Brothers In Arms
Though the CBI chargesheet against the Hindujas is silent on where the kickbacks ended up, it is still an important landmark in the 13-year chase

Hounds Of Music
With Visvabharati’s copyright on Tagore ending next year and the Centre refusing to throw in its weight, the poet’s music may be finally unshackled

Fifth Column
by Tavleen Singh
And Justice For All

Kautilya
by Jairam Ramesh
New Light On Power

Beating Retreat

Buffer Zone

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SOME LUCKY ONES

V. SRINIVASAN, IONA JONES,
DAMAYANTI DHAR ROY
The three Calcuttans won mega prizes after shopping at teh city's happening mall, Pantaloon. Their gift vouchers entitle them to buy jewellery worth Rs 1 lakh. The other prizes include Kinetic Honda scooters, TVs and stereos.
"I feel like a Kaun Banega Crorepati winner."
V. Srinivasan

SHOBA K. INANI
Having gifted her television to her daughetr, Mumbai's Shoba K. Inani wanted to get herself a new one. After much research, she zeroed in on a Videocon set. It was her lucky day: along with the TV she walked away with 100 gm of gold worth over 48,000 under the Aap Banenge Crorepati deal.
"I've never wonm anything like this nefore. It was a lucky day."

R. KANNAN
This company secretary from Chennai generally flies IA. On September 25, he could get only a Sahara ticket to Delhi. It took him to cloud nine as well: a scratch card he was given after he checked in his luggage won him world-tour tickets for two.
"I was not even aware of the offer. It will be ny maiden visit abroad."

A Fancy For Words
"I don't think I could be called a poet," insists Feroze Gandhi with a shy smile.
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Looking Glass

Chennai: Mall

Calcutta: Home Library

Pune: Hotel

Delhi: Restaurant

Delhi: Play

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