COVER STORY
Pretty Prose And Guns From Cloud Cuckoo Land
Arundhati’s diatribes against the Indian State ignore the freedom it offers
Outlook Magazine - 11 October 2010
Confederacy Of Missed Chances
The CWG’s litany of woes has done the country a disservice. A smooth Games will dispel the rancour and shame.
Law Makes A Leap Of Faith
The Ayodhya verdict legitimises the janmabhoomi movement and puts onus of peace on Muslims
First Or Last?
The wisdom, the calls to put india above all, it seemed all deceit had left our shores.
The Faculty Is Flying In
With foreigners on the staff, private universities are boosting their image and enrolment
Confederacy Of Missed Chances
The CWG’s litany of woes has done the country a disservice. A smooth Games will dispel the rancour and shame.
Waiting A Few Lanes Away
The RSS has kept the BJP ‘in reserve’ for Ayodhya and more
The Fog Lifts
Ayodhya, under siege for so long, heaves a sigh of relief
Law Makes A Leap Of Faith
The Ayodhya verdict legitimises the janmabhoomi movement and puts onus of peace on Muslims
First Or Last?
The wisdom, the calls to put india above all, it seemed all deceit had left our shores.
Cash Or Call?
The mobile is now a wallet. Put your money where your mouth is.
This Way To Vegas
It’s the rebirth of the Indian musical with special effects and B’wood numbers
The Faculty Is Flying In
With foreigners on the staff, private universities are boosting their image and enrolment
Trumpet As Alarum
Elephants need space. Trampling over their habitat will kill more of them.
OTHER OUTLOOK MAGAZINE STORIES
Thought Waves
Two swamis stir up debates on caste and celibacy
Karuna = Nidhi
Again, the DMK announces loads of sops
The Union Republic of Terror
In his confessions to Indian officials, reconnaissance man David C. Headley has said enough to nail ISI’s link to the 26/11 attacks
Bakul’s Delusions
Superpower dreams? Race with China? The CWG reality check.
Low Caratage Gold
India smells a rich killing at the CWG. But, in a small field shrunk by absences, does it matter?
'Bribe Allegations False'
It may sound strange to Indian ears, but Pakistan Olympic Association president defends India’s preparation of the CWG
East Is East Again
The CWG mess has given the India rising story a few nasty knocks
Bibliofile
The controversy over the scurrilous novel, Hindutva, Sex and Adventures, continues
Ardour Cooled
It’s not clear exactly what, but perhaps it’s the sheer joy of reading Devidayal’s words on music that it lacks
U-Special
It is a novel I would recommend to all university students, at least of my generation; it ought to become cult at DU.
Be Afraid Of Standing Still
India or China? Bahl hedges around, dishes the usual, makes some daring conjectures, and, sadly, stops short
Bangladesh Diary
“Mujhe do Punjabi chahiye,” he said. To which the shopkeeper retorted, “Kyon, ek Sindhi nahi chalegi kya?”
Cat’s Whiskers
Calcutta wants to get a taste of Rahul Gandhi, and in Peter Cat, they have found a permanent address.
Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps
The film’s depictions of the innards of the business world and financial systems are either too tame or too jargon-ridden to hold your interest.
Ravi Deecee
The CEO of DC Books on Wink, the desi Kindle
Prince Charles
I must say I have happy memories of India. Why, I remember being kissed by actress Padmini Kolhapure in 1980...
