Welcome to India Today, May 17, 1999

India Today, May 17, 1999
May 17, 1999

Murder of a Model
The killing of Jessica Lall in Delhi exposes the ugly face of the rich and powerful. A disturbing trend where a new breed of young men from families of power and affluence considers itself above the law and flaunts its political connections through the muzzle of a gun.
Back to Square One
If the trend suggested by the exclusive INDIA TODAY-ORG-MARG poll persists, the country could well have its third hung Parliament in as many years.

The Grey Season
The grey area in the Constitution regarding caretaker status means that the Vajpayee regime will try to function as a full-fledged government.

Usual Suspects by Swapan Dasgupta
Fifth Column by Tavleen Singh
Kautilya by Jairam Ramesh
Cyber Chatter by Arun Katiyar
Pavilion End by Anshuman Gaekwad
On the Ball by Kapil Dev

On a Wing and a Player
Recent form would suggest that India do not have the firepower to defeat the top teams. But with Tendulkar back in the side the Indian challenge gets the edge that was missing.

Private Diplomacy
Divided Lot
'Acting' Tough
Still in Transit

Engine Trouble
Maruti Udyog Ltd will have a tough time making its models comply with the new Euro standards of vehicular pollution.

Sen and Sensibility
Pragmatism, patience and perspiration mark the Paroma director's new venture.

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