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In Delhi recently, the CNN vice-president spoke of the networks expansion plans
Outlook Magazine - 1 May 1996
A scholar out of sync with the mases, a leader alienated from his party, or a PM who decides not to decide and yet marks an epoch? PRASHANT PANJIAR captures the enigma as he seeks another term.
National perceptions have little impact on the caste alliances that determine Bihar's electorate
Pakistani police feel Imran Khan may have engineered the blast at his hospital in Lahore in order to gain political mileage
From adamance not to play any part in the world's biggest democratic exercise to a conviction that a single vote can change the nation's destiny, India's thinking classes are considering their options
A scholar out of sync with the mases, a leader alienated from his party, or a PM who decides not to decide and yet marks an epoch? PRASHANT PANJIAR captures the enigma as he seeks another term.
National perceptions have little impact on the caste alliances that determine Bihar's electorate
Pakistani police feel Imran Khan may have engineered the blast at his hospital in Lahore in order to gain political mileage
Cambodia is the new headquarters on the world's heroin map
From adamance not to play any part in the world's biggest democratic exercise to a conviction that a single vote can change the nation's destiny, India's thinking classes are considering their options
OTHER STORIES
The academic and creative community registers its disgust with the poll process by staying away
A 'caution or bust' mood grips industry, and no one's crossing the line till the polls are over
It's big, it's bad, it's New York, a city on the make, where anything can happen and probably will
Nina Pillai's mission is to defeat the Congress
M'esco Managing Director Rita Singh hits the campaign trail
And now, tycoons, bankers, and a beedi baron jump into the poll fray
Parties keep a close watch on each other for poll violations
In a strong indictment of the Congress, Madhavrao Scindia lashes out against the party's inept functioning. Excerpts:
Scindia and Arjun Singh could spell trouble for the Congress in the state
Rajni's return causes panic in the AIADMK camp
Rao's alliance with Jayalalitha may rock the ruling state government's boat
The Andhra-Orissa border constituency is a safe bet for Rao
The key question: will the BJP make inroads into enemy territory?
Wracked by infighting, the Congress floors most of its chances
The PWG's ritual-like boycott call may fall on deaf ears
Strong regional aspirations strengthen the Third Force
The BJP may win by default in Faizabad's 'battle of rogues'
The North-side view: Delhi looks too distant for Rao
Despite Seshan's smoking gun, the campaign circus steals into the Indian small town
The seasonal boom eludes traders as Seshan cracks the whip
Finally a book that puts Bhagat Singh's trial in proper perspective
East to west, insightful lenswork brings alive the Grand Trunk Road
Unlettered, rural women show the way to population control
Australia and New Zealand seek closer trade ties with Asia