Frontline-Vol. 29 :: No. 18 Sep 08 - 21, 2012

Cover Story Behind the exodus Constitutional right Push factors Bihar: Social leveller Distress zonesDesperate moves Bangalore: Panic rules Chennai: Unsafe environment Mumbai: History of hostility Delhi: Seen as a 'problem' Kerala: Replacement migration The new reality Scandal Coal fire Managing bids Seeing a sellout Civil aviation: Dubious concessions The Armed Forces The stress factor

World Affairs China: The trial of Gu Kailai Julian Assange: Asylum & stand-off Ecuador: Rallying support Syria: Raging conflict South Africa:Massacre of miners Bangladesh: Battle over a bank Heritage Cambodia: Restoring a monument Media Ratings row Public Health Maternal mortality: A battle half won RTI Setting limits Bhopal Gas Tragedy Supreme Court's positive intervention Obituary Neil Armstrong: Reluctant hero Apollo & after © Guardian News & Media 2012 Meles Zenawi: End of a strongman

Reservation Promoting justice in government service Railways Ailing behemoth Cricket V.V.S. Laxman: A selfless cricketer Terrorism Mohammad Ajmal Kasab:Close to the gallows Social Tension NCM's report: Identity crisis Interview: Wajahat Habibullah, chairman of the NCM Column C.P. Chandrasekhar: Nation redefined R.K. Raghavan: A sad tale Praful Bidwai: Challenges for the Left Books Understanding lying: review by A.G. Noorani Tribal travails: review by Madhu Sarin Brothers in arms: review by Ajoy Ashirwad Mahaprashasta Champion lawyer: review by A.G. Noorani Update Gujarat: Triumph of justice Also Letters