In this issue

18 Back to Playing Big Brother?
With a candidate yet to be crowned PM of Nepal, the Indian External Affairs Minister’s
visit to the neighbouring country is of some political significance
26 The BJP’s Road To 2019
First, the tightrope walk in Gujarat, then, unexpected tremors from the Rajasthan by-polls,
Now may be a good time to see how the BJP is placed for ‘mission 2019’. A stocktaking.
48 No Grass At the Roots
Rural Bengal is marked by a total absence of CPI(M) cadre. Has the Red faded away?
62 A Safety Net Around the Kids
We need to make the Internet a safe space for children. A committee proposes some ways.
64 Living With Legacy
Actress Raima Sen talks about her memories, her journey so far and the iconic
Suchitra Sen, her doting grandmother who had turned recluse

Modi Still BJP's Trump Card

After the tough Gujarat polls and ­Rajasthan drubbing, in the duo’s last mile dash, Modicare, MSP, even DeMo will all be ammunition to snipe at the Congress’s scam skeletons. But BJP insiders agree it is not an easy task.

6 mins

Modi-Yogi Bhakts Aplenty, But Jobs?

Besides Muslims, Dalits are the only vocal section that has turned against the BJP in UP

8 mins

Formidable But Tricky

A cow-belt alliance to cover all bases

6 mins

Where Party Has Withered Away

A tie-up with Congress would have yielded zilch, given the total absence of CPI(M) cadres in the Bengal countryside

9 mins

Bloodbath On Dalal Street

US developments hit Indian markets, with the return of capital gains tax adding to negative sentiments

5 mins

I Would Love To Carry The Bequest Of My Dida, But With My Own Persona

In a freewheeling interview, Raima Sen looks back at her journey as an actress, her memorable roles in Hindi and Bengali cinema, sibling rivalry at home with Riya Sen, her mother’s foray into politics and, above all, her legendary grandmother’s decision to turn a recluse at the height of her fame.

8 mins

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