The Lady With The Grouses
Madhuri Gupta, caught spying for Pakistan, comes out as complex in her ordinariness
No Liberties With Our Liberty
Unauthorised phone-tapping is a violation of our fundamental right to privacy. Personalities from across the spectrum express concern.
“Give Us Legal Immunity, We’d Be Happy To Provide Proof Of Illegal Tapping”
A few senior intelligence officials agreed to speak to us on how the tapping raj actually works
Bootleg Tapes: The Rulers Who Listen
In a follow-up to its exclusive on phone-tapping, <i>Outlook</i> brings details of how the surveillance raj works.
City Of Gold
The subject deserves all attention, the treatment leaves you feeling drained and disconnected
Rahul Ram
The lead singer of Indian Ocean on his music and the biopic on the group, <i>Leaving Home</i>
The Song Of Sicily
It’s amazing what a little extra helping of food can make. Ah John, Ah Dory, Oh, to dine in Sicily.
Bibliofile
“It’s like undressing a reluctant girlfriend!” That was Mani Shankar Aiyer, struggling with the giftwrap that bound Annie Zaidi’s <i>Known Turf</i>
Over Boundary
The fast-paced narrative and the scary scenario it conjures make up a very good read, especially for those who love conspiracy theories
Our State
Much of this is familiar ground and most of the writing is pedestrian, though there are flashes of brilliance
A Deyra Doon Man-Eater Next To My Pillow
Jungles bristling with danger—as seen by Nimrods, many from an age before Corbett, and nature-struck enthusiasts
Hyderabad Diary
“Knock, knock”, “Who’s there?”, “Ramalinga Raju”, “Ramalinga Raju who?”, “See! You’ve forgotten already.” Poor Raju!
The Blue Part Of The Flame
People in Maoist-affected areas live lives lacerated by the brutality of both state and revolution
Spilling Korma
Sania-Shoaib try to regain the grace they lost in Pakistan. Still, a spurned public sulks.
Style South, Operation North
The <i>Ghajini</i> factor and universal themes makes for a season of South remakes in Bollywood
The Worm Is Acting Pricey
Inflation is on a high and the UPA government looks clueless. Only the rain gods can save us.
“Why Were The Three Ex-Captains Silent?”
The former Indian captain on IPL and the silence of the cricketers in its governing council.
