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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

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SIGNS OF A THAW

YOGI, AKHILESH IN BYPOLL JOUST

Medics Win First Round

FLOOD OF NEGLECT

POLL BUGLE SOUNDED

BUZZING THREAT • CITIES ACROSS INDIA HAVE REPORTED A SURGE IN MOSQUITO-BORNE DISEASES THIS MONSOON. HOW CAN THE GOVERNMENT COMBAT IT?

GLASSHOUSE

HIGH STAKES BATTLE • AS J&K VOTES FOR AN ASSEMBLY AFTER 10 YEARS, THE BJP SEEKS ELECTORAL SUPREMACY, WHILE VALLEY LEADERS FIGHT FOR THEIR IDENTITY AND AUTONOMY

MOMENT OF TRUTH • Despair has been the default setting in J&K for too long, but this assembly election brings stirrings of hope. Eight prominent politicians speak to Group Editorial Director Raj Chengappa on their many disagreements and aspirations

THE KEJRIWAL GAMEPLAN • OUT ON BAIL, THE AAP CHIEF USES HIS RESIGNATION AS A TRUMP CARD TO COUNTER CORRUPTION CHARGES IN THE POLLS AHEAD

SHINDE’S FREEBIES GAMBIT • WILL IT HELP HIM TURN AROUND THE MAHAYUTI’S DWINDLING FORTUNES?

POLL-TIME BONANZA • Major welfare schemes that chiefly target the women, the senior citizens and the youth

WOMEN’S EMPLOYMENT DECISION?

The New Gold Rush • Big corporates vie with each other for a pie of India’s burgeoning jewellery market, offering consumers authentic products and creative designs

THE GREEN POWER SHIFT • FROM FOSSIL FUELS TO SOLAR CELLS, INDIA’S ENERGY REVOLUTION IS ELECTRIFYING. BUT CAN IT SUSTAIN THE CURRENT MOMENTUM? POLICYMAKERS, INDUSTRY LEADERS AND EXPERTS SHARE THEIR VISION AND CONCERNS

AUTUMN OF OUR DISCONTENT • Fareed Zakaria’s latest book—Age of Revolutions—takes a deep look at what ails liberal democracies and offers some possible solutions

ONE TONGUE, MANY VOICES • In this book of essays, Rakhshanda Jalil shines a light on the inclusive and pluralistic nature of Urdu poetry

LANDING A PLUM PART • Ishaan Khatter makes his US debut in the Netflix thriller series The Perfect Couple

Reimagining HOLMES • Created by director Srijit Mukherji and writer Aniruddha Guha, JioCinema’s Shekhar Home is a desi take on Sherlock Holmes—with a twist

REVIVING A LOST ART • Contemporary artists reimagine the iconic 19th-century Bat-tala prints of Bengal in a new exhibition

Picture Perfect • Veteran photographer O.P. Sharma’s solo exhibition at Triveni Kala Sangam showcases his versatility

A PRINT STORY • The exhibition, Past in Perspective: Printmaking Practices in India, chronicles the journey of print in India

IN A LEAGUE OF ITS OWN • The Indian Super League (ISL) is back for an 11th edition—and an exciting season is expected

On a Wing and a Bicycle • Neha Tikam recently set the record for the fastest time by a female cyclist on the Manali-Leh highway

GOOD NEWS • Bhuvan Bam returns with a new season of Taaza Khabar on Disney+ Hotstar on September 27

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Looking for Bright Ideas • Right illumination can make or mar the look of any room, our expert panel decodes how to get it right

iSpy • Your guide to the hottest new stores and products

ROOM TO GROW • Designing your...