Editorial: March 2014
Hardnews Bureau Delhi
MARCH 2014
MARCH 2014
Cover Story and Featured Stories
In spite of a rising number of violent attacks targeting people from the Northeast, a deeply prejudiced society reinforces divisive lines and gets in the way of justice
Souzeina S Mushtaq Delhi
Face to Face: Prakash Karat, CPM General Secretary
Sanjay Kapoor and Sadiq Naqvi Delhi
Some of the movies you can expect to see at the 86th Academy Awards
Sonali Ghosh Sen Kolkata
The idea behind the alliance, according to Prakash Karat, CPM General Secretary, is to provide an alternative to the Congress and BJP that strengthens democracy, fights communalism and protects secularism
While the traditional and social media remain endlessly enthralled by the BJP-Congress binary, plans are afoot among regional parties to present an alternative front in the upcoming Parliament elections
Hardnews Bureau Delhi
The coming together of these 11 parties makes this election a three-way contest
Sanjay Kapoor and Sadiq Naqvi Delhi
The JD (S) is banking on hopes alone to push up its tally in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections
Girish Nikam Delhi
In keeping with that spirit, Sex and the Citadel does not leave out any subject that would have been thought to be “too bold”
Ranjita Biswas Kolkata
Nevertheless, the book, despite its limitations, is a welcome addition in the ever-increasing literature on Indian Muslims
Mahtab Alam Delhi
Tricked by the Congress and accused of betrayal by the BJP, Nitish Kumar is struggling to find new political idioms and new allies
Farzand Ahmed Patna
More Stories from this Issue
What really went wrong with the India story? The rapacious attitude of Indian businessmen, government corruption, inflation, or global slowdown?
How does a math student turned tech entrepreneur get involved in putting out a history book for children in India and Pakistan – a book that juxtaposes and highlights two conflicting narratives with a view to creating greater understanding?
Looking at the sleepy old city of Lucknow wake up to its cosmopolitan character is cause for much celebration. It is often forgotten how the city has been multicultural for ages, welcoming people from different parts of the world to live here and enrich existing architectural styles, cuisine, fashion, language and trade.
It’s not difficult at all to be a politician in India these days. Anyone can do it. Just follow these tips, and you will do just fine:
Use every opportunity to talk about your humble/middle class/tragic background
Face to face: Nishtha Jain
Sadiq Naqvi Delhi