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

WITH FRIENDS LIKE THESE…

RESTLESS IN RAJOURI

SLIP-UP IN THE DESERT CHILL

SUSPENSION OF DISBELIEF

FREEZING WIND FROM MALE

The French Consolidation

THE CHALLENGES AHEAD FOR HASINA

A SHIV SENA IN THE MIRROR

THE DEALBREAKERS

Troubling Epithet

Tech Rescue

Relocation Challenge

C.V. Versus the V-Cs

Building a Smarter, Sustainable Future: Next-Gen Research

THE PREMIUM PHENOMENON • RISING INCOMES ARE PUSHING MIDDLE-CLASS INDIANS TO CHOOSE FANCIER, PRICIER PRODUCTS ACROSS SECTORS TO REALISE THEIR ASPIRATIONS FOR A BETTER LIFESTYLE

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THAT PREMIUM FEELING • A SENSE OF FINANCIAL SECURITY AND RISING INCOMES ARE SPURRING INDIANS TOWARDS FEATURE-RICH PRODUCTS

CONSUMER DURABLES

SMARTPHONES

HOMES

Travel

SLOW LANE TO THE SCRAPYARD • The government’s ambitious vehicle scrapping policy runs aground as states are tardy in implementation, private players hesitant and owners reluctant to part with old vehicles

AIMS OF THE POLICY • What the Voluntary Vehicle Fleet Modernisation Programme hopes to achieve

CARROT AND STICK

HOW A TESTING FACILITY WORKS • The automated testing stations use advanced sensors, mechanical equipment and software to evaluate a vehicle's condition

Frequently Asked Questions

CAPITALISING ON SIBLING RIVALRY • JAGAN FACES A CHALLENGER IN SISTER SHARMILA, WHO HAS NOW JOINED THE CONGRESS TO LAY A COMPETING CLAIM TO THE LEGACY OF THEIR FATHER, THE LATE YSR

SWEEPING CHANGES • Andhra’s bifurcation had a direct bearing on Congress fortunes after 2014. Jagan’s loss that year after polling near-same numbers was also striking

ON THE FAST TRACK, FINALLY • With 100 per cent of the land acquisition done, India is all set to welcome its maiden bullet train, connecting Ahmedabad and Mumbai, and change the economic landscape along the entire stretch

PROGRESS REPORT • With commercial operations scheduled to begin in 2027, here’s how the work is progressing so far

HIGH-SPEED TRAVEL

EXTENDING THE NETWORK

AN EPIC OEUVRE • Mujib, Shyam Benegal’s last film, was monumental in scale—but the 89-year-young director is already embarking on new projects

FATHERS AND SONS • Kunal Sen paints an intimate portrait of his father, film director Mrinal Sen, in Bondhu

Soup OPERA • Netflix’s Killer Soup is a black comedy crime thriller series that pairs Konkona Sensharma and Manoj Bajpayee for the first time

WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD • The Open Planet initiative has made priceless footage of environmental stories—starting with ones from India—available to anyone for free

The Art of Translation • Prof P. Lal’s ambitious English verse translation of the Mahabharata is now complete, with the last volume published by Writers Workshop

WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS • The 17th-century miniatures by Allah Baksh in the Mewari Mahabharata bring the great epic to life

Lessons from the Past • EYE-OPENING BOOKS ON INDIAN TRADITIONS

Treasures of Antiquity •...