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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