REVANTH IS MORE THAN READY

Telangana chief minister Anumula Revanth Reddy, 55, is a man in a hurry. Speaking at the India Today Conclave, the first-time CM said his top priorities were making capital city Hyderabad future-ready, which includes making a bid for the 2036 Olympics.

A TIME FOR SOMETHING GRAND AND BIG

Donald Trump has been in office for just over a month, but has already sent shock waves across the realms of geopolitics and world trade. He has imposed tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico, and threatens to impose reciprocal tariffs on other countries, including India, in April. Howard Lutnick, the newly appointed US Secretary of Commerce, is the key man leading the charge in global trade negotiations on behalf of Trump.

A CONFLUENCE OF FAITH

Fresh off the success of the 2025 Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath was at his buoyant best at the India Today Conclave, speaking at length on several issues, including the mega event and the criticism around it. Calling the grand congregation a testament to unity and discipline, he explained how the holy dip had played the great leveller, erased differences such as rich-poor or that between castes.

PUSHING THE ENVELOPE

With the world and the region in a state of constant turmoil, opinions about the preparedness of the armed forces often come from defence analysts. The audience at the India Today Conclave, however, got to hear all about it from the chiefs of the Indian army, air force and navy as they provided critical insights into India’s evolving security landscape. Army chief Gen. Upendra Dwivedi underscored the deepening military and strategic collusion between China and Pakistan, warning that the threat of a two-front war is very real. The continued threat of cross-border terrorism remains a concern—and though local recruitment in Kashmir has declined, Pakistan remains an instigator, with 60 per cent of neutralised terrorists being nationals of that country.

THE MANY LIVES OF THE SANGH

WALTER K. ANDERSEN American academic & Author

TRUMP IS AN IDEA WHOSE TIME HAS COME -MIKE POMPEO

Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo believes that Donald Trump's second term is largely a continuation of his first, the key difference being that Trump is now more prepared.

THE NORTHEAST TRANSFORMATION

There are no two views on the limitless possibilities within the Northeast. Unleashing that potential, though, has been a completely different matter. Discussing this and other topics germane to the Seven Sisters at the 2025 India Today Conclave was Union Minister for Parliamentary and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju and Sikkim chief minister Prem Singh Tamang.

PROMISES TO KEEP

In her first major media interaction after assuming office, Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta spoke on the priorities of her administration before confidently stating that her style of governance would be an absolute departure from that of her two predecessors, Aam Aadmi Party's Arvind Kejriwal and Atishi.

BIG CHIP OF THE OLD BLOCK

\"If you accept AI, if you adapt to it, it will definitely transform lives. If you resist, you will be out of a job\" \"Karnataka has Bengaluru, Tamil Nadu has Chennai, Telangana has Hyderabad, Andhra has Chandrababu Naidu. He is our competitive advantage\".

SHADES OF INSPIRATION

We get four people from different walks of life to share their compelling colour stories

IT'S OFFICIAL

Can government accommodation be more than a sum of its occupants? Shallu and Naveen Jindal's parliamentary home in Kurukshetra celebrates art and craft and proves that it can.

LUXURY GETS A NEW ADDRESS

Abandon all preconceptions, ye who enter here. Throwing convection out of its stylish floor to ceiling windows is The Charcoal Project’s new store in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.

THE CHAMPIONS OF CHAOS

A world in flux—and flex—mode. We are all watching with rapt attention the antics of a hyperactive omnimedia-present president.

Beyond the Bath

Here's why this space is awash with innovation

HEARTLAND BLOSSOMS

India is growing because rural India is, building its future in myriad ways, though entrepreneurship, social change and, not to forget, cultural preservation.

Picture Perfect

Architect Rooshad Shroff's new gallery across his office in Mumbai is an ode to beautifully crafted handmade pieces

SHE POWER RISING

BREAKING BARRIERS AND BUILDING LEGACIES

A HUE HAVEN

Experts share tips, tricks and techniques to make colour work for your space

Forecasting the Future

Asian Paints sets the tone for 2025, and it's anything but ordinary. The vision is bold, emotive, and packed with personality.

CONFLICTING VISIONS OF PEACE

Two contrasting perspectives on Donald Trump's grand plan for Gaza emerged at the India Today Conclave 2025. Dr Zeina Jallad, director, Palestine Land Studies Center, fiercely criticised Trump's proposal to rebuild Gaza and resettle its inhabitants in Jordan and Egypt.

A PRIVATE PARADISE

Japanese and Balinese design styles playfully collide with Goan charm and aesthetics in this home by Studio Tilt Goa

"SUSTAINABILITY ISN'T A FAD”

Amrita Guha and Joya Nandurdikar, the creative forces behind Untitled Design Consultants, are treasure trove of beautiful aesthetics, a repository of Indian crafts and a cornucopia of trendy, modern architecture

INDIA'S ANCIENT SOFT POWER

The most anticipated session of the India Today Conclave, William Dalrymple did not disappoint.

THE ETERNAL DEBATE

Artificial Intelligence is advancing fast enough to start saving human memories and thoughts forever, leading to an era of digital immortality. These AI-created clones can simulate human behaviour, learning from their human counterparts. Once trained well enough, an ‘eternal’ can become a path to spiritual changes by giving us deep insights into life, memory and perspectives. Tech entrepreneur Henrique Jorge has been working at ETER9 to achieve this, a world where these clones will be able to ensure that a human being is remembered forever. “Imagine, Einstein could live in this platform and teach the students directly in the digital way,” he explained during a session at the India Today Conclave.

THE YOUTH VOX

CHESS INDIA'S GRANDMASTER GUKESH

NEED TO BALANCE CARE AND CHOICE

In recent years, there has been active debate on whether health-care should be focused on saving lives or the quality of life. This debate has only gathered pace after the Supreme Court, in a historic verdict in 2018, allowed for 'passive euthanasia' while recognising the right of patients to make advance directives or 'living wills'. The verdict enabled terminally ill patients to refuse life support if their condition was found to be incurable, thereby saving them months, perhaps even years, of a life filled with pain and no hope of a cure or relief in sight.

A SITAR IS BORN

Rishab Rikhiram Sharma's virtuosity with the sitar has made him popular on social media. Excerpts from the 26-year-old's session at the India Today Conclave:

NO LIMITS FOR SKY

On the periphery of the Kensington Oval in Barbados last summer, Suryakumar Yadav executed a manoeuvre that pierced the gossamer divide between triumph and despair. Leaping near the boundary rope, catching a ball that seemed destined for the lower bleachers—it was pure cricketing ballet.

A SELF, NOT A SELFIE, MOMENT

The recently concluded Mahakumbh, despite setbacks like the tragic stampede that claimed at least 30 lives near the Sangam, has emerged as a pivotal moment for Sanatan Dharma. As one of the largest religious gatherings globally, it has sparked unprecedented interest, reinforcing its significance beyond a spiritual congregation.

SURPASSING FUNCTION

This is what human-centric design looks like in a changing world