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CURRENT ISSUE SEPTEMBER 22, 2003
COVER STORY: MUMBAI BLASTS
The Family of Terror
The family next door that let loose death and destruction
in Mumbai confesses to its transition from a nondescript,
working class household to a terror cell. The Hanifs
herald the birth of convention defying terrorists who
are motivated by revenge, not money, and can wreak as
serious a damage.
Vajpayee's
3-day Turkey visit begins today
Maharashtra
govt accepts new formula for medical students
admission
Brain
stroke: Kanshi Ram shifted to Delhi by chartered
flight
Kasuri
plans to visit India in October
SEBI
cancels registration of 7 brokers for flouting
regulatory norms
Lahore
ODI: Pak beat Bangladesh by 42 runs, lead
series 3-0
Cancun
meet: : Jaitley says India did not yield on
any issue at WTO summit
Bihar
floods: Toll rises to 158, Army steps up relief,
rescue operations in 22 dists
Riyadh blaze: 67 inmates die, 20 hurt in Saudi
prison
Kasuri: SAARC dialogue should be resumed to
start Indo-Pak talks
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Mall Avenue, the residence of former chief minister Kalyan Singh
heading the Rashtriya Kranti Party (RKP) is buzzing with activity
these days. His supporters, not to mention bureaucrats, are
making a beeline here for coveted postings. Having played an
important role in the oust-Mayawati campaign, Kalyan Singh evidently
is in much demand now. But despite his busy schedule, he spoke
to India Today's Farzand Ahmed. Excerpts: INTERVIEW
KALYAN SINGH
Farce
Continued Vajpayee falls to coalition pressure and makes a ridiculous
reshuffle.
OTHER STORIES
THE NATION: SANGH PARIVAR
STATES: UTTAR PRADESH
Temple Temptation
Here
to Stay
The
BJP's failed alliance with Mayawati spurs the RSS to stir the
Ayodhya pot. Armed with the ASI report, the VHP is set to launch
a public agitation.
It is a new,
mellowed Mulayam who won the trust vote in the Assembly. The
exigencies of coalition politics has changed the hardcore
Lohiaite.
STATES: RAJASTHAN
BUSINESS: PENNY STOCKS
Long Arm of the Law
Inflated
Hopes
The state's
judiciary has become increasingly proactive, pulling up the
state Government on all matters of public interest.
As bulls run
amuck on the stock markets, shares of many obscure companies
have also shot up, raising fears that the small investor may
end up losing his shirt
ECONOMY: PENSION REFORMS
ECONOMY: WTO CONFERENCE
Cushioned
Future
Cancun
Cocktail
The new pension
policy is being cheered but given its sensitivity the Government
and the industry will need to tread cautiously.
The designer resort had all that a tourist wants: bars, beaches,
malls and anti-globalisation protestors.
DIPLOMACY: INDO-ISRAELI TIES
LIVING: ONLINE LOTTERIES
Star
on the Ascent
Ticket
to Success
Ariel Sharon's visit pulls the relationship
between the two countries out of the shadows, even as it causes
perturbation in the region.
As more people strike gold with e-loteries, more players
enter the multi-crore business.
SCIENCE: ACADEMIA-INDUSTRY
TIES
SOCIETY AND TRENDS: LOUNGE
BARS
Striking
Rich
Chill
out Niches
Many academics
are saying goodbye to old ideas. This is the age of the new
professor who pursues commercial interests. It all makes for
relevant science.
With
their relaxed ambience, cool elegane and soft music, the lounge
bars are wooing the urban crowd away from night clubs and restaurants.
CINEMA: MOHANLAL
OFFTRACK: DELHI
All
Eyes on Lal
New
Sabbath
The 43-years-old
actor, with two national awards in hand, is celebrating the
silver jubilee of an accomplished film life.
Delhi's
Jewish community may soon have a woman as the rabbi.
"There is no need to go to the World Bank every
day and ask for loans. There are tonnes of money in
the country." H.D. Deve Gowda, former Prime Minister
REGULARS
BOOKS Lord of Whims
BOOKS Road Sense
With
a blend of sorcery, sex and special insights,
the new Ramayana is ready.
CURRENT ISSUE SEPTEMBER 22, 2003
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