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Ayodhya
is an issue that is pre-determined. And it matters little in the present
fuss that the foremost casualty is the truth, writes INDIA TODAY Deputy
Editor Swapan Dasgupta in
Day Dreams.
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Despatches
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Orissa's Chilika, the largest brackish water lake in Asia, is dying. But
there is a concerted effort to restore its health. INDIA TODAY Special
Correspondent Ruben Banerjee takes a look at the diagnosis and
treatment in Despatches.
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100
people who shaped India in the 20th century
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COVER
STORY: MOHAMMED AZHARUDDIN |
Fallen
Hero
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A
psychoprofile of Mohammed Azharuddin, the shy Hyderabad boy whose genius
with the bat brought him fame, wealthand infamy. And a look at his
links with the underworld.
Full
Story...
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THE
NATION: BRAJESH MISHRA |
The
Supercrat |
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The
National Security Adviser, also A. B. Vajpayee's principal secretary,
has emerged as a strong power centre. But critics say he has bitten off
more than he can chew, and has become the target of a proxy war against
the PM.
Full
Story...
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NEIGHBOURS: PAKISTAN |
Beyond
Square One |
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India and
Pakistan make subtle shifts in their positions on Kashmir, raising hopes
of a renewed dialogue and restoration, of peace. Much will depend on what
happens during Ramzan.
Full
Story...
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THE NATION:
AYODHYA ISSUE
Ram
At Random
The
PM's remarks on a temple in Ayodhya rekindle an old issue. |
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STATES: ORISSA
Luxury
Travail
Assembly
committees go on meaningless trips.
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ARTS:
CHITRA
Urban
Line Scapes
Rare
maps and drawings of the 18th Century India on display. |
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ARTS:
NIGHT
BLOOM
Clay
Court
A sculptor's
love for nature results in a bizarre mix. |
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OFFTRACK:
PUNE
Upgrade
Option
A
mission makes village computer literacy a reality.
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MUSIC
Magical
Moments
Musical marathon at India Today's Swar Utsav. |
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PSUS: TEMPLES
OF DOOM
Close
Call
The
Mining and Allied Machinery Corporation, a product of the Cold War,
is in doldrums.
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by Ravi Shankar |
Centrestage
by Ajit Ninan |
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VOICES
"How
in the world will sponsors and fans welcome second-rate teams in
the league?"
Alan Durante, vice-president of the Indian Premier Football
Association, on the All India Football Federation's threat to run
the National League with second-division teams
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TREMORS
Fortunes
of sports bodies
CAPLOOKS
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Prime
Movers
The
demand for an official PM residence resurfaces. |
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Action
Manifested
Karnataka ministers are busy reading party manifestos. |
Patter
Matters
What progress has Patnaik made in his Oriya lessons? |
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Food
Fad
Naidu hosts lunches to gauge his ministers' performances. |
Confessional
Rajasthan
Chief Minister ASHOK GEHLOT feels it is his non-confrontationist
style that has kept him going. |
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