Highlights of India Today Hindi 17th November 2021, issue: 

Cover Story: Dating Trends

Dating Ke Naye Niyam

Dating goes hybrid, a mix of online and offline, in post-vax India

Upfront: Pegasus

Gopniyata Ka Both

A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice N.V. Ramana, took exception to the government’s refusal to file a detailed response to the allegations made by the petitioners in the case, and observed that it “should not take an adversarial position when the fundamental rights of citizens are at threat”. Even while admitting that the scope of judicial review is limited in matters relating to national security, the three-judge bench categorically asserted that the state cannot ‘get a free pass’ by raising the spectre of ‘national security’. The court also appointed a three-member expert committee to examine the Union government’s alleged involvement in the controversial use of the spyware to snoop on its citizens.

Upfront: Reservation

Kya Arakshan Quota Pratibhavan Umeedvaron Ko Bedakhal Kar Raha Hai?

On July 29, the Union government issued a notification introducing two new reservations for undergraduate and postgraduate medical and dental courses, beginning this academic year. Of the seats under All India Quota (AIQ), 10 per cent will be reserved for EWS candidates and 27 per cent for OBC candidates. As a result of the notification, 2,500 seats in postgraduate (PG) courses in medical colleges will go to OBC candidates, with 1,000 for EWS candidates.

Upfront: Tamil Nadu

Shashikala Ki Paheli

There is a buzz about the V.K. Shashikala’s possible return to the AIADMK. Sasikala. Released from jail in January this year, after a four-year-long incarcertion in a Rs 66 crore disproportionate assets case, the late Jayalalithaa’s mercurial aide is suddenly making news again. Sasikala was seen more active in social life and getting some support of AIADMK section.

Special Report: Uttar Pradesh

Kya Raj Dila Payange Rajbhar?

OPrakash Rajbhar, chief of the Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party (SBSP), a regional outfit in Uttar Pradesh with four seats in the 403-member state assembly, tweeted a photograph on October 20 of his meeting with Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav. The image was captioned ‘Abki baar, BJP saaf. With three months to go, the picture of how the rivals may line up for the UP electoral contest is becoming clearer. Political analysts say the battle may boil down to the ruling BJP versus the SP, backed by a morcha of small but influential regional parties. A key constituent of this SP-led alliance will be the SBSP.

Special Report: MSMEs

Musibat Ke Bhanvar Me Chhote Karobari

Slumped demand, rising raw material costs and soaring transportation charges have hit MSMEs hard, leaving many on the brink of bankruptcy.

Special Report: Barmer

Registan Me Nakhlistan Banta Ek Nagar

A sleepy Tehsil town known for its salt pans is emerging as a driver of growth in the thar desert as work on India’s first integrated INR 65,000 crore HRRL refinery and petrochemical complex proceeds apace decade.

Best B-Schools

Utkrishta Ka Karobar

At a time when nothing seems permanent, B-schools too see a reshuffle at the top. But it’s not stopping them from equipping students for a post-pandemic world lead.

Dipawali Special

Andhkar Hai Umeed Jahan

How tribals celebrate Diwali. What are their traditions and thoughts about these festivals?