Welcome to India Today, November 16, 1998

India Today
Nov 16, 1998

The Sleazy World of
Romesh Sharma
Romesh Sharma was one of the most prolific property grabbers who ended up amassing assets worth Rs 500 crore. Apart from his proximity to influential politicians, he was also the front man for Dawood Ibrahim from whom he derived much of his clout. He truly personifies Delhi's ugly underbelly.

Sharma's Real Estate Dossier
Connections High and Low

Untimely Reminder
Ahluwalia's letter to Sonia on poll panels could prove more than just an embarrassment.

Roads to Hell
With a few exceptions, the lifelines of the economy are no more than dirt tracks masquerading as roads. Can the Government find the money to improve them?

Hollow Truce
The deal struck between the warring factions of the ruling Janata Dal may have given the chief minister a breather but the crisis is far from over.

Back to the Past
The state BJP Government tries to revive the temple issue by erecting a memorial to "Ayodhya martyrs".

Down for Now
With Jayalalitha cornered, the DMK will push for a speedy trial in order to finish her off politically.

Near and Dear
With spouses and relatives of top politicians and bureaucrats staying put in the cities, it is the lot of less connected government teachers to serve in the outback.

Troubling Assets
The Thambidurais are in a spot for violations on hospital land.

Race Course by Prabhu Chawla
Usual Suspects by Swapan Dasgupta
Fifth Column by Tavleen Singh
Kautilya by Jairam Ramesh
CyberChatter by Arun Katiyar
Flip Side by Dilip Bobb

Never Say Die
The maverick filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt who made both pure cinema and pulp now plays mentor to new talent.

Pleasantly Grotesque
The artist's works which depict the Mahishasura theme are his most evolved yet.

The Dreamer and the Doer
They are the perfect team: Shashi the benevolent godfather and Sanjana the energetic administrator. Between them the two have breathed new life into Prithvi Theatre.

A Friend in Need
Chance Parleys
Airborn Campaign
Official Homage

Rooms to Let
In an effort to prop up their sagging bottom lines luxury hotel chains across the country are offering fabulous discounts to the business traveller.

All Talk No Action
Even after 50 years of negotiations the two neighbours aren't close to resolving their disputes as major issues like Kashmir and terrorist activity mar any progress.

Intermittent Internet
Net surfers get entangled in the VSNL's web as its choked access network leaves them frustrated.

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