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Films witha DiFFerence
After two pandemic-induced online editions, the 11th edition of Dharamshala International Film Festival (DIFF) is back with a physical edition in McLeodganj from November 3 to 6. The lineup, meant to showcase the finest films from India and abroad, does an especially masterful job of spotlighting the diversity and sheer talent of independent films from the subcontinent. Here are some films to look out for:
REIMAGINING THE RAMAYANA
Author Amish Tripathi has again found in mythology the recipe for yet another blockbuster book
EPIC REACTION
Films based on Hindu deities and mythology have appealed to Indian audiences for decades. But the flood of hate and intolerance in recent times has left filmmakers exasperated
HOMELAND BATTLES
AFTER NEARLY 25 YEARS IN POWER, THE BJP NOW FACES A THREECORNERED BATTLE IN GUJARAT. WILL IT HELP OR HURT THE PARTY’S CAUSE, OR COULD THIS ELECTION SPRING A SURPRISE?
THE DYNASTS DILEMMA
BJP LEADERS LIKE TO CALL OUT THE OPPOSITION'S 'PARIVARVAAD' BUT THEIR OWN PARTY IS NO STRANGER TO POLITICAL NEPOTISM
Is Your Home Diwali Ready?
Be it a cards table, an outdoor pizza party, a special coffee station or gadgets to help prepare for the festivities, here's how you can set the mood
The Taming Of Covid-19
A decline in the number of Covid infections and deaths suggests that natural or acquired immunity has helped us get the better of the virus, though it's early days yet to pronounce the end of the pandemic
Blooming WITH IDEAS
Festivities and flowers go hand in hand, but before picking up that string of marigolds, keep yourself updated with the latest floral design trends for the season
Fun, Festive. Fabrics
Experts share styling tips and creative ideas to ensure your home is the best dressed this season
Cover story Shopping
Crockery
The Gift GUIDE
It's the season of giving the perfect presents. Pick your festive favourites from an array of attractive pieces ranging from lights to showpieces.
Be The Host with the Most
The table is where the magic happens. Here are quick tips and clever tricks to wow friends and family.
FOR THOSE INTIMATE GATHERINGS
CELEBRATING WITH YOUR INNER CIRCLE, CLOSE FRIENDS AND FAMILY MAKES THE FESTIVITIES EVEN MORE SPECIAL
Q+A HER PIECE OF THE ACTION
Buoyed by the critical success of her film choices, actress PARINEETI CHOPRA now wants to reinvent herself with every release. Code Name: Tiranga, her latest, sees her try her hand at action
WE TOO CAN SPIN
Despite the many odds stacked against them, India's women DJs are choosing to persevere
BRAVE OF HEART
In her debut book, Mansi Choksi paints a sombre, compelling portrait of three couples who defy all odds to be together in modern India
THE FRIENDS WE NEED
There are now enough web shows about female friendships for them to be a radical, subversive genre unto themselves
TRAPPED IN AN ICY GRAVE
THE DEATHS OF 29 MOUNTAINEERS IN AN AVALANCHE IN UTTARKASHI HAVE PUT THE SPOTLIGHT ON THE DANGERS CLIMBERS FACE IN THE HIMALAYAS
FASTER, HIGHER. STRONGER... IN CHHATTISGARH
The Bhupesh Baghel-led Congress government hosts the state's first-ever Chhattisgarhia Olympics ostensibly to promote traditional Indian sports among its people. It's not all sporting spirit, though. The event is also intended as a political outreach a year ahead of the assembly polls
DOLE OR INCENTIVE?
THE PRODUCTION-LINKED INCENTIVE SCHEME HAS HELPED BOOST INDIA'S MOBILE EXPORTS BUT IS YET TO SHOW RESULTS IN SOME OTHER SECTORS. AGILITY AND EASE OF DOING BUSINESS IN ITS IMPLEMENTATION WILL DETERMINE ITS SUCCESS
MIXED MESSAGES
Senior BJP and RSS leaders signal an interest in dialogue with Muslims in the wake of the crackdown on the PFI. But the politics of polarisation endures
KHARGE TAKES THE REINS
MALLIKARJUN KHARGE, 80, THE FIRST DALIT PRESIDENT CONGRESS HAS HAD IN 50 YEARS, TAKES OVER AT A TIME WHEN THE PARTY IS DESPERATE FOR A REVIVAL. CAN HE RISE TO THE CHALLENGE?
BACK ON TRACK
RAJASTHAN TOURISM
BIG FISH VS THE SMALL FARMER
THEIR ONLY HOPE Farmers at Rambhadrapur village pose with their land deeds. Behind them lies farmland converted to a pond
MISSION BIHAR: THE JP’ IN BJP
BJP IN BIHAR
SATAN’S OWN COUNTRY?
KERALA/ HUMAN SACRIFICE
SEASON OF ROADSHOWS
RAJASTHAN/RAJE-PILOT
UNTAMED INFLATION
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) seems to have its back to the wall. Despite hiking interest rates multiple times this year, inflation has shown no signs of easing, with retail inflation, measured by the consumer price index (CPI), touching 7.4 per cent in September. This is the ninth month in a row—or three quarters—that inflation has breached the RBI’s 6 per cent upper range limit. The RBI is now duty bound to give the Centre an explanation. But can it really do anything to ease the pressure? Perhaps not, say experts. Worse, rate hikes inevitably hurt growth. The International Monetary Fund has already cut India’s 2022-23 GDP growth projection to 6.8 per cent from its 7.4 per cent esti mate in July, while the World Bank revised its forecast to 6.5 per cent from the earlier 7.5 per cent estimate.
The Rise Of Superbugs
As existing antibiotics cease to tame bacteria due to indiscriminate use and the pipeline for new drugs runs dry, India is staring at a massive public health crisis
The Rebranding Of Rahul Gandhi
The Congress's Bharat Jodo Yatra has the lofty aim of forging a narrative of unity against the BJP's divisive politics but it's also about rebuilding political capital for Rahul Gandhi