2009 : India's BIG 5

This is an attempt at bringing out the top 5 events related to India, during the past year.Things that affected the masses,that made the elite discuss about it,debate on it, news channels flashing BREAKING NEWS over these issues...

1. The Satyam Scam


With falsely inflated profits and sending the company's share plunging nearly 80 percent.The consequences that followed is known, with satyam under the fold of tech mahindra.

2. Rahman's dual oscars - Venkatraman Ramakrishnan's Nobel - Sachin's 30k run summit






Jai Ho, detailed mapping of the ribosome-the cell's protein factory and Master blaster's magic were a few of the most scintillating things that made India proud in '09

3. Second term for Congress / UPA



Sweeping the parliamentary polls for a second term,the congress confirmed its supremacy over other parties, much to the dismay of the third front.well, atleast its not any communal party in office!

4. The Telangana War



Hmm...this has lead to a chain reaction in other states as well.Can the Govt. freeze the situation and think..? While the unrest in Gorkha region in W.Bengal is becoming vivid, the Andhra agitation seems unstoppable.

5. Sky-rocketing prices



difficult to describe the woes of the common man.Solution? may be that's out of question..!

Issues of global concern like recession and climate change that have been direly affecting India, seemed secondary to those mentioned above.Will any change be seen this year? lets wait and watch...yet,i think we shouldn't remain a silent spectator in the case of global warming.This is a call for serious concern. and oh! A Very Happy New Year!