CATEGORIES

INDO-US NUCLEAR DEAL, 2008 - Ending India's Nuclear Pariah Status

The Indo-US nuclear deal saw the US break ranks with the gatekeepers of nuclear technology to admit India into the global nuclear trade. It led to closer strategic ties with Washington

AGNI-I, 1989 - BALLISTIC MUSCLE

In 1989, the launch of its first intermediate-range ballistic missile, Agni, elevated India into an elite club. Agni-l laid the foundation of the country's emergence as a regional superpower

PRE-NATAL SEX DETERMINATION BAN, 1994 - SAVING THE UNBORN DAUGHTER

By banning pre-natal sex determination, India took the first step towards preventing the murder of a girl child in the womb. From that has flowed other latter-day battles-like the one for her right to education

PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION, 1979 - SUPREME RIGHT TO BE HEARD

The PIL has come as a boon to the disadvantaged, with the Supreme Court opening its doors for them. And while it has evolved as a powerful tool for social reform and government accountability, it has also become prone to misuse, which too the court has duly taken heed of

VISHAKA GUIDELINES, 1997 - An Armour for Working Women

One woman's fight for justice became the fight of the nation's women, resulting in the Supreme Court recognising, for the first time, sexual harassment at the workplace as discrimination against women and prescribing the Vishaka guidelines to deal with it

DECRIMINALISING HOMOSEXUALITY, 2018 - FREEDOM TO LOVE

It's been only six years since the LGBTQ community got the Indian courts to rule that Section 377 was illegal, that they are not criminals and are free to love who they want. But the battle is still on to secure basic rights and a place in society free of stigma

NIRBHAYA RAPE CASE, 2012 - STIRRING A NATION'S CONSCIENCE

It took the savage gang-rape of a young physiotherapy intern on the streets of the national capital to provoke outrage so massive that the lawmakers were left with no choice but to revisit the country's existing laws on rape and punishment and make them more stringent

MANDAL REPORT IMPLEMENTATION, 1990 - Spark that Lit a Social Revolution

What was perhaps as much a political expedient as the desire for social justice soon took on a life of its own, ushering in the era of caste-based politics and a growing competition among communities for quotas in jobs and education

GOLDEN QUADRILATERAL, 1999 - TAKING THE HIGHWAY

Golden Quadrilateral showed how to turn a bold vision into reality. Indian highway-building leapfrogged into the future, and the scorching pace hasn't stopped since

THE SHATABDI, 1988 - The Superfast Success

The Shatabdi Express redefined Indian rail travel, blending speed and luxury, and laid the foundation for modern innovations like the Vande Bharat Express

TELECOM - The Cellerati Generation

In 1995, India's first mobile call sparked a transformative journey that has redefined communication, economics and social outreach across the nation

METRO TRAINS - MESSIAH OF RAPID RAIL

From Calcutta's pioneering start to Delhi's technological leap, India's metro systems have changed the way its urban citizenry travels

LOW-COST AIRLINES, 2003 - NO-FRILLS TAKES OFF

Air Deccan shattered the myth that flying was an elite pursuit. With no-frills service and ultra-low fares, it transformed Indian aviation, inspiring a booming budget airline segment

THE GENERIC BREAKTHROUGH - Pharmacy to the World

India's pharmaceutical industry has evolved from dependency on foreign firms to global dominance. Driven by generics, biopharma breakthroughs and innovation, it has cemented the country's status as the planet's drug factory

THE SOFTWARE BOOM FROM BYTES TO BILLIONS

From a $100-million fledgling in 1991 to a $250-billion powerhouse today, India's IT industry capitalised on visionary policies, pioneering companies and the Y2K opportunity to become a global leader in outsourcing and innovation

ECONOMIC LIBERALISATION, 1991- BREAKING THE SHACKLES

In 1990, India faced economic collapse with dwindling forex reserves and mounting debt. The next year, the Narasimha Rao government, with Manmohan Singh as finance minister, launched transformative reforms, dismantling protectionism and reshaping the economy

THE MARUTI 800, 1983- The Aam Aadmi Car

The small car that made a big difference by democratising car ownership in the country and changing the face of India's automotive industry

RELIANCE INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING, 1977 - The Emperor of Equities

With his novel idea of raising funds from the public in the late '70s, Dhirubhai Ambani awoke the sleeping giant that was India's capital market, giving the ordinary investor a chance to own a small piece of big business and be part of an equity revolution

WEAVE A STORY

Saree plays muse and material in this modern iteration

SIMPLE LIVING

Spatial planning meets spirituality, and up-cyling meets unconventional design practices, in this Gurgaon home

HARMONY IN DESIGN

Using principles of vaastu coupled with a creative interplay of open and closed spaces, this home in Vadodara is a welcome sight

THE NEW ECO CHIC

This home in Kerala is designed on the principles of climate responsive architecture

Crafting a New Look

A look at five festive artistic finds from Jaipur to brighten your celebrations

NAMES TO KNOW

From homes and offices to banquets and hotels, these architects and designers' approach to design is paving the way for some exciting spaces

CHIC AND COSY

Let your indoor winter wonderland revel in bold bedding, quilted beauties and charming cushions

STEP INTO STYLE

This winter, international collaborations are lending the Indian carpet industry a unique look underfoot

DECK THE HALLS

With this festive array of accessories, cushions and X'mas-themed decoratives

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Looking for Christmas inspiration? Here are plenty of ideas to steal and products to make it come to life.

YULE LOVE IT TOO

Dressed for Christmas, while retaining its earthy charm, this home in Mumbai is a lesson in how to style your interiors for the festivities ahead

WOOD YOU?

Known for its unique wooden beauties, the design of this new store in Bangalore is just as captivating as its wares