1-   Cover Story analyses the possibility of stronger political clout of regional parties in ongoing general election. Harimohah Mishra explains how these parites performing better. Giridhar Jha and Preetha Nair tells about such parties’ strength in Bihar. G. C.  Shekhar’s report from Tamilnadu. Cogress Chief Rahul Gandhi comments on current politial situation in his interview. 2-   Editor Harvir Singh writes in his regular column about challanges for forthcoming government which is going to steer the country. Previous governments also had to face uphill conditions. 3-   Mr. Kamal Nath, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh tells Harvir Singh and Rave Bhoi in an interview about Congress’ performance in the state. He also talks about initiatiaves of his government. 4-   Prof. Arun Kumar gives insight picture of crippiled economy and contradictions in data of the same. Government’s policy led to slowdown of economic growth rate of the country. 5-   Chief Election Commissioner Mr. Naveen Chawla tells Harvir Singh and Prashant Shrivastava in his interview about EC’s stand on various issues came amid election campaign. He underlines need of tough stand on critical issues for free and fair election.