Tehelka - November 15, 2016

In this issue

1: Cover Story: Yadav meltdown bodes ill for poll-bound party
Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav has managed to broker peace among his warring family members for the time being but the rift may resurface once lists of candidates are prepared for the upcoming elections in the state. P 16-17
2: Pakistan’s media beat India’s in war of words
Both performed that patriotic duty, but while the decibel level was unbearably high on this side of the border, on the other side the discussions were educative and objective. P 36-37
3: 5 beliefs you need to unlearn right away
We, human beings have been so much conditioned by the society that we tend to forget that nobody will gain anything if you keep on sacrificing on your desires. The most important thing in your life is to maintain your happiness with ease and comfort for which you need to immediately unlearn the 5 things immediately. P-52

Yadav Meltdown Bodes Ill for Poll-bound Party

 Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav has managed to broker peace among his warring family members for the time being but the rift may resurface once lists of candidates are prepared for the upcoming elections in the state.

4 mins

Lucknow's Dalit students suffer the same fate as Hyderabad's

Facing similar oppression as scholar Rohith Vemula, who committed suicide at the University of Hyderabad, Dalit students of a UP university rushed to meet HRD Minister Prakash Javdekar to register their protest, writes MUDIT MATHUR

10 mins

Triple Talaq: Reforms Must Not Be Imposed

The government should avoid meddling in the personal affairs of Muslims as each community needs to be given its space and rights so long as these do not interfere with the rights of others

5 mins

Mystery shrouds death of girl due to hammer strike on head

Punjab Police is investigating whether the hammer was thrown intentionally by a national level athlete, a Punjab Police Constable, or it accidently slipped from his hands during the practice session, killing the 23-year-old on the spot, writes bharat hiteshi

4 mins

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