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THE SLUGFEST SEASON

On February 4, as Chief Minister Hemant Soren was celebrating his party Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)'s 51st Foundation Day in Dhanbad, Union home minister Amit Shah came down heavily on his government-calling it the \"most corrupt in the country\"-while addressing a public meeting just over 100 kilometres away at Deoghar district in the state's northeast.

THE OLD FIRM STILL RUNS

It was meant to be a cakewalk for the ruling coalition, but the results of the elections to the Maharashtra legislative council in five seats from the teachers' and graduates' constituencies have come as a rude shock to the BJP and the Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena (BSS).

VOKKALIGA PREMIER LEAGUE

Over the past couple of decades, the run-up to nearly every assembly election in Karnataka has involved a key question about the Janata Dal (Secular)-its ability to play the kingmaker.

LEFT IN THE COLD

The harsh winter in the surreal moonscape of Ladakh, with temperatures skimming minus 20 degrees centigrade, is hardly conducive to public protests. Yet hundreds of Ladakhis braved the extreme weather and gathered at Polo Ground in Leh on January 31 to show solidarity with educational reformist and innovator Sonam Wangchuk.

Budget 2023 - A Big Boost For Jobs

A fiscally prudent Modi government ramps up capital expenditure in key sectors to generate employment. How far it succeeds will depend on implementation

IS WHAT'S OLD NEW AGAIN?

Menus focussed on native ingredients that preserve food memories and foster biodiversity and sustainability will shine in the coming year. Five of the world’s leading Michelin star chefs weigh in on the culinary storm brewing in the cup.

Ribbon lights, skin conditioner and a 'brow mani'? Yes, please...

From the hot hair colour to conditioner for the face (yes, really), consider this your beauty cheat sheet for 2023

The Cognoscenti

From trends and techniques to how to layer scents for better sillage, and notable fragrance accents for the year, let the nose lead the way.

The Sartorial Report 2023

STYLES, SILHOUETTES AND SEASONAL FAVOURITES-FIVE MEN'S FASHION TRENDS THAT WILL DOMINATE THE MARKET IN THE COMING YEAR.

YEAR OF THE RABBIT

A new year always arrives coasting on hope for better times ahead; a sentiment magnified many times over since the beginning of the pandemic.

Q+A Kitchen Conductor

Celebrity chef Gaggan Anand is back in India after temporarily closing his celebrated restaurant in Bangkok

Hitting the Spot

DAG opens its flagship gallery at Janpath, New Delhi, with a stunning array of artworks

All's Fair in Art

Expect to see the India Art Fair, which will run in New Delhi from February 9 to 12, in its most ambitious avatar ever

HOOKED BY A HOOKAH

The uncertainty that marks Shahidul Zahir's stories makes them at once beguiling and discomfiting

Return to Paradise

Why Sri Lanka is all set to sweep the stakes for top spot when it comes to travel this year

LIFE AS HE KNOWS IT

Renowned Bengali author Sankar's autobiography, now available in English, is as much about him as the people and the city that made him.

A PORTRAIT OF EXILE

Sreemoyee Singh’s documentary about the lives of Iranian artists is born out of years of labour and groundwork

Jumbo Toys

With an Oscar nomination, The Elephant Whisperers has set a benchmark for stories about nature and its relationship with humans

The Grand Makeover

As Mumbai's working-class locality Kamathipura readies for a revamp, its residents hope it will also erase their historic notoriety as a major hub of prostitution neighbourhood's

The Legend

It is the magical blend of time, passion and perseverance that defines the unparalleled generosity of a Balblair whisky.

Rhythm for the Heart and Soul

Shubhendra and Saskia Rao's SaRe Gaayein initiative aims to initiate children, including those marginalised, into classical music so that they grow up as sensitive, kind citizens

The Odia Model for Women's Self-Help

The Odisha government's Mission Shakti scheme is quietly transforming millions of women's lives in the hinterlands by helping them surpass gender barriers and making them financially independent

Viva La Cuba

Celebrating the Cohiba’s cult status—the storied stogie that took Cuba’s Fidel Castro and the world by storm.

RAFALE-M VS THE F/A-18: A TOUGH CHOICE

The Indian Navy mulls which fighter jet to deploy for its new carrier, the INS Vikrant, the French or the American one. Strategic considerations will also play a part

FIGHTBACK IN THE NORTHEAST

THE ASSEMBLY POLLS IN TRIPURA, NAGALAND AND MEGHALAYA ARE A CHANCE FOR THE BJP TO CONSOLIDATE GAINS AND TAKE THE NEXT LEAP FORWARD

RENEGADE SEASON IN THE BJP

The party is poaching leaders left and right to shore up its Punjab state unit and broaden its electoral prospects. But going down that path has its own pitfalls

TOASTING INDIA

The Indian spirits industry is currently going through an ‘Aha’ moment; rather late, considering it is one of thelargest consumers of spirits globally. Despite that overwhelming factoid, India’s own produce has been remarkably underwhelming, until recently. This newfound-glory is rather neoteric, and goes back a dozen years ago when Indian single malts stunned global palates. Even though, India is a predominantly whisky market, our gins are in their adolescence, rums yet to shine, and wines only slowly warming up to the chase. Through this still-nascent evolution though, our drams are altering, becoming increasingly eclectic and versatile, and we are now crafting elixirs that are unprecedented and equally exciting. These drinks of the future demand your attention and will command space on your shelves in the times to come. So here’s your chance to dive in. Bottoms up!

Where Goa Goes to Hide

The newly-minted Larisa Ashwem offers the best of Goa but in a surprising, yet delightful, package.

MONSTER TRUCK MADNESS

This extraordinary Lambo will go through the dirt and around the track with equal ease and grace

SHIFTING STRIPES

It may be India's national animal and a flagship species, but Maharashtra is confronted with a problem of plenty.