India Today - September 30, 2024

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Highlights of India Today 30th September 2024 issue:

A deep dive into the J&K Assembly elections, with perspectives from the major political players and their parties. Plus, an analysis of the AAP's new strategy, the battle over India's jewelry market, views from the India Today Energy Summit, and more

SIGNS OF A THAW

After two years of frozen relations between India and China, there seems to be indications of a defrost.

4 mins

Yogi, Akhilesh In Bypoll Joust

The ruling BJP has an outsized majority in the Uttar Pradesh assembly, so why then is the state and, to a certain degree even New Delhi, waiting with bated breath for the byelections in 10 seats there?

3 mins

Medics Win First Round

It is not every day that the Supreme Court, especially the bench of the Chief Justice of India, finds itself “disturbed” by a status report filed by an investigating agency. But the rape-and-murder case of a junior doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital (RGKMCH) in Kolkata moved even CJI D.Y. Chandrachud into imagining the worst. While hearing the matter on September 17, he said: “What the CBI has revealed in the report is worse, really disturbing...we ourselves are concerned.”

3 mins

FLOOD OF NEGLECT

The devastating floods that submerged half of the 64 municipal divisions in Vijayawada in early September were largely T a man-made disaster, say experts.

3 mins

POLL BUGLE SOUNDED

On September 15, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ranchi, a heavy downpour prevented his helicopter from taking off for Jamshedpur-125 km from Jharkhand's capitalwhere he was scheduled to address a public meeting.

2 mins

HIGH STAKES BATTLE

AS J&K VOTES FOR AN ASSEMBLY AFTER 10 YEARS, THE BJP SEEKS ELECTORAL SUPREMACY, WHILE VALLEY LEADERS FIGHT FOR THEIR IDENTITY AND AUTONOMY

10+ mins

MOMENT OF TRUTH

Despair has been the default setting in J&K for too long, but this assembly election brings stirrings of hope. Eight prominent politicians speak to Group Editorial Director Raj Chengappa on their many disagreements and aspirations

8 mins

THE KEJRIWAL GAMEPLAN

OUT ON BAIL, THE AAP CHIEF USES HIS RESIGNATION AS A TRUMP CARD TO COUNTER CORRUPTION CHARGES IN THE POLLS AHEAD

5 mins

THE KEJRIWAL GAMEPLAN

OUT ON BAIL, THE AAP CHIEF USES HIS RESIGNATION AS A TRUMP CARD TO COUNTER CORRUPTION CHARGES IN THE POLLS AHEAD

5 mins

SHINDE'S FREEBIES GAMBIT

WILL IT HELP HIM TURN AROUND THE MAHAYUTI'S DWINDLING FORTUNES?

6 mins

The New Gold Rush

Big corporates vie with each other for a pie of India's burgeoning jewellery market, offering consumers authentic products and creative designs

8 mins

AUTUMN OF OUR DISCONTENT

Fareed Zakaria's latest book-Age of Revolutions-takes a deep look at what ails liberal democracies and offers some possible solutions

3 mins

ONE TONGUE, MANY VOICES

In this book of essays, Rakhshanda Jalil shines a light on the inclusive and pluralistic nature of Urdu poetry

2 mins

LANDING A PLUM PART

Ishaan Khatter makes his US debut in the Netflix thriller series The Perfect Couple

2 mins

OTT Reimagining HOLMES

Created by director Srijit Mukherji and writer Aniruddha Guha, JioCinema’s Shekhar Home is a desi take on Sherlock Holmes-—with a twist

2 mins

IN A LEAGUE OF ITS OWN

The Indian Super League (ISL) is back for an 11th edition-and an exciting season is expected

2 mins

On a Wing and a Bicycle

Neha Tikam recently set the record for the fastest time by a female cyclist on the ManaliLeh highway

2 mins

GOOD NEWS

Bhuvan Bam returns with a new season of Taaza Khabar on Disney+ Hotstar on September 27

1 min

Looking for Bright Ideas

Right illumination can make or mar the look of any room, our expert panel decodes how to get it right

1 min

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Product review

2 mins

ROOM TO GROW

Designing your young one’s space is no child’s play? Eight industry insiders take us inside their projects sharing top tips.

4 mins

THE BUYER'S GUIDE

Once upon a time to buy baby furniture, furnishings and accessories you had to plan a trip overseas. Now, with so many brands available in the country, parents are truly spoilt for choice.

6 mins

NO KIDDING

Here's what you definitely should not do when building a haven for the young ones

3 mins

SPILLING SECRETS

Before designing your children's room, ensure you follow these five design principles for a happy and healthy child

1 min

Awash with Ideas

When it comes your children, don't just design a bath, create a fun-filled space, where they can blow bubbles, splash, learn, and grow, step by step

2 mins

Moms on The Blog

From how to raise a child to ideas for styling your baby's room, these five mommy-bloggers are changing lives, one parent at a time

3 mins

OBJECTS OF DESIRE

Anew experience centre in Gurgaon is bringing in larger than life aesthetic

1 min

EFFORTLESS CHARM

Simple and sophisticated, cricket commentator and journalist Harsha and Anita Bhogle's home in Mumbai is an extension of their personalities

2 mins

ON RED ALERT

Throwing the rulebook out of its maroon windows is this unconventional home in Raipur

2 mins

Poetry in Porcelain

A visual harmony that finds its roots in artisanship behind the braiding on horses’ bridles

1 min

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