 Give Voters the Big Picture
Politicians shouldn't make the general election a referendum on minor
issues.
Letting Truth Prevail
Prasar Bharati has done well to exempt news bulletins from preview.Handy Tool
The nemesis of one governement, the Jain report becomes a means for political
parties to elect the next one.
Toothless Wonder
With the Ayodhya issue being downplayed, the VHP's belligerent attitude has
whittled down as it engages in relatively low-key campaigns.
Savage Reprisal
Land disputes in a region mainly dependent on agriculture are driving
landlords and peasants into an endless spiral of violence and retribution.
Coming of Age
A birthday bash shows Joshi's clout in Mumbai.
Counting the Dead
By calling in the Army Karunanidhi may have quelled last
week's violence, but the carnage is an indication of the communal minefield
that Coimbatore has become.
Turbulent Skies
A short-sighted leadership and an indifferent ministry allow a protest over allowances by
a section of the IAF staff to snowball into a dangerous development.
Newsnotes
Delhi:
Mis-timed Biographies || Short-pitched Players || Men at Work || Power over
the Powerful
Mumbai: Obstacle Course
Chandigarh: The Hand that Feeds ||
A Mismanaged Comeback Bid
Bangalore:Veerappan Junior
Lucknow: Bungalow Fetish
Eyecatchers
Veerappan finally becomes the stuff of the silver screen, Tora Khasgir is
the flavour of the month, Suchitra Krishnamurthy lands a Spice-y role and Girish Karnad
brings history alive on television.
Columns
Race Course Road by Prabhu
Chawla
The Usual Suspects by Swapan Dasgupta
Mani Talk by Mani Shankar Aiyar
Fifth Column by Tavleen Singh
Flip Side by Dilip Bobb
Emperor Sharif
Nawaz Sharif has pulled off a democratic coup in his battle with the
President and the chief justice. But can he put his country's floundering economy back on
the rails?
Victims of Sudden
Affluence
Rural Punjab witnesses an alarming spurt in
cases as dowry becomes the perfect means to get rich quick. |
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C E N T R E S T A G E
By Ajit Ninan
Booby Trapped
Even the most well laid plans can come to nought. Congress chief Sitaram
Kesri had grand ambitions of occupying South Block with the DMK out of the way. But with
the UF sticking together, Sonia non-committal and the Congress in disarray, all Kesri can
look forward to now is an unwanted election.
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ECONOMY
Left, Right, Halt
Caught between reformist zeal and popuist pull, the economy slowed down.
OFFTRACK
Colours Of Victory
A young girl overcomes physical disabilities to paint
a bright future for herself.
SPORTS
Enigma of Absence
Though he has been in and out of the team, Navjot
Sidhu proves yet again that he's India's only genuine opener.
PROFILE
Restless Creator
With the spotlight of fame on him, Satish Gujral's search for new expressions
continues.
THE ARTS
Passages from India
The controversies and the competition are missing at the Ninth Triennale. While young
artists experiment with contemporary life, the colours of India find new expression.
BOOKS
Unveiled: Crystal Kings
After a 15-year effort, a French team presents exotic treasures hidden in palaces.
Techno-babble
A weak attempt at scanning the lingo of IIT graduate.
AUTHORSPEAK
Nisha Da Cunha
New Releases
MUSIC
Passion for Percussion
The lightning moves of Tirlok Gurtu's hands beat out a whole new definition of fusion.
BODYLINE
By Ravi Shankar
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