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THE THALAIVA TWIST

Towards Future-ready Enterprise

A PARLIAMENTARY DEBATE

THE NAVY RUNS INTO A BUDGET BOULDER

DOLES AT THEIR DOORSTEPS

GOVT COMES HOME

GEHLOT’S MINIONS

A SAFFRON SURGE

FROM WITHIN THE DEEP STATE

WHY PUNJAB IS ANGRY • As the farmers of India’s premier agricultural state protest strongly against central farm reforms, the Opposition unites behind them to challenge the Modi government

A WEIGHTY ISSUE • Despite making up less than 2 per cent of India’s area, Punjab produces over 10 per cent of the country’s foodgrains

THE LEAGUE OF PROTESTERS • Prominent farmer leaders spearheading the agitation in Delhi

“DON’T WRITE PUNJAB OFF” • CAPT. AMARINDER SINGH, the chief minister of Punjab, spoke to India Today Group Editorial Director RAJ CHENGAPPA on December 8, the day agitating farmers called for a Bharat Bandh to protest against the Centre’s new agriculture laws. Excerpts

FILLING THE PATEL VOID • The search for a new version of the late Ahmed Patel is on in the Congress. But with the party out of power and a generational shift in the works, the post comes with huge challenges

WHO WILL BE THE NEXT GATEKEEPER? • With Sonia Gandhi unlikely to continue as president for long, she needs a veteran who can do three things for Rahul Gandhi—mentor his young team, create a balance among the warring camps within and be the trusted bridge between the party, allies and corporates

THE NEW CONGRESS CORE • Whether he becomes the next president or not, Rahul Gandhi’s trusted aides now occupy most key positions

LOOKING AT THE FUTURE • The State of the States conclave focused on building a new India

WOOING THE TRIBALS • TRIBAL COMMUNITIES ARE BECOMING AN INCREASINGLY IMPORTANT POLITICAL DEMOGRAPHIC—A TREND ESPECIALLY VISIBLE IN MADHYA PRADESH

The Great DEFENDER • Artist Appupen fights for freedom of speech and expression and to keep satire alive through his graphic novels in an adversarial environment

COMIX TIMING

She’s Funny That Way • Mallika Dua, soon to be seen in a new Hindi film Indoo ki Jawani, on being a woman in comedy and doing more nuanced roles onscreen

Birds of a Feather • A DEEPLY PERSONAL ACCOUNT OF AMAN NATH’S LIFE, WRITTEN BY HIS CLOSE FRIEND YOGI VAID

CUTTING EDGE • MUMBAI-RAISED, US-BASED SINGER PRIYA DARSHINI ON THE SURPRISE GRAMMY NOMINATION FOR HER ALBUM PERIPHERY

Speaking His Truth

MAN AT WORK • Sonu Sood, recipient of the SDG Special Humanitarian Action Award by the United Nations Development Programme, on his new memoir I Am No Messiah (co-written with journalist Meena K. Iyer) and the future of his charity work. Edited excerpts

iSpy • Your guide to the hottest new stores and products

A TREASURE TROVE • While the brand is known for creating gold and silver jewellery, it is now all set to decorate your home

YULE LOVE THIS • With the festive season in full swing, give your interiors a merry makeover with these tips, tricks and techniques

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS • In this...