In this issue

Our cover story 'The Cyrus mystery' expounds on how the Tatas, not synonymous with public blowouts, sacked their chairman. Cyrus Mistry, hand-picked to be Ratan Tata's successor, has fallen from grace unexpectedly fast, but how and why?

With the bitter family feud spilling out in public purview, the big story this week 'Advantage Akhilesh' discusses how the 'mic-snatching' and 'liar' episode is likely to take a toll on the Samajwadi Party's fortunes in the 2017 assembly election.

India Today's special report 'Preparing For The Worst' covers our defence ministry's largest procurement of ammunition to replenish war stocks with the possibility of a conflict with Pakistan looming large.

In our cinema section this week, we track the transformation of porn star-turned-Bollywood actor Sunny Leone from Karenjit Kaur Vohra in a new documentary. Even though the media darling tells it like it is, Director Dilip Mehta is having none of it.

In our 'Smart money' section this week, we give you a comprehensive guide for best bets this Diwali. It is time to look beyond FDs, go for debt funds and get some gold home.

The issue also comes with two free magazines: Simply Hyderabad and Simply Kolkata.

Why Tata Fired Cyrus!

The Tatas, never known for public blowouts, sack their chairman. How did Cyrus Mistry fall from grace so fast?

10+ mins

Can Samajwadi Parivar Still Be A Winning Team—Together?

But the bitter family feud will likely take a toll on the Samajwadi Party’s fortunes in the 2017 Assembly election.

10 mins

Preparing For The Worst

The defence ministry fast tracks ammunition buys to replenish war stocks as the threat of conflict with Pakistan lingers. It is the largest procurement of its kind since Operation Parakram.

6 mins

Bridge Building

A high-profile international tournament in delhi reveals a thriving global subculture of cerebral—and passionate—card players from all walks of life.

7 mins

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