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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.

A NO-HOLDS-BARRED VIEW

BOOKS: THE TRUMP PRESIDENCY

THACKERAY VS THACKERAYS

Like in his lifetime, the late Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray still looms large over the political landscape of Maharashtra, with the ruling BJP-Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena (BSS) coalition trying to challenge the claim of former chief minister Uddhav Thackeray's residuary Shiv Sena over the Thackeray legacy.

EITHER/OR? BOTH, SAYS BJP

With Rajasthan going to the polls this year, W it continues to receive special attention from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

NO LUV LOST WITH KUSHWAHA, PART-II

Bihar's political waters, prone to frequent crosscurrents and shifting of course as it is, look B set to encounter yet another little sinkhole-call it a revolt within a revolt.

SAY NO TO SELF-SERVICE

MADHYA PRADESH POLICE

BJP'S PADMA POLITICS

MULAYAM SINGH YADAV

TRIAL BY FIRE

For Gautam Adani, 60, chairman of the Ahmedabad-based Adani Group, the nightmare is far from over.

The Big Learnings From Davos

You come here for 'speed dating' with a high net worth. You come here to find 'capitalist oppressors' and 'Commie conY spirators' in equal measure. You come here to see one per cent-or 0.1%promising to make the world a fairer place... Over the years, the annual summit at Switzerland's picturesque town has been described in many ways.

The E-Rupee Experiment

At the Winter Olympics in Beijing last February, visitors were in for a surprise. They could, once they had scanned their passports, exchange their foreign currency for eCNY, an electronic form of the Chinese Yuan-the digital currency from the People's Bank of China, the nation's central bank. All that the visitors needed to do was use a card or a mobile app to spend this digital currency for purchases at the Olympic Village. Could something similar materialise in India anytime soon?

Gujarat: The Shrinking Babucracy

With about a dozen Gujarat-cadre ias officers set to retire in 2023, their shortage-especially in the top echelons-is likely to become even more acute by the end of this year

Modi All The Way

Nine years into his prime ministership, his aura remains undiminished, come price rise or the lack of jobs. The BJP is in pole position to win a record third term in 2024.

THE MODERN INDIAN

The coming year will see traditional crafts finding a contemporary semantic, as seen in this home in Mumbai by Studio Osmosis

CHAMPION SPIRIT

A resurgent Virat Kohli unseats M.S.Dhoni from the top in a cricket-heavy list. P.V. Sindhu and Mithali Raj retain their ranks

IN THE HAUTE SEAT

Inspired by historic influences ranging from Persian carpets to royal Indian brocades, this new line of upholstered furniture can't help but stand out