Difficult
Legacy
The global network revolved around Mother Teresa, who matched religiosity with sharp
business sense. Sister Nirmala has a rather tough act to follow.
A Time Bomb Ticking Away
The demand to table the interim report in Parliament may have a serious
bearing on Kesri and Gujral's future.
Time to Mend Fences
With TMC leaders resigning from the Rajya Sabha, the ruling alliance gets a chance to iron
out its differences.
Paying for Profligacy
The Finance Ministry is still upbeat about growth. But six months
after the "dream budget", the apex bank warns that the dream could sour.Battle Ready
INS Delhi which enters service next month is the most
powerful warship ever built in the region. An exclusive look at its prowess.
A Sinister Design
All leads in the Sanjoy Ghose killing point to a well-thought-out plan by the ULFA.
"I'm keeping my cool"
The confident Sachin Tendulkar speaks candidly about his team and is full
of suggestions for the future..
Eyecatchers
James Blackburn takes Teen Patti to the US, Debashree Roy plays the Mother of all
roles, Pravin Thipsay savours success and Anup Jalota consumes epic proportions of
magnetic tape.
Newsnotes
Delhi: Audible Signal || Divine Help
Chandigarh: Sumo Brigade || Tracing
Links
Mumbai: Taxman's Tonic || Political
Class || Building Afresh
Hyderabad: Drought Award
Ahmedabad: Transfer Medals
Shimla: Role Reversal
Bangalore: Tough Treatment
Thiruvananthapuram: Far from Free
Columns
Race Course Road by Prabhu Chawla
The Usual Suspects by Swapan Dasgupta
Mani Talk by Mani Shankar Aiyar
Fifth Column by Tavleen Singh
Two is Too Much by Sudeep Chakravarti
Flip Side by Dilip Bobb |
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C E N T R E S T A G E
By Ajit Ninan
Out of Tune:
P. Chidambaram struck the right note on speeding up reforms kick-started by
his predecessor Manmohan Singh. But with the middle class refusing to spend, investments
drying up and the economy in a slump, his mantra seems to have lost its magic.
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OFFTRACK
At Home In The Den
For the head keeper of Patna's zoo happiness means spending time
with his tigers.
BOOKS
Memories of Madurai
Unique Odyssey
AuthorSpeak: Jayanta Mahapatra
New Releases
CINEMA
Fresh and Frothy
Reminiscent of HAHK! Jab Dil Kisi Pe Ata Hai has the same magic touch.
Life Minus the Lilt
A sizzling Kajol and a rakish Saif fail to lift a tired theme.
BODYLINE by Ravi Shankar
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