Frontline-Vol. 29 :: No. 08 Apr 21 - May 04, 2012

Cover Story Patent to plunder A big step forward Patents and the law A welcome first Western warnings Question of efficacy Interview: Shamnad Basheer Drug and duplicity The States Chhattisgarh: Battle of Bastar Odisha: Posco in limbo Industry Going for gold Interview: Rajiv Jain, chairman of GJEPC Nuclear Issues Summit fatigue in Seoul Lofty objective Communique and work plan

World Affairs Myanmar: Sweep & hope Pakistan: Bounty blunder U.S.: Politics of hate Gunter Grass' poetic strike © Guardian News & Media 2012 The poem BRICS: Coming of age Pope in Cuba Nature In Corbett country Commerce Online shopping 24/7 Interview: Sachin Bansal, CEO, Flipkart.com Essay Communist memories:Making of a thesis Awards An actor, not a star Interview: Soumitra Chatterjee

Focus: West Godavari District Formation Day Land of plenty Welfare mission Enduring presence Party Affairs The Left: Time for introspection Interview: Prakash Karat Column Bhaskar Ghose: A tale of two officers Praful Bidwai: Cloaked daggers Jayati Ghosh: Flagships adrift R.K. Raghavan: Privacy on test Books Primer to civil rights review article by V . Venkatesan Systemic ills review article by T.K. Rajalakshmi Romance of Delhi review by A.G. Noorani FBI unmasked review article by Stephen Holmes © Guardian News & Media 2012 'Terrorism has no place in Islam' interview with Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri by Ajoy Ashirwad Mahaprashasta Update U.S.: Race talk © Guardian News & Media 2012 Gujarat: Two verdicts Also Letters

Prevention-April 2012

ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS Juhi Chawla's sunshine secrets Wiser, calmer, more mature and happy to evolve as a person, the actor is an ideal role model for a woman struggling to make peace with the baggage of the years. On the move with Michelle American First Lady Michelle Obama talks about kids, her secret source of energy and on women power. Cured by Tibetan Yoga The amazing story of how actor and singer Raageshwari bounced back to health. New foods on the block Now, a lot of those traditional cereals, grains and millets are making a comeback.

Sportstar-VOL.35 :: NO.16 :: Apr. 19, 2012

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Star Poster: KEVIN PIETERSEN Cover Story Will this maiden mint gold in badminton? Armed with a superior fitness level, enhanced confidence and clearly chalked out goals, Saina Nehwal is ready for her challengers, mainly from China, in the London Olympics. Rakesh Rao analyses her chances. Badminton Saina definitely a bright medal prospect Now in the lead-up to the Olympics, it is important for Saina to have the right mix of major tournaments and training. Neither of it should be overdone. I would suggest at least a four-week training programme. By Prakash Padukone. Hope to have a dream run in London Olympics It has been a steady progress after a lean patch between last September and November. I think her appearance in the final of the BWF World Super Series is one of the high points of Saina's career. By P. Gopi Chand. Discipline, a great asset I sincerely believe that Saina's burning desire should see her come back with a medal from the London Olympics. This is the best chance, given the fact that she is playing well right now. By S. M. Arif. BOOK REVIEW Quite engrossing People who know former national doubles badminton champion Sanjay Sharma will remember him as a gritty, no nonsense player of some class. Known for his keen observations, it comes as no surprise that he should be at his best when he is writing ... Cricket IPL DIARY Bollinger's evening to remember The function to mark the Opening Ceremony of this year's IPL is certainly one that Doug Bollinger isn't going to forget in a hurry. After the fast bowler gives batting lessons to American singer Katy Perry (!), he is duly rewarded with a peck on the cheek. Poor Dougie finds it hard to shrug off the dazed feeling. By Arun Venugopal. IPL ROUND-UP A high-five welcome for edition five Even as some former greats debated on the relevance of Twenty20 and the ill effects of the IPL, the crowds came swarming to the venues. The Indian team's failures in England, Australia and Bangladesh (Asia Cup) had been forgotten and forgiven. IPL in the first week On The Ball W.V. RAMAN COLUMN It's a tightrope walk for the umpires Empowering the on-field umpires with the discretion to call bowlers for chucking is a bold decision by the BCCI. However, it will be interesting to see to what extent the umpires will exercise the power bestowed on them. Football KICKING AROUND Adios Chinaglia Giorgio Chinaglia's career was an extraordinary one. Coming from Varrare, famed for its marble quarries and the hard men who worked there, he was brought to Cardiff in Wales as a boy by his explosive father. His early promise, helped by a powerful physique, saw him signed by another Welsh club in Swansea Town, writes Brian Glanville. ‘Champagne player' A series of impressive performances under the guidance of Pardew this season have ensured that Hatem Ben Arfa has established himself as a key player who is capable of producing moments of sheer technical brilliance. Over to Tom Coleman. Hockey WORLD SERIES Success stamped all over it What added colour and content to the competition was the fair turnout of foreign players. They came from Australia, New Zealand, Germany, South Africa, Argentina, Malaysia, and, importantly, from Pakistan. Over to S. Thyagarajan. INTERVIEW ‘Hockey comes first' The world renowned Pakistani drag-flicker Syed Imran Warsi is also a model, a film buff and an aspiring actor. But hockey is his priority. “It's my bread and butter,” he says in a chat with K. Keerthivasan. Tennis FOCUS True grit Leander Paes' exploits in doubles underline the fact that all he needs is a partner with a matching attitude and a strong pair of legs to tame the best on the circuit. By Kamesh Srinivasan. Archery FEATURE Shooting straight She is from a Tier Two city and in a sport that is yet to get its due in the country. But that hasn't deterred Vennam Jyothi Surekha from hitting the headlines. Over to J. R. Shridharan.

Sportstar-VOL.35 :: NO.15 :: Apr. 12, 2012

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Star Poster: VERNON PHILANDER Letters Readers' response The response to the Cover Story in Sportstar, issue dated March 1, 2012, was overwhelming. Here are the best 10 letters chosen by the Sportstar team. The writers of these letters are eligible for a year's free subscription of Sportstar. Cover Story The cry-baby and tears of perfection Cristiano Ronaldo's determination to succeed has refused to diminish even after winning a plethora of domestic and European titles with Manchester United. But his lack of silverware with Real Madrid and the fact that he is not spoken of in the same breath as Leo Messi, is causing concern, writes Ayon Sengupta. Football STARWATCH Finding his groove Despite his lack of goals, Torres has produced some impressive performances this season and much of the criticism he received was harsh. The former Atletico Madrid man is now hoping to play a key role in Chelsea's quest to win the UEFA Champions League and the FA Cup and he is relishing being given more opportunities by di Matteo. KICKING AROUND How old is too old? Age is no barrier for sportsmen. Players continue to shine even well past their 30s. All of which elicits the question: should age be the implacable criterion? Brian Glanville explores. INTERVIEW ‘We have great confidence' “All I want to do is win the Premier League. I don't stop to think about being named as the Player of the Year. It's not something that interests me,” says David Silva in this email interview with Ayon Sengupta. Rough and tough Martin Skrtel has become a key player for Kenny Dalglish's side with his no-nonsense style of defending and he has formed a solid pairing with Daniel Agger. By Pete Thompson. Sports Extra East Bengal to the fore The victory in the IFA Shield put an end to East Bengal's travails following the reverses the club suffered ever since it won the Super Cup in October last year. Column LONDON CALLING Broke? Or going for broke? Suddenly, life has changed in Glasgow. Rangers are more than half way to bankruptcy, have had points deducted so that Celtic have almost won the Premier League with many matches to play and there are tales of financial misdemeanours beyond calculation and a grim future for a club that used to have ambitions to play in the English Premier League, writes Ted Corbett. Cricket APPRECIATION McGrath Mark II What Vernon Philander has been doing has been deceptively simple. He is not exceptionally tall or fearsomely quick, but his unbending accuracy and ability to move the ball both ways have troubled batsmen no end, writes Shreedutta Chidananda. FOCUS A winner after losing his looseness If he had a choice, Sri Lankan left-arm spinner Rangana Herath will bowl when no one is watching. He plays a no frills game for the sheer joy of it, but he will not back off from a contest, writes R.K. Radhakrishnan. IPL DIARY Pune Warriors on a replacement-finding spree If Pune's dramatic exit minutes before the auction pushed you to the seat's edge, then the subsequent return made you kick yourself for doing that. But, hey, stop complaining… this is feel-good stuff at its very best. Table Tennis FOCUS Spoorthy is brimming with confidence The variation in Karnam Spoorthy's serves helps her launch assaults effectively, giving her a definitive edge. Although she's stronger against negative rubber players, her proficiency with rallies enables her to face all kinds of rivals with a fair measure of composure. By A. Joseph Antony. FOCUS It is an expensive sport A world-class paddler uses a pair of rubbers for only one match during competitions and a pair each week for practice. A pair costs between Rs. 3000 and 7000, equal to a 100 gram bar of pure silver! By Uppuluri Krishna Murty. Basketball FEDERATION CUP Time to bring in the Pro League The sooner the Pro League takes form, the better. For, one got the feeling that players were not taking the game seriously at the 26th Federation Cup in Kochi. For a major part, they appeared to be just going through the motions. Over to Stan Rayan. Hockey INTERVIEW A fan of Indian style “It was a great feeling to be at the top of the podium in Athens. The gold had been eluding us for a long time. It was an amazing experience. You only dream of it,” says Brent Livermore, who led Australia to its first ever Olympic gold medal in 2004. By K. Keerthivasan.

Frontline-Vol. 29 :: No. 07 Apr 07 - 20, 2012

Cover Story Mission impossible Interview: Ramaswamy R. Iyer Flawed vision Kerala: Fragile ecosystems Political divide Interview: Ranjit Kumar Building on sand What experts say The States Odisha: Maoist surge Census No room for development Essay Zardari's two hats World Affairs Sri Lanka: Lessons learnt?

Boon in disguise LLRC on LTTE `My Lai' moment in Afghanistan Attack on Gaza Arab Spring: Rebirth of hope Conservation Palani Hills: Ecology under threat New idea in India Campaigns Mumbai: Art for the sake of Gujarat victims Heritage Mysore: Palace of palaces Space Juno to Jupiter Awards Abel Prize for Endre Szemeredi Politics Karnataka: BJP in crisis Reprieve for B.S. Yeddyurappa Andhra Pradesh:Byelection blows for Congress Nuclear Power Kudankulam: Full steam ahead Making up lost time Activists' questions Social Security Provident Fund: Unkind cut

Cricket Sachin Tendulkar: Tons of passion Column Bhaskar Ghose: Dangerous altruism Praful Bidwai: Assault on freedom R.K. Raghavan: Racism & the police Jayati Ghosh: Potential of BRICS Books Versatile genius review article by Partha Chartterjee A case for metro review article by G. Srinivasan Srinagar story review by Shujaat Bukhari A historian's tribute review by A.G. Noorani Also Letters Update A new look at capital gains

Physics For You April 2012

Learn Fast : Laws of Motion Examiner’s Mind : Waves, Light & Sound Practice Paper : AIPMT (Mains) - 2012 Mock Test Paper : AIEEE (Full length) - 2012 Practice Paper : IIT-JEE - 2012 Practice Paper : AIEEE (Full length) - 2012 Brain Map : Heat & Thermodynamics Practice Paper : BHU (Screening) - 2012 Thought Provoking Problems - (Modern Physics) Practice Paper : Odisha-JEE - 2012

Mathematics Today April 2012

Maths Musing Problem Set - 112 Mock Test Paper : BITSAT - 2012 Challenging Problems Math Archives IIT-JEE Challengers Series-5 Problems for National Olympiads Mock Test Paper : AIEEE 2012 Mock Test Paper : WB-JEE 2012 Mock Test Paper : Odisha JEE '12 Practice Paper for AIEEE Mock Test Paper : ISI - 2012 Maths Musing - Solutions

Motoring-April 2012

GENEVA MOTOR SHOW SHOW-OFF! One of the most awaited motor shows in the world! We've got all the dope on cars like the Lamborghini Aventador J, Bentley EXP 9F, Tata Megapixel, Ferrari F12berlinetta, Jaguar XF Sportbrake and many, many more – most of which you can buy very soon! Except that Lambo, of course. They good chaps made just one. And it's already sold. MERCEDES A-CLASS, B-CLASS AND MUCH MORE A-CLASS APART Apart from the very promising A and B-Class, Mercedes-Benz has its hands full until 2015. We've got a detailed timeline of all the incredible Mercs to be launched in the country with lots of insightful bits. CAR OF THE YEAR AWARDS WIN-WIN SITUATION The awards for the motoring, no, Motoring enthusiasts are back! We announce the winners of our 2012 awards. Rest assured, the winners are the absolutely deserving ones. Not like you could do something about it if it were otherwise. AUDI A1 A1GARDE The Audi A1, driven and reviewed. It's the smallest Audi yet, but is big on features and value. Will they bring it to India? A mighty, resounding 'Yes'!