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Highlights of India Today 31st October 2022 issue:-Declining infections and deaths suggest natural or acquired immunity has helped us subdue the virus, even if we cannot declare the pandemic’s end.

The Taming Of Covid-19

A decline in the number of Covid infections and deaths suggests that natural or acquired immunity has helped us get the better of the virus, though it's early days yet to pronounce the end of the pandemic

10+ mins

UNTAMED INFLATION

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) seems to have its back to the wall. Despite hiking int­erest rates multiple times this year, inflation has shown no signs of easing, with retail inf­lation, measured by the consumer price index (CPI), touching 7.4 per cent in September. This is the ninth month in a row—or three quarters—that inflation has breached the RBI’s 6 per cent upper range limit. The RBI is now duty ­bound to give the Centre an explanation. But can it really do anything to ease the pressure? Perhaps not, say experts. Worse, rate hikes inevitably hurt growth. The International Monetary Fund has already cut India’s 2022-­23 GDP growth projection to 6.8 per cent from its 7.4 per cent esti­ mate in July, while the World Bank revised its forecast to 6.5 per cent from the earlier 7.5 per cent estimate.

3 mins

SEASON OF ROADSHOWS

RAJASTHAN/RAJE-PILOT

3 mins

SATAN’S OWN COUNTRY?

KERALA/ HUMAN SACRIFICE

3 mins

MISSION BIHAR: THE JP’ IN BJP

BJP IN BIHAR

2 mins

BIG FISH VS THE SMALL FARMER

THEIR ONLY HOPE Farmers at Rambhadrapur village pose with their land deeds. Behind them lies farmland converted to a pond

3 mins

BACK ON TRACK

RAJASTHAN TOURISM

4 mins

KHARGE TAKES THE REINS

MALLIKARJUN KHARGE, 80, THE FIRST DALIT PRESIDENT CONGRESS HAS HAD IN 50 YEARS, TAKES OVER AT A TIME WHEN THE PARTY IS DESPERATE FOR A REVIVAL. CAN HE RISE TO THE CHALLENGE?

8 mins

MIXED MESSAGES

Senior BJP and RSS leaders signal an interest in dialogue with Muslims in the wake of the crackdown on the PFI. But the politics of polarisation endures

5 mins

DOLE OR INCENTIVE?

THE PRODUCTION-LINKED INCENTIVE SCHEME HAS HELPED BOOST INDIA'S MOBILE EXPORTS BUT IS YET TO SHOW RESULTS IN SOME OTHER SECTORS. AGILITY AND EASE OF DOING BUSINESS IN ITS IMPLEMENTATION WILL DETERMINE ITS SUCCESS

8 mins

FASTER, HIGHER. STRONGER... IN CHHATTISGARH

The Bhupesh Baghel-led Congress government hosts the state's first-ever Chhattisgarhia Olympics ostensibly to promote traditional Indian sports among its people. It's not all sporting spirit, though. The event is also intended as a political outreach a year ahead of the assembly polls

5 mins

TRAPPED IN AN ICY GRAVE

THE DEATHS OF 29 MOUNTAINEERS IN AN AVALANCHE IN UTTARKASHI HAVE PUT THE SPOTLIGHT ON THE DANGERS CLIMBERS FACE IN THE HIMALAYAS

6 mins

THE FRIENDS WE NEED

There are now enough web shows about female friendships for them to be a radical, subversive genre unto themselves

2 mins

BRAVE OF HEART

In her debut book, Mansi Choksi paints a sombre, compelling portrait of three couples who defy all odds to be together in modern India

2 mins

WE TOO CAN SPIN

Despite the many odds stacked against them, India's women DJs are choosing to persevere

4 mins

Q+A HER PIECE OF THE ACTION

Buoyed by the critical success of her film choices, actress PARINEETI CHOPRA now wants to reinvent herself with every release. Code Name: Tiranga, her latest, sees her try her hand at action

1 min

FOR THOSE INTIMATE GATHERINGS

CELEBRATING WITH YOUR INNER CIRCLE, CLOSE FRIENDS AND FAMILY MAKES THE FESTIVITIES EVEN MORE SPECIAL

2 mins

Be The Host with the Most

The table is where the magic happens. Here are quick tips and clever tricks to wow friends and family.

1 min

The Gift GUIDE

It's the season of giving the perfect presents. Pick your festive favourites from an array of attractive pieces ranging from lights to showpieces.

2 mins

Cover story Shopping

Crockery

2 mins

Fun, Festive. Fabrics

Experts share styling tips and creative ideas to ensure your home is the best dressed this season

1 min

Blooming WITH IDEAS

Festivities and flowers go hand in hand, but before picking up that string of marigolds, keep yourself updated with the latest floral design trends for the season

1 min

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