The Ambedkar Armada
Harassment and casteist charges fly thick and fast as the Mayawati-Mulayam rivalry intensifies
Lonely Trek To Raisina Hill
After a difficult climb, K.R. Narayanan is the consensus candidate for India's next president
Encore, Sir John
After grooming a whole generation of theatre actors, Barry John sets up a formal acting school
Long March To Oblivion
Sebastiao Salgado, the world-renowned Brazilian photographer, describes himself as a 'militant journalist', seeking to transcend the mere documentary nature of his art. In 1994, he started a global project on migration. Here, "the last apostle o
Waiting To Explode
With the company's collapse imminent, one in every 20 Indians faces financial reversal
New Hope In The Northeast
It is economic progress that makes sovereign people independent. By thwarting development, insurgency actually accentuates dependency. Peace is the springboard for a quantum jump.
A Vain Dollar Safari?
If the effectivenes of a delegation can be judged by the seiority of its participats, then this was surely one of the most serious team sent outof India to woo US investors.
Phrasing A New Coin
France and Germany's patchup keeps the Euro on target but rifts persist on key issues
"Ups And Downs Shouldn't Demoralise Laloo"
Sharad Yadav, who is taking on Laloo for the post 410 president, now shows innocuous concern for the harassed Bihar chiefminister. The parry believes Loloo's troubles are its own, he told Outlook. This after he demanded Laloo's ouster. Excerpts:
Who Will Bell The Cat?
Most Janta Dal leaders, including Gujral, are reluctant to come out in the open against Laloo
'I'll Fight It Out In The Court And The Streets'
Laloo Prasad Yadav fights the toughest battle in his political career today. Hounded by the CBI, Opposition and his own party, he spends sleepless hours with supporters from all over Bihar. In between, lawyers advise him on courtroom battles. He spok
Laloo's Last Stand
With prosecution imminent, Bihar's chief minister vows to fight till the end, even if it means splitting the Janta Dal
Princely Threats
Several of the 602 rajas, nawabs and other rulers seek independence after the British withdrawal; Congress stems the move to 'balkanise' the country
Palaeolithic Picnic
Should a millenia-old crater be developed for tourism or stay cocooned in safe anonymity?
Ulfa Plays The Taxman
Buffeted by frequent army raids and a funds crunch, the rebel outfit plans to 'tax' the people