INDIA TODAY: September 1997 to November 1997
 Nov 24, 1997
Calamity Jain
The startling revelations contained in the Jain report on the Rajiv
Gandhi murder highlight the vulnerability of the Gujral Government, throw
up the possibility of a realignment of political forces and the likelihood
of mid-term polls.
Urban Youth: Disturbed Generation
 Nov 17, 1997
Damning the DMK
In his 5,280-page report, Justice M C Jain indicts the
DMK, its leader M Karunanidhi and others for the LTTE's unchecked activities
that led to the former PM's assassination. An exclusive report with excerpts
from the explosive report.
National Politics: Whisper Campaign
 Nov 10, 1997
New Toys and Tastes
In the post-liberalisation era, nothing could be as boring
as last season's rage. Today's status symbols could well become outdated
tomorrow. Whether it is cars, homes, holidays or watches, for the jet
set the name of the game is exclusivity--not just the price tag.
Uttar Pradesh: Stooping to Conquer
 Nov
3, 1997
Advantage BJP
The all-out effort to keep the BJP out of power comes to nought as the
President steps in to uphold the Constitution. While Kalyan Singh's victory
is a big blow to the UF coalition and the Congress, it also throws up
the possibility of new political alliances.
BCCI: It's Just Not Cricket
 Oct 27, 1997
Princess Of Prose
The first Indian to bag the Booker for English fiction, Arundhati Roy
brings recognition to Indo-Anglian writing. An interview with Roy after
she received Booker. And an exclusive column by one of the Booker panel
judges.
BJP: Quiet Man Wields The Big Stick
 Oct
20, 1997
Target Tata
The House of Tata seems to have become an unintended victim of a dirty
corporate battle as the Assam government mounts pressure on it to come
clean on its alleged funding of the ULFA and other North-east militant
groups.
Saurav Ganguly: Birth of a Hero
 Oct 13, 1997
Attacking Peace
Unprovoked firing by Pakistani forces, targetted at civilians in Kargil,
last week has left in its wake a trail of death and destruction. Is this
another attempt by hardliners in the Pakistan army to focus the world's
attention on Kashmir?
Society: The Smut Glut
 Oct 6, 1997
Extortion Nightmare
To be rich and famous is no longer enviable. A new terror is
unleashed as criminal gangs and terrorists across the country increasingly
resort to abductions and extortion as easy ways to make quick money.
Diplomacy: Gujral's American Diary
 Sept 29, 1997
Suspect No 1
With the Mumbai Police claiming to have amassed a wealth of evidence to
nail Nadeem, the hotshot Bollywood music director has a long legal battle
ahead. The extradition proceedings against him in London mark the beginning.
An in-depth report.
Punjab: The Missing Arsenal
 Sept 22, 1997
Doublespeak Duo
BSP leaders are making unique demands now that the UP chief ministership
has to be handed over. Their claim to the Speaker's post was triggered
by a desire to exploit contradictions within the BJP and their own unabashed
pursuit of power.
Religion: Difficult Legacy
 Sept 15, 1997
Legends of Our Times
Two women of uncommon charisma. One from the slums of the East and another
from the royalty of the West. Yet, Mother Teresa and Diana, Princess of
Wales, touched the world in remarkable ways. A special tribute to two
remarkable women.
Manipur Militants: In the Lion's Den
 Sept 8, 1997
In the Firing Line
Corporate executive jobs are on the chopping block as a slow growth in
demand, reduced profitability and a funds crunch force companies to shut
down businesses and reduce flab. Executive have to work harded to earn
the same wages.
Border Conflict: Stoking the Embers
 Sept 1, 1997
If I were PM...
While adult India seems apathetic, the young ones are appalled by the
way things are going in the country. INDIA TODAY records the frank--and
disquieting--views of children from widely disparate backgrounds.
Palchitaria: The Other Jallianwala
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