Frontline-Vol. 28 :: No. 27 Dec 31, 2011 - Jan 13, 2012

Cover Story Timeless Tagore Language barrier Poet of the Padma The other Tagore Unique landlord Man of science The States Fiery trap in Kolkata Science Higgs signal? World Affairs Iraq: Exit America War crimes in the trash © Guardian News & Media 2011Russia: December Revolution

Pakistan: Volatile state © Guardian News & Media 2011 India & China: Troubled equations Travel Jungles of Borneo Art Achuthan Kudallur's journey History Of Quit India, Nehru & Communist split Food Security Understanding the PDS Kerala: Power of literacyBihar: Coupon fiascoJharkhand: Strong revivalChhattisgarh: Loud no to cash EconomyLosing momentum Interview: C. Rangarajan, Chairman, PMEAC Climate Change Uncertain stand in Durban Controversy Mullaperiyar dispute: Deep distrust

Fallout of fear Obituary Humble genius: Mario Miranda Korea's Kim Jong-il The King Jong-il saga Column Bhaskar Ghose: Looking back Praful Bidwai: Durban greenwash Jayati Ghosh: Mess in eurozone R.K. Raghavan: A lost battle? Books Morals and progress review article by C.T. Kurien Response & riposte review article by B. Surendra Rao Black and white review article by Shelley Walia Srinagar's grandeur review by A.G. Noorani Biographer of cancer Interview with Siddhartha Mukherjee by Decca Aitkenhead © Guardian News & Media 2011 Also Letters