India Today Malayalam Magazine - November 28, 2012

In this issue

Highlights of India Today Malayalam dated November 28, 2012. It looks at the untold story of match fixing and betting in the international cricket. Based on the book Bookie,gambler fixer spy India Today gives graphic accounts form the book written by Ed Hawkins. The exclusive extracts offer a glimpse into the world of bookies and why they are indulging in the passion There is also a very emotional column by Azharudheen, one of the players banned by the cricket control board. The issue also has an exclusive interview with the Burmese freedom fighter Aung san su kyui .As November 26th comes on, India Today examines our preparedness to fight another proxy war or real war we have inadequate preparedness ,our survey says,T here is also a very scathing piece criticizing the government which has nt done anything in the Padmanbha swamy temple issue. The amicus curie has acted as if he was the custodian of te royal place and recommended action which would benefit them and put them in charge of the affairs of the temple. Already CPM has come out openly against it. Then there is the controversial speech of defence minister A K Antony deploring the state in attracting foreign investment .The issue also agives curtain raiser on the Kochi Bienelle .The chief promoters to the event are well known artists Bose Krishnamachari and Riyas Komu.Aspinwall, pepepr house and various venues in Kochi are used to the even which would last for the next three months .Riyas komu and Bose have also given exclusive interviews to us. There is also a look at the 2 G auctions and the CAG issue. The issue also looks at the devotees of Roman catholic church deserting the fold to embrace new pastoral organisations set up by lesser known sects like the heavenly feast .There is also a very illuminating review on the CPM and the political violence in Kerala by well known activist and writer K Venu.