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A Tribute to Music Maestro Bhupen Hazarika

Music maestro Bhupen Hazarika took up the profession that could touch most hearts though he could excel in many other fields being a great scholar.

Nov 6, 2011

Music Maestro Bhupen Hazarika Passes Away

Legendary singer and composer Bhupen Hazarika died of multiple organ failure this evening at 4.30pm.

Nov 5, 2011

Timeline: Anna Hazare's Anti-Corruption Crusade

Anna Hazare has launched a major non-violent agitation against the government's anti-corruption bill which is billed as Jan Lokpal Bill (People's Ombudsman Bill). The agitation that started on Aug. 5, 2011 has changed the notion of tolerance to corruption in the country. The protest provoked nationwide agitation against corruption. Here is the timeline of Anna’s anti-corruption campaign.

Nov 4, 2011

Petrol Price Hike: Mamata Threatens to Quit Govt

UPA government has received lots of flaks from politicians belonging to various parties following petrol price hike by oil companies.

Nov 4, 2011

Petrol Price Hiked; To Be Costlier By Rs. 1.82 Per Litre

Oil companies in the country have decided to hike the price of petrol by Rs. 1.82 per litre from Friday.

Nov 4, 2011

Where is Sharmila's 11-Year Fight Against AFSPA Heading to?

Irom Chanu Sharmila, a human rights activist from Manipur, Wednesday completed 11 years of her fast-unto-death against the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) of 1985. The 39-year-old activist launched the fast on Nov. 2, 2000, demanding the immediate withdrawal of the AFSPA. Will the govt ever heed to her demands, or will she lose her life fighting for the withdrawal of the AFSPA?

Nov 3, 2011

Esha Deol Engaged to a Businessman!

Bollywood actress Esha Deol is going to walk down the aisle very soon if the latest news is to be believed. The grapevine is abuzz with the news that she is engaged to Bharat Takhtani, a businessman from Bandra.

Oct 21, 2011

Lata Mangeskar to Receive First 'Hridaynath Award' as She Turns 82

Legendary playback singer, Lata Mangeshkar, will receive the first "Hridaynath Award" on Sept. 28 as she turns 82.

Sep 28, 2011

Telegraph Report on Irom Shamila's Affair Instigates People of Manipur

A media Report on Irom Sharmila Chanu provoked people's anger in Manipur. One of the citizens' forum of Manipur "Apunba Lup" has imposed indefinite ban on the circulation of The Telegraph in the state.

Sep 7, 2011

Centre Yet to Recognize the Importance of Irom Sharmila's Decade-long Protest

An analysis on Irom Shrmila Chanu a social activist from Manipur who has been fasting for the past 10 years against the human right violation in Manipur and other parts of India but the government is ignoring her demands to repal the AFSPA Act.

Sep 1, 2011