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As Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party begins its preparations in earnest for the 2014 polls, we debate does the party actually stand a serious chance outside Delhi?

The Supreme Court today gave a shocker of a judgement which says gay sex is illegal. Is the verdict a violation of human rights? By passing the buck to Parliament, has the top court let down India on a basic question of fundamental rights?

Activist Anna Hazare began an indefinite fast today in his village in Maharashtra, demanding the urgent introduction of a new anti-corruption law. But we ask: Is he a still a force to reckon with? Or has Anna been upstaged by Arvind Kejriwal?

UPA ally Sharad Pawar offers a damaging assessment of Congress's disastrous showing in the assembly polls, says people need strong, decisive and result-oriented leaders. So, has the UPA been reduced to a lame duck government? We debate on Left, Right And Centre.

What India learnt from the global icon. Union minister Salman Khurshid, actor Amitabh Bachchan and others reflect.

The panel appointed by the Supreme Court to probe the allegations of sexual assault by an intern against a retired judge says there is prima facie evidence against Justice AK Ganguly, but says no action is required since he has retired. Does the judiciary have double standards on the issue of sexual harassment? We debate on Left, Right And Centre.

On a day when Delhi saw a record high voter turnout, and with the polling now over in all 4 states, all of which saw a higher turnout - is this a vote for change? Are these elections a reflection of the national mood? Is this a semi-final for 2014?

The BJP slams the government's fresh attempt at reviving the controversial communal violence bill. Is this bill an attempt to polarise voters ahead of the general elections, as the opposition alleges? Or, is India in desperate need of a law to deal with communal violence?

As a new army chief takes over in Pakistan and the civilian government tries to find it's footing as it grapples with terrorism, what is wrong with Pakistan? Is it in danger of becoming a failed state? A debate on Left, Right And Centre.

A former Supreme Court judge, accused of sexually assaulting an intern, is named while Tarun Tejpal is questioned by the Goa Police. Are these test cases against powerful men? We discuss.

As the Goa Police give Tehelka founder Tarun Tejpal a deadline of 3 pm on Thursday to appear, the top BJP and Congress leadership get into an ugly spat over Tehelka. Is politics drowning out the real issue? And will Tejpal's many U-turns - from his apology to the slander of the journalist - completely backfire? We debate on Left, Right and Centre.

As Rajesh and Nupur Talwar get life in prison, the judge says there is no doubt of their guilt through circumstantial evidence. Has justice been done?

The verdict is in for one of India's most sensational murders. Nupur and Rajesh Talwar are found guilty for the murder of their daughter Aarushi and help Hemraj, but did the Talwars get a fair trial? A debate on Left Right And Centre.

Can Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal get away with an 'apology' and six months of self-imposed 'holiday' after being accused of sexual assault by a young journalist? Should there be criminal action? We discuss on Left, Right and Centre.

Does Narendra Modi need to answer questions on the stalking row? Have the BJP's arguments been convincing or weak? A debate on Left, Right And Centre.