FRONT PAGE Gujjar stalemate continues in Rajasthan 37 CRPF men killed in J&K suicide attack NATIONAL India signs defence pacts with Germany and Sweden Resurgent Jaish poses new challenge to security apparatus Wasted effort: half of India’s waste-to-energy plants defunct Panel moots minimum wage of Rs. 375 per day OPINION Stress points of democracy Is the unemployment crisis for real? The Karnataka model of politics Removed from reality Auditor’s account Common and minimum Reservation mania BUSSINESS Low velocity of cash circulation in large States hints at sluggish economy: report LIFE NASA bids adieu to Opportunity rover