India Today Magazine - December 23, 2024

In this issue

Highlights of India Today 23rd December 2024 issue:

Hasina’s ouster, the attacks against Hindus and the rising radicalism engulfing Bangladesh are of huge concern to India. We bring you an on-ground report from Dhaka and Chattogram. Also in the issue, a exploration of whether the RSS chief's call for larger families holds water, the quick commerce boom, Gujarati cinema's urban awakening and a Q&A with composer Amit Trivedi.

ERRING ON THE SIDE OF CAUTION

DEMAND BEING THE MISSING FACTOR, POLICY SUPPORT MUST CONTINUE TO BOOST CAPEX

4 mins

A BOLD RESTART

BUOYED BY A RESOUNDING ELECTORAL VICTORY, SOREN IS ACUTELY AWARE OF THE WEIGHT OF PUBLIC TRUST

3 mins

Running Tussle Over Galta

Two Vaishnavite sects claiming ownership over a venerated temple and math (monastery), a beleaguered mahant (head priest), decades-long litigation and charges of mismanagement of temple property - Rajasthan's famous Galta Peeth temple is caught in a vicious temporal tangle.

2 mins

SAI SPREADS HIS WINGS

CM VISHNU DEO SAI HAS TAKEN A FIRM GRIP OF THE POLITICAL REINS. NOW HE HAS TO FOCUS ON ECONOMIC GROWTH

3 mins

BANGLADESH - RISING RADICALISM

THE GROWING ISLAMIST INFLUENCE RAISES CONCERN IN INDIA EVEN AS THE PERSECUTION OF HINDUS CONTINUES

10+ mins

THE 3-CHILD QUESTION

The RSS chief's concern over a demographic decline have turned the family planning conversation on its head. Do the proponents of larger families have a case to build on?

6 mins

REGAINING MOMENTUM

CHIEF MINISTER SIDDARAMAIAH CAPITALISES ON THE CONGRESS'S BYPOLL SUCCESS TO TACKLE POLITICAL CHALLENGES AND REBUILD PUBLIC TRUST. NOW, HE NEEDS TO EXECUTE HIS AMBITIOUS DEVELOPMENT PLANS

8 mins

RISE OF THE QUICK BRIGADE

With its ability to deliver almost everything instantly, quick commerce is rapidly transforming India's retail landscape. As corporate giants like Reliance Jio, Flipkart and Amazon enter the space, fierce competition will ensure that the customer will be king

8 mins

Perils of Being a LAZY DOG

PAMPERED PET DOGS ARE ACQUIRING THE SAME LIFESTYLE DISEASES AS THEIR HUMAN PARENTS AND GETTING THE SAME MEDICAL CARE, FEEDING A WHOLE INDUSTRY AROUND SUPER-SPECIALISED PET SURGERIES AND TREATMENTS

5 mins

An Urban Awakening

Gujarati cinema is winning audiences and acclaim as it shifts from rural narratives to stories and settings around lives in the city. But limited resources and divided audiences pose a challenge

5 mins

BEHIND THE VEIL

Ila Arun, who has just published her autobiography, is not ready to bring the curtain down on her storied career as an actor and singer

3 mins

STILL SINGING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS

Padma Bhushan Usha Uthup reminisces about her life in music

1 min

The Fire WITHIN

A versatile actor, Divyenndu finally gets to play a law enforcement officer in Amazon Prime's Agni

2 mins

IT'S STORY TIME

Filmmaker Suruchi Sharma, known for her deep-dive documentaries on folk culture, returns to fiction

2 mins

A Tale of Two Cities

West Bengal finally has a biennale of its own, currently being held in Santiniketan and Kolkata

2 mins

FORT FESTIVAL

The upcoming Jaigarh Heritage Festival promises to be a celebration of all things Jaipur

2 mins

Family History

While Vagabond Princess mines history for insights into the fascinating life of Babur's daughter, Gulbadan Begum, Babur: The Chessboard King attempts to rewrite it

3 mins

THE CLOSING OF THE INDIAN MIND

The Identity Project by Rahul Bhatia is an incisive work of reportage

2 mins

United in Music

National Award-winning composer AMIT TRIVEDI on his latest non-film, genre-agnostic album Azaad Collab, which features 22 artists

1 min

Grandeur gets a New Address

Asian Paints opens Beautiful Homes Studio in Surat that's all about luxe and smart designs

1 min

iSpy

Your guide to the hottest new stores and products

1 min

WOOD YOU?

Known for its unique wooden beauties, the design of this new store in Bangalore is just as captivating as its wares

1 min

YULE LOVE IT TOO

Dressed for Christmas, while retaining its earthy charm, this home in Mumbai is a lesson in how to style your interiors for the festivities ahead

2 mins

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Looking for Christmas inspiration? Here are plenty of ideas to steal and products to make it come to life.

1 min

DECK THE HALLS

With this festive array of accessories, cushions and X'mas-themed decoratives

1 min

STEP INTO STYLE

This winter, international collaborations are lending the Indian carpet industry a unique look underfoot

1 min

CHIC AND COSY

Let your indoor winter wonderland revel in bold bedding, quilted beauties and charming cushions

1 min

NAMES TO KNOW

From homes and offices to banquets and hotels, these architects and designers' approach to design is paving the way for some exciting spaces

3 mins

Crafting a New Look

A look at five festive artistic finds from Jaipur to brighten your celebrations

2 mins

THE NEW ECO CHIC

This home in Kerala is designed on the principles of climate responsive architecture

2 mins

HARMONY IN DESIGN

Using principles of vaastu coupled with a creative interplay of open and closed spaces, this home in Vadodara is a welcome sight

2 mins

SIMPLE LIVING

Spatial planning meets spirituality, and up-cyling meets unconventional design practices, in this Gurgaon home

1 min

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