Major Events In 2011: Anna Hazare, Lokpal Bill, Assembly Elections, Ramdev's Yatra, Black Money, 2G Scam, Terror Attacks, Koodankulam Nuclear Protests, Hina Rabbani Khar, Manipur Blockade

As 2011 bids adieu, let’s take a look back at the events that shaped India during the year gone by. Be it the change of guard in several states, including coming to power of two women leaders – Mamata Banerjee and J Jayalalithaa and uprooting of the Left rule in West Bengal or going to jail of several top leaders in the 2G scam, including A Raja and Kanimozhi, the year would be remembered as an eventful one. Not to forget the Lokpal campaign of Anna Hazare, which, if nothing else, proved the Indian democracy was alive and kicking.
Let’s undertake the journey…

Be it the Arab uprising that took the Middle East by storm and toppled dictators like a pack of cards, or the March earthquake-tsunami that unleashed death and destruction in Japan, the year 2011 would be remembered as one of the most crucial in the history of present day world. The perfect commemoration of 10th anniversary of 9/11 attacks happened in the form of Osama’s death, and led to the public spat between US and Pakistan. If Gaddafi, Mubarak and others had to leave by force, North Korea’s Kim Jong Il departed on his own. To put it simply, 2011 would be remembered for the events that changed the geography, demography, economy and politics of the world.

We saw scams tumbling out of the corporate houses, which dragged some of India’s top corporate honchos and ministers behind the bars. India witnessed an interesting drama that went behind to making what we call the ‘mother of all scams’.
Inviting foreign investment in the retail sector turned out to be a wild goose chase. The inertia of rest on policy front continued to haunt the policy makers and left the thoughtful foreign investor high and dry. The King of ‘good times’ saw ‘bad times’. A near bankruptcy and grounding the ‘Red’… Mr. Flamboyant tasted it all.
Apple lost its greatest visionary as the world bade adieu to Jobs and then there was economic crisis that swamped the Euro Zone. If you have missed anything here is a chance to rewind.

The year 2011 has been a mixed bag of sorts with both agony and ecstasy taking center stage in the entertainment arena. On one hand as big budget films garnered astoundingly at the Box Office and movie lovers were enthralled to the core, followers of Hindi Cinema, music and arts were left in the deepest state of shock with the passing away of legendary personalities.
Nonetheless, as the great showman of Hindi Cinema, Raj Kapoor had once said, “The show must go on,” Indian showbiz industry left no stone unturned in entertaining audiences worldwide. And with the involvement of international celebrities, India has earned for itself a permanent place in the global entertainment circuit.
Here’s taking a look at some of the most striking features of the year…

2011 has been one of the historic years for sports in India. From winning the cricket world cup to hosting a Formula One race, India came up as a sporting giant this year. MS Dhoni and his band of boys brought back the coveted World Cup after 28 years and became the first host country to achieve the feat. Formula One also debuted this year in India and the spectacle was equal to none other.
In the field of lawn tennis, Rohan Bopanna, not only came out of the shadow of Mahesh Bhupati and Leander Paes, but also made a strong statement pairing up with Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi successfully. Hockey saw the rise of a star in Yuvraj Walmiki though the controversies in the sport hogged the limelight for most of the year. Outside of India, Novak Djokovic and Sebastian Vettel consolidated their positions as the best in their discipline.

As 2011 says bye-bye, here’s a peek into the year gone by, from the world of science and medicine.
While on one hand the year marked the end of US space shuttle program, it also happened to be one of the most eventful years for the world of technology and Internet marked by the launch of Google+ and Apple iPhone 4s.
The year was also crucial for India as it got its voice heard at the Durban climate meet in South Africa putting up a hard fight to include the concept of equity.
And not to forget the important medical discoveries and breakthroughs in the field of particle physics with scientists claiming to have glimpsed the existence of `God particle` and neutrinos.

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Politician of the year
2011 would be remembered as a politically active year, especially in the wake of Anna Hazare's Lokpal campaign and Assembly polls in several states. How do you think the politicians fared? Rate them here...

Sportsperson of the year
Who according to you was the best sportsperson of the year for India Was it Dhoni or Yuvraj or Ronjan Singh Sodhi? Take your pick and rate the best.

Movie of the year
Movies that made you laugh, cry and conjured all your emotions up by the sheer magic of cinema, here is a list of films for you to rate the one which lived up to your expectations thereby putting a stellar show at the Box office:

Entertainer of the year
They are the people who made you sit back and watch. Performers, artists, reality TV stars features in the list of favorite entertainers of 2011.Here a chance to rate the one who entertained you the most in this year:

Businessperson of the year
From change of guard in the best conglomerates to flamboyancy being the nemesis we saw it all. Now it’s your turn to choose the numero uno businessperson of the year.