Oct 25, 1999

COVER STORY
Why Sharif Had to Go
The dramatic dismissal of the Nawaz Sharif government and the takeover by the army plunges Pakistan into yet another crisis. Islamabad's nuclear status and the role of its army in the Kargil war makes the situation a particularly anxious one for India.

NATION
Practical Politics
Vajpayee's third government is a blend of expediency and investment in the future. But the familiar hiccups persist.

The Queen has failed long live the Dynasty
Despite her party's worst ever performance Sonia is in charge and Priyanka the lone hope.

STATES
Artful Dodger
Naidu's swept the polls. But he can't escape the fact that his reforms haven't paid off. As yet.

After the Party
Thorny issues like power and Cauvery apart, ambitious leaders within the state Congress threaten a rough ride for Chief Minister Krishna.

OTHER STORIES

STATES
Confidence Vote
The Mithi, Chamling sweep signifies more than just a re-election.

Defiant in Defeat
Laloo decides not to let his dismal showing  in the Lok Sabha polls undermine his plans for assembly elections.

PROFILE
The Network Neta
From an errand boy, the SP leader has grown into a master strategist.

CINEMA
Fan No 1
A film that is a manifestation of every Indian's cinematic fantasy.