COVER STORY
The Cereal Killer
Prices have shot up by 50-60 per cent in the last three months
Outlook Magazine - 18 December 1996
Jyotibabu’s Bangla Coup
The Ganga water agreement will improve India’s diplomatic image and Indo-Bangladesh ties
Poes Garden To Prison
With Jayalalitha finally behind bars in the Rs 8 crore colour TV purchase scam, her worries can only multiply
That Recession Bogey...
Half-yearly results indicate an industrial slowdown, but it may be too early to panic
"I Was Recognised For My Genius"
Theatre doyen Ebrahim Alkazi has a new passion, photographs, and an old one, himself
Landmark Judgements
Justice J.S. Verma has deliberated on close to 470 cases since 1990. A few of the significant ones:
Common Man’s Judge
In an era of judicial activism, Chief Justice ‘designate’ J.S. Verma treads the perfect middle path
Jyotibabu’s Bangla Coup
The Ganga water agreement will improve India’s diplomatic image and Indo-Bangladesh ties
Deadly Strikes
A rash of militancy in two northern states stalls the peace process
Mehnaaz
Channel Vs Best Female Voice award winner, is poised to go international
Poes Garden To Prison
With Jayalalitha finally behind bars in the Rs 8 crore colour TV purchase scam, her worries can only multiply
That Recession Bogey...
Half-yearly results indicate an industrial slowdown, but it may be too early to panic
"I Was Recognised For My Genius"
Theatre doyen Ebrahim Alkazi has a new passion, photographs, and an old one, himself
The Pager Madness
Why can’t you buy anything without getting a pager free?
Landmark Judgements
Justice J.S. Verma has deliberated on close to 470 cases since 1990. A few of the significant ones:
Common Man’s Judge
In an era of judicial activism, Chief Justice ‘designate’ J.S. Verma treads the perfect middle path
OTHER OUTLOOK MAGAZINE STORIES
Filtering The Scandal
Politicians feel that the ITC case highlights the need for a rethink on outdated laws
And Now, Jews Versus Jews
A second fault line is widening between the ultra-orthodox and the secular communities of strife-stricken Jerusalem
A Widening Web
Sukh Ram’s worries pile up as more charges are levelled
Painless Therapy
Doctors introduce a new technique to tackle prostate ailments
The Drive To Be Best
Shivin Kwatra is India’s youngest and most promising champion
Back In The League
Thanks to sponsors, football is re-emerging as a viable sport
Cuisine Conscious
Delhi gourmets get to savour international flavours
A Greenie Turns On The Heat
A decade of fighting against the polluting effects of a thermal power plant in Maharashtra brings victory to Nergis Irani
A Question Of Servility
Legislators are livid at being classified as public servants; critics see an attempt to dodge the law
Starting Trouble
India’s chances abroad will be affected by the paucity of openers
'An LTTE Man Trained Us'
A senior PWG leader, also a novelist, emphasises the need to expand
The 'Mahila' Brigade
Many tribal women have joined the PWG and are trained for battle
'The People Will Drive Away The Naxals'
Deputy Inspector-General of Police of Karimnagar range outlines his plans to tackle the PWG
Inside The PWG
Armed with AK-47s—and a lot of tribal support—the Naxalites form a guerilla zone deep in the jungles of Central India
Smear Campaign
A book ‘exposing’ Deve Gowda is banned by the high court
Mr And Misses
The writer's search for a bride in matrimonial 'melas' ends in vain
Reality And The Role
A forthright biography that is also a history of Indian filmmaking
The Eject Button
Russi Mody resigns after failing to secure perks for himself
A Storm Passes
The chief minister and his bete noire make peace—for now
Shadows Of Doubt
The euphoria over the Su-30 deal clouds the more acute aircraft shortage facing the IAF