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India Today, May 10, 1999
May 10, 1999


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A Question of Answers
There are crucial questions arising from the drama of the BJP-led government's fall and the Lok Sabha's dissolution. A reconstruction of the six critical moments, which could also have an impact on the coming elections.

Interview: A B Vajpayee
"I would have declined a second chance to form the government"

States
The Poll Jolt
India Today analyses prospects of political parties in which assembly polls will possibly be held simultaneously with general elections.

States
Kalinga Son Rise
Young and ambitious, Orissa's chief minister's son, Shishir prepares to enter public life in keeping with the state tradition of perpetuating dynasties. 

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Better Late Than Never

After dithering for three years, the Sena-BJP led government in Maharashtra drops a minister on corruption charges in the ho
pe that it will help lift its sagging image in an election year.

Columns
Usual Suspects by Swapan Dasgupta
Fifth Column by Tavleen Singh
Kautilya by Jairam Ramesh
Economic Graffiti by Kaushik Basu
Pavilion End by Anshuman Gaekwad
On the Ball by Kapil Dev
Flip Side by Dilip Bobb

The Arts
Mr and Mrs Bollywood
They are not the stereotype hero
and heroine. She is vivacious and exuberant and he is strong and reserved. She has had instant stardom while he has worked his way up into the limelight. And they make their own rules. But together they form a power couple.

Defence
Now Hyper War
The Indian Army is preparing for a war made more lethal and intense by the deadly microchip.

Newsnotes
Turf Battle
Poll Insecurity
House in Order
Media Manager
Medical Solution

Economy
Beyond Uncertainty
The political instability still hurts the economy and business but its fallout is becoming less detrimental.

Sports
Who will Win the World Cup
On current form South Africa are the hot favourite. But watch out for Australia and Pakistan and the dark horses India, West Indies and Zimbabwe.

 

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