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“NO QUICK SOLUTION TO THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR”

The United Nations has rarely been more rele­ vant than in the contemporary world—riven by conflict and polarisation, buffeted by waves of natural disasters driven by climate change, its economy teetering on the brink of recession. In such a scenario, UN secretary general ANTONIO GUTERRES plays a crucial mediatory role. Recently in India on a two­day visit, Guterres spoke about the war in Ukraine, the fight against terrorism, possible UN Security Council reforms and more in an exclusive interview with GEETA MOHAN, the foreign affairs editor, India Today TV. Excerpts:

THE LONG ROAD TO DELHI

Since everyone is on a yatra, Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao, who made his national ambitions evident by renaming the Telangana Rashtra Samithi TRS) Bharat Rashtra Samithi BRS) on Dussehra, is not one to be left behind.

THAKUR & THE REBELS

Celebration was not the first thing on BJP national president J.P. Nadda's mind when he arrived at his native Vijaypur village in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur district just before Diwali.

FROM ONE HIT TO ANOTHER

Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan, the man Team India looks to when it needs a senior player to stand in as captain, will soon be seen on the big screen, playing a cameo role in the film Double XL

Films witha DiFFerence

After two pandemic-induced online editions, the 11th edition of Dharamshala International Film Festival (DIFF) is back with a physical edition in McLeodganj from November 3 to 6. The lineup, meant to showcase the finest films from India and abroad, does an especially masterful job of spotlighting the diversity and sheer talent of independent films from the subcontinent. Here are some films to look out for:

REIMAGINING THE RAMAYANA

Author Amish Tripathi has again found in mythology the recipe for yet another blockbuster book

EPIC REACTION

Films based on Hindu deities and mythology have appealed to Indian audiences for decades. But the flood of hate and intolerance in recent times has left filmmakers exasperated

HOMELAND BATTLES

AFTER NEARLY 25 YEARS IN POWER, THE BJP NOW FACES A THREECORNERED BATTLE IN GUJARAT. WILL IT HELP OR HURT THE PARTY’S CAUSE, OR COULD THIS ELECTION SPRING A SURPRISE?

THE DYNASTS DILEMMA

BJP LEADERS LIKE TO CALL OUT THE OPPOSITION'S 'PARIVARVAAD' BUT THEIR OWN PARTY IS NO STRANGER TO POLITICAL NEPOTISM

Is Your Home Diwali Ready?

Be it a cards table, an outdoor pizza party, a special coffee station or gadgets to help prepare for the festivities, here's how you can set the mood

The Taming Of Covid-19

A decline in the number of Covid infections and deaths suggests that natural or acquired immunity has helped us get the better of the virus, though it's early days yet to pronounce the end of the pandemic

Blooming WITH IDEAS

Festivities and flowers go hand in hand, but before picking up that string of marigolds, keep yourself updated with the latest floral design trends for the season

Fun, Festive. Fabrics

Experts share styling tips and creative ideas to ensure your home is the best dressed this season

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The Gift GUIDE

It's the season of giving the perfect presents. Pick your festive favourites from an array of attractive pieces ranging from lights to showpieces.

Be The Host with the Most

The table is where the magic happens. Here are quick tips and clever tricks to wow friends and family.

FOR THOSE INTIMATE GATHERINGS

CELEBRATING WITH YOUR INNER CIRCLE, CLOSE FRIENDS AND FAMILY MAKES THE FESTIVITIES EVEN MORE SPECIAL

Q+A HER PIECE OF THE ACTION

Buoyed by the critical success of her film choices, actress PARINEETI CHOPRA now wants to reinvent herself with every release. Code Name: Tiranga, her latest, sees her try her hand at action

WE TOO CAN SPIN

Despite the many odds stacked against them, India's women DJs are choosing to persevere

BRAVE OF HEART

In her debut book, Mansi Choksi paints a sombre, compelling portrait of three couples who defy all odds to be together in modern India

THE FRIENDS WE NEED

There are now enough web shows about female friendships for them to be a radical, subversive genre unto themselves

TRAPPED IN AN ICY GRAVE

THE DEATHS OF 29 MOUNTAINEERS IN AN AVALANCHE IN UTTARKASHI HAVE PUT THE SPOTLIGHT ON THE DANGERS CLIMBERS FACE IN THE HIMALAYAS

FASTER, HIGHER. STRONGER... IN CHHATTISGARH

The Bhupesh Baghel-led Congress government hosts the state's first-ever Chhattisgarhia Olympics ostensibly to promote traditional Indian sports among its people. It's not all sporting spirit, though. The event is also intended as a political outreach a year ahead of the assembly polls

DOLE OR INCENTIVE?

THE PRODUCTION-LINKED INCENTIVE SCHEME HAS HELPED BOOST INDIA'S MOBILE EXPORTS BUT IS YET TO SHOW RESULTS IN SOME OTHER SECTORS. AGILITY AND EASE OF DOING BUSINESS IN ITS IMPLEMENTATION WILL DETERMINE ITS SUCCESS

MIXED MESSAGES

Senior BJP and RSS leaders signal an interest in dialogue with Muslims in the wake of the crackdown on the PFI. But the politics of polarisation endures

KHARGE TAKES THE REINS

MALLIKARJUN KHARGE, 80, THE FIRST DALIT PRESIDENT CONGRESS HAS HAD IN 50 YEARS, TAKES OVER AT A TIME WHEN THE PARTY IS DESPERATE FOR A REVIVAL. CAN HE RISE TO THE CHALLENGE?

BACK ON TRACK

RAJASTHAN TOURISM

BIG FISH VS THE SMALL FARMER

THEIR ONLY HOPE Farmers at Rambhadrapur village pose with their land deeds. Behind them lies farmland converted to a pond

MISSION BIHAR: THE JP’ IN BJP

BJP IN BIHAR

SATAN’S OWN COUNTRY?

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