Inside MK Stalin’s Strategy to Power DMK’s Bid for a Second Term

Presenting India Today Insight: Sharp analysis on topical issues by the editors of India Today magazine. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO INDIA TODAY MAGAZINE Save 37% with our annual Digital+Print offer just for ₹3299 How Tamil Nadu CM Stalin is cranking up government, party to ensure DMK gets a second term From putting the party in overdrive and announcing a slew of social sector programmes to shore up his governance record, Stalin is pulling all stops in trying to break a 53-year jinx By Amarnath K. Menon SPOTLIGHT: HIMANTA BISWA SARMA With his tribal playbook, can Himanta Biswa Sarma do a Chhattisgarh in Jharkhand? Having tasted success in Chhattisgarh last year, the Assam CM’s flair for giving a Hindutva spin to indigenous identity has made him central to the BJP’s campaign in Jharkhand By Kaushik Deka FROM THE STATES: MAHARASHTRA Will Amit Thackeray join the electoral fray? MNS founder Raj Thackeray’s son may be the next man to break an unwritten convention of the late Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray’s clan By Dhaval S. Kulkarni SPOTLIGHT: VARANASI Why Varanasi awaits a new bridge over the Ganga With four railway tracks and a six-lane highway, the Rs 2,642-crore bridge is among the many upgrades to the city's infrastructure since becoming the prime minister’s constituency By Avishek G. Dastidar BUSINESS: NOEL TATA After Ratan Tata, in Noel the Tatas trust Observers say Noel Tata's unanimous appointment as chairman of Tata Trusts signals continuity at the country's oldest philanthropic institution By M.G. Arun EDUCATION: ANGER MANAGEMENT How schools could help kids manage their rage Children who learn to better understand intense emotions such as anger are less likely to vent it in kneejerk acts of violence By Sonali Acharjee LIFESTYLE: FESTIVE TRENDS Five festive beauty trends Be the brightest star this celebration season by decoding the latest styles and staying ahead of the curve. By Ridhi Kale FROM THE ARCHIVES (2015): VIRENDER SEHWAG Virender Sehwag: Purists' nightmare, public's delight As the Nawab of Najafgarh turns 46, we take a look back at the batting phenom who kept fans enthralled and scorers busy. By Kunal Pradhan Subscribe to the India Today Magazine Explore interesting insights! Follow our WhatsApp Channel for the exclusive stories and engaging content! Click here to follow us