Welcome to India Today, February 8, 1999

India Today, February 8, 1999
Feb 8, 1999

Burning Shame
The gruesome murder of an Australian missionary and his two sons in Orissa shocks the nation--and rattles the BJP-led government at the Centre.

Global Fallout: Blot on India
Bajrang Dal: Loonies at Large

Mela as a Message
Vajpayee snubs the swadeshi lobby on its own turf at a fair aimed at criticising his government's economic thrust even as hardliners sharpen their claws.

The Lust for Blood
The cycle of caste violence continues with the killing of 23 Dalits by the Ranbir Sena.

Agony and Akali
The Akal Takht jathedar's directive has added fuel to the ongoing Badal-Tohra row and cast a shadow over the Khalsa tercentenary celebrations.

Clash of Ranks
A senior police officer battles the government over the DGP's post.

No Graves for Them
The failure of Hyderabad's government hospitals to give a decent burial to infants causes embarrassment to CM Naidu.

Race Course by Prabhu Chawla
Usual Suspects by Swapan Dasgupta
Fifth Column by Tavleen Singh
Kautilya by Jairam Ramesh
Cyberchatter by Arun Katiyar
Flip Side by Dilip Bobb

Upping the Stakes
The PM takes charge of the disinvestment programme in an attempt to remove the political bottlenecks of the past--and reduce a ballooning fiscal deficit.

The Creative Urge
An innovative exhibition on diverse forms brings out new modes of expression among artists.

The Dream that Died
Several Indians returned home seeking a better life. They've changed their minds.

New Bird in the Sky
The launch of a vastly improved INSAT satellite in March will be the test of scientists' credibility.

Just Generous
Pollution Solution
No Nightmares Yet
Babudom's Maze
Story of His Life

Few Takers
Foreign tourists seem to be skipping India, forcing the government to step up efforts to woo them back with a series of new schemes.

Poll Toll
Charges of large-scale rigging mar the ruling People's Alliance victory in a key provincial election.

The Dreamer Arrives
A charming braggart who tumbled into the Bollywood quagmire of aborted film projects, the actor-director has shot straight into Hollywood's 'A' list of directors after Elizabeth--a fantasy he diligently worked upon to make happen.

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