COVER STORY
Outlook Magazine - 1 August 2005
'We're Just Ensuring Fairness'
The bank's operations advisor for India, responds to <i>Outlook's</i> queries
Smell A Water Rat?
The World Bank agrees to fund Delhi's water privatisation, but props its own agents for the process
Tara
Shares her joy after winning the best actress national award for her role in the Kannada film <i>Haseena</i>
'We're Just Ensuring Fairness'
The bank's operations advisor for India, responds to <i>Outlook's</i> queries
Smell A Water Rat?
The World Bank agrees to fund Delhi's water privatisation, but props its own agents for the process
High Resolution
V.N. Dhoot has grand plans for his company. Will his acquisitions help him succeed?
Tara
Shares her joy after winning the best actress national award for her role in the Kannada film <i>Haseena</i>
OTHER OUTLOOK MAGAZINE STORIES
Newsbag
No friend this; Crash the cloud; The spin cycle; The power gets cut; The emperor has a new dress code
Seer At The Gate
Equations changed, the Kanchi seer is denied entry to the Ramanathaswamy temple
Kiss 'N Tell Time
Asian and Arab cinema are shedding their inhibitions. Sexuality is openly critiqued, often celebrated.
After Dark...
A 51-year-old sex worker's memoirs mirror the grey in the Malayalee psyche
Insured Ragging
A novel insurance scheme for freshers covers them against ragging
We're At Sea, Ma'am
Two US businessmen have hit upon a whale of an idea — a BPO in the middle of the Pacific. But is it legal?
King Midas Was Here
Microplanning has transformed these villages. Involved in the process at every stage, people have learnt that only self-help can redeem their lot.
Slay Those Numbers
Schools are now using the abacus and other alternative means to help kids overcome their fear of mathematics
From The Sun To The Masses
With an energy crisis looming large, here's the success story of solar energy and its multiple uses
Terror Multiplied
More blasts hit London. For Muslims, the feeling of being watched can only heighten. <a href=pti_coverage.asp?gid=2 target=_blank> Updates</a>
Maine Pyaar Kyon Kiya
David Dhawan is trying very hard and improving a little but still has a long, long way to go before arriving at the vintage oddball humour and spontaneous abandon of the all-time favourites Deewana Mastana and Hero No. 1.
Details
Culture Vulture , Tip, Mind
Living On The Lees
Trouble is brewing in the gardens, again. Measly wages, callous owners and a celebrated tea losing flavour.
Coming Of A Nuclear Age
Bush may have recognised India's nuclear status, but a lot more is needed
Tech That, And That
Not ideology, but a convergence of interests is shaping the new Indo-US ties
Still A Guest At The Party
India's Security Council bid is stuck — G-4 commitments and a reluctant US aren't helping
It's The Block Buster Season
The chemistry was evident even at the level of the officials. No wonder talks moved smoothly.
It Can Lead To A Lot Of Fission
Getting nuclear fuel for our reactors is not the end of the problem. Many scientists say a well thought out, holistic programme is the real issue.
To The Power Of N
In a diplomatic coup, Manmohan Singh comes back with a bagful of goodies from the US <a href=pti_coverage.asp?gid=4 target=_blank> Updates</a>
Aam Or Khas?
Aam aadmi was to do what India Shining couldn't. It is still an empty slogan.
Speak Like A Dragon
Better prepare ourselves for what will no doubt be the Chinese century
Bull's Eye
The BJP has postponed its national executive meeting to September. But the bitter internal struggle will continue. It may become more silent. Earlier, ...
Bibliofile
So what is common to Gulshan Nanda's <i>Jheel Ke Us Paar</i> and J.K. Rowling's <i>HP6</i>? And what <i>is</i> Rupa's "phenomenal" unnamed bestseller?
Crick In The Tale
This is the sort of compilation you can pick up on a rainy day when you feel like a dip into the past.
Mama's Boys, Is That Them?
Avid newspaper readers seeking exclusive tidbits may be disappointed but the book does more than rehash the numerous articles that have appeared on Reliance.
The Chattering Potterati
Rowling's latest Potter tale is nothing to get manic about. Reading it is consumer choice.
