In this issue

1: The wave of loan waivers
Taking a cue from Uttar Pradesh, more state governments including Maharashtra and Punjab could waive off loans to farmers to woo rural voters in the run-up to the 2019 general election. p 10-11
2: 25 years on, Ayodhya row continues to hurt faithfuls
People with ‘faith’ suffered on both sides while protectors of faith prospered over two and-a-half decades of demolition of the controversial structure in Ayodhya. (p-38-39)
3: Sikh woman creates history at 101 in international sports
She did what no other woman could do till date. Mann Kaur a 101-year young Sikh woman from Chandigarh created history by winning three gold medals in three events in World Masters Games at Auckland. P 56

UP's Finances Make Yogi Walk A Tight Rope

The government machinery is trying to deliver its best due to meagre financial resources.

3 mins

Wooing With Farm Waivers

Taking a cue from Uttar Pradesh, more state governments including Maharashtra and Punjab could waive offloans to farmers to woo rural voters in the run-up to the 2019 general election.

6 mins

Lending Help To Farmers Alone Won't Improve The Situation

More than loan waivers, the general public of Uttar Pradesh needs better civic amenities and education system.

5 mins

Now Captain Has Chance To Regain Punjab's Glory

Amarinder Singh government’s decision to cut unproductive expenses and the ‘VIP culture’ needs to be matched with short and long-term plans to put the state back on growth track.

5 mins

Punjab CM's Unwelcoming Sajjan Wasn't A Kind Gesture

Amarinder shoots himself in the foot by refusing to meet Canadian Defence Minister Harjit Singh Sajjan, who met Haryana CM and promised to increase bilateral businesses and also talked to SGPC president Kirpal Singh Badungar.

7 mins

End Of VIP Culture Sets Stage For New Beginning

India, which has the highest number of VIPs in the world with the figure crossing five lakh, is likely to set a new global standard as the Prime Minister’s latest decision will force them to behave as common citizens.

5 mins

UP, Punjab Drive Ahead To Trample VIP Culture

The new governments in both the states have already asked their ministers and officials to shun their privilege in consonance with Central government’s order as reports of ‘voluntarily’ dumping red beacons pour in from across the country.

5 mins

Modi Magic Works In MCD, AAP Stares At A Meltdown

Amid allegations of rising cases of dengue, malaria and stinking sewerage system, BJP has reinvented itself in Delhi by using the Prime Minister as a benchmark, perhaps in first-of-its-kind style.

4 mins

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