Bhoothnath
A confused piece of cinema. Perhaps it was meant to be a one-size-fits-all family film but it doesn't quite work so well, with each strand hanging loose and limp.
Bull's Eye
India is justly proud of being the world's largest democracy. Democracy means elections. Elections create parliaments. Parliament upholds freedom...
Manmohan Singh's Top 10
Key points from the PM's detailed document listing the administrative and legislative measures taken to implement the NCMP.
A Man His Own Best Judge
Scrupulous to a fault, the PM assesses if he's kept promises made in the NCMP
Perfect Fourths
Pt Kishan Maharaj and his subtle, thinking tabla was our last link to the quartet of greats
Democracy Of The Few
Business, not politics, could decide the poll results. That's how strong lobbies are.
Chronicle Of Deaths Foretold
Honour avengers run amok in Haryana as state/society prop them with their silence
'Too Much Stress On Performance Isn't Good'
Director of Wharton Sports Business Initiative on owners of Indian cricket teams interfering in the sport.
'Hold A Seminar To Sensitise Owners Of IPL Teams To Realities Of Cricket'
The CEO of Bangalore Royal Challengers, who was unceremoniously dumped, on his exit
Game Theory? Zero Sum
A corporate stranglehold over cricket may mean that no one wins. Star players in the IPL can only chafe at the new rulebook.
The Chains, Hubs And Spokes
Terror has evolved, it follows new routes and means. Intelligence too will have to match up.
Two Clever Tips To Surprise Him
Intelligence merits convergence, not just coordination. Plus, a shift from 'reform' to 'transform'.
A Few Verbal Explosions
The 'soft on terror' refrain is back. That, the BJP knows, is enough to work in a 'low tension' state.
Anytime, Anywhere Terror
By visiting the Pink City, terror makes one thing crystal clear: you are not safe in any place
How Steel Flashed
The epic corporate battle of Mittal's takeover bid of Arcelor, fought against a backcloth of cultural anxiety
'No Diversion Of Food Land For Fuel'
Energy expert and Planning Commission member, Kirit S. Parikh spoke to <i>Outlook</i>
Pass The Sugar, Please
India's biofuel programme is examining non-edible sources to ensure food security
Armour Of Goodness
Solitary confinement and an arbitrary system fail to dispirit Binayak Sen. He lives on in hope.
'The Ghazipur And Patna Opium Factories Together Produced The Wealth Of Britain
At an age when other writers begin to worry about running out ofwords, the author of <i>Sea of Poppies</i> has just embarked on hisbiggest writing project. It's a labour of love, he says.
Sea Of Poppies
<i>Outlook</i> Exclusive: Extracts from Amitav Ghosh's eagerly-awaited new novel, <i>Sea of Poppies </i>