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India Today, March 1, 1999
March 1, 1999

Breaking Barriers
Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's historic bus journey to Lahore and talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif are likely to bolster ties between the two neighbouring nations and place them on an even footing. An on-the-spot report.

From Breakdown to Détente and Entente Cordiale

Tripping Yet Again
Just as it made peace with demanding allies there is fresh trouble for the Vajpayee Government as Chautala walks out and a feud erupts in the Parivar over Bhandari.

Primed to Attack
Unlike in the previous session, the main opposition party will be in no mood to relent on contentious issues when Parliament meets this week.

Madam's Choice
By foisting an inexperienced Gomang on Orissa, Sonia Gandhi makes it clear that like Indira Gandhi she too will retain direct control over the chief ministers.

Hot on Naidu's Trail
In questioning the CM's acquisition of huge assets, the Congress digs up a fresh issue to fight the TDP in an election year.

Race Course by Prabhu Chawla
Usual Suspects by Swapan Dasgupta
Fifth Column by Tavleen Singh
Kautilya by Jairam Ramesh
Economic Graffiti by Kaushik Basu
Flip Side by Dilip Bobb

Promise Pitfalls
More realistic commitments in this time's Budget could trigger off a long overdue recovery.

Sinha's Task
The budget must set out a blueprint for the first decade of the new century, writes Omkar Goswami.

Babes in Bollywood
Exuding the same megawatt energy the drives them, the film industry's starlets are taking filmdom to new heights in entertainment and professionalism.

The Man and his Muse
Having raised the sitar to its present level of sophistication and public appeal, Ravi Shankar looks to the future through his daughter.

Sentimental Minister
Winner Takes All
Gandhi March
Proxy Battles
'Son' et Lumiere

Passing the Test
With one-day techniques spilling over into Tests and effecting results the traditional form of the game makes a popular comeback.

Where's the Team
Exclusive column by Kapil Dev.
No Second Chance
By Anshuman Gaekwad

Devaluing Excellence
Striking doctors fight an uncaring bureaucracy and meddling politicians to retain the status of the country's premier medical institute.

Size Does Matter
A creative approach to marketing helps the company log a net profit even during a recession.

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