June 21, 1999

The Marathon War
With the Intruders showing they can withstand sustained assaults, the army revises strategy and time frame of war.

Circling the Block
With both sides hardening their stance, the talks are unlikely to throw up an early solution.

Postcard from the Ridge
Morale through the mule mail, the battle cries of Buddhists, the search for spies and extreme courage under fire. The vignettes of a cold, hard war.

Wangchuk's War
A soft-spoken Buddhist soldier gives India one of its major footholds in the icy mountains.

Price of Austerity
A decade of cost-cutting and dilly-dallying on purchases comes back to haunt the forces.

Unease in the Valley
A spurt in the activity of militants and pro-Pakistan parties adds to the worry of another front opening up in the region

Tenure of Turbulence
Jagmohan finally pays for being a stickler for rules even as his integrity ensures he stays in the Cabinet.

Basic Flaws
The resounding victory over Pakistan does not paper over the Indian team's lack of consistency. Evidently, captain Azhar is not the only reason for India's failures. There's no one with self-belief.

Star-Crossed Rivals
With the general elections just 15 weeks away, astrologers are giving conflicting predictions of how the frontrunners will fare at the hustings. Will Vajpayee make a comeback? Or will Sonia become prime minister?

Sultan of Slapstick
David Dhawan, the No. 1 entertainer among directors now yearns for critical acclaim.

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