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COVER STORY: RATAN TATA

Ratan Tata

From Rs 10,627 crore in 1991, the Tata Group today is a Rs 49,456-crore conglomerate. It owes its turnaround to a man whose vision changed the loosely-knit unit into a cohesive entity: Ratan Tata. Since he took charge, the Tata Group has grown fourfold. With a turnover of Rs 49,456 crore, it now employs 2.18 lakh people and accounts for 2.4 per cent of the GDP.


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The VHP's grand foray into Tamil Nadu begins with more just rhetoric. The huge following it has already managed to build up shows that it is well on its way to striking deeper roots, writes India Today's Arun Ram. SOUTHERN SAFFRON

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Spy Mission			Party Poopers
Over 14 months, the Paksitan High Commission's staff strength has come down from 110 to 46. Indian counter-terrorism bodies still aren't satisfied.			As elections approach, the Congress and the BJP find themselves grappling with the same problems—rebel candidates and inner party squabbles.
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As the crime rate in Bihar's badlands goes up, NDA declares war against the Laloo-Rabri regime.			The second meeting of the BITE—India Today Group's think tank on economic issues.



LETTERS			EDITORIAL
From The Editor In Chief To The Editor			The Enemy Within The VHP rhetoric can only divide the nation and weaken the BJP

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CRIME: GODHRA			NEIGHBOURS: PAKISTAN
Terror's Mask			Hostile Mentor
The massacre probe gets a boost with the arrest of an influential Tableegh leader and the unravelling of his hawala network.			A tide of anti-Americanism caused by tough US immigration controls against Pakistanis threatens President Musharraf with an Islamist backlash.
OFFTRACK: BHUBANESWAR, ORISSA			ICC CRICKET: WORLD CUP
Soul Curry			Cricket in Chaos
Temples are the answer to those hungering for supper and solace.			The World Cup began with dictators, substance-abusers, suspected racists and a dithering England while India's batting looked like it was on vacation.
GUEST COLUMN: BOB WOLMER			LIVING: TUSKER MENACE
Flying Start			Trunk Call
Excellent World Cup pitches promise lots of high-scoring games.			Untrained mahouts and overwork are behind the series of deaths caused by elephants on the rampage.
CINEMA: CORPORATISATION OF BOLLYWOOD
Show Business
Films become brands as corporates — from staid publishing companies to clothing retailers — swamp the Mumbai film industry with new money and newer ways of filmmaking.

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"Had I continued for two more months as the prime minister, I would have solved the Ram temple issue once and for all" Chandra Shekhar, former prime minister

REGULARS

BOOKS Dissenting Motif			BOOKS Ram Unbound

When religion shatters the calm.			Ram Jethmalani bares it all—from Morarji's celibacy to Syrian dancing girl.

METRO TODAY


EYECATCHERS
Liplock Lass, Himbo in a Limbo, Sidelined Item, Kareena's Call

NRI DIARY


As land hassles stem the flow of NRI investment in Punjab, the Government takes steps to ease the legal woes of expatriates.			Splash Hit The Home Conning Entertainment Fusion Fiesta In the News Travel