In this issue

[Cover Story: Unsporting spirit: Despite the pool of talent available, India has not been able to build a sports culture in the country, thanks to political interference, corruption and lack of accountability. ((P-16-17))

[Also Read] ‘Past experience of dialogue with New Delhi makes me once bitten, twice shy’: Interview - Moderate Hurriyat chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq (P-50-51)

New Broom must sweep clean: Two years ago, Modi kicked off a cleanliness drive in a spectacular way. Showing the contrast between world cities and Gurgaon, MG Banga suggests ways in which the mission can be accomplished by 2019 (p-39)

In poll-bound Himachal, CBI corners Virbhadra: Virbhadra Singh’s claim of earning 6 crore rupees from his orchards has put the probe agencies hot on his trail. His willingness to contest the next election from jail will add drama to the Assembly polls (P 52)

Rio 2016: Sports Womenship

Despite the large pool of talent available, india has not been able to build a sports culture in the country, thanks to political interference, corruption and lack of accountability, reports ridhima malhotra.

10+ mins

Shifting The Goalposts

Though it has been found that prosperous nations tend to perform better in the games, india can improve its own score once new government schemes kick in.

5 mins

What Went Wrong With Indian Hockey?

As the Indian hockey team failed to make its presence felt at the olympics yet again, ridhima malhotra finds out what plagues our national sport.

5 mins

Mission 2019: Banega Swachh India?

Two years ago, Modi kicked off a cleanliness drive in a spectacular way. Showing the contrast between world cities and Gurgaon, MG BANGA suggests ways in which the mission can be accomplished by 2019.

7 mins

All Work, No Pay for Census Workers

Hundreds of census enumerators in delhi are distraught as the centre has failed to pay their dues even after four years. Yogesh kant reports the anguish.

4 mins

Going Through Hard Times?

8–step-guide to Move Up Your Emotional Scale.

5 mins

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