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The horrifying case of the murder of children in a place called Nithari has the media bursting with stories. Don't Trust the Indian Media! says “But honestly, the media and political circus around Nithari is becoming a bit sickening. Mikes, cameras and dictaphones being shoved into peoples faces. And as usual, one important point is being missed. I learnt this the difficult way in Gurgaon and in Mumbai.”
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May Allah protect Syria and Bashar from Evils: US and israel
god bless iranian people and I hope this tiranny of mullah will end soon
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i believe the GPS tracking system available at http://www.itemsofdesire.com should be implemented worldwide by all parents to monitor their children’s whereabouts! i wonder why govt. doesnt subsidize such stuff and make it duty free?
Hi, we totally agree with you. Politicians just want to have a share of their limelight even in goriest of situations. We are a group of professionals who have formed a musical group called “Current Issue”. We make songs and videos on the missing aspects of a current issue and hope that justice will prevail.
Regards,
Current Issue.
You may visit us on http://currentissue.co.nr
Do check our video feature on the Nithari Killings at http://youtube.com/watch?v=-olJwWD7WuE