New Year is standing at the door and we are about to bid adieu to an eventful year. It is the time we review the journey that was full of twists and bends throughout the dynamic year. IBN-Lokmat brings in a special program with prominent personalities from various walks of life to share insights on all events that created buzz. From politics to sports and from international issues to entertainment everything will be covered under this exclusive round up of 2013. Stay tuned to IBN-Lokmat from Monday, December 21 to Friday, December 27, 2013 for interesting analysis of the year.   

This year saw many political up downs with crucial assembly poll in five major states in the nation. Political strata experienced extraordinary success of debutant Aam Adami Party (AAP) in Delhi. Narendra Modi became face of BJP for the general election in 2014. Food Security bill was passed in the parliament. Nelson Mandela’s demise left people mourning globally. While political situations changed in our neibhouring country with Nawaz Sharif returning to power. India took a remarkable progressive step in science and technology with its mission to Mars.

Supreme Court banned gay relationships in India which received strong reactions throughout the country. Also, prolonged case of Aarushi Talwar’s mysterious murder was solved and her parents were declared guilty. Indian business sector felt few jerks with constant Downfall of rupee against dollar. Newly appointed RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan tried to alter situation with many reformative steps.

Sports had a one step ahead with Olympic torch travelling to space. Also saw end of an era with retirement of the ‘God of Cricket’ — Sachin Tendulkar. While tennis industry celebrated Andy Murray’s Wimbledon win. Entertainment world registered many blockbuster hits like KKrish 3, Dhoom 3 and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. Bollywood suffered from bad news like Sanjay Dutt’s arrest, separation of Hritik and Szzane Roshan, sad demise of legends like Manna De and Pran.

The year has certainly been a remarkable for many sectors. Catch all the highlights of the year in ‘Alvida 2013’ — a special series this week at 8:30 pm only on IBN-Lokmat.