10 The Poliglot This Week... ...tracks a ‘subaltern rebellion’ in the BJP, looks at BJD chief Naveen Patnaik’s stern face as well as an electoral contest between two athletes, and more. Also, an exclusive interview with boxer Vijender Singh, the Congress’s candidate from South Delhi. 22 No Tickets to the Valley Constantly on the boil, especially post-Pulwama, Kashmir loses out this year on one of its most important businesses, tourism 34 Raja Hindustani India’s film industry has had its own complex relationship with political parties. Today, most film personalities stand openly divided along political lines. A study. 88 Class of Entitlement At the frontline of all political debates, driving the discourse in the media and the living room, the Indian middle class is not assertive enough when it comes to voting. Why 98 Q For Cafe Let’s talk over a cup of coffee, or a mug of beer, in LGBTQ-friendly cafes across cities 6 LETTERS 102 BOOKS 106 GLITTERATI 108 DIARY