India Today

India Today is the leading news magazine and most widely read publication in India. The magazine’s leadership is unquestioned, so much so that India Today is what Indian journalism is judged by, for its integrity and ability to bring unbiased and incisive perspective to arguably the most dynamic, yet perplexing, region in the world. Breaking news and shaping opinion, it is now a household name and the flagship brand of India’s leading multidimensional media group. Additionally, the weekly brings with it a range supplements like Women, Home, Aspire, Spice and Simply which focus on style, health, education, fashion, etc. and Indian cities.

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India Today

THE CRIMINAL BLUNDERS • HOW THE HOSPITAL, THE ADMINISTRATION AND THE STATE GOVERNMENT BUNGLED AT EVERY STEP

Murder passed off as suicide

The suspect who has the run of RG Kar

A GORY TIMELINE • A GRAPHIC RECREATION OF THE CRIME AND THE UNFORTUNATE SERIES OF EVENTS THAT FOLLOWED IN THE NEXT 10 DAYS

Principal resigns, is made principal elsewhere

The renovation and the ransacking

State of apathy

Fact vs social media fiction

MODI HOLDS STEADY, RAHUL EMERGES • The 2024 general election results were no aberration, as our MOTN poll reflects a desire for continuity of Narendra Modi’s rule but with caveats, even as Rahul consolidates his gains

HOW THE PUBLIC MOOD HAS CHANGED • Seat and vote share projections in the past MOTN polls

Methodology

WORRYING SIGNALS • The economy continues to be a concern for the Modi government. Fewer jobs, lower incomes and high prices have taken the sheen off what has been a striking growth rate

INDEPENDENCE DAY SPECIAL

RAHUL RECAST • The Congress scion’s performance as Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and outside it has won him new admirers, but the Opposition needs to do much more if it has to take the fight to the BJP

YOGI KEEPS THE CROWN • UP’s Yogi Adityanath continues his dream run as the country’s favourite chief minister but his numbers are dropping

A STEADY HAND • Most agree that ties with neighbours are improving, but rising Pakistan-sponsored terrorism causes concern

AN APPETITE FOR REFORM • The Indian public seems more amenable to socio-political reform, but with caution. Encouragingly, a majority of the respondents say they feel free to express their opinions

TIME TO GO HOME AND PLAY • Most employees prefer their homes for work, with younger ones needing more leisure time. Paternity and menstrual leaves are also deemed essential for work-life balance

SOME NEW SHOTS • World Cup winning heroes take over cricket, as Neeraj and Sindhu hold on to their No. 1 crowns. But Manu, Vinesh and Lakshya are new favourites

THE BACHCHAN SUPREMACY • Amitabh Bachchan reclaims his throne, and only seems to be going stronger. His Kalki 2898 AD co-star Deepika Padukone is the No. 1 actress, yet again

CROONING GLORY • Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal continue to reign supreme with multiple chartbusters

Your Career Goldmine • Search for Colleges, Courses, Exams, Jobs in Demand & more

GOOD BOY, BAD BOY • ALI FAZAL, THE ACTOR AND NEWLY-MINTED FATHER, ON MIRZAPUR, THE CHARACTERS HE LIKES TO PLAY, AND THE BAD BOY IMAGE HE IS TRYING TO SHAKE OFF

Famous For Being Famous • BELIEVE IT OR NOT, SOCIAL MEDIA STAR UORFI JAVED THINKS SHE’S NOT WELL KNOWN ENOUGH. FOLLOW KAR LO YAAR, AMAZON PRIME VIDEO’S REALITY SERIES CENTRED AROUND HER LIFE, COULD REDRESS THAT

Tale of Two Artists • Twin solo exhibitions at KNMA, Delhi, showcase the interesting parallels between the works of Amitava and Mohan Samant

Common Thread • A new exhibition at Mumbai’s 47-A showcases unique tales by 11 women textile...