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CURRENT ISSUE MARCH 31, 2003
COVER STORY: THE
IRAQ WAR
As Iraq flares
up...
Hours
before the US-led coalition forces' attack on
Baghdad began, a surreal calm had descended over
Kuwait city. A severe dust storm had forced people
to put on protective surgical masks on their faces
as fine silica dust invaded nostrils, blinded
eyes and reduced visibility to a few metres. It
lulled its 2.3 million residents into believing
that an American strike could be delayed.
Former Gujarat
Home Minister Haren Pandya's death officially
confirmed
Terror in Northeast:
Kuki militants kidnap German national in Manipur,
demand Rs 1 crore
Annan: Coalition
responsible for post-war humanitarian aid
Crucial trial:
Thailand-Japan to test world's second AIDS
vaccine
War or peace?:
Australian cops injured as anti-war protest
turns violent
War impact: China
ready to facilitate US-N. Korea talks
Seismic trouble:
Earthquake rocks Meghalaya, no loss reported
China allows foreign
airlines to use Xinjiang routes to avoid Iraq
war
US
bombs Al Qaeda camp in northern Iraq
Japan rejects
US request for closure of Iraq embassy
Prime
Minister A.B. Vajpayee’s categorical assertion in Parliament
yesterday that India wants a peaceful resolution to the Iraq
crisis and was against the US and its allies taking any unilateral
action has been welcomed by Baghdad. In an exclusive interview
to INDIA TODAY Iraq
‘pleased’ with India’s stand
The uncertainty
has ended. But the duration and course of the Iraq war can still
blight the economy.
The US strike
on Iraq is a historical turning point in the relations between
America and abitterly divided Europe. It also raises questions
about the future of the EU, UN and NATO.
COVER STORY: INSIDE BAGHDAD
COVER STORY: THE STRIKE
Death
at the Door
The
Techno Blitzkrieg
A city emptying
of hope and people lies in wait for the final assault that may
see history being destroyed — and made.
While its
victory is almost certain, US success will depend on how long
Saddam takes to fall.
COVER STORY: ESSAY
THE NATION: CONGRESS
Morality
of Missiles
Poverty
Line
In the just
war, punishment is a necessary crime and it will have the mandate
of history.
A left-swerving
party plans to harp on corruption in a final assault on the
NDA.
Leadership
Dharma The only achievement of BJP's five years in power is political
stability
OTHER STORIES
ECONOMY: INFRASTRUCTURE PACKAGE
LIVING: INDO-JAPANEES MARRIAGES
Grand
Design. Will It Work?
Knot
Uncommon
A month after
he unveiled a plan to boost the economy, doubts surface on whether
Jaswant Singh has bitten off more then he can chew.
The pilgrim
town of Bodhgaya brings more than spiritual bliss for a growing
number of Japanese women. They meet men here whom they go on
to marry.
FASHION: MODEL WARS
CONTROVERSY: FAIRNESS CREAM COMMERCIALS
Vanity
Fair
White
Lies
Fascination
for white skin sees western women storm Indian runways, make
inroads into Bollywood, spark heartbutn — and an unprecedented
colour divide.
Facing criticism
over its ads, the makers of Fair & Lovely hit the damage
control button.
SPORTS: ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP
SPORTS: ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP
This
is one team I have built on my own
Mandira
to Madonna
Sourav Ganguly
once called himself the "most hated" man in India.
Yet within three weeks. Ganguly and his boys have put an entire
army of critics on the defensive. an interview with the captain
of a new brand of Indian team.
Love her or
hate her no one could ignore her.
SPORTS: GUEST COLUMN BOB WOOLMER
Greatest
Show
Aussie skill,
Indian talent — it has been an action-packed Cup.
"I've been captain for three years and I've
grown old, lost hair and greyed. I don't think it's
a job you can do for long."
SOURAV GANGULY, Indian cricket captain
CURRENT ISSUE MARCH 31, 2003
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