QWrap: Final Hearing in Ayodhya Case; a Tribute to Shashi Kapoor
Ayodhya case, Jayalalithaa’s death anniversary and Gujarat elections; the headlines of the day in a 5-minute video.
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1. Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid Dispute: The Complete Ayodhya Story
The Supreme Court held the final hearing in the Ayodhya land dispute case on Tuesday, 5 December, a day before the 25th anniversary of the demolition of the medieval-era mosque – the Babri Masjid.
A specially constituted bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices Ashok Bhushan and Abdul Nazeer heard a total of 13 appeals filed against the 2010 judgement of the Allahabad High Court in four civil suits.
The Quint also has live updates of the hearing from the courtroom.
The Quint brings you the full story of Ayodhya right from the 15th century to the present day, where the citizens have voiced their opinions and expectations from the verdict.
One must be well acquainted about the Babri demolition incident of Ayodhya but what were the events that unfolded prior to this day? Find out what happened on 5 December 1992. Watch how a photographer shot the happenings a day before the Babri masjid was demolished.
Watch the full video here.
Video producer: Hera Khan
Video Editor: Sunil Goswami
2. Jayalalithaa’s Death Anniversary: OPS-EPS Pay Tribute at Memorial
Last December, the city of Chennai came to a standstill when former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa passed away. A year on, the political void she left in Tamil Nadu, remains deep.
EPS and OPS paid tributes to their 'Amma' at her mausoleum on Marina Beach.
Sidelined AIADMK leader TTV Dhinakaran also took out a procession with his supporters and paid floral tributes at Jayalalithaa's mausoleum.
Clad in black shirts, AIADMK coordinator Pannneerselvam and co-coordinator Palaniswami led a silent march of party functionaries, including ministers, MPs and MLAs.
EPS and OPS placed a wreath at the memorial, where Jayalalithaa was laid to rest in December 2016.
The Quint has for you continuous updates from Chennai.
3. The Inimitable Shashi Kapoor Passes Away at 79
Shashi Kapoor breathed his last in Mumbai on 4 December. The veteran actor was 79. He had been hospitalised at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. According to reports he was administered several rounds of dialysis while at the hospital.
"Yes, he has passed away. He had a kidney problem and was on dialysis for several years," his nephew Randhir Kapoor, the son of the late Raj Kapoor, told PTI.
Randhir Kapoor said the funeral would be held tomorrow morning.
"Shashi Kapoor expired at 5:20pm on 4 December at Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai," Dr Ram Narain from the hospital told PTI.
Shashi Kapoor is survived by his sons Karan and Kunal, and daughter Sanjna. Kapoor got married to English actor Jennifer Kendal in 1958, who unfortunately died of cancer in 1984.
Here is The Quint’s tribute to the iconic actor.
4. Pollution Hits Sri Lanka Again: Lakmal Leaves Field After Vomiting
The air pollution issue continued to simmer on the fourth day of the final Test between India and Sri Lanka, with the visiting seamer Suranga Lakmal vomiting on the field on Tuesday, 5 December.
After the visitors were bowled out for 373 in their first innings on the fourth day, they were seen wearing N95 anti-pollution masks – required to protect the lungs from the "very poor" air quality in Delhi.
Lakmal had bowled only three overs when he was seen vomiting on the field, prompting the physiotherapist to run to him. After consultation, the pacer went off the ground.
Get full updates of the match here
5. Gujarat Ka King Kaun? Winter Is Here and the Game of Thrones Is On
It’s an insurgent scion versus an incumbent PM, the grand old party versus the power-wielders of today. As Narendra Modi seeks to save face in his home state, defending his party against 22 years of anti-incumbency, Rahul Gandhi has his task cut out as well. Will the crown prince usher in his presidency with a huge hurrah? Or will he begin his journey as Congress chief with another defeat?
Watch the full video here.
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