Nov 30, 1998

In for a Hiding
The INDIA TODAY ORG-MARG poll indicates the BJP is set to lose power in Delhi and Rajasthan and faces a second successive defeat in Madhya Pradesh.

"Chidambaram misled the nation"
Eight months after the BJP Government took over, the economy continues to be in a slump and prices have shot through the roof. Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha says he has done his bit, but clearly that is not enough.

 
Itching to Strike
Congress and Left trade unions decided on joint protests to embarrass the BJP Government.
 

Ransom City
The alarming increase in extortion threats spreads panic among Mumbai's businessmen and traders, forcing the Maharashtra Government to sit up and take note.

Idle Worship
Kalyan Singh's bid to woo politically influential caste groups by erecting statues of popular leaders is fooling no one. It's only draining the exchequer.

Writing Rights
An ICHR member lashes out at the panel of editors chosen to write the cultural history of the state.

Brave Hearts
Indian athletes preparing for next month's Asian Games know no pain is great enough when you are pursuing a dream. A spot report from the training camps at Bangalore, Chandigarh and Patiala where athletes stretch themselves regardless of the rewards.

The Crime Busters
Having helped the police arrest 10 criminals, Zee TV's investigative show India's Most Wanted has zoomed in the ratings.

Crash Course
Huge unsustainable losses, dwindling revenues and a declining subscriber base are sounding the death knell for the telecom industry.

Target India
US sanctions against India are unlikely to work as indeed they have not against other countries.

Reluctant Master
He never sought it but recognition came to this vocalist in the evening of his life.

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