HOW TIME FLIES! As the year rolls to its last days, we are reminded of the incredible journey that the DW team has taken so far. We have completed two years of publishing, and while it feels that only yesterday we published our first issue with Mr Analjit Singh on the cover, as we look back at the list of personalities that we have had the fortune to interact with, we feel blessed indeed!

Today, we can say that most of the who’s who have been featured on our covers. But there are many more that we look forward to interact with in the coming year. As long as we have your good wishes and advice to guide us forth, there is little to worry. In such a poignant time, I am reminded of my father, a legend in his own right who foresaw the need for a magazine such as Democratic World. He was and remains always, our inspiration. As always, his ideals remain the guiding force behind DW, our slant towards positivity, truth and dedicated journalism.

Unfortunately, 2013 has had a slew of sexual harassment which is depressing news—not just for working women but for Indian citizens as a whole. Perhaps it is time we examine our public space dynamics with an open mind. As India gets ready to take on its rightful place as one of the leaders in this new world order, its citizens need to evolve as well. I am truly hopeful that in 2014, there would be more dialogue made to make 2013India an egalitarian space for men and women, rich and poor. That we will be able to come out a better version of Vishakha Guidelines, one that will be attentive to the needs of all young working people in India.

This was also an year of incredible moments. DW have chosen to focus on two of these in our main story—one that changed cricket in India for ever; the retirement of Sachin Tendulkar. And the appointment of Raghuram Rajan as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. To give a twist to our own tale in this second anniversary issue, we have asked prominent people to comment on these two legends. Read on.

Continuing our theme of newsmakers 2013, we also spoke to director Anand Gandhi, who’s films have redefined alternative cinema space in India. And we spoke to everyone’s favourite parallel actress Kalki Koechlin.

Finally have a positive year end, and be with us as we step into our third year.