In this issue

Highlights of India Today 2nd September 2024 issue:

The latest India Today Mood of the Nation poll shows that despite a dip in popularity PM Modi is still seen as the best bet for PM. Also in the issue are a detailed report on how the hospital and the West Bengal bungled every step in the aftermath of the gruesome rape-murder of a doctor, actor Ali Fazal reflects on 'Mirzapur', and a Q&A with maestro Zubin Mehta.

THE CRIMINAL BLUNDERS

HOW THE HOSPITAL, THE ADMINISTRATION AND THE STATE GOVERNMENT BUNGLED AT EVERY STEP

10+ mins

MODI HOLDS STEADY, RAHUL EMERGES

The 2024 general election results were no aberration, as our MOTN poll reflects a desire for continuity of Narendra Modi's rule but with caveats, even as Rahul consolidates his gains

10+ mins

WORRYING SIGNALS

The economy continues to be a concern for the Modi government. Fewer jobs, lower incomes and high prices have taken the sheen off what has been a striking growth rate

6 mins

RAHUL RECAST

The Congress scion's performance as Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and outside it has won him new admirers, but the Opposition needs to do much more if it has to take the fight to the BJP

6 mins

YOGI KEEPS THE CROWN

UP's Yogi Adityanath continues his dream run as the country's favourite chief minister but his numbers are dropping

1 min

A STEADY HAND

Most agree that ties with neighbours are improving, but rising Pakistan-sponsored terrorism causes concern

1 min

AN APPETITE FOR REFORM

The Indian public seems more amenable to socio-political reform, but with caution. Encouragingly, a majority of the respondents say they feel free to express their opinions

5 mins

TIME TO GO HOME AND PLAY

Most employees prefer their homes for work, with younger ones needing more leisure time. Paternity and menstrual leaves are also deemed essential for work-life balance

3 mins

SOME NEW SHOTS

World Cup winning heroes take over cricket, as Neeraj and Sindhu hold on to their No. 1 crowns. But Manu, Vinesh and Lakshya are new favourites

2 mins

THE BACHCHAN SUPREMACY

Amitabh Bachchan reclaims his throne, and only seems to be going stronger. His Kalki 2898 AD co-star Deepika Padukone is the No. 1 actress, yet again

3 mins

CROONING GLORY

Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal continue to reign supreme with multiple chartbusters

1 min

GOOD BOY, BAD BOY

ALI FAZAL, THE ACTOR AND NEWLY-MINTED FATHER, ON MIRZAPUR, THE CHARACTERS HE LIKES TO PLAY, AND THE BAD BOY IMAGE HE IS TRYING TO SHAKE OFF

3 mins

Famous For Being Famous

BELIEVE IT OR NOT, SOCIAL MEDIA STAR UORFI JAVED THINKS SHE'S NOT WELL KNOWN ENOUGH. FOLLOW KAR LO YAAR, AMAZON PRIME VIDEO'S REALITY SERIES CENTRED AROUND HER LIFE, COULD REDRESS THAT

2 mins

Common Thread

A new exhibition at Mumbai's 47-A showcases unique tales by 11 women textile artists from across India

1 min

Tale of Two Artists

Twin solo exhibitions at KNMA, Delhi, showcase the interesting parallels between the works of Amitava and Mohan Samant

2 mins

Remembrance of Things Art

Despite the lack of archival material, the book manages to piece together a portrait of artist and sculptor Leela Mukherjee

2 mins

Hitting the Spot

Artist Aditya Pande mixes traditional methods with digital techniques to create his artworks

2 mins

Can't Stop the Music

Maestro Zubin Mehta is conducting two concerts in Mumbai dedicated to the works of Richard Strauss

1 min

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