Anna Hazare and his anti-graft movement became the most discussed topic on Facebook in India for 2011. Here's a look at the others that made it to the top 10 list:
The face behind the Lokpal movement, Kisan Baburao better known as Anna Hazare was most discussed name on Facebook this year. His crusade against corruption has grabbed headlines all over and inspired the common Indian to demand for a Jan Lokpal Bill that would hold accountable the politicians for their actions. Innumerable pages were created on Facebook to show support for Anna and his anti-graft movement.
Nearly 10 years after the traumatic Sept 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Centre in New York and the Pentagon, the world's most wanted terrorist leader Osama bin Laden was killed in Pakistan. The man who wanted to recreate a seventh-century Muslim empire was gunned down by US special forces in a helicopter-borne assault on a closely guarded compound in Abbottabad. Osama's death was the third most discussed topic in India.
Renowned ghazal singer Jagjit Singh death was the fourth most discussed topic on Facebook. Jagjit Singh has died after several weeks in the hospital following a brain hemorrhage. Born on February 8, 1941, Jagjit Singh was a singer, composer, activist and entrepreneur. He has sung in several languages including Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi. His voice ruled during early 80's in films like Prem Geet, Saath Saath and Arth. However, his major work is spread over more than 60 filmy and non filmy albums.
Steve Jobs' death became the fifth most discussed topic on Facebook. On October 5, the mastermind behind Apple's iPhone, iPad, iPod, iMac and iTunes, passed away. Jobs was considered brilliant yet brash. He valued elegance in design yet was almost never seen in public wearing anything but a black mock turtleneck, blue jeans, and a few days worth of stubble. A master salesman who considered himself an artist at heart, Jobs inspired both reverence and fear in those who worked for him and against him, and was adored by an army of loyal Apple customers who almost saw him as superhuman.
Yuvraj Singh's name appears sixth on the list. In sickness and in health, Yuvraj Singh, tends to leave the nation in a spin. In the best of times, he makes India win the Cricket World Cup. In the worst of times, he ties the nation up in knots of tension. A shock announcement on November 26, that he is battling a tumour in his left lung, has sent a wave of visceral anxiety through the cricket-crazy country.
Imtiaz Ali's 'Rockstar' is a passionate ride, an emotional high that only a passion for music and intense love can evoke. He blends these two to make a film about emotions that do not follow the diktats of logic.Ranbir as the anguished and disturbed rockstar does a commendable job. The character's aggression does not stem from his arrogance but from the internal turmoil that's burning him. Ranbir has indeed come a long way from his first 'towel dance' in 'Saawariya'. It's something to conceive a character like that on paper but the brilliant execution of such a complex character is indeed admirable.
Indian skipper appears eighth on the list. Dhoni ended India's 28-year-long wait for a World Cup win and led the team to world's No. 1 Test status. What makes Dhoni click seems to defy logic but what makes him a hero to millions makes more sense - he hails from a small-town with modest means and unlike other success stories, Dhoni has shown that anyone with hard work and excellence can make it big today.
The India National Congress was the ninth most discussed topic this year. The Congress party has been in the news for issues like - price rise, 2G spectrum case, Anna Hazare's anti-graft campaign and inflation. The recent controversy over Internet censorship and the issue of FDI in retail sector has made the party a most talked about topic on Facebook.
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