The cover story this week - A Fresh Start - looks at how a world in flux is making India and China see common cause. The story attempts to look at whether, despite the long list of differences between the two countries, the Modi-Xi summit in Wuhan can help repair India's strained relations with China.

The story 'Saffron Hand' talks about how the RSS and its affiliates such as the Swadeshi Jagran Manch are shaping government policy on education and the economy.

Under States, the magazine has an article titled 'People's CM' that looks at Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling's political journey as he becomes India's longest serving chief minister. The story also looks at how, even though there is no serious threat to his position, Chamling knows that he needs to be more cautious of both the opposition and allies than ever.

The story 'Demographic Downside' talks about how the welfare of senior citizens remains in doubt even as branded corporate eldercare is thriving.