COVER STORY
Ground Reality
The onslaught of global capital unites labour
Outlook Magazine - 12 March 1997
Everything In A Name
Southern Railway sparks off a controversy by reverting Chennai to its old name—Madras. The DMK isn't too happy.
Celebration Time
Many countries are organising special events in India to commemorate its 50th year of Independence. The highlights:
The Freedom To Dither
There is little progress in the Government's plans to celebrate India's 50th year of freedom
Triangle Of Dread
The Sundarbans- the world's largest estuarine delta, half water and half mangrove forests-s terrorised by river bandits
Pervez Mistry
The martial arts expert plans to launch Fighting Fit, the first magazine of its kind
Everything In A Name
Southern Railway sparks off a controversy by reverting Chennai to its old name—Madras. The DMK isn't too happy.
Celebration Time
Many countries are organising special events in India to commemorate its 50th year of Independence. The highlights:
The Freedom To Dither
There is little progress in the Government's plans to celebrate India's 50th year of freedom
Spirited Overtures
Canadian liquor giant Seagram may take over Shaw Wallace
Amphibian Assaults
Chronology of the major river heists in the Sundarbans:
Triangle Of Dread
The Sundarbans- the world's largest estuarine delta, half water and half mangrove forests-s terrorised by river bandits
OTHER OUTLOOK MAGAZINE STORIES
Fall From Grace?
Once known for its spiritual atmosphere, the Aurobindo Ashram today faces internal dissent and charges of sexual excesses
Loot Or Largesse?
MPs' access to funds for constituency development sparks off a debate
Foreboding Of Gloom
Pakistan foreign minister Gohar Ayub Khan's anti-India stance may upset ties, says J.N. Dixit
The Maker Of Two Revolutions
To deal with China Indian diplomacy needs a Chinese mix
In Defence Of Politicians
The 'hate politician' mood, if allowed to intensify, can have dangerous results. The public will look for other options of governance, and that way always leads to dictatorship.
'The Scope Is Tremendous'
Says M. Rangarajan ONGC's group general manager (projects):
Up In Smoke
Are the blow-outs caused by seismic pressures?
Memory What?
The wonder drug's claim to fame is based on experiments on rats
For Kannadigas Only
A new proposal would dilute the state's multicultural character
"We'll Discuss All Issues Hampering Ties"
External Affairs Minister Inder Kumar Gujral is upbeat about ties with Pakistan despite it linking progress on Kashmir with progress in other fields. He spoke to Sunil Narula, immediately after Nawaz Sharif's response offer on talks and dwelt on his
A New Twist
Swamy rakes up Moopanar's Indian Bank 'links' again
"We Stand For Regional Pride"
Gujarat Chief Minister Shankersinh Vaghela speaks to Outlook on issues surrounding the Radhanpur byelection. Excerpts:
The Run Of Kutch
Provoking, diverting, subverting...Vaghela is using all tricks against a faction-ridden BJP to win the Radhanpur seat
The Road To Self Reliance
A unique development scheme in Alapuzha involves the under-privileged in poverty identification
Federal In February?
The winning formula—power to the states—must not remain a Budget slogan
Now, It's Chidonomics
After the good doctor, the miracle healer—Chidambaram finally comes into his own
A Few Good Sums
That is, if the revenue receipts finally add up
"Interest Rates Are The Biggest Challenge"
A visibly happy P. Chidambaram spoke to Arindam Mukherjee the evening after the Budget. Excerpts:
Miracle Budget?
In one stroke, Chidambaram restores hope in the economy, brings cheer to citizens and industry, and makes the UF Government look far more secure. If his high-stakes gamble works, this could be the seminal budget of the 1990s.
Dark Chapters From The Past
France resists claims that it has usurped property and art objects looted from Jews during World War II
A Saffron Sweep
The BJP and its allies re-emphasise their primacy in the Maharashtra and Delhi civic polls
Of Wounds
Another powerful character
Zestful Poetry
Beyond a turbulent life
Uneven Brilliance
This narrative is like a vast desert with few oases
Not Just Sonia's Friend
Quattrocchi "spent long nights in silence with Indira Gandhi"
The Bachchan Lead
Investigators believe that Ajitabh could throw light on the deal
Hiding Under Legalities?
Was the Government refuses to table the Bofors papers, investigations throw up more questions