Frontline-Vol. 29 :: No. 06 Mar 24 - Apr 06, 2012

Cover Story Election shocks Uttar Pradesh: Reverse sweep Interview: Akhilesh Yadav Interview: Rajnath Singh Uttarakhand: In a cleft stick Interview: B.C. Khanduri Punjab: Bucking the trend Interview: Sukhbir Badal Whither identity politics? Goa: Verdict for change Manipur: Clean sweep Institutions AIIMS: Dubious promotions Media The arrest of Kazmi Karnataka: Lawyers vs journalists The States West Bengal: Maoist in the net Essay Islamism and democracy

World Affairs Russia: Putin's progress Syria: Reforms on track Libya: Slipping into chaos United Kingdom: On a witch-hunt © Guardian News & Media 2012 Travel Borobudur: Ode to harmony Interview Satya P. Mohanty: Indian literature to world literature Reports Misery of urban children History Jinnah's defence of a communist Conservation Penance for Ganga Cricket Rahul Dravid: Purist & gentleman Focus: Gujarat A `vibrant' approach Food, fun and festivities Union Budget The price reform Losing direction

Railway Budget Red signal Interview: Vijaya Kanth, Financial Commissioner, Railways Column Bhaskar Ghose:Elections & beyond R.K. Raghavan: Logic of deviance Praful Bidwai: End of an illusion Books The Indian jazz age review article by Vijay Prashad History in colour review article by Lyla Bavadam Literary sons review article by Colm Toibin © Guardian News & Media 2012 A big achievement review by A.G. Noorani Also Letters Update Gorilla genome by Alok Jha © Guardian News & Media 2012

Mathematics Today March 2012

Maths Musing Problem Set - 111 

C.B.S.E. Practice Paper-2012 Solved Paper : RMO-2011 IIT-JEE Challengers Series-4 Concept Boosters (XI) Concept Boosters (XII) Practice Paper : AIEEE-2012 Challenging Problems Mock Test Paper-5 : WB-JEE 2012 Practice Paper : BITSAT-2012 Practice Paper : IIT-JEE 2012 Maths Musing Solution Set-110

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Frontline-Vol. 29 :: No. 5 March 23, 2012

Cover Story Vodafone verdict Interview: Girish Dave Curious conclusion Treaty trick Interview: Prashant Bushan Don't shoot the interpreter Interview: Mohan Gopal Controversy Dow at the Olympic Games Government NCTC: Policy muddle The States West Bengal: Politics of violence Maharashtra: Shiv Sena's lacklustre victory

Civil Aviation Kingfisher in the red Air India: On a wing & a prayer Defence Rafale: French conquest World Affairs Ethiopian evictions Occupy movement gaining ground © Guardian News & Media 2012Interview: Hardeep Singh Puri,India's permanent Representative to the U.N. Art K.S. Radhakrishnan on Ramkinkar Baij Media Arab Spring and the social media Focus: DRDO Underwater might Navy's eyes and ears

Science Antonio Ereditato, University of Berne, on neutrinos Special Feature: Neyveli Lignite Corporation In pursuit of power Interview: A.R. Ansari, Chairman-cum-Managing DirectorReclaiming mine spoils ColumnBhaskar Ghose: Murderous roads R.K. Raghavan: Fear of misuse Praful Bidwai: Renewables option Jayati Ghosh: Worrying trend Books Skewed growth review article by C.T. Kurien Three doctrines review article by V. Venkatesan The aftermath of Partition review article by A.G. Noorani Also Letters

Physics For You March 2012

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Mock Test Paper : IIT-JEE 2012 (Full length)

Thought Provoking Problems (SHM and Waves) IIT Practice Paper-2012 AIEEE Foundation Brain Map : Properties of Matter AIPMT (Prelims) Practice Paper 2012 Learn Fast (Elasticity) Examiner’s Mind : Doppler Effect WB-JEE Practice Paper-2012

Motoring-March 2012

BAJAJ PULSAR 200NS PULSE CHECK Better, faster, but the best? Ten years after the first Pulsar was launched, there is an all-new Pulsar. It's called the Pulsar 200NS and we have an in-depth review and EXCLUSIVE road test of the bike. A nine-page special including the inside story of its making. Don't miss it! FTD HATCHBACKS – SWIFT, PUNTO 90, BRIO AND FABIA 1.6 HATCH AND COOK Introducing FTDT - our super-clever FTD test. We have a comprehensive, fun evaluation of some of the most involving hatchbacks on sale in the country. Who said we're all play and no work? Heh, heh. BAJAJ M80 RAT BIKE SCOOT AT SIGHT Take one portion Bajaj step-thru, one portion BSM madness and watch how a something as mundane a Bajaj M80 becomes one of the most FTD (shouldn't that be R?) motorcycles you can get your hands on! OUTRAGEOUS BMW E36 M3 M3AT LOAF First, you'll love the badge. Then, the paint-scheme. And soon after, you'll want one. Read only if you've practised self-control for years and aren't greedy. We aren't, by the way.

Bike India Cover - March 2012

March 2012
PULSAR 200NS 
A Promising Reincarnation Of India’s Popular Performance Bike

Feature:
* SUBROS BIKE INDIA AWARDS 2012
* California Superbike School

Ridden:
* Ducati Monster 795
* Triumph Speed Triple R
* BMW Evoluzione S1000RR
* MAHINDRA DURO DX 
* NEW HONDA DIO

Motorsports

*MotoGP SEPANG TEST

Autocar India March 2012

• Maruti Ertiga First Look: An exclusive look at the Ertiga, the new baby MPV. Based on the Swift platform, Maruti is looking to create a niche for itself in the ever-growing MPV market.

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• Volvo S60 D3 driven: The S60 has entered the entry luxury segment with a 2.0-litre diesel engine and an amazing price tag that should give its German rivals more than a few sleepless nights.
• BMW 640d driven: The big, loping BMW 6-series coupe is most certainly a looker. And now powered by a torquey diesel engine, it’s not so hard on your pocket either. 
• Maruti Swift Dzire tested: A chopped boot makes this Dzire much better value for money than before but with just 316 litres of boot space, is it really a proper saloon anymore?
• Mahindra Xylo E9 vs Toyota Innova: The Xylo is back in a new avatar with the mHawk engine from the Scorpio, but how does it fare against the reigning MPV king?
• BMW X3 3.0d vs Audi Q5 3.0 TDI: They may be diesel-powered but these 3.0-litre, six-cylinder SUVs are more for the performance-oriented. See them duke it out in our comparison.
• Porsche 911 Carrera S: Porsche has a habit of pushing the limits of its cars and this new 911 is no different.
• Ferraris driven at the Buddh: We drive not one, but two Ferraris on the streets of Delhi like responsible citizens and then drive them on the Buddh circuit like they are meant to be.
• Parx Supercar Parade: We were there, front and centre, when Mumbai woke up to over 30,000 horsepower. See what we saw, feel what we felt at the 2012 Parx Supercar Parade.
• Mahindra Great Escape, Jaisalmer: We take a Mahindra Thar to the Thar desert and go dune-bashing at the annual Great Escape.
• Bajaj Pulsar 200NS first ride: Bajaj’s superstar is reborn. The striking new Pulsar 200NS now uses new triple-spark tech, and could very well be a game-changer for Bajaj.
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  There’s no two ways about it. Bajaj’s Pulsar 200NS is a storm raiser. On our first ride today the all-new Pulsar impressed us with its ample performance and sharp handling. Even at standstill the P200 NS looks potent. Its face looks inspired from Honda’s CB1000R and that is no bad thing in our books. Look closer and you can see some Pulsar family traits. The tank gives good thigh support and the LED split tail lamp at the rear is typical of Bajaj’s sports bike family.
  The Pulsar 200 NS has been armed with the right hardware. It has petal disc brakes front and rear, a steel rectangular section swingarm and a pressed steel twin-spar frame. And out on the track it all came together to work beautifully. The Pulsar 200NS felt at home on the track, turning into corners with precision and eagerness. The engine matches the chassis by providing smooth and flexible power delivery.
  The short-stroke engine pulls well even at low speeds thanks to Bajaj’s ExhausTEC resonance chamber on the silencer. The use of a counterbalancer makes the engine very smooth, so you can even ride the P200 NS in 6^th gear at little over 30kph and then open the throttle to roll away smoothly. The spread of power and torque is very linear, the engine pulling cleanly all the way to the upper reaches of the rev range. The shift light plays spoilsport and the ECU cuts in at 10,800rpm. We even hit an indicated 140kph in 6^th gear. The gearbox too is game offering light and crisp shifts.
   Good looking, well equipped, packed with exhilarating performance and handling, Bajaj’s 200NS takes the Pulsar family into a higher plane. The pricing is the only unknown quantity, but keeping Bajaj’s track record in mind the Pulsar 200NS will carry a tantalising price tag (expected at Rs 90,000). The 200 NS’ is all set to jump start an exciting new chapter in the Pulsar story.
  Also watch:
  New Pulsar 200NS image gallery
  New Pulsar 200NS video review (Web-Exclusvie)
• Ducati 795 first ride: We ride Ducati’s most affordable superbike made for Asian markets.

Frontline-Vol. 29 :: No. 4 Nov 19 - March 9, 2012

Cover Story A decade of shame A tale of two reports `SIT too works for victims' Standing up to the state Interview: R.B. Sreekumar The police diary Interview: Sanjiv Bhatt High Court censure Negligence and inaction Assembly Elections Uttar Pradesh: Advantage Mulayam Defence Interceptor missile: Successful launch Controversy ISRO/Antrix-Devas deal:Procedures & lapses Scandal Spectrum shocksWorld Affairs Maldives: A President's exitIran: War of nerves

Syria: Skewed resolutionU.S.: Austerity of hope Ghosts of Iraq © Guardian News & Media 2012 Hungry & homeless in Greece © Guardian News & Media 2012Myanmar: A new chapterEnvironment Flamingoes in Mumbai: Halting the pink tide Obituary Whitney Houston: Every woman's diva © Guardian News & Media 2012 The trailblazer © Guardian News & Media 2012 Reservation A fair deal for Muslims Livelihood Issues Karnataka: Woes of nomadic tribes Gender Issues Diluting Domestic Violence Act Social IssuesTamil Nadu: Quarries of exploitation

Interview Richard M. Stallman on the future of free software Focus: DRDOIndian eye in the sky Microwave masters Maritime Trade Waiting for cargo Terminal trouble Interview: K. Mohandas Interview: Rizwan Soomar Column C.P. Chandrashekar: The Chinese way Bhaskar Ghose: Democracy in action Praful Bidwai: Reining in Israel R.K. Raghavan: Murder in school Jayati Ghosh: Capital concerns Update Gen. V.K. Singh: The waiting game Books Horrors of Partition review article by A.G. Noorani Policing problems review article by R.K. Raghavan The book of Jobs review article by N. Nagaraj Dilli & New Delhi review by A.G. Noorani Also Letters