COVER STORY
The Bottom-Pincher
Pinching is not the right word. If the bottom is nicely rounded, I would like the freedom to caress it in the cup of my palm...
Outlook Magazine - 8 September 2008
History Is One Blind Turn From Mohenjo Daro
Glaring omissions, faulty maps, quirky highlighting and the airbrushing of Islam off early medieval India are some surprises in this much-touted book
John Altman
The Emmy award winner who gave Titanic and Shall We Dance its music has made his debut in India with a Malayalam film
Hard-Core Prawnography
We recommend their tiger prawns "naked"—lightly sauteed, with just a hint of onion and garlic to bring out the flavour. And, yes, a seafood platter
Immunity To Reason
India plans to adopt a pneumonia vaccine that doesn't work and has ill side-effects
Bull's Eye
India's politicians create despair. Thanks to what the Olympics have shown, the people of India rekindle hope.
'We Decided Cricket Wasn't The Best Thing To Get Involved In'
Owner of the London-based Swordfish Capital Management, son-in-law of steel baron L.N. Mittal, who is the driving force behind the Mittal Champions Trust (MCT), speaks about the road ahead
History Is One Blind Turn From Mohenjo Daro
Glaring omissions, faulty maps, quirky highlighting and the airbrushing of Islam off early medieval India are some surprises in this much-touted book
John Altman
The Emmy award winner who gave Titanic and Shall We Dance its music has made his debut in India with a Malayalam film
Hard-Core Prawnography
We recommend their tiger prawns "naked"—lightly sauteed, with just a hint of onion and garlic to bring out the flavour. And, yes, a seafood platter
Immunity To Reason
India plans to adopt a pneumonia vaccine that doesn't work and has ill side-effects
A Couple Of Syllables
The muse struck Kapil Sibal in geekish guise. A nano poet awakened.
Gravy On His Fingers
Zardari's run for president drags democracy further in the mud
Bull's Eye
India's politicians create despair. Thanks to what the Olympics have shown, the people of India rekindle hope.
'We Decided Cricket Wasn't The Best Thing To Get Involved In'
Owner of the London-based Swordfish Capital Management, son-in-law of steel baron L.N. Mittal, who is the driving force behind the Mittal Champions Trust (MCT), speaks about the road ahead
The Steel In The Medals
Behind India's performance in Beijing is a force-multiplier called Mittal
OTHER OUTLOOK MAGAZINE STORIES
Viennese Waltzes
The nuclear deal hinges on how the US handles the NSG exemption for India
Mumbai Meri Jaan
The best thing about it? Its set of lead characters. It only helps that the key performances are in tune—sensitive and nuanced
'Nowhere In The World Do They Stop Trains'
The railway minister on how bandhs and agitations bleed the railways since it is the favourite target of protesters
Rail Roko ...Roko
Angry with the state? Stone the next train. This routine tells heavy on the railways.
Needed: Lots Of Patience
India's hospitals are learning to grow healthy
'Where Do We Get The Money?'
The Planning Commission deputy chairman, seen by some as the stumbling block to the passage of the Right To Education Bill, shares some of his apprehensions
The Lost Chapter
No funds, says Centre. The Right to Education Bill goes cold.
OK, TATA...Give Left Of Way
For Tatas and their vendors, it won't make sense to pull out now. But if push comes to shove....
More Than One Political Crop
With Mamata unmoving and Tata issuing an ultimatum, West Bengal's desperate for a way out
Fatherhood On One Foot
My son is getting used to single parenting the way I got used to working parents
Everyday, My Papa
Mrs Doubtfire they may not have to be, but single Indian dads don't mind double roles
Three Angles Too Acute
A murder triggers riots. Hindutva activism, the Church, Naxalites...it's a potent mix in Orissa.
Objection, Milord
Judgespeak has crossed the bounds of courtesy. It's time for introspection.
The Hawk On The King's Shoulder
Last week's crackdown in the Valley was the NSA's idea. And a bad one.
Man Made The Deluge
Kosi breaks banks, north Bihar sees some of its worst floods. The blame game starts.
Guardian Of Faith
Being a woman mutawalli is no problem but can Ms Pataudi do the job?
India Is A Strange Country
This story could also be entitled 'From Babar to Kenneth Tyson' because its theme is the reaction to India of foreigners...
Stilled Life In Motion
It's fresh from the mortician's studio, and India is buying into it
The Princess Of Kahin Nahin
Social climber, name-dropper and malicious gossip par excellence, she is Not a Nice Woman to Know, but she's irresistible company...A new short story by Khushwant Singh, specially written for <i>Outlook</i>