Oct 11, 1999

COVER STORY
Guts and Glory
Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi are India's new sporting celebrities. They have done the country proud by winning two Grand Slams titles this year and are world No 1 in doubles. But their inspiring journey to that position is a story of hard work, dogged determination and unflinching support from their families.

ELECTIONS 99
BJP, Allies Keep lead
Spirited campaigning by Sonia and Laloo cuts into the BJP alliance's vote share but it is still within striking distance of the halfway mark.

Poll Diary
News, Views, Footloose.

STATES
Of Bottle and Ballot
Proactive Dhanbad observer invites state officials ire, accused of drinking, womanising.

Spoiling the Party
Bitter infighting and a truant Kalyan ensure turbulent days for the BJP after the elections.

A New Foe
The Digvijay Government invites the ire of yet another institution -- the Human Rights Commission.

OTHER STORIES

DEFENCE
The New Vigilantes
Despite lack of proper training and sophisticated arms, village defence committees are proving invaluable in the fight against militancy in the state.

BUSINESS
Taken by the Horns
Justice finally catches up with Harshad Mehta. But it will be some time before the scamster is put behind bars.

SOCIETY AND TRENDS
Small and Smart
Earn while you learn is the mantra for this growing breed of bright and business-savvy schoolchildren.

LIVING
Cash from Trash