Shifting Mandate

The South Asia Bureau faces long overdue structural changes

Bird Man From Begusarai

This trapper doesn't really hunt birds; they fly to him like moths to the flame. Meet Ali Hussain, practitioner of an ancient craft.

Pilgrim's Progress

"The Foreign Office Has Been Proved Stronger Than Pm"

A day after he was named officer on special duty in the prime minister's office by I.K. Gujral, Prof Bhabani Sengupta, 75, writer and foreign policy analyst known for his controversial views, resigned in the wake of an unprecedented uproar in Parliam

A Deal That Rings False

DoT grants unprecedented favours to US-based Qualcomm in a dubious Rs 400-crore telecom technology deal

'sachin Wanted Azhar Out'

Arms Dropping

The Board rakes it in while players sweat it out tour after tour

Out In The Open

Despite a perpetual 'I hate politics' posture, Rajiv's widow was always a big presence

With One Eye On The Future

TMC leader Moopanar, who is close to Sonia, welcomes her move, albeit cautiously

But The Q Factor Still Haunts

The CBI is at a loss to explain Sonia Gandhi's links with Quattrocchi—and, therefore, Bofors

Return Of The Dynasty

As Sonia takes the plunge, Congress looks to her to revive the party

The Second Skin

An unusual book on how Indian clothing reflects social attitudes

Nightingale's Mail

Her letters are a window to Sarojini Naidu—poet and politician

A New Crime City

The law and order situation dips into a chilling spiral as underworld gangs take over the seedier areas of Bangalore

Cosmic Symmetry Á La Mode

Vaastu is the new mantra for all those seeking salvation from the rigours of modern life

All Options Closed

In an effort to revive the economy, Naidu winds up three PSUs

A Novel Cop

A head constable stirs up a hornet's nest with an exposé on the police force