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| THE NATION: BJP |
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THE NATION: DIPLOMACY |
| Face off |
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Envoy
on the Loose |
Murli
Manohar Joshi's attempt to use his resignation over the Ayodhya
order to capture the Hindutva high ground from L.K. Advani could
backfire.
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The controversy
around Ambassador-at-Large Bhishma Agnihotri's role deepens
as he upstages the embassy in Washington during Vajpayee's
UN visit. NRIs feel the fallout in the new duel.
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| STATES: UTTAR PRADESH |
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STATES: UTTAR PRADESH |
| Maya's Money Trail |
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The
Womb of a Plot |
The CBI's
preliminary investigation into Mayawati's assets, ordered by
the Supreme Court, seems to indicate that the money involved
could run into several crores of rupees.
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Armed with
DNA evidence, the CBI hopes to nail Amarmani Tripathi in the
murder of the poet but the former minister is optimistic his
new political masters will bail him out.
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| STATES: PUNJAB |
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MONEY: MUTUAL FUNDS
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| Reverse
March |
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Return
of Equity |
Populism scores
over reforms and fiscal prudence as the chief minister, wary
of antagonising the vote banks, fails to keep his promises and
reverses numerous revenue-saving decisions.
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As stock markets come out of a three-year-long bear phase,
equity mutual funds are once again in favour with investors.
Find out how safe they are.
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| MONEY: MUTUAL FUNDS |
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MONEY: FINANCIAL PLANNING |
| There's
Still Life in Debt |
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Life
Means Future |
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Interest rate cuts have make bank deposits
unattractive but investors looking for safety can turn to
debt funds for better return.
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These are uncertain times — with declining interest
rates, unpredictable returns and complex investment options.
ust the right time for the financial planners to step in.
Busy executives are increasingly relying on these experts
to plan their investments and meet their goals of life..
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| MONEY: HEALTH INSURANCE |
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MONEY : GUEST |
| Carry
on Doctor |
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A
Life More Predictable |
The entry
of private insurers changed the way medical insurance worked
in India. A person can now insure himself against diseases and
surgeries and policyholders no longer have to file claims or
wait for reimbursement. Here's how.
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Indians
have a splendid choice of life insurance products before them.
But before you choose a policy, make sure it meets your requirements.
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| MONEY: UPDATE |
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MONEY: UPDATE |
| Celeb
Moolah |
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Invest
Mantra |
Ever wondered
where celebrities invest their money? Listen to their closely
guarded secrets.
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Top
fund managers reveal what they think is the best way to make
money.
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| MONEY: HOME LOANS |
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ECONONY & BUSINESS: FMCG |
| Attracting
Interest |
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Road
to the Village |
Unsure whether
to take a housing loan at a fixed or gloating rate of interest?
Let your age decide which rate is more suitable for you. If
you are young, go in for a floating rate of interest. But if
you don't have too many years left before retirement, a fixed
rate is better.
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In
an innovative direct-selling strategy, some companies involve
rural voluntary groups to sell their products in farflung districts.
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| DIPLOMACY: TRADE |
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CRIME: NEPAL |
| Now
SUV Power |
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Con
Man at a Crossroads |
India's quest
for political influence in the emerging nations of eastern Europe
sees it ride piggyback on its swadeshi vehicles.
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The past catches
up with the celebrity criminal of the hippy era with his arrest
in a Kathmandu casino. But reopening the 28-year-old murder
case against him will be a tough challenge.
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| CRIME: STAINES MURDER |
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GUST COLUMN: TINA AMBANI |
| Road
to Perdition |
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The
Greys Matter |
The absence
of protests against Dara Singh's death sentence suggests that
people no longer consone his cause and methods.
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Indians must
be sensitive to the material, emotional and social needs of
the senior citizens.
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| SPORTS: CRICKET |
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SOCIETY & THE ARTS: CINEMA |
| It's
Open Season |
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Austen
Power |
Indian cricket's
toughest winter lies ahead. With Tests to play against New Zealand
and Australia, the team's success will depend on finding men
of mettle at the top and the bottom of the order.
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With Bride
and Prejudice, Gurinder Chadha takes her brand of multicultural
cool to Hollywood
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| YOUR WEEK: NEW AGE &
PERSONAL GROWTH |
Beading
for Health  |
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CURRENT ISSUE OCTOBER 06, 2003
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