Outlook Magazine - October 30, 2017

In this issue

14 Meandering Marshal
What do the shifting positions of the US President on Pakistan say?
22 Following the Capital Tube
The Delhi Metro is a role-model for the metro projects of other cities, most of which are under
way. Its management can be a test case for these other urban capillaries of commute.
28 Time To Score
Indian football’s past is a sidelined legacy. As the sport shows signs of revival, with the
U-17 world cup and the ISL, we need to learn from history and avoid its mistakes.
44 The Guptas of Johannesburg
Ever heard of the Guptas of South Africa...or Saharanpur? A family from UP is reportedly
calling the shots in the highest political circles in Johannesburg
48 Wired to Master
Social Media as democratic space is a distant dream. The algorithms control us.

What He said Was In The Past

Trump’s volte face on Pakistan startles India. But impetuosity apart, harder realities may have forced the presidential tweet.

5 mins

The Highway, Yes. But Not Her Way!

More and more of those who had rallied behind Mamata’s poriborton call now stand against her

6 mins

Populism To Kill The Best

The fuss over Delhi Metro’s fare hike is a test case of how to run such fast-spreading networks

7 mins

No Curl Yet Over The Wall

Federational bungling for decades and lack of structure turned India, a proud footballing nation, into perpetual minnows. To harness the positive charge of the U-17 World Cup, Indian football needs a determined, tactical overhaul.

10+ mins

Another 1983, For Football

The tricolour flew high in Asian football. Early stirrings of a recovery can be felt now.

7 mins

An Outsider Between The Posts

Football’s lesson in dispossession wasn’t in vain. East Bengal’s thraldom reigned at a distance; then came a sudden reinforcement of the refugee status.

6 mins

Prez Zuma's West UP Connect

Proximity to the Guptas brought the South African president under a cloud. But who are the Guptas?

8 mins

Chaar Annas Of Rare Mettle

A cool, memorable repertoire, there’s something remarkable about Raghubir Yadav’s versatility

8 mins

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