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Prime Ministers of India – Jawaharlal Nehru

Thursday, August 13, 2009

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Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India and was one of the most prominent faces of India’s freedom struggle. Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru had a long stint as the Prime Minister serving about 17 years from August 15, 1947 until his death in 1964.

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BJP did say that they will build both Temple and Mosque!

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

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The other day in a public forum in a topic related to BJP bashing, I wrote – BJP is saying that they will build both a Mandir (Temple) and a Masjid (Mosque) at Ayodhya. Now why should anybody have a problem with that?

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Buchanan and Kolkata Knight Riders suck big time?

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

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Well after all the pre-tournament hype surrounding the Black and Gold team, the results that we are seeing right now are a total disappointment. The Kolkata Knight Riders team owned by Bollywood Baadshah Shahrukh Khan is sucking big time in this second edition of the Indian Premier League.

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This NTR Jr. guy is Simply Amazing!

Monday, March 16, 2009

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Well just happened to watch NTR Jr.’s public speech in one of the news channels and I am simply stunned at the clarity in his voice and the way he is trying to convince about the TDP Policies!

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Witch Hunt on BJP Government in Karnataka?

Sunday, March 15, 2009

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It seems Karnataka is the most happening state in India from what we have seen in the last few months. If you have to take a look at most of the National Newspapers or Channels, then one can find that there is a clear obsession with whatever happens in Karnataka.

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Me got SMSes from CM and Ex CM!!

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

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Wow, feeling at the top of the world as I have got SMSes from Former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh – Nara Chandrababu Naidu and also the current Chief Minister – Dr.Y.S.Rajasekhara Reddy!!

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Does Chiranjeevi have it in him to become the Chief Minister?

Thursday, March 5, 2009

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The reception of the Chiranjeevi led Praja Rajyam Party appears to be a mixed bag. No doubt every road show of Chiranjeevi has brought in the crowds, but it looks as if people are only interested to see the face of a big hero in real which otherwise is a rarity. For the people, it [...]

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India beat New Zealand in 1st ODI at Napier

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

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India showed its all round capabilities in the 1st ODI at the McLean Park in Napier to crush the Kiwis by 53 runs. The margin of defeat that they inflicted looks a bit on the lower side as the match was truncated due to rain interruptions. It was no doubt a trouncing for the Black [...]

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‘Yuvraj’ Rahul Gandhi’s General Knowledge (or the lack of it) Exposed!

Saturday, February 28, 2009

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Our Future Prime Minister Shri Rahul Gandhi has been busy touring Gujarat ahead of the Elections. The ‘Youth’ leader was interacting with some youth of Ahmedabad and in the course made some statements which indeed proves his General Knowledge (or should we say the lack of it??).

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India asked to bat first in Wellington T20I

Friday, February 27, 2009

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Daniel Vettori won the toss for the second time in a row and has asked India to bat first in the second and final T20I at Wellington. India has made one change by bringing in all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja in the place of Rohit Sharma.

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