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India Today is the leading news magazine and most widely read publication in India. The magazine’s leadership is unquestioned, so much so that India Today is what Indian journalism is judged by, for its integrity and ability to bring unbiased and incisive perspective to arguably the most dynamic, yet perplexing, region in the world. Breaking news and shaping opinion, it is now a household name and the flagship brand of India’s leading multidimensional media group. Additionally, the weekly brings with it a range supplements like Women, Home, Aspire, Spice and Simply which focus on style, health, education, fashion, etc. and Indian cities.

FROM THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

India Today

RATIONALISE. DECRIMINALISE. DIGITISE.

GOING BEYOND TRADE TIES

Pinarayi’s Man Under Scanner

A Tense Alliance

SOFT POWER TO MAKE WAVES

GLASSHOUSE

MAKING PAKISTAN PAY • THE HARD OPTIONS THAT INDIA CAN EXERCISE AFTER ITS DIPLOMATIC OFFENSIVE

OPTIONS TO PUNISH PAKISTAN • India has a few options on the table to make Islamabad pay, and pay heavily, for their long-standing support to cross-border terrorism. However, each comes with consequences, and not just for our recalcitrant neighbour

20 MINUTES OF MAYHEM • In the shadow of past fatal attacks on civilians, another terror strike leaves 26 dead and 17 injured, this time in Pahalgam on Apr. 22—raising fresh fears in a scarred valley

RISE OF THE VEGGIELANTES • RELIGIOUS VIGILANTES ARE OPENING NEW FRONTS OVER MEAT-EATING EVEN THOUGH MORE THAN HALF THE COUNTRY IDENTIFIES AS NON-VEGETARIAN

PITFALLS OF THE CASTE COUNT • THE CONGRESS ENTHUSIASM FOR A CASTE CENSUS NOTWITHSTANDING, THE SIDDARAMAIAH GOVERNMENT’S TABLING OF THE KARNATAKA SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL SURVEY 2015 IS NOW A POLITICAL HOT POTATO

NAVY’S NEW AIR POWER • INS VIKRANT ’S DECKS WILL SOON HAVE ADVANCED RAFALE MARINES, PROMISING TO BLUNT THE THREAT FROM ADVERSARIES IN THE IND0-PACIFIC

A Burst of PATRIOTIC FERVOUR • Filmmakers are revisiting India’s colonial past to bring our forgotten stories and heroes to life for future generations

Beacons of Parsi Heritage • A NEW BOOK ON A HISTORIC WELL, A FRESHLY REOPENED MUSEUM AND THE REINSTALLATION OF THE PARSI GATE ON MARINE DRIVE GIVE US THREE REASONS TO CELEBRATE MUMBAI’S ZOROASTRIAN COMMUNITY

WALK IN THE CLOUDS • Mumbai’s elated with its elevated walkway at Malabar Hill

REFLECTION AND RESISTANCE • Artist Vibha Galhotra’s new show explores the overlapping issues of climate change, political breakdown and rapid urbanisation

PICTURE PERFECT • ‘Becoming’ celebrates 130 years of art, illustrations in Indian children’s books

The Road Less Travelled • A Maverick in Politics by Mani Shankar Aiyar offers instructive ringside lessons in mainstream Indian politics

A MOMENT OF TRIUMPH • Amitabh Kant’s How India Scaled Mt G20 provides an insider’s view of India’s G20 presidency

Q+A LITERARY QUARTET • Upamanyu Chatterjee is out with The Hush of the Uncaring Sea, a collection of four novellas

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

OBJECTS OF DESIRE • Watches Spirits Lifestyle Gadgets

SCOOP WHOOP! • With dollops of innovation and swirls of layered textures, these ice cream brands offer whimsy and winning tastes with every spoon.

TOP GEAR • The drive to secure the best-in-class gadgetry for your vehicles led us to these wonderful gizmos.

ASPHALT ASPIRATIONS • India’s growing vehicle market is only getting bigger and 2025 is no exception, with new launches that range from souped-up SUVs to electric sportscars and ultra-rare super fast sportscars from iconic brands. Here’s our list of the hottest launches from this year.

CUSTOMISING YOUR CASK • The allure of whisky cask...