Latest issue SEP 11, 2009

COVER STORY: SONIA GANDHI: The Power of Enigma

Crowned the World's 13th most powerful women, Sonia Gandhi is a study in the power of enigma. She has been constantly underestimated by her rivals and political pundits and she has surprised them each time. A person given to understatement, she has also been a bit of a mystery. So, what does Sonia Gandhi actually do? What is her role in the government? In fact, what makes her tick? A special feature by Vir Sanghvi
Also in this issue: The World’s Most Powerful Women

'We Need to Win our Reputation Back'

An upclose interview with Deven Sharma, the global president of the world’s oldest credit rating agency, Standard & Poor's. Sharma reveals how poor rating practices have destroyed the rating industry’s reputation and what he is doing to undo the damage.

Not Without Merit

A group of civil servants start lobbying for merit-based appointments in the Indian Administrative Service, rather than seniority-based promotions. A long haul, but the small beginning has already brought some change.

C-Suite in the Sky

After a lull imposed by the economic recession, the business jet market is again seeing demand. A guide to the best planes to take you places.

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