Bribe Gloom
The former PM's conviction snuffs out his plans to play a larger role in Congress affairs. But though the dissidents have lost a rallying point, they will go ahead with their anti-Sonia campaign.

Big Buys
As India and Russia ink the biggest defence agreement since Independence, the Armed Forces hope to close the gaping holes in preparedness

Fifth Column
by Tavleen Singh
Poverty Of Ideas

Kautilya
by Jairam Ramesh
Rao Doesn't Deserve This

Right Angle
by Swapan Dasgupta
It Takes Two To Coalition

Generation Gaffes

Existential Crisis

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The Rite Click: Nirvana On The Net

archbom.org: The Catholic Approach

Balaji.net Hosted by Balaji devotees in Hong Kong, it tells you all about the Sri Venkateshwara Tirumala temple, the timings, services and pujas.

Anandpursahib.org Attractive Sikh-related site. Adherents can ask questions on their beliefs and how Sikhism can be adapted to modern-day demands.

Indiablessings.com Breeze through major religions. But if you're tempted by the "free blessings" icon, you land up receiving the website's newsletters!

Understanding-islam.com Why do Muslims avoid pork? What does Islam say about the supernatural? Answers to such queries.
Interesting collection of articles on Islam.

Jainism.com Extremely flashy, this one isn't as solemn as Jainism is supposed to be. Its globalmatch.com categorises members by their interests/needs.

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Food Mood
There was plenty of food at the first anniversary bash of Crossroads mall and the shop-within-the-mall Good Food Gallerie in Mumbai last week.
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Looking Glass

Chennai: Exhibition

Bangalore: Electronics Store

Delhi: Gift Store

Delhi: Hotel

Calcutta: Sale

By putting off rolling settlement, SEBI has given punters on Dalal Street a Diwali gift, says INDIA TODAY Associate Editor V. Shankar Aiyar in Au Contraiyar.

The fate of the Kannur project in power-strapped Kerala is in a state of limbo as the Government contends it is too expensive. But is it? INDIA TODAY Principal Correspondent M.G. Radhakrishnan investigates in Despatches.