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Look back at scams, deaths, quakes & major events of 2011

As Albert Einstein intelligently said, “The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it.” The same statement holds good to sum up the

Anwar al-Awlaki- second high-profile takedown by US

Anwar al-Awlaki, was yet another high-profile takedown of terror leaders by US forces since the raid of Osama Bin Laden in Abbottabad, in Pakistan.On Sep 30, 2011 CIA led drone attack in Yemen killed al-Qaeda leader Awlaki and another US-born militant.

India won Kabaddi World Cup in 2011

India defeated Canada by 59-25 in the final to lift the 2011 Kabaddi World cup at Guru Nanak Stadium in Punjab on Nov 21, 2011. [Read: The complete details on Kabaddi]

AIADMK continue the winning streak in Pondicherry too

Following the footsteps of the neighboring state of Tamil Nadu, the union territory of Pondicherry also saw a victorious AIADMK emerging in the Assembly Polls in 2011. The AIADMK alliance in Puducherry tasted sweet success winning a total of 20 seats.

Saina becomes first Indian to enter world super series final

Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal became the first Indian singles player ever to reach the BWF World Super Series Finals after beating world number five Tine Baun of the Denmark in the semi-final of the tournament played in Liuzhou, China on

Indian’s go gaga over messi magic

Argentina captain and World Footballer of the year Lionel Messi mesmerized Indian fans with his magic on Sept 2, 2011 in Kolkata in the first ever FIFA international friendly against Venezuela. [Read: The complete details on Lionel Messi]

Sehwag breaks Sachin’s double ton record in ODI

Swaggering batsman Virender Sehwag hit maiden double century in ODIs as he became only second batsman after Sachin Tendulkar to reach the landmark. [Read: The complete details on Virendra Sehwag double ton]

Mullah Omar dead or alive remains mystery of 2011

Mullah Omar is dead! No he isn't dead he is alive!, but Taliban says he is dead. Wait. This news sounds quite confusing. Actually it is. Taliban on its website posted on the passing of one of the world's most wanted

Congress’ safe bet Tarun Gogoi back as Assam CM

Congress’ safe bet Tarun Gogoi, became Assam’s Chief Minister for the third consecutive time in the Assembly Polls 2011. His party, the Indian National Congress emerged as the single largest part in the assembly winning 78 seat out of the total

India won Asian Champions Hockey in 2011

India defeated sworn-bitter rivals Pakistan by 4-2 in a penality shootout to clinch the trophy in Asian Champions Hockey on Sep 12, 2011 with the help of the outstanding performance by goalie S Sreejesh who saved two major goals.

First Formula 1 race held in India

India's first formula one race held at all-new Buddh International Circuit near New Delhi on Oct 31, 2011, which was a grand success with more than 90,000 people from across the world turning out to the venue. World

Sabarimala stampede: Deadly accident for hindu pilgrims

The year's worst tragedy for the worshippers, on 14 Jan 2011, a stampede caused due to road accident in the dense forest, that claimed more than 104 Hindu pilgrims dead and over 60 injured at Pulmedu in Kerala's Idukki district.

UDF scrapes through polls in God's own country

The first communist ruled state of Independent India, Kerala had a photo finish. Though Congress-led UDF government won the race marginally, there was nothing for them to cheer about. The result left the LDF thinking, “If we would have worked a

India won Cricket World Cup in 2011

After 28 years , India won the Cricket World Cup on April 2, 2011 under the captaincy of Mahindra Singh Dhoni in Mumbai. India beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets with 10 balls remaining to complete a truly

Jayalalithaa storms into TN Assembly as the new CM

Down South J Jayalalithaa of the AIADMK also upped the ante against the DMK in Tamil Nadu storming into the State Assembly in 2011 as the new CM. She bulldozed the 2G scam hit, feudal family rule of DMK and marched

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