India Today Magazine - May 12, 2025

In this issue

Highlights of India Today 12th May 2025 issue:

The all-powerful chief of the Pakistan army might have overplayed his hand with the terror attack on Pahalgam. Also in the issue, a view from across the border on what Pakistanis feel on relations with India, politics over the role of Governors, a shortage of organ donors, and a Q&A with Randeep Hooda.

BULLION BOOM

Gold prices skim Rs 1 lakh for the first time, fuelled by global turmoil. Investors bask in the glow, but jewellery retailers may see a temporary dip in sales

3 mins

INDIA'S CHINESE PUZZLE

India-China relations have broken through the deep chill, but their future course depends on ongoing geopolitical shifts

2 mins

REBIRTH OF THE DREAM CAPITAL

It will cost over Rs 45,000 cr. in the first phase, but Naidu's Amaravati is back on track, aiming to be one of the world's 'five best cities'

2 mins

AKHILESH WIDENS HIS PARTY'S TENT

A pronounced Dalit tilt is the new script for the SP chief. The BSP and BJP, both rivals for that space, watch with alarm as the party rouses the rabble

2 mins

BJP Woos Loyalists Over Turncoats

No more defectors in Bengal—at least that seems to be the message as Sunil Bansal ushers in a strategic shift for saffron

2 mins

CHIRAG'S TRICK SHOTS

The Paswan factor is in play again. Seeking a prince's share of seats, angling for CM's chair, the LJP heir's moves spook JD(U)

1 min

A BAN ON HOUSIE IN THE HOUSE

As a simple community game mutates into big-bucks betting, Goa cracks down. But the state may have scored a cultural self-goal

2 mins

ASIM MUNIR JIHADI GENERAL

The all-powerful chief of the Pakistan army is certainly not a man to be trifled with. But he just might have overplayed his hand with the terror attack on Pahalgam

10+ mins

MARCHING TO ITS OWN DRUMBEAT

Beyond the social media humour, Pakistanis are open to better relations with India. But jingoism and bullying from across the border don't elicit ideas of friendship

4 mins

POLITICS OF GOVERNORS

THE COUNTRY'S TOP COURT SETS A TIMELINE FOR THE PROCESSING OF STATE GOVERNMENT BILLS TO PREVENT GOVERNORS FROM STALLING LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS INDEFINITELY

10 mins

A DIRE DONOR SHORTAGE

India is a world leader in organ transplant technology, numbers of transplants and success rates. Yet, as demand grows exponentially, donation rates remain low and thousands await an organ for a second chance at life

6 mins

INDIA MAKES A BIG PITCH FOR 2036

AS THE COUNTRY BIDS TO HOST THE WORLD'S GREATEST SPORTING EVENT IN GUJARAT, HERE IS WHAT THE STATE MUST DO

6 mins

Death by a Thousand Cuts

CENSORSHIP IS ALIVE AND KICKING, JUDGING BY THE CHANGES THAT FILMS DEPICTING INCONVENIENT TRUTHS ARE BEING FORCED TO MAKE

5 mins

DRAWING A GROWTH BLUEPRINT

The Madhya Pradesh First Conclave showcased a diverse range of ideas, aiming to explore how the state can unlock its full potential and achieve inclusive, sustained growth

2 mins

MURDER THEY WROTE

INDIAN CRIME FICTION IS HAVING A MOMENT, WITH A NOTABLE UPTICK IN BOTH QUALITY AND QUANTITY

3 mins

Down But Not Out

HANIF KUREISHI'S MEMOIR OF A SUDDEN FALL THAT LEFT HIM PARALYSED IS A TALE OF RESILIENCE AGAINST ALL ODDS

1 min

ROYAL DESIGNS

A travelling photo exhibition spotlights one of India's earliest icons of modernity

1 min

The Way of Kings

MAHARAJA YESHWANT RAO HOLKAR II was a fascinating personality, and a global patron of art and design

1 min

CELEBRATING CULTURE

To celebrate a decade of SERENDIPITY ARTS FESTIVAL, a Mini Edition in Birmingham is the first in a series of global engagements

1 min

TAKING THE HELM

Harman Baweja has pivoted into the role of producer with elan and is off to a fine start in 2025

2 mins

THE FEAR IS REAL

Smita Singh taps into our inner demons for her Amazon Prime horror series Khauf

1 min

A Suitable Boy

SPARSH SHRIVASTAVA's dance moves got him to the city of dreams, but it's his thespian skills which have ensured he stays on and shines

1 min

Diasporic Dreams

From resistance to speculative futures, Indian voices bring depth and dynamism to the 16TH SHARJAH BIENNIAL

1 min

Role Play

RANDEEP HOODA, the 48-year-old Jaat actor, talks about his pivot towards writing stories and new-found love for direction

1 min

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