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.

FROM THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

India Today

FALLOUT OF A STATUE’S FALL

A REALITY CHECK FOR GDP

SEPARATISTS IN THE FRAY

ALL EYES ON SEMINARIES

RACE FOR THE DA LIT VOTE

BARBER’S CUT

THE SAFFRON CHURN • HOW THE BJP AND THE SANGH PARIVAR ARE TRYING TO REINVENT THEMSELVES AFTER THE SUBPAR PERFORMANCE IN THE LOK SABHA ELECTION

RSS VS BJP: THE FAMILY FEUD

STATE BATTLES

THE GREAT SUBMARINE HUNT IS ON • INDIA’S BIG SUBMARINE ACQUISITION PROGRAMME, PROJECT 75 (I), IS ROLLING FORWARD AT FULL STEAM. WITH AN EXPANDING CHINESE SUBMARINE FLEET EXTENDING ITS REACH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN, IT MUST MOVE FASTER STILL

SILENT, UNSEEN GUARDIANS OF THE SEAS • A comparative look at the submarine capabilities of India, China and Pakistan

PINARAYI FACES THE HEAT • AN MLA’S EXPLOSIVE ALLEGATIONS EXPOSE THE DARK UNDERBELLY OF KERALA’S POLICE FORCE, DRAGGING EVEN THE CMO UNDER A CLOUD OF SUSPICION

HAS SAFETY AT THE WORKPLACE BECOME A BIG FACTOR IN WOMEN’S EMPLOYMENT DECISION?

THE DESI TOY BOOM • A POLICY PUSH HELPS INDIA’S TOY SECTOR PICK UP, BUT LACK OF PRECISION ENGINEERING AND HIGH CAPITAL INVESTMENT HAMPER ITS FULL POTENTIAL

SNARING THE DIGITAL DACOITS • Rapidly becoming the new hub of online fraud in the country, a concerted crackdown by the state and the police has helped Rajasthan’s Deeg district bring down the menace drastically within six months

OPERATION ANTI VIRUS

THE NEW WEAPON AGAINST TB • With India running against time to eliminate tuberculosis by 2025, a new drug regimen offers hope. But persistent shortages of even basic medications threaten to derail progress and fuel drug resistance

TB TREATMENT AND CHALLENGES • A silent invader spread through the air, TB is caused by a tenacious bacterium that primarily targets the lungs. It typically causes persistent cough, fever, night sweats and weight loss. But if left untreated, it can lead to serious complications such as lung damage, meningitis or infection of other organs

Subterranean Wonder • A museum worthy of the World Heritage stature of Humayun’s Tomb is finally open at the site

CAPITAL DRAMA • The fifth edition of the Delhi Theatre Festival promises a galaxy of star performers

Life and Times of the SUPERSTAR

CINEMA Coming of Age • With Stree 2 and Vedaa—both of which released on Independence Day—Abhishek Banerjee is finally getting the meaty roles he feels he deserves

REBEL Without A PAUSE • SAFFRONART IS HOSTING A MAJOR AUCTION OF F.N. SOUZA’S ART IN DELHI ON SEPTEMBER 14

Paint in Memory • INDIAN-AMERICAN ARTIST JOYA MUKERJEE LOGUE’S DEBUT SHOW IN INDIA AT DELHI’S VADEHRA ART GALLERY IS A MEDITATION ON A LIFE LIVED BETWEEN TWO CULTURES

STEPPING INTO THE SPOTLIGHT • Ananya Panday plays an heiress-turned-hustler in Prime Video’s comedy-drama series, Call Me Bae

Letter from the Editor-In-Chief

CUTTING EDGE STYLE

SMART LUXE • AI is revolutionising luxury gadgets, from smartphones and TVs to Laptops, and Smartwatches.

DRESSED TO THRILL • Top three dress watches of 2024

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