May 24, 1999

The Carnival Begins
England -- the home of cricket --regards the game's biggest event with typical dourness.In contrast, the subcontinent has gone into a frenzy as the fortunes of the contenders are passionately discussed in millions of homes, on TV, in print, and even in company boardrooms.                             
The Buts Remain
The Supreme Court verdict may not be the last word on the Rajiv Gandhi case as fresh conspiracy theories are spawned.

Welcome Aboard
Sonia is inviting deserters from other parties because she doesn't want the Congress to be encumbered with  too many coalition partners.

Nowhere Men
With the Congress going along with the AIADMK, the TMC has been left high and dry.

Politics of Rape
On the eve of elections the ruling LDF and the Congress slug it out over the rape of a minor girl in Suryanelli.

The Party's Over
It was a clash of two worlds that shattered the revelry at the Tamarind Court. Its aftershocks are still being felt in the circles that chased the good times.

Bollywood Bounty
As the World Cup and the coming election threaten to hijack viewers, the industry gears for battle with an array of films.

Retreat of the Recession
Having swung back and forth into recession for three years, corporate India has reasons to be sanguine. But a roaring recovery is still far off.

Missing Links
Though the main accused Manu Sharma has confessed to the crime, the police case against him has too many holes to stand in court.

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