COVER STORY
The New Silk Route
A railway link gives Iran a strategic advantage in Central Asia
Outlook Magazine - 29 May 1996
A Quiet Revolution
A handful of women are trying to break feudal, patriarchal barriers in Pakistani society
Cleaning Up The Market
The latest SEBI norms will curb fly-by-night public issues, totally redefining the business
Neighbourly Caution
Islamabad looks out for signals on Kashmir and security issues from the new Government in Delhi
Sarosh Zaiwalla
The high flying NRI lawyer wields clout in Whitehall and is a Vajpayee admirer
The Queen Retreats
As Jayalalitha stays aloof, partymen seek a change in leadership
Bulls See Saffron
The BSE Sensex reflected the wavering fortunes of the BJP
A Quiet Revolution
A handful of women are trying to break feudal, patriarchal barriers in Pakistani society
Cleaning Up The Market
The latest SEBI norms will curb fly-by-night public issues, totally redefining the business
Neighbourly Caution
Islamabad looks out for signals on Kashmir and security issues from the new Government in Delhi
OTHER OUTLOOK MAGAZINE STORIES
Still On The Treadmill
One boxer, one shooter, and the hockey team constitute the only glimmer of hope for Atlanta
Treacherous Triumph
Questions of ethics and safety surface as Everest claims eight mountaineers in one day
A Renewed Blitz
The once racy tabloid revamps with a tie-up with the 'Daily Mirror'
The Foreign Hand
Indian ventures of some prominent TNC s and their CEO s:
The Wage Factor
Fat expat salaries are a cause for dissatisfaction and heartburn
No Room At The Top
Indian managers are being edged out by foreign nationals at the helm of TNC affairs
Sleeping Sickness
As changing lifestyles and growing stress result in widespread sleep disorders, an attempt has begun to deal with them
"We Have Lost The Opportunity"
<b>A.B.Bardhan,</b> deputy general secretary of the C o m m u n i s t Party of India and heir-apparent to Indrajit Gupta as party chief, is widely regarded as a staunch advocate of Left unity and closer ties with the CPI(M). He spoke to Outlook on th
Left Foot Backward
The CPI(M) finds it difficult to explain its decision to stay out of power
Milk Of Human Deceit
The adulteration of milk with hazardous chemicals is reaching epidemic proportions
Piracy War Hots Up
US sanctions on China will hurt Hong Kong's entrepot trade
Up In Flames
The neglect of basic safety norms is endangering highly inflammable heritage structures- and their occupants
A Heartbeep Away
Telemedicine promises to revolutionise cardiac care in India
Circle Of Woes
Connaught Place is caught in bureaucratic and political crossfire
Putting Up a Brave Front
The NF-LF is cautiously optimistic about gaining power, but the X factor remains Rao
The Man Who Would Be PM
The Third Front's candidate, H.D. Deve Gowda, combines native simplicity with sharp political acumen
"There Cannot Be 136 Betrayers"
DMK President and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister<b> M. Karunanidhi</b> has categorically denied support to the BJP Government. Excerpts:
"An NF-LF Government Will Be Stable If The Congress Keeps Faith"
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister <b>Chandrababu Naidu </b> spared some time from his hectic schedule to talk to Outlook. Excerpts from the interview:
'I Don't See Any Difference Between Rao's Government And Vajpayee's'
Shiv Sena chief on the future of the BJP government at the centre
In The Saddle, But For How Long ?
Contrary to expectation, the regional parties refuse to put their trust in the BJP and remain committed to backing the secular forces
Music To The Ears
Finally, composers and publishers will get extended royalties
"We Should Remain United"
Sharad Pawar changes tack at the last minute, enraging the rebels
Conducting A Solo
...as the 'dump Rao, revive Congress' chorus grows louder
The Return Of The Satraps
Regional parties emerge as key players in national politics, capable of tilting the balance
Midlife Blues
Humour in depressive mode
Discerning Critique
Finally, an intelligible look at liberalisation and the liberalisers
Sex, Lies And Diplomats
Members of the country's diplomatic corps are accused of sexual abuse of Asian children