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The article discusses India's 12th Five-Year Plan on education. According to the author, the 12th Plan aims to create a robust higher education system that will sustain rapid economic growth and promote international competitiveness under the tutelage of India's Planning Commission. The author adds that the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan (SSA) programme established by the government has been successful in bringing elementary education to millions of children.

The article offers author's views on India's educational system, on leaking of mathematics paper of the Central Board of Secondary Examination (CBSE) and cancelling of the re-examination, and lack of Indian central government in holding an investigation in educational malpractices.

The article discusses the culture of kite and how it always had a place in India's history. Indian kites or Patang or guddi as they are known are made by the community of Muslims and made of very thin paper and bamboo each with unique color, design and size. Most of the Indian kites are generally diamond shaped and have specific parts including sail and frame. The International Kite Festival K/F of India started in 1989 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India and since hosted the festival each year.

The article discusses the police reforms that India needs in 2014. Topics discussed include the decision made by the Indian Supreme Court to summon chief secretaries of states in July 2013, the enactment of the Police Act 1861, and the role of the National Police Commission (NPC). Also mentioned is the content of a research paper titled "Political and Administrative Manipulation of the Police."

The article analyzes the economic impact of India's experiment with demonetization. Topics covered include the suggestion to demonetize higher value currency notes, the legal aspect of demonetization and the use of black money by political parties. Also discussed are the effort to fight counterfeiting and the absence of law for data security, privacy and taxation in cashless economy.

The article focuses on the 2012 Kite Festival in Jaipur, India. In Juipur, five-six lakh kites were sold in 2012. Paper, nylon, plastic and fluorescent material were used and made to order. Foreign fliers from France, Malaysia, U.S., Great Britain, Japan, South Africa and Singapore added international colors to the event. Meanwhile, many birds, caught in the kite strings, have been found dead after the festival.

The article discusses restrictions on freedom of the press in India. Such restrictions can be divided into two categories, including legal limitations, which include constitutional laws, municipal acts and judicial pronouncements, and practical restrictions, which include monopoly with regard to management and ownership, public opinion and journalistic acumen. It is asserted that monopolies in the Indian media will not allow publishing against their business or political interests.

The article explores the role of hi-tech courts in handling social justice cases in India. It highlights the application of the concept of social justice according to Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer of the Supreme Court. Also discussed are some of the regulations under civil and the criminal procedure codes that should be observed by high-tech courts in order for them to work, including the use of data from computers and mobile phones.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various topics within the issue including reaction of the Indian Government to Panama Papers; need of improvement in medical service; and shortage of judges in India.

The article reports on Indo-U.S. negotiations regarding military matters. The highlights of a meeting between members of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee and Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh are reported. The senators asked Singh what India wants by way of arms and military supplies. Discussions between a team of Indian senior defence ministry officials and U.S. Defence Secretary Charles Hagel are noted.

The article discusses the reforms implemented at the Tihar correctional institution in India. Innovative measures and a better management system were laid to form the foundation for reforms and rehabilitation of inmates. The prison has experienced changes in administration and other field since Kiran Bedi held the post of inspector general from 1993 to 1995. The reforms in the jail were initiated after the custodial death of businessman Rajan Pillai in 1995.

The article offers information on the city of Ahmednagar in India. One of the historical places in India, the city is still confused with Ahmedabad. The history of the city is discussed including its female ruler Chandbidi fighting Emperor Akbar's army and refusing to surrender. It is the first city in the subcontinent to have regular gatherings of Arabic, Persian, Turkish and Rekhti poets coming from various parts of the world.

The article focuses on the Madhubani paintings, a traditional folk art of Bihar, India and also referred to as Mithila art characterised by line drawings lined by bright colors and contrasts or patterns. The art is done mostly by women in the villages handed from mothers to daughters. The colours are usually deep red, green or blue and made from vegetable dyes or are of natural origin prepared by the women. Madhubani paintings are also expressions of the women's dreams, hopes and expectation.

The article discusses the hazards confronted by garbage pickers in India. These rag-pickers live on pavements and bathe under street taps. Their ability to access health care for themselves and their children is reportedly of importance as fertility-related health interventions. In New Delhi, rag-pickers were exposed to radiation when they handled radioactive materials mixed in the garbage. In Hyderabad, three garbage pickers were buried alive in a mountainous garbage.

The article discusses the living conditions of disabled people in India. According to the author, the 2001 census reports that there are 21.9 million disabled people in India which constitutes 2.13 percent of the aggregate population. The author notes that disabled persons in India are classified under five categories, which are visual, speech, hearing, loco-motor, and mental disabilities.

The article focuses on the work life balance of information technology (IT) professionals and their career in India. Topics discussed include the professionalism in a corporate office, induction training, and attending office meetings; other concerns include efforts for promotion, switching jobs for higher positions and relations with one's superiors and colleagues, and need for self control to protect oneself from the evils and perils in the office.

The article focuses on ways for healthy life expectancy in India. Topics discussed include responsible factors include eating on healthy, organic and nutritious food, role of public healthcare sector to regulate use of pesticides, maintain safe ground water, and healthcare awareness, responsibility of Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) to regulate and monitor food safety.

The article focuses on the social conditions in India in terms of bribery and corruption. According to the author to decrease the ratio of bribery and corruption should be legal stated by the former Chief Justice Balakrishnan. The author suggests that Right to Information (RTI) Act will be implemented by the government on the cricket board.

The article discusses the changes in the criteria for cadre allocation Civil Services Exam (CSE) which is conducted by the by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). According to the author the changes National Defence Academy (NDA) with Prime Minister Narendra Modi have made some changes scoring exercise and services.

The article discusses the need for the administration of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to improve the internal security of the country. It is asserted that a firm internal security policy will help in dealing with major problems in India, including unrest in Kashmir Valley and the increasing number of Islamic State jihadis in the country. Establishing a Counter Terror Centre and improving coordination between the Indian intelligence agencies and state police forces are suggested.

The article focuses on the achievement of the educational excellence in India, discussing the investments made by famous people to establish educational institutions. The industrialists includes Shiv Nadar who set up Shiv Nadar University (SNU), Azim Premji set up Azim Premji University, and Naveen Jindal donated for setting up O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU). It discusses the challenges of setting up an educational institution in the love of the country and for the students education.

The article offers brief profile of veteran actor Om Puri and his work. Topics discussed include his work in films "Chachi 420," "Aakrosh," and "Maachis"; his educational qualifications from Film and Television Institute, and National School of Drama; and his accomplishments including Padma Shri and myriad National Film awards.

The article offers suggestions for overcoming the examination stress. Topics discussed include need for taking help of mnemonic to learn various points of answers of a question; not feeling shy to take help from teacher, tutor and parents; and watching favourite television programme or playing songs to freshen up mood.

The article discusses the Supreme Court of India has directed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to respond to justice Rajendra Mal Lodha's committee reports. It mentions efforts of Ajay Makan, former sports minister of India, to bring BCCI in the purview of Right to Information (RTI) Act. It also mentions resignation of Sharad Pawar as the president of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA).

The article explores the Indian government's effort to urge people to use toilets under the Swachh Bharat Mission by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The government has been building public toilets in rural areas and has been informing the people about the health benefits of impacts of proper sanitation and the adverse impacts of the lack of sanitation. Inexpensive and eco-friendly toilets have been built in South India.

The article reports that the Indian Railway Act does not define a rail accident, according to senior officials of the railway ministry in India. Officials disclosed that payment of compensation to victims of rail accidents is delayed. A member-secretary of the Railway Enquiry Committee clarifies that it is not considered an accident if a superfast express train jumps signals on a clear day and rams into a stationery goods train, killing hundreds of passengers.

The article discusses the myth that Rajput kings and chieftains were converted to Islam at the command of Mughal emperors. According to a study of Mughal India's Persian documents, religion was at the bottom of all Mughal emperors' agenda. It was noted that there was no religious or political obsession from the Mughals to convert Rajputs to their religion. In the book "Akbar: The Great Mughal," Vincent Smith said at least 200 small chieftains became Muslims on their own to please the emperor.

The article offers information regarding legal issues on matters related to implementing surrogacy practices in India. It provides an overview concerning the passage of the new surrogacy bill seeking to curb illegal as well as unethical practices on a medical advancement that is supposed to help the needy couples or childless couples. INSET: What is happening in other countries?.

The author discusses issues concerning the creation and the implementation of laws on surrogacy in India. He offers an overview of the commercial surrogacy industry as well as the passage of the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill 2016 that proposes a complete ban on the rent-a-womb trade, barring foreigners, single persons, and divorcees from opting for surrogate births. INSET: Comparison with Australian law.

The article discusses the ban from India's National Green Tribunal (NGT) on diesel cars 15 years old or older due to air pollution considerations. Topics include denial of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for sale outside Delhi National Capital Region (NCR), deregistration scheme as well as restrictions on NOC issuance by Motor Licensing Officers (MLOs). Also mentioned are order issuance by NGT Bench Head Justice Swatanter Kumar and the directive to Transport Department of Delhi.

The article presents challenges to India's azadi or freedom and nationalism in light of political as well as social upheavals. Topics include reference to the Independence Day speech rhetoric of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, suicide of Rohith Vemula of Hyderabad University due to unethical political pressures as well as anti-nationalist branding for Kanhaiya Kumar. Also mentioned are the radical Hindutwa brigades, student unions and the Patiala House Court.

The article focuses on the ambition of India to join the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), a group of nuclear supplier countries. Topics include trade relations between the U.S. and China, approach of the U.S. towards India's nuclear engagements, and membership of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR).

The article offers information on the Ascot wildlife sanctuary located in Uttarakhand, India including presence of Himalayan snow leopard in the region, visiting the sanctuary in mid-November to mid-June and mentions abundance of musk deer population.

The article focuses on the importance of infrastructure for the development of a region. Topics discussed include the efforts of Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) for growth in manufacturing sector, correlation between improved infrastructure and workforce, and mentions improvement in the infrastructure of airports, railroads and electricity generation.

The article discusses the corruption issues in the Indian Cricket such as match fixing between South African team captain Hansie Cronje and Sanjay Chawla, a representative of an Indian betting syndicate. Topics include the involvement of former Indian Information and Broadcasting Minister of India Arun Jaitley, allegations by cricketer Chris Lewis and New Zealand captain Stephen Flemming. Also mentioned are former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin and Ajay Jadeja accused of match fixing.

The article presents the pet peeves or minor annoyances of several readers of the journal in India. A reader claims that his/her pet peeve is the mockery of the life imprisonment penalty in the country's justice system. Other pet peeves cited include the non-teaching of moral values in educational institutions and schools, the decision by the government to stop gas subsidy, and the alleged irresponsible statement by Indian lawmaker Hema Malini over the death of a little girl.

The article reports on the shift of the Tamil film industry on quantity from quality with moneymaking being the prime goal of film makers. Topics include the release of about hundred films by the industry between February and August 2015, the viability of making a small-budget film without popular actors and a huge marketing budget, and the difficulty facing small-time film-makers in getting good theaters with prime-time slots.

The article discusses why government interventions in crumbling economies will not provide salvation from the imminent crisis facing the global economy as of August 2015. Topics include the need for central bankers across the world to find a solution to what could be yet another Great Depression of the 1930s, the risks facing the world including the Greek economic crisis and riff between Russia and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and the need to lower interest rates and energy costs.

An interview with Pranay Aggarwal, Convenor of the Indian Civil Services Association is presented. When asked about the reasons behind the problems in appearing in the civil service exam, he mention about the multiple career options for the youths. He comment on the urgent need of reforms in the civil services in India. He also mention about the no bias of the union public service commission officials against non-English medium candidates.

The article focuses on the popularity of the modern dresses of Muslim. Topics discussed include the growth of the cotton plant phuli karpas in Bengal, India which identified by William Roxburgh, the father of the Indian botany, the fine quality of fabric produced in India and the rich trade of the Muslim fabrics.

The article discusses the Rama Temple movement of Ayodhya which is the most violent movement in India after Independence. It mentions need for converting the spare or excess temples or mosques into schools or hospitals in India. It also mentions considering Hindu Deity Rama as a symbol of superstitious Hindus but not of the Hindu community as a whole.

An interview with Rajiv Nath, forum coordinator of Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AiMeD), is presented. Topics discussed include dependency of India on the import of medical devices, Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 with medical device sector and the foreign direct investment (FDI) in medical device industry. He mentions that the concerns regarding over pricing imported medical devices.

The article focuses on Indian singer Asha Bhosle along with information on her family background, her work with Indian film industry and several music directors, and her awards such as Best Female Singer. Topics discussed include Bhosle's involvement in learning classical music in her childhood days; Bhosle's first song for the film "Mangu" in 1954; and her songs such as "Maang ke saath tumhara...". It also discusses her work with RD Burman who gave her direction to Asha's career.

In this article, the author ponders on an issue concerning how banks and financial institutions in India assist clients applying for bank loans in 2014. Topics discussed include the bank's alleged harassment of clients applying for loans, the failure of banks and institutions to provide proper verification of client information, and how bankers treat loans. Also mentioned is the lack of recognition given to non-banking finance companies (NBFC).

The author discusses the need to improve the policing system in India. He cites some crime or grave misconduct committed by police personnel including allegation of rape or extortion, a custodial crime and harbouring of criminals. He claims that the complaints affected the people's faith and confidence in the function of the entire police system. He suggests freeing the entire police system from party and politics to improve its image and efficacy.

The article discusses several real-life events that have taken place in the world of Hindi films that have proved to be stranger and even more bizarre than those depicted in films. It cites the water-ski ride received by actress Sharmila Tagore from Shammi Kapoor in "An Evening in Paris" and from his brother Shashi Kapoor in "Aame Saamne." It also mentions events surrounding the 1946 film "Neecha Nagar" and the discovery of actresses Asha Parekh and Sadhna by producer Shashadhar Mukherjee.

The article discusses the issue of road safety in India which at present has the highest number of road deaths worldwide. The Indian road system is said to have weak fundamentals while India is lax as people can twist driving-licence procedures through agents and touts. It cites the bus drivers as the worst behaved while the motorcyclists appear to enjoy fate by being helmetless and swaying tantalisingly. It indicates each citizen's responsibility to prevent road mishap and behave responsibly. INSETS: Do You Know...?;Hit the Road...!.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of going on their first ecology tour to Avalanche, part of the Kundah Reserve that was declared an ecological hot-spot in the South Nilgiris, India.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of visiting the Lake Gurudongmar in North Sikkim, India.

The article discusses the economic and political developments around the world, particularly in Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS). It cites the claims that members of the BRICS are dejected with the policies introduced by the West-led financial institutions like the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. It examines the moves by the BRICS members on the issues involving Libya, Syria and Iran.