> for example, in sorting feature of jQuery, if the end user changed the > items using jQuery and the he posted back the aspx page, can i handle > the new order in the server?
No automatically... as there is no "order" data available on postback.... you'll have to make an AJAX call to update the order or figure out something with hidden fields holding the "new" order and then read it in your postback handler with Request.Form or the like