COVER STORY
Outlook Magazine - 30 October 1996
Paving The Way For A Face-off
North and South are set for a fresh battle on trade issues. And the arena is the WTO meet in Singapore.
Mulayam Ensured A No-win Game
Backed by the Federal Front and the CPI-M, a stubborn Mulayam tides over questions of legality raised within the United Front
Bhandari Swings It Beyond All
Thwarted in their bid for power, the BJP leaders embark on a two-pronged battle against the Governor: they will fight on the streets as well as in court
Paving The Way For A Face-off
North and South are set for a fresh battle on trade issues. And the arena is the WTO meet in Singapore.
Diminishing Returns
The VHP says the BJP lost in UP because it deserted Ram
Mulayam Ensured A No-win Game
Backed by the Federal Front and the CPI-M, a stubborn Mulayam tides over questions of legality raised within the United Front
Bhandari Swings It Beyond All
Thwarted in their bid for power, the BJP leaders embark on a two-pronged battle against the Governor: they will fight on the streets as well as in court
The Great Yank Gabfest Ends
Clinton has the edge but Dole too claims victory after the debates
Sabbas Joseph
Entertainment agency Wizcrafts chief speaks on the Michael Jackson show
OTHER OUTLOOK MAGAZINE STORIES
A Three-level Grip
DMK's powerful showing may trigger trouble in the AIADMK
Seeking Refuge In Apathy
The plight of children of Sri Lankan refugees at a school near Bangalore shows no sign of improving
Where Three Is A Couple
In Tamil Nadu, the establishment of a second wife in an alternate household is an accepted, and resp ected, social phenomenon
In Low Spirits
Are Indian liquor makers getting step motherly treatment
UP: The Right Decision
Is what we have in Uttar Pradesh an extension of the old President's rule, or is this a 'fresh' President's rule?
Warning Belles
'Is it safe to go to Bangalore?' ABCL's beautiful path is strewn with stones
Mchero / Mcvillain
Crowds throng, but the big McQuestion is: what's in it for India?
The Global Bun
Clockwork precision, that's the McDonald's promise to Indians
It`s A Long Road To Autonomy
The 1952 status was Farooq's pre-poll promise, but impatient NC leaders may have to wait
Seeding The Trade Clouds
Despite the hiccups, Indo-German trade ties are set to expand
Tunda's Magic Taste
He introduced Lucknowis not just to kababs, but to a whole culture
The RBI Bares Its Fangs
The Central bank foils the Essar group's bid to take over the Tamilnad Mercantile Bank
Daytime Scourge
Despite clear warnings, dengue becomes an epidemic due to institutional and administrative apathy
Mind Materialism
From spiritual teleconferencing to hypnotic healthfood for your brain...a burgeoning mind bazaar serves up a variety of recipes to combat stress and realise harmony
Uneasy Moves
Fears of takeover bids spur the consolidation plans
The Power Of The Name
The Tata group is in the top four on 11 survey parameters
Tata's Brand Royalties
Chairman Ratan Tata's controversial bid to consolidate his empire faces flak from shareholders
Celebrating A Death
Deorala rejoices over the acquittal of 39 accused in Sati case
For Sonia, He Is A Nobody
10, Janpath fell out with Satish Sharma after the Rajiv killing
Mrs Artful Dodger
The sub-plot: Sterre Sharma's dabbling with arty 'causes'
Next, The Captain May Sink
On the JMM trail, the CBI stumbles onto a much bigger hunt—Satish Sharma's shady petro-deals
None Of The Above
The voter's shifting loyalties influenced many 'surprise' results
India And The World
The nation's foreign policy considerations in an age of transition
Down Under In India
The nation's business promotion tour in India gets little impetus
The Taliban War Machine
The students' movement is no longer just a rag-tag band
Shifting Battlelines
The Taliban face their toughest test as diplomatic and military pressures mount