COVER STORY : LUXURY BRANDS DELUXE INDIA The world's most coveted luxury brands are now in India. The economic upturn and brand-conscious Indians are creating a market for high-end luxury products, but is it sustainable? FULL STORY
The reappointment of Salman Khursheed as pradesh Congress chief in Uttar Pradesh creates ripples both inside and outside the party. India Today's Farzand Ahmed finds out why.
Uma Bharati may have walked into the trap set by her enemies but her suspension only highlights the intense power struggle within the party. The BJP under L.K. Advani has begun to unravel itself FULL STORY
NATION: CONGRESS
Palace Intrigues
At Sonia's 10 Janpath durbar, courtiers fight for control over Congress party positions and posts in the Government FULL STORY
STATES: MAHARASHTRA
Law and New Order
Mumbai Police are going hi-tech in order to become friendlier. It is already simpler to get an arms or theatre licence FULL STORY
STATES: GUJARAT
Answer True or False
As allegations and counter-allegations rage between Sheikh and Setalvad, justice in the Best Bakery case hangs in balance FULL STORY
DEFENCE: INDIAN AIR FORCE
A Question of Honour
A Delhi High Court verdict severely indicting the Indian Air Force's promotional policy for senior officers puts the entire selection process in jeopardy and casts aspersions on the brass FULL STORY
MONEY TODAY: PERSONAL FINANCE
Where Do We Invest?
Low interest rates, higher inflation, shrinking tax rebates and a profusion of investment choices have left individual investors confused on where to invest FULL STORY
MONEY TODAY: MUTUAL FUNDS
Tracing The Roots
Mutual funds have created wealth for people. The industry should now reach out to more urban and rural investors FULL STORY
MONEY TODAY: EQUITIES
Many Happy Returns
Better regulation and technological advances have changed the way capital markets function in India. And retail investors are returning with a renewed confidence FULL STORY
SOCIETY & THE ARTS: CINEMA
Enter the Dragon
After Jackie Chan shot part of The Myth in the ruins of Hampi, China is now shooting its first full-length movie in India FULL STORY
HEALTH: ACCIDENT VICTIMS
Road to Recovery
Advances in medical technology and new drugs have decreased the risks for the victims of road accidents, making it possible for them to recover faster than ever and with minimal disfigurement FULL STORY
NATION: CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS
Not-So-New Order
Cultural institutions in the country are finally subjected to a bout of spring cleaning, as the NDA's appointments are replaced by a new set of Congress-friendly and Left-approved intellectuals FULL STORY
STATES: MAHARASHTRA
Maratha Regiment
Deshmukh and Patil use the arithmetic of vote bank politics to balance intra- and inter- party needs and feuds FULL STORY
STATES: UTTAR PRADESH
Trespassers Beware
As 124 illegal occupants, including politicians, NGOs and journalists continue to squat on government-owned residences, Mulayam Singh Yadav sets out on an eviction drive FULL STORY
STATES: MADHYA PRADESH
He's Right on Top
No foreign tour by ministers at state's expense. No misuse of official vehicles. Gaur has taken bold measures to cut costs FULL STORY
MONEY TODAY: MUTUAL FUNDS
Growth And Options
Mutual funds have proliferated in a big way in the past 10 years. While this has multiplied options, it has also confused common investors. Here is a guide to help you find your way in the MF maze FULL STORY
MONEY TODAY: LIFE INSURANCE
The Key To Security
From a mostly investment and tax-saving option, insurance is now seen for what it is: risk cover. Here's how to make the most of the new offerings FULL STORY
SOCIETY&THE ARTS: CINEMA
Waiting to Exhale
The dying Marathi film industry finds a messiah in a small film which is making an audacious bid to imitate Lagaan's journey to the Oscars FULL STORY
SOCIETY & THE ARTS: BOOKS
An Idea That Failed
Let down by the patriotic military dictator and the corrupt democrat, Pakistan's struggle with itself spills over the frontiers. Stephen Cohen on the life of a state that was born to flounder FULL STORY
SPORTS: CRICKET
The Scandal Returns
Cricket revisits its murky past as a forthcoming book on New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming revives charges against an Indian for trying to lure him into an international betting syndicate FULL STORY
SOCIETY & THE ARTS: TELEVISION TALENT HUNTS
Reality Check
Plain-speaking judges, a stream of wannabes and made-for-TV makeovers. As a series of new talent hunts parade as reality shows, programming becomes more gimmicky FULL STORY