COVER STORY
The onslaught of global capital unites labour
Outlook Magazine - 12 March 1997
Southern Railway sparks off a controversy by reverting Chennai to its old name—Madras. The DMK isn't too happy.
Many countries are organising special events in India to commemorate its 50th year of Independence. The highlights:
There is little progress in the Government's plans to celebrate India's 50th year of freedom
The Sundarbans- the world's largest estuarine delta, half water and half mangrove forests-s terrorised by river bandits
The martial arts expert plans to launch Fighting Fit, the first magazine of its kind
Southern Railway sparks off a controversy by reverting Chennai to its old name—Madras. The DMK isn't too happy.
Many countries are organising special events in India to commemorate its 50th year of Independence. The highlights:
There is little progress in the Government's plans to celebrate India's 50th year of freedom
Canadian liquor giant Seagram may take over Shaw Wallace
Chronology of the major river heists in the Sundarbans:
The Sundarbans- the world's largest estuarine delta, half water and half mangrove forests-s terrorised by river bandits
OTHER STORIES
Once known for its spiritual atmosphere, the Aurobindo Ashram today faces internal dissent and charges of sexual excesses
MPs' access to funds for constituency development sparks off a debate
Pakistan foreign minister Gohar Ayub Khan's anti-India stance may upset ties, says J.N. Dixit
To deal with China Indian diplomacy needs a Chinese mix
The 'hate politician' mood, if allowed to intensify, can have dangerous results. The public will look for other options of governance, and that way always leads to dictatorship.
Says M. Rangarajan ONGC's group general manager (projects):
Are the blow-outs caused by seismic pressures?
The wonder drug's claim to fame is based on experiments on rats
A new proposal would dilute the state's multicultural character
External Affairs Minister Inder Kumar Gujral is upbeat about ties with Pakistan despite it linking progress on Kashmir with progress in other fields. He spoke to Sunil Narula, immediately after Nawaz Sharif's response offer on talks and dwelt on his
Swamy rakes up Moopanar's Indian Bank 'links' again
Gujarat Chief Minister Shankersinh Vaghela speaks to Outlook on issues surrounding the Radhanpur byelection. Excerpts:
Provoking, diverting, subverting...Vaghela is using all tricks against a faction-ridden BJP to win the Radhanpur seat
A unique development scheme in Alapuzha involves the under-privileged in poverty identification
The winning formula—power to the states—must not remain a Budget slogan
After the good doctor, the miracle healer—Chidambaram finally comes into his own
That is, if the revenue receipts finally add up
A visibly happy P. Chidambaram spoke to Arindam Mukherjee the evening after the Budget. Excerpts:
In one stroke, Chidambaram restores hope in the economy, brings cheer to citizens and industry, and makes the UF Government look far more secure. If his high-stakes gamble works, this could be the seminal budget of the 1990s.
France resists claims that it has usurped property and art objects looted from Jews during World War II
The BJP and its allies re-emphasise their primacy in the Maharashtra and Delhi civic polls
Another powerful character
Beyond a turbulent life
This narrative is like a vast desert with few oases
Quattrocchi "spent long nights in silence with Indira Gandhi"
Investigators believe that Ajitabh could throw light on the deal
Was the Government refuses to table the Bofors papers, investigations throw up more questions