India Is Now A Space Power
Hurling the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle into orbit from Sriharikota marks the maturing of India's space faring capabilities. Besides saving on the costs of launching its own satellites, the country has entered the billion-dollar space launch market.

Moment Of Reckoning
The polls are likely to be milestones for the political parties. In Tamil Nadu, Karunanidhi is poised to hand over the mantle of the DMK to his son Stalin. And in West Bengal, Mamata may find it takes more than aggression to win a mandate.

Breaking Trust
UTI's dealing in Ketan Parekh's favourite shares has been under a cloud and SEBI's report on the stock-rigging scandal reaffirms suspicions. Bogged down with chunks of worthless shares, UTI's credibility has taken a nose dive.

Cold-Blooded Gamble
Sudden, violent skirmishes along the India-Bangladesh border leaves many dead and raises worrisome questions about peace and security in the North-east as a "friendly" neighbour's problems spill over.

Blue Sari Mystery
A dead polo player, a beautiful woman, an unclaimed garment. The Rajasthan High Court orders the police to look into the case.

COVER STORY: GSLV LAUNCH

SATELLITE LAUNCHES
Vehicle: Delta-III Country: US Payload in kg: 3,800 Cost per payload kg: $ 21,700	Vehicle: Delta-IIV M+ Country: US Payload in kg: 6,100 Cost per payload kg: $ 15,167	Vehicle: ATLAS-IIIA Country: US Payload in kg: 4,000 Cost per payload kg: $ 24,375
Vehicle: ATLAS-V(551) Country: US Payload in kg: 8,200 Cost per payload kg: $ 11,880	Vehicle: ARIANE-44L Country: Europe Payload in kg: 4,700 Cost per payload kg: $ 23,930	Vehicle: ARIANE-V Country: Europe Payload in kg: 6,800 Cost per payload kg: $ 24,264
Vehicle: H-II Country: Japan Payload in kg: 4,000 Cost per payload kg: $ 41,875	Vehicle: Long March-3B Country: China Payload in kg: 5,100 Cost per payload kg: $ 11,776	Vehicle: ZENIT-3SL Country: Russia Payload in kg: 5,000 Cost per payload kg: $ 17,000
Vehicle: PROTON-M Country: Russia Payload in kg: 5,500 Cost per payload kg: $ 19,276	Vehicle: PSLV Country: India Payload in kg: 900 Cost per payload kg: $ 22,223	Vehicle: GSLV Country: India Payload in kg: 1,800 Cost per payload kg: $ 22,222

MetroScape

Operation Opera
If he can pull it off, it might well be the highpoint in India's cultural and tourism calendar for 2002. After restoring heritage properties and turning them into highly successful resorts, Francis Wacziarg is now turning to producing a full scale opera in Delhi.
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Looking Glass

Calcutta Restaurant: The Hub

Delhi Film Club:
Habitat Film Club

Delhi Bar: Golf Bar

Mashobra Resort: Wildflower Hall