April 1, 2024

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The India movement
The theme of our conclave last year was the ‘India Moment’. Well, I can confidently say the India Moment has only got bigger. Much bigger. Let’s be ambitious and call it the ‘India Movement’. This way, we remind ourselves of the work that needs to be
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From The Editor-in-chief
In less than a month from now, India will start voting to elect its next national government. Naturally, it’s a time of intense deliberation, stock-taking and thoughts for the future. It is a happy coincidence that we were able to plug into this mood
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Hard Questions
◼ Can we be a great nation without knowing which side of the road to drive on? ◼ Can we be a great nation with ever-rising mountains of garbage surrounding our urban centres? ◼ Can we be a great nation if our election funding is open to question? ◼ C
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“I Work On Deadlines Not Headlines”
The India Today Conclave is being held at a time when the world’s biggest democratic festival is about to begin. Today, when the whole world is caught in a whirlpool of uncertainty, one thing is certain, that India will continue to grow at a fast pac
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A Five-year Bonanza
↘ India will become the third largest economic power globally ↘ In an uncertain world, India will be a stable, capable and strong force ↘ Our infrastructure boom will see new heights ↘ Indian Railways will see a massive transformation with expansion
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A Few Home Truths
If there is one thing Amit Shah never shies from, it’s from taking a tough question. And so it was at the 21st edition of the India Today Conclave, a day before the schedule for the summer’s general election was announced, when the country’s home min
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How India Sets the Global Standard for Elections
In a pivotal year for democracy worldwide, India stands out as a model for conducting free, fair, and high quality elections. Some Indians may take for granted the status they enjoy in this regard, so let us take a closer look at the picture. 2024 is
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A Senior Living Project Par Excellence - The Saral Satya Legacy By DS Group
In August 2023, DS Group redefined senior living by announcing the launch of its unique senior living project on the occasion of 94th Founders Day. Nestled in the expansive Knowledge Park 5 of Greater Naida, ‘Sarai Satya Legacy’, a Senior Living proj
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Firm On A High Growth Path
With India’s rapidly changing position in the emerging global order and the strength of its economy a key theme at the India Today Conclave, who better than the country’s finance minister to shine a light on the subject? It was Nirmala Sitharaman who
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“We Need To Be Patient And Persevering”
External affairs minister S. Jaishankar has been guiding India’s diplomacy through the thickets of geopolitcs: contentious themes like Ukraine and Gaza which demanded that a side be chosen, and insecure shipping lanes in the Red Sea. But the most pre
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Striving For Jointness
At a time when the world is witnessing two major wars, India has its own set of external challenges to deal with. Speaking at the India Today Conclave, General Anil Chauhan, the Chief of Defence Staff, highlighted the rise of China, the unsettled bou
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Quest For Harmony
Close your eyes and imagine you are a king…. You love your people, but what’s more, your people love you.” Thus began the enthralling address of the two-time prime minister of the kingdom of Bhutan, Dasho Tshering Tobgay. Of all the humdrum measureme
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The Growth Stimulant
Madhya Pradesh has nothing to worry about on the finance front despite the new cash-heavy welfare programmes announced before the assembly poll, such as Ladli Behna. This emphatic statement came from none other than Mohan Yadav, the newly-appointed C
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Challenging Inevitability
Articulate and combative, lawyer-politician P. Chidambaram asserted that nothing was inevitable in politics despite pundits pointing out that the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance was poised to win a third term in a row. While the Congre
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A ’70s ROMANCE
For the Murthys, life is all about learning and improving. Sudha Murty, who is stepping into a new chapter in her life as a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha, puts it thus: “for learning, age no bar”. It comes as no surprise then that it was the lo
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A Head Start In The Poll Race
The world’s largest democratic exercise and one critical question—who’ll win how many seats? The India Today Conclave invited some of the country’s top psephologists to answer the million-dollar question and, no surprises, they all veered to the view
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On A Wing Andaprayer
Since June 2023, when the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (I.N.D.I.A.) was formed, the 28-party Opposition grouping has gone through several periods of political turbulence. The objective of the formation was to put up a united fight
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Bridging The Two Oceans
The blue waters of the Indo-Pacific are on a slow simmer, heated by aggressive Chinese intent on the one hand and a matching strategic convergence of major powers through groupings such as the Quad (US, India, Japan, Australia) and AUKUS (Australia-U
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Going Beyond Comfort Zones
The Indo-Pacific region is where the next great game for supremacy is being played out, with China trying to impose hegemonic control over the region through its economic, military, diplomatic and technological might. Now, other powers have recognise
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Admiration And Pinpricks
How can India’s position at the global high table improve or be challenged in the near future, now that it is well on its way to becoming an economic powerhouse? Samir Saran, president, Observer Research Foundation, said that India’s growth will be c
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Tackling Global Headwinds
Economists Arvind Subramanian and Shamika Ravi discussed at length the areas where India has made real progress as well as the areas of concern, and how much of the narrative on the country’s growth was for real. Pointing out that India’s share in gl
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India Has Made G3 A Fact
Over the years, on the global stage, Borge Brende, the president of the World Economic Forum, has established himself as one of the most enthusiastic advocates of the India story. At the India Today Conclave, Brende reiterated his strong belief in th
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Bullish On India
Ace investor and commodity guru Jim Rogers was optimistic about India’s present status, indicating that the country could achieve even greater success if the government remains committed to fulfilling its promises. “I have often been sceptical of the
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A Healing Touch
‘Seekers’ from across India and the world make a beeline for his Isha Foundation centre and Sadhguru, for one, believes that having doubts is “very healthy”. “Questions cannot be wrong,” he says. “Only the answer can be.” Speaking at the India Today
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The Future Shapers
Is it easier for the younger generation to grow their family businesses or carve out their own niche by starting their ventures? The session delved into this aspect of entrepreneurship. Shashwat Goenka, vice chairman of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, sh
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Love Your Co-star And Your Country
Akshay ‘Khiladi’ Kumar, the OG [original] action hero, and Tiger Shroff, who has raised the bar for the genre with his martial arts skills, came together for a session where there was as much conversation as there was action in kicks. During the cour
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The Power Of Humour
In October 2023, Bassem Youssef became a viral sensation when he appeared on the ‘Piers Morgan Uncensored’ show and dropped many truth bombs during the course of the interview. It wasn’t lost on him how unnerved people were with his satirical comment
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The Young Guns
A couple of months ago, as the English cricket team, famous for its aggressive and much-hyped Bazball approach, arrived in India for a five-match Test series, the hosts already had their backs against the wall. For, K.L. Rahul and Shreyas Iyer—seen a
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The Age Of Humans 2.0
With billions of neurons and countless complicated neural connections, trying to understand the functioning of the human brain has always kept neuroscientists busy. But in the age of technology and AI, neuroscience is no longer just about studying th
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The Lurking Danger
Even though the world seems to have moved on from the Covid-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) continues to warn of an upcoming disease outbreak, most likely to be caused by an unknown pathogen, simply labelled ‘Disease X’. One of the r
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Pursuit Of Happiness
Thinking ‘big’ comes naturally to Bjarke Bundgaard Ingels. The Danish architect who is the founder & creative partner of his eponymous Bjarke Ingels Group, or BIG, is one of the most sought-after man in the field of sustainable architecture and desig
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A Reality Check On AI
Is Artificial Intelligence (AI) a boon or bane, will it take away my job, or will it augment my job? These are the basic questions that set the tone for any discussion on artificial intelligence (AI), especially with the technology wave being unleash
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Cognitive Dissonance
Any reform in Muslim personal laws and the implementation of a uniform civil code (UCC) does not indicate a descent into majoritarianism, says historian and author Tripurdaman Singh. Indeed, the idea of democracy backsliding is a misnomer in the Indi
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Reaching For The Stars
A hockey player from a remote village in Jharkhand who dreams of playing for India in the Olympics, a civil servant who ushered in a ‘space revolution’ by launching astronomy labs in some 100 state-run schools in Uttar Pradesh, the ‘Mushroom Lady’ fr
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Other Vox Of Life
▶ BARYL VANNEIHSANGI, MLA, Mizoram ▶ FLORINA GOGOI WINNER, SUPER DANCER ▶ ANAHAT SINGH Squash player, Olympic hopeful ▶ ORRY A.K.A. ORHAN AWATRAMANI Internet star ▶ INDRANI MUKERJEA Author ▶ ARUN YOGIRAJ Artist, Sculptor of the Ram idol installed in
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The Medium, Not The Message
We live in an age where there is an economy built on distraction and a complete corruption of attention. Tell me everything, the juice, the nuance, the details, and you got… 8 seconds. That’s how long readers, viewers take to swipe to the Next Big Th
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SUVs FOR ALL
ICOTY & IMOTY A NNOUNCED DRIVERS OF CHANGE WITH THE MAHINDRA XUV 700 POWERED BY PERFORMANCE FOR THE MASSES ■
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Indian Safety Ratings For Cars
Good news folks—BNCAP or the Bharat New Car Assessment Program is here and the first to be rated under it is the Tata Harrier/Safari family, which has got a five-star rating for both Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) as well as for Child Occupant Prote
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Cruise Control
Hyundai has launched the Creta N Line, the third model in the range after the Venue N Line and the i20 N Line. Powered by the 1.5 litre turbo-petrol engine which produces 160 bhp and 253Nm of torque, it can be paired to a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed
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Indian Car Of The Year
No car maker has taken as many Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) trophies home as Hyundai Motor India Ltd., having won the award a record seven times. At the 2024 edition of what is widely regarded as the Oscars of the Indian automotive industry, Hyunda
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Outrageous Outside Incredible Inside
For its seventh generation, BMW seems to have ripped the 7 Series playbook apart and tossed it into the fire to completely reinvent its flagship sedan. And just as well considering that despite BMW’s best efforts, the 7 Series was unable to match its
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Hail To The King
Just under four years after the arrival of the second generation Creta, Hyundai has given its bestseller a major overhaul with a significant redesign of the exterior and interior, more features, enhanced safety and a new turbo petrol powertrain. Both
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Twin Strike
Design is subjective, but do you even love motorcycles if you don’t think Aprilias are unconditionally beautiful? The same goes for the 457; the design is very unapologetically derived from the RSV4 right down to those cool MotoGP-inspired winglets o
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A Hero’s Tale: Mavrick In The Making
It was January 19, 1984, when Hero began its journey in the Indian automotive space. Fast-forward 40 years, and Hero MotoCorp is one of the recognisable two-wheeler brands in the world. The home-grown automaker has a presence in more than 47 countrie
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Standing Up And Transforming Lives
There were plenty of tales of resilience, perseverance and immense mental/physical strength, of turning struggles into triumphs, as the winners gathered for the ‘Drivers of Change’ event on March 8, International Women’s Day, in Mumbai. Organised by
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Drivers Of Change: In The Vanguard
Director-General, DRDO The ‘missile woman of India’ is a role model for women in the field of science & technology Child Rights Activist Fighting patriarchy, she has saved children and women from abuse and exploitation Social Activist Works for the u
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In The Safe Zone
BNCAP (Bharat New Car Assessment Program) is indeed a positive step forward for India’s automotive safety standards. Through rigorous testing and assessment criteria, BNCAP aims to raise awareness about vehicle safety and encourage the adoption of ad
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Hyundai Wins Big At Indian Car Of The Year Awards
The Hyundai Exter was adjudged the Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) 2024 at the 19th edition of the ICOTY awards, the most prestigious in the Indian automotive industry. It was followed by the Maruti Suzuki Jimny in the first runner-up position, while
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How To Make Better Financial Decisions
NEED TO KNOW CHECK ON SALE OF INSURANCE LEARNING CENTRE INCOME TAX REFUNDS ■
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Rent Vs Buy
↘ Cost of the property Rs 1 crore ↘ Current monthly rental Rs 20,000 ↘ Down payment for the house Rs 20 lakh (20% of the value or lower) ↘ Interest rate on home loan: 8.5% ↘ Home loan tenure 20 years ↘ EMI of the loan Rs 70,000 ↘ House value increase
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Financial Goals
↘ Saving for a down payment six months later ↘ Money for emergencies ↘ Routine household expenses ↘ Retirement, which is a few decades in the future ↘ Generate added income in the future ↘ Children’s education ■
India Today1 min readInvestments & Securities
Scheme Information Document: Deadline Extended
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has extended the timeline for asset management companies (AMCs) to issue the revised format of scheme information document (SID) from April 1 to June 1. The revised SID will prominently display product suita
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When Do You Get An Income Tax Refund?
Paying income tax in India is a tedious exercise. The whole process is like a giant ritual, where one is expected to keep track of their documents, bank statements and tax savings. Most taxpayers hope for an extension of the date to file tax returns
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↘ Is Tax Refund Non-taxable?
Often, taxpayers who receive a refund think the money that is credited to their bank account is taxable. Income tax refund received after filing of income tax return is not taxable because this is not new income. If there is any interest paid out on

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