Introduction: India briefing : takeoff at last? / Alyssa Ayres and Philip K. Oldenburg -- Politics : the BJP falls from power / Niraja Gopal Jayal -- Indian economy : new pathways to growth and development / Isher Judge Ahluwalia -- India's international relations : the search for stability, space, and strength / Amitabh Mattoo -- The cultural background of Hindutva / Richard H. Davis -- Work and wealth / Renana Jhabvala -- The business of Bollywood / Manjeet Kripalani -- Downloading India : a guide to online resources / Mary Rader -- Chronology / Irawati Parnerkar