- Strongman Modi stands head and shoulders above everyone else in the eyes of the Indian people. He can do no wrong, it seems, going by the findings of the India Today-Karvy Insights Mood of the Nation Poll for 2019.
Kashmir's info wars | Article 370
It seems that if Eid al-Adha was quiet in the Kashmir valley, it was because the (former) state was enmeshed in a security dragnet. For over a week, the streets have been mostly bare, save for troops and coils of barbed wire.Subramaniam critiques the easy and condescending misuse of scientific language by nonscientists committed to Hindu nationalism to create triumphant fictions of timeless Hindu supremacy.The Morning After | Guest column
India needs to be prepared for the external and internal repercussions of its decision to 'dilute' Article 370.Here is a look at this week's glasshouse.The Hills are Alive | West Bengal
The bifurcation of J&K; gives fresh energy to the Gorkhaland agitation.A Teetotaller's Oath for Officers | Bihar
The Nitish government gets its employees to take an oath to stay off liquor. Will it pay off?Nativist Job Quotas | Andhra Pradesh
Jagan Reddy's move to reserve 75 per cent jobs for locals may backfire.The state has taken on the Adanis and the Centre over who will run the 84-year-old Thiruvananthapuram airport.Another Deadly Monsoon | Index
Despite heavy monsoons and a number of natural water sources, India remains among the most 'water-stressed' countries in the world, says a World Resources Institute report.The Original Khan
His peers in Bollywood agree - Saif Ali Khan cannot be pigeonholed.Burnt out but burning bright | Web Series
As more and more people stream the Sacred Games show, Pankaj Tripathi says he is "excited" and "anxious" about the feedback he might receive.Let's Talk About Sex, Baby! | Cinema
A new spate of 'sex comedies' has been trying to normalise conversations around taboo subjects.In this breathless comedy 'No Entry', full of belly laughs and fine performances, about marital misdemeanours, the philandering men come off worse than the befuddled women.Giles Tillotson's history of Delhi reads like a friendly guide.In his vision, Delhi is not a sum of its monuments; instead, it is made up of a violence that can be explicit and implicit. Vidya Balan has remained constant and reliable.Mood of The Nation Poll: 54% believe business in India has become easier
According to the report, business activity expectations in India fell to their lowest reading since the survey was begun in 2009.Yogi Adityanath is the best performing CM: Mood of The Nation Poll
Yogi Adityanath believes the state has the potential to become a $1 trillion economy.Karnataka defection drama might repeat in other Congress states: Mood of the Nation Poll
The next target of BJP could be the Congress government in Madhya Pradesh, which has a wafer thin majority in the Assembly.Congress party is on terminal decline, finds Mood of The Nation Survey
After a terminal decline in 2019 Lok Sabha election. It will be an uphill task for an ailing Sonia Gandhi to rebuild the party.Indian voter rejected dynasty politics in 2019 Lok Sabha polls, finds Mood of The Nation Poll
The MOTN survey reflects the national mood with 65 per cent saying dynasty politics is over in India.Mood of the Nation poll: 61% say GST need to be simplified further
28 per cent of the respondents said they had gained from GST implementation.Mood of The Nation Poll: Did Budget 2019 do enough to generate jobs?
In response to a question about what exactly the Modi government should do to create more jobs, 48 per cent said that public sector employment should be expanded.Mood of The Nation Poll: 39% find it easy to get loans at reasonable interest rates
As per the World Bank Ease of Doing Business Report 2019 India is rising to 77 among the 190 countries ranked.Mood of The Nation Poll: Can India become a $5 trillion economy in 5 years?
As per the 2019 budget India will require Rs 100 lakh crore in investments over the next five years to achieve its stated aim.Mood of the Nation poll: Modi govt gets thumbs up on economic performance
Here is how the economic status (income, savings) changed since the Modi government came to power in 2014.Mood of the Nation poll: Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone share the crown for No. 1 heroine
There is tie, Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone jointly share the no. 1 positionHima Das is sportswoman of the year, says Mood of The Nation Poll
Who in your opinion has been the no. 1 sportswoman in the year 2018-19?Kohli... Kohli! Virat Kohli is sportsman of the year again, says Mood of The Nation Poll
Who in your opinion has been the no. 1 sportsman in the year 2018-19?MOTN Poll: Nearly 50% feel condition of religious minorities has improved under Modi govt
Forty six per cent of the people that condition of Dalits has improved since 2014 and this score has gone up by 11 per cent from the earlier MOTN Survey of January 2019.Better roads, more toilets: Majority happy with govt's flagship welfare schemes, finds MOTN Poll
The highest positive response is given to the condition of toilets built by government followed by the availability of LPG cylinders under the Ujjwala scheme.Yogi Adityanath dethrones Didi, voted best chief minister in Mood of The Nation Poll
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, whose state handed the BJP a handsome victory in the Lok Sabha election, unseats West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee from the top position.Mood of The Nation: Have water facilities improved under Modi govt? Poll says yes
How have the situation of availability of irrigation water and clean drinking water changed in your area in the last five years?Which non-dynast leader can revive Congress? Mood of The Nation Survey says Priyanka Gandhi
This contradictory response perhaps best illustrates the lack of leadership alternatives that the Congress has offered to the people of India.Who can replace Rahul Gandhi as the face of Opposition? Mood of The Nation Survey says Didi
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee emerges as the front-runner to replace Rahul.Only a non-Gandhi, young leader can revive Congress, says Mood of The Nation Poll
Almost half of the respondents believe a young leader who doesn't belong to Gandhi family can only revive the Congress.Young architects start with houses, I started with a 25 lakh square feet building: Sudipto Ghosh
With designs that span private residences, airports, institutions and restaurants, architect Sudipto Ghosh refuses to be boxed.A courtyard is more than an unroofed space, completely or partially enclosed by walls. Six architectural firms share their favourite designsIn this Gurgaon home, calm and serene Zen-like vibes meet a mid-century modern aesthetic to create stylish interiorsWhether you are a gadgets veteran or a gizmo newbie, technology has percolated into all aspects of our life. Here’s a line-up of the latest products.Serve in style with these essential accessories.Never underestimate the power of a simple shower. From different sizes and shapes to number of nozzles and spray speeds, here’s what you need to know before buying one.No home is immune to plumbing issues. But don't fret yet. Our expert provides quick solutions to five common plumbing problems.Does a modern home need a tub?
Changing lifestyles means a shift in the way we live and bathe. An expert weighs in on what works and what doesn't for contemporary bathing spaces.This is arguably the most personal and private area of a home. The good news is that these five bathrooms designed by our experts offer all the inspiration you need to redo your space.Digital or textured, large format or super-slim, tiles can transform the look in no time. We take a look at the latest products in the market.The humble tap has come a long way. Don't believe us? Just take a look at these drop dead gorgeous faucets.The WC is changing, not only in terms of looks and water saving ability but also the technology behind it. Here's a look at key toilet trends.From the Editor-in-Chief
Prime Minister Narendra Modi towers over India's political scene quite like the statue of Sardar Patel he inaugurated last year.Firm and Resolute | Foreign Affairs
The government's stance that talks and terror will not go hand in hand earns a huge endorsement.A Matter of Perception | Economy
Despite an All-too-obvious slowdown, most respondents believe the economy is doing better than earlier and are confident it can grow to the government-projected $5 trillion by 2025.The return of Sonia Gandhi dashes Rahul Gandhi's hopes of radically reforming the Congress and making it a credible alternative to the BJP and the face of the opposition.The Karma Yogi | Best Chief Minister
Yogi Adityanath, whose state handed the bjp a handsome victory in the lok sabha election, unseats Mamata Banerjee from the top position.The Modi government scores on almost all social indicators, but water scarcity, reservations may deliver shocks in the future.Please mind the gap | National Issues
Despite the grim challenges of an economic downturn, farm distress and job losses, public faith in PM Modi's ability to solve problems remains steadfast.No prizes for guessing the most popular sportsman, but a new young woman athlete is making big waves.Though Salman 'Bhai'; held on to the no. 1 spot, the khans are slipping, making way for a new crop of actors.