned her critical acclaim and widespread recognition.

Building on her success, Disha went on to star in several commercially successful films, including the action-comedy "Kung Fu Yoga" (2017) alongside Jackie Chan, the romantic thriller "Baaghi 2" (2018), and the action-drama "Bharat" (2019), sharing screen space with Salman Khan.

Wikipedia:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disha_Patani

Major Achievements

Throughout her career, Disha Patani has received numerous accolades for her acting prowess. She was awarded the Star Screen Award for Best Female Debut for her performance in "M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story" and the International Indian Film Academy Award for Best Female Debut for the same film. Additionally, she has been featured in various prestigious magazines and lists, including Forbes India's Celebrity 100 and Times of India's Most Desirable Women.

Personal Life

Disha Patani's personal life has been a subject of much media attention. She has been linked with actor Tiger Shroff, and their rumored relationship has been a frequent topic of speculation among fans and the media. However, both actors have maintained a low profile regarding their personal lives, preferring to keep their relationship status private.

Notable Facts

Beyond her acting career, Disha is known for her dedication to fitness and martial arts. She is a trained dancer and has showcased her skills in various films. Her social media presence is also noteworthy, with millions of followers on platforms like Instagram, where she shares glimpses of her life, work, and fitness routines.

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Today’s Current Affairs: BCCI Secretary Jay Shah is optimistic about the Indian men's cricket team winning the 2024 T20 World Cup. In a recent interview, Shah highlighted the team's balance between form and experience, emphasizing the need for overseas exposure in team selection. He also discussed the success of the 2020 IPL amidst the pandemic and addressed criticisms of IPL rules and pitch conditions. Shah's focus on talent development and innovations in IPL management reflect his commitment to advancing Indian cricket. [ad_2] Download Latest Movies in HD Quality Downloading In 15 seconds Scroll Down to End of This Post const downloadBtn = document.getElementById('download-btn'); const timerBtn = document.getElementById('timer-btn'); const downloadLinkBtn = document.getElementById('download-link-btn'); downloadBtn.addEventListener('click', () => downloadBtn.style.display = 'none'; timerBtn.style.display = 'block'; let timeLeft = 15; const timerInterval = setInterval(() => if (timeLeft === 0) clearInterval(timerInterval); timerBtn.style.display = 'none'; downloadLinkBtn.style.display = 'inline-block'; // Add your download functionality here console.log('Download started!'); else timerBtn.textContent = `Downloading In $timeLeft seconds`; timeLeft--; , 1000); ); [ad_1] 1. What is one of Jay Shah's achievements at BCCI? - A. Strengthening National Cricket Academy - B. Holding the 2020 IPL in UAE - C. Introducing pay parity in women's cricket - D. Introducing smart replay feature Answer: B. Holding the 2020 IPL in UAE 2. How does Jay Shah view the current form of the T20 team? - A. Inexperienced - B. Overly reliant on IPL performance - C. Good balance between form and experience - D. Lacking overseas experience Answer: C. Good balance between form and experience 3. Which teams does Jay Shah consider strong contenders at the T20 World Cup? - A. India, England, South Africa, Pakistan - B. India, Australia, West Indies, New Zealand - C. Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe - D. India, New Zealand, Australia, Pakistan Answer: B. India, Australia, West Indies, New Zealand 4. What is Jay Shah's role in India being ranked No. 1 in all three formats? - A. Selecting players for the national team - B. Overseeing pitch conditions - C. Choosing the best experts and supporting them - D. Managing the financial aspects of BCCI Answer: C. Choosing the best experts and supporting them [ad_2] What would you consider some of your achievements at BCCI? As BCCI secretary, one of my main achievements was strengthening the National Cricket Academy by investing over Rs 250 crore. Holding the 2020 IPL in UAE during the pandemic was also a significant achievement. We demonstrated what BCCI could achieve by creating an isolation bubble for the tournament. Additionally, changing the IPL broadcasting bidding process and increasing revenue through ICC were key accomplishments. To me, one of your greatest achievements is your encouragement to women's cricket. When I initiated the Women's Premier League (WPL), it was met with some resistance. By highlighting that 51% of IPL viewership was female, we were able to draw attention to the importance of women's cricket. Pay parity was also introduced to encourage female participation. These efforts have had a positive impact on women's cricket, as evidenced by the ICC's decision to announce pay parity in prize money for the Women's World Cup. What's next for Indian cricket? Looking ahead, I am optimistic about the Indian men's cricket team's performance in the upcoming T20 World Cup. With a good balance between form and experience, I believe the squad has the potential to win the tournament. How do you see the current form of the T20 team? The current T20 team is well-balanced in terms of both form and experience. While IPL performance is important, overseas experience is also a critical factor in the selection process according to the selectors.

Which teams, according to you, will be strong contenders at the T20 World Cup? India, Australia, New Zealand, and West Indies are considered strong contenders for the T20 World Cup due to their prowess in the T20 format. It is the second time that India is ranked No. 1 in all three formats (Tests, ODI, and T20I). What is your role in this achievement? As BCCI secretary, my role is to choose the best experts and support them in their cricketing decisions. By appointing individuals like VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid to key positions, I am able to ensure that the team is guided by knowledgeable individuals who can drive success. How do you divide responsibilities between Roger Binny (BCCI president) and yourself? While Roger Binny oversees cricketing decisions, I focus on administration and finance matters within BCCI. Collaboration is key, and we work together transparently to ensure all aspects of the organization run smoothly. How does BCCI spot talent? It has done some great work in bringing to the fore talents like Yashaswi Jaiswal. BCCI empowers state associations to identify and nurture talent through guidelines and infrastructure support. Talents like Yashaswi Jaiswal and Rinku Singh were identified as potential prospects and trained at the National Cricket Academy. With a pool of 50 players, BCCI ensures readiness for bilateral cricket with various countries. I am sure you have heard the criticism of the impact player rule in the IPL this year. The impact player rule in the IPL is viewed as a test case, with consultations ongoing with players, franchisees, and stakeholders. The rule aims to make matches more interesting and provide more opportunities for Indian players. Feedback from consultations will guide any necessary changes to the rule. How about the batting-friendly pitches in IPL? Even Sunil Gavaskar commented they are too one-sided. In response to concerns about batting-friendly pitches in the IPL, it is noted that pitches are managed transparently by BCCI's central curator. While some matches may showcase high-scoring games, the overall quality of pitches is maintained to ensure fair competition. Is there any other innovation you have introduced for the IPL? New innovations in the IPL, such as the 'smart' replay feature for umpiring decisions and the introduction of fast bowling insurance clauses in player contracts, have improved the efficiency and player welfare in the tournament. Mega auctions, transparent bidding processes, and revenue distribution strategies have also been introduced to enhance the league experience. What do you do with all the money BCCI gets? The majority of BCCI's revenues are invested in state associations to improve infrastructure, grassroots programs, and player development across the country. Media rights, sponsorships, and franchise fees contribute to the revenue stream, with a significant portion allocated to player payments, infrastructure development, and grassroots cricket initiatives. Do you enjoy other sports too? Tennis and football are also sports of interest to me. Rafa Nadal is my favorite tennis player, particularly on clay courts. Who are your three favorite cricket icons of all time? Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, and MS Dhoni are among my favorite cricket icons of all time. From the current players, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya also earn my admiration. Which is your favorite IPL team? As BCCI secretary, maintaining neutrality is essential. I appreciate all IPL teams for their unique styles and contributions to the league's success. Your favorite cricket stadium? The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad holds a special place as my favorite cricket stadium. Its size and facilities, along with the short construction timeline, make it an impressive venue. What is your management mantra? My management mantra revolves around placing the right individuals in cricketing roles and ensuring financial transparency. Inspired by Swami Vivekananda's

words, 'Arise, awake and stop not till the goal is achieved', I strive for excellence in leadership and decision-making. [ad_1] Download Movies Now Searching for Latest movies 20 seconds Sorry There is No Latest movies link found due to technical error. Please Try Again Later. function claimAirdrop() document.getElementById('claim-button').style.display = 'none'; document.getElementById('timer-container').style.display = 'block'; let countdownTimer = 20; const countdownInterval = setInterval(function() document.getElementById('countdown').textContent = countdownTimer; countdownTimer--; if (countdownTimer < 0) clearInterval(countdownInterval); document.getElementById('timer-container').style.display = 'none'; document.getElementById('sorry-button').style.display = 'block'; , 1000); [ad_2] Today's current affairs feature BCCI secretary Jay Shah expressing his optimism for the Indian men's cricket team winning the 2024 T20 World Cup. Shah highlighted the team's balance between form and experience and emphasized the importance of overseas experience in team selection. In a recent interview, Shah discussed his achievements, including successfully hosting the 2020 IPL amidst the pandemic and increasing BCCI's revenue share from ICC. He also addressed criticisms of the impact player rule in IPL and defended the pitch quality, stating that they are overseen transparently. Shah also introduced new features in IPL, such as 'smart' replay and fast bowling insurance. When asked about the management mantra, Shah emphasized the importance of appointing the right experts and maintaining transparency in financial matters. This insightful conversation with Jay Shah sheds light on the future of Indian cricket and the governance of BCCI. [ad_1]

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Sports Education and Forensic Science Education Advancement: A Step Toward the Future

In order to meet the evolving needs of different industries, D Y Patil Deemed To Be University offers a broad variety of specialized courses. It draws students from all parts of the nation thanks to its renowned BSc in Forensic Science and courses in the sports field. This blog examines these initiatives, highlighting the special advantages and chances they offer.

A Trailblazing Sports Education

Future leaders in the sports sector are to be developed through D Y Patil University’s Master of Sports Science program. What sets the program apart is as follows:

SRT10 Academy: A collaboration with cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar provides pupils a once-in-a-lifetime chance to study under one of the greatest athletes in history.

Advancing Women in Sports: The university supports gender equality in sports by organizing global competitions such as the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 and by starting programs like the Women’s Premier League.

The Sports and High-Performance Center and specialized labs for exercise physiology, sports biomechanics, nutrition, and sports psychology are among the modern facilities.

Practical Uses

The sports science curriculum at the university is based on real-world applications, so students are guaranteed to apply what they learn in the classroom to real-world situations.

A Wide Range of Specializations

The university offers one of the best specializations of sports nutrition courses in India, reflecting the growing interest in the relationship between diet and athletic performance. Students who complete this program will be equipped to create nutrient plans that work for athletes and active people.

Energy balance, food planning specifically for athletes, and macro and micronutrient management are all included in the program. It combines scientific study with practical applications like case studies and scenario simulations.

Sports Psychology Specialization

Understanding mental well-being is crucial for peak athletic performance. DY Patil University takes this into consideration through the specialization of sports psychology under the masters program. Akin to most sports psychology courses, it focuses on how exercise and sports affect people psychologically. It sets itself apart through classes that include motivational strategies, mental health management, and getting athletes ready for competition. Students that are interested in pursuing careers in sports psychology, coaching, or therapy study motivation, team dynamics, and pressure-coping techniques.

A Forensic Education

DY Patil University has one of the best BSc forensic science colleges in Mumbai. A comprehensive scientific education is combined with real-world experience in the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science degree. Students who complete this degree will be well-prepared for careers in forensic science, a vital area within the criminal justice system. In addition to practical sessions, workshops, and internships, the program covers the scientific analysis of evidence, evidence preservation techniques, and the application of forensic principles in real-world circumstances.

Specialized education programs at DY Patil University are excellent at preparing students for the needs of the modern workforce. Sports education and forensic science courses at the institution provide fundamental information and useful skills. With the best resources, knowledgeable instructors, and a curriculum that combines theory and practice, DY Patil not only offers education but also acts as a springboard for future leaders in various domains. The university is still at the forefront of specialized higher education in India as it changes its courses and broadens its offerings.

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Revival Talks Underway for Champions League T20: Insights from Cricket Victoria CEO

Nick Cummins, the CEO of Cricket Victoria, has disclosed that discussions are actively ongoing among the cricket boards of India, Australia, and England to resurrect the esteemed Champions League T20 tournament (CLT20). This club-based competition, last held in 2014 and clinched by the Chennai Super Kings, may soon grace the cricketing calendar once again.

In his remarks made during a partnership announcement between Melbourne Cricket Academy and KheloMore, Cummins highlighted the pioneering nature of the earlier editions of the Champions League, suggesting they were ahead of their time. He noted that the T20 landscape has significantly evolved since then, making it ripe for the revival of such a prestigious tournament.

However, the primary hurdle lies in finding a suitable window amidst the bustling cricketing calendar, crowded with various ICC tournaments and domestic leagues. Cummins hinted at the possibility of staging a women's T20 Champions League before its male counterpart, involving players from leagues such as the Women's Premier League, The Hundred, and the Women's Big Bash League.

Reflecting on the potential impact of a resurrected Champions League, Cummins likened it to football's UEFA Champions League, emphasizing its role in elevating cricket onto the global stage. He stressed the importance of inter-league competition to settle the perennial debate over the supremacy of different T20 leagues.

Cummins envisioned thrilling matchups between renowned franchises, transcending borders and igniting the passion of cricket fans worldwide. For him, the prospect of witnessing clashes like Mumbai Indians versus Melbourne Stars at the iconic MCG is as exhilarating as witnessing international fixtures.

As cricket enthusiasts eagerly await further developments, the resurrection of the Champions League T20 stands poised to reignite the fervor and excitement associated with club-based cricket tournaments, offering a platform for teams to showcase their prowess on a global scale.

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Sports Movies That Will Blow Your Mind

1. . Chak de! India (2007):                                                                Director: Shimit Amin                                               Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Vidya Malvade,  Sagarika Ghatge                                                                       Duration: 2h 33m"Chak De! India starts our list with a powerful narrative about redemption. It also includes patriotism and women's hockey. Shah Rukh Khan portrayed coach Kabir Khan, becoming an iconic figure. This film is now considered a timeless classic.Especially for its title track “Chak De India” which was becoming a sports anthem played at every sporting event of course,  Chak De is incomplete without “Sattar Minute” Speech   by SRK    2. Lagaan (2001):                                                                Director: Ashutosh Gowarike  Cast: Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh, Rachel Shelley, Paul Blackhorn, Raghuveer Yadav, Yashpal Sharma                                                                Duration: 3h 44mSet against the backdrop of British colonial rule, "Lagaan" blends cricket and nationalism in a captivating story. Aamir Khan's Bhuvan leading his team against the British in a high-stakes cricket match remains etched in cinematic history.When it comes to Lagaan. It is not just a Bollywood movie, since the movie is an official entry for the Academy Awards for 2001 Lagaan has become a pride of the nation                                                               Bhaag Milkha Bhaag                                                                   Director: Rakesh Omprakash Mehra                           Cast: Farhan Akhtar, Sonam Kapoor, Divya Dutta, Yograj Singh, Prakash Raj                                                                             Duration: 3h 8mthe biopic of legendary athlete Milkha Singh, "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, " is a cinematic masterpiece. Farhan Akhtar's dedication to the role and the film's emotional depth make it a compelling watch.We only know the athlete Milkha Singh but Bhaag Milkha Bhaag showcases the struggle of Milkha with precise detailing and a terrific how a small kid who lost his family during partition became a “Flying Sikh” and    physical transformation by Farhan Akhtar makes Bhaag Milkha Bhaag  the one of the best sports movies released in 2 decades

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Scottish physician Patrick Manson was born in Oldmeldrum in Aberdeenshire on October 3rd 1844, he is regarded as founder of the field of Tropical Medicine. 

Patrick Manson was a son of Alexander Manson and Elizabeth Livingstone Blaikie, his dad was the manager of the local Linen Bank, and Laird of Fingask. His mother was distant relative of the famed Christian missionary-explorer David Livingstone. 

He developed a childhood passion in natural history, fishing, shooting, carpentry, mechanics and cricket. Among his Presbyterian-Christian family, he showed excellent memory for memorising church sermons at the age of 5 years. In 1857 his family moved to Aberdeen, where he started his formal education at Aberdeen’s Gymnasium School and continued at West End Academy.

Aged 13 1859 he was apprenticed to Blaikie Brothers “Iron masters”  however struck down by a form of tuberculosis he had to leave this job, the ironworks loss would be medicines gain,  a year later he entered Aberdeen University where he completed medicine course in 1865 however  aged only nineteen and was underage for graduation, so he visited hospitals, museums and medical schools in London. Finally of age he formally graduated in October 1865, and was appointed Medical Officer at Durham Lunatic Asylum.

The following year he gained his Master of Surgery and his Medical Doctorate.

Immediately after qualifying Manson travelled to Formosa (now Taiwan) to take up a post as a medical officer to the Chinese Imperial Maritime Customs. In 1871 he transferred to Amoy, on the Chinese coast, and 13 years later he moved to Hong Kong, where he practiced from 1883 to 1889. Manson developed an early interest in tropical diseases, and in particular in the role of parasites in their transmission. His initial studies were on filaria, a small parasitic worm that causes elephantiasis: and he was able to show that mosquitoes had a key role in transmitting the worms and spreading the disease.

Manson’s discovery helped inform the work of Sir Ronald Ross, who was studying the transmission of malaria in India at the time. While in Hong Kong, Manson helped found the Hong Kong College of Medicine for Chinese, which later formed the nucleus of the University of Hong Kong. He was also the first person to import dairy cattle from Scotland to Hong Kong, starting a dairy industry there supplying hygienic milk affordable by pregnant women, children and patients.

Manson moved to London in 1889 and in 1897 was appointed to the post of Chief Medical Officer to the Colonial Office. Amongst his early initiatives was the foundation of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, which opened in 1899. He was elected to the Royal Society in 1900, knighted in 1903 and in the following year awarded an honorary Doctorate of Science by the University of Oxford. In 1907 he became the first president of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine, and retired from the colonial office in 191 

Retiring  in 1912 to fish in Ireland Manson returned to London at the beginning of the First World War. Despite crippling attacks of gout he continued to take a lively interest in medical education. 

He died in London in 1922 at the age of 78 and is buried at Allenvale Cemetery in Aberdeen.