COVER STORY
Change She Makes
Politics draws a Dalit writer & IAS officer
Outlook Magazine - 1 December 2008
Sunny Side Up
Basilico also serves regular lunches and dinners, but it's the breakfast menu that stands out
Bull's Eye
"So you think the poll ticket is an investment to make money from scams, Daddy?" "No, no, son! Only fools rush in to make quick money from scams.
From Bangalore One To Country One
How Information and communications technology can be a tool for wide ranging reform and innovation in the future, and transform the everyday lives of Indians
India, By Its People
Our huge population is not an economic albatross. Today, India's growth story is increasingly the story of its young population.
Dostana
Would the audience have had as good a time had the two heroes actually been gay and not merely posturing?
Kamaal R. Khan
The lead actor and producer of <i>Deshdrohi</i> on the film's ban in Maharashtra
Sunny Side Up
Basilico also serves regular lunches and dinners, but it's the breakfast menu that stands out
Bull's Eye
"So you think the poll ticket is an investment to make money from scams, Daddy?" "No, no, son! Only fools rush in to make quick money from scams.
From Bangalore One To Country One
How Information and communications technology can be a tool for wide ranging reform and innovation in the future, and transform the everyday lives of Indians
India, By Its People
Our huge population is not an economic albatross. Today, India's growth story is increasingly the story of its young population.
Dostana
Would the audience have had as good a time had the two heroes actually been gay and not merely posturing?
Beasted Beauty
A deeper layer underlies the tale of a daughter killing her parents
Sinking Vale
A Kerala priest makes a film in Kokborok
Amber Glow
Amber Fort is set for rescue from the ills of tourist overexposure
OTHER OUTLOOK MAGAZINE STORIES
But Why?...The Question Remains
A postmortem of the situation may only drive home a few lessons and precautions for the future
Dear Departed
The toll in 2008 -- 11 months and counting...
Ink Fresh On Their Passport, Only News Comes Back Home
Parents in Andhra Pradesh grieve the death of their children killed under mysterious circumstances in the US
'Master, Your Boy Sings Very Well. Have You Heard Him?'
Bhimsen Joshi's father wrote a moving biographical essay on his son nearly 47 years ago, whenBhimsen was just about 40 but had already made a name on the Hindustani music circuit.
Raag Shuddh Dharwadi
There's something about Dharwad. A whole pantheon of Hindustani greats has its roots here.
Everyone Against Khaki
Now's the time to set up checks against abuse of police powers
The Unending Struggle Of Memory Against Injustice
South Africa remembers the apartheid era in a way we can learn from. A country that forgets its past forgets the ideals it is founded on.
The Truth About Tibet And The World
All that you wanted to know but didn't know who to ask...
Swerve Off The Middle
Tibet's parliament-in-exile meets to review the Dalai Lama's 'genuine autonomy' policy
'I Admit We Have To Work On Our Credibility Aspect'
On the agency he heads -- he took over as director when CBI was being criticised for its failure to crack several key cases, including the Aarushi Talwar murder and the Malegaon blasts case.
Bibliofile
What's Nadine Gordimer's grouse with a women-only group of journalists? Remember Ved Mehta? He's finally got a deal for his 12-volume family saga -- a good six figure advance...
Baton And Eggs
This short autobiography by one of the greatest conductors of our times is remarkable for its candour.
Dreams Of Lion Valley
Sheikh Abdullah's secular Kashmiriyat must be seen in the context of the fight against the Dogra regime
A Much Tested Squad
The parivar is at the ATS trident & tongs, but even the army is slow in cooperating
The Solution
Give up? All right, then, read it all here
Stealth Attack
Are you up to solving this hi-tech mystery? Start seeking clues...
Real Science Is Humble
In the late 1960s, when the country faced a severe food crisis, Lal Bahadur Shastri asked people to forego cereals once a week. And the country followed
Tech President: Barack Obama
It goes beyond his BlackBerry and Apple Mac laptop
Top Indian Innovations
Bicycle Washing Machine, TV Remote-guided Robot, BioMass gassifier, Sanitary Napkin maker, Blind Man's stick
Light At The End Of The Tree
From a smart prez to a musical pillow to a bicycle washing machine
India's Biodata
The first DNA bank may mean everyone has an identity... your details are out there too
Chinks In The Chip
How crucial data -- for banking, e-commerce etc -- can be tapped and misused
The Electronic Bilk
Convergence can bring you convenience and superlative risks
Billboards Chat Up Mobiles
We need education and a good pinch of common sense. If we understand the overall picture, stay critical and scrutinise, we should be prepared...
Top Technologies For India In 2009
We've seen broadband and Wi-fi. Next is Wimax - wireless broadband
Top Technology Battlefields
Okay, so you know that one is Microsoft vs Google. What about the rest?
Top Internet Hoaxes in India
Phishing, Spyware, E-mail spoofing, Modified Nigerian Fraud, IP Fraud
Beware, A Storm Is Brewing
Gadget freaks, rejoice! There's plenty to rid you of itchy fingers...
Being Internet Incognito
Scarcity creates value. How does one create scarcity when everything is just a few clicks away?
"Key Is To Find Details Quickly, Nip It In The Bud"
'In some privacy issues ... there is considerable divergence among basic legal principles the world over'
"Google Is In Phase 3, The 'Evil' Stage"
'...after the too-powerful phase comes a swift fall from grace. IBM, Microsoft, Netscape... Google isn't in that group so far, but...'
Someone Watching Over You
On the Net, confidential information is monitored everyday. In a World Wide Web, how much of a factor is privacy?
