India Today - October 14, 2024

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Highlights of India Today 14th October 2024 issue:

The controversy has sent temples across India sending their own offerings to labs for testing, as a wider trend takes hold. Also in the issue, a son rises in the South, the pager attack on Hezbollah, an auto special and an interview with filmmaker Sandip Ray.

THE STALIN SON RISE

Ending months of speculation, Udhayanidhi Stalin was elevated as Tamil Nadu’s deputy chief minister on September 29.

4 mins

DOUBLE TROUBLE FOR GEHLOT

It was not an uneven match, but the odds were heavily stacked against Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. For, the personage that the Union minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader from Jodhpur had been embroiled in a political-turned-legal feud with was none other than his hometown rival Ashok Gehlot, the canny Congress veteran who until last December held the reins as chief minister of Rajasthan.

2 mins

The 'Almost' Independents

As the sun gets milder in Kashmir with the arrival of autumn, the fate of the 346 Independents contesting the 90 seats in the J&K assembly is looking less brighter too.

3 mins

The Case of the Missing Buses

The RG Kar rape and murder case is still being examined in the Supreme Court, but a rather more innocuous matter has got the West Bengal government running after the wheels of justice.

2 mins

CONGRESS'S RISING ARC

On September 18, Congress workers led by state president Ajay Rai took to the streets in Lucknow to protest the poor law and order situation and 'encounter' killings in Uttar Pradesh.

1 min

PUSH FOR WILD BUFFALOES

In a country where the cow is the venerated bovine, Maharashtra seems to be sparing a thought for its buffaloes. At least the wild water (Bubalus arnee) variety.

2 mins

The-Politics Of Purity

The Tirupati laddoo controversy reflects the worrying trend of using even prasad for divisive ends

10+ mins

Now Cyber Kinetic Warfare

The coordinated pager attacks that struck the Hezbollah raise the spectre of cyber kinetic warfare, which combines communication technologies with physical destruction. India faces a heightened risk as most of its connected devices depend on Chinese and foreign components

5 mins

THE LOST KINGDOM

WHETHER AS PURE HERITAGE, OR AS THE VENUE OF A HISTORIC ENCOUNTER, INDIA SHOULD HAVE PROTECTED KHETRI LIKE A NATIONAL TREASURE. BUT THROUGH A 37-YEAR-LONG COURT BATTLE, A PRICELESS PIECE OF RAJASTHAN CRUMBLES TO DUST

7 mins

FIVE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT EVs

ALTHOUGH EVS HAVE BECOME A COMMON SIGHT ON OUR ROADS, MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THEIR PERFORMANCE, SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE ABOUND. HERE'S THE TRUTH

3 mins

THAT LUXE FEELING

ITALIAN, GERMAN OR YE OLDE ENGLISH CARS. IF YOU HAVE CASH TO SPLASH, THE BEST CARS ARE JUST A SHOWROOM AWAY. PLUS, MAHINDRA'S COMPACT SUV GETS A MAKEOVER

2 mins

EASY RIDER

THE BIKES THAT WILL SIT EASY WITH YOU THIS FALL

1 min

FAMILY FRIENDLY

MAHINDRA HAS TRIED TO MAKE THE THAR MORE LUXURIOUS, AND PRACTICAL WHILE RETAINING THE DNA. HAS IT.SUCCEEDED?

4 mins

EQALISER

THE MERCEDES-BENZ EQA HAS ARRIVED IN INDIA AND IT IS ESSENTIALLY THE GLA WITH AN ELECTRIC POWERTRAIN

2 mins

SIMPLIFY THEN ADD LIGHTNESS

THE NEW R 1300 GS IS COLIN CHAPMAN'S PHILOSOPHY IN ACTION, WHICH MAKES THE GS HOLISTICALLY MORE ACCESSIBLE AND FRIENDLIER

2 mins

THE GREEN PASTURES

WITH THE FESTIVE SEASON PROMISING A GROWTH SPURT, WE ASK AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY LEADERS ABOUT THEIR EXPECTATIONS, ESPECIALLY IN VIEW OF THE CHANGES IN CONSUMER CHOICES AND REGULATORY PUSH FOR CLEANER FUELS

3 mins

SKODA NAMES ITS COMPACT SUV

Skoda Auto India has named its upcoming compact SUV as the Kylaq. Slated to be launched in the first half of 2025, it will be the Czech automobile manufacturer's first foray into the compact SUV segment in India. This SUV is based on the MQB-AO-IN platform, which also underpins the Kushaq mid-size SUV and the Slavia mid-size sedan. We expect the Skoda Kylaq price to be between Rs 8 lakh and Rs 15 lakh (ex-showroom).

1 min

UNCERTAINTY PRINCIPLES

In M.G. VASSANJI's new novel, a prominent scientist teeters on the borders of physics and faith

3 mins

Twinned Timelines

Two narratives combine in Radhika Oberoi's Of Mothers and Other Perishables to create a personal and political story

2 mins

The Piano Man

The legendary English pianist Peter Donohoe is all set to wow Mumbai audiences with two recitals this month cordings of Mozart, Brahms and Grieg have earned him critical acclaim.

1 min

Root-ing for Rajasthani Folk

IN ITS 17TH EDITION, THE JODHPUR RIFF FESTIVAL WILL SPOTLIGHT RAJASTHANI FOLK ARTISTS, ALONGSIDE A BEVY OF GLOBAL MUSICIANS

2 mins

Cultural Catalyst

The DAG Delhi exhibition, India's Rockefeller Artists, features works by the grant's beneficiaries

2 mins

HER DARK MATERIALS

AADITI JOSHI'S FIRST SOLO SHOW IN DELHI CASTS A CRITICAL EYE AT THE USE OF POLYPROPYLENE BAGS, WITH THE MATERIAL ITSELF BECOMING A STATEMENT

1 min

FATHERS AND SONS

Filmmaker Sandip Ray reveals several unknown facets of his legendary father Satyajit Ray in Ashoke Nag's Ray on Ray

1 min

THE FLIP SIDE

Louis Vuitton’s Neverfull Inside Out bag is a playful spin on a much loved icon

1 min

RETURN TO THE FOLD

Here's the faceoff we have all been waiting for, Vivo X Fold 3 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6.

1 min

TECH THIS OUT

A round-up of what's new and innovative in the world of technology

1 min

ON THE WATCHLIST

Geneva Watch Days 2024 celebrates the innovation and creativity that independent watchmakers and boutique brands bring to the industry

1 min

ELEVATE YOUR GAME

For those who play, golf can be an all-consuming lifestyle. Here’s our curated guide to some of the best courses, gear, destinations, and stylish apparel to stay sharp on the greens.

2 mins

RETURN TO EDEN

ESCAPE TO PARADISE WHERE SUN, SEA, SAND AND SOLITUDE ARE YOUR SOUL COMPANIONS.

4 mins

BUSINESS IN THE BUSH

Why private safari buyouts are a game changer, not just for travel but also for business, with the 'work in wilderness' trend catching on.

5 mins

WHERE EAGLES DARE

Powdery slopes reflecting silver is just the beginning. Here's what really counts when choosing between these European snow playgrounds.

5 mins

A Highland Fling

At the The Macallan’s core lies the creation of the finest spirit and storyteling

3 mins

HERE COMES THE BRIDE

ARE PASTEL COLOURS THE NEW RED WHEN IT COMES TO BRIDAL OUTFITS AND COUTURE?

3 mins

One Smart Apple

Blending artificial intelligence with the familiar, the latest iPhones are turning heads.

2 mins

FOLD AND BEHOLD

Is the Pixel 9 Pro Fold the foldable we've been waiting for?

1 min

FIT FOR KINGS

A weekend trip to the Taj Usha Kiran palace in Gwalior is one plush ride.

3 mins

MADE TO ORDER

Thomas Cattapan, Brooks Brothers' global tailoring specialist, tells Spice about five things to keep in mind to get the best out of a made-to-measure garment.

1 min

Plated to Perfection

NOE, newly opened at the Hotel Diplomat, brings elevated comfort food to the heart of New Delhi.

2 mins

THE WIND WHISPERER

MEET THE MERCEDES-BENZ CLE 300 CABRIOLET, WHERE COMFORT MEETS THE OPEN SKY

2 mins

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