Highlights of the issue:- India Today Malayalam February 25 2015 issue

Highlights of India Today Malayalam issue dated February 18th 2015. ICC World Cricket is on the air and India Today has brought up a special issue on world cup and ten captains who have lead their countries to World Cup win have written for the issue. Wasim Akram, Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev, Arjuna Ranatunga, Steve Waugh, Damien Martyn, Adam Gilchrist are some among them. 10 best bowling instances are also showcased. The recent incident of capturing cocaine from Shine Tom Chacko and his female friends has triggered yet another episode of police vigil in Kochi. An investigative story looks into why such incidents go futile. CPM state secretary Pinarayi Vijayan is about to step down from his secretariship and his future is discussed in political analysis story. TV channel media in Kerala is facing a financial crisis and another significant story examines the inside tales of this crisis.

Highlights of the issue:-India Today Malayalam dated February 11, 2015 has the cover story on bar bribery scandal that continue to fill headlines. India Today Malayalam has got an exclusive revelation on this scandal by the bar owner Biju Ramesh against Finance minister K M Mani's son Jose K Mani MP. Biju alleged that Jose  K Mani had offered 10 crore rupees to withdraw allegations against K M Mani in the bar issue. CPI(M)'s district conventions are over and the party has elected new district secretaries in half of the districts in the state. Will this would help the party to gain a better face? A special  story analyses it. US president Barak Obama's official visit India was a dramatic turn the relations between India and US, says a special report on Obama's visit. India Today Beijing reporter has written a piece on the question of what would be the reaction of China to Obama's visit. Another special report in the  latest issue is, the life of an indian jihadhi in issis world. It is the story of an engineering student, Areeb Majeed, who has turned to be an ISIS fighter. The colour of paribarthan in West Bengal is fading. Sarada chit fund scam is shaking CM Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress and it would be a game-changer in the West Bengal politics. An exclusive interview with CM Mamata is also carried with the story. On the upcoming assembly election in New Delhi, Sekhar Gupta looks at the  "writings on the wall" in this issue. AAP is making their position stronger with standing tall with poor and BJP is becoming stronger in it's old forts. But Congress is just watching. A special report on former UPA minister Jayanti Natarajan's letter against Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi analyses her revelations and resignation from the party. The peace process between the jacobite and orthodox churches is gaining momentum after a letter wrote by orthodox Catholicose to Patriarch Bava.    

Highlights of India Today Malayalam issue dated February 4th 2015. This edition has the cover story on new revelations on bar bribery allegations against Kerala finance minister and veteran Kerala Congress(m) leader K M Mani. Mani's rivals were getting support from his ally Kerala congress (B) leader R Balakrishnapillai, which is placing the UDF government  in more trouble. An exclusive interview with Balakrishnapillai is another highlight of the  cover story package. The big story of this issue is US President Barak Obama's visit to India. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hopes to build a new level relation with US and he hopes that the deliverables of this visit will transform India into a economic power. An exclusive l interview with President Obama by Sekhar Gupta is an add on the big story. "We have to make sure words are matched by deeds," says Obama. Former foreign secretary Syam Saran and senior research fellow in the Asian Studies Center of Heritage Foundation Liza Curtis write on their expectations on the visit. An analysis on Delhi niyamasabha election looks at the BJP's Kiran Bedi card against Kejrival. The modernization project of Indian Army is halted by the low budget allocations. The Army is waiting for the Narendra Modi government's decision, another important write up in the issue says. The issues facing spice jet in the Indian aviation sector reiterate the problems facing the sector. Number of passengers is increasing but the aviation companies are incurring losses day by day, says the article. Is co-operative banks are becoming Kerala's own swiss bank?. This question is arising after the legal war between banks and income tax department kick start. The 35th Nation Games hosted by Kerala has made headlines because of unfinished  infrastructure to conduct the games. This laziness is also shown in Kerala team selection and it would affect the dreams of Kerala in track and field.

India Today Malayalam dated January 28, 2015 has the cover story on the freelance terrorists attracted to the terrorism by ISIS and Al Qaeda,  using the cyber space to study and getting linked with the terror organizations having a structured platform. These cyber terrorists would be a new threat to India, says the cover story. Indian National Congress's vice president Rahul Gandhi's plan to rejuvenate the party is welcomed by the young leaders of party but the old brigade is opposing the plan. Delhi assembly election is becoming a battle between Aam Admi Party(AAP) and BJP. After the loksabha election defeat AAP leader Aravind Kejriwal and his team have built a structure to the party, what they lacked after its transformation from NGO to a political party. Is it enough to block the BJP from gaining power in Delhi. A three page story about BJP's plan to saffronise the national icons reveals details and names of the plan. The 72-member list include Bhagat Singh, BR Ambedker, Jamshedy Tata, RajaRam Mohan Roy, Rabeendranath Tagore and Mother Theresa. BJP's plan to give importance to these leaders aims to dim congress leaders' fame and importance. The change in power guard in Sri Lanka is very important in India's foreign policy. A special report examines the wrong-doings of former Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajpakse and what future holds for the new president Maitripala Sirisena. An investigation on the life of elephants in Punnathoor Kotta run by Guruvayoor Devasom Board reveals that the pachyderms lead a life of misery in this "concentration camps" and carry pictures that speak volumes. Perumal Murugan and his literatary harakiri will be a turning point in the cultural fasicm that gains momentum in India. He was ending his literary career after the threat from Hindutva groups and caste groups.

Highlights of the issue:-India Today Malayalam dated January 21, 2015 has the cover story of annual sex survey. This time, the theme was sex and the Indian teen. Today's Indian teens are born after the internet. It's not virginity they worry about but that obscure object of desire called love. At that time teenagers are in a confused state because they are under the scanner of parents and teachers. The cover story package also contain teenagers' life from three orthodox mentality filled cities, ahamedabad, patna, jaipur. The ideological pressure from RSS on primeminister Narendra Modi has now reached a truce point. But the issues still linger, says a three page story about RSS-Governmet tussle. The mysterious fishing boat engulfed in fire in coast of Gujarat is still fuming. The alleged boat was caught due to the vigil start by the UPA government. Internet is a speeding spoon for aspiring terrorist. Operation Chakravyuh is a project started by the intelligence wing of government and they are planing to increase its depth. The Hindu outfits-led Ghar Vapsi had already been a talking point in Kerala and a feature looks at the interior truths, focusing on why these conversions take place with case studies and interviews. The big infrastructural dream of Kerala, Kochi Metro, is lagging behind the scheduled work and will not be commissioned with in the stipulated period, another notable story examines.

Highlights of India Today Malayalam issue dated January, 14, 2015. 
This edition’s cover story looks forward to new trends that make change in 2015 across various sectors in a rapidly transforming nation. The cover story include different takes on politics, economy, workplace, media, cinema, literature, business, food, healthcare, gadgets etc accompanied with a lead essay. The cover story sheds light to how the change in 2015 will affect the way India work, live and entertain and tells about custom made individual tastes. The big story analyses militants resurgency in north eastern states with a special focus on Assam in the wake of recent massacre of 70 people. Their operation and financing modules are also well portrayed along with the story. The developments of new political tie ups in Kashmir after the state election is another story in this issue. The PDP has emerged as the single largest party with 28 seats, but to form a government the party has to shake hands with any of the other parties including BJP. This evidently put party chief Mufti Muhammad Saeed in dilemma. A report from Kochi explains the plight of women workers in a factory working within the premises of Special Economic Zone. The discriminatory behavior of Asma Rubber Products limited management towards women workers with menstruation was the bone of contention. Along with this others issues in company has also came to light.  Another local story explains what is in the offing for the Malayalam film industry in 2015. With new and refreshed themes and story telling approaches, a bundle of films are going to hit the screen this year. Putting Mega starts apart; dominance of young stars with equal gender proportions is also evident in the list.

Highlights of India Today Malayalam issue dated 7TH January 2015:- India Today Malayalam dated January 7, 2015 has the cover story about News maker 2014. In this year,prime minister Narendra Modi the hope of youth in the country
,has becomethe news maker. A critical analysis of Modi's rise and an article about his earlier life are carried in this issue. The other news makers include BJP president AmitSha, finance minister Arun Jaitley, West Bengal chief minister Mamta Banerjee, former CBI director Renjith Sinha, reserve bank governor Reghuram Rajan, business magnet Gautham Adani etc. Regional news makers list is also included in this issue. Kerala CM Oommen Chandy is the regional news maker. KPCC president V M Sudheeran, Finance minister K M Mani, CPI M MLA Thomas Issac, Kiss of love movement etc are included in the regional list. 2014 is marked as year of Modi but assembly elections results of jammu and kashmir and Jharkhand held at the end of the year shows the modi wave is diminishing. BJP needs to review its strategies to continue their show, says a assembly election result review package in this issue. The Bharat 
Ratna award for Atal Bihari Vajpayee has made BJP's first national leader
 a national icon,says a four page photo feature on him. Many rare pictures of Vajpayee are being carried with it. The controversial liquor policy is a turning point in the relation between the congress government and the KPCC president in Kerala. Government and party are taking different routes as factional warbetween KPCC president V M Sudheeran and CM Oommen Chandy worse day by day. The nunneries in Kerala would be shut down within 25 years, says Conference of 
Catholic Bishops of India (CBCI) Deputy Secretary Stephen Alathara, in an interview with India Today Malayalam.

Highlights of India Today Malayalam issue dated December 31st, 2014:- India Today Malayalam dated December 31, 2014 has the cover story of Peshawar killings by 
Pak Taliban last week. This package critically evaluatesthe incident and the growth of terrorism in Pakistan and how it became a menace to them. A big story about the religious conversion says that the 'ghar vapsy" campaign by the RSS is an old one and the controversy is caused by the overenthusiasmof the RSS activistsIn assembly election special, a visual reporting to the real state of Jharkhand is included. The bar controversy is reigning the kerala politics over a period and it is witnessing another turning point. The UDF government is now changing its bar policy and it leads to increase rift between kerala pradesh congress committee (kpcc) president and CM Oommen Chandy. Kannur district in kerala a home ground for the political killings is again going through a period of unrest between BJP and CPM. Kerala high court's verdict against DLF in Kochi for violating the kerala coastal zone Act is blow against the big bullies in construction sector. This verdict is giving a strong position to authorities against them. The health security of the students in the hostels for adivasis run by the government is pathetic, says a special report on this issue.  Illyana, Thamanna, Nithya Menon, Samantha, Sreevidya, Yesudas, Vijay Yesudas, Mahira Khan, Sonakshi Sinha, Priyanka Chopra are included in the eyecatcher, cinebites pages.

Highlights of India Today Malayalam issue dated December 24th, 2014 has the cover story about increasing amount of shocking incidents of child abuse across the India. The story is carrying the legal aspects of child abuse cases and how parents can identify child abuse through observing the kid. Another story carrying in this issue is about Yadav Singh, engineer in chief of Noida authority, who was arrested for disproportionate asset case owns 1000 crore rupees empire. The writer goes through Yadav's disproportionate world of assets. The issues also have special feature section in which experts of various disciplines like Shekar Gupta, Bibek Debroy, Rohit Saran, Rajdeep Sardesai, Subrato Bagchi and David Davidar recollects the changing face of India in the past few decades. In Kerala, the ruling front UDF is a ship traveling with distrusting allies and leaders. A story about this situation is carried in this issue and an exclusive interview with KPCC president V M Sudheeran. Is Maoists in Kerala a reality or myth? This question is getting more attention in Kerala and India Today Malayalam trying to solve the question. The new debate among Muslims in kerala is about the dress code of women in the religion. Muslim Education Society (MES), a prominent group, president Doctor P A Fassal Gafoor's statement about 'parda system' kick started the row and minority commission chairman M VeeranKutty send a show cause notice to Gafoor give a threshold to controversy. A two page story talks about the controversies inside the Jacobite church following the uncertainty regarding the visit of Patriarchies Bava to kerala.

Highlights of India Today Malayalam issue dated December 17th, 2014 India Today Malayalam dated December 17, 2014 has the cover story about the u-turn of the Modi Sarkar in the black moneyissue. Now the Modi Sarkar is on defence like UPA, the cover story says.A graphical representation of 'how the black money is convertingto white'is part of the cover story package.This issue carries a big story about flaws done by Smriti Irani in HRD ministry. She is not performing upto Narendra Modi's views on new India, says the story. Indian Navaforce is going through a deep crisis including the ageing of fleetandcrisis in the leadership. A four page special report analyses of Navy's crisis. Prime Minister Modi's strategic change in his policies are well reflected in his way of action and it can be a sign of his betterment as a PM, observes another story. After a good start in Maharashtra All India Majlis-eLttehadulMuslimeen (AIMIM) looking forward to tapuslim vote banalover India. Kerala is again under the ordinance raj and these sateassembly become a witness. And a investigation on to this issue reveals that the number of days which tatea ssembly session is reducing gradually. A curtain raiser special report on Kochi-Musiris                                        biennale.


Highlights of India Today Malayalam issue dated November 26th, 2014. India Today Malayalam dated December 10, 2014 has the cover story about the growing importance of RSS pracharaks in Modi sarkar. The story says that though once nothing were known of RSS pracharaks  now they are becoming the faces of power.OP Mathur, Darmendra Pradhan, Ram Madav, JP Nadda, Sunil Bansal, Manohar Lal Khattar are among them. New defense minister Manohar Parrikar has to balance  between the need for modernis ationand indigani sation of Indian defense sector, says a special report on defense. Center for land warfare studies former director Gurmeet Kanwal writes a column about ministers priority list. On the wake of Chattisgarh sterilization tragedy a big story  examines the scenario of female sterilization in general. The outcome of the recently concluded SAARC summit is the signs of emerging new group in this block says an analytical story about the summit. The outgoing CBI director Renjith Sinha's ca reer graph is filled with controversies. A two page story about his ca reer as an IPS officer looks back to controversies made by him and  has excerpts from an interview with him. The bird fever is now the fear of the town in kerala. Kerala government  has failed to identify the threat and  has not done anything to   bring down theworries of duck farmers in the affected  Kuttnad region. KPCC president V M Sudheeran's Janapaksha yatra is interpreted as thejourney to fulfill his dream to be  the chief minister and it  has Another big story examines the nexus between politicians and bureaucrats and explores the murky world of dubious relations in which both vie each other for illegal benefits. Tamilnadu government's decision to implement the  Supreme Court verdict on Mullaperiyar Dam has seen a rise in the water level of the dam and it threatensthe rare wild life in the  Thekkady reservoir.

Highlights of India Today Malayalam issue dated December 03, 2014. The cover story of this issue.
India Today Malayalam dated December 3, 2014 has the cover story on smart cities. It talks about the dream of making cities smart by equipping technology. The idea is being implemented in some countries and India is planing to replicate it through 100 smart cities, the prestigious project of NDA government. The best cities report 2014 is also being carried prominently in this issue and it discusses why these cities are selected as best in various sectors including economy, transport, healthcare, investment, cleanliness, etc. Chennai, capital of Tamil Nadu is selected as the best capital/metro in over-all category and Coimbatore as the best in emerging cities. A special report on Jammu and Kashmir assembly election catches the mood in the state. Another article from political front is from the state of Maharashatra and it checks the prospects of reunion of Shiv Sena and BJP. In Kerala the infighting in LDF is continuing. CPI has strongly reacted against CPI M in various issues and a story about it analyzes the situation inside LDF. Land lords appeal against Ecologically Fragile Land law in Kerala high court has been rejected by the court. An one page story looks into the implications of court's rule. The recent declaration by Catholic Bava in the Jacobite church has raised a hue and cry, and the resignation issue is discussed in detail in the issue.

Highlights of India Today Malayalam issue dated November 26th, 2014. India Today Malayalam dated November 26, 2014 is a special issue on  High and mighty, which carries the profiles of prominent power people of India. The effect of wind of change that passed through the Indian political system is also seen in the India Today's power list. Indian Inc's first family, Ambanis is placed first places in 50 power people. In the high and mighty list prime minister Narendra Modi has reached first place from last years second position. The regional power people from Kerala is also given as separate package in this issue. Industrialist M A Yusufali, Media Baron Mamman Mathew, Indian hockey vice captain PR Sreejesh are a few from the list. In Attapadi, a backward adivasi region in Kerala, child death is alarmingly increasing. But the government facilities there are failing to do their job, says an article about the issue. The issue also looks at the latest Abhaya case verdict which gives the accused the benefit of doubt. Then there is a look at the composition of the new ministries in the issue

Highlights of India Today Malayalam issue dated November 19, 2014. The cover story of this issue
India Today Malayalam issue dated November 19, 2014 featured a cover story on the recent bar scam which pointed fingers at finance minister K M Mani when a bar owner, Biju Ramesh, revealed that the minister was given bribes to retain the licence of bars. The story features an interview of Biju Ramesh while K M Mani repeats that his hands are fair and conspirators are behind the hot-boiling controversy of the state. While the Prime Minister Narendra Modi wields complete authority on ministries under him, ministers become puppets with no liberty to take major decisions, says a big story on the topic. The autobiography of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar Playing It My Own Way is the player's revisiting his career, his nation and the world. In an interview, Sachin reveals that he never got a team he desired for as a captain. A group of youngsters had conducted Kiss of Love, a novel agitation to protest rampant moral policing in Kerala in Marine Drive on November 2. An in-depth analysis of the agitation explains that it was means to declare their own rights on their bodies. Illicit relations are on a high in India when internet relations became more popular, examines another big story. She Taxi, one of the best enterprises Kerala has ever witnessed, is completing its one year this November 19 and it has opened up an arena of opportunities for woman entrepreneurs who are ready to steer their future

Highlights of India Today Malayalam issue dated November 12, 2014. The cover story of this issue
opens up the untold tales of BJP's backroom strategist Arun Jaitley. The story tells in detail that what makes Mr Jaitely an inevitable and indispensable part of Narendra Modi led NDA government. Being with the portfolios of fincance, defence and company affairs, Jailtey has a key resposibility to smoothen the running of the government. The eight page story accompanied with stunning images make this issue stand out from the others.

Another main part of this issue is the India Today state of the states exclusive study that ranks all the states in eight categories of importance. the performance based study separates the states into two categories of big and small states. According this survey Tamil Nadu and Goa tops in overall performance in the sections of big and small states respectively. Of course some state have leapfrogged to top notch in some categories and others have dipped into the bottom of the heap as well. This study draws a clear picture of india's states in detail.
The Big Story is an analysis of CPI M's future in the wake of an alternative draft introduced in party central committee meeting by PB member Sitharam Yechuri. This is accompanied with an interview of another PB member S Ramachandran Pillai. Another story from the state is an ongoing dispute between two factions of Catholics in Kerala over the transfer of the deadbody of Fr. Chavara Kuriakose Achan who is going to be bestowed with sainthood by the Vathican. Another story from the state throws light to moral policing act of goons which are on the rise in some parts of northern Kerala. A recent attack on Coffee shop in Kozhikode has drawn much attention as this was triggered by an allegation of immoral activities in shop's premise.

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Highlights of India Today Malayalam issue dated October 29th, 2014. India Today Malayalam dated October 29, 2014, carries the cover story about the recent ceasefire violations in LOC by Pakistan and India's retaliations. The story says that India has  reacted unprecedentedly to the Pak provocations and the directions came directly from the PMO. Theretaliations by India is intended to give a message to Pakistan, that India's attitude has  changed. An exclusive interview with BSF director general DK Pathak is also carried with the Cover Story. As CPI(M) in Kerala goes for more populist measures to reclaim its fast losing base, its new initiatives including palliative care raise questions on its ideological identity. Northern coastal areas of Andrapradesh was devastated by Hudhud cyclone. A story on the unprecedented tragedy is given in this issue .The political future of AIADMK  is in  uncertainty because of  Jayalalitha` s  conviction. After getting  conditional bail, Jayalalitha has returned to Chennai from Banglore jail, but she could not intervene in the  affairs of the state

Highlights of India Today Malayalam issue dated October 22nd, 2014. The HC has refused bail to former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa making her dreams of re-entry almost futile. A comprehensive cover story traces back the case and the current political mechanism of the state where the newly appointed chief minister Paneer Selvam fails to deliver. The big story is an analysis of upcoming elections in Maharashtra and Haryana. In Maharashtra, BJP and Congress have ended their decades-long alliance with Shiv Sena and NCP respectively and this election would test their strength. In Haryana, BJP is trying to put an end to the decades-long family rule. The centre is determined to recover the epic river Saraswathi and the Archeological Survey of India has already started the works. A big story analyzes the plan. Kerala has been a state known for its athletic performances overseas with stalwarts like P T Usha and Anju Bobby George but the just concluded Asian Games was disappointing. A comprehensive story analyzes why the state fails to nurture new athletes and what are the lessons to be learnt. Doctors opt for defense medicine when patients and other customers bring them into legal tussles, observes a health special story. The inspiring story of Nihal Sarin, the child prodigy who has won the under 10 world chess championship is featured in a profile. After a break, CPM rebels gain strength in Koyilandi, Bedakam and Mundoor, causing headache to party's official leadership.

Highlights of India Today Malayalam issue dated October 15th, 2014. India Today Malayalam dated October 15, 2014, carries the cover story on Tamilnadu former chief minister Jayalalithaa's conviction. Jayalalitha's conviction is putting state of Tamilnadu in a thrisanku heaven. Her political party AIADMK  is thrown into despair as there is  lack of leadership but the opposition party DMK can't capitalise on it due its own faults. The cover story contains excerpts ofthe verdict and column by Tamil writer and historian AR Venkidachalapathy. In the column the loneliness of the marathon woman  her personality is analyzed. A big story  in this issue about the clean India program which  is looking at the  ground realities of cleanliness in Indian villages and cities. Can Modi deliver a clean India? . Prime minister Narendra Modi's American visit was a  big break through in Indo-US relations, says an article about the visit. The efforts to break the red iron walls of CPIM party villages in Kannur by BJP is taking place after Modi came to power in Center.In the formation of tenth year of CPI (maoist), they released an official document says that they are setting up a new war zone in sahyadri which includes Kerala, Karnataka and Tamilnadu. The Maoists are arguing that they are having presence in kerala when the union home ministry in its report was silent on the operation of Maoists in kerala. An article about the presence of maoist in kerala looking these factors. After  Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, is it the turn of  Shimla? The cloud burst is hanging like democlis sword above the Shimla, says a new story  predicting the threat perception in Shimla. Indian super league is on the corner and ISL team kerala blasters matches will be starting from October 13. An article about kerala blasters analysing its team structure is another highlight this issue .

Highlights of India Today Malayalam issue dated October 8th, 2014. The issue carries the cover story about the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to America. In his journey to America Modi aims to improve the relation between India and US and project India as an industrial friendly country. Former foreign secretary Syam Saran and Dhruva Jaisankar, fellow in German Mashal Fund, Washington also write their opinions on the visit of Modi to US.  In this issue, a big story about Modi's campaign "Make in India" analyses the hopes and hurdles of this campaign. In another big story carried in this issue discusses the recovery symbols of Indian economy. It says that, economy has come out of the worst times. While some anxieties exist, the future is hopeful. Coming to Kerala, the financial crisis is affecting all the developmental activities in the state badly, says a story about financial crisis. The dream project of Mission 676 of Ommen Chandy government is set to be a flop. With legislative assembly elections are on the corner in Maharashtra and Haryana, BJP is trying hard to make a situation to get majority in these states, says a curtain raiser to the elections. In an exclusive interview with India Today former CJI R M Lodha talks about his views on judiciary. NIRDESH, National Institute for Research and Development in Defense Ship building a project inaugurated during UPA second in Chaliyam, Kozhikode district of Kerala is stalled in the knots of red tapes. The new verdict of Green Tribunal on conservation of western ghats has raised the concern of the people in this region.    

Highlights of India Today Malayalam issue dated October 1st, 2014. The issue carries the cover story about BJP's agenda to saffronize Kerala through canvassing the Dalits and the OBC people; traditionally the vote bank of left parties in Kerala and this agenda raises the question on how it would affect the left parties in the state. Interviews with BJP state president V Muraleedharan and Kerala Pulaya Maha Sabha (KPMS) general secretary T V Babu are carried with the cover story. CPI (M) is now conducting a survey in all the houses in Kerala to collect data of members of the family. This survey is raising several questions about the intention of party that had once opposed ADHAR. One of the big stories carried in this issue covers the deluge in Jammu Kashmir. The story vividly describes the life in  J&K during and after the floods. It will take several years to rebuild J&K and needs huge manpower and money, says the article. The disaster management system in the state was utter failure. Does the state have the capability to rebuild the state, doubts the writer. Another big story about Assam is discussing the illegal migration from the Bangladesh and its effect on the state. The story also points out the strategies of BJP and AIUDF to oust the Congress government in the state through instigating communal hatred. The depreciation of "Modi wave" happened in the by-elections has caused confusion in BJP, says the by-election result analysis story. When the RSS raises voice against the so called love jihad, Catholic Church in Kerala is taking precautionary measures prevent interreligious marriages. The package Best of India carries some of India's finest citizens' experiences and their passion for the best that the country has to offer. The cyber behavior of Malayali netizens is captured in another story that examines the irresponsible ways of highly literate Malayalis when it comes to behaving online.

Highlights of India Today Malayalam issue dated September 24th, 2014. India Today Malayalam dated September 24, 2014 carries a look at the state of Kerala state's finances and the way to get out of the crisis. Kerala has been reeling under financial crunch for long and is now facing more trouble as it has to shell out good money for Onam for bonus and advance salary. The main reason for the current crisis is the inability of the Government to raise tax collection to levels proposed in the State Budget. There had been no increase worth mentioning in tax collection while the expenditure had gone up by over 18 percent. Tax revenues showed a decline by four percent in comparison to the expectations mentioned in the Budget. An exclusive interview with state finance minister K M Mani and former finance minister Doctor Thomas Issac and columns by eminent economists Doctor B A Prakash, Doctor K N Harilal and Doctor Jose Sebastian were included in the issue. The recent murder of RSS leader Manoj, allegedly by CPI (M) cadres in Kannur has pushed the central leadership of the party in fix as the party is already facing public wrath and loosing lot of its cadres in the past few years due to the arrogant attitudes of the state leadership in various issues including political murders. The issue is discussed in a political story. A big story on the Chinese President Xi Jin Ping's visit to India, discusses the past and future of Indo-china relation. The factional fight between the Jacobites church and Orthodox Church is making headlines from a long time in Kerala. A peace talk between these two factions was scheduled in the US. But it was undermined by the some forces in both churches and they lost an opportunity to create a turning point in the church history in Kerala.

Highlights of India Today Malayalam issue dated September 17th, 2014. Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has burnt his fingers as the Titanium case which has allegedly involved a loss of 165.89 crore rupees to the public sector refloated. The cover story examines how the scam ivolved and includes an interview by K A Rauf, the former close associate of P K Kunjalikkutti, minister for industries and he reveals that both Kunjalikkutti and Ibrahim Kunju where bribed to push the project. The big story is on the much-discussed about Munnar pattas issued by Raveendran aka Pattayam Raveendran, which were found invalid by the court and various government enquiry commissions. In an exclusive interview, Raveendran alleges that most of the encroachments were done by CPM and CPI and the pattas were distributed as directed by former minister for revenues K E Ismail. The 100 days of Modi saw some flaws and some more successes, observes another big story. When there is an urge for good rule, nothing much is put in practice. As rumours surround the ministers of the Modi government, what goes wrong, examines another story. Does the planning commission need a mercy killing or the country needs a renewed commission with a fresh outlook, discusses another important story. It is the army that tries to destablize Navas Sharif rule of Pakistan, observes Sajjad Khan on his story on Pakistan's present plight as Imran Khan and Tahir Al Khadri need the Sharif government down. The performance of the monsoon all over in India was discussed in a special report. An obituary of Bipin Chandra, well-known historian, was also featured. Is Thalassery plunging again to a season of political violence, enquires a special report on the murder of an RSS worker in Kathiroor.

Highlights of India Today Malayalam issue dated September 10th, 2014. The issue was Onam special issue with a bouquet of special stories. The issue covered many a story on survivals despite the barriers raised by class, caste, gender and religion. Civic Chandran, BRP Bhaskar, Cherayi Ramadas, K Venu, S S Sreekumar and M N Karassery discussed about how Kerala is fast losing its renaissance values and retreating to the darkness of casteism in its social and political establishments. The life and art of danseuses Dr. Rajasree Warrier and Meythil Devika were portrayed in their detailed profiles which covered their personal and professional lives. Interview of ace writer Sethu, who is known for his work "Pandavapuram" was another attraction of the package. The issue featured three memoirs: One of Nedumudi Venu, legendary actor of the South who is best known for his memorable roles in Malayalam and Tamil films; Anju Bobby George, the athlete who has made it high in the World Athletic Championship and Shibulal, one of the founders of Infosys. The profiles of young entreprenuers- Ashok Mani, Rima Kallingal, Jison Paul and Shalini James and techie-turned artistes- Anumol, Jude Anthany Joseph, Hiran Venugopalan, George Joseph and Vijesh Gopal- were an added attraction. The life stories of three men- Shamsuddin, the street magician who is the lone practioner of The Great Indian Mango Tree magic; Gemini Shankaran- the man behind Jumbo and Gemini circuses that thrilled generations and Abubacker- renowned tabla artist who has performed with artistes like M S Baburaj- have added color to the entire package. Outside the Onam package was a detailed profile of pulp king Chetan Bhagat. The issue also featured faces like Mia, Vikram and Kankana Raunat in its eyecatcher page.

Highlights of India Today Malayalam issue dated September 3rd, 2014. India Today Malayalam dated September 09, 2014 carries the mood of the nation survey conducted by India Today group and Hansa research group. It says that Prime Minister Narendra Modi keeps his word that was given to the nation. The survey has also found that 57 percent of the people think that he is best to be on the top portfolio. Another big story critically evaluates the 16 years tenure of CPI (M) state secretary Pinarayi Vijayan as he is set to step down soon. The story contains an exclusive interview of Vijayan and columns by political analysts M G Radakrishnan, K Venu and N M Pearson. Now, the Kerala politics is moving around liquor bars as the government has set to go for a total liquor ban in 10 years and as the primary step, has decided to shut down the bars in the state.  In an interview with CPI Panniyan Raveendran, he reveals that CPI is ready for a wide left platform as it is high time since the left parties forego its restraints and unite against the rule. The back channel discussions between India and Pakistan is vividly discussed in another special report.The withdrawal of talks in the foreign secretary level is a wrong starting by the Modi government says the writer. The recent judicial commission bill passed by the NDA government is all set to be in the eye of a storm as the revolting Supreme Court judges may raise a hand in disagreement, another special report examines. The issue also featured faces like Dileep, Rani Mukherjee, Charmie Kaur, Mumaid Khan, Tapsee Pannu, Padma Lekshmi, Richard Gere, Kavya Madhavan and Samantha.

Highlights of India Today Malayalam issue dated August 27th, 2014. India Today Malayalam issue dated August 27 2014 is Independence Day special with the focus on change. The issue contains stories about hopes of renewed republic of India. In this Independence day special package, first time MPs, debacle of left wing politics, rise of BJP, online terror, gene testing, foreign policy, armed forces, an icon for all, transformers are discussed with emphasis on the word "change". 315 first-time MPs from different jobs on the loksabha's roll show the passion for the change in the Indian voters. In the article about left debacle, the writer says that the way of reformation of left is in erstwhile fort of left that is the West Bengal. The BJP aims to grow as a national party by attracting the middle class without shedding its saffron, explains the story about the rise of BJP. Can the security agencies in India tackle the threat of online terror is another cause of concern being discussed. Another investigative story on Nelliyampathi forest land issue examines the validity of land ownership of Karuna estate and how laws were distorted to suit the vested interests of a few.

Highlights of India Today Malayalam issue dated August 20th, 2014. The issue in its cover story the 'New face of terror' explores the working of the new version of banned SIMI (students islamic movement of India). After SIMI's ban in 2001, it has  changed its face and grown  in the country with terror camps and attacks including Bodh Gaya attack in 2013 and attack in Narendra Modi's Patna rally-2014. There is also a big story about opposition inside the Sangh Parivar, analyzing the pressure applied by these swadeshi warriors on NDA government to accept their agenda in education, labour laws, WTO pacts, insurance, defense, etc.In another story  India's new army chief Dalbir Singh is profiled, whose  main agenda is modernise the world's third larges army and meet new threats. There is also an investigative piece on  DJ parties conducted in  Kochi which is under suspicion due the use of dope. If it is banned it may affect the glamour of Kochi's night life. There is also a telling feature on the AVA Cholayil group, India' largest hand made soap manufacturer, who has  improved their soap manufacturing facility with the help of workers and increased their production. India's one of the latest missile in armory, Pragathy was almost lost in North Korea after a defense exhibition held there. This shocking incident was occurred during the last period of UPA II and the concerned officials had done serious lapses violating the  norms for sending the tactical missiles to exhibitions. The new women in Kerala society with independent thought and personality forcing the society to change the attitude of the peopleis another important story this issue.

Highlights of India Today Malayalam issue dated August 13th, 2014. India India Today Malayalam dated 13-08-14 brings exclusive extracts from the book of Natwar Singh,  former foreign minster in the first U P A government  in which he analyses the character of Sonia Gandhi, the Congress president and UPA`s leader. Natwar Singh who had to forfeit his minister ship following the Volcker report which has investigated into the Iraq`s oil for food scam makes bitter tirades against Sonia Gandhi with whom he shared more than friendly bite. They have shared the same passions on literature, gossips and were privy to many of the things in Congress history. His bombshell: It was Rahul who has prevented Sonia from becoming prime minister. Files from PM also were routinely seen by Sonia. Her relationship with Rao was not good. As expected book has proved to be a bombshell and the contents where picked up by all media in a great way. The issue also looks at the black mail saga which is dogging the Kerala politicians .There is also an important investigative piece on the cherunelli estate in Nelliyampathy which is being gifted away .The issue also looks at the merits of the new UPSC examinations and closely looks at the communally engineered Shahranpur riots on UP. There is also an eye opening account of the sordid affairs in Nokia factory in Chennai which was forced to keep close. There is Aravind Panagriya advisng human resource minister Smrithi Irani in his original piece.

Highlights of India Today Malayalam issue dated August 6th, 2014. India Today Malayalam issue dated August 6, 2014 looks into the sensational Valakam case where it is alleged that the CBI is trying to scuttle the investigation to favor R Balakrishna Pillai, former minister and now forward case commission chairman. Krishna Kumar, the victim of assault in the anal region breaks his silence and accuses pillai behind the vicious attack on him .He also reveals for the first time that Pillai has concealed gold bars with the connivance of his Dad .In an exclusive interview India today Balakrishnapillai denies all allegations. The issue also contains an intimate look into the durbar of the new PM, where one is with whom .The establishment's darlings and who wants to be with it. There is a touching story on the Surat case where the victims had to spend 12 years in prison sacrificing their good years of life itself  Congress predicament is another important story in the issue There is a very learned piece on choice before the selection of the judges by Harish Salve in the issue. Shiv Viswanath writes on the glories of the veshti and Indian clubs reluctance to admit it .Shekhar Guptha writes on Indian cricket's new glorious moment.
There is also an investigation into the cashew nut corporation in the state and the financial mess it is in. There is also a very beautiful piece on Selena Michael who is the keeper of a crematorium in Kochi. The issue also looks at the plight of migrant workers from Bihar and other north Indian states and how to contain their sufferings. The victory of Indian cricket team in the Lords is another important story in the issue.

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