13
Dec
2007
by shishir | Tags: calcutta, Entertainment, History, Media, Society
Ashok Kumar,the star that refuses to fade away. The legendary actor hummed and hammed his way into the hearts of millions of fans. This small man with a frail physique, winning smile and personality which breathed love and affection is a true legend.
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11
Dec
2007
by Rishabh Srivastava | Tags: Awareness, Education, IITs, Reservations, UGC
RECENTLY OUR college has appointed a new professor, who had retired from IIT. He has amazing personality and is very friendly. Recently he raised a question to us – “How many of you would be willing to come back as a teacher to this place?” Not one hand went up. There was silence in a [...]
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09
Dec
2007
by Rishabh Srivastava | Tags: Babri Masjid, History, Law & Order, Politics, Society
The 15th Anniversary of Babri Masjid demolition was observed on December 6th. Whenever this date approaches there is a countrywide alert and vigils to avoid any communal tension.
There are processions led by Hindus and Muslims throughout. Muslims mark it as “Black Day” while Hindu extremists mark it as “Victory Day”. There are speeches and both [...]
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07
Dec
2007
by shishir | Tags: Awareness, Ayodhya, Babri Masjid, Law & Order, lucknow, Mumbai, Politics, Supreme Court
December 6th marks the 15th anniversary of the demolition of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya. A highly contentious issue which has had repercussions almost all over the country. But, to date, not a single man has been tried in Court for the demolition of the Masjid though it was against the notice of the Supreme [...]
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05
Dec
2007
by shishir | Tags: Awareness, disabled, Entertainment, Healthcare, shahrukh khan, Society, United Nations
As the World observed the United Nations day for the Disabled on December 3rd, the Disabled human rights group based in Mumbai came out and demanded an unconditional apology from Shahrukh khan and Farah Khan for some insensitive scenes in the movie Om Shanti Om which have hurt the sentiments of the disabled people.
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03
Dec
2007
by shishir | Tags: Awareness, Children, disabled, Education, Employment, rural, Society, United Nations, WHO
It was once said that the moral test of a Society lies in how it treats the sick, the needy and the handicapped. On 3rd December, the United Nations International Day for the Disabled Persons, let us as a society appraise ourselves, Have we really done enough for these people?
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01
Dec
2007
by Poonam Sharma | Tags: AIDS, Awareness, Children, Healthcare
Today is World AIDS Day!
Brief History
World AIDS Day was established by WHO in 1988. This day provides governments, national AIDS programs, faith organizations, community organizations, and individuals with an opportunity to raise awareness and focus attention on the global AIDS epidemic.
Red ribbon is International symbol of HIV and AIDS awareness. We are flaunting one in [...]
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01
Dec
2007
by Rishabh Srivastava | Tags: Education, Healthcare, Politics
FEW MONTHS back the Medical Council of India (MCI) had forwarded a proposal of six-months extension in the medical curriculum but the government came with a one-year plan. This entire one-year will be dedicated to rural service and students need to spend at least six months in any rural areas at their final segment of [...]
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