New Media Awards 2008

Bhojpuria.com

http://www.bhojpuria.com

Nominated in Campaign for change category.

Bhojpuria.com is the World's first portal for Bhojpuri speaking people. The site have won several awards in the past as well.

1 nomination from readers

  • Bhojpuria.com proved to be an eye-opener for the entire National Media in India. One Film Star Manoj Tiwari tried to spread a rumour that Dutch Govt have issued an official postal stamp with his photo on it.

    While the big newspapers like Times of India, and The Economic Times were busy praising the actor (Type "dutch stamp Manoj"(without quotes) in google and you will see how popular the story became), and the television was busy showing his clips, Bhojpuria.com came up with the reality that there have been no stamp issuance. You may read the article here

    http://www.bhojpuria.com/samachar/news.php?a=5056

    They even Guided, how easy it was to make personal stamps in Netherlands.

    The Entire national media is now blaming the star, and praising the efforts of Bhojpuria.com

    Nominated by Abhishek Yadav, 28 May 2008

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