India Today

India Today is the leading news magazine and most widely read publication in India. The magazine’s leadership is unquestioned, so much so that India Today is what Indian journalism is judged by, for its integrity and ability to bring unbiased and incisive perspective to arguably the most dynamic, yet perplexing, region in the world. Breaking news and shaping opinion, it is now a household name and the flagship brand of India’s leading multidimensional media group. Additionally, the weekly brings with it a range supplements like Women, Home, Aspire, Spice and Simply which focus on style, health, education, fashion, etc. and Indian cities.

WHY IS THIS BIAS SO HARD TO SHAKE OFF?

FROM THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

India Today

Presenting India Today Insight

A CLARION CALL FOR CHANGE

Back to Square One

A BITTER HARVEST

CRACKING INDIA’S GENETIC CODE

A MALNUTRITION BLIGHT

NAIDU’S POVERTY PANACEA

SHINDE EYES NEW TARGETS

STORM AND A TEACUP

ENDING THE RED TAPE • INDIA MUST TRIM THE REGULATORY CHOLESTEROL THAT STIFLES ITS INDUSTRY AND USHER IN GENUINE EASE OF DOING BUSINESS TO MAKE INDIAN ENTERPRISES MORE COMPETITIVE AND CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING ANY TRADE UPHEAVAL

THE MULTIPLICITY MAYHEM • Businesses in India are subject to 1,536 central and state legislations, making compliance tricky

A Tower of Regulations

REGULATORY BURDEN • The growing compliance burden is a disincentive for many to even enter businesses. The story repeats itself across sectors

Stuck in a Maze

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

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

THE JUNK TAKEOVER • Labelled as HFSS (high in fat, salt, and sugar) foods, junk food has become a pervasive part of daily life—yet its impact is alarmingly harmful

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

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

TAKING ART TO NEW HEIGHTS • The extensive art collection of Air India gets a comprehensive showcase at NGMA Bengaluru

Documenting the Tamil Experience • Vaanyerum Vizhuthugal, an evocative exhibition, reimagines the possibilities of photographic storytelling

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

A Gentleman and His Game • Stumped is Syed Kirmani’s candid memoir of the highs and lows of a memorable cricketing career

Cinema’s Renaissance Man • SANGHAMITRA CHAKRABORTY’S DEEPLY RESEARCHED BIOGRAPHY EXPLORES THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SOUMITRA CHATTERJEE

Takes Two To Tango • This tribute to the Anand brothers Dev and Vijay combines unbridled fandom with detailed film analysis

THE DANCE OF LIFE • Dancer Aditi Mangaldas’s production ‘WITHIN’, inspired by the Nirbhaya incident, returns to the stage with a performance at Kamani Auditorium, Delhi, on April 24

iSpy • Your guide to the hottest new stores and products

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

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

Nature and...