Operation Jungle Storm
Karnataka and Tamil Nadu make a renewed bid to catch the outlaw. But unless the Centre helps, it won't be easy.

The Big Foul-up
Violent protests against a bid to shift polluting units leaves the Government groping for an alternative.

Fifth Column
by Tavleen Singh
Rape of the Law

Power Pull

Small Mercies
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Hope for Orrisa

POINT AND COUNTERPOINT

Chellaney's Charges

• "Past his retirement age, Panandiker should not be running the centre."

• "Foreign funding raises ethical questions."

• "Faculty members are hired arbitrarily."

• "Panandiker's mismanagement is only matched by his vindictiveness."

Panandiker's Defence

• "We are an autonomous body and the governing board decides on the president's retirement."

• "Chellaney was asked to leave because of a funds crunch which resulted in downsizing at the centre. I asked him to find an alternative for himself."

• "The search for a new head is on."
  

MetroScape
Material Women
When seven designers experiment with Raymond fabrics, gentlemanly dons clearly eclipse women's outfits.
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Looking Glass

Mumbai:Restaurant

Delhi: Music

Chennai: Store

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