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Prime Mover

Even as Mamata Banerjee revs up her party for the final battle, the BJP prepares to put the brakes on her vaulting ambition

Less than ‘Incredible'

The government took some key policy initiatives but didn’t back it with budgets. And India was not a big draw for foreign tourists

A Political Revival

The poll campaign has picked up in the Valley despite the clampdown on civilian movement

Waiting To Hear From You

Indian podcasts are finding listeners before they find money

Demonetisation: Nailing The Netas

Election funding has been described as the fountain head of corruption in the country. Will pm modi’s demonetisation move root out this malaise? Or will it soon be business as usual?

Manohar Parrikar Steps In

Manohar Parrikar steps in to counter an upbeat rival from within the Sangh Parivar’s ranks.

Nikki Haley: Indian-American Trump Card!

The first-ever Indian-American to be nominated to a cabinet-level post in the US adds more than a touch of diversity to President-elect Donald Trump’s line-up.

The Guitar Generation

Unplugged and online, a new crop of young musicians is winning both awards and acclaim.

Sasikala Natarajan, In Amma's Shoes!

The Leader is dead, long live the leader. Sasikala is all set to take over the Jayalalithaa legacy, and with it, the mantle of AIADMK chief.

Alice In Botland

The gentle vibrations of my bed shake me awake at 6.30 am. Rather than the shrill alarm of yore, my fully wired bed is programmed to wake me up. I touch my headboard and the built-in screen lights up, showing my day’s programme. My personal bot (I prefer referring to him as my orderly since my father was ex-army) pops out as a hologram and informs me about how many hours I slept and whether I snored or not (my doctor asked me to monitor that).

Why The Diwali campaign to Boycott Chinese Goods Failed!

This Diwali’s boycott ‘made in china’ products campaign had to flop. How do we break India’s craze for Chinese produce?

Our Philosophy Is To Fund And Forget

Union Minister for Human Resource Development Prakash Javadekar, who believes that india today’s Best Universities Survey has “earned its name by implementing a robust and credible process of scrutiny”, spoke exclusively to Senior Associate Editor Kaushik Deka about the Centre’s plans to improve university education in the country. Excerpts from the interview.

Don't Borrow Trouble

A loan is good if it helps you create an appreciating asset.

Low On Carb High On Health

Thinking outside the lunch box can be a challenge. Five balanced recipes you can prepare within 20 minutes, and are a complete midday meal.

Flutter In Congress Flock

Why party strongman Ahmed Patel is jittery on poll-eve.

Crisistan

Nawaz Sharif’s ouster in a judicial coup has thrown Pakistan into political turmoil. The actors have changed but the tortuous plotline is all too familiar.

The New Boss?

With Nitish Kumar Re-aligning With the Bjp, Opposition Parties Are Scrambling to Find a New Alliance Leader. Could It Be Mamata Banerjee?

Chasing A Capital Dream

Chandrababu Naidu Aims to Make Proposed New Capital Amaravati a Modern, Compelling Destination for Global Investments and Talent

A Flickering Lantern

With Nitish Leaving Him in the Lurch, Lalu Will Have to Fight Time and the Cbi to Stay Afloat and Establish His Children as His Political Heirs. But the Rjd Chief Could Still Have a Few Aces Up His Sleeve.

All The President's Men

Xi Jinping Tightens His Grip on the Communist Party Ahead of the Key November Leadership Congress.

The Perils Of Stopping Your Life Insurance Premium

Discontinuing abruptly will put your life cover and other policy benefits at risk

Keeping The Family Silver

With deposit rates down, retired people need options to supplement their income. Hybrid equity savings schemes may be the answer

For The Love Of Godse

The Hindu Mahasabha’s deification of Gandhi’s murderer provokes outrage—but no action

Back On Simmer

Back On Simmer

A Bad Sign

Mamata’s nephew’s claim to a state logo raises a political storm

What Millennials Need To Know

What are the career aspirations of the young workforce and what skills do they want? A few measures the industry can look at implementing to meet their interests.

Purge At The Temple

Sikh apex body SGPC sees a near complete overhaul

In The Name Of Ram

India Today presents the Ayodhya almanac, 25 years after the demolition of the BabriMasjid and as the Supreme Court begins hearing the case again

The Last Romantic

An Entire Generation of Women Saw in Him Their Dream Guy. He Was the Discerning Director’s Choice. Yet, Shashi Kapoor Had to Wait Long to Get His Due in Indian Cinema

Success Remixed

Music producer Bally Sagoo believes that in order to evolve, Punjabi music must open up to improvisations and rhythms from across the world