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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

A SHINING EXAMPLE

Inspired by the change in seasons, this stunning light is perfect fit for a modern home

ROAD TO EXCELLENCE

With several Rs 100, 200 and 300 crore films, and one—Dangal—that breached the Rs 2,000-crore mark, Aamir’s has been a long, eventful journey since he burst on to the silver screen as the loveable Raj in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak in 1988 at age 23.

AI FOR ALL

FUTURE.AI AGENT OR MASTER?

AS THE NICER THINGS OF LIFE ALL POUR IN

With an annual growth rate of 30 per cent, India's luxury market that stands at $17 billion (Rs 1.48 lakh crore) is not just a gossamer dream woven in tall tales but a dynamic industry with global ambitions.

CHOPPY TRADE WATERS

With the sword of reciprocal tariffs hanging over its head, India lost no time in trying to seal a trade deal with the United States that aims to increase bilateral trade from $200 billion (Rs 17.4 lakh crore) at present to $500 billion (Rs 43.6 lakh crore) by the turn of the decade.

A BOX FULL OF SURPRISES

Women are ruling the roost on Indian streaming as more female-fronted web series get greenlit and find favour.

THE ABC OF WEIGHT LOSS

Medical research increasingly recognises obesity as more than just a cosmetic issue. Many governments, including India, now classify it as a disease—a metabolic abnormality marked by excess fat. Obesity is linked to 229 health conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, osteoarthritis, infertility and mental health disorders like depression and anxiety. However, combating obesity isn't just about willpower. According to Vikrant Shrotriya of Novo Nordisk India, who spoke on obesity treatments at the India Today Conclave, genetic and metabolic factors predispose individuals to consume more calories than needed. While food availability may have increased, human bodies remain wired to store fat for survival.

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.

SUSTAINING THE ANDAMANS

ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS TOWARDS A CLIMATE RESILIENT FUTURE