12 The Valley Ache Kashmir remains one giant, open prison under martial law. The schools are shut, the sick can’t move to hospitals, patience is running low, stones are being thrown. Balm soon 22 Citizens Of No Nation The deadline for publishing the final list of the Assam National Register of Citizens is August 31, but the Union government is yet to spell out its plans for those who won’t make the cut 30 Debt Blow A climate of fear shrouds India’s industry as the government goes all out after the corrupt and to shore up tax revenues. The downside of this zealous cleansing drive is that debt is increasing, businesses are shutting shop, and entrepreneurs flying the coop. 44 Little Terrorists, Big Bang Desert locusts are wreaking havoc from the Horn of Africa to western Rajasthan, forcing India and Pakistan to join hands in combating the world’s most dangerous migratory pest 48 Full Time With Borrowed Organs The grit, gumption and plain never-say-die spirit of 15 Indian heroes participating in the World Transplant Games, in the UK this August. Salute. 4 LETTERS 68 BOOKS 72 GLITTERATI 74 DIARY