COVER STORY
Trivia
For the first time the world cup trophy is for keeps. It will not be passed on.
Outlook Magazine - 19 April 1999
Voodoo's Spell
Spin has woven its way into the hurly-burly of one-day cricket. It may well be the good-luck charm for a few teams.
Apocalypso!
It was always going to be an encore of '75-the Windies sweeping over everything. For Indians, a few tender mercies.
Midlife Crisis
Predictability in the middle overs is choking instant cricket. The answer: new rules to pack in punch, or Cricket Max.
King For The Day
Factional leaders gun for the chief minister, but national poitics saves his crown-for the moment
Voodoo's Spell
Spin has woven its way into the hurly-burly of one-day cricket. It may well be the good-luck charm for a few teams.
A Wish Takes Wing
The '79 Cup was a washout for India, except for a single innings of character
Apocalypso!
It was always going to be an encore of '75-the Windies sweeping over everything. For Indians, a few tender mercies.
Lights, Camera...
A look at action surrounding the 1979 World Cup
Midlife Crisis
Predictability in the middle overs is choking instant cricket. The answer: new rules to pack in punch, or Cricket Max.
Oh, To Be The Beeb
A controversy explodes over special privileges in Ranthambhore
Sunset In The East, And A Bit Of Dawn
Lip-service starves industry-and workers
King For The Day
Factional leaders gun for the chief minister, but national poitics saves his crown-for the moment
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No More Morality Bombs
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The Vanishing Lake
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Systems Failure
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White Skin, Black Mask
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Quiet Power
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A Symphony In Two Parts
Seth is better at describing his character's joyous passion for music than his brooding love