In this issue

Republic Day Special: How Ambedkar emerged as a leader with an uncontested legacy.

Also read, how Budget 2023 will set the direction the Indian economy will take in the new world order, and about BJP's plans for 2024 elections.

These and much more in the latest issue now on stands.

Data, data, Joshimath data!

A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes-so goes a saying wrongly attributed to Mark Twain.

2 mins

COACHING THE SLEUTHS

Home Minister Amit Shah may not be a sleuth, but he knows what it takes to be one.

1 min

NOT ON THE SAME PAGE

It is still a case of the left hand not knowing what the right hand is doing at the 'integrated headquarters' of the armed forces.

1 min

GRACIOUS GESTURE

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan perhaps believes in the adage-to err is human, to forgive divine.

1 min

Machine in motion

Countdown to 2024 starts for the BJP cadre, as Modi sets clear objectives

5 mins

READY STEADY...GO!

Defections bring the future of Ghulam Nabi Azad's party into question

4 mins

THE SECOND SEX

Women leaders from across the political spectrum lament the discriminatory treatment they face

4 mins

GLOOM TO BOOM

After being summoned in the Delhi liquor scam, BRS leader K. Kavitha is going all out to strengthen her position in the party

3 mins

WOOF WARRIORS

A 'pawsome' sense of duty, with some floof thrown in, and you have the makings of some of the nation's finest soldiers

3 mins

Uniting the global south

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the Voice of the Global South Summit, it was a historic landmark.

2 mins

Why Everyone Wants A Piece Of Ambedkar

As dalits assert their presence through activism, arts and political engagement, political parties have accepted Ambedkar as an icon they need to extol and celebrate. Unlike other political heroes, who are bracketed in specific ideological streams, Ambedkar enjoys an uncontested legacy and his stock continues to rise in India and abroad

10 mins

Living in his shadow

Ambedkar's family stood by him, silent and steadfast, as he created history

3 mins

Keeping the fire alive

Places associated with Ambedkar have preserved his memory and message

6 mins

Snapshots of a genius

COVER STORY: DR BHIM RAO AMBEDKAR

4 mins

The word and the witness

Kartar Chand Sulekh watched Ambedkar give his final speech as chairman of the Constitution drafting committee. He says rationalism and self-respect should be India's guiding lights

6 mins

Love and revolution

Ambedkar believed political democracy relied upon social cohesion, fraternity, for its success

5 mins

Messiah and more

Ambedkar was not just a dalit leader but also a thought leader, whose contributions to finance and security were deliberately downplayed

3 mins

Bittersweet Baroda

Notwithstanding the discrimination he faced in the city, Ambedkar was always indebted to Sayajirao Gaekwad III

4 mins

Appropriating Ambedkar

Ambedkar and his legacy have become an integral part of politics in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

7 mins

By the people

Civil society organisations and collectives are increasingly spurring activities aimed at creating aware, responsible citizens

8 mins

Writer as a rockstar

Frank admission: I had heard of the book (Caste Matters), but forgotten the name of the author.

2 mins

Who's afraid of porn and sex?

The litfest season is on in full swing and this time there seem to be a lot of young people attending.

2 mins

ODDS ARE EVEN

The way pool games have shaped up, any of the top teams could win the World Cup

3 mins

WE WANT TO WIN IT THIS TIME

A lot of teams can generate opportunities, but it is about putting the ball in the back of the net. You want to score, of course, but you need to defend well, too.

3 mins

Of waves and undercurrents

Budget 2023 will not just be about controlling prices and the recession round the corner. It will set the direction the Indian economy will take in the new world order

6 mins

Balancing act

Markets will be closely watching the government's fiscal consolidation plan

4 mins

People don't realise we export as many services as merchandise goods

ECONOMY: BUDGET 2023

2 mins

Behind every artist

Some of India's best curators on the changing art landscape and the challenges they face

4 mins

Secrets agent

Ikigai author Francesc Miralles on finding purpose, his Indian sojourn and the west's fascination with the east

5 mins

TAME SEQUEL

Season two of The Test is shorter, less exciting, but still a decent watch

2 mins

Smartwatches Have Grown From Fancy Showpieces To Useful Devices

Smartwatches have grown from fancy showpieces to useful devices

2 mins

Seeing red in green

I ask all of the people and companies I interview lately about their ideas of sustainability.

2 mins

REVENGE TRACK

Shakira's new song 'BZRP Music Sessions #53' is trending at No 1 on YouTube's weekly Top 100 Music Videos Global.

1 min

WINNING ACT

Anshuman Jha was adjudged best actor, for his role in the recently released Lakadbaggha, at the South Asian International Film Festival in New York.

1 min

MOVES TO MOVING

After they grooved to 'Kamariya' in Stree, Rajkummar Rao and Nora Fatehi will be next seen in a music video.

1 min

CONTEMPORARY CHRONICLER

Anjum Hasan, whose Neti, Neti: Not This, Not This (2009) was longlisted for the Man Asian Literary Prize, will be out with her new book this year.

1 min

CLASS CAST

Only Murders in the Building just got a bit more interesting.

1 min

We the people

We, the people of India, have a lot going for us.

2 mins

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