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August 24, 1998

The Ugly Indian
Fifty-one years after Independence, national life revolves around a series of meaningless rituals. The nation continues to submit to corruption. Institutions are created only to be destroyed by endless politicking. The common good has long been forgotten.

Un-Presidented
K R Narayanan's decision to reschedule the Independence Day -eve broadcast draws criticism. But presidential aides say it is part of his attempts to innovate.

Trick or Treat
The Cauvery agreement gives Jayalalitha yet another excuse to bring Vajpayee's government perilously close to a downfall.

The Odd Men In
The BJP's brief fling with Muslims appears to be souring, though a few loyalists remain committed.

A Bizarre Affair
An IAS officer's wife charges a Laloo associate with rape. But the case is more complicated than it appears.

Marx Vs Monks
The West Bengal government's bid to have a say in the affairs of the Ramakrishna Mission gets nowhere.

Perilously Perched
The Maharashtra government 's desperate populist programmes drain the exchequer of precious revenue and push the state to a debt trap.

Mood of Gloom
With profits falling and sales looking sluggish, the spectre of a long-term recession looms large.

Race Course by Prabhu Chawla
Mani Talk by Mani Shankar Aiyar
Fifth Column by Tavleen Singh
Kautilya by Jairam Ramesh
Cyberchatter by Arun Katiyar
FlipSide by Dilip Bobb

A Refreshing Act
Practical, professional and committed, the actress-daughter
of Vijaya Mehta infuses vitality into English theatre.

Berlin's Tribute
Yet another foreign show marks India's 50 years.

Clipping the Trust
Mistaken Identity
Eating his Words
Open Rivalry
Demand of its Own

Who's the Killer?
The answer to the Zee TV murders could lie in the results of the forensic test.

The Big Chill
Two months after Pokhran, there is no thaw in strained ties.

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