What Was 2003 Like in India?

India and Pakistan stepped back from the brink and resumed cricket — the Friendship Series, played in Pakistan for the first time in fourteen years, was watched by hundreds of millions.

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Life in India in 2003

Prime Minister

Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Petrol (per litre)

₹19.50/L

Loaf of Bread

₹4.70

Average House

₹4,80,000

Weekly Wage

₹490

Top Bollywood Film

Kal Ho Naa Ho

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