A Swish Set Takeout
Somewhere along the last decade, sophistication entered the corporate columns. Then and now, and the new laws of success.
Outlook Magazine - 4 April 2005
Samachar: Sorry... No Interruption
From 30-minute slots to full-fledged channels, TV news has come a long way
Curry In Hot Garlic Sauce
The 'Chinese threat' may materialise in reverse: Beijing now fears an Indian invasion
A Paisa For Your Thoughts
For the poor, the fruit of reforms still look to be on a branch out of reach. Is government machinery to blame?
98 ♫ Tra La La ♫ 000
In the next three years the number of mobile users will touch the 200 million mark. And with facilities like broadband, WAP or GRPS, convergence is not far behind.
The Rrrrrrring-O-Star
Airtel safe, it's time to move on to other things: airports, or agriculture maybe
It's A Big World Out There
India has always dithered — and then forced to sign — on any WTO pact. We've to regain our leadership position.
Naushad Ali
His music is immortalised in films like <i>Rattan, Baiju Bawra</i> and <i>Mother India</i>. At 86, the composer is out of retirement with Akbar Khan’s <i>Taj Mahal</i>.
Billion Dollar Baby
BoP fragility is a thing of the past, net capital inflow will add to our stockpile
Ain't Da End Of Da World
Cut 2 10 yrs frm now and I dred 2 think wot Superbrat's gonna tell me...
Samachar: Sorry... No Interruption
From 30-minute slots to full-fledged channels, TV news has come a long way
Curry In Hot Garlic Sauce
The 'Chinese threat' may materialise in reverse: Beijing now fears an Indian invasion
A Paisa For Your Thoughts
For the poor, the fruit of reforms still look to be on a branch out of reach. Is government machinery to blame?
98 ♫ Tra La La ♫ 000
In the next three years the number of mobile users will touch the 200 million mark. And with facilities like broadband, WAP or GRPS, convergence is not far behind.
The Rrrrrrring-O-Star
Airtel safe, it's time to move on to other things: airports, or agriculture maybe
It's A Big World Out There
India has always dithered — and then forced to sign — on any WTO pact. We've to regain our leadership position.
Naushad Ali
His music is immortalised in films like <i>Rattan, Baiju Bawra</i> and <i>Mother India</i>. At 86, the composer is out of retirement with Akbar Khan’s <i>Taj Mahal</i>.
Billion Dollar Baby
BoP fragility is a thing of the past, net capital inflow will add to our stockpile
OTHER OUTLOOK MAGAZINE STORIES
'Petro Adulteration Scam Could Be Rs 40,000 Crore A Year'
As executive director of the country's top oil policy body, the Oil Coordination Committee, Sastri tracked adulteration for years.
Impure For Sure
So, that's petrol or diesel you're filling? Half of it may be naphtha/kerosene. And the scam starts from the top.
The Rich vs The Wealthy
With booming markets and FII flows, the Indian buyer will have to make his space
Up The Reform Alley
For higher growth, India must change its archaic laws and boost foreign investment
The Outgoing Nature
Going the multinational way? Focus on organisational skills, competitive advantage.
Remaking 'Made In India'
The metamorphosis in manufacturing is near-total; we are now in the global game
Naukri.Co.In...Or.Out?
It's raining jobs in the services sector, but only the urban educated get it
These New Cons
Wasn't the Muslim supposed to be the common enemy?
A Half Show
Protest there is but also concern for diaspora interest
All-American Grand Slam
A sustained e-mail campaign by secular Indian organisations and effective lobbying on Capitol Hill bore upon the US decision to keep Modi out of the country <a href=pti_coverage.asp?gid=4 target=_blank> Updates</a>
League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen
The last decade has seen a great entrepreneurial churn and the number of new businesses striding to the top is more than those that fell by the wayside
From Centre To Periphery
All economic progress is superficial until the quality of life is richer and more even
Let's Open The Vault
India, a regional banking hub? Well, an innovation-technology mix could do it for us.
The Ink Is Still Wet
Girish Karnad directs a new play after 35 years
Kiwi Ponders Flight
Is the end of the Wright era really nigh? Where else can we get that alchemising glint of steel?
Twigs For Every Nest
High household incomes and easy home loans have made it possible to own a home
Let's Say Farewell To Alms
Just charity isn't enough. Corporate giving has to be collective, and more pervasive.
Let 'Em Buy Chocolate Souffle
First Nirma crossed the lakshman rekha. Now we're looking at a new target audience — the underpriviledged.
Democracy On Shopshelves
Brands empower us to choose, be it products or politicians. And to kill the unfit.
Reform School Guide
We've been slow in parts, kept the pace in others. The race is finally on.
Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
Sequels, as a rule, are infinitely worse than what preceded them.
One Revvolution Ahead!
If the last decade transformed the car industry, the next may give it a global edge
A Suitable Pair Of Genes
The biotech sector, with JVs and now a 'pro-bio' budget, is blossoming in India
Details
Twins that mattered; Ganesh Pyne; Eric Clapton and J-Horror
The Casting 'Ouch'
Actresses don't take that route, tarts do, I was told. That's a lame cover-up.
Flowchart For Tomorrow
The IT industry has bloomed in the last 10 years - now we must maximise its yield
National Ceographic
Stability, speed and reforms in labour laws and infrastructure. This is what corporate India wants from the government to achieve a high growth rate, says an Outlook-CII CEO Opinion Poll. A big no-no is Leftist interference.
Decade Of The Dramatic
The sleeping giant has certainly turned. Now, the challenge before India is to get up and run. For, the race is long.
