India Today Magazine - May 27, 2024

In this issue

Highlights of India Today 27th May 2024 issue: 

With a possible consoludation of the Muslim vote, a deep dive into what drives the electoral decision-making of the community, and what issues matter to them. Also in the issue are the release of Arvind Kejriwal, election vignettes from across the country, a new home for MF Hussain and Bond's 90th birthday.

THE BOOSTER DOSE

Kejriwal’s release from jail has given a fillip to the AAP’s campaign in Delhi and Punjab. Even the INDIA bloc hopes to benefit from the return of this popular Opposition leader

7 mins

BJP's Go-to Man in Bengal

Suvendu Adhikari, the most popular Opposition leader, is rallying resources to defeat the TMC and carry the momentum into 2026

3 mins

SELLING THE AMERICAN DREAM

That the common Punjabi’s aspirations often involve the idea of flying abroad to greener pastures is no secret. So it makes eminent sense to have a former ambassador to the US in the race from Amritsar... it’s like holding out the idea of having an emigration counsellor as your MP! Taranjit Sandhu, the BJP candidate, is not disappointing either.

1 min

The Omelette That Wasn't

In the final days of the campaign, the Congress in Telangana showcased a jumbo egg-shaped delight at several rallies.

1 min

BREAK TIME

During the ‘silence period’ between a high-octane campaign and voting, star campaigners in Telangana went off politics—well, almost.

1 min

Flower Power

It’s more usual to find thorny barbs being exchanged in West Bengal. And you can’t fault Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury if he’s always expecting a vitriolic word or two being hurled his way.

1 min

The New Star Pracharak (SP)

The Yadav family of the Samajwadi Party (SP) has a new star campaigner: Akhilesh’s daughter Aditi.

1 min

CAPITAL OF CUTTACK, ANYONE?

Since when did districts start having capitals? A comment made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a poll rally in Odisha’s Kandhamal on May 11 has sparked this non-question, whose non-answer is the same as what you get when you multiply zero by infinity.

1 min

GAPPI VERSUS PAPPI

Channi, Pappi, Rinku, Tinu, Bittu, Babbu, Bobby— cutting across party lines, regions and caste segments, catchy aliases are in the Lok Sabha fray from Punjab.

2 mins

"I'll protect the Constitution with my life"

As election fever peaks in the country, PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI took time out from his hectic campaign schedule to speak to India Today Group TV news anchors RAHUL KANWAL, SUDHIR CHAUDHARY, ANJANA OM KASHYAP and SWETA SINGH.

8 mins

THE MUSLIM FACTOR

FRAGMENTED IN THE PAST, THE COMMUNITY’S VOTE SEEMS TO BE CONSOLIDATING IN THIS GENERAL

10+ mins

SOREN BANKS ON SYMPATHY

THE RULING COMBINE IS HOPING THE FORMER CWM’S ARREST TRIGGERS A TRIBAL BACKLASH AGAINST THE BJP, WHICH IN TURN IS TRYING TO PAINT THE ED ACTION AS EVIDENCE OF THEIR CORRUPTION

7 mins

KALPANA SOREN RISES TO THE OCCASION

Following her husband's arrest, she has become the public face of the party

1 min

RACE FOR THE MAXIMUM CITY

IN INDIA'S FINANCIAL CAPITAL, A HIGH-STAKES ELECTORAL BATTLE BREWS AS MAHARASHTRA'S RULING MAHAYUTI AND ITS OPPONENT MVA VIE FOR SUPREMACY

8 mins

"THE BJP WILL SOON BE THE OPPOSITION PARTY"

Despite receiving overtures, Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader Aaditya Thackeray rules out any future alliance with the BJP. In a candid chat with Dhaval S. Kulkarni, Thackeray also talks about PM Modi, Hindutva, the TINA factor and Sena defectors asking to return. Edited excerpts

2 mins

Return of the Husain Saga

The late M.F. Husain returns to Venice in Biennale season with an exhibition of paintings and a high-tech immersive video experience that animates his legacy

7 mins

PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST & POET

ANINDYO ROY’S THE VICEROY’S ARTIST IS A FICTIONALISED ACCOUNT OF EDWARD LEAR’S TRAVELS IN INDIA

2 mins

The Reluctant Art Critic

Advertising executive, art critic and possible catalyst of the modern Indian art movement, Rudolf von Leyden was an intriguing figure in pre-Independence Bombay

2 mins

ARTS AND THE MAN

In his centenary year, F.N. Souza: The Archetypal Artist tries to make sense of the recurring themes in the artist’s work

2 mins

"DESIGN IS A COLLABORATIVE PROCESS"

Mapping the design journey of one of the country’s most prolific architects, Zafar Choudhary

3 mins

FOR COOL CUSTOMERS

BUREAU REPORT

1 min

Harnessing Happy Hues

Colour can be chic, colour can add character, and that’s exactly what this new collaboration does

1 min

LIGHT ARTED

Here's how stellar illumination changed the way people view the architectural and engineering heritage of Thames bridges

3 mins

BIGGER IS BETTER

Looking for that je ne sais quoi, a little something called flair? Placing that extra element, additional design piece and bespoke, craft story can do the trick. Here’s how.

2 mins

MAXIMUM GAIN

Equal parts of vivid colours, whimsical prints and trendy textures come together as a cohesive and beautiful whole in this celebrity interior designer’s creations

2 mins

Deconstructing the look

Here’s how a maximalist’s discerning eye knows exactly when, where and how to add pieces to upgrade your decor and design

1 min

Indulge in Excess With...

Three industry insiders, who show us why the more is more’ aesthetic adds glitz, glitter and glamour indoors

2 mins

Vernacular Wise

Forget international brands and design, the beauty and simplicity of local materials and ancient techniques is gaining momentum

1 min

Standout Spaces

Want dramatic interiors but don’t know how? This home in Mumbai becomes a lesson in learning the nuances of adding magic inside.

1 min

Refresh and Revive

That old table, those cabinets or even the console can be given a new lease of life, one that is tailor-made to the latest trends

2 mins

TECH MEETS TEXTURE

Smart fabrics and intelligent textiles are changing the way we view home furnishings

1 min

A Marvelous Melange

From stylish living quarters to multipurpose adaptive space, this home in Mumbai turns every nook into a showstopper

3 mins

S'more to Think Of

Called Marshmallow, this penthouse in Gurgaon with soft curves and plush aesthetics stays true to its name

2 mins

Lady of the Light

This artist has transformed the humble bulb into a thing of beauty

1 min

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