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The Mallya Episode: Case Of An Unscrupulous Businessman

A large part of the blame rests with the clutch of public sector banks which gave loans to Vijay Mallya, despite his being a top defaulter.

It's Time To Repay For Mamata Banerjee’s ‘Club’ Boys

As the poll campaign warms up, it’s time for Mamata Banerjee’s ‘club’ boys to repay those years of rewards and awards.

Awesome Tips To Update Your Living Room!

Bored of a beige couch? Want build your own terrarium? Take a look at these quick, easy and innovative ideas to update your living space. 

Enemy Property Bill: In The Name Of The Father

As parliament debates what ‘enemy property’ means, is the Union Government setting aside rights of bona fide Indian citizens?

JNU Controversy: State Versus The Students

Coke bets on high-protein, low-sugar milk to beat the real stuff.

The Most Expensive And Hot Dresses In The World

For those who think nothing of spending in excess of £150,000 pounds for a gown, here are the most expensive, and fabulous, dresses in the world, from Couture Fashion Week 2016.

Why Gold And Diamonds Are Making Way For Humbler, Non-Precious Jewels?

Gold and Diamonds make way for humbler metals and non-precious stones in Indian jewellery.

Discover Australia's Top 7 Regions For Wine Lovers

Wine Australia Chairman Brian Walsh, on how to plan a seven-region tour for lovers of good Vino.

For This Government, There Is No Finish Line

Arguably India’s most powerful minister, ARUN JAITLEY speaks to Senior Editor Shweta Punj on the ‘success’ of demonetisation and the brand new New Delhi coming up under the Modi government.

How The Indian Parliament Attack Allowed Bin Laden's Escape From Tora Bora

AL QAEDA SUPREMO OSAMA BIN LADEN MAY HAVE believed an unseen force was protecting him.

Sen(sibilities)

Aparna Sen, filmmaker and actor, on women, friendship,films and music.

When I Started Writing, I Feel Freed

Writer Diksha Basu has done it all. From working a corporate job to being in a feature film and being a restless traveller. Now, her second novel is on its way to becoming a TV series.

Akhilesh Yadav- My Way Is The Highway

With the inauguration of the Agra-Lucknow expressway, Akhilesh Yadav has reason to smile.

India's New Line On China

In more evidence of the government toeing a softer line on Beijing, the government recently cancelled a China-themed seminar organised by a defence ministry think-tank in New Delhi.

Aapheaval In The Party Ranks

HOW DELHI CHIEF MINISTER ARVIND KEJRIWAL’S SERIAL APOLOGIES WILL COST THE PARTY

Future Shock

The Indian Army’s ambitious Rs 60,000 crore Future Infantry Combat Vehicle was launched nearly a decade ago. Ten years later, it has not even crossed the first stage

New Fissures In The NDA

BJP’s attempts to polarise voters is making cm nitish kumar restless, but he’s biting back harsh words.

The Rise Of A New Leader

Telugu superstar Pawan Kalyan is all set to take his four-year-old party to the centre stage of state politics.

Privacy Can't Become A Shield Of The Corrupt

Data is the new oil, British mathematician Clive Humby said over a decade ago. Nearly all digital corporations today are built on data and it’s no surprise that every political party too appreciates the potential rich returns from knowing its voters intimately. As technology transforms the way we live, whom we elect and how, and the government makes a determined push to make Aadhaar an omnipresent feature of the lives of Indians, India suddenly finds itself in the middle of a heated controversy around data abuse by its two principal political parties. india today’s SHWETA PUNJ and SANDEEP UNNITHAN caught up with Union Minister for Information Technology RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD to hear his views on how safe our data is—with Facebook or UIDAI. Excerpts from the interview:

Mining In A Mess

A Supreme Court ban on iron ore mining leaves 200,000 jobless in Goa, but a confused state government has no solutions to offer.

The Showdown

The back story of the captain-coach spat that led to the unceremonious sacking of anil kumble as team india coach.

The Last Of Sheila, You Said?

A surprise CM candidate, a new team and finally something resembling a battle plan

A taste of Jamie'sKitchen

He isn’t your typical angry, tattooed chef on television. Jamie Oliver is homely, happy, and always seems bubbling with energy. The master chef, hugely popular thanks to shows such as Jamie’s 30-minute Meals and Jamie’s Comfort Food, runs two restaurants in Delhi and is finally launching a pizzeria in Mumbai. He talks to SIMPLY MUMBAI about going vegetarian, sustainable sourcing and his projects ahead.

Two's Company

Actors Prosenjit Chatterjee and Raima Sen talk about their forthcoming erotic thriller Khawto.

What's On The Menu

Unique, progressive, modern and molecular—these have become the buzzwords for Mumbai’s menus. Here's a look at the city's restaurant scene

Movers And Shapers

These 70 icons unite the country, its terrible polarities, its tremendous possibilities and its wonderful pluralities

Princess Of Hearts

RAJKUMARI AMRIT KAUR (1889 —1964) India’s first health minister and ceaseless advocate of the women’s cause.

A Mind Without Fear

RABINDRANATH TAGORE (1861—1941) Moulder of independent India’s intellectual inheritance

A Grand Design

Larger than life, both in size and appeal. With wide lawns, 16 bedrooms and 22 baths this home in Potomac, a tony suburb in Washington DC can’t help but stand out.

Can The Saffron CM Meet The Tough Challenges Of UP?

Can the Yogi Focus His Energies on a Development Agenda or Will His Hindutva Baggage Weigh Him Down?