India Today Magazine - May 05, 2025

In this issue

Highlights of India Today 5th May 2025 issue:

The hard options that India can exercise after its diplomatic offensive. Also in the issue, the rise of religious vegitarian vigilantes, Karnataka's caste census turns hot potato, the Indian Navy to soon get Rafale fighters and Q&A with author Upamanyu Chatterjee.

GOING BEYOND TRADE TIES

Cynics could say the surround sound wasn't too auspicious. Within a day of his touchdown, US Vice President J.D. Vance had the mortification of seeing his India visit being cited in the same breath as a tragedy in Kashmir.

5 mins

Pinarayi's Man Under Scanner

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan's favoured bureaucrats just can't seem to stay out of trouble.

3 mins

A Tense Alliance

A pointed remark made by Congress general secretary Sachin Pilot in Patna on April 11 was enough for Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav to reach out to his key ally's top leadership.

3 mins

SOFT POWER TO MAKE WAVES

The Indian media and entertainment (M&E) sector is set to showcase its growing soft power at the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES), an initiative by the Union ministry of information & broadcasting to position the country as “an unparalleled global powerhouse” in the cultural and creative domain.

2 mins

MAKING PAKISTAN PAY

THE HARD OPTIONS THAT INDIA CAN EXER

10+ mins

OPTIONS TO PUNISH PAKISTAN

India has a few options on the table to make Islamabad pay, and pay heavily, for their long-standing support to cross-border terrorism. However, each comes with consequences, and not just for our recalcitrant neighbour

2 mins

RISE OF THE VEGGIELANTES

RELIGIOUS VIGILANTES ARE OPENING NEW FRONTS OVER MEAT-EATING EVEN THOUGH MORE THAN HALF THE COUNTRY IDENTIFIES AS NON-VEGETARIAN

10+ mins

PITFALLS OF THE CASTE COUNT

THE CONGRESS ENTHUSIASM FOR A CASTE CENSUS NOTWITHSTANDING, THE SIDDARAMAIAH GOVERNMENT'S TABLING OF THE KARNATAKA SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL SURVEY 2015 IS NOW A POLITICAL HOT POTATO

6 mins

NAVY'S NEW AIR POWER

INS VIKRANT'S DECKS WILL SOON HAVE ADVANCED RAFALE MARINES, PROMISING TO BLUNT THE THREAT FROM ADVERSARIES IN THE INDO-PACIFIC

6 mins

A Burst of PATRIOTIC FERVOUR

Filmmakers are revisiting India's colonial past to bring our forgotten stories and heroes to life for future generations

4 mins

Beacons of Parsi Heritage

A NEW BOOK ON A HISTORIC WELL, A FRESHLY REOPENED MUSEUM AND THE REINSTALLATION OF THE PARSI GATE ON MARINE DRIVE GIVE US THREE REASONS TO CELEBRATE MUMBAI'S ZOROASTRIAN COMMUNITY

3 mins

WALK IN THE CLOUDS

Mumbai's elated with its elevated walkway at Malabar Hill

2 mins

REFLECTION AND RESISTANCE

Artist Vibha Galhotra's new show explores the overlapping issues of climate change, political breakdown and rapid urbanisation

2 mins

PICTURE PERFECT

'Becoming' celebrates 130 years of art, illustrations in Indian children's books

2 mins

A MOMENT OF TRIUMPH

Amitabh Kant's How India Scaled Mt G20 provides an insider's view of India's G20 presidency

2 mins

The Road Less Travelled

A Maverick in Politics by Mani Shankar Aiyar offers instructive ringside lessons in mainstream Indian politics

2 mins

LITERARY QUARTET

Upamanyu Chatterjee is out with The Hush of the Uncaring Sea, a collection of four novellas

1 min

The Choice is Crystal Clear

The brilliance of Baccarat is beyond question.

2 mins

SCOOP WHOOP!

With dollops of innovation and swirls of layered textures, these ice cream brands offer whimsy and winning tastes with every spoon.

3 mins

TOP GEAR

The drive to secure the best-in-class gadgetry for your vehicles led us to these wonderful gizmos.

1 min

ASPHALT ASPIRATIONS

India's growing vehicle market is only getting bigger and 2025 is no exception, with new launches that range from souped-up SUVs to electric sportscars and ultra-rare super fast sportscars from iconic brands. Here's our list of the hottest launches from this year.

9 mins

CUSTOMISING YOUR CASK

The allure of whisky cask investment has opened up a new frontier for enthusiasts and investors alike.

3 mins

THE FLOATING PALACE

You don't need a perfect blue sky day to enjoy Lucerne. Your stay at the Mandarin Oriental is the silver lining in all things grey.

1 min

TRADITION EVOLVED.FLAVOURS REDEFINED

Experience culinary evolution through Japanese flavours

2 mins

THE RACE TOWARDS PREMIUMISATION

THE INDIAN AUTOMOTIVE SPACE HAS SEEN A VISIBLE SHIFT TOWARDS PLUSHER, MORE LUXE CABINS, HERE'S WHAT SURPRISED US.

4 mins

AIR FORCE FUN

It may look similar to its predecessor, but under the hood it is all things new and shiny.

1 min

ISLA'S RIDGE WHERE ART MEETS NATURE

This stunning getaway, crafted by acclaimed Belgian designer and stylist Isla “Loulou” Van Damme is the perfect spot to reconnect with nature, and yourself.

2 mins

KING OF KEBABS

Where nostalgia leads the charge and tastes storm the bastion: The Great Kabab Factory remains fortified even after 26 years.

1 min

Getting the Accent Right

With a new chef at the table, and a new tasting menu on the cards, Indian Accent is at an interesting inflection point.

1 min

MONOGRAMMED MASTERY

We had VIP access to the coveted Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series. The verdict is...awe!

2 mins

SINGLEHANDED BRILLIANCE

Secure the Breguet Classique Souscription 2025 with just a 25 per cent deposit down and take 250 years of horological swagger for a spin on your wrist.

2 mins

ROOTED IN DESIGN

Reimagining timeless design with a distinctly contemporary aesthetic, the Land-Dweller reinterprets its design with integrated bracelets, sketching out fresh perspectives.

1 min

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