COVER STORY
For prices that will kill you faster than the fat in the cheese and the salami.
Outlook Magazine - 20 July 2009
Mangoes? And why Alphonsos when everyone knows my weakness for Himsagar—ahh, that succulent king of fruits from Bengal!
The filmmaker and her group Swajan, currently facing charges of violating Sec 144 in Lalgarh, West Bengal, spoke to <i>Outlook</i> about the conflict in the region during her recent visit there
Not only is it one of the most offensive, gender-insensitive flicks of late but is also utterly blase and blatant about it
Mangoes? And why Alphonsos when everyone knows my weakness for Himsagar—ahh, that succulent king of fruits from Bengal!
The filmmaker and her group Swajan, currently facing charges of violating Sec 144 in Lalgarh, West Bengal, spoke to <i>Outlook</i> about the conflict in the region during her recent visit there
Not only is it one of the most offensive, gender-insensitive flicks of late but is also utterly blase and blatant about it
A fair budget, with most bases covered
Legislating against hunger is a great idea that needs expansion
A realigned portfolio could yet help you survive the market
Is conflict of interest likely in Nilekani's present assignment?
Armed with Nandan Nilekani, the UPA moves to provide all residents an identity
For all its positives, the budget doesn't look far and wide
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Like ma-in-law, Sonia never carries a bag. It's her style.
Fashion victim or heretic? The secret lies in the handbag.
How does Budget 2009 impact your financial life? Here's help for planning life after it
Goa wants to be a wedding destination
LGBTs in Britain hail the Indian victory, but the community's fight is far from over
Shimla's Gaiety Theatre, a cultural hub in the Raj era, reopens
Every budget, FMs tinker with levies on what seem inconsequential items for various reasons
A sailing mall in Kerala makes waves
A budget can't ensure essential modernisation of crucial security areas
All major social sector schemes must be lifted out of adhocism
To be shocked at same-sex relationships will only draw ridicule
Conservation can't rely on the notional wisdom of governments
The budget is good but not as reformist as expected. Instead, it's welfare-oriented.
No power, no hands. The small farmer sees little relief.
Mysteries: How David Godwin got Vikram Seth on his list. And where is Penguin is finding the money for the fat advances despite falling sales?
Sister Jesme writes in an intense, informal voice, as if she were standing in the room, haranguing the reader
Joins the growing literature on Partition and adds an important dimension to it: Haryana's Jat community, the creeping influence of the Arya Samaj via the Gurukuls...
At last, a get-thin book from India that chucks cheese for channas, yet puts on some weight around the covers
Alas, administrative reform, delivery of benefits get the go-by again
The wildlife in Bandipur is endangered by highway traffic
The author, whose sequel to his popular novel has got him a record advance, reportedly around Rs 14 crore, on almost everything under the sun but the actual writing
Congress general secretary on Budget '09
The party's socialist heart says aye, the reformers mask their disappointment
Are reforms really on hold or was it just 'poor packaging'? Has the era of 'big policy in a suitcase' ended? Are we back to the '80s? Pranab Mukherjee's 'holding budget' leaves its flanks open.
With acid attacks on the rise again, Andhra mulls stringent laws
