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FROM THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
India Today
FALLOUT OF A STATUE’S FALL
A REALITY CHECK FOR GDP
SEPARATISTS IN THE FRAY
ALL EYES ON SEMINARIES
RACE FOR THE DA LIT VOTE
BARBER’S CUT
THE SAFFRON CHURN • HOW THE BJP AND THE SANGH PARIVAR ARE TRYING TO REINVENT THEMSELVES AFTER THE SUBPAR PERFORMANCE IN THE LOK SABHA ELECTION
RSS VS BJP: THE FAMILY FEUD
STATE BATTLES
THE GREAT SUBMARINE HUNT IS ON • INDIA’S BIG SUBMARINE ACQUISITION PROGRAMME, PROJECT 75 (I), IS ROLLING FORWARD AT FULL STEAM. WITH AN EXPANDING CHINESE SUBMARINE FLEET EXTENDING ITS REACH IN THE INDIAN OCEAN, IT MUST MOVE FASTER STILL
SILENT, UNSEEN GUARDIANS OF THE SEAS • A comparative look at the submarine capabilities of India, China and Pakistan
PINARAYI FACES THE HEAT • AN MLA’S EXPLOSIVE ALLEGATIONS EXPOSE THE DARK UNDERBELLY OF KERALA’S POLICE FORCE, DRAGGING EVEN THE CMO UNDER A CLOUD OF SUSPICION
HAS SAFETY AT THE WORKPLACE BECOME A BIG FACTOR IN WOMEN’S EMPLOYMENT DECISION?
THE DESI TOY BOOM • A POLICY PUSH HELPS INDIA’S TOY SECTOR PICK UP, BUT LACK OF PRECISION ENGINEERING AND HIGH CAPITAL INVESTMENT HAMPER ITS FULL POTENTIAL
SNARING THE DIGITAL DACOITS • Rapidly becoming the new hub of online fraud in the country, a concerted crackdown by the state and the police has helped Rajasthan’s Deeg district bring down the menace drastically within six months
OPERATION ANTI VIRUS
THE NEW WEAPON AGAINST TB • With India running against time to eliminate tuberculosis by 2025, a new drug regimen offers hope. But persistent shortages of even basic medications threaten to derail progress and fuel drug resistance
TB TREATMENT AND CHALLENGES • A silent invader spread through the air, TB is caused by a tenacious bacterium that primarily targets the lungs. It typically causes persistent cough, fever, night sweats and weight loss. But if left untreated, it can lead to serious complications such as lung damage, meningitis or infection of other organs
Subterranean Wonder • A museum worthy of the World Heritage stature of Humayun’s Tomb is finally open at the site
CAPITAL DRAMA • The fifth edition of the Delhi Theatre Festival promises a galaxy of star performers
Life and Times of the SUPERSTAR
CINEMA Coming of Age • With Stree 2 and Vedaa—both of which released on Independence Day—Abhishek Banerjee is finally getting the meaty roles he feels he deserves
REBEL Without A PAUSE • SAFFRONART IS HOSTING A MAJOR AUCTION OF F.N. SOUZA’S ART IN DELHI ON SEPTEMBER 14
Paint in Memory • INDIAN-AMERICAN ARTIST JOYA MUKERJEE LOGUE’S DEBUT SHOW IN INDIA AT DELHI’S VADEHRA ART GALLERY IS A MEDITATION ON A LIFE LIVED BETWEEN TWO CULTURES
STEPPING INTO THE SPOTLIGHT • Ananya Panday plays an heiress-turned-hustler in Prime Video’s comedy-drama series, Call Me Bae
Letter from the Editor-In-Chief
CUTTING EDGE STYLE
SMART LUXE • AI is revolutionising luxury gadgets, from smartphones and TVs to Laptops, and Smartwatches.
DRESSED TO THRILL • Top three dress watches of 2024
Old meets Bold...