India Today Magazine - March 06, 2023

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Highlights of India Today 6th March 2023 issue:-Chinese-made CCTVs across India could well be acting as the eyes and ears of Beijing. Experts raise concerns of national security, but existing laws and awareness are inadequate to deal with the threat

AFTER THE SHINDIG

No one really was surprised when the Election Commission of India on February 17 recognised the Eknath Shinde-led faction as the ‘real’ Shiv Sena and allowed it to retain the party’s original symbol—the bow and arrow.

5 mins

THE KUSHWAHA CAPER

The week after Valentine's Day came the news of a breakup in Bihar. Upendra Kushwaha, self-appointed younger brother of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, quit the primary membership of the Janata Dal (United)-which he had joined only in March 2021-to float his own Rashtriya Lok Janata Dal (RLJD) and is dropping broad hints on the possibility of joining hands with the BJP-led NDA, which Nitish had left in August 2022.

4 mins

A RUDE REALTY SHOCK

On February 4, a piece of news hit Gujarat's real estate developers like a tonne of bricks. The state government announced that it was doubling the circle rates relating to property, known as jantri rates locally, with immediate effect.

4 mins

ELECTING TO GO ELECTRIC

Indian cities may otherwise be earning notoriety on world pollution indices, but Hyderabad seems to be racing towards a cleaner future.

3 mins

A LIFE MISSION GONE WRONG

Jeemon Jacob

2 mins

AZAD FACTOR

Chandrashekhar Azad of the Bhim Army certainly understands the power of optics.

1 min

SMOKE RINGS IN SAGA RDIGHI

The impending byelection in the Sagardighi assembly seat in West Bengal's Murshidabad district on February 27 is the latest platform on which the ruling Trinamool Congress and the principal opposition party BJP are facing off, with no one losing the chance to treat it as a crystal ball through which to gaze at the 2024 general election. Subrata Saha of the TMC, whose death in December 2022 necessitated the bypoll, had won the seat with a margin of over 50,000 votes in the 2021 assembly election.

2 mins

HIGH INTENT

With a promise of investments worth Rs 33.5 lakh crore at the Global Investors Summit this month, Uttar Pradesh is poised to become an attractive destination for investors

2 mins

China's Spying Threat

Chinese-made CCTVs across india could well be acting as the eyes and ears of Beijing. Experts raise concerns of national security, but existing laws and awareness are inadequate to deal with the threat

10+ mins

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN

PM MODI AND THE BJP KNOW THAT THE CRUCIAL STATE ELECTIONS THIS YEAR WILL SET THE MOMENTUM FOR THE BIG BATTLE IN 2024. MEANWHILE, OTHER NIGGLES HAVE TO BE IRONED OUT, INCLUDING INTERNAL FACTIONAL FEUDS AND LOSSES FROM EX-ALLIES

10+ mins

WHY IT'S HOLDING STEADY

THOUGH VOLATILE, INDIAN BOURSES HAVEN’T TAKEN THE BEATING ONE ANTICIPATED IN THE WAKE OF HINDENBURG’S ADANI REVELATIONS. WHAT EXPLAINS THEIR RESILIENCE?

7 mins

OPS Vs NPS: Pension Tension

Economists may be aghast at the revolt against the new pension scheme (NPS) and the clamour for return to the old pension scheme (OPC), but for political leaders, it is a potent election issue that they are pushing for short-term gains

10 mins

WORKPLACE WELLBEING

At the first Happiness at Workplace Summit and Awards, experts and winners come up with the best ways for corporates to spread contentment in the office

3 mins

OFF THE SILVER SCREEN

A new volume looks at the Indian filmmaking world through the lens of Josef Wirsching

3 mins

A WARM COMEBACK

Veteran actress Sharmila Tagore talks about her OTT debut with Gulmohar and why the character of Kusum spoke to her

2 mins

NO HURDLE TOO HIGH

WITH HER SILVER WIN IN ASIAN INDOORS THIS MONTH, ACE ATHLETE JYOTHI YARRAJI CONTINUES TO BREAK HER OWN RECORDS

2 mins

MAN OF MANY WORLDS

In his new book, Suresh Menon takes a break from sports writing to pursue his other interests: literature, art, philosophy

2 mins

A New Set of Strings

Former tennis star Somdev Devvarman puts on his singing hat with his solo album One Three Two

2 mins

EARS TO THE GROUND

Artist duo Jiten Thukral and Sumir Tagra, who unveiled 'Arboretum' this art season, on their work, technology and what keeps them together

1 min

Chariots of Fire

The newest set of haute wheels to hit the Indian market this year

6 mins

STEERING ON ICE

Learning the nuances of driving on ice-a weekend spent gliding across the snow-glazed Tyrolean plains.

4 mins

Caravan Tripping in RAJASTHAN

Hit the road to explore the great outdoors, ensconced in the comfort of your own luxury mini house on wheels.

3 mins

The Sunshine Car

The 2023 Mercedes E53 Cabriolet is everything you would want in a sports car and then some more.

3 mins

RAISE THE BAR

SPICE TOASTS THE NEWEST BARS THAT CELEBRATE IMAGINATION, PANACHE, AND INNOVATIVE HOSPITALITY TO GIVE INDIA'S COCKTAIL CIRCUIT MORE POWER FOR THE COURSE.

5 mins

History plays Mannequin

The Sawantwadi Palace Boutique Art Hotel offers a glimpse into the rich artistic and culinary heritage of the family that has ruled the princely state for four centuries.

3 mins

EMERALD OOZE

A matchless blend of the classy Hilton pedigree and haute gastronomy puts the brand-new Amingiri on top of the Maldives lust list.

3 mins

Passion on a Plate

LUPA’s 11,000 sq. ft space is a glorious mélange of rustic outdoors and glamourous, maximalist decor.

1 min

SPORTING STYLE

The level of comfort and technology offered by the Range Rover Sport goes beyond mere good looks. This capable SUV can take on challenging terrains, while also providing a level of tranquility that few can match.

2 mins

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