Welcome to India Today, April 6, 1998

India Today
April 6, 1998

Second Coming
With a decisive Test series victory over the formidable touring Australians, the much-maligned cricketer Mohammed Azharuddin has confounded even his staunchest critics by making an impressive return as captain of the Indian team.
Batting Wonder: Azhar's Test Record
Captains: In Tests, Azhar's the Best

Mergers And Acquisitions
The emergence of an anti-Congress fourth front comes in handy for the BJP - and the former UF allies.

Awaiting Orders
Sonia will have to go beyond image-building exercises and scripted speeches if she's to make an impact.

The Man in the Middle
The new Speaker will need all the luck to manage a precariously hung House.

Family Concerns
Unfazed by charges of dynastic perks, the three sons of CMs take on the challenge of their new jobs.

Aftershocks of the Debacle
Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray raps his chief minister and almost pulls the government down.

Defection Redefined
A controversial interpretation of the Anti-defection Act by the Speaker of the UP Assembly comes to the aid of party hoppers--and could set a dangerous precedent.

Singular Success
BJP grabs power in Himachal Pradesh but Sukh Ram hits the political jackpot.

Bhagalpur Revisited
The blinding of four persons by villagers in Palamu district is a grim reminder of Bihar's lawlessness.

Taking Charge
As Yashwant Sinha readies to kick-start the economy, he will have to make tough calls on cost-cutting and coalition politics to succeed.

Interview: Yashwant Sinha
"Nobody will have a monopoly".

Race Course Road by Prabhu Chawla
The Usual Suspects by Swapan Dasgupta
View Point by Mani Shankar Aiyar
Fifth Column by Tavleen Singh
Flipside by Dilip Bobb
Cyberchatter by Arun Katiyar

Death of Trees
A mystery plague affecting sheesham plantations in Bihar spotlights dangers of commercial monocultures.

Around the World in a Song
With a budget of Rs 20 crore, Tamil director Shankar's latest film Jeans is the costliest Indian production to date.

Last Minute Entry
Consensus Calling
Playing Safe
Learning the Ropes
Model Constituency
Sky-rocketing Bills
Pakistan Connection
Same Old Game
Riding in Comfort
Negative Gain

Light My Fire
More in tune with their emotional and sexual needs, older women are seeking men younger than themselves, creating new age equations between the sexes.

Trendy Puff
One of life's great pleasures or a new fashion accessory? Recent converts discover that cigars make a statement of style and substance.

Are You Being Served?
A bewildering variety of food-to -order services thrives as it adds spice to Mumbai's social gatherings.

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