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DECRIMINALISING HOMOSEXUALITY, 2018 - FREEDOM TO LOVE

It's been only six years since the LGBTQ community got the Indian courts to rule that Section 377 was illegal, that they are not criminals and are free to love who they want. But the battle is still on to secure basic rights and a place in society free of stigma

NIRBHAYA RAPE CASE, 2012 - STIRRING A NATION'S CONSCIENCE

It took the savage gang-rape of a young physiotherapy intern on the streets of the national capital to provoke outrage so massive that the lawmakers were left with no choice but to revisit the country's existing laws on rape and punishment and make them more stringent

MANDAL REPORT IMPLEMENTATION, 1990 - Spark that Lit a Social Revolution

What was perhaps as much a political expedient as the desire for social justice soon took on a life of its own, ushering in the era of caste-based politics and a growing competition among communities for quotas in jobs and education

GOLDEN QUADRILATERAL, 1999 - TAKING THE HIGHWAY

Golden Quadrilateral showed how to turn a bold vision into reality. Indian highway-building leapfrogged into the future, and the scorching pace hasn't stopped since

THE SHATABDI, 1988 - The Superfast Success

The Shatabdi Express redefined Indian rail travel, blending speed and luxury, and laid the foundation for modern innovations like the Vande Bharat Express

TELECOM - The Cellerati Generation

In 1995, India's first mobile call sparked a transformative journey that has redefined communication, economics and social outreach across the nation

METRO TRAINS - MESSIAH OF RAPID RAIL

From Calcutta's pioneering start to Delhi's technological leap, India's metro systems have changed the way its urban citizenry travels

LOW-COST AIRLINES, 2003 - NO-FRILLS TAKES OFF

Air Deccan shattered the myth that flying was an elite pursuit. With no-frills service and ultra-low fares, it transformed Indian aviation, inspiring a booming budget airline segment

THE GENERIC BREAKTHROUGH - Pharmacy to the World

India's pharmaceutical industry has evolved from dependency on foreign firms to global dominance. Driven by generics, biopharma breakthroughs and innovation, it has cemented the country's status as the planet's drug factory

THE SOFTWARE BOOM FROM BYTES TO BILLIONS

From a $100-million fledgling in 1991 to a $250-billion powerhouse today, India's IT industry capitalised on visionary policies, pioneering companies and the Y2K opportunity to become a global leader in outsourcing and innovation

ECONOMIC LIBERALISATION, 1991- BREAKING THE SHACKLES

In 1990, India faced economic collapse with dwindling forex reserves and mounting debt. The next year, the Narasimha Rao government, with Manmohan Singh as finance minister, launched transformative reforms, dismantling protectionism and reshaping the economy

THE MARUTI 800, 1983- The Aam Aadmi Car

The small car that made a big difference by democratising car ownership in the country and changing the face of India's automotive industry

RELIANCE INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING, 1977 - The Emperor of Equities

With his novel idea of raising funds from the public in the late '70s, Dhirubhai Ambani awoke the sleeping giant that was India's capital market, giving the ordinary investor a chance to own a small piece of big business and be part of an equity revolution

WEAVE A STORY

Saree plays muse and material in this modern iteration

SIMPLE LIVING

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

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

THE NEW ECO CHIC

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

Crafting a New Look

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

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

CHIC AND COSY

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

STEP INTO STYLE

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

DECK THE HALLS

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

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

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

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

WOOD YOU?

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

iSpy

Your guide to the hottest new stores and products

Grandeur gets a New Address

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

United in Music

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

THE CLOSING OF THE INDIAN MIND

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

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