In this issue

18 In-between Beneficiaries - The rivalry between India and China in influencing neighbouring countries is bound to benefit the latter. And they’re looking forward to it.

26 New-found Mahatma Love - The BJP gears up for a year-and-half celebration of Gandhi’s Satyagrah, which completes 100 years this month, in a calculated attempt to approriate his legacy

52 The Immunisation Sham - The number of injections your child gets for immunisation depends on the amount of money the doctor wants to make. Aiding the docs in this are private vaccine manufacturers.

58 The Glow of A Spotlight - The lonely, effervescent raga comes to an end. Kishori Amonkar bids adieu.

60 A Protege Of Film - A knack for storytelling and faith in his craft gives a young Tamil filmmaker his debut hit.

6 LETTERS 12 DEEP THROAT 64 BOOKS 72 TRENDING 74 DIARY.

The Monk Who Stung A Hornet

The Dalai Lama’s Arunachal visit worsens Sino­Indian ties, as neighbours reap the benefits of their competing largesse

7 mins

Islam Prop In New Poll Vault

Jamaat­e­Islami is no longer anathema for the NC. Why are the Abdullahs wooing a faith-­based outfit?

7 mins

The Shah Of Political Chess

The political constellation on the ground and the signs in the sky are all working out for Modi’s general as he strives to close the gaps in India’s saffron map

6 mins

New-Found Mahatma Love

The PM’s appropriation of Gandhi is helping the BJP shape a new political persona

5 mins

Vaccine Vendors' Greed Gone Viral

Immunisation is a nexus controlled by big private vaccine makers, mostly foreign, that decides your baby gets 15 shots more for the doctor to make money. Even if the vaccine is useless—not to talk of the huge mark-ups.

10+ mins

'Pharma Money Is Corrupting Pediatrics Academy'

A former member of the Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP), Dr Vipin Vashishtha was ousted from the academy for highlighting the nexus between physicians and vaccine manufacturers last year. The Bijnor-based paediatrician documented the rampant corruption and system of favours in an open letter addressed to all members of the academy. In an interview with Arushi Bedi, he lays bare the nexus and talks about how he is still under fire for raising questions. Edited excerpts:

6 mins

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