COVER
STORY
The Big Party
As the second millennium draws to a close, all roads lead to Goa. From the
President of India to socialites and industrialists, everyone will be there to enjoy the
once in a lifetime extravaganza: champagne lunches, deejays from Israel, chefs from France
and a 12-day, 24-hour rave party.
NATION
Ideology in the Time of Government
The Chennai Meet may establish new parameters for the BJP in the next century.
Notes of
Alarm
The countrywide seizures of counterfeit Indian currency with face value of crores reveal a
diabolic design by Pakistani's ISI to finance its proxy war and undermine the Indian
economy.
Stairway to
Death
A little girl is killed by Delhi's airport's escalator. The AAI comes up with
unconvincing theories and the manufacturer with inconclusive answers.
STATES
Ride on the House
Present and former ministers and legislators take undue advantage of government scheme
and default on cooperative bank loans.
Getting
Connected
Armed with computers, infotech facilities and Vision 2004, Chief Minister Krishna prepares
to bring technology to the people's doorstep.
ARTS
Master and the Princess
One's a serious director, the other a popular showgirl. But the chemistry between Shyam
Benegal and Karishma Kapoor imparts the film on Rajput royalty with a frisson of
excitement. |