October 20 marks 50 years since the 1962 conflict with China. The 1962 Sino-Indian conflict claimed the lives of 5,000 Indian soldiers. For the first time, an Indian Defence Minister along with the top military brass of the country paid homage to the martyrs. Defence Minister AK Antony and the three service Chiefs laid wreaths at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate. ...
08:26 PM, Oct 20, 2012
Over the last 50 years, the owners of the James Bond movie franchise have had heart-stopping crises as thrilling as the ones that face their fictional secret agent. They've nearly gone bust more than once and have come close to losing all of their rights in court. But the franchise has survived and thrived under the family of late producer Albert 'Cubby' Broccoli, whose name has graced every official Bond...
11:00 AM, Oct 05, 2012
Los Angeles: U.S. cable channel HBO will air a new documentary about The Rolling Stones this fall to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the British rock band. HBO programming president Michael Lombardo told journalists that the documentary, which has no title yet, was being directed by Brett Morgan. "This is all done as part of the band's 50th anniversary. This documentary has the full involvement of the four current band...
12:42 PM, Aug 02, 2012
Goa: It's the 50th anniversary of Goa's liberation from the Portuguese rule. But there may be little reason to celebrate because of rampant corruption, in particular the big mining scam. On December 19, 1961, Goa woke up to the sounds of freedom. Operation Vijay that lasted less than 48 hours overthrew the last vestige of colonial power on the subcontinent. Half a century later, the Goan is doing what he...
09:04 AM, Dec 19, 2011
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We Indians are very good at celebrating the ritual of anniversaries. Perhaps, we believe that an annual ceremonial occasion entitles us to have selective amnesia ...
12:14 AM, Dec 16, 2011
New Delhi: In the age of fast love, multiple relationships and early maturity, the 'pill' or the oral contraceptive has become the woman's most intimate friend. And a first-of its kind art project, featuring works by leading contemporary Indian and international artists will celebrate 50 years of the pill in the capital. The exposition beginning Jan 22 will try to bring out the dilemma and the debate surrounding the pill....
05:37 PM, Jan 10, 2011
CNN-IBN salutes Doordarshan for completing 50 years in India. ...
12:15 PM, Sep 19, 2009
DD was mother organisation that gave rise to today's channels, says Sultan. ...
04:03 AM, Sep 16, 2009
Those who witnessed evolution of TV in India get nostalgic about DD days. ...
01:04 AM, Sep 16, 2009
As Doordarshan turns 50, we take a look at the shows we'll never forget. ...
04:32 PM, Sep 15, 2009
Kamal Haasan has completed 50 years in the film industry. ...
12:41 PM, Aug 18, 2009
As Communists celebrate 50 years of existence in Kerala, the comrades have been successful in this southern state. ...
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