In this issue

Highlights of India Today 8th April 2024: With the Lok Sabha elections just weeks away, India Today takes a deep dive into the political world, from the BJP's historic target of 400 seats to events on the ground in various crucial states. Plus, the March issue of Spice

INDIA'S GROWING WEALTH DIVIDE

THE FINDINGS HAVE REITERATED WHAT SEVERAL ECONOMISTS HAVE BEEN POINTING TO: THE STARK AND WIDENING WEALTH DIVIDE AMONG INDIANS, WITH THE PANDEMIC MAKING THINGS WORSE

4 mins

FIGHT FOR A FAIR SHARE

The differences between Karnataka and the Centre over disbursal of Union funds have escalated in the runup to the general election, with the state’s Siddaramaiah-led Congress government filing a writ petition in Supreme Court on March 23 seeking the release of central aid for drought relief.

3 mins

BAND OF BROTHERS

MADHYA PRADESH WILL SOON HAVE A POLICE BAND IN EACH DISTRICT, IN A BID TO MAKE THE FORCE MORE PEOPLE-FRIENDLY

2 mins

THE QUEST FOR 400

THE PARTY SETS ABOUT TO ACCOMPLISH THIS HISTORIC FEAT WITH A CLEVER MIX OF STRATEGY, REALPOLITIK AND A WELL-DISSEMINATED NARRATIVE BUILT ON HINDUTVA AND DEVELOPMENT

10+ mins

KEJRIWAL AT A CROSSROADS

The AAP chief has been central to the party's fortunes. His arrest in the Delhi liquor scam row could put their Lok Sabha poll campaign in disarray, and even trigger an existential crisis within

10+ mins

BULLETS & BALLOTS

IT'S ELECTION SEASON, AND EASTERN UP'S BAHUBALIS ARE AGAIN MUCH IN DEMAND

4 mins

NEW DUO TAKE ON BIG TWO

J&K Apni Party and DPAP along with People's Conference hope to end the old dominance of the National Conference and the PDP in the Lok Sabha polls

3 mins

CROSS AND CURRENTS

The BJP fields Congress leader A.K. Antony's son in the Pathanamthitta LS seat. Can he upset the status quo, help the lotus bloom in central Kerala?

3 mins

THE OBC PUSHBACK

A new political outfit aims to take on Maratha candidates in 18 out of the 48 Lok Sabha seats to secure socio-political space for OBCs

2 mins

BACK IN THE FIGHT

Following failed alliance talks, the BJD strategically selects candidates to challenge BJP's nominees, marking the onset of an electoral showdown

3 mins

The Great Disruptor

T.M. Krishna's creative ruptures on Carnatic open it to an equal music - true to its complex genesis. The chorus of rage over an award is a passing note

7 mins

WHY ON THEIR OWN TERMS

WHY GENERATION 'Z', OR THOSE BORN BETWEEN 1996 AND 2010, DON'T BELIEVE IN BEING CHAINED TO A DESK OR A JOB

10+ mins

A CONSIDERED LIFE

Upamanyu Chatterjee's new novel-Lorenzo Searches for the Meaning of Life-is about a monk on a metaphysical quest, and is unlike anything he has written before

3 mins

Worlds Within Worlds

TASHAN MEHTA'S SECOND NOVEL, MAD SISTERS OF ESI, REVELS IN WORLD-BUILDING, THE CORNERSTONE OF GOOD FANTASY

2 mins

THE BOOK SELLER

Rajen Mehra's Never Out of Print recounts the fascinating journey of Rupa Publishers

1 min

A Remarkable Friendship

A chronicle of Ramachandra Guha's rewarding and eccentric relationship with his long-time editor, Rukun Advani

2 mins

THE OTHER BOSE

Fugitive of Empire delves into the intrepid life of the Indian revolutionary and nationalist Rash Behari Bose and his connection with Japan

2 mins

CHURNING the FURNACE

The Shakti: Fair & Fierce exhibition at NGMA, New Delhi, sees women artists expressing themselves in a range of material

2 mins

ONCE AND FUTURE GODDESS

An ongoing exhibition at DAG - Kali: Reverence and Rebellion brings together depictions of the goddess over the centuries

2 mins

LEADING MAN

Randeep Hooda dons the added mantle of director with the biopic, Swatantrya Veer Savarkar

1 min

Life's Enduring Seescapes

Actor Arjun Rampal travels down memory lane and holds forth on the transformative journeys that have defined him, and his life, beyond work.

3 mins

HOLIDAY IN THE WILD

WITH KENYA OFFERING VISA-FREE TRAVEL NOW, THE AFRICAN WILDLIFE FANTASY HAS COME HOME TO ROOST.

4 mins

Why Luxury Trains Are The Smartest Way To Travel In 2024

Forget high-speed rail. Steve King applauds the revival of sumptuous - and soporific - trains, from the Royal Scotsman to the relaunched Orient Express

3 mins

THE LATITUDE THAT LONGITUDES ACCORD

As the world of whiskies expands beyond the Scottish highlands, America, Ireland and Japan, Spice dots the map with new world centres of spirited joy.

4 mins

COLOUR ME GREEN

Even with the inclusions, fractures, and fissures that are integral to an emerald, it's allure remains undiminished. The question is what enhancements should you allow?

4 mins

With Delhi at its Hearth

Under the mentorship of Michelin star chef Vineet Bhatia, the eponymous Dhilli at the Oberoi, New Delhi celebrates its formative first year.

2 mins

Sleek Sophistication

The newest Range Rover builds on its well-earned cache and also promises comfort and style

2 mins

Creature Comforts

Bookmark Resorts, Jogi Mahal, Ranthambore brings an elevated luxury experience to tiger country

2 mins

Breath of Fresh (Ai)r

With the first thin laptop designed with artificial intelligence (AI) in the forefront, Apple's new MacBook Air M3 is future ready.

2 mins

Fine Dining Minus the Fuss

Papa's recasts familiar Indian dishes in modern, artful forms, liberated from geographical boundaries.

1 min

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