Where Have All The Jobs Gone
Old jobs are being slashed and new ones have slowed down to a trickle. With corporate India shedding staff faster than ever before, the worst sufferers are freshers and middle-level managers.

Preparing For Musharraf
Administrators, securitymen and hospitality merchants gear up to ensure that it's not just the Taj that will impress the visiting
Pakistani President.

Adviser Raj
Bureaucrats don't retire. Their terms are extended or they are reappointed to counsel political mentors.

Out Of Luck Now
It will take more than voter-friendly symbolism to ensure victory in UP.

Hard Cover Up
The Government is perturbed by a cop's unreleased book on Rajkumar's kidnapping.

Connecting Bharat
It's a project to bridge the digital divide. But sources of funding are not known.

ENTERTAINMENT: KAREENA KAPOOR

WHEN THE CREDITS START ROLLING

An update on other debutants who entered Bollywood along with Kareena

Superstar
Hrithik Roshan

With three straight hits under his belt-Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, Fiza, Mission Kashmir-the invincible Hrithik, booked till 2002, is commanding over Rs 2.5 crore per film.

Coming up: Yaadein, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gam, Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage

Daddy Says So
Tusshar Kapoor

Not quite the Jumpin' Jack Jeetendra was, the silently eloquent Tusshar didn't get a chance to say much in Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai and was probably swept away by the KK magic. Perhaps his next number with Esha Deol and an unnamed home venture may just about let him have his place in the sun.

Coming up: A yet to be named film with Esha Deol

Awaiting Success
Abhishek Bachchan

Jr AB has had three not-too-hot attempts at the box office-Refugee, Tera Jadoo Chal Gaya, Dhai Akshar Prem Ke-do not deter directors from offering up to Rs 2 crore per film. And he is patient.

Coming up: Bas Itna Sa Khwab Hai, Shararat, Main Teri Prem Diwani

Trying Again
Keerthi Reddy

Even after the disastrous debut, Tera Jadoo Chal Gaya, Keerthi is ready but directors aren't.

Coming up: Pyar Ishq Mohabbat with Sunil Shetty and Aftab Shivdasani

Not My Fault
Lisa Ray

You can't blame her for what happened to Kasoor. She didn't write the story ... and she did look hot in the songs, didn't she?

Coming up: Hoping for another shot

He's Got the Look
Aftab Shivdasani

Few debutants get a start like Mast. But it has not been a mast time for Aftab. Directors though are willing to fork out around Rs 50 lakh per film for they feel he's got what it takes. Booked till 2002.

Coming up: Pyaar Ishq Mohabbat, Koi Mere Dil Se Puche

On Stardom's Threshold
Arjun Rampal

He is holding his breath for the first release. Moksh, which has been complete for over a year, is yet to be released. No takers? Anyway, Pyar Ishq Mohabbat with Sunil Shetty and Aftab should get him a look in.

Coming up: All the Best, Diwanapan

MetroScape

Mumbai Tribal Art: Murias

Pune Multiplex:
City Pride

Long considered politically naive, the Gujarat chief minister is a wiser man now. But the shrewdness would prove worthier if employed in matters of state, writes INDIA TODAY's Special Correspondent Uday Mahurkar in
Misplaced Guile