Man Of The Year:
The Common Man

This year has been particularly harsh. Recession in the economy, soaring prices, unseasonal rains, political instability and an indifferent level of governance combined to put that extra strain on the common man’s back which could have broken the proverbial camel’s back. But he has fought back; demonstrated beyond doubt that when it comes to resilience and sending the right message at the right time, there’s no one quite like him.

• Snapshots '98 (The year in pictures)

• Here comes trouble! Laugh lines by Amrita Dhingra
• Let children sing the song of "freedom," by Indu Maitra
• Memories of my days in Saigon, by G.K. Sharma
• Projects get short shrift. Fauji beat by Pritam Bhullar

• Interview: "Classical arts have maintianed our identity abroad" say Raja and Radha Reddy
• Your option: It pays to be honest, by Taru Bahl