COVER STORY
In Celebration Of Corpulence
A forum of fat women goes international with a ‘Big’ exhibition
Outlook Magazine - 4 December 1996
The Chennai Fund Fraud
The arrest of promoters of eight finance companies exposes a fraud involving Rs 3,400 crore
‘peace Is Still The Issue’
Rajinder Kaur Bhattal</B>, 51, Punjab’s first woman chief minister, is reputed to be tough, blunt and dynamic, with a penchant for the "good things of life". Faced with the difficult task of whipping the state Congress into shape for t
Eleventh Hour Switch
With the Congress in tatters and polls approaching, Bhattal is meant as both cure and prevention
Tactical Retreat?
A Steering Committee meet highlights the Left’s predicament
Travelling Roadfest
Twenty-two groups bring back street theatre to Mumbai
Vijay Anand
The director with the golden touch plans a comeback to films after a long hiatus
Cry For Statehood
Congressmen intensify their stir and plan to take it to Parliament
Uncertain Agenda
But much importance is being attached to Jiang Zemin’s visit
The Chennai Fund Fraud
The arrest of promoters of eight finance companies exposes a fraud involving Rs 3,400 crore
‘peace Is Still The Issue’
Rajinder Kaur Bhattal</B>, 51, Punjab’s first woman chief minister, is reputed to be tough, blunt and dynamic, with a penchant for the "good things of life". Faced with the difficult task of whipping the state Congress into shape for t
Eleventh Hour Switch
With the Congress in tatters and polls approaching, Bhattal is meant as both cure and prevention
OTHER OUTLOOK MAGAZINE STORIES
'Where Are The Investors?'
PRIME Minister <B>H.D. Deve Gowda </B>spoke from his heart at the conference of chief ministers and power ministers. But for a power policy to succeed, the head must rule the heart. Excerpts from the speech:
Too Fast To Succeed
The Centre's hasty bids to delegate power project clearances to the states will lead to more chaos and delay
Last Stop
To look beyond cold statistics is to understand the insecurities and fears of the AIDS victim. At Karunalayam, a home for the destitute and dying in suburban Chennai, 32 HIV-positive women are battling for survival. All of them have been abandoned by
Hints Of A Witch-hunt
The erstwhile prime minister is attacked by a hostile administration
The Birth Of The Third Force
Imran faces a tough battle as he joins the race for prime minister
Aby's Baby Makes It
But only just, as peace - and Miss Greece-reign in Bangalore's lacklustre date with the world
Slush Track Leads South
Just days after the CBI filed a chargesheet, fresh evidence changes the course of investigations
Animal Veggies?
And now, activists bare fangs over what diet suits pets best
Brown Lightning Strikes
On a spinner’s track, Srinath sends the Springboks packing with a classic burst of speed
The Kesri Manoeuvre
By replacing three general secretaries, the party president gets a majority in the CWC
"Sonia Has Played A Very Big Role"
Congress President Sitaram Kesri spoke to Outlook about his plans and Sonia Gandhi's role in the party. Excerpts:
The Hand That Rocks The Congress
With Sonia Gandhi’s blessings, party President Sitaram Kesri moves in swiftly to stifle Narasimha Rao’s clout in the party
How Strong Are The Fis?
Financial institutions tend to have higher stake in bigger companies
"Often, Fi Nominees Are In The Dark"
S.K. Mitra has been on both sides: Managing Director of GIC Asset Management Company and Birla Global Finance. Excerpts from an interview with Shekhar Ghosh:
A Newfound Effectiveness
Political pressure made FIs less than responsible; this may be changing
Awaiting The Fi Ascent To Dissent
The $100-million ITC fraud highlights the need for FIs to play watchdog and maintain shareholders’ democracy
So What’s Cooking?
A Labour government may spell trouble for India over Kashmir
Presidential Years
Zail Singh's posthumous defence of his controversial tenure
Victory In Defeat
The party seeks to arouse public sympathy over Uttar Pradesh
The Probe Begins
Investigations and ground support upgrading is off to a slow start
Battle For Peace
The UN meet fails to get any nearer to an Afghan solution