India Today - January 13, 2025

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Highlights of India Today 13th January, 2025 issue:

We invite a distinguished panel of experts to gaze into the year ahead for India and the world. Also in the issue, an obituary to late former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, and a books special Leisure section, with William Dalrymple's road ahead to a Q&A with Devdutt Pattanaik.

A WORLD BETWEEN ORDERS

Each generation is convinced that it faces a more uncertain and threatening world than any before it, a crisis of unprecedented proportions, and that man’s very survival is at stake.

5 mins

KEEPING THE ECONOMY ON THE FAST TRACK

ACCELERATING INDIA'S GROWTH POTENTIAL IN 2025 DEMANDS REFORMS, RESILIENCE AND READINESS FOR GLOBAL UNCERTAINTIES

4 mins

MODI'S TWIN CHALLENGES

AT HOME, THE PM HAS TO COME UP WITH BOLD REFORMS TO REV UP A SLOWING ECONOMY AND ENSURE EQUITABLE GROWTH. ABROAD, MODI HAS TO FIND A WAY TO STRIKE A DEAL WITH TRUMP ON HIS TARIFFS AND MIGRATION GROUSES AGAINST INDIA

5 mins

RETHINKING INDIA'S TRADE STRATEGY

INDIA MUST LOWER TARIFFS, EMBRACE HIGH-STANDARD FTAS AND ALIGN TRADE POLICIES WITH SHIFTING GLOBAL DYNAMICS TO THRIVE IN THE TRUMP 2.0 ERA

4 mins

ALL IN ALL, MORE BRICKS IN THE WALL

INDIANS MAY FIND IT TOUGHER TO CHASE THE AMERICAN DREAM IF TRUMP HARDENS IMMIGRATION RULES

5 mins

BEIJING'S ROAD TO RUIN

THE BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE AIMED TO TRANSFORM THE WORLD, WITH CHINA AS THE FULCRUM. INSTEAD, IT IS A DISASTER THAT NATION AFTER NATION IS OPTING OUT OF. THE TREND WILL ONLY INTENSIFY IN 2025

4 mins

THE TALK AND DETER APPROACH

INDIA SHOULD COLLABORATE BUT NOT LET CHINA HOLD ITS INTERESTS TO RANSOM

4 mins

HARNESSING INDIA'S AI POWER

THE COUNTRY STANDS POISED TO LEVERAGE AI’S TRANSFORMATIVE POTENTIAL THROUGH AGENTS, APPLICATIONS, LITERACY AND SAFETY

4 mins

REFRAMING THE CASH TRANSFER DEBATE

CASH TRANSFER SCHEMES SHOULDN'T BE TREATED AS FREEBIES. THAT SAID, THEIR POPULARITY WILL HAVE MAJOR IMPLICATIONS FOR OUR DEMOCRACY

5 mins

GIVE A WOMAN THE RIGHT WORK ENVIRONMENT

START THIS YEAR, AND IT WILL TURN AROUND THE ECONOMIC FORTUNES OF THE COUNTRY

5 mins

THE NEW CONFLICT TRAJECTORIES

THE HINDU-MUSLIM BINARY IS STILL A POWERFUL POLITICAL REFERENCEPOINT. THE BJP'S FAILURE TO GET A MAJORITY ON ITS OWN HAS NOTDEFUSED THE COMMUNAL RHETORIC, BUT THE RSS'S PUSHBACKAGAINST FRINGE HINDUTVA ELEMENTS IS A POSITIVE SIGN

5 mins

NOW FOR A GREEN BHARAT ABHIYAAN

INCREASINGLY, THE PATHWAY TO ADDRESSING CLIMATE CHANGE LIES IN DOMESTIC INITIATIVES IN INDIA AND OTHER COUNTRIES

5 mins

IMPERATIVES FOR INDIA'S EV LEAP

FROM LOCALISATION TO INNOVATION... TACKLING CHARGING WOES, IMPROVING BATTERY TECH AND PROVIDING BETTER AFTER-SALES SERVICE ARE KEY TO POWER THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE REVOLUTION

5 mins

TOWARDS A KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY

THE NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY SERVES AS A CATALYST FOR TRANSFORMING INDIA'S EDUCATION SYSTEM IN 2025, DRIVING INNOVATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SOCIETAL PROGRESS

5 mins

A ROADMAP FOR A HEALTHIER NATION

THE SCALE OF OUR HEALTHCARE CHALLENGES IS IMMENSE. FOR A 'SWASTHA, VIKSIT BHARAT', INDIA MUST STRIVE TOWARDS A CREATIVE USE OF TECHNOLOGY, PREDICTIVE PRECISION MEDICINE, BIG DATA AND PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS

5 mins

THE GOLDEN AGE FOR INDIAN STORYTELLING

AS THE INDIAN ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY EVOLVES, TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS, GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS AND HYPER-LOCAL CONTENT ARE CREATING NEW OPPORTUNITIES AND CONNECTING DIVERSE NARRATIVES TO AUDIENCES WORLDWIDE

4 mins

THE QUIET REFORMER

Manmohan Singh, prime minister of India between 2004 and 2014 and seen as the architect of India's economic liberalisation, passed away on December 26 at the age of 92.

10 mins

THE ROAD LESS TRAVELLED

William Dalrymple on The Golden Road and where he's headed next, in literature and life...

3 mins

Past Perfect

T.C.A. Raghavan shares his pick of the best history reads of the year gone by

1 min

ECONOMICS BOOKS 2024

Book review

1 min

A Wealth of SCHOLARSHIP

For art historian Aman Nath, 2024 was a great year for art books, demonstrating the range of India's cultural wealth

4 mins

STRANGER THAN FACT

Geeta Doctor's favourite fiction reads of 2024 present a cabinet of curiosities

3 mins

Found in Translation

Translation was alive and well in 2024, as Arunava Sinha's pick of his favourite translations from the year affirms

3 mins

BOOKS TO LOOK FORWARD TO IN 2025

Book review

5 mins

PEACE ABOVE ALL

Devdutt Pattanaik offers an alternative view of the Harappan civilisation in his newest book, Ahimsa: 100 Reflections on the Harappan Civilization

1 min

HUE GRANT

Colour seems to be leading the charge of the watch brigade for 2024.

1 min

MATCH POINT

Big names, brighter wrists. Legends meet luxury with clockwork precision.

4 mins

THE TASTE TEST - Some of the more interesting restaurants launched in Asia in 2024

In the dynamic culinary landscape of Asia, Spice embarks on a gastronomic journey through a kaleidoscope of noteworthy dining spots that shone through in 2024. From cosy havens celebrating rich cultural heritage using quality local ingredients to chic spaces blending global influences with a playful vibe, each venue offers something special, whether by the beach or beneath starry skies.

4 mins

TECH TALK

From a Mac that became mini to gizmoheavy watches, from smart air purifiers to intelligent TVs, these top picks defined 2024.

2 mins

Certified Time

Watch brands start to offer certified pre-owned timepieces alongside their new collections.

2 mins

THE FORD MACHINE AT WORK

Tom Ford was recently honoured with an outstanding achievement award at The British Fashion Council's Awards 2024. What's next for this American fashion designer, businessman and filmmaker? Raising his son in the UK, he says.

10 mins

A YEAR OF WONDER

Globetrotting to some of the more interesting travel options that spiced the calendar year

4 mins

RAISING THE BAR

In the dynamic world of mixology, where every drink tells a story and every pour is a masterpiece, a new chapter is being concocted by some of the bars. Here are eight bars that stirred up a riot.

5 mins

CHAR THE TAR

FROM PERFORMANCE ICONS TO SILENT EVS, MEET THE CLASS OF 2024 THAT REDEFINED LUXURY ON THE MOVE.

4 mins

THE ART OF THE APERITIF

A new beverage menu at Cirrus 9 outlines architectural gems lacing its rooftop views

1 min

DELICIOUS DINING WITH A SIDE OF LUSCIOUS VIEWS

Bonita, a quietly charming restaurant in Goa’s Arossim brims with flavour and a stunning landscape to boot.

2 mins

FINGER CLICKING GOOD

Finally there’s a Smartphone that’s fit to fire your DSLR

1 min

COLOUR OF SUCCESS

Apple iMac 2024 is a desktop that's as vibrant as a disco ball and twice as clever.

1 min

DESIRE ON WHEELS

Driving around Mumbai in a bright red G-wagen elicited a range of reactions from me and city residents. Spice got an exclusive first look at the new Mercedes-AMG G 63. Here's the verdict.

3 mins

TRUE BLUE

BLUE MAY BE a colour traditionally associated with all things royal, but when it comes to haute horology, especially Breguet, the hue lends its own cues.

1 min

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