Gosh, was 2005 an eventful year or what!

A minister lost his job; Bollywood's biggest icon was in hospital; the cricket captain got sacked after an ugly spat with the coach; an earthquake devastated Kashmir… the list is endless.

These were only some of the major headlines from 2005. Apart from all of that, we had some brilliant features, columns, interviews.

Our most popular stories these last 12 months cover tremors in Maharashtra, two celebrity deaths, the terrorist attack in Ayodhya.

And, there was one feature on sex in the Top 10, affirming the online belief that sex always sells.

		1. Tremors rattle Maharashtra Posted: March 14, 2005 15:46 IST http://www.rediff.com/news/2005/mar/14quake.htm
		2. Amrish Puri is dead Posted; January 12, 2005 08:53 IST http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/jan/12puri.htm
		3. 6 militants storm Ayodhya, killed Posted: July 05, 2005 10:31 IST http://www.rediff.com/news/2005/jul/05ayo.htm
		4. Sunil Dutt is dead Posted: May 25, 2005 12:32 IST http://www.rediff.com/news/2005/may/25dutt.htm
		5. Highlights of Union Budget 2005-06 Posted: February 28, 2005 11:31 IST http://www.rediff.com/money/2005/feb/28bud9.htm
		6. The Rising: History comes alive Posted: August 12, 2005 12:35 IST http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/aug/12aamir.htm
		7. Sarkar is just Godfather, dumbed-down Posted: June 30, 2005 16:41 IST http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/jun/30sarkar.htm
		8. Abhijeet Sawant Indian Idol! Posted: March 05, 2005 16:17 IST http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/mar/05idol1.htm
		9. Salaam Namaste: Great fun Posted: September 09, 2005 17:33 IST http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/sep/09salaam.htm
		10. Is sex necessary? Posted: October 19, 2005 http://www.rediff.com/getahead/2005/oct/19sex.htm

And here's the Top 10 from our list of most forward stories. Spot any similarities with the list above?

1. World Cup 2007 Schedule
http://www.rediff.com/cricket/wc07schedule.htm

2. 10 tips to improve the way you speak English
http://www.rediff.com/getahead/2005/sep/02accent.htm

3. 10 rules to manage your boss
http://www.rediff.com/money/2005/aug/12spec.htm

4. Is sex necessary?
http://www.rediff.com/getahead/2005/oct/19sex.htm

5. The truth about sex
http://www.rediff.com/getahead/2005/jul/25rashmi.htm

6. Cricket Schedule
http://www.rediff.com/cricket/schedule.htm

7. 5 resume mistakes you must avoid
http://www.rediff.com/getahead/2005/aug/11sd.htm

8. How to make a GREAT presentation
http://www.rediff.com/getahead/2005/sep/28mind.htm

9. 6 'soft' skills you need for success
http://www.rediff.com/getahead/2005/jun/30soft.htm

10. Billionaire college dropouts!
http://www.rediff.com/money/2005/sep/15sld1.htm

Don't find any of your favourite stories on either list? Tell us what you think are your top picks during the year, and we will publish the list. Post your entry here