August 30, 1999

COVER STORY
His Last Bow?
Khushwant Singh, historian, author and jokester, has written another novel, possibly his last, after 10 years. In the autumn of his life, he says he'd like to be known as a scholar rather than as the king of sleaze. An exclusive interview. Plus extracts from In the Company of Women.

ELECTIONS 99
Safe Passage, Hot Pursuit
A cat and mouse game during the filing of nominations in the Bellary constituency of Karnataka sets the stage for a Sonia-BJP showdown in the coming elections.

Merging Manifestations
On most substantive issues the distinction between the major political alliances has blurred.

Poll Diary
News, Gossip, Jokes, etc...

OTHER STORIES

D E F E N C E
Legacies of Kargil
As India's most gallant soldiers are honoured, the legacies they have created transcend their deeds in battle.