INDIA TODAY: September 1998 to November 1998
 Nov 30, 1998
In for a Hiding
The INDIA TODAY ORG-MARG poll indicates the BJP is set to lose
power in Delhi and Rajasthan and faces a second successive defeat in Madhya
Pradesh. This could well tell on the Government at the Centre. Is the BJP
fit to govern?
Indian Athletes: Brave Hearts
 Nov 16, 1998
The Sleazy World of
Romesh Sharma
Romesh Sharma was one of the most prolific property grabbers who ended
up amassing assets worth Rs 500 crore. Apart from his proximity to influential
politicians, he was also the front man for Dawood Ibrahim from whom he
derived much of his clout. He truly personifies Delhi's ugly underbelly.
Mahesh Bhatt: Never Say Die
 Nov 23, 1998
Fighting for Survival
The BJP approaches the elections in Delhi, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and
Mizoram in despondency. The states' chief ministers are equally worried
about surviving the dreaded anti-incumbency factor. An assessment from
the ground.
Romesh Sharma case: The Importance
of Being Balu
 Nov 2, 1998
Savage Harvest
A new breed of city-slick and trigger-happy hunters comprising rich farmers,
businessmen, bureaucrats and politicians is ravaging the forests, killing
wildlife at will. Driven by a strange mix of status and a machismo, they
carry on unfazed, aided by an ineffective patrolling system.
Exclusive interview with A B Vajpayee
 Nov 9, 1998
The Great Onion Disaster
Despite the frantic import, the skyrocketing prices of onions throughout
the country have caused extreme hardship to the poor and the middle classes.
Is the Government to blame? Was the crisis caused by market manipulation
or were the shortages real? INDIA TODAY investigates.
Interview with M M Joshi
 Oct 26, 1998
The Conscience Of Economics
Amartya Sen becomes the sixth Indian to win the Nobel Prize and the first
Asian for the coveted award in economics. The celebrated champion of the
underpriveleged successfully pushes his cause into world recognition in
an era in which the market, rather than welfare, has dominated global
practice.
Economy: What Recession!
 Oct 19, 1998
War of the Wheels
A flurry of launches targeted at the hitherto to monopolistic small car
segment is paving the way for car wars in the country. Are Indian consumers
going overboard at this exciting prospect? An overview of present trends
and the future scenario along with exclusive reviews, ratings and guest
columns.
Prices: Not Knowing Their Onions
 Oct 12 1998
Is India's H-Bomb A Dud?
Four months after Pokhran, western researchers are raising serious doubts
about India's claims of having exploded an H-bomb. Their findings could
damage India's scientific credibility. But what is the truth? As the controversy
explodes, an exclusive report.
Vajpayee: At Home, Abroad
 Oct 5, 1998
Mockery of Democracy
In recommending President's rule for Bihar, the Centre brings Rashtrapati
Bhavan into national attention yet again and unites the entire opposition.
The BJP also has to contend with a combative Laloo, who seems set to turn
the emotive Vananchal issue to his advantage.
Forex Laws: Officer's Choice
 Sept 28, 1998
Beyond the Monica Mess
President Bill Clinton's "inappropriate" relation with a young
White House intern has implications that cut across boundaries. Beyond
the salacious details lie fundamental questions about an impaired American
presidency in a unipolar world.
Jayalalitha: Pledges support to Vajpayee
 Sept 21, 1998
An Early Awakening
Influenced by global media images and enjoying a new wave of freedom,
children are learning about and experimenting with sex at a very young
age. Ironically, confused attitudes among parents and teachers have only
worsened the situation.
Bezbaruahs: A Quick Rollback to Office
 Sept 14, 1998
In a Holy Mess
Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's playing the Islamic card is seen
as a gimmick to ensure his political survival in the face of imminent
economic collapse and growing sectarianism in his country. But its global
fallout is what India's most worried about.
Congress: In Reverse Gear
 Sept 7, 1998
The Great Depression
The Indian economy is running out of steam, industry is shaken and the
Government seems to have no answers. Just how bad is the situation? Will
it get worse? What exactly can be done?An in-depth analysis plus the finance
minister's viewpoint.
Malpa: The Indignities of Dying
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