Tehelka - October 31 2016

In this issue

1: Cover Story: Rail-ty Check - Indian Railways is changing track, giving up its separate Budget and experimenting with surge pricing on three popular trains. That leaves the behemoth with no funds to replace ageing assets and encourage further investments. P 14-15

2: How can a plebiscite be held in China-held areas? - This is just one of the vexing questions which make Pakistan’s claims to Indian territory so untenable — and so impractical. Time to get real and lay to rest the ghost of past developments P 22-23

3: If Hillary leads US, it will be better for India - Her popularity with the Indian community, unequivocal stand against terrorism and less likelihood of waging wars would be good for the country’s bilateral relations with it. P-42

Maya's Popularity in UP Is No Illusion

The BSP supremo was confident and combative at her rally, criticising the BJP and wooing the Muslim vote bank.

5 mins

Indian Railways: Living In Dreams

Indian Railways is changing track, giving up its separate Budget and experimenting with surge pricing on three popular trains. That leaves the behemoth with no funds to replace ageing assets and encourage further investments.

10+ mins

Pakistan has no moral, ethical or legal case in Kashmir

Pakistan denies all rights to those living in POK, whereas India holds free and fair elections in J&K to get a popular government elected.

7 mins

If Hillary leads US, it will be better for India

Her popularity with the Indian community, unequivocal stand against terrorism and less likelihood of waging wars would be good for the country’s bilateral relations with it.

5 mins

Young People Need To Step Out Of Comfort Zones And Make Friends Beyond Borders

SAMJHO TOH EXPRESS is a unique initiative of Commutiny — the Youth Collective (CYC) to explore cross- border friendships and relations. CYC’s associate coordinators Aparna ravi & Saudamani pandey, in an interview with mishika bangia, say the effort is to create a ‘5th space’ where young people take a journey from self to society, talk about their experience and the importance of freedom of choice while making friends.

4 mins

Picturesque Portrayals

Pooja Singhal’s love of Pichvai paintings is not marked by any desire to preserve the art form in its pristine purity – she tells Manjula lal she would rather it takes on new avatars

3 mins

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