COVER STORY
Outlook Magazine - 24 October 2005
Alif For The Bhadralok
Bengalis, from city and kasbah alike, are falling for the gentle tug of Urdu literacy
Bibliofile
Remember the time Amrita Pritam cast the deciding vote for herself in a Sahitya Akademi tie for the prize?
Two Lives, Too Long
A quiet fascinating story, unfolding in a historically turbulent time, but a bit endless
'You Can Talk Good Ideas Out Of Existence'
The 'kind but fairly reticent' writer opened up a bit at the suggestion that his mother/muse/mentor ex-Justice Leila Seth be included, making it a three-way conversation...
Alif For The Bhadralok
Bengalis, from city and kasbah alike, are falling for the gentle tug of Urdu literacy
Bibliofile
Remember the time Amrita Pritam cast the deciding vote for herself in a Sahitya Akademi tie for the prize?
Two Lives, Too Long
A quiet fascinating story, unfolding in a historically turbulent time, but a bit endless
'You Can Talk Good Ideas Out Of Existence'
The 'kind but fairly reticent' writer opened up a bit at the suggestion that his mother/muse/mentor ex-Justice Leila Seth be included, making it a three-way conversation...
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Rocks Are Forever
A maverick businessman is setting up a fossil museum in Shirdi, a stone's throw away from Sai Baba's shrine. That is, if the local powers-that-be let him.
It's Fine, The Mezzanine
Even while analysts differ over Q2's vitality, big investors are looking at the next fiscal
Olympian Heights... At Sea Level
The coach has nurtured champions. His centre still houses aspiring ambitions at a nominal cost.
Q1: The Answer Is 8.1%
Mid-year, the economy is robust, the Sensex is swinging and inflation tamed. Yet, there are a few spoilers.
Sweet Spot On The Pod
It's the revenge of the desi artisan. Indian willows and other cricket equipment have taken over the world.
No Thanks, But Thanks
Musharraf's ambivalence towards Indian aid is natural, at least we break ice
'Your House, Your Problem'
Kapil Sibal advocates community initiative rather than government action for safe structures.
Shaking In The Knees
The states have not moved on the government's building code framed a year ago, citizens be damned
When The Plates Go Crashing
The experts agree that most of India is seismic-prone, now can we foretell the bane?
The Unknown Soldier Was Here
The Indian army's relief efforts has endeared them to Kashmiris like never before
The Core Issue: How Do We Live?
The intensity, the loss are colossal. Can Srinagar cope with this scale of relief? <a href=pti_coverage.asp?gid=243 target=_blank> Updates</a>
It's A People's War Out There
And the army is missing. People's anger towards the inert rescue operations is palpable.
Atlas Shrugged
Kashmir comes to know tragedy beyond politics. The earth mocks at petty human boundaries.
Can Gossip Be News?
Freedom yes, but truth in media shouldn't end up as a contradiction in terms
Bull's Eye
The Supreme Court passed its interim judgement on the Bihar assembly dissolution on Friday, October 7, '05. It was a red-letter day. This judgement could ...
Cast The First...
The SC judgement indicting the governor is a minor blip, poll strategies are uppermost on everyone's mind
