EDITORIALS
Aversion to Success
The Government must keep its dignity and not play to the gallery over Maruti.
A Pitch for Diplomacy
The Indian team's tour of Pakistan is a triumph for cricket--and for amity.A Hole in the Pocket
Reckless populism has compromised the Budget and is now threatening to nullify the
promises in the United Front's Common Minimum Programme.
Ticket to Ride
The revived threat from terrorism has come as a perfect ruse for Punjab's politicians and
bureaucrats to corner the entire fleet of government cars.
Home Alone
A cold state reception for the President's visit to Kerala sparks a row.
Lonely at the Top
Kalyan Singh faces hostility within and outside his party as he tackles corruption and the
law and order situation in UP.
Kalyan Singh: Going on the Offensive
Unholy Messenger
A priest's arrest in Tamil Nadu exposes a trail of murder and sexual abuse.
Driven to the Wall
The Janata Dal in Karnataka takes to the road to revive its fortunes.
Gujral's American Diary
Despite initial fears, the Prime Minister's New York visit seems to have paid off as
Indo-US relations enter a new phase that precludes Pakistan from the agenda.
Judicial Dissensions
As judges point fingers at each other, the executive sees a chance to turn
the tables on the judiciary.
Hick Turns Hep
Chandigarh, a once staid city, has become a new party zone.
Making New Moves
As the chess world championship approaches, find out how rigorous study and
a prodigious memory have made V Anand a stronger player.
Eyecatchers
Saurav Ganguly is annointed as the Prince of Calcutta, Suneet Varma has designs on
television, Vijayapat Singhania takes to the air again and the President is presented with
poems he wrote 61 years ago.
Newsnotes
Chandigarh: Cash and Carry
|| Seven-month Itch
Patna: Friends in Need
Ahmedabad: Piqued Palette
Mumbai: Base Mettle || Saffron
Secrets
Hyderabad: Closed Encounters
Bhopal: Last Resort
Delhi: Life's a Party
Bangalore: Losing Gamble
Gandhinagar: Fire in the House
Chennai: Upper Hand
Columns
Race Course Road by Prabhu Chawla
The Usual Suspects by Swapan Dasgupta
Mani Talk by Mani Shankar Aiyar
Fifth Column by Tavleen Singh
Economic Graffiti by Kaushik Basu
Flip Side by Dilip Bobb |
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C E N T R E S T A G E
By Ajit Ninan
Welcome to the Club: Industry
Minister Murasoli Maran knows that rejuvenating the economy requires foreign investment.
What the minister does not seem to realise is that dealing with MNC partners, like Suzuki
Motor Corporation, requires firmness, not obstinancy.
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BUSINESS
Smoked Out
Faced with a declining market, labour problems and diminishing political clout,
Madhya Pradesh's bidi barons are moving out in search of greener pastures.
OFFTRACK
Real Life Hero
From child labourer to philanthropist, it's been an eventful life
for Nazrul Islam.
BOOKS
The Holy and the Mundane
A critical but balanced account of Mother Teresa's life and
work.
Trivial Pursuits
AuthorSpeak: Sarayu Ahuja
New Releases
CINEMA
Breaking Barriers
A gentle film on a woman's will to win against all odds.
Money Spinner
BODYLINE by Ravi Shankar
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