Highlights of India Today Hindi issue dated January 30th, 2013. Cover Story: India Today Hindi’s cover story Vasant Ka Vajranad. A maverick cleric, a proactive judiciary and a belligerent Pakistan Army throw democracy into a tailspin again. There is never a dull moment in Pakistan, but the political temperature was unusually high this week; with January 15-18 being most eventful. Sitting inside a special bullet-proof container, Tahirul Qadri, a cleric dressed in long, flowing fashionable robes and even more fashionable headgear addressed thousands of people in the heart of Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad. The government finally reached an agreement with cleric. Now Qadri can say he has ensured a freer and fairer election. The government and opposition can reclaim their democratic credentials and also gear up to face the prospects of an election they cannot easily rig. And the military establishment can bide it’s time to strike at a more opportune time. Malin Bastiyan (Khas Rapt): Chamchamati Rajdhani Ki Andheri Surang Caught between shiny malls and sprawling bungalows, the serving class lives and dies in a cesspool of deprivation. RSS (Khas Rapat): Dorahe Per Parivaar By giving the second chance to Nitin Gadkari as BJP president, RSS wants to keep a hold on party, despite the winning face it is hesitating on Narendra Modi. A detailed analysis of why the Sangh would prefer a docile and Marathi loyal than a hawk from Gujarat, who is considered bigger than the Parivar itself. Congress (Rashtra): Badalte Waqt Ke Saath Kadamtaal Ki Koshish Congress holds a strategy session to transform itself into a more responsive and contemporary party in time for the 2014 General polls. Rajasthan (Rashtra): Karorepatiyon Ki Nagri Ka Sach Because of oil and lignite this desert city has now become a fort of money making. Sona (Khas Rapat): Aapke Shauq Se Kyon Darte Hain Chidambaram? India’s fascination for the yellow metal is giving the finance minister a headache. But better and quicker returns than other investment options will only whet that appetite. Ummeed (2013): Tarakki Ki Raah Per Terah Kadam 13 reasons to believe that the current despairing mood about the country’s situation may be misplaced. Cricket (Khelkood): 4 Pidiyan, 12 Antarrashtriya Cricketer, 1 Coach He coached Delhi to a Ranji Trophy title 27 years ago, got Rajasthan its first in 2010-11, and now aims to get Jharkhand to the top. Tarak Sinha is the unsung hero of domestic cricket.
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