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CURRENT ISSUE JUNE 23, 2003
COVER STORY: HORROR
MOVIES
Return
of the Horror Show
An
apple with a life of its own, a ghost who wants to mate
with Tabu, a labourer who discovers the source of Ravana's
power, and a tiger in pursuit of an infant. With Bhoot
packing in audiences, Bollywood has rediscovered horror
with 10 films lined up for release this year.
Mumbai
hijack drama- Constable Namdeo dismissed from
CISF
India
blocks Pak bid to become member of Asean Regional
Forum
Uttaranchal
minister H.S. Rawat resigns over alleged links
with unwed mother
Pre-monsoon
rains cool temperatures in north India
As
divorces became commom, a need was once felt to put a legal
lock on the exit door. But not any more, writes India Today's
Sumit Mitra. UNTYING
THE KNOT
Iraq
Calling India too has a stake in post-war. So send the troops.
OTHER STORIES
OFFTRACK: SAURASHTRA, GUJARAT
STATES: CHHATTISGARH
Native Drive
Smelling Blood
Rural ingenuity
comes up with a vehicle best suited to the region.
The campaign
to oust Ajit Jogi gains ground in the shadow of Jaggi's murder.
STATES: UTTAR PRADESH
STATES: JAMMU & KASHMIR
Expensive
Entreaties
Summer
Song
Mayawati goes
on a five-nation tour to invite foreign investment, but investors
are not biting the bait.
A significant
rise in tourists travelling to the Valley lifts hopes and spirits
in the militancy ravaged region. Sustaining the momentum will
reaquire political will.
ECONOMY: SUBSIDY
Business: Scooter
No
Control
Honda
Rides High
The year 2002-3
saw the highest rise in subsidies ever. And 2003-4 likely to
be worse.
After its
joint venture success in motorcycles, Honda emerges as the country's
largest scooter seller.
DIPLOMACY: ADVANI'S US VISIT
THE WORLD: CALL CENTRES
Miles
of Smiles
Don't
Lose Sleep
Advani makes
an impact by leveraging the American request for Indian troops
to Iraq and squeezing the US to put more pressure on Pakistan.
Several US
states are ready with legislations to stop outsourcing of jobs
But there are good enought reasons why Indian IT-enabled services
need not worry.
RELIGION: KUMBH MELA
LIFESTYLE: RELAXATION TECHNIQUES
For
God's Sake
Stress
Supermarket
Festival fever
grips Nashik as it prepares for its mammoth 12-yearly show.
Stress management
therapies multiply and turn into a booming industry. But amid
this plethora of techniques and magic remedies, what is it that
really works?
FASHION: INDIA IN VOGUE
SPORTS: HOCKEY
Global
Designs
Turning
Around
With the ethinic
influence reigning on runways from Milan to New York, India
seems determined to not be seen as just a resource point and
home-grown designers strive to gain a foothold on the international
fashion map.
It is time
to say a prayer for Indian hockey and hope that the gains from
victories over Australia and Pakistan are not squandered with
a year to go for the Olympic Games
MEDIA: SANDESH
Package
Deal
The legendary
children's magazine goes in for a new look to revive its old
glory.
"Vajpayee has gambled for peace and provided
political space for resolving differences, without foregoing
the concerns for security"
GEORGE W. BUSH, US Presidenti
REGULARS
BOOKS
BOOKS
The
Spycatcher
A
Summer in Books
India's
Robert Ludlum has arrived
Join
the last man in a genetic wasteland. Meet
Virginia Woolf on a historical trip. Spend
a night in a hippie commune. Or abandon yourself
with Rumi. INDA TODAY invites you to turn
the pages to cool alternatives.
CURRENT ISSUE JUNE 23, 2003
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