COVER STORY
Herculean Task
China cites lack of infrastructure for the delay in curbing piracy
Outlook Magazine - 5 June 1996
Trade Drama: Act Two
Washington again threatens Beijing with sanctions over major copyright violations
So Much Haute Air
Sceptics wonder whether the new Indian couture magazines will be more pfaff than fashion
For Whom The Liquor Bells Toll
Some instances when 'liquor tragedies' have hit the headlines in India
To Bottle Up, Or To Uncork?
Ill-effects notwithstanding, even 'Arthashastra' says no to prohibition. And a host of voices chime in...
The Damani Ultimatum
The new BSE chief wants to clean up the bourse. His weapons: infotech and obstinacy.
Trade Drama: Act Two
Washington again threatens Beijing with sanctions over major copyright violations
Urban Challenge
Will drastic solutions for drastic crises be mooted at Istanbul?
Phoolan Devi
From Bandit Queen to ballot queen, Phoolan discusses her new political role
So Much Haute Air
Sceptics wonder whether the new Indian couture magazines will be more pfaff than fashion
For Whom The Liquor Bells Toll
Some instances when 'liquor tragedies' have hit the headlines in India
To Bottle Up, Or To Uncork?
Ill-effects notwithstanding, even 'Arthashastra' says no to prohibition. And a host of voices chime in...
The Damani Ultimatum
The new BSE chief wants to clean up the bourse. His weapons: infotech and obstinacy.
OTHER OUTLOOK MAGAZINE STORIES
All Set for the Next Round
The BJP has two tasks at hand: to placate its supporters and to win over new allies
Bracing For Power
Deve Gowda's problems are likely to begin once he is invited to form the next government
Winning This Round
Benazir fails to outwit Abdul Qayyum on his home turf
Money Speaks Many Languages
Think local, act local is the new buzzword as channels go regional
If It's Summer, It Must Be...
...time for another duel in the sun. Coke and Pepsi slug it out with a whole new set of gloves.
Directory Of Cover-ups
There's much more than meets the eye behind the delay in the Bombay and Delhi directories
Casting A Wider Net
A crowd of Indian web-zines lure Netsurfers with news, entertainment, and gifts
The Chips Are Not Down
So much for political instability. Intel Corp intends to go right ahead with its elaborate plans for India.
Palace In Peril
Kerala villagers rally together to protect an ancient legacy
We Are Like This Only
In five short years, phoren-crazy Indians have transformed into persons-of-the-world
The Wider Repercussions
With the heat being turned on in Kashmir, militants look for targets outside the Valley
A Cautious Response
The Clinton Administration prefers to wait and watc
The New Meddlemen
Mainstream parties oppose the entry of surrendered militants in the political process
Vote Marshalled
The Government's credibility takes a beating as voters' accusations of coercion by security forces and surrendered militants reverberate through the Valley
The Law Catches Up
The Jharkhand bribery case has come as a blighter to Rao's plans for a political resurrection
The Hidden Stream
A novel which argues that not all is within human comprehension
The New Outcastes
The Brahminical order is finding new ways of fighting Mandal
Is The President Partisan?
After the latest crisis, there are doubts whether the elections scheduled for June 12 will be held
Fault Lines Within
The violence apart, Mahanta has to tackle disgruntled partymen
Reign Of Woes
In its second term, the AGP faces turmoil from day one
The Taste Consultants
A growing tribe of self-styled aesthetes counsels you on the right acquisitions, but for a price
Double Trouble
Parvathi's faction goes under, but Naidu's TDP has its woes
Delayed Takeoff
The TATA-Singapapore Airlines joint venture still awaits clearence
An Uncertain Alliance
In a surprise turnaround, Hekmatyar joins hands with his bitter foe Rabbani to fight the Taliban