Welcome to India Today, April 19, 1999

India Today, April 19, 1999
April 19, 1999

The Last Laugh
The Atal Bihari Vajpayee government's troubles with the AIADMK herald another phase of political uncertainty. And even if an alternative takes shape at the Centre, it is bound to be a lose-lose situation for everyone.

Under Suspicion
The tables are turned on the former ED chief as allegations of corruption are heaped upon him.

Lesson on Power Play
The Digvijay-Mahavir feud reaches a flashpoint with the chief minister divesting the governor of his powers as chancellor of state universities.

Another Killjoy Capital
Abductions, extortions, violence... Calcuttans are slowly waking up to the cruel fact that their city is going the Delhi and Mumbai way.

For the Time Being
A Lukewarm central response and an aggressive Kalyan discourage dissidents.

Race Course by Prabhu Chawla
Usual Suspects by Swapan Dasgupta
Fifth Column by Tavleen Singh
Kautilya by Jairam Ramesh
On the Ball by Kapil Dev
Pavilion End by Anshuman Gaekwad
CyberChatter by Arun Katiyar
Flip Side by Dilip Bobb

Pure and Practical
Among the most modern of the world's great religions Sikkism's strength has been its open-ended and flexible character.The Khalsa, once a warrior creed, today stands for energy, enterprise and an evocative celebration of life.

Songs that Colour Sings
The master of colour brings to the capital a major exhibition of his oils inspired by Sufi poetry and pahadi folk songs.

Cricketing Mileage
Back-breaking PR
Fool's Paradise
Miles to go...
Derailed Guest

Flawed Talent
The current Indian team maybe more gifted than the one that won the World Cup 16 years ago but it could still take a few tips from the gritty heroes of 83'.

The Sales Pitch
Top companies think nothing of spending crores to get maximum mileage from the tournament fever.

The Last Dance
With Ranatunga ageing and senior players out of form, it will take double the effort for Sri Lanka to win this time.

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