The silent epidemic
Dr Abhijit Bora writes how the ironies associated with the flourishing bidi industry expose a ridiculous Indian system that is toothless but exploitative.

Quiz for a cause
Simanta Bhagawati previews the Brain Jam Open Quiz scheduled for tomorrow.

It really helps
By Prodyot Pran Saikia

Climbing the rock
By Dipu Mani Thakuria

Travel
The story of Shantiniketan
By Tusharkana Banerjee