India Today Magazine - April 28, 2025

In this issue

Highlights of India Today 28th April 2025 issue:

India must urgently trim the regulatory cholesterol choking its economy and usher in true ease of doing business to help domestic industry compete globally. Also in the issue, political fault lines deepen in Bengal over faith and the Waqf Act, the health threat of ultra-processed foods, and a Q&A with dancer Aditi Mangaldas.

ACLARION CALL FOR CHANGE

CHARTING THE PATH Mallikarjun Kharge in conversation with Sonia and Rahul Gandhi at the AICC session in Ahmedabad, Apr. 9

4 mins

Back to Square One

Amid the religious chants of “Jo bole so nihal...”, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) re-elected Sukhbir Singh Badal as its president inside the historic Teja Singh Samundri Hall at the Golden Temple complex on April 12.

3 mins

CRACKING INDIA'S GENETIC CODE

India’s largest-ever genomic study has identified genetic variants unique to the country, marking a crucial step in closing a longstanding gap in global genomics research.

3 mins

A MALNUTRITION BLIGHT

BETWEEN FY16 AND FY23, SOME 3.7 MILLION CHILDREN MISSED OUT ON THE SUPPLEMENTARY DIET PROVIDED AT THE ANGANWADIS

3 mins

NAIDU'S POVERTY PANACEA

Ugadi, the Telugu New Year, is regarded as an auspicious time for new beginnings.

3 mins

SHINDE EYES NEW TARGETS

On April 13, the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) got its latest shock when Sanjana Ghadi, who was made the party spokesperson just days before, joined the rival Shiv Sena led by deputy CM Eknath Shinde along with husband and former Mumbai corporator Sanjay Ghadi.

2 mins

PLAYING WITH FIRE

THE POLITICS OF FAITH THE BJP AND THE TMC ARE PRACTISING IN BENGAL IN THE RUN-UP TO THE 2026 POLLS BODES ILL FOR ITS COMMUNAL FABRIC. THE VIOLENCE IN MURSHIDABAD OVER THE WAQF LAW IS JUST A TRAILER

6 mins

A JUNK FOOD EPIDEMIC

ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS ARE NOW A DAILY STAPLE, YET THEIR SERIOUS HEALTH CONSEQUENCES REMAIN OVERLOOKED. REGULATORS AND THE GOVERNMENT HAVE TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO CURB THIS GROWING MENACE

10+ mins

THE FEAR FACTOR

Soha Ali Khan tests her mettle as an actor in her role as Daasi Maa in Prime Video's horror flick Chhorii 2

3 mins

COMIC BELIEF

Indian-American comedian Zarna Garg on making her acting debut in the new Hollywood film A Nice Indian Boy and writing her memoir

2 mins

TAKING ART TO NEW HEIGHTS

The extensive art collection of Air India gets a comprehensive showcase at NGMA Bengaluru

2 mins

RISING STAR

Hailing from a family of wrestlers, hockey player Deepika took the path less travelled—and is finally enjoying her moment in the sun

2 mins

A Gentleman and His Game

Stumped is Syed Kirmani’s candid memoir of the highs and lows of a memorable cricketing career

2 mins

Cinema's Renaissance Man

SANGHAMITRA CHAKRABORTY'S DEEPLY RESEARCHED BIOGRAPHY EXPLORES THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SOUMITRA CHATTERJEE

2 mins

Takes Two To Tango

This tribute to the Anand brothers Dev and Vijay combines unbridled fandom with detailed film analysis

2 mins

Buyer's Guide

North India can now explore this Swedish giant's designs through an app, website or shop-by-phone assistance

1 min

TO THE TEE

Duravit known for its brilliance in the bath, hosted an experiential event at a golf course

1 min

Nature and Intuition

Mapping an architect's lyrical yet real vision of a sustainable future for a better world

1 min

"SUSTAINABILITY HAS NEVER BEEN A TREND FOR US"

With eco-friendly designs forming the core of their design thinking, STAPATI stands out as a unique architectural practice

3 mins

THE GREEN CRUSADERS

It takes a lot to be truly earth-friendly. The good news is that Morphogenesis is willing to walk the talk.

2 mins

Three's Company

When it comes to sustainable design with a social impact, Architecture BRIO has clearly broken the mould. Here's how.

2 mins

SIMPLE, SOPHISTICATED AND SENSIBLE

We take a look at sustainable yet gorgeous projects that exeplify tHE gRID Architects' green philosophy

2 mins

GOOD FOR EARTH

Look no further than red mission tile, if you are hunting for a material that will help the planet, says our expert

2 mins

TIMBER TALKS

An interesting panel discussion by Artius and India Today HOME carved a new perspective

2 mins

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