India Today

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

BUDGET 2025 A JOB WELL DONE!

MENDING MANIPUR

HOW BJP WON DELHI

AAP GUARDS FORT PUNJAB

WAIT, YOU’RE FIRED

BACK WITH A THE BJP HAS RECOVERED ELECTORALLY AND WOULD WIN BANG • A MAJORITY ON ITS OWN AFTER THE SETBACK IN THE 2024 GENERAL ELECTION. BUT THE ECONOMY CONTINUES TO BE A CAUSE OF WORRY FOR THE MODI GOVERNMENT

HOW THE PUBLIC MOOD HAS CHANGED • Seat and vote share projections in the past MOTN polls

Methodology

THE GROWTH DILEMMA • Inflation, rising unemployment and stagnant incomes continue to be matters of concern for a majority of Indians, fuelling scepticism about the long-term impact of the government’s policies

THE GRAND ILLUSION • Despite internal turmoil and electoral setbacks, a majority of people still want the INDIA bloc to persist, valuing a strong Opposition even as doubts about its leadership and unity mount

PERFECT 10 FOR YOGI • At the helm for eight years in UP, Yogi Adityanath cements his nationwide appeal with the most popular CM title for the 10th consecutive time

HANDLE WITH CAUTION • Not many in India are concerned about Trump’s disruptive presidency; with China, they prefer circumspection. The government’s overall foreign policy gets a thumbs up, though not the ties with neighbours

IN A STATE OF FLUX • While support for socio-political reforms remains robust, concerns about democracy, religious polarisation and women’s safety indicate persistent disquiet

BLOCK THE BURNOUT • As stress impacts more than half the workforce and every fourth employee fails to strike work-life balance, more and more back shorter work weeks

KNIGHTS OF THE ARENA • World chess champion D. Gukesh and para archer Sheetal Devi are new favourites, as cricket’s top stars retain their positions amongst both men and women. Sindhu and Neeraj, too, head their respective lists by long margins

NEW STARS RISING • Pushpa stars Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna emerge at the No. 3 spot in the No. 1 actor/actress stakes, but cannot dislodge the royals—Big B, SRK or Deepika Padukone

AN ECOLOGICAL EQUILIBRIUM • The first ever India Today Environment Conclave, held in Bengaluru, focused on some of the pressing green challenges facing Karnataka and the country, including climate change, man-animal conflict and the state capital’s woes

GREEN ZONE • Featuring conservation experts, wildlife biologists, green warriors, civic groups and even a filmmaker, discussions at the India Today Environment Conclave spanned a wide arc of themes and issues

Baithaks Are Back • Once on the verge of extinction, the culture of intimate musical gatherings is making a strong comeback

Duo Lingo • Music composer pair Naren Chandavarkar and Benedict Taylor have managed to make their long-distance collaboration work

Mapping the Mind • Sculptor Arzan Khambatta’s first pen-and-ink drawings show is a reflection of his subconscious feelings

INFLECTION OF IDENTITIES • An exhibition by the Aravani Art Project shines a light on the trials and triumphs of India’s trans community

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