COVER STORY: Sino Indian Strategic Equation
Lt Gen V. K. Singh PVSM (retd), a former Director General Military Operations of Indian Army, is a member of the Executive Council of the Institute of Defence Studies and Analyses. He has seen the 1962 Sino-Indian war from close quarters. A keen observer of strategic and military affairs, he puts Sino-Indian relations under the microscope of his experienced eye to summarise the key issues which would eventually decide the future of the nature of relationship between the two giants of Asia. Read the Article.
   
INTERVIEW: "We Must be Healthy Competitors"
C Uday Bhaskar is the Deputy Director of the Institute of Defence Studies and Analyses. Regarded as one of the stalwarts in the arena of international relations and strategic affairs of the country, Cmde. Bhaskar is a keen observer of Sino-Indian issues. Read an interview.    

COVER STORY: Taming the Dragon
In a matter of just five days, two indifferent neighbours have transformed themselves into partners in a quest for the growth of their economies. The mood is upbeat, and businessmen on both sides of the Himalayas are gearing up to exploit the opportunities arising as a result of renewed mutual trust. Read the Article.   

TRADE BLOC WATCH: Challenges and Opportunities in 21^st Century
IOR-ARC Trade and Investment Co-operation. Read the Article.   

ISSUE: Gearing up for the Mission Globalisation
It has hardly been a decade since India began its economic liberalisation and reforms. Since, then Globalisation with all its connotations has been at the centre stage of a myriad of controversies. Yet, Globalisation has come to stay as the underlying principle for future policies of an integrated world economy. It’s now up to India to ensure that the benefits trickle down to the poorest of the poor. Read the Article.   

FOCUS: Paradise on Earth: A Feature on Jammu & Kashmir 
The State of Jammu and Kashmir is the crown jewel in the bouquet of diver the landscapes of India. Situated in the northern part of India, J&K is known world over for it’s great natural beauty. The chequered history of this region is matched only by the veritable splendour of scenic beauty. Lakes and capped mountains, lofty Chinars swaying to the rhythm of the cool breeze – Jammu and Kashmir has everything to quieten a harried soul.  Read the Article.
  
INTERVIEW: Mr. Najamus Saqib, J&K Tourism Secretary   Read an interview.    

SPANISH CUISINE: The Last Kitchen in Europe
French are the connoisseurs of food and wine. Their reputation rests upon centuries of palatable indulgences. Italian’s exported the two of the most loved P’s to the world: Pizza and Pasta. Now, slowly, but surely, the world is gathering around the last kitchen of Europe in Spain to savour the tangy flavours. Read the Article. 

PROFILES: Influence without interference
IT IS not always that a scholar or technocrat volunteers for an active political role, like that of Prime Minister or President in a country like India. There was the philosopher-President Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the educationist in Zakir Hussain as past tenants of Rashtrapati Bhavan. In more recent times, K R Narayanan was a career diplomat who became President, but unlike most other bureaucrats and professionals who held political positions in Government, barring ‘reforms fame’ Finance Minister Manmohan Singh, he did a stint in full-time politics. Read the Article.  

REVIEW: 'My Reminiscences of a Humanist'
“Sir, I want to call on you.”
“Most welcome. Please come over at 10.30.” 
“Sir, my office is far away. I may not be able to reach you in time. Could you please give me another time?” 
“You have all the time in the world. I meant 10.30 p.m.!”
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ISSUE: - OLD AGE: In old age are you secure?
Being old is not the same as being younger, a proper understanding of the economic choices made by old people requires a proper understanding of the condition of being old. The need for a security is the priority. Is that ensured? Read the Article.   

ECONOMY: Socio-Economic Development
Indian economy has been experiencing an average annual rate of growth of around 6percent since the early 1980s.  Read the Article.

SPOTLIGHT: Not Tough To Wipe Out, Totally
Corruption is a monster that eats into the psyche of nations and earns bad name in the global arena. Ideally, the demon has to be tamed and laid to rest. Former Chief Vigilance Commissioner Natrajan Vittal is of the firm belief that it ought to be eliminated totally and authoritatively claims that it is not difficult.  Read the Article.  

INTERVIEW: "Capital account convertibility does not have any pre-announced time path"
The Bank’s first lady Dy. Governor speaks on the country’s current macro economic outlook and forex regime.  Read the Article.   

HERITAGE:- ANGLO-INDIANS: Once we were a lovely people...
Like many railway men Hal came from a family with a long tradition of service in India. Hal's grandfather, Carmen Paul Hughes joined the North Western Railway as a fireman in November 1876, he gained rapid promotion to driver in June 1879 and went on to become Shed Foreman (Loco) at Lahore in July 1898, until his retirement in March 1912. Following his retirement the family settled in Saharanpur...  Read the Article.
   
INTERVIEW: Scattered Physically United Emotionally   Read an interview.
    
THE ARCHITECT - I: Sir Henry Gidney (1873-1942)   Read description.
    
THE ARCHITECT - II: Sir Frank Anthony (1908-1993)   Read description.    

VISION: Doomsayers Take A Bow!
India, by 2020 AD, will be beyond recognition, if Dr. Subramaniam Swamy is to be believed. The President of Janata Party peers into his personal crystal glass to predict what is in India for Mera Bharat Mahaan. What about the doomsayers from overseas? Ignore them, advises the maverick politician. Read the Article.  

LIFE STYLE: Stainless BEAUTY
Man created one of the toughest alloys in steel, and now bends and moulds it at his whim. Call it madness or creativity, as you please, for it doesn’t matter at all. Designers and engineers alike, are melting steel, shredding it into pieces, and welding it all over again to create works of art to seduce their way into the living rooms across the world. Read the Article.   

RELIGION: Sakyamuni The Buddha
The Full Moon Day in the month of May or the Buddha Jayanti, commemorated the three key events of the life of the Buddha, namely, the Birth in approximately 623 BC, the Enlightenment in 588 BC and the Passing Away into Nibbana in 543 BC, thus making it the paramount day of the year to Buddhists throughout the world. Read the Article.