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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

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THE FIRST INDIA TODAY "GROSS DOMESTIC BEHAVIOR" SURVEY

A JUDICIAL FIRESTORM

Mann Shifts Gears

A WIN AGAINST CASTEISM

Caustic Colours of Rajasthan

RETURN OF THE OLIVE RIDLEYS

TEST CASE?

WEAPONISING HISTORY • The violence in Maharashtra over Aurangzeb’s controversial legacy is only the latest marker of Hindutva attempts to redress perceived historical wrongs

LIGHTING A POLITICAL TINDERBOX

Other Battlezones

The Emperor and His Resting Place

Film that Launched a Thousand Protests • Action pyrotechnics and fire and brimstone dialogue that fan the fire of nationalism—Chhaava follows Bollywood’s new template for historical extravaganzas

“Our focus is on Mathura and Kashi only” • Vishva Hindu Parishad president Alok Kumar spoke to Anilesh S. Mahajan on the row surrounding Aurangzeb’s tomb and the Hindu right’s temple revival movements. Excerpts:

TIME TO CHOOSE OUR HEROES WISELY

WHY ARE WE DIGGING GRAVES OF THE PAST?

A HIMALAYAN RIVER THREAT • CHINA’S COLOSSAL BRAHMAPUTRA DAM PROJECT SPARKS ALARM IN INDIA, FUELLING CONCERNS OVER WATER SECURITY, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND BEIJING’S GROWING UPSTREAM CONTROL OVER A CRITICAL RIVER

HOW INDIA SHOULD RESPOND • THE MANY WAYS IN WHICH INDIA CAN COUNTER CHINA’S WATER DOMINANCE

THE NEW PATHBREAKERS • INDIA TODAY GROUP’S ‘DRIVERS OF CHANGE’ RECOGNISES 15 VISIONARIES WHOSE INNOVATION, ACTIVISM AND HERITAGE PRESERVATION ARE SHAPING THE FUTURE

HALL OF FAME: THE ACHIEVERS

Rediscovering the mountains • WHY SIKKIM SHOULD BE ON YOUR TRAVEL ITINERARY THIS SUMMER

Spring is in the Air

NEW HOTEL OPENINGS • The hotel scene is hotting up with these key launches

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE

THE REVELATION • Gangtok can be a sublime experience, especially if you’re staying at Taj Guras Kutir

BEST OF SIKKIM • Gangtok is great. But to get a sense of the ‘real’ Sikkim, take a road trip across this tiny state that is big on experience

THE HILLS ARE ALIVE • From the highest trek in Karnataka to an offbeat wildlife experience in Kerala, here’s how to make the most of your next hill station vacation in South India

Charmed by Chennai • Actor-musician Shruti Haasan spills the beans about what makes Chennai her favourite city

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

IT’S A DATE!

Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Body

HAUTE HARDWARE • Top five laptops that make the ultimate style statement.

A TIMELESS LEGACY • The launch of The Amrut Expedition—the oldest single malt ever made in India—has ushered a golden moment for the country’s spirits. Here’s why Indian whisky is pro age.

THE BORN-AGAIN STARS • Reclaiming their feminine energy and inner brilliance, this is an inward journey of self discovery.

A ROYAL AWAKENING

“My journey is like a river, it’s just been flowing in every direction and taken its own path. I never thought I have to be a mountain, be on top, stand rock solid and look at everyone from that vantage point.”

“I don’t...